https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-01-03.pdf d3baa17ea0a82330d800476cb2ebab99 PDF Text Text MAPLE I44£L newa A local paper oftoday! Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 1, January 3, 2015 ■ 2014 year in review by Shari Carney Staff Writer Passings, projects and plans seem to be the legacy of 2014. Ice-covered trees and record-breaking snow­ fall created ongoing power issues to start the year, and school closings mounted. More challenges ensued with the passing of “Mr. Vermontville,” Monte O’Dell, in late March. His death left Vermontville vil­ lage residents without a fire chief and department of pub­ lic works director. The posi­ tions were later filled by Matt Emery and Chris Rumsey; both of whom worked/served with O’Dell. The year also was marked with the passing of an $18 million school bond, which resulted in the reopening of Maplewood School. A field of 11 candidates vied for four seats on the Maple Valley School Board. The Village of Nashville completed work on a streetscape and water/sewer line projects. Business lead­ ers, capitalizing on the momentum, formed the Nashville Route 66 Business District, and their plans con­ tinue to grow. Following are some of the highlights fea­ tured in the pages of the Maple Valley News in 2014. January A relentless winter awak­ ens the creative side of Maple Valley residents as evidenced by photos of col­ ored snow globes, ice bub­ bles and sculptures. Maple Valley Board of Education unanimously names Michelle Falcon its choice for superintendent. Falcon had been in an inter­ im role since the departure of Ronna Steel in July of 2013. “I’m just thrilled,” said Falcon. “I’ve wanted to be here since 2002.” Lorna Wilson resigns from her position as Castleton Township clerk and Marcia Scramlin is appointed interim clerk. The winter that began with abundant snow and an ice storm in December doesn’t relent. Snowstorms continue through March, bringing 100-plus inches of snow to the area, more than double the yearly average. Monte O’Dell, Vermontville fire chief and department of public works supervisor, and his wife Theresa are the 74th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup grand marshals. He died in late March. O’Dell’s turn-out gear rides along the parade route. Nashville’s streetscape project is nearing completion in this photo taken in October. Workers apply cement between the grates to ensure stability. Mini-math camps are instituted at Fuller Street Elementary. “I thought the first day of math camps was a complete success, said teacher Natalie Donovan. “ I was totally impressed with my students and their degree of focus.” February Diane and John Davis’ Seasonal Co-op is featured. Their business is housed in the original mill office near the VFW on Main Street in Nashville. Snow piles higher and higher, and school closings mount. A citizens group forms a bond campaign to raise $18 million for the Maple Valley School District. On the list of proposals is the reopening of Maplewood School, closed in 2011, due to declining enrollment and budget con­ straints. Maple Valley FFA partici­ pates in district contests. Jadelyn Stewart receives a first place, gold rating in extemporaneous speaking. Dennis Vanderhoef is praised for his service as members of the community voice concerns at the regular meeting of the school board. Vanderhoef had been reas­ signed from senior band director to elementary music teacher and middle school band director. Ryan Rosin is named sen­ ior band director effective in the 2014-15 school year. Maple Valley Schools Director of Technology Tracy George is awarded a $2,500 grant for Apple TVs for classrooms. 66 Unique Antiques expands its business, open­ ing the upstairs to accommo­ date more vendors. The annual Sugaring Off party is held in Vermontville. Newly elected Maple Syrup Festival Queen Elizabeth Reist and court members Makenzie Young, Katie Dixon, Taylor Jo Lamance and Abigail Voigt are introduced. March Karlee Davis, daughter of Kortney (Ewing) and Kevin Davis is beating the Odds as the only known survivor of a rare birth defect. Mary Coll returns to the Nashville Village Council replacing Marcia Scramlin, newly appointed clerk for Castleton Township. Area schools, including Maple Valley, face a short­ age of bus drivers. Students from Sing Studio, owned by Sarah Shoemaker, take part, in a statewide competition. The Maple Valley Lions varsity basketball team wins districts, but the season ends with a loss at regionals. “This is a big motivation for our school and our school district,” said Coach Chris Ewing, reflecting on the sea­ son. “This is what their goal was. They wanted to come to a regional game. They want­ ed to win their first district since 1996, and we did it...” Cheryl Sheridan presents “English Tea with a Displaced American.” Sheridan, her husband, Jason, and their infant daughter Yulanda lived in England four years while Jason was stationed at the Royal Air Force base. Katelyn Vanmeter, a stu­ dent in Hillary Leatherman’s high school class, travels to Frankenmuth with Leatherman to attend a con­ ference focused on the tran­ sition of students with dis­ abilities after high school. April Superintendent Falcon gives a bond issue presenta­ tion to Nashville Village Council members. She invites them to information meetings planned in a variety of locations, including a final one at Maplewood School in Vermontville. The Sugar Shack in Nashville is highlighted in a feature story as sap is turned into syrup. Window restoration at the Vermontville Academy Museum is part of state restoration program. Elizabeth Reist, grand­ daughter of Larry and Karen See YEAR IN REVIEW, pg. 2 In This Issue • Tech help available at Putnam District Library • Nashville Route 66 Business District continues momentum « Vermontville community breakfast is Jan. 10 • Questions get answers during 2014 sports year �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 3, 2015 YEAR IN REVIEW, continued from page 1 As the numbers roll in Tuesday evening, Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon keeps a tally. The final result is a 850-764 win for the 4.1-mill bond proposal. Leather aprons, or sugar on snow, is formed when heated maple syrup is dropped onto snow. The newly elected queen and court Makenzie Young (from left), Queen Elizabeth Reist, Katie Dixon, Taylor Jo Lamance, Abigail Voigt sample the confection in the kitchen of the First Congregational Church at the Sugaring Off event as Karen Haigh looks on. New computers in the computer lab at Fuller Street Elementary get a jump start in use during a free summer school program in August. Teacher Allie Whitford helps assist a student in the Moby Max application. Haigh, fourth generation syrup producers, is featured as queen of the 74th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Monte O’Dell, aka “Mr. Vermontville,” dies just before the annual syrup festi­ val. He and his wife, Theresa, had been named grand marshals for the festi­ val. Roushes say good-bye to their sidewalk cafe after 11 years on Main Street in Nashville. “Leaving is bittersweet,” said Kristy Roush. “We have a lot ofemotional ties... This was our life, not just where we worked.” May The bond passes for Maple Valley Schools, 850­ 764. “1 believe this milestone in Maple Valley’s history will leave a footprint for our stu­ dents to follow,” said Falcon. The Michigan Department of Transportation hosts an open house in Nashville to discuss road and streetscape work slated to begin in June. Friday Home Cookin’ Night Specials / Jack $ Judy’s^ Country Kettle Cafe Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM 06858974 All-You-Can-Eat Cod, Perch, Shrimp, Clam Strips or Catfish Saturday Night Specials Featuring Prime Rib, BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork & Dressing AU dinners include Soup & Salad Bar Disney’s “Mulan Jr.” is performed by members of The Revue Children’s Theatre. Nashville business owners are invited to network by Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek. “Current and aspiring business owners are encour­ aged to meet for a conversa­ tion focused on building relationships and maintain­ ing economic momentum,” said Swantek. Kyle Brumm, Jack Elliston, Tecumseh Hakenjos, Jordan Woodman, Micah Bromley, Anthony Mahler, Daniel Bartoo, Ivy Braden, Aleesha Peake and Aubrey Laubenthal are named top 10 scholars for the Maple Valley Class of 2014. The senior class is award­ ed nearly $1 million in grants and scholarships during hon­ ors night. Memorial Day is observed in Nashville and Vermontville. Judd Cooley, former U.S. Merchant Marine of Nashville, is featured as the lone remaining World War II veteran from American Legion Post 222. Katelyn Vanmeter (from left) sells doggie treats to Lori Lamphere and Diann Robinson at the Michigan Transition Services Association in Frankenmuth. (Photo submitted by Hillary Leatherman) Friends of Putnam District Library host a family-friend­ ly walk and are joined by the Battle Creek Bomber mascot Moe Skeeter. Maple Valley High School and Pathways High School hold commencement exer­ cises. June Simply Sweet Bakery is “Come on down to Walker’s Variety Store for all ofyour household needs.” Continued next page 205 S. Main St, • Nashville B fSMKMV • M-F9-C. Sat. fO-2 U/alker’s Variety ^tore • Furniture • Household goods • Clothing • Kids Toys Specializing in household “Clean-Outs ” Accepting household donations �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 3,2015 — Page 3 People begin to line the streets in Vermontville to cheer for participants in the annu­ al Maple Valley Fall Homecoming parade. Josh Hall, a 2010 Maple Valley graduate, poses with children while on a studyabroad trip to Africa. Hall hopes to work with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and would love to return to Africa some day. From previous page featured for adding sweetness to Nashville. Owners Michael and Kylie (Gardner) Chapman are Maple Valley alumni. Barry County launches Smart911 system. Valley Rally and the 14th annual Nashville Car Show have ideal weather condi­ tions. Tom Carrigan is fea­ tured for his Allison car, which has a 1710 Allison fighter plane engine in the body of a 1939 Chevy. (Carrigan died unexpectedly in November) Culpepper & Merriweather Circus brings wire walkers, acrobats, clowns, unicyclists, big cats and daredevil stunts to the grounds of Fuller Street Elementary. The bandstand in Putnam Park undergoes renovations. July Saeed Saeed and Maruf Megan Kessler (left) and Ace Anderson throw two dice, total the numbers and color the corresponding total on a graph in math camp Monday. Judd Cooley sits alone in the Vermontville Village Square during the Memorial Day remembrance. Cooley is the lone World War II veteran from American Legion Post 222. Hossain, former exchange tured for their projects, ani­ only 20 achieved the award. students of the Iszler family mals and talents in area fairs. Alaina Cobb, a 2014 in Nashville, reunite with Matt Emery, who served Maple Valley graduate, their host family over the as the assistant chief for gives a presentation at a con­ Fourth ofJuly. seven years, is the newly ference in Virginia. Josh Hall, a 2010 Maple appointed fire chief for August Valley graduate, is featured Vermontville. A free two-week summer for his study-abroad program Paving begins on a section school has 115 students in Africa. Hall hopes to have of the Paul Henry enrolled. a career with the department Thornapple Trail from Main Street in Nashville is of natural resources and said Mason Road, behind the dotted with orange cones and he would love to go back to high school to the trail traffic is re-routed during Africa for a visit. entrance at Linden Street in streetscape, water and sewer Four generations of the Vermontville. projects. Mater family are featured for Len Hughes of Nashville Dale Berry of their involvement in county is recognized at the Vermontville rescues an eld­ fairs. Michigan Heavyweight State erly woman from a sinking Samantha Shotts, a first­ Championship Draft Horse car. “That car didn’t take long time homeowner and single Pull at the Barry County to go under,” said Berry. “I mother of twin sons, is given Fair. Lee Christopher receives didn’t think about it at all. I a helping hand with home and lawn projects. (Shotts the Drum Major First Class just knew I had to get her died in an automobile acci­ Award at a band camp at out...” Eastern Illinois .University. dent in December) See YEAR IN REVIEW, pg. 6 Local children are fea- Of the 200 campers present, a^ 068 06859004 Cool CoolLooks Looks xtended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience lift III JI Harsh winter weather conditions that included not only record snowfall but also icecovered rivers and streams, forced many animals, including this bald eagle, into new areas in search of food and water. This bald eagle on the outskirts of Vermontville, was photographed by Kathy Maurer, copy editor for J-Ad Graphics. January Special iIn 41 Buy 1 Get 1 IN-STOCK PRODUCTS STOOLS Half Off 207 N. Main St, Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance �Page 4 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 3. 2015 Ella J. Resseguie Robert Patrick “Pat” Gardner VERMONTVILLE. Mi Robert Patrick “Pat" Gardner, 54, of Vermontville, died on Thursday. Jan. 1,2015. Robert was bom March 17, 1960, the son of Robert and Lois (Mahar) Gardner. He grew up in Vermontville and graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1978. He was known for his craft­ manship in woodworking, and as a very loyal, loving, honest, and family oriented man. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping with his family, teaching his daughters to hunt at a very young age. Some of his favorite times were spent with his grandson, Talon. “Pat” is survived by his two daughters, Breann (Roger) Platte, and Brittney Gardner; grandson. Talon; wife, Donna (Steinbrecher) Gardner; parents, Robert H. “Bob” and Lois Gardner; and sister, Cheryl Rathburn- V an Den burg. Funeral services are sched­ uled for Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Rev. Israel Young offi­ ciating, followed by inter­ ment at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 4, from 4-7 p.m., as well as Monday, Jan. 5, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. If desired, the family sug­ gests memorial contributions to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Friends and family are encouraged to share remembrances of“Pat” on his book of memories at www.prayfuneral. com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home. Genita M. Riple HASTINGS, MI - Mrs. Genita M. Ripley, age 90, of Hastings, formerly of Vermontville passed Friday, Dec. 26, 2014 at Thomapple Manor surrounded by her family. Genita was bom in Battle Creek on February 14, 1924, the daughter of the late Milo and Maude (Ivins) Baker. She was the widow of Mr. Robert Ripley. The couple made their home together in Merle J. the Vermontville area where they raised their family together. Robert and Genita had celebrated over 37 years of marriage when he passed away in 1982. Genita is survived by her children, Carol (Charles) Milan, Thomas (Debra Keller) Ripley, Margaret (Gary) McDiarmid; 11 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, Nashville, on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014, with Pastor Jeffrey Hodge officiating. Interment took place at Hillside Cemetery in Kalamo Township. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net Eggersted Merle J. Eggerstedt, age 80, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 at John D. Dingall VA Medical Center in Detroit. Merle served in the U.S. Army and will be interred at Fort Custer Natidnal Cemetery with full military honors. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels 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 1030 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girts ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School...................... 10 am. Sunday: AM. Worship ......... .11 am. Evening Worship .. . .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........... .......... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service......................... 9 a.m. Sunday School ..............1030 am. (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. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship................... 11 am. Evening Worship .................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service .......... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 am. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Smail Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org CHARLOTTE, MI - Mrs. Ella J. Resseguie, age 78, of Charlotte went to be with her Lord on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. She passed at her home surrounded by her beloved family. Ella was bom in Sunfield, on January 16, 1936, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Nora (Wells) Bennett. She was raised in the Vermontville area and attended Vermontville High School. She was the widow of William Resseguie. The couple was married in Flint on January 25, 1958, and raised their family together learned the art of cake mak­ in the ing while employed at Vermontville/Nashville area. Carter's IGA in Charlotte. William and Ella had been She used this talent to make married for over 44 years baked goods for weddings, when William passed away graduations, birthdays, and in 2002. Ella found compan­ other special occasions. Her ionship with her close friend family and friends were the Michael Woodbury. The joy of Ella's life. It was not couple had been together for uncommon when friends the past 11 years, enjoying stopped for Ella to make a many good times together meal out of just about any­ visiting local fish frys and thing so they could fellow­ garage sales whenever the ship and enjoy each other's company. opportunity presented itself. She is survived by her Ella enjoyed baking and Mike when she was younger companion, Tech help available at Putnam library January is Tech Help Month at Putnam District Library in Nashville. Many people received new gadgets over the holidays. The library staff is available to help residents learn to make the most of their new tech­ nology says Director Shauna Swantek. Whether the device is intended to help people stay in touch with friends and family, to use as an e-reader, or for any one of thousands of other uses, the library has set aside certain hours to assist with drop-in Tech Help. Morning help is available Fridays, Jan. 9 to 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.. Afternoon help is available Tuesdays, Jan.6 to 27, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. One evening session is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. “While library staff is always glad to assist patrons with technology questions on their personal devices or the library's public access com­ puters, these sessions will provide time for staff to be solely focused on these needs,” said Swantek. If none of the times, offered work, residents may contact the library and reserve an hour of time by calling 517-852-9723. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Worship............................... 11:15 am. Sunday Mass....................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School ............... 9:45 a.m. AM. Service........................... 11 a.m. P.M. Service ............................ 6 p.m. Wed. Service ......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. S17-725O526 Sunday Morning Worship: 930 am. Children’s Sunday School: 930 am. 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.............. 930 a.m. Sunday School................ 1130 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship................................. 9:45 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 1030 am ....................Church Senrice 1130 am. ............................ fellowship All Are Welcome! PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1(2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School................................ 10 AM. Service....................... 11:15 am. P.M. Service .............................. 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY Woodbury; her children, Linda (Lyle) Hill, Lois (Skip) Thomsbury, Dale (Tammy) Resseguie, Melinda (Brent) Rozema; grandchildren^ Nora (William) Dean, Bill Woodbury, Charity (Bill Grinage) Hester, Ben (Nancy) Hester, Faith Resseguie, Paige Rozema, Joshua Engberts, Tobias (Jennifer) Thomsbury; 19 great grandchildren; and seven great great grandchil­ dren. A celebration of Ella's life was be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Patterson Cemetery in Vermontville. In lieu of flowers the fam­ ily has requested memorial contributions be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www .dan ielsfuneralhome. net 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 830 am Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. . PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Free ebooks and audio­ books download The library offers free ebooks and audiobooks via digital download from any­ where. This is a great time to learn how to use this borrow­ ing platform, said Swantek., The library is located at 327 N. Main Street directly across from the fire barn. 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. Visit the library's website at www.putnamlib.org for the January calendar of events. 203 N. State, Nashville VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service ................11 am. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .. .6:30 p.m. AWANA ............ 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Sunday Services: .............9:15 am. Morning Prayer ......... 1130 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 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 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 1130 am. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 am. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, January 3,2015 - Page 5 Looking For a PRINTER! JFULL SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH The area's most complete printing facility Call one ofour sales professionals today! 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(Photo by Laura Scott) Colombia, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Bolivia and The Netherlands. Streetscape delays slow progress on Main Street in Nashville. Larry Bentley and Nick Grant, both of Vermontville, hike the Appalachian Trail. Bentley completed the 2,200-mile trek. Grant fin­ ished with 900-plus miles before returning to Michigan to accept a job offer. Chris Rumsey, newly appointed DPW director for Vermontville, says the job has many tasks and a lot of variety. Maple Valley Marching Lions honor veterans of World War II with their half­ time show. Jeff and Nicki Weiler are named grand marshals for fall homecoming. Nashville business owners continue to meet and form a committee to brand the group. October Vermontville Fire Chief Matt Emery names officers: Assistant Chief Jeff Wetzel, Captain Dan Flory, Lt. Barry Byington and EMS Director/Fire Investigator Ryan Burns. A 1990 Allegheny tanker replaces 1967 model. The Maple Valley Marching Lions color guard receives Best Color Guard in District D at the Hastings Marching Band Invitational. Seniors Andrew Brighton and Emma McGlocklin are crowned king and queen of the 2014 Maple Valley Fall Homecoming. Kaytlin Furlong returns from a study-abroad program in Chile. The Maple Valley grad was there for four months and experienced a forest fire, tsunami warning and earthquakes. “There was an eerie black­ ness in the sky,” said Furlong of Chile's worst recorded fire. “It was like nothing I have ever seen before." Michigan State University’s mascot, Sparty, appears at a back-to-school event at the Maple Valley High School track. Schools host open houses, and Nashville area business leaders hear tips to succeed from Fred Jacobs, publisher at J-Ad Graphics and owner of the Maple Valley News among other publications. September The Hosey family from Vermontville is featured for hosting more than 16 foreign exchange students. 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LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE Inspiring words are spotted along the route of the first Family Fun Walk in Nashville. The walk was sponsored by the Friends of Putnam District Library. Jeff Seavolt, building trades teacher for Maple Valley Schools, uses a heat gun to loosen layers of paint on a window at the Vermontville Academy/Museum. The restoration was part of a Michigan History Preservation Network program that taught laymen how to restore old windows. Cars and more cars are reflected in this photo of a classic at the 14th annual car show in Nashville in June. and Tyler McPhail wins the youth category. The new Nashville busi­ ness group is named Nashville Route 66 Business District. December Students and staff fill the stands early in December when Maple Valley Schools is featured for the WILX TV Schools Rule Segment. Arden Dragos Burd is pre­ sented a new three-wheeled bike as a surprise by Coach Landon Wilkes. Burd’s bike had been stolen from his yard. Jake Dunne, meteorologist from WLNS TV visits Fuller Street Elementary first graders. Maple Valley Schools announces preparations for the launch of a strategic plan for the district. Santa Claus makes annual appearances in Vermontville and Nashville to hear Christmas wishes and ride in the parade. Webberville officials tour lenger Jordan Brehm 12,984­ Nashville in a mayor- 6,253 votes. exchange event. Maple Valley High A pirate treasure hunt, School presents “Anne of hosted by Rob and Sandra Green Gables ” as the fall Munsters of Vermontville, play. sends teams to six neighbor­ Veterans are celebrated by ing communities. students, and Richard Vermontville fire depart­ Winans aka “The General,” ment hosts an open house. A is featured on the cover of Medevac helicopter lands in Thunder Roads Michigan for ball field behind Main Street, his love of riding motorcy­ and crowds get an up-close cles. look at the interior. Zeros Are not Permitted, The free-roaming cat pop­ or ZAP, is implemented at ulation in Nashville is target­ the junior high school. First ed by Barry County Animal month results seem to ensure Control for an intense spay­ the program will be expand­ ing and neutering program. ed throughout the district. A Trunk-or-treat, Nash Bash student receives a ZAP for and Halloween trick-or- missing homework assign­ treating offer children a vari­ ments. Interventions are in ety of options to celebrate place to assist the student. Halloween. Group Cares Missions has Community conversations targeted Nashville to help 10 begin in Nashville with facil­ or more homeowners with itator Patrice Martin of the projects. The work will be Nonprofit Network. spread over five days in the Kortney (Ewing) Davis has reason to bask in the joy “A healthy community spring. of her daughter Karlee. Karlee is the only known case of opens itself to new ideas and The annual buck pole provides high-quality educa- draws aa crowd crowd in surviving a birth defect that has culminated in eight sur­ tion and life-long learning Vermontville. Gene Roberts geries to date. Karlee is thriving, and continues to for all residents of the com­ wins the adult competition, advance. (Photo by Amy Hine) munity,” said Bonnie Hildreth, director of the Barry Community Foundation. November Michelle Dunkelberger, Craig Lacksheide, Mark Rushford and Robert Franks are voted in to fill four spots on the Maple Valley Board of Education. Voters also passed a 12­ year operating millage renewal, 1,363-1,070. Marcia Scramlin is elected clerk of Castleton Township. Incumbents Lori Courtney and Darren Fisher will be joined by Mike Kenyon on the Nashville Village Council. State Rep. Mike Callton The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus big top is spread out on the grounds of Fuller (R-Nashville) defeats chal- Street Elementary. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 3, 2015 — Page 7 “I love penguins," said Kaytlin Furlong, pictured here in Patagonia, Chile, also known as “the end of the world.” MSU mascot Sparty and the Maple Valley Lions’ mas­ cot team up to rally school spirit at a back-to-school cel­ ebration in August. (Photo by Angela Remsing) Members of the Maple Valley Marching Band cele­ brate as the band’s color guard is named best in Class D at the Hastings Marching Band Invitational in October. (Photo by Kathy Maurer) Theresa O’Dell accepts a plaque from Eugene Fisher on behalf of herself and late husband, Monte O’Dell. The couple are selected grand marshals of the Maple Syrup Festival, but Monte succumbs to cancer before the 74th annual event. Larry Bentley AKA Big Mac hikes the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail. Bentley hiked from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin, Maine. Arden Dragos Burd sits astride a brand new three­ wheeled bicycle, a gift from Maple Valley Coach Landon Wilkes and friends. Burd’s bike was stolen from his home in Nashville. Crew members of a medevac helicopter answer questions and open the doors for a close-up view of the chop­ per’s interior. The helicopter landed in the ball field behind the stores in downtown Vermontville for a fire depart­ ment open house. Haley Nelson, video journalist, and Steve Coon, videographer, give a live broadcast for the WILX TV Schools Rule segment. Students and staff from Maple Valley Schools fill the stands for the 6 to 7 a.m. show Friday, Dec. A swarm of children race up the hill at Putnam Park. The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by Grace Church draws hundreds of children and includes thou­ sands of eggs. �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 3, 2015 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Nashville area business owners gather Tuesday, Dec. 16 to hear an update from committee member Kimberly Rodriguez on the progress of the recently formed Nashville Route 66 Business District. Nashville Route 66 Business District continues momentum Thirteen businesses have officially joined the recently formed Nashville Route 66 Business District. The following businesses had representatives in atten­ dance for a meeting at Good Time Pizza on Tuesday, Dec. 16 Pash Performance, Shirley’s Chuckwagon and Janette’s Bunkhouse, Court­ Side Screen Printing and Embroidery, Wheeler’s Marine Service, Ewing Garden Center and Heaven on Earth Landscaping, Maple Valley Pharmacy, MOO-Ville Creamery, Good Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Jan. 5 Baked chicken leg quarter, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, carrots, fruit cup. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Potato crunch pollock, peas, coleslaw, orange, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, Jan. 7 Tortilla, taco meat, refried beans, Mexican com, pear cup. Thursday, Jan. 8 Grilled chicken on bun, tomato/onion, baked beans, broccoli salad, Jell-o with fruit Friday, Jan. 9 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, cauliflower, whole wheat roll, apple. Time Pizza, Mainstreet tination location. Salon, R&D Pizza, Barry Branding and advertising County Chamber of packages are available at two Commerce, Trumble price points. The early com­ Insurance Agency, Step ‘N mitment date to join the 2015 Home Delivered Time and Envy Salon, Kent campaign is Jan. 13 and the Cold Menu Oil and Propane and Putnam final deadline is Feb. 13. For Monday, Jan. 5 District Library. more information, contact Peanut butter and jelly, one of the following mem­ Goals ofthe group are to: English muffin, pea and • Provide an opportunity bers, Kimberly Rodriguez cheese salad, applesauce. for local businesses to better (Step ‘N Time and Envy Tuesday, Jan. 6 network and support each Salon), Lori McNeill (Maple Chicken pasta salad, pick­ other. Valley Pharmacy), Lori led beets, tropical fruit, • Provide opportunites for Courtney (Courtside), cookie. businesses to give back to Louisa Westendorp (MooWednesday, Jan. 7 the community. Ville), or Shauna Swantek Cottage cheese, blackbean • Support efforts under­ (Putnam District Library) at salad, Mandarin oranges, way to make Nashville a des- sswantek@putnamlib.org. granola bar. Thursday, Jan. 8 Asian chicken salad with rice noodles, pasta salad, Jell-o with fruit, granola bar. Friday, Jan. 9 Turkey pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus sections, breakfast will be Saturday, young and old, male or whole wheat roll. Jan. 10 from 8 to 10 a.m. The female. The only require­ Home Delivered menu features biscuits and ment is to bring a appetite. Hearty Menu gravy, eggs (cooked to The church is located, at Monday, Jan. 5 order), sausage, pancakes 108 N. Main in Baked chicken thigh, and Texas toast. The break­ Vermontville. stuffing, mashed potatoes fast is open to everyone, with gravy, carrots, fruit cup. Tuesday, Jan. 6 Beans/franks (pork free), baked beans, broccoli, apple crisp, whole wheat roll. Vermontville community breakfast is Jan. 10 Start the new year right by letting the men of Vermontville United Methodist Church cook breakfast. The monthly community EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Rex and Barbara Fisher are celebrating their golden anniversary Rex and Barbara (Fetterman) met on a blind date in 1963. He was from Nashville and she was from Hastings. They were united in marriage on January 2, 1965 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland. He still makes fun of how she proposed to him all those years ago and how he quit working for Fisher Body so he could visit her at college; They have three children, Lori (Rodney) VanZandt of Nashville, Randy (Tammie) Fisher of Nashville and Julie (Craig) King of Hastings. They also have five grandchildren, Ryan (Amy) VanZandt, Kristen VanZandt (Zach Blackburn), Taylor Fisher, Brooke Fisher and Alexis King, and four great­ grandchildren, Logan VanZandt, Brody VanZandt, Brynnlee Blackburn and Case Blackburn. Cards of con­ gratulations can be sent to them at 2382 Morgan Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events For Sale 2015 Jan. 3 Jan. 3 Jan. 6 Jan. 12 • Residential • Commercial Jan. 12 • Farm • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 5 Hastings: January Birthdays; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 9 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N- Reminiscence. 6 Tuesday, Jan. Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Plain Wii 9:00 a.m.; Zumba begins 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 Hastings: Music with Sam 10 a.m.; Card Making 9 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Parkinson’s Support 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music w/Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, Jan. 9 - Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m.; Euchre, BYOG 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. CALENDAR OF EVENTS SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS We stock a complete line of... Wednesday, Jan. 7 Potato crunch pollock, com, spinach, whole wheat roll, pear cup. Thursday, Jan. 8 Pancakes/syrup, turkey sausage, seasoned potatoes, cinnamon applesauce, banana. Friday, Jan. 9 Sliced ham, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, whole wheat roll, apple. Jan. 14 Science Saturday, 9 a.m., Old Public Library 4-H Club Craft Giveaway, 10-11:30 a.m., Extension Office Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office 4-H Baking classes begin, 6-8 p.m., Welcome Comers Church, must RSVP limited space. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings 4-H Beginner Sewing classes begin, 6-8 p.m., Scrapaloo, must RSVP limited space FOR SALE: SEASONED firewood, cherry & maple $50 face cord. (269)838-2873. Business Services GARAGE DOOR & opener repair special. $30 off broken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334-3574. WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. „ VERMONTVILLE 1 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 5 generations gather Seated (L-R) Great great grandma Virginia Scott, father Tyler Spitzer, baby Tara Spitzer; standing (L-R) grandma Heather Haley and great grandma Cathy Scott Powers. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 3, 2015 — Page 9 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: James Stanaszek AKA James L Stanaszek and Lori Stanaszek, husband and wife as joint tenants to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6, 2001 and recorded December 19, 2001 in Liber 2394 Page 256 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-D, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2001 D, by assignment dated December 15, 2014 and recorded December 18, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-011863 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($42,670.94) including interest 8.7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a saje of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 29, 2015 Said prem­ ises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at Monument Z of Steven's Wooded Acres as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 31; thence North 37 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds East, 295.60 feet along the Easterly line of Steven's Road (as platted); thence South 43 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East, 179.34 feet; thence South 34 degrees 44 minutes 59 seconds West, 192 feet more or less to the Northerly line of Steven's Road (as platted); thence North 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 sec­ onds West, 200 feet along said Northerly line to the point of beginning. Formerly described as: Description of parcel of land starting at Monument Z of Steven’s Wooded Acres South 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East, 200 feet to steel stake; thence North 180 feet; thence North 63 degrees 25 minutes 30 Seconds West, 200 feet to Monument Y; thence South 37 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds West, 295 feet to Monument Z place of beginning. Commonly known as 8775 Summit Drive, Delton Ml 49046 fka 190 Rees Road, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ tion of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; 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: 12/27/2014 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-D, Certificates, Asset-Backed Series 2001-D, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-11319 (12-27)(01-17) NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Avoid lakes and rivers until ice is safe Eaton County SheriffTom Reich wants to make sure citizens stay safe as cold weather begins to lure out­ door sports enthusiasts onto Michigan’s lakes and streams. Ice must be five inches thick to hold the weight of a person and eight inches thick for snowmobiles and off-road vehicles. It can take two weeks or more for ice to freeze thick enough for winter sports. With tempera­ tures fluctuating this winter, it may take even longer. When on thin ice remem­ ber the following: • Ifthe ice cracks, have the group spread out. Everyone should immediately lie down to distribute weight more evenly, then crawl on the belly to safer ice. • If someone falls through the ice, do not run to the hole. Call 911 and then use a pole, branch, rope, or other long object to try and reach the victim. • If a fall through the ice LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Benjamin F. Martz Jr: and Bridget Nichole Martz AKA Bridget N. Martz, hus­ band and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or assigns, assgns, Mortgagee, Mortgagee orgagee, dated ae November 25,2011 and recorded December 15,2011 in Instrument Number 201112150011805, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by American Financial Resources, Inc. by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Five and 10/100 Dollars ($130,245.10) including interest at 4.25% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANU­ ARY 22,2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 21, of Todd's Acres, Township of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page(s) 21, Barry County Records. 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 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 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 period. redemption Dated: December 20, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 14-013941 (12­ 20)(01-10) 06857463 occurs, stay calm. Call out for help and kick the feet while getting hands and arms up onto safer ice. Ice picks or screwdrivers can help to get a grip on the ice. Continue to swim up onto the ice until able to crawl or roll out onto the ice to safety. • Pets that go out on ice are a major cause for many near-drownings and deaths. If the pet has wandered onto dangerous ice, do not follow them. Stay where it is safe and coax them back. “The biggest danger is by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent hypothermia. If you fall Maple Valley Schools through the ice and manage Dear Maple Valley Schools stakeholder to climb out you need to seek The Maple Valley Board of Education and its administra­ medical assistance quickly,” tive team is launching a new initiative to guide Maple Valley said Reich. “Wet clothing Schools through a three- to five-year strategic planning should be replaced immedi­ process and is inviting you to be a member of the planning ately with warm, dry blan- team. Individuals will be asked to commit to one meeting on kets?towels or clothes.” Saturday, Jan. 17 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the high school library. The initiative’s purpose is to develop new goals and strate­ gies while continuing to offer an excellent education for stu­ dents by using scarce public education resources in the most effective and efficient way. Discussion will center on current initiatives in the district, a view of essential district data and disclosure of the input received from district-wide focus groups and surveys. There flu, may cause some donors will be a renewal of the district’s mission, vision and beliefs, to be unable to make or keep and brainstorming of strategic goal areas. This team of40-phis community and staffmembers will be donation appointments. Donors of all blood types the guiding force for developing the district’s strategic direc­ are needed, especially those tion. The only expertise required is a desire to help Maple with O negative, A negative Valley Schools provide students with the best education posand B negative. With a shelf sible. We expect the plan to be adopted by the board of education life of 42 days, red blood cells must be constantly at the regular meeting on Monday, March 9. Please RSVP via replenished to maintain an email to mfalcon@mvs.kl2.mi.us or call 517-852-9699 ext 15. adequate supply for patients. Thank you for your consideration ofthis important project. Individuals who give blood Jan. 1 to 4 will receive a long-sleeve Red Cross Tshirt, while supplies last. To learn more about donating blood and to sched­ ule an appointment, down­ load the Red Cross Blood AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE of Michigan, and described as Donor App, visit redcross- ARE ATTEMPTING TO COL- follows, to wit: SOUTHEAST blood.org or call 1-800-RED LECT A DEBT AND ANY INFOR­ QUARTER OF THE SOUTH­ MATION OBTAINED WILL BE WEST QUARTER OF SECTION CROSS (1-800-733-2767). USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. THIRTY (30), TOWN ONE January is National Blood Donor Month The American Red Cross asks eligible blood donors to make a resolution to give blood regularly in 2015. There will be a drive Thursday, Jan. 8, from 1 to 6:45 p.m. at Grace Church located at 8950 East M-79. National Blood Donor Month recognizes the impor­ tance of giving blood and platelets while honoring those who roll up a sleeve to help patients in need. It has been observed every January since 1970, and that’s no coincidence. Winter is an especially difficult time to collect enough blood to meet patient needs. Unpredictable winter weather can result in blood drive cancelations, and seasonal illnesses, like the 1 . • - . • . v. '.'ir.1' . From the Pulpit The new year by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church Isaiah 30:21 reads, “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” I cannot believe 2014 is in the rear-view mirror. As I get a bit older (and slower), time seems to move a little more quickly. I also seem to think more about what I would like to do yet in the limited time I have left on the earth. I would like to go to the Grand Canyon, and see my grandchildren grow up. I’d like to experience my 50th wedding anniversary with my wife, and I would like to finish my ministry well. But I soon realize that I am not totally in charge of the future. In the Book of Proverbs 16:9, God says: “In his heart, a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” The prophet Elijah was a special man and a great prophet of our God, but he had some human flaws. He looked for God in the big stuff, but forgot to listen for God’s voice and direction. He thought God was only to be found in the power of massive winds, in earth-shak­ ing quakes and big fires. He almost missed the gentle whisper (still small voice) of God speaking to him. As we enter into 2015,1 believe God has a personal­ ized plan for us. I also believe we can know that plan. The question is simply this: Will we listen to the voice of God or the voice of something else? To be able to hear God speaking to you, you must first have God as your Savior and Lord. This is what He says to you in John 3:16-18, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.” Secondly, start listening to Him as He directs your steps. That quiet whisper will tell you which way to walk — whether it is to the left or right. Do you want a Goddirected life in 2015? Hear His voice. 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 MICHAEL D BOWLING II, A Married Man , , Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (MERS) acting solely as nominee for Bank of America, N.A., Mortgagee, dated the 18th day of March, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of March, 2010 in Instrument# 201003250003122 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Fifty Two Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Nine Dollars and 03/100 ($152999.03), and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof. Now, there­ fore, 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 15th day of January, 2015 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 5.125 per annum and all legal costs, charges, and expenses, includ­ ing the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under­ signed, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as follows: All that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manu­ factured or otherwise, located thereon, situated in the Township of Assyria, County of Barry, State NORTH, RANGE SEVEN (7) WEST, EXCEPT: COMMENC­ ING AT THE NORTHEAST COR­ NER OF - THE SOUTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWN ONE NORTH OF RANGE SEVEN WEST; THENCE WEST 24 RODS, TO THE HIGHWAY, THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID HIGHWAY TO THE SEC­ TION LINE, THENCE EAST TO THE ONE QUARTER SECTION LINE, THENCE NORTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, CON­ TAINING 3 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS; AND EXCEPT: ONE SQUARE ACRE OF LAND OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE QUARTER, OF THE SOUTHWEST ONE QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWN ONE NORTH, RANGE SEVEN WEST. ALSO: THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF' THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWN 1 NORTH, RANGE 7 WEST, LYING WESTERLY OF THE CENTERLINE OF NORTH AVENUE, ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN 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 mortgagors) 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 redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Dated: 12/13/2014 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for BANK OF AMERI­ CA, N.A. 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362­ 2600 BOA FHA Bowling (12­ 13)(01-03) 06856889 �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 3, 2015 Questions get answers during 2014 sports year by Brett Bremer Sporti Editor Who is playing who, w here. when? Those became the big questions in 2014. It started with who. where, when questions because of the winter weather that closed schools and forced the postponement of ball games during the opening months of 2014. Those who. where, when questions became about who would be in what conference starting in what year as 2014 progressed. Maple Valley had mostly answered those. The Lions began playing in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference for the first time in the fall of 2014. The new league also includes inaugu­ ral members Lakewood. Lansing Christian, Perry. Stockbridge. Leslie and Olivet. Maple Valley and Olivet both came from the Kalamazoo Valley Association, with Olivet’s late move from the confer­ ence causing a headache for the remaining KVA teams that suddenly had holes in their 2014-15 schedules. It only took a few months for many of the remaining KVA schools to find a solu­ tion, deciding to join with Southwestern Athletic Conference (SAC) schools Bangor, Bloomingdale, Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team celebrates its Class C District Championship after topping Potterville 65-48 at Galesburg-Augusta High School in March. It was the Lions’ first district championship since 1996. Decatur, Fennville, Gobles, Maple Valley varsity boys’ Hartford, Lawrence, Lawton, basketball team. The Lions Marcellus, Martin, finished second in the con­ Saugatuck and Watervliet in ference to Schoolcraft and a a new 20-team conference. run to the regional finals in Delton Kellogg is heading to Class C. The Lions won their first the new SAC along with Constantine, Schoolcraft, district championship since 1996, topping Potterville 65­ Kalamazoo Christian, Hackett Catholic Central and 48 in March at GalesburgGalesburg-Augusta from the Augusta High School. “It’s crazy,” said Lion KVA and Coloma and Eau senior guard Samuel Claire. “I’ve never not known the Benedict, who finished with KVA and I’m 52,” said a game-high 19 points Delton Kellogg athletic against Potterville. “We director Mike Mohn. “It’s a planned on getting here and sad thing to see go, from a winning this all season. We personal stand-point. Like I just had to work hard. Hard said, I was bom and raised in work pays off.” the KVA. It’s all I’ve ever “We came together as a known. The school that I team (this season), finally played for and the school got family involved,” that I coach and work for Benedict said. “We started have all been KVA schools bonding a little bit more than and it’s gone. I don’t know if on the court, started hanging it’s gone, but it’ll be a merg­ out together offthe court and er.” becoming more like a team While the Panthers were a rather than individuals.” bit sad to see the KVA dis­ A strong senior class was solve, the Lions were mostly boosted by fcxchange-student Lion senior Andrew Brighton was one of the top run­ happy to be joining the Luis Martinez-Fernandez, ners in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference this GLAC. who provided the size in the fall, finishing sixth at the league final and earning all­ It was an exciting final center that the squad needed. conference honors. He came up just short of his ulti­ season in the Kalamazoo “I’ve got three seniors that mate goal of qualifying for the Division 3 State Finals. Valley Association for the have been here for three years,” said Maple Valley head coach Christopher Ewing. “The first year of my coaching they had a taste of the (district) semifinals and last year we got a taste of the (district) finals. They knew at the beginning of the sea­ son, these guys are a very goal oriented team, from the (opening) game against Constantine to now, they wanted this.” The Lions knocked off Adrian Madison 61-54 in the regional semifinal at Jonesville, but then were downed 70-49 by Hillsdale in the regional final. The winter season also included the final KVA wrestling season for the Lions. Freshman Nathan Baird (103 pounds) and sen­ Maple Valley and Lakewood began meeting up on a regular basis in 2014 as the ior Zackary Rosenberger (215) were the lone Lions to Greater Lansing Activities Conference began play with the Lions and Vikings joined reach the championship by Lansing Christian, Olivet, Leslie, Stockbridge and Perry in the new league. The round at the KVA Viking varsity football team topped the Lions 13-6 in, their first league meeting at Tournament, each finishing Maple Valley High School Sept. 12. as the runner-up at their weight class. Rosenberger went on to be the Lions’ lone individual regional qualifier. While wrestling and bas­ ketball still get much of the attention in the winter, Barry County varsity competitive cheer teams continue to be some of the best in the area for their size. Lakewood won its fifth straight conference title in 2014, Thornapple Kellogg its fourth and Delton Kellogg won its third in a row. Hastings and Maple Valley weren’t bad either, with the Saxons second to TK in the OK Gold/Green and the Lions the runner-up to Delton Kellogg in the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference. Maple Valley put together a 190.60 in round one, a 162.80 in round two and a 252.70 in round three at the final SMCCC meet of the season. Those round one and two scores were the team’s best of the season to that point. “I’m really proud of them,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Huissen. “January has not been a good month for any sport, but it’s been a very challenging month for us. To be able to pull through and face our challenges head on and still place second (overall in the league), I’m really proud of the kids today.” Maple Valley saw a pair of athletes finish the spring of 2014 at the State Finals. Lion junior Olivia SeeSP0ffrsrE4ff,pgJ2 Maple Valley’s Rage Sheldon hits a putt during his team’s Division 3 District Tournament at Railside Golf Club in Byron Center. Sheldon shot a 75 to advance in the state tournament and eventually earned a spot in the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Boys’ Golf Championships. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 3, 2015 - Page 11 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 3, 2015 SPORTS YEAR, continued from page 10 Ricketts made her first appearance in the Division 3 Track and Field Championships at Comstock Park High School. She was 15th in the discus competi­ tion with a throw of 99 feet 6 inches. Ricketts wasn’t even a member of the track team until a couple weeks into the season. “I started two weeks late. The coach asked me if I would like to join track. I was a little iffy about it, but then he asked me again a week later and I told him ‘yeah, I’d like to come out.’ So, I came out and started throwing,” said Ricketts. Maple Valley’s varsity competitive cheer team hosted the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference final in February, finishing as the league runner-up to Delton Kellogg. The Lions’ Jadelyn Stewart was a KVA champion in the pole vault in 2014. She cleared the bar at the conference meet at 8 feet 6 inches. Olivia Ricketts ended the 2014 Maple Valley varsity track and field season as the team’s lone state qualifier. She placed 15th in the discus competition at the Division 3 State Finals in Comstock Park with a throw of 99 feet 6 inches. Nashville HSR. SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You're H me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC ball team closed the season with wins in three of its final four ballgames including a couple conference wins. The highlight of the fall just might have been the sec­ ond of those three wins, as the Lions knocked off Stockbridge 58-56 in GLAC Play. Maple Valley’s Skyler Atkinson recovered the Panthers’ last on-side kick, and the Lions managed to kill the clock converting on a fourth down to finish off the Panthers. Isiah Gam had a big night as part of the Lions’ hands team, recover­ ing a few of the Panthers’ attempts to gain an extra pos­ session. “Our linemen were amaz­ ing tonight,” said Lion head coach Brian Lincoln. “I’m guessing we had 80 rushes, somewhere around there between Brock Weiler and Frankie Ulrich, and the holes were just huge. AJ Creller, Grant Adrianson, Holden Creller, Alec Hosmer, Marcum Terpening, Cole Maple Valley senior Zackary Rosenberger was a run­ Decker (led the blocking up ner-up in the KVA at 215 pounds and finished the sea­ front) and Ray Halliwill was son as the Lion varsity wrestling team’s lone individual in and out too.” Ulrich rushed 39 times in regional qualifier. the game for 220 yards and The plan was for her to to earn one of the three indi­ compete in the shot put at vidual state qualifying spots, two touchdowns. Weiler had first, then she got talked into becoming just the second 27 rushes for 193 yards and five touchdowns. In1 all, the trying the discus too. member of the Lion varsity Lions had 402 rushing yards “(Coach) saw my form boys’ golf program to ever in the game, and 425 total and said, ‘you know what? qualify for the state finals. yards. We can work with this.’ I Sheldon fired an 84 Friday The loss left Stockbridge just ended up throwing dis­ and a 92 Saturday at the in a tie for second place in cus in my first meet and he finals for a 36-hole total of the league with Lakewood, said, you’re going to stay in 176 at The Meadows on the that because I think you’ll do campus of Grand Valley behind undefeated (in con­ ference) champion Olivet. good,” said Ricketts. State University. “I think it’s a good fit,” Ricketts was the runner-up The Lions began play in in the event at the KVA the GLAC at the start of the Lincoln said of the new Championship Meet. 2014-15 school year. So far, league. “I wish we would Teammate Jadelyn Stewart the Lions have fit in well. have played a little better at won the Lion varsity girls’ They’re still chasing their the beginning of it, obvious­ track and field team’s lone first conference champi­ ly ending with two wins and league title by clearing 8-6 in onship in the new league, but beating the second place team, Stockbridge. Their the pole vault. the varsity volleyball and Junior Rage Sheldon fired varsity boys’ soccer teams only loss was to Olivet last a 79 at the Division 3 each won a few matches, the week. I’m pretty happy with Regional Tournament at The cross country teams compet­ that. I wish we could have Medalist in Marshall May 30 ed well and the varsity foot- eked one out earlier.” � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-01-10.pdf 0f45cc688f2925886fde796a956b4f0c PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY news & Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 2, January 10, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Nashville council members discuss police chief’s actions by Shari Carney Staff Writer Jerry Schray, police chief for the Village of Nashville, has been on a medical leave of absence since mid­ December. During the roundtable discussion at Thursday’s regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council, Trustee Mike Kenyon reported that a friend had called to inform him that, “Your police chief has a rather odd posting on Facebook.” Kenyon said he does not have the Internet at home so was not aware of it. He then read a portion of the post written by Schray, dated Jan. 2. The following is the full post: “I would like to squash any rumors that might be cir­ culating. I have been off work do to the continuous harassment again. This led to a medical leave of absence. I hope to be back some time at the end of January. I sure am missing the wonderful citi­ zens of Nashville. I hope to have your support again as you have one year ago when this same harassment start­ ed.” “What is he talking about?” asked Kenyon. “This is off Facebook for all the world to see.” Trustee Lori Courtney “I would like to squash any rumors that might be circulating. I have been off work do to the continuous harassment again. This led to a medical leave of absence. I hope to be-back some time at the end of January. I sure am missing the wonderful citizens of Nashville. I hope to have your support again as you have one year ago when this same harassment started Jerry Schray, Jan. 2 Facebook post said she thought Schray was referring to a year ago when, “there were people wanting the county to cover the department.” “This will play out in the next week or so,” said President Frank Dunham. “I take everything on Facebook or the Internet with a grain of salt.” “It does need to be addressed,” said Courtney, who is a member of the police committee. “This is not confidential,” said Kenyon referring to the Facebook post. “The whole world can read it.” Schray was not present. In a follow-up conversation with Schray and the Maple Valley News he said the same thing happened last year when he was having issues with Officer Brian Shapley. This time Schray said it was over actions he was addressing with Officer Luke Wilcox. Shapley resigned last year and Wilcox this past December. “Their job [council mem­ bers] is not to do my job,” said Schray. “Their job is to make decisions for the whole community. They are not qualified or certified to do my job.” Schray has been on a paid administrative leave and has recently completed a twoday fit-for-duty assessment in Grand Rapids. Results of the assessment will be sent to Dunham and Schray said he hopes to be back on duty by the end of the month. Nashville council makes final payment on water project Property, donated to village by Shari Carney Staff Writer The final payment of $71,797 was unanimously approved for the water proj- ect at the Nashville Village Council meeting Thursday, Jan. 8. The original contract was for $513,440 but was adjust- ed down to $483,083, said Village Clerk Cathy Lentz “The village was responsi­ ble for roughly half of that amount,” said Lentz. Most was done with grant support, said President Frank Dunham. “Aren’t department heads supposed to be at the first meeting of the month, aren’t they supposed to be here?” Gary White Eaton County Board Chair Blake Mulder (left) and Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson, present a check for $4,000 to Jonathon Bailey (center). Bailey is the director of the tri-county Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. Tax-assistance group awarded $4,000 The Tri-County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program got a financial boost recently when Eaton County Commission Chair Blake Mulder and Treasurer Bob Robinson awarded $4,000 to Jonathon Bailey, director of VITA. The money is from a grant for the purpos­ es of a new outreach site in Eaton County. As of Jan. 1, VITA’s tax preparers have been assist­ ing local low- to moderate- income residents in Free* tax preparation. The new service site is at the Charlotte Community Library. More information is available at www.eatoncountytreasurer.org. In other business, Jack and Judy Quantrell have donated the property at 109 N. Main Street, the former Green’s Medical Marajuana Clinic, to the village. Dunham said prans are to raze the structure to create a walkway from the back park­ ing lot to Main Street. The police report listed monthly totals for com­ plaints for 2014. For the month of January 51 were registered; February, 40; March, 51; April, 48; May, 39; June, 47; July, 73; August, 51; September, 45; October, 68; November, 51 and December, 60; for a total of 623. Arrests were broken down by month with January hav­ ing five; February, nine, March, 10; April, 11; May, zero; June, three; July, 16; August, 11; September, seven; October, 13; November, three and December, 10. The month of December had a total of 72 traffic stops. Officer Erich Fritz repre­ sented the police department in the absence of Police Chief Jerry Schray. (See related article.) Jack Semrau, representing the department of public works, said the salt supply had about 50 tons left, and he thought Director Scott Decker would be ordering more Monday. Gary White, during public comment, asked about a spe­ cial meeting held in December. That meeting was to install Fritz to temporary full-time status in lieu of Schray’s medical leave. “Why wasn’t public com­ ment offered?” asked White. “What policies are in place.” “We’re working on it,” said Dunham. White continued on other topics. “Why wasn’t a whole fence placed around Putnam Park and not just along the front,” White said, referenc­ ing a chain link fence at the park that was recently repaired. He then asked about left­ over asphalt millings from street projects being placed in the chief’s driveway. “He purchased them him­ self,” said Lentz. “Aren’t department heads supposed to be at the first meeting of the month, aren’t they supposed to be here?” continued White. Dunham replied that rep­ resentatives were present. Fritz had stepped out for a brief time. In his report of a planning commission meeting, Trustee Terry Zoerman said a group of about 50 teenagers with adult supervi­ sors would be spending five days in Nashville in the spring as part of a service organization known as Group Cares. “This is pretty exciting,” said Zoerman, “The kids pay their own way to be a part of it.” Trustee Mary Coll report­ ed on the fire department meeting and said delivery of a new truck is expected by the end of the month or the first part of February . “Some sad news is that Max Wilson has resigned,” said Coll. “He has been with the department several years.” Ice rescue training is scheduled at Wayne Gould’s residence later this month. A public hearing will be part of the regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 12, with plans for the amended budg­ et to be presented at the Thursday, Feb. 26, village council meeting. In This Issue • Lions get one victory in GLAC dual with Lakewood • Carmelle Markwart is named staff of the month • Trio in double figures as HHS boys knock off Maple Valley • Hastings girls spread scoring around to best Maple Valley �Page 2 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 10,2015 Seed library coming to Putnam Carmelle Markwart is A seed savers workshop, a community education event offered by Putnam District Library, will have Nashville residents thinking spring, said assistant direc­ tor Laura Scott. The workshop will be in the EMS classroom, across the street from the library, Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Attendees will learn seed saving for beginners, how to collect seeds from heirloom plants and beneficial flow­ ers, and storage of seeds. Seeds collected from Putnam’s own raised garden beds and from other local garden enthusiasts will be packaged and labeled in a an effort. to have a seed library, created and ready for use by the 2015 planting season. Donations of saved seeds will be welcome to continue efforts throughout the years. “The more seeds in the library, the more others can experience growing their own food,” said Scott. “Participants need not be gardeners but rather have a willingness to learn.” Only nonhybrid and nongenetically modified organ­ ism seeds will be accepted. They must be properly dried and identified. Do-it-yourselfvalentines Crafters can attend a make-and-take Valentine card workshop Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants will go home with a three-dimensional mini-mug design and six hand-crafted valentines ready to give away for the holiday. Pre-registration by Jan. 23 is required, and a participation fee will be charged. For further information about these events or to rec­ ommend ideas for future community education ses­ sions, emailLScott@putnamlib.org or call Scott, 517-852-9723. named staff of the month Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon has announced Carmelle Markwart as the Staff of the Month recipient. Markwart teaches second grade at Fuller Street Elementary. Nominations for Markwart included the fol­ lowing: “Ms. Markwart is consis­ tently going above and beyond what her duties are. She is a great teacher and loved by her students,” said Holly Hartwick. “She has put in extra work and time help­ ing my son to learn and grow, making what could have been a bad experience into a great one. I can’t say how much I appreciate her hard work and dedication to her job.” members of the BCF ““II am nominating am Education Matters Network Carmelle Markwart for staff and Healthy Community member of the month for Grant Committee. All deci- several said reasons,” sions by the judges will be Annette Kent of the Maple final. Valley staff. “First and fore­ will Winners be most, Carmelle is a dedicated announced by the last week- employee of Maple Valley end in March and notified by Schools and she always goes telephone or mail. Names of the extra mile for her colthe winners and their respec- leagues and students. At the tive entries may appear on beginning ofthe school year, the BCF website or its part- Carmelle identified several ner organizations, in area students in her classroom newspapers, and the BCF annual report calendar for 2015. Prizes awarded will include 12 first place prizes of $50, 12 second place prizes of $30, and 12 third place prizes of $20 per grade and categoiy. Taylor Fisher of Nashville Hildreth said the class­ has been named to the rooms of winning entries will receive a matching University of Northwestern prize, to be used to purchase Ohio dean’s list for the items needed for educational November 2014 session for programming as determined students in the College of by the teacher. Classrooms Applied Technologies. To be placed on the dean’s are eligible to receive more list, full-time students must than one prize. Home-school earn a grade point average of parents are also eligible to receive a matching prize to 3.5 or better. be used for field trips and educational materials. Entries should be submit­ Local student ted with entry forms to mid- named to Albion dle school teachers ers or mailed to Barry Community College dean s list Foundation, c/o Love Where Joshua Hall of Nashville You Live, 231 S. Broadway, Hastings MI 49058. To has been named to Albion download the entry form, go College’s dean’s list for the t o fall 2014 semester. To qualify, students must www.libraryofpoetry.com/En achieve a grade point average tryForms.html. For more information call of 3.5 or higher at the comBCF, 269-945-0526 or email pletion of the semester. info@barrycf.org. Community foundation conducting county-wide middle school art contest In conjunction with its upcoming 20th anniversary celebration and visit from Peter Kageyama, author of For the Love of Cities, the Barry Community Foundation is conducting a county-wide art contest, “Why I Live Where I Live,” for students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades. “The ‘Why I Love Where I Live’ contest has been made in the spirit of high­ lighting the best of where we live,” said Barry Community Foundation Executive Director Bonnie Hildreth. Students are asked to pick their favorite part of Barry County — whatever it is about their community that makes them smile and take photograph, draw or paint a picture or write a poem or essay about it. 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Or maybe you just like that everyone is kind and nice in your neighborhood.” The contest is open to all Barry County students enrolled in sixth, seventh, and eighth grade, including home-schooled and tutored children, regardless of expe­ rience or previous publica­ tion, except where prohibit­ ed. Each entrant may submit one poem ofno more than 20 lines, an essay of no more than 200 words, a work of art in any medium, or a photo­ graph that represents his or her favorite place, activity or feeling. Entries must be suitable for all audiences and publi­ cations and be an original work by the entrant. All entries will be considered for distribution through area publications — recreated on postcards, note cards, book­ marks, or may appear on the foundation’s website or other publications. Entrants will retain the copyright on their work; however, the entrant agrees to allow the BCF to publish the entry. 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Sat. tO-2 Carmelle Markwart that were struggling with English language arts and/or mathematics. She took the initiative to contact the parent/guardian of each strug­ gling student and arrange a time to provide free tutoring after school. Carmelle sacri­ fices her personal time to tutor a few students every Monday through Thursday after school. That’s right, four days after school every week. She can also be found cheering her students on at various events they partici­ pate in outside of the class­ room. Not only is Carmelle dedicated to her students, but she also is respected by her colleagues. Carmelle has a positive attitude regardless of the circumstances and doesn’t hesitate to lend a helping hand. She is devoted to making Maple Valley Schools a friendly, engaging, and fun place to work and learn. “Being a teacher is a dream come true,” said Markwart. “Every day in class is a reminder to me that teaching is the absolute right career for me. Seeing chil­ dren learn and grow is a truly rewarding experience. I am very honored to receive this award, especially consider­ ing all the exceptional staff members we have at Maple Valley.” New college-level assessment announced by Michelle Falcon Maple Valley Schools Superintendent The Michigan Department of Education this week announced changes in the state assessment beginning in the spring of 2016. Michigan high school juniors will now take the SAT test rather than the ACT college entrance exam. In the past few years, this district and others have created a test prep class for high school juniors, preparing them for the ACT. This rigorous college assessment includes questions in English, mathematics and science. The ACT is not just a testyou walk in and take expecting to get high results. Maple Valley faculty has developed a course researching the content and test-taking strategies to prepare students for success. The class uses online practice tests, ACT prep man­ uals and daily problem-solving strategies. Maple Valley stu­ dents are required to take this one-semester course. We are now determining how we will adjust classroom instruction and the test preparation course to equip students to the nuances of the SAT. In fact most Michigan colleges and universities accept either Jest. There is no doubt the College Board SAT developed assessment is also rigorous in content and expectations. The board of education and staff at Maple Valley Schools will plan for this change. An annual review of curriculum and instruction will add this as another course requiring immedi­ ate attention. This will be an area to focus in the strategic planning process as well. More information will follow as the plans are developed. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 10,2015 — Page 3 Lions get one victory in GLAC dual with Lakewood by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Kodee Crouch got the Lions’ lone victory in their Greater Lansing Activities Conference dual at Lakewood High School Wednesday. Crouch built an 8-0 lead, then pinned the Vikings’ Lazaro Gallardo half a minute into the second peri­ od of their 130-pound match. Lakewood senior Austin Kietzman pinned Maple Valley’s Levi Roush 3 min­ utes 37 seconds into their 140-pound match. It was just one of a dozen victories for the Vikings in their 69-6 vic­ tory over the visiting Lions, but it was the 100th victory of Kietzman’s career. Winning hasn’t been uncommon for Kietzman, was the first Viking ever to win as many as 38 matches as a freshman, but winning by pin has been uncommon. Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch is excited for Kietzman’s final season. “This year he’s learned how to really control on top,” Veitch said. “I’ve real- PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspa­ per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights 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. the current Lions improve over the holiday break. Crouch, Franklin Ulrich and Roush were the other three wrestlers seeded fourth for the Lions Saturday. Ulrich and Crouch each bested their seeding, placing second and third respective­ ly. Ulrich was 2-1 at 145 pounds, falling to Bangor’s Taylor Reiff in the champi­ onship match. Crouch went 3-1 at 130 pounds, besting Climax-Scotts/Martin’s Tristan Smith 5-0 in the con­ solation final. Roush at 140 and Austin Creller at 215 pounds each placed fifth, while Bryce Bignal at 171 and Holden Creller at 285 both placed eighth. Maple Valley 160-pounder Bryce Bignal is held down by Lakewood’s Conner Frizzell during their GLAC bout Wednesday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ly hounded him all year, since last year, so he really understands.” “This year he takes people down and he rides people and he gets back points. He’s actually got more pins this year because ofit than he has in the previous three years combined. It has been a major change for him. He said, ‘I’m loving it.’ I’m excited this year because he’s good enough to be a state medalist, but he ju§t hasn’t been able to prove it yet.” Kietzman hasn’t wrestled in the Individual State Finals at the Palace ofAuburn Hills yet. He’s been bounced from the state tournament in the consolation semifinals, the WE WE WORK WORKALL ALL WINTER. WINTER. 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It was our first (home) dual in two years. The last two years our duals have been canceled and we haven’t made them up. We haven’t had a home dual in two years. It was nice to have a home dual under the lights. The kids were a little nervous, they go, ‘oh my gosh I haven’t been under the lights before.’ They got butterflies.” The Lions wrestled quite well, according to coach Tony Wawiemia, Saturday at the Jim Wade Tournament hosted by Climax-Scots. They placed seventh in the 16-team field, putting seven wrestlers in the top eight in their respective weight class- Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! es. Cole Decker won the 189pound championship to lead the way for the Lions. He pinned Battle Creek Lakeview’s Carlos Parks, pulled out a 4-3 win over Constantine’s Zach Sherman and bested Lakewood’s Kris Casper 12-6. 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SHOPPING The People Paper’ 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You're H me 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings Email: ads@j-adgraphics.com Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 10, 2015 NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Scam targets gas pump credit card users A credit card scam affect­ ing gas pumps is occurring in the Eaton County area. Skimmers, an electronic From the Pulpit A clean slate by Pastor Dan Smith Vermontville Bible Church New Year’s Day, 1929, the University of California at Berkeley was playing Georgia Tech in the Rose Bowl. Roy Riegels, a Cal defensive back recovered a Georgia Tech fumble, ran laterally across the field,, and then scampered 65 yards in the wrong direction, straight toward Cal's goal line. One of his own players .tackled Riegels just before he would have scored a safety for Georgia Tech. What should they do now? Because the ball was on the one-inch line, even though it was first down, the Cal coach decided to try to punt the ball out of there. But Georgia Tech blocked the punt, jumped on the ball in the end zone, and scored a touchdown. From that day on, Riegels was saddled with the infa­ mous name “Wrong Way Riegels.” For years afterward, whenever he was introduced, people would say to him, “Oh yea, I know who you are. You are the guy who ran the wrong way in the Rose Bowl!”’ The truth is we all have our share of failure. Maybe you have never run the wrong way in front of a national audience in a Rose Bowl, but we all have skeletons rat­ tling in our closets that we are glad people don’t know about. None of us have arrived yet. Every one of us has sinned against a holy God, as well as offended other peo­ ple. As we begin a new year, it is good to be reminded of a God who loved us enough to make it possible to be com­ pletely forgiven and to have eternal life. God loved us enough to send his son to the cross to take our punish­ ment for us. One of the most precious and beloved vers­ es in all the Bible is John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him will not perish, but have everlasting life.” The only requirement is to believe. To believe that we have sinned, and that we deserve God’s punishment. Romans 6:23 is clear, that the wages of our sin is death. But God provided a way of escape, through his son. Romans 10:13 says whoever will call on the name ofthe Lord will be saved. We have an opportunity to have a fresh start, a clean slate, as we begin the new year. Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities data collecting device, are Friendship Sites being illegally placed on gas Congregate Menu pumps. Criminals use them Monday, Jan. 12 to gather information encod­ Smothered pork cutlet, ed on the magnetic strip of mashed potatoes with gravy, credit cards. Prince Charles blend, With the information they orange, whole wheat roll. can clone a blank credit card Tuesday, Jan. 13 in a matter of seconds, stamp Hot dog, bun, baked beans, a new card with their identi­ coleslaw, fruit cup. fication but the magnetic Wednesday, Jan. 14 strip will have the victim’s Spaghetti with with sauce, Spaghetti information on it. meatballs, meatballs, tossed tossed salad, If you suspect this has banana, breadstick. occured follow these steps: Thursday, Jan. 15 • Call the credit card com­ Roast beef with Swiss pany and report it. cheese, bun, soup of the day, • Notify the police imme­ broccoli salad, pear cup. diately. Friday, Jan. 16 • Check bank statements Swiss steak, mashed potaoften. This allows you to toes with gravy, broccoli, contact the credit card com­ bread pudding, apple. pany at the first sign of theft. If there is a problem con­ Home Delivered tact the following credit Cold Menu reporting agencies, Equifax Monday, Jan. 12 at 800-525-6285 or Sliced ham with Swiss www.equifax.com; cheese, flatbread, potato Experian, 888-397-3742 or salad, applesauce. www.experian.com; Tuesday, Jan. 13 TransUnion 800-680-7289 Tuna pasta salad, marinat­ or www.transunion.com. ed vegetables, tropical fruit, Report the case to the crackers. Federal Trade Commission Wednesday, Jan. 14 to track the identity theft. Chef salad, pasta salad, Call 877-IDTHEFT, (877­ pineapple, whole wheat roll. 438-4338) or www.ftc.gov. Thursday, Jan. 15 When at the gas pump, be Egg salad sandwich, bun, observant. Examine for signs pea and cheese salad, of tampering by: Mandarin oranges. • Checking the slot (where Friday, Jan. 16 the credit card is inserted) to Chicken salad, bun, broc­ see if there is a skimmer coli salad, diced peaches. attached. Two-sided tape is used. Home Delivered • Check to be sure security Hearty Menu tags used to seal equipment Monday, Jan. 12 are not broken. If so, do not Smothered pork cutlet, use that pump, but report it to stuffing, mashed potatoes the gas station staff. with gravy, diced carrots, • Consider paying inside orange. for added security. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Chicken ala king, biscuit, Brussels sprouts, apple crisp. Wednesday, Jah. 14 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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 1030 am., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194. 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. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 803 Reed SL, Nashville Sunday School .................. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... .11 a.m. Evening Worship ... 7.6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting...................... 7 p.m. 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 GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 mites 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 । PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training . PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10:00 a.m. ....................... Church Service 11-00 a.m. .............................. Fellowship All Are Welcome! 9:45 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Spaghetti with sauce, meatballs, cauliflower, mixed vegetables, banana. Thursday, Jan. 15 Roast turkey, stuffing with gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, pear cup. Friday, Jan. 16 Swiss steak, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, broccoli, bread pudding, apple. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 12 Hastings: Brain Works Introduction 9 a.m.; Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N- Reminiscence. Tuesday, Jan. 13 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 9:00 a.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m.; Assistive Technology for Low Vision Seniors luncheon set for Wednesday A senior potluck luncheon is planned Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. Lunch will be at noon. “It makes it extra enjoy­ able when we welcome new people into our midst, and we are hoping that will be you this month,” said Lois Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Jan. 12 Jan.12 Jan. 14 Jan. 15 Jan. 19 Jan. 22 4-H Baking classes begin, 6-8 p.m., Welcome Comers Church, must RSVP limited space. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings 4-H Beginner Sewing classes begin, 6-8 p.m., Scrapaloo, must RSVP limited space Market Bird orders due to Kay Booth 4-H Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Kellogg Fair Board Meeting, 7:30,p.m., Expo Center QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Worship............................ 11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Sunday Worship.................. 8:30 am Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Hammonds, church repre­ sentative. Guests should bring a dish to pass. Table service and drinks will be provided. “We’d love to see you there,” said Hammonds. The church is at 108 N. Main St. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ................ 11:00 a.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 12:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 Hastings: Medication Safety 10:30 a.m.; Music with Sam 10 a.m.; Card Making 9 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Ask the Nurse 12:30-1:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, Jan. 15 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music w/Celia 10:30 a.m.; BP Check 10:30 a.m.; Eye & ENT Workshop 12:30-2 p.m.; Alzh. Caregiver Support 3:30 p.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, Jan. 16 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails Introduction 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Euchre, BYOG 12:30.­ 2:30 p.m.; Open Mic 12:30­ 2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. 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 VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 10,2015 — Page 5 Sunfield Boy Scouts dedicate Eagle’s Nest plaque After Sunfield Boy Scout Crossroads Council, Water Troop 157 Eagle Scout Paul and Woods Field Service Courser died in 2010, the District in Flint. troop committee met and To earn the rank of Eagle, decided to create a plaque in a scout must earn 13 Eagle Courser’s memory, honoring designated merit badges and him and all of the troop’s elective badges ofhis choice, Eagle Scouts — past, present for a total of 21 badges, and and future. complete an approved Eagle Committee member Scout Leadership Service Jeremiah England and his Project before his 18th birth­ brother-in-law, ennis day. According to BSA sta­ Weber of Weber Wood tistics, only 5 to 7 percent of Designs made a 24-by-24- scouts earn this rank. Troop inch Eagle's Nest plaque 157 has had 23 scouts earn with 40 nameplates, with the rank of Eagle Scout. engraving done by S & K Eagle Scouts from Trophy. Sunfield Boy Scout Troop During the Sunfield 157 include: Farmers Picnic in August, 1969 — Gale Haigh the plaque was unveiled, and 1976 — David Thompson a dedication ceremony took 1977 — Curtis Smith and Members of Sunfield place Dec. 26, 2014, by David Brown MichaelBoy Scout Troop 156 Troop 157 for all of its Eagle Ru1 m9f8i1 eld — (kneeling, from left) (kneeling, from Scouts at its holiday Court of 1983 — Kenneth Seybold Stryker Williams, Kameron Honor. The troop has been in Conley and Gabe Cappon, 1989 — Samuel Noffke existence since July 1967 1991 — Michael Dumond (standing) Ryan Bancroft, under the chartered organiza­ 1992 — Eric Brace Dakota Greig-Berends, tions of the Sunfield Village 1994 — Paul Courser Ryan Clark, Michael Council and currently the 1997 — Eric Brace Rumfield, Fran Courser, Sunfield United Methodist 1998 — Joshua Plowman Eric Brace, Ken Seybold, Church. During the troop’s 2008 — Lloyd Corston Kenny Seybold Jr., Aaron 47 years, it was part of the and Jacob Coddaire Clark, Shane Sunstrum Chief Okemos Council in 2009 — Aaron Clark and and Jay Hilts pose for a Lansing. After a recent Mackenzie Coddaire Michigan Boy Scouts of 2010 — Bryan Poddig, og, photo with the troops Shane Eagle’s Nest plaque at America reorganization, it is Tyler Ferrier, their holiday Court of now a part of the Michigan Sunstrum and Ryan Clark Honor. Maple Valley Schools 02712145 AK/T School District Position Posting January 8, 2015 Internal/External Posting Positions: Men’s High School Head Track Coach Duration: Spring 2015 Season Reports To: District Athletic Director Rate of Pay: Per Master Agreement of MVEA Qualifications: 1) Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. 2) Ability to demonstrate and instruct fundamentals. Has knowl­ edge and background in" the assigned sport. 3) Prior coaching experience in assigned sport is required. 4) Coach must possess strong professional/personal morals and ethics and be a positive role model for the student athletes. 5) Ability to coordinate, manage and work with groups and indi■ viduals. < 6) Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with ath­ letes, staff, parents and the community while projecting a posi­ tive image that enhances the school. 7) Demonstrate the ability to keep confidentiality in regards to the Family Privacy Act. Basic Function: Provide leadership and direction for level of athletic program listed. Be able to coordinate school level programs with other agency programs. Develop opportunities for athletes to be exposed to, acquire and demon­ strate speed and agility techniques in their chosen sport. Provide leader­ ship to all lower level coaches. Work in conjunction with Athletic Director to develop and deliver successful program. Application process: Interested intemal/extemal applicants should email a letter of interest and resume to Mindy Schriver, Human Resources at mschriver@mvs.k 12,mi.us. You may also drop off or mail by deadline to Maple Valley Schools, Attn: Mindy Schriver, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096. This posting will commence on Thursday, January 15, 2015. Questions regarding this employment opportunity should be directed, to our Human Resources, Department at 517-852-9699 ext. 10. It is the policy ofMaple Valley Schools that no person shall, on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, sex or disability, be excludedfrom participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment. 2013 - Dakotalee GreigBerends and Hunter Gutierrez 2014 — Ryan Bancroft Eagle Scouts attending the Court of Honor, some of whom live out of state, included Ryan Bancroft (now living in Houghton), Dakota Greig-Berends, Ryan Clark (Grand Rapids), Mike Rumfield (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Eric Brace (Akron, Ohio), Ken Seybold (Portage), Aaron Clark (Indianapolis) and Shane Sunstrum (Grand Ledge). Fran Courser attend­ ed in memory of her son Paul. “The troop was grateful and honored to have many past Eagles in attendance, many driving quite a dis­ tance to be with us to dedi­ cate the plaque the day after Christmas in Paul’s honor,” said committee chairperson DeAnna Clark. Current troop scouts in attendance included Stryker Williams, Kameron Conley, Gabe Cappon, Jay Hilts and visiting Cub Scout Kenny Seybold Jr. from Pack 287 in Portage. The plaque will be on permanent display at the Welch Historical Museum in Sunfield. Call anytime to place your Maple Valley News ad 269-945-9554 or 1-600-870-7095 Members of Sunfield Boy Scout Troop 157 pose at the unveiling of the Eagle’s Nest plaque at the Sunfield Farmers Picnic. Pictured are (from left) Scoutmaster Marley Hilts, Jay Hilts, Kameron Conley, Ethan Kenyon, Eagle Scout Ryan Clark, Joey Vasquez, Gage Foster, Gabe Cappon, Assistant Scoutmaster Wendel Peabody, Jacob Pickens, Talieson VanVIeck and Committee Chairperson DeAnna Clark. Not pictured is Eagle Scout Sam Noffke. IMPORTANT CHANGES TO MEDICAID AND LONG TERM CARE QUESTION: I've heard that Medicaid is making big changes to long term care. Can I still protect my assets? 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(The following of the nation, centered year, Citizens’ Telephone around the Spanish- Co. expanded the service to American War, starting with encompass residential and explosion of the American later, rural areas.) Rumblings ofwar, howev­ battleship Maine in Havana harbor Feb. 15, subsequent er, predominated News head­ rumblings and declaration of lines of April 1898. ‘The lat­ war, and the service of local est reliable war news up to boys in Cuba or the the time of our going to press indicates that war with Spain Philippines. In an era when hometown is inevitable and close at weekly newspapers carried hand,’ reported the News state and national reports, April 15. ‘Spain’s attitude is Nashville News readers bold and defiant. And it now learned the latest war data, seems impossible that a col­ along with the traditional lision can be avoided. Great excitement prevails in accounts of local events. The biggest news in Washington.” The following week, local Nashville in April 1898, next to the declaration ofwar with readers were given this omi­ Spain, was that the village nous news, “Congress has finally was to have a tele­ passed a resolution declaring Cuba free and independent phone exchange. “At last, after many false and demanding that Spain alarms and a great deal of immediately withdraw her talk, Nashville is to assume troops from the Western more metropolitan airs and Hemisphere. President actually have a genuine McKinley has signed the res­ ‘hello shop,’ announced the olution and sent an ultima­ News April 1. tum to Spain. Unless a satisThis Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley was published in the Maple Valley News Feb. 16, 1982 and Jan. 8. 1985. Nashville’s varied and colorful past has been captured in five years of Memories columns. Scores of stories about local people, places and events dating as far back as’the mid-1800s have been recounted in the weekly feature. Old photos have been an important asset to the series; this one was snapped in the 1890s atop the old stand­ pipe water tower in what now is Putnam Park. factory answer is received by Sunday, it is very likely that the USA will declare war. War was declared April 25. On the local scene, May brought news that Nashville was to' have a fine new Catholic church to be estab­ lished in the former Baptist sanctuary. It was proposed by the local Catholics to completely remodel and enlarge the 1876-77 struc­ ture. In the same May 13 issue of the News telling of the Catholics’ plans, local read­ ers were advised, SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley Schools is now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2014-2015 school year, second semester. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Maple Valley Pathways High School. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts are welcome to join our schools. Maple Valley Schools provides safe schools and newly remodeled facilities beginning fall 2015 including technology upgrades. The schools will be reconfigured to offer an early childhood center for Headstart through Grade 1; elementary school grades 2 — 6; secondary building grades 7 — 12; and of course our Pathways High School providing alternative, virtual, and adult learning opportunities. Elementary classrooms includes: V Great Start Readiness (4 year olds) V Special Education Services (4 years old - grade 5)) V Young 5's Program V Kindergarten - Grade 5 V Title I Schoolwide with Blended Learning Interventions V Music, Library, Technology, Physical Education, Art, Health In local business, July 8, the News reported a decision had been made by the Castleton Township board about the location of a new iron bridge proposed for the Thomapple River crossing on North Main. Instead of being placed at the site of an old wooden bridge, the new span was to be joined by use of a union pier to the south end of an existing iron bridge, north of the wooden structure. Some water re-rbuting also was planned. “A clear channel will be cut under [the new bridge] and the present wooden bridge will be filled in. This will make a clear waterway through the road in two places, as is done now during the high-water periods.” Construction of the new bridge commenced more than a year later, in August 1899. With war news still in Continued next page NOTICE TO VILLAGE RESIDENTS Secondary building offers: V Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings V Award winning Agriculture program V Maple Valley Pathways High School (Alternative/Adult/Virtual) v Comprehensive Business programs V Woods/Manufacturing/Sawmill (operating) V Award winning Band program grades 6-12 V Award winning Musical/Drama/Choir programs v Various technology course offerings V Concurrent and dual enrollment opportunities from Lansing Community College, Olivet College, Ferris State University, Kellogg Community College, and others V Advanced Placement Courses: English, Calculus, Biology, US History v Multiple electives, plus hundreds through virtual schools At Maple Valley Schools, your child receives the best of both worlds. The safety and per­ sonal care of a smaller rural school is combined with the program offerings of the larger s urban districts. Teachers in Maple Valley will know and care for your child as an individ­ ual. Your child will be accepted for their strengths and skillfully challenged to improve on their weaknesses. Our school provides many options for students who need additionall support or those who are advanced. Maple Valley Schools offers programs that prepare your children for their future. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, January 12, 2015. Monday, January 26, 2015 is the first day of second semester. For enrollment information call 517.852.9699 or go to our website at mvs.k12.mi.us under schools then documents and formS “Preparations are being the Philippines, Manilla has made to land a large force on fallen into the hands of insur­ Cuban soil the forepart of gents, while Dewey sits next week. All of the watching his prize like a cat Michigan troops are still at watches a mouse, waiting for Island Lake but expect to be Merritt to arrive and take possession. Washington called at any moment.” It was announced in that reports are that a fleet is to be same issue that Frank Smith, sent against Spain.” On June 13, Lt. C.O. an employee ofthe News and nephew of Agnes and Fountain of Grand Rapids Charles Putnam of was in Nashville recruiting Nashville, with whom he for the 35th Michigan made his home, had enlisted Volunteers, predicted to be and was a member ofBattery one of the “crack U.S. regi­ E, 4th Artillery. ments.” An- update of the war Only single men between report came June 3, the age of 19 and 30, stand­ “Admiral Sampson has ing at least five feet, four shelled Santiago defenses, inches in height, were knocking out all except accepted. heavily fortified Morro A few weeks later, Castle, in which the gallant Nashville readers learned Hobson and his men were that four young local men, imprisoned. Some of the Lyle Williams, Homer Ryan, forts have been captured by Ed Mallory and Charles American and Cuban forces, Hartford, had joined the 35th and troops are being landed M.C. regiment and had left daily, with 27,000 more men for Island Lake where they to be sent to Cuba as fast as were under the command of transports are available. In Col. Irish. 06860993 SIDEWALKS MUST BE CLEAN OF SNOW The village would like to remind all village residents that for the safety of children walking to school and any persons wanting to use the sidewalks within the village please remove snow and ice from the sidewalks located in front of your home or business. Ordinance 9-9-99-D requires all occupants of any property located within the Village of Nashville to clear any accumulations of ice or snow from the public sidewalks adjoining the property within 24 hours. If the sidewalk is not cleared as required, the village may cause the sidewalks to be cleared and any costs to the village shall be passed onto the property owner and will be assessed by the village as a lien against the property. Also be aware that state law prohibits property owners from plac­ ing snow into the roadway from their property. Thank yo you Nashville Village Clerk �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 10,2015 — Page 7 Lions second at their own Maple Valley Invitational For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 Automotive 2011 GMC SIERRA SE: De­ nali grill, loaded, running boards, tow pkg., always serviced at Wittenbach in Lowell. 115,000 hwy. miles, $21,900. Call (269)208-9223. Business Services GARAGE DOOR & opener repair special. $30 off broken Spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334-3574. DO YOU WANT QUALITY PRINTING at affordable prices? Call J-Ad Graphics at (269)945-9554. The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team performs during round two Saturday at its own Maple Valley Invitational. The Lions were second to Pewamo-Westphalia in the Lower Division competition. Hastings took the title at its first competition of 2015, winning the Upper Division championship Saturday at the Maple Valley Invitational. The host Lions were sec­ ond to Pewamo-Westphalia, which had the days highest score overall, in the Lower EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Division. Pewamo-Westphalia won the Lower Division title with a score of 676.44, followed by Maple Valley 583.40, Webberville 561.50, Bronson 503.70, Holton 481.72 and Homer 426.60. Pewamo-Westphalia had the day’s best round two score by far, a 212.54, then added a 251.9 in round three. Maple Valley tallied a 180.2 in round one, a 163.80 in round two and a 239.4 in round three. “The girls did a great job Saturday, not only on the mat but also their display of sportsmanship that they have for other teams during our invitational,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Huissen. “We still have some things we can improve on in each round but I am very happy with their overall to Lakewood Jan. 14 for-the performance. We are right first Greater Lansing where we want to be coming Activities Conference jam­ back from Christmas break.” boree. The Hastings girls put together a score of 660.42 to win the Upper Division, posting the best round one score of the day by far, a 227.0. Pewamo-Westphalia was next best in round one with a score of 212.0. The Saxons followed that YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE up with a 173.02 in round IF MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE two and a 260.4 in round BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE three. That was also the top YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT round three score of the day. OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Portland had the best been made in the conditions of a Upper Division round two mortgage made by Benjamin F. score, a 191.74, and finished Martz Jr. and Bridget Nichole LEGAL NOTICE Martz AKA Bridget N. Martz, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lenders successors and/or SALES & SERVICE assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 25, 2011 and recorded 4” TO 12” WELLS December 15, 2011 in Instrument • Residential Number 201112150011805, Barry County Records, Michigan. * Commercial Said mortgage is now held by • Farm American Financial Resources, Inc. by assignment. There is We stock a complete line of... claimed to be due at the date high priority, Nashville matum of the United States • Pumps • Tanks hereof the sum of One Hundred school opened for the fall and will cede the Philippine Thirty Thousand Two Hundred • Plastic & Steel Pipe term in September 1898 with Island to us receiving in Forty-Five and 10/100 Dollars ■ Other Well Supplies ($130,245.10) including interest an enrollment of 284 stu­ return $20 million in cash.” WE OWN OUR OWN dents. Also that month, Dr. The final chapter, howev­ at 4.25% per annum. Under the EQUIPMENT & DO power of sale contained in said E.T. Morris arrived in town er, had not been written on a mortgage and the statute in such OUR OWN WORK. to establish a medical prac­ local level. Frank Smith, the case made and provided, notice Richard Ewing tice that eventually would former News employee, died is hereby given that said mortOwner will be foreclosed by a sale span more than 50 years in May 15,1899, at Ft. Monroe, gage of the mortgaged premises, or GRAVEL WELLS Nashville. October 1898 Va, of basal meningitis, some part of them, at public venA SPECIALTY brought dedication of the “death being the direct result due at the place of holding the Estimates Available Catholics’ new quarters, and from injuries received in the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANU­ letters from local soldiers Battle of Santiago,” claimed ARY 22, 2015. Said premises are serving on various battle one report. located in the Township of Barry County, fronts continued to pour in to After a large funeral serv- Hastings,, the News office that month. ice at the Putnam home, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 21, of Todd's Acres, Township (517) 726-0088 The Nashville weekly rang Smith, 23, was buried with of o Hastings, astngs, Barry arry County, ounty, 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. down the curtain on war military honors at Lakeview Michigan, according to the Plat VERMONTVILLE 00 thereof, as recorded in Liber 4 of news with this Dec. 2 report, Cemetery in Nashville. Now accepting Plats, Page(s) 21, Barry County “ Spain has accepted the ultiMasterCard & Visa Records. The redemption period I 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 The village would like to remind all village residents that there is no parking interest. If the property is sold at allowed on any village residential street between the hours of 2 am and 6 am foreclosure sale, pursuant to or on Main St between the hours of 3 am and 5 am. During the winter months MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person this allows the village to clear the streets of any accumulation of snow without who buys the property at the the hazard of a parked car. In accordance with Ordinance 2-23-78, the Police mortgage foreclosure sale or to can impound and remove the vehicle and/or a citation can be issued to those the mortgage holder for damage to the property - during the who are noncompliant. redemption period. Dated: December 20, 2014 Orlans Associates, P.C.. Attorneys for Thank you Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml Nashville Village Clerk oeseiu? 48007 File No. 14-013941 (12­ 20)(01-10) 06857463 OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP with a three round total of 639.44, followed by Sturgis 545.80 and Pennfield 541.74. Conference action starts for the Lions when they head Continued from previous page — NOTICE TO VILLAGE RESIDENTS NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ON VILLAGE STREETS 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 ANDREW L. BARCROFT and BONNIE BARCROFT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 9, 2011, and recorded on May 20, 2011, in Document No. 201105200005201, and assigned by said mortgagee to PROF-2013-S3 REO I LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven n Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($118,796.32), including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 12, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE EAST 40 RODS, THENCE SOUTH 40 RODS, THENCE WEST 40 RODS,, THENCE NORTH 40 RODS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. 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 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. 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 prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. PROF-2013S3 REO I LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 FS.000031 CONV (01­ 10)(01-31) 06861040 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney.' MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: James Stanaszek AKA James L Stanaszek and Lori Stanaszek, husband and wife as joint tenants to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6, 2001 and recorded December 19, 2001 in Liber 2394 Page 256 Bany County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-D, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2001­ D, by assignment dated December 15, 2014 and record­ ed December 18, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-011863 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($42,670.94) including interest 8.7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 29, 2015 Said prem­ ises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at Monument Z of Steven's Wooded Acres as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 31; thence North 37 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds East, 295.60 feet along the Easterly line of Steven's Road (as platted); thence South 43 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East, 179.34 feet; thence South 34 degrees 44 minutes 59 sec­ onds West, 192 feet more or less to the Northerly line of Steven's Road (as platted); thence North 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 sec­ onds West, 200 feet along said Northerly line to the point of beginning. Formerly described as: Description of parcel of land starting at Monument Z of Steven’s Wooded Acres South 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East, 200 feet to steel stake; thence North 180 feet; thence North 63 degrees 25 minutes 30 Seconds West, 200 feet to Monument Y; thence South 37 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds West, 295 feet to Monument Z place of beginning. Commonly known as 8775 Summit Drive, Delton Ml 49046 fka 190 Rees Road, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ tion of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; 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: 12/27/2014 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-D, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-D, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123-Our File No: 14-11319 (12-27)(01-17) �Page 8 — Just Say 'As Advertised m the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 10. 2015 Trio in double figures as HHS boys knock off Maple Valley Hastings' varsity boys’ basketball team built a double digit lead in the opening quar­ ter and cruised to a 66-44 non-conference victory over visiting Maple Valley Tuesday. Hastings led 14-4 after one quarter, and came out strong in the second half as well, upping a 32-18 half-time lead to 50-27 heading into the final eight minutes. Hastings had three players finish in double figures, led by Alex McMahon's 20 points. Peter Beck con­ tributed 14 points and Clay Coltson ten. The Saxons improved to 4­ I with the victoty. Maple Valley had just one guy in double figures, Andrew Brighton who drilled six three-pointers and led all scorers with 27 points. Isiah Gam added six points for the Lions who are now 1­ 3 overall this season. The Lions’ contest at Stockbridge Friday was post­ poned. The Lions will be home for two Greater Lansing Activities Conference con­ tests next week, against Maple Valley’s Corey Turner flies past Hastings’ Scott Lansing Christian Tuesday Garber as he tries to get a shot up during the second and Lakewood Friday. Maple Valley is currently half Tuesday at Hastings High School. (Photo by Perry 1-1 in the conference. Hardin) Household Income Less than $60,000? Appointments Available in Hastings, Nashville & Delton! IRS Certified Volunteers are available to prepare your Federal and State Tax Returns, ensuring all eligible credits are received. FREE E-filing and Direct Deposit means refunds in as little as 7-10 days! Receive Wages or Other Earned Income? You may qualify for the Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit and other Federal Credits! Receive Social Security or SSI? Rent or Own Your Home? You may qualify for the Homestead Property Tax and Home Heating State Credits! What to Bring to Your Appointment: Social Security cards for ALL household members listed on tax return Wage Information (W-2 and 1099) Pension and Social Security Statements (1099-R and 1099-SSA) Interest and Dividend Statements (1099-INT and 1099-DIV) Mortgage Interest Statement (1098) or Rent Receipts Property Tax Receipts for any property taxes PAID in 2014 Tuition Payments Statement (1098-T) Documentation of Charitable Contributions Child Care Expense Statement Non Taxable Income Amounts: Child Support, DHS payments, SSI Heating Costs for Nov 2013 through Oct 2014_______ To Schedule Your Appointment Call Barry Community Foundation at 269-945-0526 Maple Valley senior guard Andrew Brighton (left) fires a jump shot over Hastings’ Lee Stowe during the fourth quarter of his team’s non-conference loss to the host Saxons .Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings girls spread scoring around to best Maple Valley Ten different players scored for the Saxons as Hastings’ varsity girls’ bas­ ketball team opened the 2015 portion of the schedule with a 57-33 win at Maple Valley Tuesday. The Saxons led 23-11 at the half .arid upped their advantage to 42-23 in the third quarter with the help of three three-pointers in the period. Brenagan Murphy scored 17 points to lead the Saxons' Madison Smith scored all 11 of her points in the second half to help Hastings close out the win. Hastings also got eight points from Lizzy Heide, who hit a pair ofthrees in the third quarter, and six points from Erin Goggins. Grace Meade chipped in five points. The Saxons improve to 3­ 5 overall with the win. Maple Valley got nine points from Emma McGlocklin in the first half and nine from Olivia Ricketts in the second half. Ricketts finished with nine points and McGlocklin led her team with 11. * Bekah Mater Chipped in six points for the Lions. Maple Valley falls to 2-5 overall with the loss. The Lions were scheduled to go to Stockbridge for a Greater Lansing Activities Conference contest Friday, but that contest was post­ poned. The Lions are currently 0­ 3 in the league. Maple Valley will return to action Tuesday at Lansing Christian. First annual alumni basketball game against Olivet planned Sign-up deadline is Jan. 22 Chris Ewing, varsity boys basketball coach for Maple Valley, is planning an alum­ ni basketball game pitting Maple Valley against Olivet. .“Ever wanna relive the good ol’ days and have a sec­ ond chance at beating a rival?” asks Coach Chris Ewing. -Interested players should contact Ewing at 517-749­ 5218 or by email, Ewinggardens@gmail.com. The game will be played at Maple Valley on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. Children 12 and under, in attendance, will have the opportunity to enter a draw­ ing. Two names, one from Maple Valley and one for Olivet will be drawn. Winners will be an honorary coach for a varsity boys bas­ ketball game. Fans are welcome and the cost to attend is $4 per per­ son. Children 10 and under are free. All proceeds will go to benefit the Olivet and Maple Valley boys basket­ ball teams. There is a participation fee of $20 which includes a team T-shirt. Call anytime to place your Maple Valley News ad 269-945-9554 or 1-899-870-7985 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-01-17.pdf 360b43217c8f947ae9d260b9d94570af PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY news Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 3, January 17, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Maple Valley board welcomes new members by Patti Farnum Staff Writer Maple Valley saw some new faces at Monday's school board meeting. The election of the officers pro­ vided changes in the ranks. April Heinze retains her position as president and vice president is newcomer, Mark Rushford. Michelle Dunkelberger, new to the board, is secretary and Tim Burd remains as treasurer. Brian Green continues to be a member of the board as well. Rounding out the board •are newcomers, Rob Franks and Craig Lackscheide. Burd offered to serve as representative for the Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors. Green is serving as representative to Eaton County School board, and Rushford will be the rep­ resentative to the District School Improvement Committee. On Friday, Maple Valley middle school students showed off their skills with “Beat the Super,” a math competition between Maple Valley's superintendent, Michelle Falcon, and 30 stu­ dents from grades six through eight. The top 10 from each grade level were chosen to put their skills to work competing against g Falcon. Students were pre sented with rewards, and cel­ ebrated by eating pizza and taking in a movie. Fuller Street Elementary will have a similar competition, called, “math bee” on Friday, Jan. 23. . J-Ad graphics staff writer, Shari Carney has earned the Lion Pride award. “She shows up to every­ thing,” said Michelle Falcon, who announced the selection but delayed presentation in Carney’s absence. “Shari shows up to all the school board meetings and attends all the games to take pic­ tures. She goes above and beyond.” Julie Nelson is the new State Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Potterville, takes the ceremonial oath of office admin­ istered by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert P. Young Jr. (left) in the state Capitol. Joining Barrett are wife, Ashley, daughter, Eleanora, and son, Patrick. Rep. Tom Barrett begins House term State Rep. Tom Barrett, of the 71st House District, has announced the opening of his Lansing office follow­ ing swearing in by Supreme Court ChiefJustice Robert P. Young at the state Capitol. Residents may contact Barrett toll free at 1-855EATON71 (855-328-6671). He can also be reached at his Lansing office at 517-373­ 0853, via email at TomBarrett@house.mi.gov, and by mail at P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, MI 48909­ 7514. His office is located in the Anderson House Office Building, 124 S. Capitol Ave., Room 1090. “I am here to serve the hard-working families in the district, and am eager to hear their ideas and suggestions on how to improve state and local government,” said Barrett. Legislative staffers Kyle DeMars and Ronald Kendall join Barrett in his Lansing office. DeMars, a Potterville High School graduate, served in Iraq with the U.S. Marines, and is a graduate of Central Michigan University. Kendall worked in the House of Representatives in Maple Valley musical direc­ tor. Julie has helped with previous productions and has kept things moving. She accepted the position after Amy Jo Kinyon had to resign for personal reasons. According to Green, refunding of the 2005 bonds is on schedule. The strategic planning committee will continue its process on Saturday, Jan. 17 in the high school library. “As we go through the Strategic Planning process, we will create a plan of action for our curriculum, instruction, and assessment for Maple Valley Schools.” said Falcon. The Best Practices Incentive Resolution was approved at Monday night's meeting. “Michelle and I have reviewed the guidance on the Financial Best Practices Incentive for the current year, and the district can move forward in securing the one-time grant of $50 per pupil allocation for 2014­ 201,” said Business Manager Darryl Sydloski. “Districts must meet seven out of nine best practices criteria in order to get the funding. After Michigan Department of Education gives - its g approval, we should start receiving payment with February's state aid. Rep. Callton didn’t miss a vote in 2014 State Rep. Mike Callton of Nashville is sworn into office for his third term by Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Young Jr. on Jan. 14. Pictured with Young and Callton are 87th District staffers Alan Klein of Hastings (left) and Nick Wake of Middleville. State Rep. Mike Callton achieved a perfect voting record for the 2014 calendar year, making it the fourth year in a row he did not miss any votes cast in the state House. Callton cast all 811 record roll-call votes during the past 2012 and 2013 and is a grad­ uate of Western Michigan year, according to official vote tallies, bringing to 2,862 University. Barrett resides in the total number of times Potterville with his family. hb’s pushed the voting but­ He is currently serving with ton. In his two terms in the Nashville the Army National Guard as office, Republican lawmaker hasn’t a helicopter pilot. Barrett worked for the Michigan missed a single vote. “The good people of Barry Department of Treasury and Ionia Counties put their prior to his election. “I promise to work hard faith in me to show up and every day to represent the represent them in Lansing,” interests of our community,” said Callton, “and, when it’s Barrett said. ‘T am honored voting time, I won’t let them and humbled to have this down. I’m encouraged by the growth of our economy responsibility.” due to some tough decisions that had to be made, and cer- tainly more of those deci­ sions lie ahead as we contin­ ue doing everything we can to cement a healthy and solid economy.” Callton’s accessibility as well as willingness to approach issues from a basis of common sense and respect for others is often praised, according to a press release from his office, and he said he looks forward to continu­ ing to work on issues that are brought to his attention by residents of the communities he represents. In This Issue • Barry County Central Dispatch hosting open house Jan. 26 • Grant writers invited to free presentation Tuesday • Updated 911 Center hosting open house • Friday night basketball results �Page 2 — Just Say 'As Adtwtaed in the 1 liepie Valley News’ Saturday, January 17,2015 tonuC0®h Friday Night Specials Jackfe Jud/t z Country Kettle Oms 7 Omm 6AM ■ 8PM and Schedule of Events HASTINGS 4 AILYou-Can-Eat Cod, Perch, Shrimp, Clam Stripe or Catfish sif Saturday Night Specials 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Commission on Aging Menu Featuring Prime Rib, BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork & Dressing All dinners include Soup de Salad Bar Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. A 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, Ml •phone: 517-852-9210 <,, 800-638-7484 INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE Y)3b w ww.kLnloilpropant.com -- Now Scheduling Appointments Call us for a quote before you purchase your do-it-yourself software LE^VALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping Barry County Commission on Aging Merita and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Jan. 19 COA Closed. MLK Day. No meal delivery. Tuesday, Jan. 20 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, fruit cup, whole wheat roil. Wednesday, Jan. 21 Salisbury steak, baked potato with sour cream, green beans, orange, whole wheat roll. Thursday, Jan. 22 Turkey with cheddar cheese, bun, soup of the day, coleslaw, banana. Friday, Jan. 23 BBQ chicken, leg quarter, winter squash, broccoli, Jell o with fruit, whole whet roll. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Jan. 19 COA Closed. MLK Day. No meal delivery. Tuesday, Jan. 20 Hard boiled eggs, black bean salad, citrus sections, cookie. Wednesday, Jan. 21 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad. Mandarin oranges, whole wheat roll. Thursday, Jan. 22 Cottage cheese, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, granola bar. Friday, Jan. 23 Sliced roast beef with Swiss cheese, flat bread, car­ rot raisin salad, applesauce. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Jan. 19 COA Closed. MLK Day. No meal delivery. Tuesday, Jan. 20 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, whole wheat roll, fruit cup. Wednesday, Jan. 21 Tortilla/burrito filling, sauce, shredded cheese, refried beans, southwestern com, orange. Thursday, Jan. 22 Chicken teriyaki, rice with vegetables, Brussels sprouts, applesauce. Friday, Jan. 23 BBQ chicken thigh, winter squash, broccoli, whole wheat roll, grapes. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 19 - COA Closed. MLK Day. Tuesday, Jan. 20 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. introduction 9:30-10:30 (Regular Line Dancing resumes 10:30-11:30; Play Wii 9:00 a.m.; COA Board Meeting 2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m.; Wednesday, Jan. 21 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Arthritis Topics w/Laurels of Sandy Creek 10:30 a.m.; Euchre 12:30­ 2:30 p.m.. Delton: TV Strings. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard; BP Checks 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Free Zumba Introduction 12:45-1:15 p.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, Jan. 23 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Ballroom Dancing Introduction 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m.; Euchre, BYOG 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Grant writers invited to free presentation Tuesday Jill Hickey • Tracy Janousek • Amy Peters 157 South Main, Vermontville, MI 517-726-1300 SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley Schools is now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2014-2015 school year, second semester. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Maple Valley Pathways High School. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts are welcome to join our schools. Maple Valley Schools provides safe schools and newly remodeled facilities beginning fall 2015 including technology upgrades. The schools will be reconfigured to offer an early childhood center for Headstart through Grade 1; elementary school grades 2-6; sec­ ondary building grades 7 — 12; and of course our Pathways High School providing alternative, virtual, and adult learning opportunities. Elementary classrooms includes: V Great Start Readiness (4 year olds) V Special Education Services (4 years old — grade 5) V Young 5 s Program V Kindergarten - Grade 5 V Title I Schoolwide with Blended Learning Interventions V Music, Library, Technology, Physical Education, Art, Health Secondary building offers: V Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings VAward winning Agriculture program V Maple Valley Pathways High School (Altemative/Adult/Virtual) v Comprehensive Business programs V Woods/Manufacturing/Sawmill (operating) V Award winning Band program grades 6-12 V Award winning Musical/Drama/Choir programs V Various technology course offerings V Concurrent and dual enrollment opportunities from Lansing Community College, Olivet College, Ferris State University, Kellogg Community College, and others V Advanced Placement Courses: English, Calculus, Biology, US History v Multiple electives, plus hundreds through virtual schools At Maple Valley Schools, your child receives the best of both worlds. The safety and per­ sonal 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 individ­ ual, Your child will be accepted for their strengths and skillfully Challenged to improve on their weaknesses. Our school provides many options for students who need additional support or those who are advanced. Maple Valley Schools offers programs that prepare your children for their future. Kellogg Community College's Nonprofit Alliance will host a free networking event next week for individ­ uals and organizations inter­ ested in grant writing. The event, presented in conjunction with the Nonprofit Network in Jackson, will be from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, at the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Headquarters, 1 Michigan Ave. East, Battle Creek. It will include a con­ vening of the Mid Michigan Grant Writers Network and will begin with a panel dis­ cussion with several local organizations on topics such as funding and strategic pri­ orities for 2015. Panelists including individuals representing the Battle Creek Community Foundation, the Guido A. and Elizabeth H. Binda Foundation, the Miller Foundation, United Way of s To register for the free event, fill out the online form on the event web page, www.nonprofitalliance.org/e vents/393. For more information about the event, call the Nonprofit Alliance, 269­ 565-2190. Updated 911 Center hosting open house The newly completed training facility expansion at Barry County Central Dispatch will be featured during an open house on Monday, Jan. 26. The public is invited to tour the coun­ ty’s emergency services cen­ ter. The event, from 4 to 7 p.m., will be open to visitors of all ages and will include guided tours ofthe entire 911 center. Visitors will be able to see advanced communica­ tions technology in action and meet the people who operate it. Visitors also will have an opportunity to create their own Smart911 profiles. The public is encouraged to attend the event at the center, 2600 Nashville Road, Hastings, near Thomapple Manor. Nashville !EH. I arms p SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, January 12, 2015. Monday, January 26, 2015 is the first day of second semester. For enrollment information, -call 517.852.9699 or go to our website at mvs.k12.mi.us under schools then documents and f°rrnss 06860993 the Battle Creek and Kalamazoo Region and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation — also will offer advice to those seeking grants from their organizations. The event will wrap up with time for networking and small group discussion. 517-852-0868 You're In, You’re Out... You're Hqjme Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Jus* Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, January 17, 2015 — Page 3 Sharon S. Daniels HASTINGS, MI - Sharon S. Daniels, age 72, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, Janu. 10, 2015 at her home. Sharon was bom in Kalamazoo on July 27, 1942, the daughter of Chester and Guila (Smith) Wilder. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools. She was the widow of Gary Daniels. The couple met socializing in Lake Odessa, and were married August 11, 1972. They made their home together in the Hastings area where they raised their family together. They had celebrated over 41 years of marriage when Gary passed away in 2013. Sharon's greatest joy was taking care of her family and she took great pride in tend­ ing to the needs of their fam­ ily's household. She loved working in the kitchen cook­ ing and baking. She also enjoyed crafting and looked Betty I ®l | p- tt lit mt rd p®, Ittb fa affl. fa «inlmilis if if ita lit ml al k sal Nonprofit fat, > L M, L. forward to the family's annu­ al trip to the Barry County Fair, which was always a highlight to summer. Sharon is survived by her mother, Guila Wilder; three daughters, Cherri (Jack) Holden, Angela (Ron) Watson, Heather (Rick) Haines; two sons, Mike (Beth) Kennedy, Jeff (Heather) Kennedy; two sis­ ters, Bonnie (Paul) Hoffman, Sunny (Richard) Huver; James “Jim” E. Sherman three brothers, Arden (Carolyn) Wilder, Neil (Nancy) Wilder, Vem Wilder; her grandchildren, Jack (Brandi) Holden III, Justin (Kendi) and Dylan Kennedy, Koty (Laci) Watson, Ryan Watson, Hannah and Luke Haines, and great granddaughters Kinnley and Kali Watson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Gary Daniels, and her father, Chester Wilder. Memorial services wereheld at the Daniels Funeral Nashville, on Home, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015, with Pastor Gary Newton officiating. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Pennock Hospice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net 45 years. Betty loved to do crafts; bead work, and canvas draw­ ing. With her husband, the couple enjoyed fishing, until Betty fell out of the Boat! During Rocky's time in the service Betty was able to travel all over the world. Betty worked at the local medical center on M-79 for several years, and also at a hospital in New Hampshire as a nurse's aide while she and Rocky were stationed there. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the funeral service on Tuesday Jim is survived by his chil­ dren, Sheryl (Kalen) Swift, Darla (David) Franklin; his sister Edith Baldwin; broth­ er, Robert (Naomi) Sherman: his sister- in-law, Mary Sherman; six grandchildren and six great great grandchil­ dren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma, who passed away in 2011; broth­ ers, Lawrence and Noble Jr. (Juanita) Sherman. Funeral services were held at the Nashville Church of the Nazarene, Nashville, on years before he retired in Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, with 1994. When he was not Pastor Jeffrey Hodge offici­ working in and around the ating. In lieu of flowers, memori­ church Jim enjoyed wood­ working and his model train al contributions can be made sets. After retiring, he and to the Nashville Church of Norma spent some of their the Nazarene. Funeral arrangements have free time traveling, but always found themselves been entrusted to the Daniels back at church enjoying the Funeral Home in Nashville. fellowship and presence of For further details please our website at those involved in growing visit www.danielsfuneralhome.net their ministry. Eva R. Hampton Rockford VERMONTVILLE, MI Betty L. Rockford, age 83, of Vermontville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 at Oakview Adult Foster Care, Hastings, Barry County. Betty was. born in Bellevue on November 5, 1931, the daughter of the late Earl and Esther (Damm) Linsley. She was the widow of Alfred "Rocky" Rockford. The couple was married in Tampa, FL at McDeal Air Force Base on August 9, 1955. When Rocky left the service the couple returned to the Vermontville area where they raised their fami­ ly together. When Rocky passed away in October 2000 the couple had been married NASHVILLE, MI - James "Jim" E. Sherman, age 82, of Nashville, passed away Monday, Jan.. 12, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Jim was bom on May 14, 1932, the son of the late Noble and Neitta (Salter) Sherman. He was raised in the Stockbridge, Leslie area until high school, graduating from Okemos High School. He continued his education at Spring Arbor College and later graduated from Olivet Nazarene College in 1957. He was the widower of Norma (Moore) Sherman who passed away in 2011. Jim served his country in the United States Marine Corp and was honorably discharged in July 1954 after serving in the Korean War. Jim's life work was centered around his devotion to the ministry. He served as a Nazarene minister for 24 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Interment will take place immediately following the funeral service at Fort Custer National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the fam­ ily has requested memorial contributions be made to Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net NASHVILLE, MI- Eva R. 85, of Hampton, age 85, Nashville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 at Stonebridge Adult Foster Care in Bellevue. Eva was bom in Nashville on December 28, 1928 and was raised in the Nashville area. She was the widow of Mr. William E. Hampton. The couple was married on November 3, 1947 and made their home together in the Maple Grove and Nashville areas where they raised their family together. The couple had been married 66 years when Bill passed away in 2014. During their retirement, the couple wintered in Summerfield, FL where they enjoyed visiting the local flea markets. Eva took great pride in taking care of her family; and spending time baking was a big part ofwhat she enjoyed. Eva made the best pies! She also enjoyed sewing and playing cards. YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! 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Ricketts made it the game just when they were rest of the way, but Schrader leading a Lion comeback bid. picked up her fifth foul soon They each picked up their after returning to the ball game. “This group has kind of adapted the (mantra) ‘no excuses’,” said Maple Valley head coach Landon Wilkes. “We’re just going to do what we can do. Hie ten girls who stepped on the floor tonight contributed to that. Some girls that were out there in very key situations held their own. Would we like to come away with a win? Yeah, we would, but I think we took some steps in the right direc­ tion. Now, the hard part is are we going to be able to contin­ ue from this point forward.” It was a two-point game in the final minutes despite Lakewood allowing the Lions’ just one field goal in the first half, a little running one--hander that Emily Morris banked in with a'minute left in the half. Lakewood outscored the Lions 9-0 in the opening quarter, but Maple Valley went 6-of-8 at the free throw line in the second quarter to inch closer by the half. Lakewood led 15-7 at the break The Lakewood lead got to nine points early in the sec­ ond half, but the Lions whit­ tled it back down to three The Lions’ Payton Schrader (right) and Erica Burkett (back) swarm Lakewood’s points. The Vikings were Aaron Kietzman in the lane during the third quarter of Friday’s GLAC contest at Maple back up seven by the start of Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) the fourth quarter, and were still up seven with 2:48 to play before Ricketts scored five straight points to pull her team within 30-28 with 1:38 left. The game never would have been as close if the Vikings had knocked down Just getting to Olivet minute 28 seconds into their ya Baird, ar, Levi ev Roush ous, some free ree throws. rows. They ey were Wyatt Austin Creller and Holden 13-of-32 at the free throw Wednesday was almost all 130-pound match. the Lions needed to do. Lion coach Tony Creller won by forfeit for the line. Maple Valley’s varsity Wawiemia was pleased with Lions. “That’s all we did yesterwrestling team scored its first Crouch’s performance, and The Lions are now 1-2 in day basically was shoot,” said Greater Lansing Activities thought Bryce Bignal wres- the conference. Lakewood head coach Denny Conference victory, topping tled well in a 13-6 loss to Maple Valley is at Quincy Frost “We should have ran the Eagles 30-28 at Olivet Olivet’s Shane McKeown in today for a tournament and and maybe we would have High School. the 171-pound match. will be back at it in the league shot better, but we made The Lions forfeited two Overall though, it was a Wednesday when it plays plays down the stretch. weight classes. The Eagles tough night for the Lions.. host to Stockbridge. Battle They’re a physical team. forfeited four. There were Olivet won four of the five Creek Lakeview will also They rebound like crazy. We also three weight classes weight classes where each wrestle non-conference duals did a better job of cutting off where neither team sent a team had a wrestler; getting a with the Lions and Panthers angles and made a few free wrestler to the mat. ttechnical fall from Wyatt Wednesday. throws at the end.” Kodee Crouch got the Autrey at 119 pounds and The Vikings missed four Lions’ lone victory on the Mateo Palarios at 152. Mark straight free throws after mat, coming from behind to Fox at 160 added a 7-2 win Ricketts pulled her team within two with a three-point play, pin Olivet’s David Hewer 1 over the Lions’ Jason Bassett. but the Lions could never takee advantage. Finally, Kate by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Fouls and injuries depleted both Lakewood and Maple Valley Friday night. The Vikings lost sophoGabie more guard Shellenbarger to an ankle injury late in the third quarter,, lostjunior guard Karly Morris to her fifth foul in the fourth quarter, and managed to hold on for a 36-30 Greater Activities Lansing Conference victory at Maple Valley High School. Crouch win and four forfeits get Lion team victory at Olivet THE we WORK flLl winter. Antenna Men TV ANTENNAS &TOWERS INSTALLED & REPAIRED! | www.theantennamen.com • 269-967-8241 £ DOBBIN'S eo “ r AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for Our Diagnostic Computer Software h Compatible With All Makes * Models 945-0191 O JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO JiWVICJ. IMC. I LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M 79 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE Vermontville UMC dinner Jan. 21 The monthly community dinner, at the Vermontville United Methodist Church will be held Wednesday, Jan. 21, from 5 to 7 p.m. with goulash, green beans, peach­ es and dessert on the menu. Eat and enjoy a stress-free evening of good food and friendly fellowship. Everything is furnished, so come on over and let the church cook for the family. Vermontville UMC is locat­ ed at 108 N. Main St in Vermontville. Maple Valley’s Emma teammate Erica Burkett from Lakewood’s Marie ing the second quarter School. (Photo by Brett McGIocklin (5) flies in to help (left) knock a rebound away Hendrickson in the lane dur­ Friday at Maple Valley High Bremer) Richmond sank a pair of free throws, then Marie Hendrickson hit two and then Aaron Kietzman hit two to seal the Viking victory. Lakewood got eight points from Marie Hendrickson in the paint. Shellenbarger finished with seven points, Richmond six and Marandon Barton five. Richmond didn’t struggle at the free throw line. She was 4-of-4 at the stripe.. Emma McGIocklin, Ricketts and Schrader had seven points each for the Lions. McGIocklin attacking a bit, and Ricketts and Schrader getting chances near the basket spurred the Lion comeback. “I think our effort was good,” said Wilkes. “I think we worked. We showed moments tonight where we worked hard and we worked smart. I do think there is a dif­ ference. We had our chances. A two-point ball game and we had a couple looks at the bas­ ket. “We didn’t quit. We were down eight or more at one time and fought back to cut it to two and we had our chances.” Wilkes was pleased with all ten girls who stepped on the floor for him. It wasn’tjust the high scor­ ers Frost was pleased with either, liking the way guards Emily Barker and Aaron Kietzman battled against the Lions’ pressure. Lakewood is now 5-4 over­ all and 3-3 in the GLAC. Maple Valley falls to 2-7 and 0-5 in the conference. The Lions will be on the road Tuesday for a non-conference contest at Delton Kellogg. 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M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryvllle Rd.) Sunday Worship s 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 STEPHAN PHILIPS 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: PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 8593 Cloverdale Road ST. 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The capacity to love is strong and expansive in most of us, though it sometimes needs to be reawakened. We should reflect on how we can be more loving in our daily life. And tend to our relationships os we would a delicate plant, and do our utmost to love everyone we come into contact with. Its a flame that spreads mightily. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH Dean_co_un_ter 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 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11 AO am. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2.00 p.m. 1 PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominattonal) 1011 E. 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Wedding Card Mailbox Save the date cards Magnets Table Cards Gifts Wedding Favors Wedding Photos ource 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 Open Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:30 Historic Charlton Park receives grant Historic Charlton Park announced it has received funding to hire a full-time programs summer intern through the support of the W.S. and Lois VanDalson Foundation. The VanDalson Foundation’s support will allow the park to make the formerly-part-time programs internship full-time and cre­ ate additional public pro­ gramming for the local com­ munity. The primary goal of the internship will be to create interpretive “hot spots” along Historic Charlton Park’s trail system. The “hot spots” are intended to accen­ tuate more than three miles of trails within the park’s 300 acres and draw attention to significant areas through new outdoor signage. Along with the historic village, the park includes docks, boat launch and swimming areas along Thomapple Lake, wooded areas, fields, wetlands, pavil­ ions and prehistoric Indian settlements. The signs will mainly focus on the natural areas, but also may include historic notations. The intern will be respon­ sible for all aspects of the project, including managing" a small budget, researching, construction and installation of the signs. The intern also will assist with education programs for elementary stu­ dents, No Family Left Indoors events, and other community programs. “We are confident that enhancing the trail system will encourage greater usage and add additional educa­ tional opportunities to the park’s natural space,” said Dan Patton, director of Historic Charlton Park. “We are pleased that the VanDalson Foundation found merit in our proposal.” This internship will help widen the park’s program offerings to have a greater impact on learning in the community. The internship announce­ ment will be posted in February on the park’s web­ site (www.charltonpark.org), along with the annual collec­ tions and exhibits internship. The park is currently seeking a special events intern. Information can be found on the website. Historic Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79 at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. DNR announces discount in non-resident fishing licenses The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced that a discount of just over 10 percent has been approved for non-resident annual fishing licenses for 2015. The cost of the non­ resident annual fishing license will go from $76 to $68 starting March 1. The decision came during the Jan. 15 meeting of the Natural Resources Commission. Michigan’s fishing license options originally were restructured March 1, 2014. Since that time, a review of feedback from customers, local businesses and others suggested substantial merit in discounting the annual fishing license fee charged to non-residents. In response to those concerns the DNR has discounted the price. “Discounting the non-resi­ dent annual fishing license will encourage more out-of­ state visitors to come and experience Michigan’s world-class fisheries — and the many other outstanding recreational opportunities available in this state,” said DNR Director Keith Creagh. Anglers still will have five options to choose from when making their purchase in 2015. All fishing licenses are good for all species. All 2015 fishing licenses will be good March 1, 2015, through March 31,2016. • Resident annual — $26 • Non-resident annual license— $68. • Senior annual (for resi­ dents age 65 or older) — $11 • 24-hour (resident or non-resident) — $10. • 72-hour (resident or non-resident) — $30. Non-residents also can purchase the hunt/fish combo license for $266, and residents can purchase it for $76. The hunt/fish combo consists of a base license, annual fishing license and two deer tags. A base license is not required when pur­ chasing only a fishing license. For more information on fishing in Michigan, visit www.michigan.gov/fishing. January celebrates impact of mentoring, shows need for more mentors “Mentoring Works” is the simple theme of Michigan Mentoring Month. The annual effort, being celebrated in January, high­ lights the importance and impact of mentoring in com­ munities across the state. The “Mentoring Works” theme is designed to cele­ brate the everyday, ordinary people who are making a dif­ ference for kids in Michigan. Mentors don’t need spe­ cial skills, said Mentor Michigan director Amber Troupe; all they need to do is care about kids and volun­ teer about an hour a week. “Young people who par­ ticipate in mentoring rela­ tionships experience long­ term benefits related to increased educational oppor­ tunities, career preparation and community engage­ ment,” Troupe said. “Mentors play a key role in opening doors in a young adult’s mind to the life choices one must make in order to be a successful, autonomous and contributing citizen.” Mentor Michigan is the lead agency for Michigan mentoring activities and is an initiative of the Michigan Community Service Commission, the state’s lead agency on service and volun­ teerism. In addition to spotlighting the impact of mentoring, Michigan Mentoring Month also draws awareness to the need for mentors in the state. Though more than 17,000 mentors currently serve 23,000 Michigan youths, the number of youths waiting to get a mentor is in the thou­ sands. “Mentoring takes as little as an hour a week, but that hour is immeasurable in terms of the impact it will have on a young child,” said Ginna Holmes, executive director of MCSC. “Mentored students are more likely to increase their grades, enroll in college and participate in extracurricular activities.” Holmes, along with direc­ tors of mentoring programs around Michigan, will be traveling to the National Mentoring Summit later this month to explore and advance mentoring’s posi­ tive impact on individuals and communities and bring back new ideas for the state. For information on how to support a young person through mentoring, visit the Mentor Michigan website, www.michigan.gov/mentormichigan. �Just Say'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 17,2015 — Page 7 Shoppers will get dream bags on MLK Day QI (IN 'Ml. Natasha Offerman’s art students at Central and Southeastern elementary schools and St. Rose School in Hastings, have decorated about 6,000 paper grocery bags with their dreams of a better world in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his famous “I have a dream” speech. The bags-will be distrib­ uted to customers at Family Fare in Hastings Monday, Jan. 19. The bags, decorated by students from Young Fives to fifth grade at Central and Southeastern and kindergarten through second grade at St. Rose, will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis. GET MORE LOCAL NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. iSp*i Oft i<pl <l SSbi Money Matters Invest in Smart Advertising , w1 Ensure you're reaching more potential customers with targeted advertising in our Money Matters Section. 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Heavy storms hampered trains, requiring multiple locomotives to move them, but adequate snow covering was a boon to cutter and sleigh travel. Here, a team waits patiently for a farmer’s sleigh to be loaded at the old 1881 grist mill on North Main Street. This winter scene predates the “apple wing,” which was added to the mill during the 1907 to 1916 ownership of the F.L. Kyser family. This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley was published in the Maple Valley News Jan. 15, 1985. The recent ice storm that inundated Nashville and much of southern Michigan will surely go down in histo­ ry as a record-setter for the widespread misery it caused. Nashville residents can add another exciting chapter to the saga ofthe village’s year­ ly battle with Old Man Winter — a struggle that has been recorded locally for well over a century. Yellowing pages of The Nashville News echo season­ al scenes that have been repeated with variations for 100-plus years. Tales of those winters past are recap­ tured here with several such excerpts. Some of the items appeared earlier in a Memories published in January 1981. Memories of the Past Feb. 5 Trains were delayed as much as six hours Tuesday, due to heavy snow, which drifted as much as 11 feet deep in places. By later afternoon, the big snowplow had all tracks cleared. Thermometer [registered] 25 degrees below zero yesterday morning. The January thaw this year was a complete failure.” Winter of 1884-85 Feb. 14 — “This section has been visited by another big snowstorm, which was one of the most severe and distressing, not only to man and beast, but also to traffic and business, that ever visit­ Winter of 1874-75 ed us. The storm began Feb. 2 — “Another frigid, Sunday night and continued blustering snowstorm has set three t days. The railroad and in as we go shiveringly to highways were blockaded by press this Thursday morning snow, and the situation ... Last Tuesday morning the greatly aggravated by the approved, legal thermometer severe weather, the ther­ reading on Main Street was mometer indicating at one 23 degrees below zero.” time 24 degrees below.” Feb. 9 — “The weather in Winter of 1886-87 this locality has hot been Jan. 8 — “The thermome­ warmer than 8 degrees below ter registered 22 degrees zero any morning for the past below zero Sunday morning two weeks and has dropped at daybreak, the coldest of as low as 34 degrees below.” the season.” March 5, — “The snow is Jan. 15 — “The extreme three feet or more deep on weather of last week caused the level and still falling. The our boiler to freeze up and trains still are coming burst three flues, rendering a through regularly, but this large amount of physical morning, there were four Endeavor necessary for the locomotives on the east­ printing of The News." bound train and even then, it Winter of 1900-01 was tough going. Another Jan. 4 — “It was 5 below terrific snowstorm set in zero Wednesday morning by Sunday night and has raged the most accurate thermome­ intermittently ever since. ters in town. Some read as Verily, the old timers who cold as 12 below.” have cried, “winter ain’t Jan. 25 — “A regular what she used to be,’ are blizzard struck this area pulling in their chilly necks.” Saturday, and temperatures Winter of 1880-81 dropped to below zero Jan. 1 — “A cold wave Sunday ... The fishing party struck this section Tuesday of six Nashville men who night, and the mercury sank left last week for Barryton, to 20 degrees below zero have wired that they are before daylight Wednesday. snowbound there and may The pumps in almost every not be home for another yard were frozen up.” week” Feb. 1 — “The party of fishermen who had been marooned at Barryton arrived home yesterday. They report good fishing and hunting, as well. Taylor Walker killed two bobcats during their stay there.” Feb. 15 — “The coldest night of the winter was Wednesday night, when after a pleasant day, the ther­ mometer suddenly dropped to 10, 12 and some say 16 below zero.” Winter of 1901-02 Dec. 20 — “the weather of the past week has been pret­ ty nearly a record breaker. It is said that not in 28 years has the state experienced such severe weather in December. The mercury has been below zero nearly every night for the past week, and the days have been very cold.” Jan. 10 — “Nashville suf­ fered a scarcity ofwood for a few days last week, and some unscrupulous sellers took advantage of the situa­ tion to practically double the price. A break in the cold weather over the weekend eased the situation, however, and now that more wood is coming into town, the situa­ tion is about normal again.” Winter of 1903-04 Feb. 5 — “Another coal famine threatens Nashville, with all local dealers entirely out of stock and no immedi­ ate promise of further ship­ ments. Meanwhile wood has advanced to $3 a cord .... Rural mail carriers have had a hard winter, the roads being so bad that no carrier has completely covered his rounds in several weeks. Several days this past week, none of the carriers even ventured out oftown.” Winter of 1908-09 Feb. 4 — “The storm that struck Nashville Thursday night was not confined to The winter of 1903-04 was particularly hard on rural mail carriers. Roads were so bad in January that no local carrier was able to completely cover his rounds for sev­ eral weeks, reported The Nashville News, and for the first few days of February none even ventured out Of town. This photo of that era shows a longtime Vermontville mail carrier believed to be Barna Kelley. The inscription superimposed on the post office building in background reads, “Kelly, Vermontville mail carrier for 25 years.” Note sleds displayed for sale behind youngsters at right. Nashville suffered a scarcity of wood following a near-record bout of bitter December weather in the winter of 1901-02. The shortage gave some unscrupulous sellers an opportunity to practically double their prices. Two years later, a coal famine threatened Nashville. When local supplies were exhausted in early February 1904, the cost of wood escalated to $3 a cord. This circa-1910 photo shows a stockpile of wood near John Taylor’s crate factory (center background), which stood on the north side of Reed Street, just east of State. any one locality. East, west, north and south it raged all day Friday. Deaths and injuries were sustained by many; trains were delayed, in fact, it was the worst storm ofthe present winter. No one was injured in Nashville. W.M. Moore, Middleville section boss, died from injuries received in the storm.” Winter of 1929-30 Dec. 26 — “Nashville and vicinity experience what old-timers say is the worst snow storm ever this early in the season ... 12 to 15 inches of snow on the level was whipped by a stiff wind into two- to six-foot-high drifts that defied the use of auto­ mobiles and on numerous roads blocked passage to the extent that teams were unable to get through during the past week.” Jan. 2 “Last week’s snow storm cost the village of Nashville about $300 for snow removal, making it the most expensive storm on record.” Winter of 1930-31 Jan. 22 — “Our spring weather had a decided set­ back, Old Man Winter came for a weekend visit and is remaining for a spell. The snow wasn’t so deep, but the snowplow on Main and Reed streets was very welcome, and the horse-drawn snow remover — which has hardly been out this winter — was out Monday morning clear­ ing the walks. Later, load after load was removed from the Main Street gutters by the village.” Winter of 1948-49 Dec. 23 — “Electrical and telephone service in most areas throughout the state was back to normal this week after one of the worst ice storms in recent years. Electrical service went off in this general area shortly before midnight Wednesday and in some areas was off until the next afternoon. Telephone service on some rural lines still was out of commission at the end of the week. Damage to telephone lines north of Nashville was especially heavy. From McIntyre’s comers on north, cross-arms and poles were broken off, and the ice-coat­ ed lines lay in a tangle on the ground. Special construction crews were still working there Sunday. Around Ionia, the ice seemed to be even worse than in this locality.” Dec. 30 — “People who received new thermometers for Christmas had a chance to give them a good break­ ing-in. Temperatures locally stood from 6 to 9 above zero Christmas morning, which was about the coldest Dec. 25 in a quarter century ... Skating has been good on the upper mill pond, which has­ n’t always been the case as early as Christmas. Everything’s dandy for those who got skates for Christmas, but there are an estimated 37 disgusted own­ ers of new sleds who want their parents to move farther north.” Winter of 1951-52 Dec. 20 — “It must be news, everyone is talking about the weather. This area, along with all of Michigan and the Midwest was hit over the weekend by the coldest December weather in 27 years, Following a heavy snow Friday, temperatures dropped to near zero by Saturday morning, and early Sunday brought thermome­ ter readings as cold as 10 below. Sunday night the Continued next page �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 17,2015 — Page 9 LEGAL NOTICE fang a to i It ■ajirt'gAiMim tatoj^OW o 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: James Stanaszek AKA James L Stanaszek and Lori Stanaszek, husband and wife as joint tenants to Option One Mortgage Corporation, Mortgagee, dated December 6, 2001 and recorded December 19, 2001 in Uber 2394 Page 256 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2001-D, AssetBacked Certificates, Series 2001­ D, by assignment dated December 15, 2014 and record­ ed December 18, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-011863 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Two Thousand Six Hundred Seventy Dollars and Ninety-Four Cents ($42,670.94) including interest 8.7% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on January 29, 2015 Said prem­ ises are situated in City of Delton, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Beginning at Monument Z of Steven's Wooded Acres as recorded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 31; thence North 37 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds East, 295.60 feet along the Easterly line of Steven's Road (as platted); thence South 43 degrees 49 minutes 30 seconds East, 179.34 feet; thence South 34 degrees 44 minutes 59 sec­ onds West, 192 feet more or less to the Northerly line of Steven's Road (as platted); thence North 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 sec­onds West, 200 feet along said Northerly line to the point of beginning. Formerly described as: Description of parcel of land starting at Monument Z of Steven’s Wooded Acres South 74 degrees 02 minutes 30 seconds East, 200 feet to steel stake; thence North 180 feet; thence North 63 degrees 25 minutes 30 Seconds West, 200 feet to Monument Y; thence South 37 degrees 23 minutes 30 seconds West, 295 feet to Monument Z place of beginning. Commonly known as 8775 Summit Drive, Delton Ml 49046 fka 190 Rees Road, Delton Ml 49046 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ tion of the notice required by MCL 600.3241a(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: 12/27/2014 Wells Fargo Bank, rusee for or Option on One ne N.A. as as Trustee M.or.tgage Loan Trust 2001-D orgage oan ruCsertificate-s, Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2001-D Assignee o,f Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-11319 (12-27)(01-17) 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage ma e byy: Laurie made Laure Taylor, ay or, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corp., Its successors assigns. and Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2008 and recorded May 9, 2008 in Instrument # 20080509-0005004 and modified by agreement dated September 12, 2013 and recorded October 14, 2013' in instrument # 2013-012427 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: BAG Home Loans Servicing, L.P., by assignment dated September 3, 2009 and recorded September 21, 2009 in Instrument # 200909210009406 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyOne Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($134,991.44) including interest 3.875% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 19, 2015 Said premises-are situated in Township of Orangeville, County, Barry Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF BEVER ROAD AND THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF BEVER ROAD A DISTANCE OF 270 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONEHALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SEC­ TION. A DISTANCE OF 322 AND TWO -THIRDS FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF BEVER ROAD A DISTANCE OF 270 FEET TO THE SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 322 AND TWO-THIRDS FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 9265 Bever 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 or MCL later; unless 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 period. Dated: redemption 1/17/2015 Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAG Home Loans Servicing, L.P., Assignee of Mortgagee Potestivo & Attorneys:: Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-14417 (01-17)(02-07) From previous page mercury again dropped well below zero. Another heavy snow Monday night, along with continued cold, further slowed traffic and reportedly has put quite a crimp in Christmas buying in the cities. Locally, business seems to be a bit slow, but solid barriers along the eaves, and subsequent thaw­ ing produced water that couldn’t run off the roof. As next best thing, it began soaking through. By last Friday, many flat-roofed store buildings in town were suffering water damage, and crews were at work chopping ice and shoveling snow ... For the benefit of our wealthy subscribers who are wintering in the south, this report might be stretched to include a press-time bulletin of 1952 weather. The last day of 1951 brought an unusually heavy- fog, which lasted well into the night New Year’s Day was clear, with temperatures just belowfreezing. Wednesday starts off fair, with the thermome­ ter standing at 18 degrees above zero. Colder weather and more snow is forecast for the weekend. Nashville merchants are hop- ing for a break in the weath­ er for the weekend.” • Jan. 3 — “Besides going down in history as the December of the big snow, the month just past will be remembered as the time when roofs leaked like everything. With more than As a reminder that the able wearing a sweater. No two feet of snow accumulatfrigid winter weather is here, matter what the temperature ed on rooftops, every bit of thawing contributed toward a the following is valuable is, wind chill can threaten a from the pet's life. Pets are sensitive to buildup of ice in eave- information Humane Society on protect ­ severe cold and are at risk for stroughs. As the ice contin­ ing pets from the dangers of frostbite and hypothermia ued to build up, it formed frostbite, hypothermia and during extreme cold snaps. anti-freeze. Exposed skin on noses, ears • Keep pets indoors and and paw pads can quickly warm freeze and suffer permanent The best prescription for damage. winter’s woes is to keep a • Take precautions if a pet dog or cat inside. The happi­ spends a lot of time outside est dogs are those who are A dog or cat is happiest SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, taken out frequently for and healthiest when kept P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLindoors. If, for some reason, LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA- walks and exercise but kept a dog is outdoors much ofthe TION WE OBTAIN WILL BE inside the rest of the time. • Don't leave pets outdoors day, he or she must be pro­ USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR when the temperature drops. tected by a dry, draft-free OFFICE AT (248)539-7400 IF During walks, short-haired shelter that is large enough to YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY allow the dog to sit and lie DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - dogs may feel more comfort- NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Cold weather safety tips for pets LEGAL NOTICE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by ANDREW L. BARCROFT and BONNIE BARCROFT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 9, 2011, and recorded on May 20, 2011, in Document No. 201105200005201, and assigned by said mortgagee to PROF-2013-S3 REO I LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($118,796.32), including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 12, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1t4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE EAST 40 RODS, THENCE SOUTH 40 RODS, THENCE WEST 40 RODS, THENCE NORTH 40 RODS 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 MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241 axmly, 15 days from th MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later, if the above referenced property is sold at a foreclosure sate under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. PROF-2013­ S3 REO I LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 FS.000031 CONV (01­ 10)(01-31) 06861040 From the Pulpit Christians base actions on love of God by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers ofthemselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treach­ erous, rash, conceited, lovers ofpleasure rather than lovers ofGod— having aform ofgodliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with them. ” I Timothy 3:1 —5. This is a picture of what life will be like in the'future. This picture started in 62/63 A.D. What was to be the future is now. our present reality. Long before the Apostle Paul wrote these words the Prophet Isaiah was told by God, (720 B.C.) to share multiple woes to the nation of Israel. One of those is found in Isaiah 5:20 which states: “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” We live in a Judeo-Christian based nation and we are told that we are to be tolerant of evil and ungodly lifestyles, but the good/evil do not choose to be tolerant of our Biblically based convictions. Because Christians base actions on the love of God, rarely do you see them killing people, destroying communities, or justifying wrongful actions. The good is called evil when we try to protect the unborn in the womb. The good is called evil when mar­ riage is embraced over fornication and adultery. The evil/good say it’s okay to go after smokers, but say little about the massive destruction caused by alcohol. They love. Santa Claus but hate Jesus. We are living in the last days. As you think about this, let me remind you that the next thing that is going to hap­ pen is the catching up (rapture) oftrue believers followed by a seven year period of Tribulation/Great Tribulation unlike the.world has ever experienced before. In 1978, Dr. J. Vemon McGee shared an interesting thought concerning his interpretation of Isaiah 5:20. “This is the fourth sin against which the fourth woe is leveled,” wrote McGee. “It is an attempt to destroy God’s standards ofright and wrong by substituting man’s values which contradict His moral standards. This is the confu­ sion that comes upon a nation when they abandon God after He has blessed them in the past for their acknowl­ edgment of Him. England is the present -day example of this, and America is fast deteriorating in the same direc­ tion.” I wonder what Dr. McGee would write now? What side will you be on? The Evil/good or Good/evil? down comfortably but small enough to hold in his/her body heat. The floor should be raised a few inches offthe ground and covered with cedar shavings or straw. The doorway should be covered with waterproof burlap or heavy plastic. • Give pets plenty of food and water Pets that spend a lot of time outdoors need more food in the winter because keeping warm depletes ener­ gy. Routinely check a pet's water dish to make certain the water is fresh and unfrozen. Use plastic food and water bowls. When the temperature is low, the pet's tongue can stick and freeze to metal. • Be careful with cats, wildlife and cars Warm engines in parked cars attract cats and small wildlife that may crawl up under the hood. To avoid injuring any hidden animals, bang on the car's hood to scare them away before start­ ing the engine. • Protect paws from salt The salt and other chemi­ cals used to melt snow and ice can irritate the pads of pet's feet. Wipe all paws with a damp towel before the pet licks them and irritates his/her mouth. • Avoid antifreeze poison­ ing Antifreeze is a deadly poi­ son, but it has a sweet taste that may attract animals and children. Wipe up spills and keep antifreeze (and all household chemicals) out of reach. Coolants and antifreeze made with propy­ lene glycol are less toxic to pets, wildlife and family. • Horse owners need to take special care Give horses shelter and dry warmth and be sure hors­ es have access to a bam or a three-sided run-in so they can escape the wind and cold. While not all horses need to be blanketed, blan­ kets will help horses keep warm and dry, especially if there is any rain or snow. If the horses have been body­ clipped, keep them blanketed throughout the winter. Supply food and water to horses around the clock and give horses access to unfrozen water at all times. Use heated buckets or water heaters/de-icers to make sure the water doesn’t freeze. Feed horses more forage— unlimited amounts, if possible—during extreme cold. This will help the horses cre­ ate heat and regulate their body temperatures. �Page g 10 — Just Say y "As Advertised in the Maple p Valley y News’ Saturday, y, January y 17,2015 , Vikes remain undefeated in GLAC by besting Lions The Lions’ Grant Adrianson looks to dribble around Lakewood’s KJ Cummings during the second half of Friday’s GLAC contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The only varsity boys’ bas­ ketball team left in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference to never lose a GLAC contest is from Lakewood High School. The Vikings improved to 4-0 in the conference with a 74-52 victory at Maple Valley High School. Perry knocked off the league’s only other unbeaten team, Olivet, Tuesday. The Vikings go to Olivet Tuesday for a big league showdown. A couple of three-pointers in the first 2:10 gave the host Lions a 6-4 lead Friday, but that was the last lead of the night for Maple Valley. KJ Cummings completed a threepoint play a few seconds later at the other end to put the Vikings up 7-6 and Lakewood never trailed again. Cummings hit a threepointer just before the end of the first quarter to put Lakewood up 18-12. The Lakewood lead hit double­ figures for the fist time on a drive by Ben Dillon midway through the second quarter. A couple three-pointers during the remainder of the second period by Maple Valley’s Andrew Brighton were all that kept the Lions in the ball game. -Brighton drilled one fading to his left from the top of the key at the buzzer to pull his team. back within 31-22 at the half. Brighton finished with 31 points and his point total was really the only thing for the Vikings to be disappointed about Friday. He hit seven threes in the ball game, Cool Looks Hi • Nil * Ti Hair • Nails 0.2. 95.3.4.6 5. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) better than most guys in the For a while it stowed them including four in the third with 21 p. oints The Vikins g post and is also gives the down, but they got hot on the quarter, but the Vikings kept also got 14 points from Dylan Vikings another mobile post threes and when they get hot extending their lead during Kemp and 13 from Colin player who can handle the on the threes how are you supposed to slow them down? that stretch. O’Mara. Kemp hit three ball on offense. “It’s really almost like a They shoot the ball really “We lost (Brighton) way threes and O’Mara two. Current point guard Kyle four-guard set offensively, well, and we knew that comtoo often, obviously let him get free way too much,” said Willette and former point yet defensively we still have ing in.” Lakewood head coach Wayne guard Dillon each finished two guys that can guard Ewing liked the toughness for inside,” Piercefield said. his guys showed in the paint, Piercefield. “He’s their best with seven points Behind Brighton for the and the aggressiveness sophoshooter and I think he hit Lakewood. “Ben Dillon again tonight Lions, Zach Wolcott had more point guard Jacob seven threes tonight. Next time we play them we’ve got was just all over the place on seven points. No one else had Brighton played with. Maple Valley falls to 1-5 to do a betterjob of knowing both ends of the floor more than three. Maple rebounding, getting deflec- Valley has struggled at the overall and 1-3 in the GLAC. where he is on the floor.” Despite all those threes, the tions,” Piercefield said. “He free throw line this year and The Lions return to action Viking lead was 53-37 by the really is that unsung hero. He had another rough night, hit-with a non-conference contest end of the third quarter. does the dirty work. He ting just 9-of-27 attempts.. against Delton Kellogg at Still, Lion head coach home Tuesday. “The first half we really played point guard last year Maple Valley 44-37 to vissettled offensively for outside and we moved him to a four- Christopher Ewing was fairly shots and shot a lot ofthrees,” five this year, and he’s been pleased with the night. He iting Lansing Christian in Piercefield said. “The second huge for us rebounding the was happy with the physicali-GLAC action last Tuesday. The Lions rallied after half we started on the swing, ball and pushing the ball on ty his bigs played with underr attacking the gap, hitting a offense. He does everything.” the basket, and with the pro- being down by 17 points at The Viking coach said gression he saw from sopho- the end of the third quarter. guy in the short comer and Andrew Brighton led the making their defense adjust.” Dillon’s experience at the more point guard Jacob way with 14 points. Seth Cummings hit three threes point guard spot is useful on Brighton. “We played some of our Gurd finished with nine of his own and led Lakewood both ends of the floor. He best basketball tonight,’’ points for Maple Valley. Ewing said. “We changed it It was another tough night up a lot (on defense). 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The Lions outscored the Blackhawks in rounds two and three, but Leslie was a little over 20 points better than the Maple Valley girls in the opening round. “We are going way too fast in that round, and we need to work on slowing that down,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Huissen. “We need to make sure we have our timing and precir sion, and slowing it down is going to help that, definitely.” Maple Valley scored a 168.00 in round one, then added a 155.90 in round two and a 253.30 in round three. “Round three we have been really working hard on and everything really hit tonight,” Huissen said. “I’m really happy with round three tonight, and round two The Maple Valley stunt groups come together to swing flyer Auzzie Fuller around during round three Wednesday at the first ever Greater Lansing Activities Conference competitive cheer met, at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ' looked really good too.” The Lion coach was espe­ cially happy with the way her team opened the third round. “With the power presses, we were bringing girls up from extensions down and going back up and hitting their ollies. It’s difficult, but they hit them, so' it’s excit­ ing,” Huissen said. Leslie followed up its solid round one with a 155.04 in round two and Stacie Ellison (front) and Hailey Woodall (back) shout to the crowd at Lakewood High School Wednesday as the Lions performing during round two of the GLAC opener. (Photo by Brett Bremer) 247.40 in round three. Sandborn suffered a broken Lakewood had the top hand in practice Tuesday. score of each round, by far, “Changes aren’t fun no tallying a 227.90 in round matter what way you look at one, a 203.34 in round two them, especially when you and a 283.90 in round three. throw somebody in at the last Lakewood senior Kaylee minute,” Martin said. Tava had about 45 minutes “What people don’t under­ of practice since the fall of stand about cheer is it’s not 2013 as a flyer before behind like basketball. You don’t held up by her teammates just have somebody to throw Wednesday. Lakewood head in therb that can run those coach Kim Martin was plays. You’re talking about a pleased with Tava’s per­ stunt group. They’ve got to formance after flyer Alyssia be used to each other. They’ve got to be used to what they’re doing and how they work together. When you throw somebody new in it’s an adjustment, it’s a huge adjustment. (Tava) did good for her first meet out.” Lakewood will host its own Viking Cheerfest today (Jan. 17), which Maple Valley will be a part of. The GLAC gets together again at Leslie Jan. 28. . 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Strategic plan is taking shape for Maple Valley Schools by Shari Carney Staff Writer A strategic planning process is underway for Maple Valley Schools, led by Debbie Stair, Rodney Green and Randi Airola, rep­ resentatives of the Michigan Association of School Boards. Prior to an all-day session held Saturday, Jan. 17, facil­ itators had face-to-face meet­ ings and conducted an online survey. This resulted in 116 responses from a cross-sec­ tion of staff, community members, board members and students. “One thing was evident — there is a commitment to the district and a desire in help­ ing the district become suc­ cessful,” said Stair. The responses were shared at the session Saturday where 41 people were in attendance. Throughout the course of the day, attendees focused on data that com­ pared Maple Valley with the surrounding districts of Charlotte, Grand Ledge, Hastings, Lakewood and Olivet. Based on analysis of data in this report presented by the MASB reps, the follow­ ing points were highlighted concerning Maple Valley Schools: • Enrollment at Maple Valley Schools has been decreasing steadily over the past five years, down 251 students since 2010. This is, about an 18 percent decline in five years. • The percentage of the district’s students eligible for lunch assistance in 2014 is the highest within the refer­ ence districts. The combined eligibility of 50.2 percent also is higher than the statewide average and is sim­ ilar to the percentage five years ago. • The district’s 2013 fouryear cohort graduation rate is 77.86 percent, just above the statewide average. It is lower The high school library is the scene for the strategic planning session Saturday, Jan. 17, where a cross-section of business leaders, community members, school board members and Maple Valley administration and teachers are in attendance. than the reference districts and has not changed much since 2009. • Only 11.7 percent of Maple Valley its residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is well below the state average of 25.9 per- cent. About 47 percent of adults have a degree or some college. • Some 92.3 percent of eli­ gible students within the dis­ trict attend Maple Valley, with 53.1 percent of pre­ school children attending public preschool. • The district’s 2013 aver­ age household income ( $47,475) is lower than the reference districts at $56,783, and below state average by 14 percent. Teachers and support staff were presented as strengths of the district,.along with a family-based supportive community. The reopening of Maplewood also was con­ sidered a strength, as well as passage of the school bond. Areas identified as need­ ing improvement were updated technology, science equipment and new text­ books. Those surveyed expressed the need for a broader range of course offerings including more challenging courses and smaller class sizes. Facility upgrades and student accountability also rose to the top of areas to improve. Topping the list of current barriers included finances, a perceived lack of parental and community support or involvement, and unmotivat­ ed students. Successful students topped the charts for the dis­ trict’s three- to five-year See PLAN, page 4 Local veteran is covered by Quilts of Valor gift by Shari Carney Staff Writer Surprised and grateful is how Darren Fisher of Nashville described his feel­ ings after being presented with a quilt from the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Fisher is a veteran of the war in Iraq where he served frorit 2006­ 08 as a member of the Michigan Army National Guard, Fisher said he was a jack of all trades in Iraq and served in logistics and con­ voy security among other duties. His wife, Julie, Darren Fisher, a veteran of the war in Iraq and current Nashville resident, is pre­ sented a quilt by Joheather Grant of Charlotte. Grant is the Michigan coordinator for Quilts of Valor, a national organization that has gifted 118,000 quilts to veterans since its inception in 2003. _ Local pastor invited to State of the State State Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Potterville (left), is joined by the Rev. Dan Smith and his wife, Phyllis, of the Vermontville Bible Church as Barrett’s guests on the House floor in Lansing for this week’s State of the State address by Gov. Rick Snyder. Each law­ maker is allowed one floor guest and one gallery guest during the annual speech. learned of the organization’s mission to "... cover service members and veterans touched by war with com­ forting and healing Quilts of Valor,” and requested one for Darren. The presentation was kept as a surprise and, last Sunday, Joheather Grant of Charlotte, presented him with a hand-made quilt. “I was very surprised,” said Fisher. “I am so pleased See QUILT, page 4 In This Issue • Gregg family was driving force in local expansion • Holden Creller pin helps Lion team win dual with Panthers • Lions will honor Filter for 50 years of officiating on Friday . • Valley girls score highest total so far, second at invite �Page 2 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, January 24,2015 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events David "Dave" Hummel NASHVILLE, MI - David L."Dave" Hummel, age 68, of Nashville, passed away peacefully Monday, Jan. 19, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. Dave was bom in Lake Odessa on January 12, 1947, the son of the late Maurice and Betty (Reed) Hummel. He was raised in the Vermontville area and attended local schools, grad­ uating from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1965. He continued his education by attending trade school in Wisconsin where he studied drafting and mechanical design. He was the husband of Sandra (Lewis) Hummel. The couple met in Nashville at "The Teener," which was a local gathering place for teenagers in town. They were married October 23,1965. In March 1966, Dave was draft­ ed into the United States Army and served his country in Vietnam. When he relumed from active duty the couple made their home together in the Nashville area where they raised their fami­ ly together. Dave spent the majority of his working career employed as a mechanic/project engi­ neer at E.W. Bliss in Hastings and Enprotech Mechanical in Lansing. He Gladys J, Mitchell NASHVILLE, MI - Gladys J. Mitchell, age 78, of Nashville, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2015 at her home with her family at her side. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net . . t retired after 35+ years in 2012. Dave loved being outside deer hunting, and shooting. In his younger years, he enjoyed riding motorcycles. Along with his wife Sandra, the couple enjoyed "going north" to the casinos, spend­ ing time with their friends playing cards, taking in the fall colors, and weekend get­ aways up north to their cabin on Pogy Lake in Evart. Over the years Dave and Sandra would take a few weeks dur­ ing the spring and visit fami­ ly and friepds in Florida and occasionally Arizona. David is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Sandra; a daughter, Heather Hummel; a son, David (Lisa) Hummel, Jr.; a'sister, Bonnie (John) Crandle; a brother, Barry County Commission on Aging Maurice "Chub" Hummel, Menn and Activities Jr.; grandchildren Michael Friendship Sites and Joshua Sanchez, Bruce, Congregate Menu Tabitha (Justin Hoover), Monday, Jan. 26 Ashley Rasmussen, Terryn Liver and onions, mashed (Jon) Scobey; great grand­ potatoes with gravy, Brussels daughters, Aubrey sprouts, applesauce, whole Rasmussen, Jadelyn Hatten, wheat toll. Mollie and Annabelle Tuesday, Jan. 27 Hoover; several brothers and Oven filed chicken, com, sisters-in-law; ’nieces and spinach, orange; whole nephews; and'dear friends, wheat bread. Mike (Maureen) Orman. Wednesday, Jan. 28 He was preceded in death Zesty chicken spinach by his granddaughter, salad, broccoli Cheddar soup, Desirae Hummel and great grapes, whole wheat roll. grandson, Ethan Hoover. Thursday, Jan. 29 Funeral services were held Fish Veracruz with sauce, at Grace Community rice, coleslaw, broccoli, Church, Nashville, on banana. Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, with Friday, Jan. 30 Aaron Smith officiating. Roast beef, mashed pota­ In lieu of flowers the fam­ toes with gravy, stewed ily has requested memorial tomatoes, bread pudding, contributions be made to the fruit cup. American Cancer Society Pancreatic Cancer. Home Delivered Funeral arrangements have Cold Menu been entrusted to the Daniels Monday, Jan. 26 Funeral Home in Nashville. Seafood pasta salad, beet For further details please and onion salad, applesauce, visit our website at cookie. www.danielsfuneralhome.net Tuesday, Jan. 27 Peanut butter and jelly, Gregory Schnelle HASTINGS, MI - Gregory Schnelle, age 64", of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, Janu. 20, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, in Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville' For further details please visit HASTINGS, MI - Mrs. our website at Welcome to Lois I. Stiehm, age 85, of Daniels Funeral Home. Hastings, passed away Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at Pennock in Hospital Hastings, Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels NASHVILLE, MI - Bruce Funeral Home in Nashville. A. Ojala, age 60, of For further details please visit Nashville, passed away our website at www.daniels- Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, at funeralhome.net. Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Lois /. Stiehm Bruce A. Ofala —— Tclfw/Z^ (Beauty Salon OFFERING TANNING, HAIR & NAILS Angie Joppie is now in Vermontville Angies'New Hours: Tues 9-2?Wed 2-7, Th ur 9-3 -___________________ 0686'869 150 N. Main St., Vermontville Call 517-7264506 to schedule your appointment English muffin, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit Wednesday, Jan. 28 Zesty chicken spinach salad, tortellini salad, Mandarin oranges, bread/roll. Thursday, Jan. 29 Sliced ham with Provolone, ' flatbread, coleslaw, diced peaches. Friday, Jan. 30 Bacon ranch chicken salad, bun, broccoli raisin salad, Jell-o with fruit Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Jan. 26 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, Brussels sprouts, whole wheat roll, apple.. Tuesday, Jan. 27 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, cauliflower, peas, fruit cup. Wednesday, Jan. 28 Oven fried chicken, spinach, com, whole wheat roll, orange. Thursday, Jan. 29 Fish Veracruz with sauce, rice, carrots, broccoli, banana. Friday, Jan. 30 Roast beef, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, stewed toma­ toes, bread pudding, fruit cup. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 26 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, Jan. 27Hastings: Line Dancing-9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 9:00 alm;; GOA Board Meeting 2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music.with Sam 10 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton: January Birthdays; Reminiscence. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, Jan. 29 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Ken 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, Jan. 30 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m.; Euchre, BYOG 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Rummage sale is set to benefit those in need Looking for a way to get a yard sale fix? Grace Church can help, said Leslie Booher, administrative assistant at Grace Church, which will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31. “Loving God, Helping People” is a motto of Grace Church and all proceeds from the sale will go into its Samaritan Fund. “This fund has been estab­ lished by the church and is used to help out our local community and those in need,” said Booher. “The winter months tend to be rough for people, and we want to be able to help them out if we can.” This is the second year for the rummage sale. “We had a great turnout last year with all the money raised going to the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope and Barry County Cares,” said Ryan Hickey, church facilities director. “This is a great opportunity for people to come out and help make a difference.’ Clothing, housewares, toys, furniture and more will be sold. The church is at 8950 E. M-79 Highway, Nashville. 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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. hinators on 2015 summer missions trip 06858423_ EQUAL HOUSING opportunity SCHOOLS OF CHOICE Maple Valley Schools is now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2014-2015 school year, second semester. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Maple Valley Pathways High School. Residents of Eaton, Barry, Calhoun, Ionia or Ingham County Intermediate School Districts.are welcome to join our schools. Maple Valley Schools provides safe schools and newly remodeled facilities beginning fall 2015 including technology upgrades. The schools will be reconfigured to offer an early childhood center for Headstart through Grade 1; elementary school grades 2-6; sec­ ondary building grades 7 - 12; and of course our Pathways High School providing alter­ native, virtual, and adult learning opportunities. Elementary classrooms^ includes: V Great Start Readiness (4 year olds) V Special Education Services (4 years bld - grade 5) V Young 5’s Program V Kindergarten - Grade 5 V Title I Schoolwide with Blended Learning Interventions V Music, Library, Technology, Physical Education, Art, Health Secondary building offers: V Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings V Award winning Agriculture program V Maple Valley Pathways High School (Altemative/Adult/Virtual) V Comprehensive Business programs V. Woods/Manufacturing/Sawmill (operating) V Award winning Band program grades 6-12 V Award winning Musical/Drama/Choir programs V Various technology course offerings V Concurrent and dual enrollment opportunities from Lansing Community College, Olivet College, Ferris State University, Kellogg Community College, and others V Advanced Placement Courses: English, Calculus, Biology, US History V Multiple electives,-plus hundreds through virtual schools" At Maple Valley Schools, your child receives the best of both worlds. The safety and personal cafe 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 individ­ ual. Your child will be accepted for their strengths and skillfully Challenged to improve on their weaknesses. Our school provides many options for students who need additional support or those who are advanced. Maple Valley Schools offers programs that prepare your children for their future. Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, January 12, 2015. Monday, January 26, 2015 is the first day of second semester. For enrollment information; call 517.852.9699 or go to our website at mvs.k12.mi.us under schools then documents and forms 06860993 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 ANDREW L. BARCROFT and BONNIE BARCROFT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 9, 2011, and recorded on May 20, 2011, in Document No. 201105200005201, and assigned by said mortgagee to PROF-2013-S3 REO I LLC, as assigned; Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date, hereof the sum of; One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and .Thirty-Two Cents ($118,796.32), including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale •of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 12, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE EAST 17 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE EAST 40 RODS, THENCE SOUTH 40 RODS, THENCE WEST 40 ’ RODS, THENCE NORTH 40 RODS 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 MCL 600.3241 or'MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later.-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 prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. PROF-2013S3 REO I LLC Mortgagee/ •Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 FS.000031 CONV (01­ 10)(01-31) 06861040 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 Andrew Cooley, a sin­ gle MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems-, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 24, 2008, and recorded on November 26,2008, in Document No. 20081126­ 0011386, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 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-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($148,117-38), including interest at 6.750% 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 mort­ gage will be foreclosed by .a sale of the mortgaged premises; or some part of them, at public ven­ due, At the East doors of the Barry County. Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 26, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, - described as: Commencing at the East 17 4 corner of said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1710.83 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds -East 411.87 feet to the-place of beginning; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds East 336.00 feet; thence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 05 sec­ onds West 298.47 feet; thence North 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds West 336.00 feet; thence North 87 degrees 55 min­ utes 01 seconds East 298.29 feet to the place of- beginning. Together with the easement as described below. Easement: An easement for .ingress, egress and utility purposes over the following described parcel: That part of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes-00 seconds West 2008.91 feet along' the East-West 1/4 line of said Section to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 276,50 feet along said East-West 1/4 line; thence South 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds East 99.01 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 210.50 feet; thence South 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds West 543.67 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East 66.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 04 min­ utes 57 seconds West 642.71 feet to the place of beginning. Excepting the North 33 feet thereof for M-179 right of way. 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 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. 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 prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase < Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002994 USDA (01-24)(02­ 14) 06861809 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited, solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, arid the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Laurie Taylor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corp., Its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2008 and recorded May 9, 2008 in Instrument # 20080509-0005004 and modified by agreement dated September 12, 2013 and record­ ed October 14, 20,13 in instru­ ment # 2013-012427 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: BAG Home Loans Servicing, L.P., by assignment dated September 3, 2009 and recorded September 21, 2009 in Instrument # 200909210009406 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyOne Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($134,991.44) including interest 3.875%- 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 19, 2015 Said prem­ ises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUAR­ TER OF SECTION 27, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTER­ SECTION OF THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF SEVER ROAD AND THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION;'THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF BEVER ROAD A DIS­ TANCE' OF 270 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL .TO SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONEHALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SEC­ TION. A DISTANCE OF 322 AND TWO -THIRDS FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF BEVER ROAD A DISTANCE OF 270 FEET. TO THE SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 322 AND TWO-THIRDS FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 9265 Bever •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 60.0.3240(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: 1/17/2015 Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAG Home Loans Servicing, L.P., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-14417 (01-17)(02-07) �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 24,2015 QUILT, continued from page 1 “Quilt ofValor” Inapprecatonofyourservicetoyourcountry, this quilt is presented to: Quilt made by Cynthia of Greenbush Michigan, and Quilted by Deb of Marshall, Illinois This tag was stitched into Darren Fisher’s quilt from Quilts of Valor. Fisher, a vet­ eran, said he was surprised and grateful for the gift. Winning the Moby Max competition at Fuller Street Elementary and posing in their T-shirts are (top, from left) Sam Hartwick, Corbin Gardner, Kadyn Stafford, (bottom) Evelyn Hartwick, Bill Burkett and Will Sisson. Area students compete in an online program Moby Max, an. online reading and math program, has had 47 students from kindergarten through fifth grade at Fuller Street Elementary, competing. Moby Max is an adaptive online curriculum that cre­ ates a unique, individualized education plan for each stu­ dent, allowing gifted stu­ dents to progress as quickly as they like while also ensur­ ing remedial students get the extra instruction they need, said teacher Erin Beasley. All students at Fuller Street have log-in passwords for this program. “The students worked dili­ gently on practicing their reading and math skills and accumulated points for all the questions they answered correctly,” said Beasley. The competition lasted three months. Top winners were Corbin Gardner and Samuel Hartwick from Carmelle Markwart’s second grade class; Kadyn Stafford, third grader from Amanda BREAKFAST! Home Cook a /Jacks Judy' forjust $2.29 Your choice of: #1.1 egg, 1/2 order of meat, 1 slice of toast, 1/4 order of potatoes Country Kettle . Cafe #2. 3 silver dollar pancakes w/ a 1/2 order of meat or 1 egg ] 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! #3. 1/2 bowl of oatmeal w/toast Monday thru Friday Only Auvenshine’s class; Evelyn Hartwick, fourth grader in Patti Braun’s class; and Bill Burkett and .William Sisson, fifth graders in Laurie Pettengill’s room. Each winner received a custom designed T-shirt. “Their dedication, to their education has helped set a wonderful example for their peers,” said Beasley. “If you are interested in using this at home with your student you can contact your student’s homeroom teacher for more information. on the side of his bed wrapped in a quilt. That quilt not only comforted but ward­ ed offhis war demons. Thus, QOVF was founded. The mission was simple: To cover all those wounded warriors with both physical and psychological wounds with a Quilt of Valor.” “So much work goes into one quilt alone,” said Darren. “It takes quite a network of people.” “I wanted to do some­ thing to say thank you and to give back,” said Grant, who has been with the organiza­ tion four years. “I would send gift boxes to service personnel but I wanted something more lasting.” An online search led her to the QOVF website. Grant volunteered and now coordi­ nates deliveries throughout Michigan. Grant said she travels all over the state delivering the hand-made quilts. Originally, the quilts were intended for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan but the mis­ sion has grown to include service members from World War H. For more information on QOVF, visit the website at www.govf.org. PLAN, continued from page 1 goal. Greater community involvement was seen as a means in achieving this vision. Higher test scores, a stronger and aligned curriculum, more electives and,a strong fine arts program also were emphasized. “This process is a practical, data-based approach to planning,” said Stair. “Information is collected, analyzed and presented ... to help school leaders make effective decisions concern­ ing school improvement.” MASB staff will be work­ ing with the administrative team prior to the board pres­ entation during its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 9, to Cody Brumm of- Nashville begin developing the implehas been named to the dean’s mentation plan. “We commend the board list at Hope College for the fall semester of the 2014-15 aca- and superintendent on their demic year. To qualify, a stu- desire to fiilly embrace the dent must have a minimum strategic planning process,” 3.5 grade point average on a said Stair. “A process sup4.0 scale. ported by the community, fully implemented by the administration, and moni­ tored by the board has the potential to make a real dif- ference for Maple Valley students.” Brumm on Hope College dean’s list ashville HASTINGS 4 tqt J I • GOODRICH QUALITY THEATERS G0TI.com & Jillyn Boldrey, a special education teacher at Maple Valley Schools, looks over a wall of notes at the strate­ gic planning session Saturday, Jan. 17. Boldrey and 40 others brainstormed a plan to present to the board of education at its February meeting. (Photo supplied) ___F_a_c_e_b_o__o_k__ 268-205-4900 ZG» $5.25 BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00-6:00 PM O No passes (s) Stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 1/24-1/20 SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml with this organization and what they do for the veterans is great?’ Grant said over 118,000 qpilts have been delivered since the inception of the organization in 2003. Catherine Roberts started the foundation when her son Nathanael was sent to Iraq as a gunner. Roberts lives in the Pacific Northwest. “Knowing that I was ‘10 seconds from panic’ while he was deployed, I had this vision of a post-deployed warrior struggling with his war demons at two in the morning,” said Roberts. “I saw him in my vision sitting 517-852-0868 You’re In, You're Out... You’re HUme Oat Ocvt S&entfdaq, Aaca 'Pnieet,! 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Main St. • Nashville BtsmtSHW • M-f �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 24,2015 — Page 5 Now Scheduling Appointments Call us for a quote before you purchase your do-it-yourself software mapleWvalley Accounting and Tax, LLC We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping g Jill Hickey • Tracy Janousek • Amy Peters 157 South Main, Vermontville, MI 517-726-1300 Jenna Kopka poses with the tote bag she earned by completing the word ‘Putnam’ in the 2015 winter reading program. Winter reading program at Putnam has begun Putnam District Library's winter reading program for teens and adults is underway and will continue until April 2. This year’s theme is A Baker's Dozen in which readers are challenged to read as many books as possi­ ble over the course of a dozen winter weeks. Selections must be from the library's local collection, downloadable eBook collec­ tion, or borrowed through intQrlibrary loan. The goal of the winter reading program is to encourage readers to explore outside of their com­ fortable reading zones, says Director Shauna Swantek. Readers will spell out Putnam Library by choosing a book title beginning with each letter. Upon comple­ tion of Putnam, they get their choice of a library T-shirt, tote bag, or coffee mug. Complete both words and they will earn a baker's dozen donuts from Simply Sweet Bakery. Each book read is entered into the grand prize drawing, so even some­ one who completes one book during the program has a chance to win. The grand prize is a gift certificate to be used for a specially decorat­ ed cake from Simply Sweet 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 .......... 1a.m. Evening Worship..... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting........................ 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service......................... 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 ............ 1a.m. ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE 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 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.............. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE • 110 S. Main St, Vermontville; Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10:00 a.m Church Service ■ 11:00 a.m. ........ Fellowship All Are Welcome! ............ 9:45 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 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 s23” $44900 F271370 Heater LP 30k-55/60k ES4000 4000w Generator Lifan 1709922 s4199 We Fill Propane Cylinders 9948605 $42" riHQMETOWN J LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State in Nashville 517-852-0882 Mon. thru Sat. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 8387029 Parabolic Oscillating Heater GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 7880909 s153“’ Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley dews action ads! 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org 1HJ02 Wood Stove Shiloh 7605884 Bakery, this year’s sponsor. For more information, visit the library Monday, Wednesday, or Friday from 10 a.m to 6 p.m., Tuesday or Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m., or Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit online at www.putnamlibrary.com for informa­ tion on other programs and events. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Ceramic Heater 750/1500w Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:00 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer 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 06861771 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOUC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass...................... 9:30 a.m. Worship.............. .......... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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. 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 06861049 �Page 6 - Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, January 24,2015 Gregg family was driving force in local expansion This Memories ofthe Past article by the late Susan Hinckley was published in the Maple Valley News April 2,1980, and Jan. 22,1985. State Street from Washington to Reed, was, in the strictest sense of the word, Nashville’s first resi­ dential development. There, in the mid-1860s and 1870s a more or less contiguous tract of frame homes was built in an orderly fashion. Several were constructed by the same family. . The real genesis of Nashville had occurred more than a decade earlier on the north bank ofthe Thomapple River in the present-day Putnam Park area. There, in the mid-1850s the first white settlers put down roots. They built a scattering of log struc­ tures, established both a sawmill and grist mill and took up residence next to their Native American neigh­ bors. Land south of the river was heavily forested, but soon the virgin timber fell to become stores and dwellings as the settlement expanded southward. George Gregg was the driving force behind that expansion, though his son Robert is better remem­ bered for his 1865 platting of the village. With his wife and several grown sons and daughters, the senior Gregg bought land in 1854 in Section 13 of Castleton Township and settled north of Nashville in a rural area. "All the land within the present corporate limits of Nashville and much beyond those limits was owned by a group of speculators,” remembered Ethel Parrish Memories of the Past “State Street is the only street in town that boasts sidewalks on both sides,” noted the Nashville News in June 1875. At that time they were boardwalks; in this 1912 Stansell, great-granddaugh­ later comprise the original photo they are concrete. State was the first residentially developed street in Nashville. The Greggs, who acquired most of the original village property before the Civil War, ter of George Gregg, in a village. “The men [sellers], at least reserved large parcels for themselves and built at least three dwellings on State as 1955 News article on those early times. “Speculators some of them, boasted of well as their Main Street homestead. bought [land here] as early as how they got the best of Old 1846, encouraged by the fact Man Gregg,” remembered that all the district south, east his great-granddaughter. It appears, however, that and west, had been settled,” the Greggs had the last noted Mrs. Stansell. However, the newly laugh. When Robert platted acquired Nashville area land the village in 1865, the fami­ did not sell readily. In fact, a ly retained two sizable U.S. Government land office parcels of land. “George Gregg was some­ inspector toured the site and reported it to be “a land of thing of a patriarch,” swamps, sinkholes, Indians explained Mrs. Stansell. “He and wild beasts, and totally had visions of assembling his entire baker’s dozen of chil­ unfit for man or beast.” George Gregg, a engineer dren on the banks of the and former government sur­ Thomapple.” Gregg reserved a parcel veyor, moved in just.at the right psychological moment, from Main to Queen Street, remembered his great-grand­ from the river to Reed Street, daughter. to be known as Gregg’s “He not only came and Reserve. In addition, he saw, but seeing, he could reserved nearly all of a large envision the possibilities of parcel from Reed Street to the site,” explained Mrs. the alley south of the pres­ Stansell. ent-day fire station to be set At least four houses built in Nashville before 1870 by the George Gregg family still With his son Robert, aside as Gregg’s Reserve stand. Clockwise from top left are the 1863 Gregg homestead on Main, a “small cot­ Gregg started to trade, sell No. 1. tage” that was the first dwelling on State Street; the large two-story State Street home and buy until the family The Gregg family first often referred to as the Curtis Wash house, and the original Holler residence at the owned all of the land from resided in the village in a log the Thomapple River to cabin they built just north of corner of State and Washington which figured in the bizarre criminal cast against approximately Quaker the present fire station. Later, young Dr. Goucher in 1888. Brook, from Main Street east about 1863., a large frame Before that time, State involved was that of25-yearThe doctor then went back kiwhat is now Queen Street. house was constructed as the Street was well under devel- old Ed Branch, victim- of a into his house, reported the A few isolated parcels had Gregg homestead. It still opment by the family. The hunting accident. marshal, and a little later the already been sold to individ­ stands at 344 N. Main. All of first frame house on that Dr. Goucher was one of two men got into the cutter uals who settled here, but by Robert’s children were bom street was a small cottage the the mourners in attendance at and drove south toward the the start of the Civil War in in that house, and his father Greggs built on the southeast services for Branch conduct­ depot. 1861, the Greggs owned the lived out his declining years comer of the Gregg Street ed at the, Barryville church. Goucher took the verdiet at bulk of property that would there. George died in 1880 at intersection, 336 N. State St. When gossips put two and Barry County Circuit Court age 84. Later, the Gregg family con­ two together and came up with “supreme self-com­ structed two other homes in with the idea that the crime mand,” according to the ACDdco the same block of State had been the work of med­ News. He maintained inno­ AUTO SERVICE CENTER Street; one at 316 N. State ical men seeking specimens cence until his death many No Now offering factory dealer and the other on the comer of for vivisection, Goucher was years later. computer programing for State and Washington, immediately suspected Nashville old-timers directly across from the because he had no ironclad remembered the doctor as a Methodist church. alibi for the night in ques­ likable young fellow, rather Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes St Models Probably no other house in tion. He could prove his a hard drinker with a roving LOCATED Nashville has played such a whereabouts at the time of eye. His wife, all agreed, was JUST SOUTH OF unique role in local history the crime, he claimed, but a fine and extremely pretty OFFERING COMPLETE o JEFF DOBBIN’S HASTINGS ----auto senvicr, inc. as that latter residence; 205 not without besmirching the woman. ON M -79 WATER & WELL Washington St. The Greggs name of a respected woman As a lad, one local resi­ DRILLING & PUMP Z4J HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE built the home for Elder in town. Goucher declared dent recalled seeing bottles SALES & SERVICE Philip Holler, an Indiana- he would be hanged before and jars at the back of the born preacher and miller he would say more. Goucher house and guessed 4” TO 12” WELLS who came to Nashville in Mostly on circumstantial there was no doubt the doc­ • Residential 1868, purchased'a grist mill evidence, Goucher was final­ tor had a hobby of collecting • Commercial on the west bank of the ly convicted of attempted anatomical specimens. (A • Farm Thomapple and built a new grave robbery and-sentenced complete story of the mill on the east bank in in October 1888 to one year Goucher affair appeared as a We stock a complete line of... 1881. He also organized the of hard labor in Jackson “Memories of the Past” pub­ • Pumps • Tanks Advent Christian Church, State Prison.. • Plastic & Steel Pipe lished Feb. 23, 1982.) Artic Pro /liC *dDVentUrln MM here and helped erect the • Other Well Supplies A dropped glove and a Other ancient State Street ComAfrotirct PRro ange^M / ColmfioCrt dRDVaenntgUer-l20n MH ACC sanctuary on Reed recently used lantern helped homes with perhaps less WE OWN OUR OWN Street. convict the doctor, but the bizarre histories still line EQUIPMENT & DO •VComfort Range -4i0 H But the most notorious key testimony came from both sides of the thorough­ OUR OWN WORK. event centering on that Nashville’s night marshal. fare. According to Mrs. Richard Ewing Gregg-built house occurred Taking the witness stand, he Stansell’s Owner recollection, after the Holler family had reported seeing Goucher homes built about 1870 on GRAVEL WELLS moved to another home near hitch a horse to a light cutter the west side of the street A SPECIALTY the mill. (sleigh) at his home across include those at 305, 315, Estimates Available In 1888, the former Holler from the Methodist church.- 323, 401 and 415. house on Washington at There was another man with On the east side of State, State was occupied by one the doctor, said the marshal, in addition to the three Dr. Joseph T. Goucher and and he overheard a conversa­ homes already mentioned, wife. In January of that year, tion between the two, “Do other houses dating back to (517) 726-0088 the young physician was you. have it in the cutter?” the era of the Gregg Family 10076 NASHVILLE HWY: HW accused of attempted grave­ “No, I didn’t bring it out.” development are those at 406 8850 Valley Hwy., Vermontville VERMONTVILLE robbing at the Barryville “Well, we won’t get far and 410 State St. Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 10am-6pm; jC-g "g Q Now accepting Sat 9am-4pm Or by appointment wM /*“ / cemetery. The corpse without it.” MasterCard & Visa | IDOBBWS Are yourfeet getting cold? —Muck Boots Stop in todayfor our everyday low pricing! Whispering Pines Archery EWING WELL DRILLING INC. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Vafley News' Saturday. January 24, 2015 - Page 7 DK and Perry pull away from Lions in second half by Brett Bremer ter. good job of having a hand in points and 15 rebounds. Sports Editor The Lions surged, with his face all the time. He Egelkraut gelkraut had five points and A 12-0 run in the fourth Brighton getting hot, to take a shoots a bunch ofthem and he eight rebounds. quarter allowed the Delton 44-40 lead early in the fourth got hot there in the second Delton Kellogg also got 12 Kellogg varsity boys’ basket- quarter. half.” points from Cogan McCoy ball team to get by the Lions We did go to a 1-3-1 The 1-3-1 zone helped the and 11 from Leighton Tobias. at Maple Valley High School defense (in the fourth quar-Panthers cover the outside Brighton added ten Tuesday.. ter ” D ter, Delton Kellogg head jump shots and force some rebounds,, seven steals and The Panthers weathered a coach Paul Blacken said. “We turnovers with the double- five assists to his team-lead23-point night by Lion guard had played a 2-3 most of the teams. On the offensive end ing point total. . Andrew Brighton to pull out a night because we were a little the Panthers started pushing It was a rough, g , finish for 52-46 victory. concerned about Brighton the ball inside to Gary everyone. Maple Valley’s Delton Kellogg led the man-to-man, and who might Egelkraut and Landon Grizzle ZevaecrhyonWe.olcott ac ocot and Delon Delton non-conference clash most of guard him and who might be who earned a number of free Kellogg’s Noah Leinaar were the night, up six at the half able to keep him from going throws with their size advan-both ejected in the final secand pushing its lead to a off. We played a 2-3 most of tage to fuel the run. onds, meaning they weren’t dozen points in the third quar- the night and did a pretty dam Grizzle finished with 17 able to participate in league iM-jar- ilitoisiay I fflriialifcti inswof luiMsiE rflakti altefliMi aiuiiB- ifyl niiifl WutiiWi ^ntnl totatsit* lidBlf lik >»*» afetiime rf iiW- Suita®5 yans ®tiiiOWJ with win over the Lion ladies festival queen and court The Lions are still looking for their first win since the calendar flipped over from 2014. Maple Valley fell to 2-9 overall and 0-6 in the GLAC with a 54-25 loss at Perry Davenport University has announced, local students who have been named to the dean’s and president’s lists for the fall 2014 .semester. To achieve the dean’s list, a student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average while enrolled in at least nine credits of regular coursework. Area students on the dean’s list include: Nashville — Jonathan Olson, Jamie Reid. Mulliken Stacey Krause. The president’s list recog­ nizes top students who excel with outstanding academic performance. To achieve recognition, a student must maintain a minimum 3.8 GPA while enrolled in at least nine Credits of regular­ coursework. Local students who have been named to the president’s list at Davenport University include: Nashville — Corie Curtis. Stephany Sunfield Averill-Pipkin. jdffias )®l® IW* ** suspected Friday. Perry improved to 9-1 overall and 7-0 in the GLAC with the victory. Chasity Potter led the way for her team with 18 points. The Ramblers outscored the Lions 25-9 in the first half, and closed the game on a 16-6 run to extend their lead. Payton Schrader led the Lions with nine points. Olivia Ricketts added six and Emma McGlocklin four in the loss. “We must learn to finish around the basket and function as one unit,” said-Lion head coach Landon Wilkes. The Lions return to league action Friday at home against Olivet. The Delton Kellogg Panthers limited their turnovers and knocked down some shots to knock off their former Kalamazoo Valley Association rivals in a nonconference contest. Lindsey VanderVeen had 19 points and four rebounds and Kristen Mohn had 17 points and 21 rebounds to lead Delton Kellogg. VanderVeen had seven of CALENDAR OF EVENTS >irf njtfc italiW’JJ Barry County Extension Calendar of Events |lU® Jan. 22 Jan. 27 Feb. 2 ™ hr <* •Ji**' Feb. 5 Feb. 7 Feb. 10 i rtjfljpl^ Jk| Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center General Leader Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Carpenter’s bam in Delton Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Science Saturday, 9 a.m., Old Library in Hastings 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6 p.m., loca­ tion TBD Local student on Lawrence Tech honor roll Garret Smith of Nashville has been named to the dean’s honor roll for the fall 2014 term at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield. To qualify, a student must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term. For Sale J. 1 i »»*»*, Z■z ■wfXXz*1 ZwX* ?w Maple Valley is now. 1-7 overall and 1-4 in the GLAC.' The Lions return to action with home games against Springport Tuesday and Olivet Friday. Search is on for syrup Davenport announces dean’s, president’s list a®urfi uufelmintii Ramblers with 19 points and four blocked shots. PJ Thamish added 13 points for Perry which is now tied with Leslie for second place in the conference at 4-2 behind 6-0 Lakewood. Maple Valley got 14 points from Brighton, seven from Payton Rourke and five each from Beau Johnson and Seth Gurd. Perry stays perfect inGLAC Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ basketball team got its first win of 2015, improving to 2-6 overall this season, with a 47-43 win over Maple Valley Tuesday at Delton Kellogg High School. tat Mg^ contests Friday night. The Lions fell 57-40 in Greater Lansing Activities Conference action Friday at Perry High School. “We are playing some good defense right now,” said Lion head coach Ciiris Ewing Friday. “We just need to finish the game now. Guys are working hard worng ar an and it iss ony only a matter of time before this team will be clicking on all cylinders . The Lions were outscored 41-24 in the second half at Perry. Cooper Heminger led the MAPLE VALLEY ALUMNI vs. Olivet Sat., January 31st • 7:00 p.m. Maple Valley High School ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free, quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 $5.00 per person • 12 and Under free. Business Services All proceeds go to support our boys basketball program GARAGE DOOR & opener repair special. $30. off broken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334-3574. 3 o AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi- This is the 1st Annual Rivalry Game k Against Olivet1 COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE LIONS! FIREWOOD $50/FACE CORD. Thornapple Lake Road. Ron (269)953-7538. Candidates for the 75th be turned returned to the Annual Vermontville Maple office by Thursday, Jan. 29. Syrup Festival queen and Judging will be Tuesday, her 19 points in overtime. court members are being Feb. 10. “It’s a big help when those sought by organizers. two play as they did tonight,,” Girls in theirjunior year of said Delton Kellogg head high school are.- eligible tb coach Mike Mohn. “We kind run. Applications are avail­ Can 945-9554 for ofhave a two-headed monster able in the Maple Valley thing going on and that’s a High classified ads School office. big, big difference.’’ Completed applications must Delton Kellogg only turned the ball over 12 times', meeting a season goal, and shot the ball much better than in L— — recent contests. Maple Valley got 13 points from Ricketts and 11 from Schrader. 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Ulrich scored a pin 3:58 'rhe Lions once again got the help of a number of for­ into his 145-pound match feits. scoring 24 of their 30 with Daterell Williams and points thanks to four voids in Austin Creller pinned Jacob Bushlen 19 seconds into their the Panther line-up. Holden Creller got the 215-pound match. Even though the Lions Lions’ lone win on the mat, pinning Stockbridge's Glen didn’t get the win in the sec­ Polk 2 minutes and 57 sec­ ond match. Wawiernia was onds into their 285-pound much happier with how his guys wrestled in that dual. match. Austin Creller had the “Holden wrestled well in his two matches,” said Maple Lions’ top finish Saturday at Valley coach Tony Quincy’s Shawn Cockrell Wawiernia. “We’ve been Memorial Tournament, plac­ working him harder in prac­ ing third in the 215-pound weight class. tice.” Austin pinned White The Lions also took on the Tony Solis, Battle Creek Lakeview ‘B’ Pigeon’s team Wednesday, falling SO- Coldwater’s Colin Klein , 21 in that non-conference and pulled out an 8-3 win dual. Creller also scored a over Comstock’s Norman pin in that dual, sticking Kyle Connfer. His lone loss was Starkweather 1:58 into that by pin, against Niles Brandywine’s Charlie 285-pound bout. Nathan Baird (119 Rodriguez. The Lions were 15th as a pounds), Franklin Ulrich (145), Bryce Bignal (160) team at the 18-team tournaand Austin Creller (215) ment. Coldwater took the scored the forfeit wins in the day’s championship with win over the Panthers for 175.5 points with Homer finMaple Valley. ishing as the runner-up with The tightest match of the 156.0. evening was at 130 pounds, Holden Creller and where Stockbridge’s Zack Crouch were each fifth in Snyder pulled out a 2-1 vic­ their respective weight class­ tory over the Lions’ Kodee es. Crouch. Maple Valley varsity wrestling coach Chris Ricketts is presented with a plaque for his 40 years of coaching wrestling by Maple Valley athletic director Duska Brumm before his team’s dual with the Battle Creek Lakeview ‘B’ Team Wednesday at Maple Valley High School. Lions will honor Filter for 50 years of officiating on Friday Maple Valley High School will honor Larry “Frog” Filter Jan. 30, at halftime ofthe boys’ varsity basketball game against Olivet Filter will receive his 50­ year of officiating award from the Michigan High School Athletic-Association this year. A certificate will be presented to him at half­ time of the basketball game which is schedule to tip-off at 7 p.m. Filter has officiated bas­ ketball, softball, football and baseball during his 50­ year career, working two MHSAA State Finals in baseball. Along with his officiat­ ing, Filter volunteered hun­ dreds of hours to local sports programs in the Hastings, Maple Valley, Lakewood and Olivet com­ munities over the past 50 years and coached youth basketball and football for many years at MV. Those who worked with Filter, those he worked for and friends are all welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served ip the cafeteria following the game. Anyone wishing to send a card or letter can do so by sending it to: Larry Filter; 11940 Summitt Ave NE; Rockford, MI; 49341 Or they can contact Tony Joostberns by e-mail at Tjoostbems@yahoo.c6m. Valley girls score highest total so far, second at invite Open House Celebration! Saturday, January 31,2015 2900 N. M-43 - Hastings, Ml EVENT DETAILS: January 31, 2015 9:00AM - 1:00PM Complete tour of our new building New equipment preview S www.GreenMarkEquipment.com The Lions are getting bet­ They will look to do it big school division, finishing ter and better. again when they return to with a total score of 652.17 Maple Valley’s varsity Greater Lansing Activities points. competitive cheer team had Conference action at the Behind Lakewood in the its two highest scoring per­ jamboree hosted by Leslie small school division, formances of the season in Wednesday. Portland scored a 702.14, its last two competitions. Mason won the 2015 Belding 376.22 and Maple The Lions were second to Lakewood Viking Cheerfest Valley 592.90. Montrose in the lower varsi­ with a total score of 742.84, The Maple Valley girls ty division Wednesday at earning the upper division scored a 185.2 in round one, Webberville’s Snowfest trophy. Lakewood won the 162.40 in round two . and Invitational. lower division for smaller 245.3 in round three. Montrose took the lower schools with a score of division title with a score of 735.06. Hastings was second 664.24 while the Lions put in the big school division, together 620.8 points. and third overall, with a Maple Valley scored a score of 727.08. 186.3 in round one, a 174.7 Lakewood was .22 behind in round two and a 267.8 in the Saxons heading into round three. Those were the round three', then scored the second best scores of each day’s.best round there score Eaton County residents are round, behind Montrose. of 310.4. The Montrose Rams Hastings had a 302.2 in invited to attend a meeting to scored a 200,7 in round one, round three and Mason discuss the five-year parks plan Wednesday, Feb. 4, at a 183.84 in round two and a 292.2: 287.7 in round three. The Bulldogs had the top 5:45 p.m. at the .Lincoln Webberville was third in score in each of the first two Brick Interpretive Center, the standings with a score of rounds, a 236.9 in round one 13991 Tallman Road in Grand Ledge. 614.56 followed by and a 213.74 in round two. The regular meeting of the Williamston 593.9, Dryden Hastings tallied a 225.8 Parks and Recreation 552 and Vassar 522:3. and 199.08 to start the day. “The girls continue to Lakewood’s round one Department will follow at 7 improve their scores every score was a 226.1 and the p.m. time they step out on the Vikings added a 198.56 in For more information, call mat,” said Lion head coach round two. parks and recreation director Sarah Huissen. Charlotte was third in the Clay Summers, 517-6277351. Eaton County parks plan to be discussed � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-01-31.pdf 8a95bfc1059f9ed70bcc22e8c23ed280 PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 5, January 31, 2015 Vermontville’s waste water system needs outlined The Village of Vermontville held an infor­ mational meeting during its regularly scheduled council meeting in January to dis­ cuss the current status ofthe village sanitary sewer sys­ tem and to discuss alterna­ tives for improving the sys­ tem to meet State and Federal regulations. The village’s wastewater system was constructed in 1972 in response to the pas­ sage of the Clean Water Act of 1970. The system has operated over the last 40 years virtually unchanged. “The system has been well run and maintained and in fact, several studies were performed that documented that it was a cost effective simple solution for waste­ water treatment,” said Bill Hadlock, engineer in a press release. In 1993, the EPA pub­ lished an informational pam­ phlet on the system. However, in April of 2010, in a meeting with village staff, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality raised concerns about how the wastewater treatment facility operated in relation to their existing permit. The council members agreed to contract with Paradigm to evaluate the facility and determine if the facility was discharging in accordance with their requirements. Engineers were able 'to determine the current system discharged to both surface and groundwater. wastewater collection sys­ Since the village does not tem was experiencing exces­ have a pennit for groundwa­ sive inflow from non-waste­ ter discharge, they are in water sources (clear water violation of State and inflow). Based on this, they Federal regulations, said applied for and received Hadlock. Based on the another S2 Grant to fund a results of this study, it was sewer system evaluation determined their were three study. options for complying with Village council members these regulations: are at the point where they 1) Convert the facility to a need to begin to finalize the surface water discharge and project plan and submit it to comply with current permit; the Michigan Department of 2) Convert the facility to Environmental Quality for a groundwater discharge and review. Before this they obtain a new permit or gathered input from citizens 3) Apply for a groundwa on different alternatives. ter permit and maintain dual The alternatives being con­ permits. sidered are: Regardless of which •, Convert the existing option is selected. The vil­ lagoon system to a surface lage council members water discharge at an esti­ acknowledged they will be mated cost of $850,000 to faced with significant costs $1,025,000 or improve the associated with studies, system and apply for a design and construction, groundwater discharge per­ said Bill Hadlock from mit at an estimated cost of Paradigm. $1,250,000. In December of 2011, • Lift station number one they applied for an S2 Grant and the main flow meter are to fund the study and project old and have reached their plan preparation. In July useful service life. It is rec­ 2012, they were notified ommended to replace both at they had received the grant. a cost of $80,000. The only The S2 Grant provides alternative to this is to do funding for preparing the nothing, and deal with an necessary project plan to excessive amount of mainte­ apply for a low interest, nance. State Revolving Fund loan. • Lift station number three The SRF loan can continues to require signifi­ provide a cost effective cant maintenance of the way to fund the required pumps. It is recommended improvements. Typical the station be replaced or at interest rates for a SRF low a minimum upgrade the interest loan is 2 to 2.5 per­ pumps, piping and check cent over a 20-year period. valve to eliminate problems. Jt was determined the The cost for replacement is Independent Bank in Vermontville is closing to service them,” said by Shari Carney Raquepaw, “and are looking StaffWriter Rumors of the closing of at other options such as the Independent Bank in night depository.” Ruth Wineman, president Vermontville have been the Village of fueled by reports on for WoodTV 8 and mlive.com. Vermontville, said bank In an interview with the representatives have con­ Maple Valley News on tacted the village office to Friday, Tricia Raquepaw, set up a meeting. She marketing director for expects the meeting will Independent Bank, con­ take place in the following week. Wineman said she firmed them. “There will be a full-serv­ had been told by tellers at ice ATM which basically the bank that it will be clos­ does everything a teller can ing April 30. “This wilt be a painful do,”- said Raquepaw, “except help you balance a experience for everyone,” said Wineman. “The reason, checkbook.” Raquepaw also said the I have been told, is more bank is considering the con­ and more people are bank­ ing electronically.” cerns of small businesses. “Electronic channels “We have ideas on how [online and mobile] contin­ ue to increase drastically,” confirmed Raquepaw. “It’s not necessary for us to have as much brick and mortar... customers really don’t have to come into a branch to make a deposit of a check anymore, they can do it right from their phone.” “This is going to be a hardship for the communi­ ty,” said Wineman. “There is the Amish community, farmers, village water pay­ ments and individuals, as well.” The closest Independent Bank branches to Vermontville include Charlotte, Bellevue and Potterville. $150,000 while updating pumps and piping is $40,000. • Upgrade the collection system to provide the neces­ sary hydraulic capacity to handle the clear water inflow at an estimated cost of $2,500,000 or create a clear water disconnect pro­ gram consisting of- public education and creation or updating of existing ordi- nances to enforce disconnec­ tion of the clear water sources discharging to the sanitary sewer system. Work on private property cannot be paid for with SRF loan monies. The estimated cost to eliminate clear water connections on private prop­ erty is $550,000. Once the Village has gathered input on the various alternatives, a draft of the project plan will be finalized. Another public hearing on the selected alter­ natives and final project plan is planned to be during the regular meeting Thursday, March 12. The final docu­ ment must be submitted to the MDEQ by July 1 in order to be eligible for the SRF program and to meet the obligations of the S2 Grants which were received. Kellogg School sells again Kellogg School in Nashville has sold again, this time as part of an Ebay auction with a purchase price of $49,600.99. The listing said it was a “home, house, huge proper­ ty, mansion.” Shipping instructions said, “Free local pickup.” There is no information on who the buyer is or what their plans are for the property, goldnuggetpropertiesllc is listed as the seller. Kristine Stewart leaves Maple Valley Schools Pathways High School and Fuller Street Elementary have new leadership due to the recent resignation of Kristine Stewart. Stewart cited personal reasons for the decision said Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon in letters sent home with students Jan. 28. Stewart served as the prin­ cipal of Pathways and as the interim principal of Fuller Street. Lpri VanPatten filled in this past week at Fuller Street and Nancy Potter, retired administrator and for­ mer Maplewood principal, will substitute for the remainder of this academic year. Duska Brumm, jr./sr. high school assistant principal and athletic director will be the administrator in charge of Pathways. “You can rest assured that we always have the educa­ tion and well-being of our students in mind,” said Falcon who went on to say she will be working closely with Brumm, VanPatten and Potter to, “ensure a smooth transition.” Questions or concerns may be addressed to Falcon by email at mfalcon@mvs.kl2.mi.us or by calling 517-852-9699. In This Issue Nashville to hold ‘Show Me the Money Day’ Shoemaker honored with volunteer award 20th Leadership Barry County class underway Ulrich wins 145-pound title to lead Lions at Marcellus �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 31,2015 Shoemaker honored with volunteer award Eaton County Special Deputy Mark Shoemaker receives the 2014 Volunteer of the Year Award. Pictured with Shoemaker are Sheriff Tom Reich (from left), UnderSheriff Jeffrey Cook, and Chief Deputy Jeffrey Warder. (Photo by Sherry Shoemaker) Dog license renewal features doggy photo contest It’s time to renew Eaton County dog licenses, and Treasurer Bob Robinson has announced the launch of an online dog licensing system. Pet owners can now renew licenses or get new licenses online at the new online dog license website at www.eatoncountytreasurer.o rgEaton County dog owners must license their dog of four months or older beginning Jan. 1 every year. This is required by the Michigan State Dog Law Act of 1919, and also by Eaton County’s Animal Control Ordinance, adopted in May 2003. Dogs of four months or older must wear a collar with an identi­ fication tag attached unless the dog is engaged in lawful hunting activities with its owner. The ticket for an unlicensed dog can be $500 or more for a first offense. Licenses can be purchased through most city, village, or township treasurer’s offices through March 1 of each year (Delta Township year­ long), at the Eaton County Animal Control Shelter at 756 Courthouse Drive in Charlotte from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. daily, at the county treasurer’s office in Charlotte from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at www.eatoncountytreasurer.o rgWhile renewing licenses, dog owners can find out if they own the cutest dog in the coupty by also entering the treasurer’s 2015 doggy photo contest. First, second, and third place winners will be chosen by the community based on the number of votes or “likes” each photo receives on the treasurer’s Facebook page. 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To enter, send a doggy photo by March 31 to: Eaton County Treasurer, 1045 Blvd, Independence Charlotte, MI 48813, or by email at hkirchen@eatoncounty.org. Include the pet’s name, age, breed, Eaton County dog license number, and the owner’s name, address, and phone number on the back ofthe photo or in the body of your email. Email should be sent with the subject line: “Pet Photo Contest.” Pets must have a valid Eaton County dog license to enter. Complete contest rules are available at the website listed above. L (ocHa! We ’ll help you love your locks! Make an appointment for a. new cut, color or style NOW! 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance Binder Park Zoo hosting free owl prowl Capturing images, like this of Northern saw-whet owl, is a passion for Barry County resident Josh Haas, who with his wife, Kara, will lead a nighttime hike during Binder Park Zoo’s Owl Prowl. Owl lovers, bird watchers and everyone else is invited to the free community event Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 7 p.m. at the zoo. Josh Haas is the president of Battle Creek Brigham Audubon and Kara Haas is the science education and outreach coordinator for the Kellogg Biological Station. The event will begin in the Cross Administration Building (Binder Park Zoo office), 7400 Division Drive, Battle Creek; For more information, call 269-979-1351 or visit www.binderparkzoo.org. Nashville to hold ‘Show Me the Money Day’ Hoping it will become an annual event, the Barry Community Foundation has announced plans for ‘Show Me the Money Day’ oh Tuesday, Feb.10, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Commission on Aging Friendship Center in Nashville. The center is located at 301 N. Main Street in the Main Street Banquet Hall. Show Me the Money Day was first launched as a pilot money management program in Flint and in Lansing in 2011 and was successfully replicated in communities across Michigan. The program connects community members with community­ based organizations, finan­ cial institutions, service agencies and more to encour­ age responsible money man­ agement, saving and asset building at tax time. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance has used it across the state to kick off tax sea­ son, to provide outreach on free tax assistance services and to create awareness about low income tax credits. The Nashville event will offer free drop-off tax appointments. Taxpayers can meet with a member ofBarry County’s VITA program who will perform a short interview and collect tax documents from the taxpay­ er. A follow-up appointment will be scheduled for the fol­ lowing week. At that time, taxpayers will receive com­ pleted returns and have the opportunity to discuss any concerns with the volunteer preparer. Tax returns will be electronically filed and refunds that are direct deposited can be received in as little as seven tolO days. In addition, several com­ munity-based organizations and groups will be in atten­ dance to speak with atten­ dees about services and pro­ grams available. Organizations attending include Barry County United Way, Maple Valley Community Center of Hope; Commission on Aging, Legal Services Corporation, Manna’s Market, Putnam District Library and Fifth Third Bank. “My goal is to provide a space where community members are able to gather information that might help lead to greater financial sta­ bility for their family,“ says Courtney Ziny, VITA site coordinator and event organ­ izer. “Our community is blessed that there are so many organizations and pro­ grams investing in helping provide basic needs in these tough economic times. But, it can be overwhelming to know where to go to actually access that assistance. I hope that the Show Me the Money Day event will make that ini­ tial access a little bit easier.” All attendees of the Nashville Show Me the Money Day event will receive a care package. Several door prizes will be given away, including: cash prizes for the fifth, 10th and 25th attendees, $25 gas gift cards, $25 Consumer’s Energy gift certificates and other miscellaneous prizes. Attendees that complete a short survey about the event will be entered to win a $100 VISA gift card. Free breakfast and snacks will also be provided during the event. For more details or to schedule a drop-off tax appointment, contact Ziny at 269-945-0526. I You 4hinators A Ministry ofThe United Methodist Church Valentine’s Day Fundraiser Catered ex Dinner Saturday, February 14, 2015 5:00 -7:00 p.m. at Nashville United Methodist Church t I 8 ' o *8.00 per person (children 6 and under $4.00) Tickets sold by youth or at church office. (517) 852-2043 Advance purchase needed. ‘Fundraiser to send You J hinators on 2015 summer missions �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 31, 2015 — Page 3 Valentine adventure planned COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE at McKeown Bridge Park NEWS FROM THE EATON IRS warns of identity theft I,J""*>«» IJ""*>«» ,SJ'"""**>»«»» J,J| Hill 1 *> *®itffflkb(i| ■ ®t tafatjiinr a» EskEatiii ■a taitkWr IE- DsMvJaitiE i e- iltaittlis' bi- .U Kite i i «t Wijh 3ck Maty Dn tiaf d ’•£ WtIKJUS ifr -;j saiKlKB^ r;:p r;: plilfcilW c Tit x ads, 2 (**' 0 Brnyjiirttad tl ^tod^'i jj h, fr .IfclejB*" B . tk fi#r«*** ,« «M <01 j^T I* The Internal Revenue Service has issued a filing season alert warning taxpay­ ers to watch out for identity theft at tax time. The IRS continues to aggressively pursue the criminals that file fraudulent returns using someone’s Social Security number. Taxpayers still need to be extremely careful and do everything they can to avoid becoming a victim. The IRS lists a variety of common scams taxpayers may encounter. Many of these Con games peak during filing season as people pre­ pare their tax returns or hire someone to do so. Scams can be sophisticat­ ed and take many forms. We urge people to protect them­ selves and use caution when viewing e-mails, receiving telephone calls or getting advice on tax. issues,"said the IRS commissioher. "Keep your personal infor­ mation safe and secure. Taxpayers should protect their computers and only give Out their Social Security numbers when absolutely necessary." Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses a stolen Social Security num­ ber to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. While the IRS has made significant strides over the past several years to address this issue, it remains a top concern for the IRS. For 2015, the IRS will continue to increase both the number and efficiency of the identity theft data models and filters used to identify potentially fraudulent returns. These pre-refund fil­ ters stop the vast majority of fraudulent returns. Additionally, the IRS contin­ ues to expand its partner­ ships with financial institu­ tions to identity and stop fraudu­ lent refunds. Fighting identity theft is an ongoing battle as identity thieves continue to create new ways of stealing person­ al information, using it for their gain. Identity theft cases are among the most complex handled by the IRS. The IRS is continually reviewing processes and policies to minimize the inci­ dence of identity theft and to help victims. The IRS understands iden­ tity theft is a frustrating, complex process for victims. While identity thieves steal information from sources outside the tax system, the IRS is often the first to inform a victimwhen identity theft has occurred. The IRS is working hard to resolve identity theft cases as quick­ ly as possible. The following tips are offered for protection: • Don’t carry a Social Security card or any documents that include Social Security numbers (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). • Don’t give a .business Area residents are encour­ aged to grab the snowshoes and order up some hot cocoa and hot-dogs Valentine’s Social Security Numbers or Day at McKeown Bridge ITIN numbers just because Park. The Barry County ■they ask. Give it only when Parks and Recreation Board required. has the perfect romantic • Protect financial infor­ event planned with “Heart in mation. the Park,” set for Saturday, • Check personal credit Feb. 14, from 11 a. m. to 2 p. reports every 12 months. m. • Review the Social The day of exploring trails Security administration earn­ is free of charge and people ings statement annually. of all ages are welcome to • Secure personal informa-the park just off of M-79 tion in the home. between Nashville and • Protect personal comput- Hastings. Participants are ers by using firewalls and encouraged to bring their anti-spam/virus software, showshoes, cross country updating security skis or just snow boots to patches and changing explore the park- and trail passwords for Internet with ones loved on accounts. Valentine’s Day. Hot cocoa • Don’t give personal ■will be .available throughout information over the phone, the event and hot-dogs will through the mail or on the be ready at noon Internet unless initiated by “It’s been so cold this win­ you. ter that many of us have a bit Some area students were among those who completed degree requirements at Michigan State University at the conclusion of the fall 2014 semester. Local students on the list included: Nashville — Leslie Moreno, master of science in human development and Significant improvements to the park were completed in 2010 with.assistance from a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant. Facilities include the refur­ bished historic bridge, a shade shelter, canoe launch, two accessible fishing decks, riverside boardwalk, trails, vault toilet, parking, and pic­ nic facilities. “Summer isn’t the only time to enjoy the out-of­ doors,” said Skidmore.” We are hoping this fun, free event will encourage people to experience the best of Barry County, even in win­ ter.” The Barry County Parks and Recreation Board is ask­ ing anyone planning to attend to RSVP and direct questions to parks@barrycounty.org, if possible, for planning purposes. YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! Local students graduate from MSU Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations ofour Clients and Customers! family studies; Lindsey Westendorp, master of arts in special education. Sunfield Nichole Erickson, bachelor of science in biosystems engineering, with high honor. Vermontville — Jared Weseman, bachelor of arts in finance. iWeichert] | Sally Magoon 269-986-5737-C sjmll511@yahoo.com Realtors Emerald Properties 111 N. Bostwick St, Charlotte, Ml 48813 Realtor www.emeraldrealtyco.com 06860987 Ken Babcock Realtor 517-652-5575-C kdcbabcock@gmail.com This Saturday Night Jack & Judy’s Winter reading begins at Vermontville library The Vermontville Township Library Winter Reading Program “Snow many books ...’’will begin Monday, Feb. 9, and contin­ ue through Tuesday, March 31. Organizers hope the pro­ gram inspires patrons age 14 and over to read books in six categories/ with several options available in each cat­ egory, said Director Carla Rumsey. For every six books read, participants will be entered into a drawing for prizes donated by local merchants by Michelle Falcon and community organiza­ Superintendent tions. The Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools is proud Books must come from the to announce the successful sale of its 2015 refunding bonds library collection, borrowed for $3,480,000’ The bonds will be used to refund a portion of from MeLCat, or down­ the outstanding 2005 refunding bonds balance and pay the loaded from the library’s costs of issuing the bonds. The 2015 refunding bonds reduce downloadable library — the district’s interest expense approximately $338,138. Overdrive, Assistance with Taxpayers will benefit by having lower debt payments over electronic devices is availthe next eight years. In preparing for the sale we worked with the district’s financial advisor, Stauder, Batch & Associates, Inc., and HASTINGS 4 requested Moody’s Investors Service to evaluate the district's GOODRICH GQTI.com & ■ J I QUALITY Facebook credit quality. Moody's assigned Maple Valley Schools with VWf ■ THEATERS BowJjo«2t2aa« the underlying rating of A3. This was determined by evaluat­ s«t.iB9S 269-205-4900 on state st._________________________ ing its general fund reserves, the modestly-sized tax base and $5.25 BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:08-6:1)0 PM 0 No passes (S) Stadium Seating above-average debt burden with slow amortization. SHOWTIMES 1/31 - 2/4 Financing was conducted by the Michigan investment rniESMB TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE banking office of the brokerage firm, Stifel, the financial ©INTO THE WOODS (PG) advising firm, Stauder, Batch & Associates and Thrun Law SAT-SUN 11:00,1:40, 4:20,7:00,9:40 4:20,7:00,9:40 Firm P.C. serving as bond counsel. The bonds were sold at a MON-WED SELMA (PG-13) SAT-SUN 12:30,3:30; 6:30 true interest rate of 1.83 percent with a final maturity of2023. MON-WED 3:30,6:30 "Maple Valley Schools bonds were well received by the OMORTDECAI (R) DAILY 9:30 ©AMERICAN SNIPER (R) bond market,” said Brenda Voutyras, managing director with SAT-SUN 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:50 Stifel. “We were able to take advantage of historic low rates MON-WED 3:40, 6:40, 9:50 PADDINGTON (PG) that met the goals of the district and resulted in a very nice SAT-SUN 11:15,1:50,4:30, 6:50,9:10 MON-WED 4:30, 6:50,9:10 savings for its taxpayers.” Maple Valley Schoofs sells 2015 refunding bonds of cabin Tever,” said Stephanie Skidmore, market­ ing committee chair.” .Our temperatures have leveled off somewhat, and this is a great opportunity to enjoy the out-of-doors on a special day with family and friends.” McKeown Bridge Park is at the comer of McKeown and Nashville roads, two. miles east of the city of Hastings, across from Thomapple Manor. The 25acre park site includes nearly 2.,000 linear feet of frohtage on the Thomapple River in Hastings Township. McKeown Bridge is the only remaining steel truss bridge in Barry County, and it is a state registered historic site. Parking lots, are available on each side of the river. The larger north lot will be the location of a large fire pit for the event, able. No registration is required, and patrons can begin-reading Tuesday, Feb. 9: More information is available on the website at http://vmtlib.michlibrary.org . Materials may be picked up in the library beginning Feb. 6. BBQ Ribs $9.95 or Prime Rib Country Kettle Cafe , King Cut $14.95 Queen Cut $10.95 SV/SA Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! j 8 i 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Sat. thru Tkurs. • 4-8pni (That’s everynight except Friday) 4 DINNER CHOICES that include soup & salad bar Add 2 pieces ofpiefor just $2.00 more. Barlow Florist... Your Best Wedding Source Same Family Ownership for over 60 Years ~ Bring in your. 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Gladys was bom in Nashville on June 4, 1936, the daughter ofthe late Keith and Marie Jarrard. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools, graduating from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1954. She was the wife of LaMoin Mitchell. The cou­ ple met after her brother’s out of anything! wedding, where LaMoin and Gladys drove school bus some friends showed up at for Maple Valley Schools for the house for an old fash­ over 28 years, and enjoyed ioned "belling." Gladys and her time with the children of LaMoin where married the community very much; August 21, 1954. The cou­ but, her favorite experience ple began their lives together was driving for the kinder­ on her family's farm. After a garten students, which she brief time living in town, did for over 12 years. Along they eventually moved to with her husband, the couple their home on Lawrence road enjoyed retirement by travel­ where they raised their fami­ ing to California and Hawaii, ly together. LaMoin and and working at Mackinac Gladys had celebrated over Motor Lodge in Mackinaw 60 years of marriage. City during the summer for Gladys loved taking care 15 years. Gladys drove a of her family and took great school bus to Alaska, and on pride in their well being. one trip was caught in a tor­ When her family was young, nado. Rather than hide like they all enjoyed spending the rest of the passengers, their weekends in northern Gladys grabbed her camera Michigan at the cabin at Fife and took photos as the storm Lake where they would hunt roared past. for mushrooms. She enjoyed Gladys is survived by her working in her home, cook­ beloved husband of 60 years, ing, canning and doing laun­ LaMoin; daughter, Lori dry. Gladys could get a stain (Tom) Lyons; two sons, 2 Med., 2 Topping & Med. Garlic Cheese Pizza, plus 2 Orders of Wings ... $3200 2 Lg. 2 Topping & Lg. Garlic Cheese Pizza trnnn plus 2 Orders of Wings............. Sunday Only Pick-Up Special R&D’s Streetside Pizzeria 119. N. Main St., Nashville, MI • 517-852-0540 Special Hours: 2pm - 10pm 2/1/15 Only 06862243 Steven (Patricia) Mitchell, Brian (Tammy) Mitchell; brother, Ross (Joan) Jarrard; stepsister, Joyce Skedgell; grandchildren, Kenny (Tina) Mitchell, Matt (Stephanie) Mitchell, Ryan (Lacey) Stamm, KC Lyons, Kevin (Stephanie) Robinson, Cory (Melinda) Robinson; 10 great grandchildren, and sev­ eral nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Keith and Marie Jarrard; brothers, Waynard "Joe", and Ward "Jim" Jarrard; and her grand­ son, Garrett Mitchell Funeral services were held at Grace Community Church, Nashville, on Tuesday, Jan. 27,2015, with Jeff Burpee officiating. Internment took place immediately following the funeral service at Wilcox Cemetery. A time of fellowship and luncheon was served follow­ ing the graveside service at Grace Community Church in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, the fam­ ily has requested memorial contributions be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhdme.net Carol A. Croff---------Carol A. Croff, age 73, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, ML For cdmplete details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE Zoning Board of Appeals 2015-2016 The regular Zoning Board ofAppeals meetings of the Village of Nashville are held on a quarterly basis (April, July, October, January) on the third (3rd) Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Nashville Council Chambers. The Zoning Board will hold Special Meetings when needed Public Hearings for variance requests. The regular meeting dates are as follows: April 16, 2015 July 16, 2015 October 15, 2015. January 21, 2016 The Village of Nashville will provide necessary and reasonable aid and services to the disabled, and provide language translation and signage for hearing impaired upon seven days advanced notice to the Nashville Village Clerk. I o The Michigan Fiddlers Association will be returning to the Barry County Commission on Aging Saturday, Feb. 7, for a day of music, food and dancing. “We’ve got a great pro­ gram lined up,” said Association President and Middleville resident Ken Moore. “It’s as much fun for the audience as it is for the musicians. Folks can join us for an hour or two or for the whole day. Musicians come in from all over Barry County and West Michigan.” barry Coun|q Fiddlers and square dancers will be showing thenstuff from 2 to 5 p.m. A sign­ up sheet will be available for open microphone, which will be from 5 to 6 p.m. From 6 to 7 p.m., there will be plenty of music, including fiddles, gui­ tars, steel guitars, dulcimers, bass fiddles, piano and more. The Commission on Aging will be offering dinner and a la carte items from 2 to 6 p.m. Dinner will include two soup choices, roll or combread, coleslaw, pie and a beverage, at a cost of $6 for. adults. All proceeds from dinner will go toward COA services for homebound sen­ iors. Admission to the jam­ boree is free of charge, but freewill offerings will be appreciated. Proceeds at the door will be split 50/50 by the Fiddlers Association and the COA. The Commission on Aging is at 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., in Hastings. For more informa­ tion, call Ken, 269-795­ 3143. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menn Monday, Feb. 2 BBQ ribette with bun, potato salad, cheese broccoli soup, orange, crackers. Tuesday, Feb. 3 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, beets, applesauce, bread/roll. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Baked potato bar, turkey chili, tossed salad, banana, crackers. Thursday, Feb. 5 Pork chop with gravy, sweet potatoes, broccoli, apple, whole wheat roll. Friday, Feb. 6 Chicken parmesan, noo­ dles with marinaro sauce and cheese, tossed salad, fruit cup. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Feb. 2 Sliced roast beef with Swiss cheese, potato salad, applesauce, flatbread. Tuesday, Feb. 3 Cheese cubes and club crackers, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, cookie. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, Mandarin oranges, whole wheat roll. Thursday, Feb. 5 Ham pasta salad, marinat­ ed vegetables, diced pears, granola bar. Friday, Feb. 6 Sliced turkey with Provolone cheese, coleslaw, pineapple, flatbread. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 2 Hamburger, mixed vegeta­ bles, baked beans, orange, bun. Tuesday, Feb. 3 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, beets, bread pud­ ding, applesauce. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Turkey chili, seasoned potatoes, Brussels sprouts, banana,-crackers. Thursday, Feb. 5 , Pork chop with gravy, cornbread stuffing, sweet potatoes, broccoli, apple. Friday, Feb. 6 Chicken parmesan, noo­ dles with marinara sauce, cauliflower, spinach, fruit cup. Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 2 Hastings: February Birthday Party; Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings; Hand Crafts 12:45-2:30 p.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, Feb. 3 Hastings: Play Wii 9:00 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; Zumba Gold 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Parkinson’s Support 5 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, Feb. 5 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, Feb. 6 - Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m.; Euchre, BYOG 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Don’t forget the Fiddler’s Jam! See us for color copies, one-hour 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 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 31,2015 — Page 5 From Our Readers From the Pulpit The happiest place on earth by Pastor Gary Simmons Nashville, Vermontville and Woodland United Methodist churches Smiths to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary M pn.'te '’ iSa.1 'ms fitesityi ns® Wii Itoff, ftk > ■ il talataJI ®k utaftahh g® WiHls FifcJAI'M ij talmjlW gn. nhMta Douglas and Susanne (Griffin of Scottville) Smith were married on February 13, 1965, and have resided in Hastings for the past 50 years. Doug continues to oper­ ate Pro Clean Services which he has owned for over 40 years. Sue retired as a hairdresser in 2006, and now enjoys working with her daughter at So Simply. Their son Craig Smith and his wife Kimberly, married for 27 years, reside in the Kalamazoo area. They are relocating to North Carolina to pursue an exciting oppor­ tunity with Chick-fil-A Corporation. Their move will also allow them to be closer to their daughter Ashley (26) and son Justin (23). Doug and Sue’s daughter Elisa and husband Ross Jackson, married for 22 years, reside in Lake Odessa. They both own businesses and are raising their sons Luke (15), Jakeb (12) and Brody (11). We invite all family and friends to celebrate their Golden Anniversary by attending a reception in their honor on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Nashville Baptist Church, 312 Phillips Street in Nashville. Cards may be sent to 1705 Boulder Drive, Hastings, Ml 49058. !Ki ftklffliM t Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues A few weeks ago, my wife and I had the privilege to spend a week of vacation with our daughter and her hus­ band at Disney World in Florida. The last day there, we left one ofthe Disney parks in a hurry. It may have been in the low 70s, but it was pouring rain. There was, also, lightning in the distance. And as I sat on a wet seat, in my wet shorts, on an open-air tram ride back to my car, with water pouring off the roof onto my lap, I thought to myself: “This is not the happiest place on earth right now. This is not my idea of the place where my dreams come true. No, this is mis­ ery.” Happiness is often illusive. Everybody wants.it. The U.S. Constitution states that it is our right to pursue it. But as Benjamin Franklin has been quoted-to say, “The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.” Last month, I experienced the death of a close family member, underwent surgery, wrecked my car, and took a personal financial loss. It was not a happy month for me. Yet, somehow, through it all, I felt a sense ofpeace and con­ tentment that defied my circumstances. How can that be? It is because I have found something deeper, more sig­ nificant, and more enduring than the feeling ofhappiness. I have found a friend who loves me and encourages me at every rough turn and every dark comer in life. My friend Jesus is real to me. I have found that happy place in life where I trust him even when bad things happen. I have come to rely upon his promise when he said, “A thiefcomes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life. I want them to have it in the fullest possible way” (John 10:10). He wants to be your friend, too. I encourage you to take some time to read the Gospel ofJohn in the Bible. Discover the real love and happiness that is offered to you through becoming friends with Jesus. Community honors military To the editor: This past Christmas season presented itself with wonder­ ful honors to military heroes, past and present, through the placing of red ribbons on the Military Hero Christmas Tree in the Charlotte Courthouse Square. It is so heart-warming that the residents in Eaton County care and express their appre­ ciation for the men and women who have served our great United States of America. May God Bless you all. Krys Simpson, Charlotte Call 269-945-9554 for AWads CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Feb. 2 Feb. 4 Feb. 5 Feb. 7 Feb. 10 Feb. 19 Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Carpenter’s bam in Delton Farm Bill Informational Meeting, 1 p.m., old library building (please pre-register) Fair Board Meeting, 7:30' p.m., Expo Center Science Saturday, 9 a.m., Old Library in Hastings 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6 p.m., loca­ tion TBD Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center MWWift* 0, 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 I 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ..................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ........... 1 a.m. Evening Worship...... .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service......................... 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. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group. Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Mt 49096' (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. hurch Senrice 11: 00 a.m. .......Fellowship All Are Welcome! PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH . 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 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ............ 11:00 a.m. PASXOR GARY SIMMONS pastor Nancy fancher Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (corner 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 M-79 West W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass...................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Corner of Kalamp 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS ' PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 06861049 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 31,2015 20th Leadership Barry County class underway mining temperament as a by Shari Carney way to help individuals bet­ Staff Writer Leadership Barry County, ter understand themselves created to train up and com­ and others. The assessment was ing leaders, began in 1990. The class of2015 has 18 par­ administered by McMahon ticipants who met for the and Jan Hartough. Hartough first time Friday, Jan. 23, for is the founder of the a two-day event at Pierce Leadership Barry County Cedar Creek Institute. who was part of the first Friday’s session was devoted class in 1990. Throughout the eightto team-building exercises week program, participants with Tim McMahon, a 1991 will study local and state alumni of the LBC, leading. An evening reception government, Barry County’s included LBC board mem­ unified court system, visit bers, alumni and guests, fol­ the State Capitol, learn about lowed by dinner, and then an communication and building tour Barry address by Dr. Trent Tilton. consensus, Tilton, a chiropractor in County landmarks and study Middleville, spoke on being diversity and national issues. The objectives of the a believer in oneself, taking responsibilities for actions annual class are to under­ and having a healthy mind­ stand shared leadership and set. He referred to seven key knowledge of leadership areas of life — relationships, styles; learn about the local mental, physical, financial, community; affect public policy, function in changing spiritual, career and family. “Start thinking -different­ organizations; and increase ly,” said Tilton, “think abun­ knowledge of the political dantly ... Our beliefs make and financial structures our reality — reality is the throughout the community. This year’s class includes result of our focus.” Tilton encouraged the Norma Jean Acker, Sam audience to be«ware of the Cappon, Shari Carney, Barb Case, Daisey Chemiawski, power and affect of words. “There is nothing like the Dacia Chesebro, hesebro, Rob power of the written word,” Deming, Tom DeVault, he said. “Words are always Emily llwood, Kathy powerful ... be careful how Forsyth, Eric Frith, Annie you use your words.” Halle, Kendra Harthun, Saturday’s session began Michelle James, Lisa with personality profiling. Purcell, Sandra Smith, Carol The assessment, Real Svihl and Stephanie Wezell. Colors, is a method of deter- They represent a cross-sec- The 2015 class of Leadership Barry County kicked off its eight-week introduction to the structure of Barry County with a two-day orientation session at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Jan. 23 and 24. On successive weeks, the group of community leaders will learn about government, the courts, and how they are arranged and financed. They’ll also probe issues of communication, diversity, and national issues affecting local life. Members of the class pic­ tured Friday night are (front row, from left) Lisa Purcell, Stephanie Wezell, Annie Halle, Daisey Chemiawski, Kendra Harthun, Emily Ellwood, Norma Jean Acker, (back) Eric Frith, Barb Case, Shari Carney, Kathy Forsyth, Sam Cappon, Tom DeVault, Michelle James, Carol Svihl, Dacia Chesebro, Sandra Smith and Rob Deming. The program, which launched in 1990 is, “designed to enhance leadership skills for individual growth, organizational improvement and increased community effectiveness.” tion of businesses and insti­ tutions, as well as two high school students, Cappon and Wezell, from the Youth Advisory Council. “The class of 2015 is the 20th class to go through the program,” said Jennifer Richards, explaining that the first two classes were in 1990 and 1991 and then itresumed again in 1998 and has been continuing since then. “Leadership Barry County is an experience like no other in the county. It is a way to learn about our county and the programs that are in it, but also learn about yourself and grow as a per­ son. It is a great place to gain new friendships and meet other like-minded individu­ als that want to use their tal­ ents to benefit our communi­ ty” Graduation is set for March 21. For more infor­ mation on Leadership Barry County, email jen@barrycf.org. Ninety Fifth Appual Verrpoptville Firerpap’s Dapce Saturday, March 21st, 2015 • Rip’s Place, Vermontville TWO GRAND PRIZE RAFFLES For Him - Stihl MS 291 Chain Saw Package For Her ■ Zoe Life Spa and Salon Package $5.00 per ticket on each package. Need not be present to win!! Tickets for Dance and Grand Prize Raffles available from any member or at Fire Station office 01/07/201511:56 A 07673502 �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 31,2015 — Page 7 LARGE 01* small, We Ship t All! Luggage! We make it simple, convenienti and stress-free. Authorized Shipping Outlet Authorized ShipCenter* sunshine Pack&Sbip 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Page • — Juai Say ‘M MwflMd m tw Map* vutey NawT fiahanay. January 31.20i S Butter was once big business in Nashville Thii Me’WK’/Ti/'J ufAf Past artule. by the late 5iesan Huv Ur\ MU published in the Jan 29. 1995. Mapk Valley New*. ary —• now it running r full Haat and it taming <na about 600 pound* of butter per day." according to The Mrwt tn mid Augutf 1902. Twelve year* later, tn the fall of 1914. a group of local mea joined force* to Iona a Farmer** Cooperative Creamery Aaaoctatioa To home the new operation, the rtzcicholderc pun hated the former W£ Shield* wood­ work mgr chop cm Church Street (la very early yean the building. which Kandt ju«t eaal of State Street, had houved L W Powle*‘ woolen mill* > Nash villc hjUilcd cream to the Farmers' Cooperative Creamery for 25 years, from 1924 to 1949. He took over the route from his father in­ law George Ritchie “It was a cold, wet job in bad weather.” recalled Wilcox in 1979. Driving a team and wagon, haulers were afford­ ed no protection from Ae element*. Horse* generally plowed their ow way to remote farms isolated by severe winter weather. “1 made 25 cents a mile for drawing cream." remem­ bered Dahm. Wilcox could not recollect Oeam for buttermaking at the co-op wa* brought to the what his per-mile pay rate plant by hauler* working six was in the 1920* but said by days a week to cover three the 1930*. haulers were routes each, with twice* being paid by the butterfat weekly atop* at participating content of the cream they farm*. Trucks were used to delivered. This was done to nuke the runs in the summer counter competition from month*, teams and wagon* milk hauler* who were beginning to make regular in the winter farm run* for collection of “One of my route* wa* 43 miles long.” recalled Otto whole milk. Some farmers Dahm. He worked a* a preferred to sell to them, hauler for two year* in the rather than go through the early 1920*. “We couldn't bother of cream separation. Butterfat content also draw that distance in one day with a team, so it took two determined how much each The first home of Farmers' Cooperative Creamery founded in 1914, was the days to cover it in the win­ fanner would receive for the former Shields woodworking plant on Church Street, in earlier years, the 1881 cream he sold to the cooper­ ter.” building had been headquarters of L.W. Powles' woolen mills. Still standing directly On the second stop of the ative. A sample from each week, hauler) would deliver can was tested as it arrived al across the street from it is a brick building that housed Nashville’s first creamery in to the farmers any butter that the plant, before the cream the 1870s. Sherman Street building that they had ordered and would was dumped into a large Nashville creamery visited boasted The News. had first housed a plant-vet­ return clean cane. Twice wooden vat for conversion packaging in waxed cartons. “At first, butter was At the ninth annual meet­ creameries in Litchfield and ting machine factory and monthly they brought a into butter by an electricwhich is now commonly check to the farmer for powered chum. The finished shipped out by rail,” remem­ ing of stockholders in Homer Tuesday,” noted The recalled as the old Standaid cream he sold to the cooper­ product was refrigerated to bered Wilcox. “I Jiter it was January 1924, the coopera­ News in early November Stamping plant facilitate cutting the butter trucked to Detroit.” He tive disclosed that it had bro­ 1924. “Making the trip were ative. Mary Pennock, “Nashville's new cream Lloyd Wilcox into pound quantities for recalled that his initial visit ken all of its previous Misses to that city was to accompa­ records by manufacturing Vclma Brumm, Dorothy ny the creamery manager on 742,821 pounds of butter in Mason and Ruth Shafer; and a butter delivery there. The Percy Penfold, George 1923. superior quality of Nashville “Will G. Hyde, president; Parrott, Harry Hinckley and butter soon brought fame to C.W. Pennock, secretary and Harry Green.” the village. manager; and Chris While working in the “Competing against 70 Marshall, treasurer, were all Nashville creamery as “boss other creameries, * the re-elected to office,” said buttermaker,” Penfold had Farmers' Cooperative of The News in reporting on discovered how to eliminate Nashville won second prize that meeting. a ptpblem in the process. last week at the Michigan Pennock became a long­ “The salt would always Slate Fair, on a tub of but­ time manager of the cream­ work to the outside of the ter,” noted The News in ery, which also was staffed butter and form crystals,” September 1923. “Percy with a tester, buttermaker, explained Nashville native Penfold is the boss butter­ bookkeeper and other work­ Wayne Fuller, now of maker.” ers for such tasks as empty­ Toledo. “Percy experiment­ Three years later, the local ing and washing cream cans ed and found that if the salt creamery captured first place and packaging the finished was dampened before being in state fair competition. product. added to the butter, it would After a 1940 fire heavily damaged the cooperative’s Sherman Street plant, a new “Manager (Curtis) Apparently an occasional stay dissolved in the butter facility was built and opened for business in 1942. The new creamery, located just Pennock has been notified excursion through a competi­ and not work out.” north of the elevator on South Main Street, is seen in this 1940s photo taken form that the Wolverine butter tor’s operation helped the Penfold later moved to atop the old railroad water tower. Ten years after relocating here, the cooperative scored 95 l/2, which was the prize-wining local crew stay East Jordan and managed a highest quality of nearly 100 on top. ceased operation See MEMORIES, page 11 competing creameries,” “Employees the NaAvilte made butter graced many local tablet — at wclJ at Aoae Aacm^om Michigan -» during the ftna half of the 2M eodury In fact, the poidea *pread wat being cx»mmen ially gatmaed in the v itiage at early at the IM7O* at ('hipman and Wheeler* Nath* ille Creamery la May 1974. Jetta Barry of CattlrJon T<»»n*htp tkmglN oat LJ. Wheeler't mtereat m the ealerpnae. and if became known a» Chipman and Barry The turn of the century u» the antinuilKM of buttermakiny at a thriving hu*ine«* locally and the format«<n of a new cxwnpany for that purpocc ‘Mick holder* of the new creamery company met Friday evening and elected V B Fumi** chairman and Voa W. PurntM, necretary. “reported Ihr Nathalie Nen» in June 1902 “Machinery for the new creamery hat been ordered, and it it expected to he tn product it mi in m> week*" When the equipment am red. it wat aet up in the Cooperative employee Merrell Knoll is seen in this 1920s photo with his wife Grace and family cow Sunbeam. At right edge of photo is the milk delivery wagon Knoll drove for the cooperative.’ AOawding to his daughter, the late Edna Knoll w*ams Merrell one time drove mules topick up cream in Maple Grove. In this photo the family lived in the southeast part ol the village. village Curtis Pennock, (left) a founding member of the Farmers’ Cooperative Creamery,, served as its first treasurer and longtime manager. He died on the job in January 1933. Standing next to him is boss buttermaker Percy Penfold and other workers (from left) Wallace Mack, Merrell Knoll and Clair Cole. Nashville’s butter frequently took top honors in state competition. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 31,2015 — Page 9 Lions still chasing first GLAC win The Maple Valley girls talk things over with coach Landon Wilkes (right) during their non-conference contest with the CHAPS Chariots Tuesday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The result wasn’t what the Lions wanted, but things went better for the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team against rival Olivet in its second meeting of the season Friday. The Eagles topped the Lions 51-24 at Maple Valley High School, drop­ ping the Lions’ record to 08 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference “We rebounded the ball a little bit better (than in the first meeting,” said Lion head coach Landon Wilkes. “We did some things a little bit better. We broke the press early, but struggled a little bit to put the ball in the basket and that’s what hurt us. It was a great effort by the girls, in my opinion.” Emma McGlocklin led the Lions with 11 points, scoring eight of them by going 8-of-10 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter. “She was attacking the basket,” Wilkes said of McGlocklin. “We have been working on that. We don’t shoot the ball extremely well, but we’ve got to learn to attack the basket. That’s something with all the kids.” The Lions also got four points each from Bekah Mater and Olivia Ricketts. Teona Feldpausch led the Eagles with 13 points and Alissa Costello added ten points. Stockbridge scored a 5433 victory over the Lion ladies in a make-up game at Stockbridge High School Monday. The Panthers pulled away with a 16-6 run to start the Maple Valley’s Payton second half. Schrader fires up a jump Jessica Taylor led that shot against the CHAP surge, hitting three threepointers in the third quarter. Chariots T uesday at She had 11 points in the Maple Valley High School. period and finished with a (Photo by Perry Hardin) team-high 18 points. Center Audrey Twining added ten points for Stockbridge and Shelby Hastings chipped in eight. Payton Schrader paced the Lions with 14 points. Ricketts chipped in six points and Erica Burkett and Mater had four points apiece. The CHAPS (Capital Homeschool Athletic Program) Chariots topped the Lions in a non-conference contest at Maple Valley High School Tuesday, 47-38. Jordyn Nightengale poured in 23 points to lead the Chariots, including an 8of-9 performance at the free throw line. Schrader had seven points to help the Lions build a 12­ 8 lead in the opening quar­ ter, but had just two points the rest of the way before eventually fouling out of the bailgame. Maple Valley was led by Mater’s 13 points. She scored ten points in the sec­ ond half. Maple Valley is now 2-12 overall this season. The Lions host Calhoun Lion junior guard Emily Morris tries to attack the bas- Christian Monday then ket during Tuesday’s non-conference contest against return to league action at the Capital Homeschool Athletic Program. (Photo by Leslie Friday. Perry Hardin) 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 ANDREW L. BARCROFT and BONNIE BARCROFT, HUSBAND AND WIFE, to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Mortgagee, dated May 9, 2011, and recorded on May 20, 2011, in Document No. 201105200005201, and assigned by said mortgagee to PROF-2013-S3 REO I LLC, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($118,796.32), including interest at 5.125% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 12, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS: COM­ MENCING AT THE NORTH­ WEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1 / 2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 / 4 OF SECTION 14, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE EAST 40 RODS; THENCE SOUTH 40 RODS, THENCE WEST 40 RODS, THENCE NORTH 40 RODS 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 MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. 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 prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. PROF-2013S3 REO I LLC Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 FS.000031 CONV (01­ 10)(01-31) 06861040 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 ANDREW COOLEY, A SIN­ GLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 24, 2008, and recorded on November 26, 2008, in Document No. 20081126­ 0011386, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 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-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($148,117.38), including interest at 6.750% 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 mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 26, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1 / 4 comer of said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1710.83 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds East 411.87 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds East 336.00 feet; thence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 05 sec­ onds West 298.47 feet; thence North 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds West 336.00 _ feet; thence North 87 degrees 55 min­ utes 01 seconds East 298.29 feet to the place of beginning. Together with the easement as described below. Easement: An easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the following described parcel: That part of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 2008.91 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 276.50 feet along said East-West 1/4 line; thence South 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds East 99.01 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 210.50 feet; thence South 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds West 543.67 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East 66.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 04 min­ utes 57 seconds West 642.71 feet to the place of beginning. Excepting the North 33 feet thereof for M-179 right of way. 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 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241a only, 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. 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 prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002994 USDA (01-24)(02­ 14) 06861809 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Laurie Taylor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corp., Its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2008 and recorded May 9, 2008 in Instrument # 20080509-0005004 and modified by agreement dated September 12, 2013 and record­ ed October 14, 2013 in instru­ ment # 2013-012427 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., by assignment dated September 3, 2009 and recorded September 21, 2009 in Instrument # 200909210009406 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyOne Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($134,991.44) including interest 3.875% 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. Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 19, 2015 Said prem­ ises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUAR­ TER OF SECTION 27, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTER­ SECTION OF THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF BEVER ROAD AND THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF BEVER ROAD A DIS­ TANCE OF 270 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL to SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONEHALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SEC­ TION. A DISTANCE OF 322 AND TWO -THIRDS FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF BEVER ROAD A DISTANCE OF 270 FEET TO THE SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 322 AND TWO-THIRDS FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 9265 Sever 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 damagihg the property during the redemption period. Dated: 1/17/2015 Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-14417 (01-17)(02-07) �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 31,2015 Brighton over 30 twice, once in victory and once in defeat Maple Valley is now 2-9 led the Panthers with 18 Maple Valley’s varsity team overall this season. points, helping his team get boys’ basketball The Lions fell to 1-6 in the its first league victory. snapped a seven game losing Stockbridge also got 13 streak by knocking off Greater Lansing Activities Springport 53-36 in a non-Conference with losses at points from Tyler Jacobs and conference clash at Maple Stockbridge Monday and at ten from Drew Boyd. Brighton led the Lions with Valley High School Tuesday.home against Olivet Friday 28 points. Seth Gurd chipped Andrew Brighton pumped night. in 31 points to go with eight The Panthers topped the in eight points and Grant rebounds and seven steals in Lions 62-49 Monday, scoring Adrianson had five. 21 points in the fourth quarter Olivet topped the Lions 55the victory. The Lions led 43-29 after to extend the four-point lead 47 at Maple Valley High they took into the final peri-School Friday. three quarters. Zach Wolcott added seven od. Brighton had his biggest Mason Gee-Montgomery points for the Lions. scoring game of the season, pouring in 35 points. He also added six steals and eight rebounds in the defeat. Olivet was led by Brendan Whitely, who also had 32 points. Maple Valley will travel to face the Capital Homeschool Athletic Program (CHAPS) Chariots Wednesday, then will be at Leslie for a GLACcontest Friday. Maple Valley’s Payton Rourke looks to get a shot up around Springport’s Hunter Siefert in the lane during Tuesday’s non-conference contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) , area homes with an ad in the Lakewood News. Call 945-9554 to place your ad today. The Lions’ Grant Adrianson races in for a lay-up dur­ ing his team’s win over visiting Springport Tuesday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) DOBBIN'S eo „ AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes ft Models & JEFF DOBBIN ’S AUTO INC. SBRVICK, Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 years experience 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE Lion forward Brock Weiler flies between a pair of Springport Spartans to get a shot up in the lane Tuesday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lion cheer second in GLAC, host final league meet Wed. It’s doubtful that anyone is going to catch Lakewood for the first Greater Lansing Activities . 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Maple Valley had the second best score in rounds one and three, with Leslie edging the Lions in round two. Maple Valley scored a 204.1 in round one, a 165.10 in round two and a 271.6 in round three. Leslie scored a 196.5 in round one and a 171.4 in round two, then added a 268.6 in round three. Lakewood won for the second time in two tries in the league by putting together scores of 235.7 in round one, 210.02 in round two and 308.7 in round three. Perry was fourth in the standings with a score of 486.10 and Stockbridge fifth at 242.6. The Lions will host the final league meet of the sea­ son Wednesday, beginning at 6 p.m. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps * Tanks * Plastic & Steel Pipe * Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. 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The Lion team also had Wyatt Baird at 140 pounds, Austin Creller at 215 and Holden Creller at 285 each place fourth. Kodee Crouch placed fifth at 130 pounds; Nathan Baird at 119 and Levi Roush at 135; and Bryce Bignail was eighth at 160 pounds. “We were happy with how the boys wrestled bn the day,” said Lion coach Tony Wawiemia. “We’ve worked hard on takedowns this past week and our work paid off. They wrestled a lot better.” Watervliet took the tour­ nament championship, with Three Rives placing second. From The Desk of Jeff Hynes President Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. “Experience makes the difference “Fuel Facts” With winter weather upon us, I thought it might be helpful to discuss some fuel facts related to our industry. Hopefully, we can explain some energy topics associated with our operation. We will strive to share some of the information not commonly known. Once a month we will provide information on a specific topic we hope will make you more familiar with our industry. A commonly asked question is, “What is Propane and where does it come from?” Propane is a byproduct of both petroleum refining and nat­ ural gas processing. Also referred to as Liquefied Petroleum Gas, propane is nontoxic, colorless and virtual­ ly odorless. Liquid Propane is stored and transferred into customer storage tanks in liquid form. Propane is a crys­ tal clear liquid, similar to water in appearance. Residential propane appliances will burn the vapor sitting on top of the liquid propane as needed. As the vapor is burned through the appliances, more vapor boils off the liquid propane providing supply until all the liquid has dissipated. Propane is widely used in the residential, agricultural and industrial marketplace because of its availability, efficien­ cy and safety record. An odorant is added to propane so it can be detected by smell. If you ever smell a “rotten egg” odor from a propane system, contact your propane supplier immediately. Next month’s topic: Diesel Fuel Aditorial Maple Valley returned to action Wednesday, hosting Leslie for the final Greater Lansing Activities Conference dual of the sea­ son. The Blackhawks topped the Lions 63-18 to end the Lions’ season of league duals with a 2-3 record. Ulrich at 145 had the Lions’ lone win on the mat, pinning Nick Graham 2:53 into their match. Nathan Baird at 119 and Austin Creller at 215 won by forfeit for the Lions. The Lions are at Battle Creek Central’s tournament today (Jan. 31) and will head to Lakewood Saturday (Feb. 7) for the GLAC Tournament. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspa­ per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights 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. Maple Valley High names its Athletes of the Week Austin Creller from the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team and Brielle Hammond from the varsity competitive cheer team have been named this week’s Maple Valley High School Athletes of the Week. 06858423_ opportunity 07673651 ftl ELDER L Show Me The ATTORNEY POWER OF ATTORNEY QUESTION: Why do I need a power of attorney? ANSWER: A Power of Attorney ("POA") is a legal document by which you (the "principal") give certain powers to someone else. This person becomes your "agent" and is authorized to act for you in your place. Many attorneys, stores and internet serv­ ices provide a general; short-form POA. This type of POA provides general, "one-size fits all" powers to the agent Unfortunately, I find that for seniors dealing with Elder Law issues, general POAs may be either 4oo limiting (not enough power given) or too broad (too much power given) to fit the senior's particular situation. 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These provisions require the -Agent to report quarterly (or more often, if you wish) to your children any time they take action on .your , behalf. This provision is very helpful for families where multiple children are involved and there may be concerns about the senior's choice ofthe agent. I recommend a Power ofAttorney for all ofmy elder law clients. Power ofAttorneys are inexpensive - but can be the most important planning tool for seniors facing long term care. However, as noted in the few examples above, great care should be taken in drafting a Power of Attorney to fit your needs. A "one size fits all" approach to estate planning / elder law issues is never a good idea. Day Nashville 2015 Hosted By: Tax Preparation Appointments! Many Prizes to Give Away! Cash Prizes for the 5th, 10th and 25th attendee $25 Consumer Energy Gift Cards Gas Gift Cards * Restaurant Gift Cards ALL attendees will receive a care package as our gift to you! 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Route 66 Business District racing ahead in Nashville by Shari Carney Staff Writer M-66 is the only ‘M’ high­ way in the state that runs the entire length of the Lower Peninsula, from the Indiana state line near Sturgis to Charlevoix. Some business owners in Nashville have taken it upon themselves to spotlight one stretch of that long highway. They are rebranding their own Main Street highway as Proud member of the NASHVILLE Route 66, playing on the fame of the U.S. Highway known as “Main Street of America” and popularized in a song and television show of the same name. The Nashville Route 66 Business District began with a conversation and brain­ storming session at a busi­ ness owners’ networking event in May. Local businesses supporting each other See BUSINESS, page 2 Nashville area business owners gather in December to hear an update from committee member Kimberly Rodriguez on the progress of the Nashville Route 66 Business District. Restore the Roar promotes Maple Valley Lion Pride Restore the Roar is a movement to spread school spirit in the Maple Valley School District and a variety of activities are planned: • During Winter Homecoming Week (Feb. 9 to 13), a spirit rally will be held at Fuller Street Elementary and at the jr./sr. high school. Fuller Street kids will have a meet-andgreet with the varisty teams including boys and girls bas­ ketball, wrestling, and cheer­ leading. The jazz band will perform, and there will be a visit from the Maple Valley Lion. • Spirit tattoos (temporary paw print tattoos) will be given to the elementary stu- dents on Homecoming Friday. Any student who comes Io the homecoming game wearing their tattoo will get in free. • Three point shot con­ tests will be held during half­ time of the varsity basketball games. Successful three point shots win a prize. There is a Little Tykes three FAFSA help is available during College Goal Sunday Andy and Bella Pena display Restore the Roar spirit tattoos. Tattoos will be given to Fuller Street Students at the spirit rally Friday. Students who wear their tattoo to the winter homecoming game, Friday, Feb. 13 get into the game free. point shot contest for kids. Friday’s are blue and white days. Wear the school colors and show Lion pride. For more information on Restore the Roar events be sure to “Like” the Restore the Roar Facebook page. Health insurance enrollment event planned The Barry-Eaton District Health Department, along with the Charlotte Community Library, is host­ ing a health insurance enroll­ ment event Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library on 226 S. Bostwick. The library is pro­ viding laptop computers to . apply and to enroll online. These will be available on a . t first-come first-serve basis, . Senior lockers are being decorated with stickers displaying institutions to’which People who need assis­ students have been accepted. Every senior at Maple Valley High School applied, tance- enrolling in the Health for post-secondary education. The FAFSA is a form which must be completed for ■Insurance Marketplace or financial aid. There wjll be. help available this Sunday. The Healthy. Michigan Plan ■ are encouraged to attend this’ • ’ Seniors and their par- available at Maple Valley-/ ty numbers, and 2013 tax’ . event. ‘ ents/guardians are invited to High School to help fill out information. “Trained counselors and College Goal Sunday, Feb, the Free Application for the session will be in the navigators will be there to 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. Student Aid form. Items to . high school computer lab assist those who need in-per­ Financial aid experts will be bring include: social securi- Room B-17. son help,” said Colette Scrimger, health officer for BEDHD. “Those in our com­ munity who do not have health insurance through their employer should quali­ fy for either the Healthy Michigan Plan or the Marketplace. No one should have to go without health insurance. Your health is See INSURANCE, pg. 9 In This Issue.. • Public invited to join in Great Backyard Bird .Count. • Clipping spotlighted early settlers of Maple Grove Township ‘ • Friday night basketball results • Lions improved in their last regular season duals �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 7, 2015 BUSINESS, continued from page 1 This photograph of a segment of Main Street in Nashville shows the recently com­ pleted streetscape and some revised storefronts. Capitalizing on the changes a group of business owners have been meeting and have formed the Nashville Route 66 Business District. The momentum will lead to an aggressive advertising campaign and event planning with the goal to transform Nashville into a destination location. This meeting was to launch The Biz Bookshelf; a dedicated space in the library for business-building materi­ als. The materials were made possible in partnership between the library, some local businesses, the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and the Barry Community Foundation. “There is so much poten­ tial here,” said Bonnie Hildreth, director of the Barry Community Foundation, at the May meeting. “You are at the tip­ ping point to go to the next level.” Go they did. A committee formed that included, Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek; Kimberly Rodriguez, owner of Step N’ Time and Envy Salon; Lori Courtney, co-owner ofCourt­ Side Screenprinting and Embroidery; Lori McNeill, co-owner of Maple Valley Pharmacy; and Louisa Westendorp, co-owner of Moo-Ville Creamery. “I 'love it,” said Teresa Pash of the new business development. Owner of Pash es supporting one another — Performance, she has been they’ve done so much part of the group since the work,” he said of the brand­ beginning. She said she has ing committee. “Hiring spent hours compiling con­ experts to launch a campaign tact information. “I believe on your own would be very in this project. When busi­ costly.” nesses help one another we Wheeler said he expects all benefit.” even bigger things develop­ Pash, a piano teacher and ing next year. performer, grew up in a busi­ Fred Jacobs, publisher of ness family. Her parents are J-Ad Graphics, was a guest the late Patrick Gilmore and speaker at a meeting in Norma (Hahn) (Gilmore) August where a dozen busi­ Lewis, founders and previ­ ness leaders met at Shirley’s ous owners of Gilmore Chuckwagon. Jacobs said Jewelers in Hastings. small businesses are what “I strongly believe in have kept Michigan alive small business,” Pash said. since the 1980s. That decade, “Our communities are based he said, marked the begin­ on the good businesses in ning of the demise of the them. Strong businesses auto industry. make for strong communi­ “Small businesses held on ties.” by generating $9 billion in Steve Wheeler, owner of sales and supplying 74,000 Wheeler’s Marine Service, jobs ... You need to process said his business was started and plan,” he said. “Develop before he was bom by his late parents, Vem and Eloise Wheeler. Wheeler’s Marine was the first business to offi­ cially join the coalition. “It is exciting ... it’s going to be good — local business- Momentum of Nashville business owners grew while attending the launch of The Biz in May. The Biz is a selection of business materials at Putnam District Library. Pictured are (clockwise, from left) Megan Lavell, Bonnie White, (seated), Valerie Byrnes, Kimberly Rodriguez, Lori Courtney, Louisa Westendorp, Doug Westendorp, Shauna Swantek and Michelle Dunkelberger. a road map for success ... a year’s projection ... Know what legislation is coming; be active politically.” Jacobs encouraged the group to be present and actively involved. “You are celebrities, of sorts,” he said. “Go to big events. Wear shirts with your logo on them. If they like you, it helps even more.” Taking those words to heart, the branding commit­ tee leaned on the expertise of graphic designer and com­ mittee member Lori McNeill, who developed the logo for the group from an idea presented by Swantek. “I’ve just helped a little with logo development and will be working on some of the print materials as our group continues to establish our brand identity,” said McNeill ofher contributions. This ‘Welcome to Nashville’ banner will soon be joined by ‘Nashville Route 66 Business District’ ban­ ners. Business owners are joining together in an effort to support each other. U/alKer’s Variety Store “ComUPe o nnn /d7onw>ni t//o» Walker’ Vs Variety Store" for all ofyour household needs. • Furniture • Household goods • Clothing • Kids Toys Specializing in household “Clean-Outs ” Accepting household donations MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 205 S. Main St, ■ Nashville ■J (St?) SS2-063?? • M-F 9-6. Sat. 10-2 0 06862572 Membership in the busi­ ness district — which extends well beyond the highway t- has reached 35 and counting. Paid member­ ships are offered at two lev­ els; branding plus advertising or branding only. Branding and advertising includes weekly ad on the back page of the Maple Valley News and WBCH radio spots; a streetlight banner to be dis­ played on Main Street; a yard sign; two window clings (featuring the business dis­ trict logo); listing in the busi­ ness district brochure; place­ making road signs, 10-by-10feet, on both ends of town; and annual participation in the business group. The branding-only level includes annual participation in the business group; placemaking road signs on both ends of town; listing in the business district brochure and two window clings. With money coming in, the branding committee asked for the expertise of Valerie Byrnes, president of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Barry County Economic Development Alliance, who spoke at the November meet­ ing at Moo-Ville Creamery. She offered the chamber as a fiduciary for the group, and the offer was accepted, along with help as a more formal organization. “As a committee of the chamber, the business dis­ trict gains not only a fiduci­ ary, but also access to the wealth of expertise the chamber staff and members bring locally as well as regionally,” said Swantek in an email to the Nashville business contacts.” As nec­ essary, the business district may also make use of the chamber’s event insurance.” The latest topic to be tack­ led by the newly formed group is to make Nashville; a destination location. For this task John Hart, development director for the City of Hastings, was called. “He’s a gold mine,” said Swantek in her introduction of Hart to business leaders in January. “Nashville is one his favorite diamonds in the rough.” Hart spoke on “knowing your assets.” As an example, he said, for the campaign to develop Hastings as a desti­ nation location, the motto “Hastings on the Thomapple” was adopted. It is now displayed throughout the city and in print materi­ als, signs and more. Continued next page tEBKIAKY SPECIAL Is* VISIT FREE with any tanning package purchase �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, February 7, 2015 — Page 3 Public invited to join in Great Backyard Bird Count ‘ s.. J J:: * * Si ’ ’w ■ 'fci is s fofowiiiJ oow ”' I 1 * for fer fe j J * SfowalM Utrigililfflin'gi fot i iffltnfatii ffcntamhtai J | ■ Im bjntimisi 4' si ?r.ski•’ws ■E •WLfeHEflt ■i ar ftq&ssnte jar anfaaitn | I jp ‘tes i ■ I v IkfoWI Organizers of the Great Backyard Bird Count urge everyone to give Mother Nature a Valentine this year and show how much they care about birds by counting them for the Great Backyard Bird Count. The 18th annual count will take place Feb. 13 to 16. ' Anyone in the world can count birds at any location for at least 15 minutes on one or more days of the count and enter their sightings at www.BirdCount.org. The information gathered by tens of thousands of volunteers helps track changes in bird populations on a massive scale. The global survey is a joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society with partner Bird Studies Canada. Bird watchers fell in love with the magnificent snowy owl during the last count when the birds were reported in unprecedented numbers across southeastern Canada, Great Lakes’ states, the Northeast and along the Atlantic Coast. Snowy owls are expected to show up in higher numbers during this year’s GBBC, too. “It’s called an ‘echo flight,”’ said Marshall Iliff, The Great Backyard Bird Count not only invites peo­ ple to take part in one of the world’s largest citizen sci­ entists projects, it also includes a photo contest. This photo of a female Northern cardinal by Michele Black of Ohio won honorable mention in the composition catego­ ry in 2014. eBird project leader at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in New York. “After a huge irruption like we had last tinue to be shared, and monthly meetings have been planned for the year at a vari­ ety of locations. Committees are forming to keep the momentum churning and ideas generating. “I’m excited to see so many jumping on board with this positive effort to build awareness of the great busi­ nesses and services we have here in our community,” said McNeill. . Nashville area business owners may still sign up for membership; however, the. deadline for the 2015 adver­ tising campaign is drawing near. Feb. .13 is the final commitment date. From this, the advertising plan and print materials will be constructed and finalized. “It has been so nice to see our business members work together and use our energy to make a positive impact on community,”” the community, said Rodriguez. “We have been able to work together, network and have open dialogue about our hopes and dreams for this awesome town we are so lucky to have a business in. I know, for me, it was just the right time and momentum, with the town’s new streetscape and some of our new business facades, to light a fire for me to be involved in the bigger picture and the future of Nashville. Route 66 Business District is just the beginning step for us and we look forward to being around for many years to come.” 35 area businesses have already joined group * Already signed up in the Nashville Route 66 Business District are: Carl’s Super Market Court-Side Screen Printing and Embroidery Daniels Funeral Home Eaton Federal Savings Bank Envy Salon Good Time Pizza Great Northern Bowhunting Company Green Light Driving School “ Hamilton Taxidermy Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric Hometown Lumber Hummell’s Body Shop Jack and Judy’s Country Kettle Kent Oil and Propane Main Street Salon Tufted titmouse — 36,418 House sparrow — 34,910 The eBird website also has guides that are helpful in identifying birds, as well as checklists of common species based on location. Anyone of any age can take part. “We especially want to encourage people to share their love of birdsand bird watching with someone new this year,” said Dick Cannings at Bird Studies Canada. “Take your sweet­ heart, a child, a neighbor or a coworkdr with you while you couht birds for the GBBC. Share your passion, and you may fledge a brand new bird watcher.” The Great Backyard Bird Count is a great way for peo­ ple of all ages and back­ grounds to connect with nature and show some love for the birds this Valentine’s Day, said Iliff. Participation is free and easy. To learn more about how to join the count; download instructions, a slide show and other materials, visit www.birdcount.org. NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Warning signs of financial abuse Continued from previous page “Develop strong partner­ ships,” said Hart. “Develop a long view. What are you fry­ ing to do? What do you have to do?:.-. You need strategic planning or you will run all over yourself.” Hart commended the group on the formation of its branding utilizing Route 66. “Hold on to it. Plan around it. Keep talking about’ it,” said Hart. Parks, a riverwalk, trails and recreation are all pieces that make a place a destina­ tion, Hart said. “The moral ofthe story is to keep at it. You are very organ­ ized and enthusiastic. You have a message,” he said. “Share your success and get your information out.” Information on the Route 66 business group will con- winter, the following year Michigan was ninth among often yields higher-than- the 50 states for the number usual numbers, as well. The of checklists submitted abundance of lemmings that (4,334), and ranked third produced last year’s snowy highest in snowy owl sight­ owl irruption likely contin­ ings during the 2014 event. ued or emerged in new areas Barry County came in of eastern Canada, more ninth in the ninth state for the owls may have stayed east number of checklists submit­ after last year’s irruption, ted (137) among the state’s and some of last year’s birds 83 counties. Barry county — that came south are return­ with numerous designated ing.” bird-viewing spots available “This may also be a bi g (listed on the website year for finches,” said www.ebird.com) — was Audubon Chief Scientist sixth highest in the state for Gary Langham. “GBBC par­ the number of species sight­ ticipants in North America ed (61). should be on the lookout for Some ofthe most common larger numbers of pine birds reported are likely siskins and redpolls. These familiar to novice birdwatch­ birds also push farther south ers. The top 10 species when pine cone seed crops reported overall in the 2014 fail in the far north of Great Backyard Bird Count Canada.” were: Bird watchers from 135 Northern cardinal countries participated inthe 61,045 2014 count, documentin g Dark-eyed junco nearly 4,300 species on more 58,077 than 144,000 bird checklists Mourning dove — 50,596 — or about 43 percent of all Bluejay — 45,027 the bird species in the world. Downy woodpecker — In addition to the U.S. and 42,015 Canada, India, Australia and American goldfinch — Mexico led the way with the 38,348 greatest number of checklists s American crow — 37,121 submitted. House finch — 36,917 Maple Grove Upholstery Maple Valley Implement Maple Valley Pharmacy Moo-Ville Creamery Mulberry Fore Murray’s Asphalt Musser’s Service Nashville Family Dentistry Pash Performance R&D’s Streetside Pizzeria Seasonal Co-op Shirley’s Chuckwagon Simply Sweet Bakery Smalltown Computers Step N’ Time Dance Studio The Revue Trumble Agency Two J’s Wheeler’s Marine A segment of the popula­ tion potentially vulnerable to financial abuse are those who rely on a caregiver. Not all caregivers are honest. The following are signs of poten- * tial financial abuse: • Sudden changes in financial accounts. -* Large, frequent or erratic withdrawals that are inconsistent with normal spending patterns. • A new “friend” coupled with changing assets such as in the will or property title. , • Isolation a vulnerable adult from outside friends, family or organizations. • Medication changes. This may occur if a predator gains control obtaining narcotic prescriptions for his or her own use, or stealing money intended to purchase medica­ tions. • Missing g items such as checks, cash, checkbooks, or noticing false signatures on checks. • Changing brokers or investors. If uncertain of how a financial product works, don’t buy it. There is no such thing as a high-yield invest­ ment without risk, according to a Forbes Magazine article March 14, 2014, by John Wasik. Tips that can help prevent financial exploitation include: • Screen incoming phone calls. Scam calls are meant to frighten, intimidate and con­ fuse the recipient. If you do not recognize the phone number, let the call go to voice mail. If the call is a sales message and not from a company authorized, in writ­ ing, to leave the message, it is illegal. Call 877-FTCHELP (877-382-4357) to report illegal robocalls or go to TC.GOV to file a report. • Don’t allow strangers into the home. Scammers make house calls claiming to sell products or pretend to look for odd jobs. They may pose as medical personnel, insisting Medicaid will be lost if they do not complete an update of medical history that instant. Unless a call was placed to a company for service, do not let strangers into the home. • Don’t let one person con­ trol the money. Financial savvy declines with age. Do not assume an older/vulnerable adult has retained the ability to count change or a balance checkbook. Provide help when neces­ sary, but reduce undue influ­ ence and the temptation to steal by providing a way to double check spending. Use receipts and a third party to double check finances. • Limit paid helpers. Consider providing a care­ giver a monthly, pre-paid card to pay for groceries or similar items. The card will track spending and set limits. Avoid giving anyone free access to accounts. Refresh powers of attorney with the new “best interest” clause and refresh the durable power of attorney to include the mandatory promise to act only in the best interest ofthe older or vulnerable adult. Nashville EXPRESS . SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You're H me Accepting visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 7, 2015 Estelle Millington Roberta DeMond NASHVILLE, MI Roberta DeMond, age 88, of Nashville, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 at Stonebridge Adult Foster Care in Bellevue. Roberta was bom in Nashville on August 7,1926, the daughter of the late Robert and Rilla (Varney) DeCamp. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended area schools, gradu­ ating from W.K. Kellogg High School in 1944. She was the widow of Royce DeMond. The couple was married on July 3, 1946, in Nashville, and in 1958 purchased Roberta's family farm where they made their home raising their family together. Royce and Roberta had celebrated 62 years of marriage when he passed away April 24, 2009. Roberta was a dedicated worker and during her junior year in high school she attended all the Kroger class­ es while working at Kroger grocery store. After she and Royce married, Roberta helped work the family farm making sure the bills were paid and other bookkeeping duties to insure the farm ran smoothly. She was also employed at Hastings Piston Ring for several years, and owned and operated the Thomapple Skating Rink for over 30 years and was known as "Ma" to most kids who enjoyed skating there. While she was raising her family, Roberta enjoyed traveling throughout the western United States on family vacations, and their annual camping and fishing trips at Ravine Lake in Canada. When she and Royce retired they spent the winter months in FL, Davenport/Tampa, which they enjoyed for over 30 years. Roberta is survived by her daughter, Judy (Terry) Lancaster; two sons, Ron (Dianna) DeMond and Royce DeMond; nine grand­ children; 19 great grandchil­ dren; and seven great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Royce DeMond; her sister, Gretchen Pixley; and her brother, Douglas DeCamp. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 5,2015 at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, with Pastor Ryan Weiland officiating. Interment took place pri­ Lakeview vately at Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Woodland Eagles or the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please at visit our website www.danielsfuneralhome.net Helen L. Wellman VERMONTVILLE, MI Helen L. Wellman, age 85, of Vermontville passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2015 at her Vermontville home surrounded by her family. Helen was born in Nashville on July 28, 1929, the daughter of the late Azel and Mabel (Housler) Mix. She was raised in the Vermontville area and attended local schools, grad­ uating from Vermontville High School. She was the widow of Clair Wellman. The couple were married on Dec. 17, 1966 and made their home with her friends at the tavern. together in the Vermontville Helen is survived by her area where they raised their two daughters, Durinda blended family. Cross and Patricia Cross; Helen took great pride in two brothers, Dave Mix, caring for her family, and Timothy Shetenhelm; grand­ tending to their needs. She children, Paula, Brandon, also enjoyed KENO, read­ Krista; and seven great ing, cooking and socializing grandchildren. k Starting i Tuesday, February 10th - Saturday, February ■ebruary 17th ~ £>rder your fresh Paczkis today! ay! I ik. Limited quantity available WW pimply Bakery “ VIAH V I1PIIIA For your Sweetheart... Valentine’s Sugar cookies and To Us Party, Feb. 23t o Hours: Tues.-Fri. 7am-4:30pnt; Sat. 8ant-lpm 223 N. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-0708 She was preceded in death by her husband, Clair in October 2006; brothers, Jim, Al, and Arthur; two stepchil­ dren, Jo Carol Thomson and Terry Wellman. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 at the Danielss, Funeral Home in Nashville. The family will receive visi­ tors prior to the service beginning at noon. Interment will take place privately. Memorial contributions can be made to "Ladies Auxiliary, VFW 8260" at 304 S. State, Nashville, MI 49073. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfiineralhome.net HASTINGS, MI - Estelle Millington, age 96, of passed Hastings away Tuesday, Feb. 3,2015 at The Flower House in Maple Grove Towship. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsfiineralhome.ne t. Carol A, Croff BATTLE CREEK, MI Carol A. Croff, age 73, of Battle Creek, formerly of Vermontville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. Carol was bom in Grant on February 27, 1941, the daughter of the late Elwood and Ruth (Pifer) Carrier. She was raised in Hesperia and attended local schools. She was married to Kenneth Croff in 1957. They began their lives together in the Walkerville area, and areas Bellevue/Kalamo settling in before Vermontville where they raised their family. Carol took great pride in caring for her family and tending to their needs. She watched over the family daily until 1981 when she began volunteer driving for the Department of Human Services. She also spent time working with families as a family enhancement worker, and driving for the Amish, which she truly enjoyed, before finally retiring in 2012. Carol loved people and enjoyed socializ­ ing with family and church friends at Nashville Baptist Church. , Carol is survived by her daughter, Janet (Cal) Riker; four sons, Kenneth (Wilma) Croff, Dennis (Janet) Croff, Brian (Julie) Croff, Gary Croff; brother, Dean (JoAnn) Carrier; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Rose; grandson, Gary Lee Croff, Jr.; granddaughters, Samantha and Crystal Croff; and her friend. Cliff VanDousen. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment took place private­ ly at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. A time of fellowship and luncheon was served imme­ diately following the funeral service at the Nashville Baptist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to Nashville Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at Welcome to Daniels Funeral Home www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Disney's Peter Pan Jr. workshop and audition announced An audition workshop for 50-70 participants, will be child participating. The Revue Children’s Monday, Feb. 23, for grades Rehearsals will be Theater production of third to fifth, and Mondays, Tuesdays, Disney's Peter Pan Jr. will be Wednesday, Feb. 25, for Thursdays, and some Saturday, Feb. 21 from 2 to 4 grades sixth to eighth at 6:30 Wednesdays from 6:30 to p.m. The workshop will take p.m. at Main Street Theatre, 8:30 p.m. beginning place at Main Street Theatre 301 N. Main Street. If some­ Monday, Marqh 2. Rehearsal in downtown Nashville. one cannot come on the day times will be extended closer Children in grades third for their grade they may to performance weekend. A through eighth are invited to come the other day. Families portion of the-cast will be attend the workshop to learn who have siblings on differ­ “double cast” and perform a more about the show and the ent nights may bring them to single weekend of shows audition process. During the one night. only. Performances will be two-hour session, they will Plan to arrive a few min­ May 1,2,3 and 8, 9 andlO. In lettm a song from the show utes early to fill out a form addition matinees are per­ that will be used at auditions, and bring a current photo of formed for local schools get tips on how to do a good the child. Children will be Friday', May, 1 and Friday, audition, and will also take called in groups of five or six May 8. part in improvisational to learn a portion of one of The Main Street Theatre drama games. The workshop the songs and sing for the is located in downtown is optional and there is no director, niusic director, and Nashville, on the comer of charge. producer. Some children will Washington and Main Street. Auditions for the show, be asked to stay until the end Use the side entrance' off which is expected to have to read from the script and Washington Street. possibly sing again. Ifyou have any questions, Each child cast in the contact Hollie Auteni at 517­ show will be required to pay 285-4037 or email therea $35 participation fee. This vuel@yahoo.cpm. This fee, to be collected at the first information and more can be rehearsal, will cover a found on the group's rehearsal CD, a souvenir Facebook page, search for short sleeve T-shirt, and a The Revue (Children's script that is their’s to keep. Theatre)There will be a discount for families with more than one Call 269-945-9554 far Maple Valley News classified ads! �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 7,2015 — Page 5 Clipping spotlighted early settlers of Maple Grove Township Maple Grove people have nearly reached the century mark and very deaf, but her mind is as bright as a young person’s. She loves to talk over the days gone by — some of Knew all the hardships the hardships, but mostly the ofpioneer life great friendships. She and her husband were great Mrs. Matilda Bryce workers in the Sabbath is 97 and Thomas School held in the McKelvey Griffin 95 schoolhouse before there was a church. Thefollowing article was She’s very cheerful and published 89 years ago this sunny. She sometimes wishweek, in the Hastings es she could see how she Banner, Feb. 3, 192, as part looks. She wonders if she is of the “Sketches of lives of so terribly wrinkled and ugly aged residents." The looking, but she isn’t. Her McKelvey School was at the heart is so filled with God’s corner ofAssyria and Bivens love, it reflects in her face, roads. Guy School was at the and that is a benediction to corner of Guy and Bivens those around her. roads.) Mrs. Bryce is pretty well at present. She says sheThe Banner is indebted to makes her bed and walks Mrs. Cora B. Parks of with a cane. She has made Nashville for the following her home with her daughter interesting items about aged and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. people living in Barry William Girard, for a number County. We surely appreci­ of years. Mrs. Jennie ate this favor and know our Meyers, a granddaughter, readers will enjoy reading cares for the home since Mrs. these sketches. Girard is in poor health. Mrs. Matilda Bryce was bom in Ohio, Jan. 17, 1829. Thomas Griffin was bom She moved to Michigan in in England April 15, 1831. 1864 and settled on the farm He came to America when a in Maple Grove Township little boy and located near owned now by Downing and Kalamazoo. Bullis, 1 1/2 miles south, one He married a girl who had mile west and one-half mile come from near his home in south of Nashville. Her hus­ England about the time he band died in 1887.- She immigrated, but they never stayed on the farm some time met until they were grown after that, but finally had to up. leave. Sixty-two years ago, Mr. Mrs. Bryce is nearly blind and Mrs. Griffin and their 2- year-old daughter, now Mrs. Allen Feighner, and William Griffin, Thomas Grifffin’s brother, took up a claim just across the road from where the Guy schoolhouse was built. Soon after, Thomas and his family returned to their home near Marcellus and left William to hold the fort. Two years later, they returned, and Mr. Griffin has lived on the same farm practically ever since. He drove through with an ox team. Two other daughters were bom in that home, Mrs. Clare Pennock and Mrs. Mary Hoisington. Mrs. Griffin died a num­ ber of years ago, and Mr. Griffin has lived with his daughter Mary ever since. He underwent all the hardships and privations of the early settler but by hard work and rigid economy, he made a very comfortable home. While Mr. Griffin enjoys good health, he is becoming somewhat feeble. He gets out and helps with the chores this, winter and does many odd jobs about the farm in the summer. Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Feb. 9 Baked chicken leg quarter, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, fruit cup. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Swedish meatballs with sauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli, applesauce, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Tortilla, taco meat, Mexican com, refried beans, fruit cup. Thursday, Feb. 12 Grilled chicken, baked beans, broccoli salad, jell-o With fruit, bun. Friday, Feb. 13 Smothered pork cutlet, mashed potatoes with gravy, Prince Charles blend, apple and sweet treat, whole wheat roll. Chicken pasta salad, pick­ led beets, tropical fruit, cookie. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Cottage cheese, black bean salad, Mandarin oranges, granola bar. Thursday, Feb. 12 Asian chicken salad with rice noodles, pasta salad, jell-o with fruit, whole wheat roll. Friday, Feb. 13 Turkey pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus sections, whole wheat roll. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 9 Baked chicken thigh, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, fruit cup. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Swedish meatballs with sauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli, applesauce, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Swiss steak, mashed pota­ toes with gravy, green beans, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. Thursday, Feb. 12 ~ Pancakes .witjj ,.syrup, turkey sausage, seasoned potatoes, applesauce. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Feb. 9 Peanut, butter. ..and jelly, pea/cheese salad, apple­ sauce, English muffin. Tyesday, Feb. 10 HASTINGS 4 aI ■ ■ GOODRICH QUALITY THEATERS B0W0"^SteSS t"nBS Uli uloelC d. n Pat Gardner 269-205-4900 wish to express their deepest gratitude and appreciation for all those who have sent cards, plants, flowers, food, condolences and for donations to - the First Congregational Church of Vermontville and the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. Special thanks to the Vermontville EMS, and the Eaton County Sheriff’s Dept. Pat was a very loved, loyal, honest, ded­ icated, loving, caring and hard working man. A great son, brother, father, grand­ father and friend. No words can express our. sadness and sorrow nor our devasta­ tion and pain over his loss. Your generos­ ity will be remembered always. From his family, parents: Bob & Lois Gardner, sister Cheryl (Rathburn) VanDenbUrg andfamily, daughters Breann (Roger) Platte, Brittney Gardner and grandson Talon. (§) stadium Seating SHOWTIMES 2/7-2/11 DOBBIN'S coj TITLESAND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANCE TE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer No computer programing for 4k SpjrtB. ISE Us till if t a 'toi M1 51 tate ml ® | jifl IMpto'fti JE jjl |1 kR i» IWj.W-W iij aBiiitaBU^ jmiksrj! iksrj! HONOR CM PROTECTION PRO TECTION plan extended WARRArni^i Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes Sr Models 945-0191 O JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, — INC. LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 years experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE Edmond Hyatt celebratting 88th birthday Edmond Hyatt qfNashville will turn 88 on Feb. 3 2015. If you see him please wish him a Happy Birthday. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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, Mt 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 ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service Sunday School -9 a.m. ......... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 8950 East’M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, . Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday Scho.ol................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................... 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE O(s) SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: SPONGE OUT OF WATER (PG) SAT-SUN 11:20, 2:00, 6:40 MON-WED 6:40 O® 3D SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: SPONGE OUT OF WATER (PG) DAILY 4:10, 9:10 O JUPITER ASCENDING (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:00,1:40,7:00 MON-WED 7:00 O 3D JUPITER ASCENDING (PG-13) DAILY 4:20, 9:40 IMITATION GAME (PG-13) SAT-SUN 11:10,1:50, 4:30, 7:10,10:00 MON-WED 4:30,7:10,10:00 (s) AMERICAN SNIPER (R) SAT-SUN 1:00,4:00,6:50. 9:50 MON-WED 4:00,6:50, 9:50 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526. 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 . . . 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. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. Church Service 11: 00 a.m. ..... Fellowship All Are Welcome! PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 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 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 M-79 West W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Sunday Services: Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:00 a.m. ............... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer 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 Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 9 Hastings: Music w/Sam 10:30 a.m.; Card Making 9 a.m.; Hand Crafts 12:45­ 2:30 p.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, Feb. 10 Hastings: Play Wii 9:00 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; Zumba Gold 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nashville: Legal Aid 10:30-12:00. Thursday, Feb. 12 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/ Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, Feb. 13 Valentine’s Day Party 10:30 a.m.-J2;3Q pm. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. The family of GQTI.com & Facebook $5.25 BARGAIN TWILIGHT DAILY 4:00*6:00 PM Q No passes banana. Friday, Feb. 13 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, cauliflower, apple and sweet treat, whole wheat roll. Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services; RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship .....................6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mas 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 06861049 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 7,2015 Fuller Elementary students compete in Math Fact Bees Math fact fluency is the ability to recall basic facts accurately, quickly, and effortlessly. This skill, known as automaticy, enables students to retrieve facts from long-term memo­ ry without conscious effort or attention. Through automaticity, students free up their working memory and can devote it to problem solving and learning new concepts and skills (Geary, 1994). Math facts are impor­ tant because they form the building blocks for higherlevel math concepts. Fuller Street students are participating in a series of Math Facts Bees (like spelling bees, but with math facts rather than words): Each ofthese bees focus on a different set of facts. Classrooms conduct a bee and the winners move on to compete in a grade level bee. A final Math Facts .Bee will be in the spring and will incorporate all of the facts studied. Second and third graders are focusing on addition facts and fourth and fifth graders are focusing on mul­ tiplication facts. These students from Amanda Auvenshine’s third grade class at Fuller Street Elementary recently competed in a Math Facts Bee. Pictured are, back row (from left), Bryce Miller, James Penny, Hunter Redmond, Kadyn Stafford, Andrew Shepard, Mya Sutfin, and Nadia Martin. Front row, Blake Burkett, Alexander Thurlby, Callan Hoefler, Caleb- Musser and Eion Lawhead. Fuller Street Elementary fifth grade winners from a recent Math Facts Bee are, back row (from left), Dante Buttleman, Seifer Atchley, Alexis Booher, Owen Bailey, Carsen Musser, James Wiser, and Derek Myers. Middle row, Gage Garrett, Caden Faurot, Elizabeth Christopher, Olivia Williams, Sophia Cochran, Weston Fisher, Gracelynn DePyper, and Jamie Steele. Front row, Duncan Seume, Noah Scott, Andrew Sebastian and Garrett Backe. These second grade students from Fuller Street Elementary placed at the top in a Math Facts Bee. Pictured are, back row (from left), Raelyn Osborne, Brady Backe, Lydon Rogers, Jakeb McDonald, Robert Schilz, Grace Widenhofer, Maddax Carvajal, Jim Wiggs, Collin Childers, Aubrie Leo, Isabel Emerick, and Madalyn Gilfoyle. Front row, Sophia Rose, Sam Hartwick, Evan Fisher, Jayden Blakney, Skyler Cook, Julia Mater, Angie Wigginton, Doug Smalley, Isaac Crane, James Stephens and Caden Hodges. Not pictured are Corbin Gardner,- Cole Anderson, Reed Dickinson, Isabel! Dunlap, EJ Granger and Noah Musser. Pictured are Math Facts Bee winners from Matt Powers’ class at Fuller Street Elementary. The winners are (from left) Diesel Curtis, Trinity Burkett, Nicholas Martin, Madison Koons, OnnaRae Johnson, Thomas Gordon and-Ashton Kikendall. (Not pictured are Aidan Patrick and Alyssa Bueker-Harwood) Pictured are Fuller Street Elementary students in Natalie Donovan’s third grade class who won a classroom Math Facts Bee. The students are, back row (from left), Zaeyn Matthews, Ayden Wilkes, Mackenzie Decker, Desirae Erickson, Camden Carpenter, and Blaine Woodmansee. Front row, Alex Graham, Jay Coe, Logan Bowers and Robert Laws. 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Not pictured is Aidan Derusha. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 7, 2015 — Page 7 �Page 8 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 7,2015 Meet new Lion coaches at Friday night’s game by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Richard Seume took over the Maple Valley varsity girls’ soccer program just days before the season start­ ed last spring. New Maple Valley varsity coaches Matt Gordeneer (boys’ track and field), Jim Schwartz (softball) and Marty Martin (football) have a little more time to prep for their first seasons at the Valley. All four will be available for a meet and greet session at a Meet the New Coaches event Friday (Feb. 13), in the high school cafeteria begin­ ning at 5 p.m. The Maple Valley varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball teams take on Stockbridge that night as a part of the annual winter homecoming celebration. Martin and Gordeneer are both Maple Valley High School graduates, and Gordeneer will be on the part of the football sideline as well as a part of Martin’s JV staff. Martin graduated in 1984. He said he was a part of the first Maple Valley varsity football team to win an out­ right conference. champi­ onship. He eventually went on to be an assistant coach at Battle Creek St. Phillip and Battle Creek Lakeview, before spending two years coaching with former Lion great Gunther Mittelstaedt at Lakeview High School. “This has always been my life goal, to come back into my community and help cre­ ate the change I want to see,” Martin said. “So, this job is my dream job. This is a once in a lifetime job for me. I’m going to give it everything that I have so this one time, this once in a lifetime experi­ ence, this dream of mine comes to reality. “I don’t want to sound like I’m being braggadocios, but we want to win not just one state championship. We want to win three state cham­ pionships here with Maple Valley football. I know that’s a lot. I know it’s going to take time, but if we can’t see it and we can’t dream it then we’re never going to be able to achieve it.” The long road to that goals is beginning with recruiting players. There were 38 stu­ dent-athletes out for football at Maple Valley last fall. Martin said he had his 68th student sign-up to join the team Thursday. He is meet­ ing with every one of the players and their families tohelp answer questions and concerns about the program. The program is going to be built on “mentor leader­ ship,” according to martin. He wants players that are responsible, courteous and respectful in the classroom, at home and throughout life. Seniors are going to help coach the youth football teams, while juniors help run the games. “I want my players to give back to their community,” Martin said. “We’re looking for opportunities in the com­ munity such as picking up sticks, raking leaves, paint­ ing houses. These are things that we’re going to be doing. We want this to be a community thing where the whole community buys into Maple Valley football, and Maple Valley football in turn serves the entire community.” Martin isn’t the only new coach looking to build a pro­ gram. Schwartz spent 24 sea­ sons coaching varsity soft­ ball at Charlotte, winning six conference titles and three district championships. He was an assistant coach at Lakewood last spring, before he retired. He doesn’t expect Maple Valley to have a JV softball* team this spring because of low numbers. “We’re going to be very young. We’re going to need to develop some pitching depth. There’s now question about that,” Schwartz said. “I’m a big believer in the youth program. That’s where the success of your high school program really comes from. I have met with some of the softball youth coordi­ nators and hope to do some clinics and work this summer to try to build on what they’ve already done and get girls interested in playing the game.” Schwartz has coached middle school boys : and girls’ basketball as well, and spent time as a football coach. He said fastpitch soft­ ball is the game he likes coaching best. He said he’s seen the Nashville and Vermontville area’s love of the game of baseball and softball and thinks good things can be in the future for the softball program. Seume has been working to build the Maple Valley youth soccer program for a few years now, as president ofthe youth soccer organiza­ tion and a coach of junior high boys’ and girls’ teams. They didn’t have boys’ soccer at Bellevue when he went to school there. He got into the game when his chil­ dren started getting into it. “My boys started playing and they didn’t have enough people to coach so I just started at the lower levels and as I started to understand the sport and realized, in my opinion, at the beginning we weren’t teaching the right drills,” Seume said. He said he learned a lot from former Maple Valley varsity boys’ coach Josh Meersma “I really got to understand the sport through coach Meersma, going to watch my son at these soccer camps,” said Seume. “We are putting on a coaches’ clinic in a cou­ ple weeks for all the youth Activities Conference this spring, after a first season where his team had to face traditional state powers Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett Catholic Central a couple times, not that facing Lansing Christian on a regu­ lar basis will be easy. Gordeneer is taking over the program that has had the most success in recent years, the boys.’ varsity track and field program which last won a Kalamazoo Valley Association championship in 2010. He was an all-state pole vaulter at Maple Valley High School and earned All­ America honors at Grand Valley State University in the event. Winter homecoming festivities commence Representing the senior class are winter homecoming candidates (kneeling, from left) Felix Pena-Collier, Tanner Brownell, Beau Johnson, (standing) Myranda Pugh, Olivia Ricketts and Erica Burkett. New assessment, M STEP, replaces NEAP test by Michelle Falcon Maple Valley Schools Superintendent M-STEP will replace the 40-year-old ’ Michigan Educational Assessment Program and move test administra­ tion from the fall to the spring. This will allow student meas­ urement to be based upon current versus prior-year learning. As in previous years, English language arts (reading, writ­ ing and listening) and mathematics will be assessed in grades three to eight. To reflect current-year testing, science will move from being assessed in grades five and eight to grades four and seven, and social studies from grades six and nine to grades five and eight to measure current growth. Maple Valley Schools has chosen to use the online option. All of our students will have online assessments, classroom activities and performance tasks that make up the test. Because this is a new assessment, the Michigan Department Candidates for winter homecoming are (from left) juniors Bailey Weiler and of Education said results this first year will given to districts for information only. Schools will not have accountability Michaela Johnson; sophomores Brooke Fisher and Evan Adrianson; and freshmen Franklin Ulrich and Taryn Medina. ramifications if scores are below state averages. We will be communicating with students and parents along Students in the Maple Students will have dress- and Bailey Weiler. Princess the way. The test schedule will be shared as soon as we have Valley School district will be up days, as well: Monday is candidates are Brooke fisher, it available. celebrating their winter theme day, Tuesday is class Michaela Johnson and Taryn homecoming Feb. 9 to 13. color day, Wednesday is Medina. The theme for the week at Disney day, Thursday is The boys varsity basket­ the high school is music gen­ patriotic day, and Friday is ball team will face res, and each class will have spirit day. Stockbridge, Friday, Feb. 13. its own theme: seniors, rap; Royalty candidates for Crowning ofthe king, queen, juniors, disco; sophomores, king are Tanner Brownell, prince and princess will be rock; and freshmen, country. Felix Pena-Collier and Beau during half-time. Class colors are: seniors, Johnson. 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During the two-hour session, they will learn a song from the show that will be used at auditions, get tips on how to have a good audition, and take part in improvisational drama games. The workshop is optional and is free. Auditions for the show, which is expected to have 50 to 70 participants, will be Monday, Feb. 23, for stu­ dents in third to fifth grades, and Wednesday, Feb. 25, for students in sixth to eighth grades at 6:30 p.m. at Main Street Theatre, 301 N. Main Street. If the someone cannot attend the designated day, he or she may audition the other day. Families who have sib­ lings on different nights may bring them to one night. Students should arrive a few minutes early; parents will need to fill out a form and bring a current photo of the child. Children will be called in groups of five or six to learn a portion of one of the songs and sing for the director, music director and producer. Some children will be asked to stay until the end to read from the script and possibly sing again. Each child cast in the show will be required to pay a $35 participation fee. This fee, to be collected at the first rehearsal, will cover a rehearsal CD, souvenir short­ sleeved T-shirt, and a script they can keep. A discount is available for families with more than one child partici­ pating. Rehearsals will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., p.m., beginning Monday, March 2. Rehearsal times will be extended, closer to performance weekend. Some parts will be double cast and students will per­ form a single weekend of shows only. Performances will be May 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9 and 10. In addition, matinees will be performed for local schools Friday, May 1, and Friday, May 8. The Main Street Theatre is in downtown Nashville on the comer of Washington and Main streets. (Use the side entrance off Washington Street.) Questions may be directed to Hollie Auten, 517-285­ 4037, or email therevue 1 ©yahoo.com. Ben Scott (from left), Holly Carpenter with sons Hudson, riding piggyback, and Darken, the Duplo counter, watch as they work on building giant tangram animals. These activities followed ,the book Grandfather Tang’s Story: A tale told with Tangrams by Ann Tompert. Greanlee DePyper and mom Amber Abbott work on telling time while Ben Scott practices subtraction, Lego style. FILM PROCESSING At Printing Pius we don’t send your film out-of-town or out of the U.S. We develop and process ON-SITE at our Hastings store! You get your negatives back with your prints. Everyday Low Price SHOP LOCAL 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 Parents and children had a jnoming of organized fun at Putnam District Library dur­ ing the Family Math Event, Saturday, Jan. 31. Children from, preschool to fifth grade engaged in var­ ious activities, tailored to their developmental stages. Tangrams, counting kits, money memory, time telling, Lego fractions, Duplo count­ ing, circumference and area activities were some of the many topics covered in a fun and relaxed setting, said Assistant Director Laura Scott. Math websites were offered and parents were given a list of easy-to-use sites that offer games and math assistance for students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. Seed library beginning Community members of all ages and expertise gath­ ered to prepare for the upcoming growing season during a seed savers work­ shop Jan. 27. Short webinars taught beginning seed saving tactics. The group voiced their desires for future gar- These items represent some of the seed-saving resources available at Putnam District library in the upcoming seed lending Library. den programming topics. Those who joined Scott dur­ ing the workshop helped package donated heirloom seeds as an initial step in cre­ ating a seed lending library. The seed library will be available to library patrons to “borrow” seeds for their gar­ dens with the hopes they will save seeds to share from their harvest to replenish the seed bank. In an effort to complete this project and have it available for patrons to start growing seeds by March, Putnam Library is hoping volunteers will offer approximately an hour in February to prep seed pack­ ages for lending. Packaging will be Friday, Feb. 13 or 27 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call Scott, 517-852-9723, or email lscott@putnamlib.org for more information or to schedule an alternate time. . �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 7,2015 — Page 11 Looking For a ICS PRINTER? full service from start to finish The areas most amnlete printing facility Call one ofour sales professionals today! 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Her diary also recounted routinely in nearly every Nashville household, E.A. the myriad duties handled by Hannemann’s dry goods the store clerks in their spare store played an important minutes between waiting on customers. Patterns were role in the community. Located on Main Street, restocked and bolts of lace where the south portion of were trimmed, among other the post office now stands, tasks. “Most people sewed in Hannemann’s offered essen­ tial ingredients for local those days,” recalled Helen. ladies to fashion gowns of Women came to elegant silk as well as shirts Hannemann’s to buy fabric, of practical flannel. patterns, thread and trim to Featuring fabrics from fancy create their jown fashionable to plain, Hannemann’s. outfits at home, she said. Yard goods were dis­ catered to a wide-range of played along the south wall tastes. • Fine linen yard goods for of Hannemann’s store. There making splendid tablecloths were bolts of silk, satins, and tea towels were sold dimities and plisse. And alongside plenty of sturdy flannels. cottons for everyday needs. “The store carried lots and “Hannemann’ssold lots of flannel,” said Helen. almost anything that farmers Belding and Cortiselli silk or farmers’ wives needed in thread was dispensed from a the dry goods line,” remem­ tall wooden spool cabinet bered Helen Kin Huwe, who nearby. For quilt-making clerked in the store during there were yards of batting the mid-1920s while on sum­ and lining materials. mer vacation from her regu­ In addition to sewing lar job as teacher at the needs, Hannemann’s carried Quailtrap school in Maple some ready-to-wear clothing. Grove Township. There was an extensive line Starting at Hannemann’s of underwear for both men in June 1925 for wages of and women, serviceable work $3.50 per week, Helen also dresses for ladies, and work clerked in the store during shirts and denim overalls, her Christmas holiday from plus winter apparel for the school. A diary kept by gents. Helen in those years record­ Helen’s diary noted a busy ed weekly pay increases that day of brushing a newly A display of lace curtains and sewing materials decorate the windows of E.A. Hannemann’s dry goods store in the mid-1920s. The building was situated on the site now occupied by the south portion of the Nashville Post Office. Richard Wheeler was a high school student who clerked at Hannemann’s and also handled janitorial duties at the store before and after classes and Saturdays. He started working for $1.50 per week, recalled his former schoolmate Adolph Douse Jr.,-who had a similar job at Furniss Drug Store on Main Street at the same time. arrived shipment of coats before they could be put on display. The garments proba­ bly came packed in a huge wooden crate, she said. Hosiery and gloves were a 2015 BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE Vermontville Township R O. Box 215 Vermontville, Ml 49096 2015 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Vermontville Township Board of Review for 2015 will be held at the Vermontville Opera House, 230 S. Main St. on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3rd 8:00am to 9am for an Organizational Meeting. Petitions/Appeals will be heard on: Monday, March 9th, 3:00pm to 9:00pm = Appeal Hearing. Tuesday, March 10th, 9:00am to 3:00pm = Appeal Hearing. The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2015 assessments. By board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received prior to March 10th. The tentative ratios and multipliers for each class of real property and personal proper­ ty for 2015 are as follows: RATIO MULTIPLIER Agricultural....... 50.00% 1.00 Commercial...... 50.00% 1.00 Residential....... 50.00% 1.00 Industrial............ 50.00 % 1.00 Personal Property 50.00% 1.00 Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Notice: The Township will provide necessary rea­ sonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon three (3) days notice. Contact Jack Owens, 7540 Vermontville hwy. Vermontville Ml Telephone No. 517.726.1241. 06862508 Clara Hannemann (left) and longtime clerk Villa (Parrott) Olin, continued to operate the store for a time after Edgar Hannemann’s tragic death in a 1930 diving accident. Fabric and sewing needs are at left, lingerie in center aisle case, hosiery and purses on right and ready-to-wear and curtains in the rear. An elegant open cherry wood staircase remembered by many local residents led to the rug department on the second floor. big item at Hannemann’s. And then there were ladies’ purses, umbrellas, and suit­ cases and trunks. And there were household items: lacy curtains, dark window green shades, linoleums, throw rugs and carnets. ‘^Ve sold Wilton and Axminster rugs,” said Helen. “I remember those two names.” For the most part, she rarely had an opportunity to show the rug merchandise. Store proprietor Edgar Hannemann generally han­ dled business in the rug department. Floor coverings were displayed on the upper level ofthe store, reached via a magnificent open staircase that had been carved of cher­ ry wood by the late Isaac N. Kellogg of Nashville. “The stairs were a thing Of beauty,” recalled Helen. At the busiest times noted in Helen’s diary, five per­ sons worked at the store: Edgar Hannemann; his wife, Clara; Villa (Parrott) Olin; Helen; and Dick Wheeler, who also swept the store in addition to clerking. The Hannemanns had arrived in Nashville in 1914 from Grand Rapids and pur­ chased the dry goods store formerly owned by John and Will Kocher. The Hannemanns took up resi­ dence on North State Street in what is now [1985] the Ralph Richardson home. “This store is in business for your satisfaction,” read a Continued next page Edgar Hannemann stands in front of his dry goods store in this photo taken sometime after he purchased the business in 1914 but before 1917 when Nashville’s Main Street was paved with brick. The cobblestone strip near the hitching rail in foreground was removed during that paving project. When Hannemann bought the for­ mer Kocher store, most shoppers still traveled by horse and buggy. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, February 7, 2015 — Page 13 Helen as “a very nice man.” His wife, Clara, a stoutly 1917 ad for Hannemann’s built woman, also clerked in dry goods. “Veiy best mer­ the store from time to time chandise; lowest consistent but not every day. Then prices.” tragedy struck. A list of wares included Hannemann died in a dry goods, carpets, rugs, swimming accident Aug. 1, coats, skirts, trunks, suitcas­ 1930. es, Belding’s guaranteed “Edgar A. Hannemann, silks, Wayne knit hosiery prominent Nashville busi­ and Justrite corsets. nessman, died Monday from The store opened at 8:30 injuries received when he a.rn. every day but Sunday, dove off the abutment of a and there was an established bridge into the Pigeon River routine for readying the place west of Holland and struck for business each day. his head on the bottom of the “I had to dust the whole river,” reported The store every morning,” Nashville News. recalled Helen. With the help of clerk Her diary reveals that Villa Olin and others, Clara some days business was so Hannemann continued to good she didn’t get the dust­ operate the store for a time, ing completed until 10:30 but she eventually sold the a.m. business. It later became The store closed at 6 p.m. Lines’ Department Store. except -Wednesdays and Clara Hannemann Saturdays, when farm fami­ remained in Nashville. When lies flocked to Nashville for she died here in September their weekly shopping and 1957 at age 73, she had lived visiting sprees. Hours were in the village for 43 years. extended into the evening at The Hannemanns had no Christmastime for the con­ children, and at her death, venience of holiday shop­ Clara’s only survivor was a pers. brother living in Grand There were no cash regis­ Rapids. ters at Hannemann’s. Today many local folks Receipts were kept in about still recall the Hannemann five under-counter cash name in connection with the drawers located in various Main Street store that helped departments of the store. clothe their families and fur­ Tall, thin Edgar nish their homes for nearly Hannemann was recalled by 20 years. From previous page From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Trapping is not healthy sport To the editor: According to the best sci­ entific consensus, animals caught in traps suffer pain and panic, much as we would. Wildlife rehabilitators I spoke with illuminated the dire toll this activity is taking on our animals, most recently a red tailed hawk and a great homed owl, so severely insured that (as is most often the case, raptor or other) euthanasia 'was the sole option. Tragic, unneces­ sary deaths, are collateral damage directly resultant of an egocentric purview which considers this a “harmless pursuit.” Given what we know, why is the nature center, Woldumar hosting hands-on demonstrations of fur (ani- mal) trapping courtesy of Eaton County’s Pheasants Forever? (That’s something of a misnomer since pheas­ ants haven’t been here forev­ er. They are actually an import from Asia). And why does our DNR partner with organizations whose purpose is promotion and pursuit of this activity, even preferring an ‘incidental take permit,’ essentially a do-over when the wrong species is trapped? It’s wonderful to be out­ doors, bond with your kids while tramping through the woods. It’s great there are programs to teach youths respect for nature. Just maybe they could leave out the tutorials on ‘maiming and torturing’ our wild (and 'not wild) life, and stop^ present­ ing this as a ‘healthy sport.’ Marcie Terwilliger, Charlotte John Campbell sings at Blackhawks beat Lions in last league dual Gresham UMC Feb. 15 The public is invited to a concert at Gresham United Maple Valley fell to visit­ onds in to their match. Methodist Church to hear Nathan Baird at 119 and John Campbell, ing. Leslie 63-18 in the final Sunday, Feb. 15 at 9 :30 Greater Lansing Activities Austin Creller at 215 won by a.m. Conference dual of the sea­ forfeit for the Lions. “John is an excellent son for each team Maple Valley ends the Wednesday. season of league duals with a vocalist and sings southern gospel and contemporary Franklin Ulrich at 145 2-3 record. Lakewood will host the Christian music that speaks pounds had the Lions’ lone Tournament to the heart,” says Pastor win on the mat, pinning Nick GLAC Bryce Feighner. “His Graham 2 minutes 53 sec- Saturday. favorite song is ‘He'll Carry Me’ by Greater Vision. John’s music ministry will appeal to children, teenagers and adults alike.” Village of Vermontville Campbell plans to pursue a music career by becoming a solp artist or becoming part Notice is hereby given that the Village of Vermontville will'hold of a gospel quartet. a public hearing on the proposed State Revolving Fund Project All are invited. The Plan for Improvements to the Village of Vermontville Wastewater Collection and Treatment System. The meeting church is located at 5055 N. will be held during a regularly scheduled Village Council meet­ Mulliken Road, in Charlotte. Public Meeting Notice Vocalist John Campbell will perform at -Gresham United Methodist Church next Sunday. For more information call 517-652-1580. ing at the Village Office at 121 Eastside Drive, on March 12th, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The Village, with assistance from their engineering consultant. Paradigm Design, has been evaluating operation of the sani­ tary sewer system including piping, lift stations and wastewater treatment lagoons. The purpose of the evaluation has been to evaluate improvements necessary to meet current regulations as well long term operation and maintenance of the system. To help defray costs, the Village secured an S2 Grant from the State of Michigan that has funded 90% of the costs associated with study. The S2 Grant provides funds to develop Project Plan and ultimately will lead to applying for a State Revolving Fund low interest loan to fund any required improvements. The Village is at the point where they peed to finalize the Project Plan for submittal to the MDEQ in order to be eligible for State Revolving Fund loan monies. Recommended alterna­ tives will be presented along with preliminary estimated cost to users. Impacts on water quality and social impacts will be dis­ cussed. All information related to this project is available for inspection at the Village Office at 121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, Ml, on weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. If you would prefer to send written comments for consideration, please forward them prior to the public meeting to the Village of Vermontville, attention: Village Clerk, at the above address. If you have special needs associated with your attendance at the hearing, please let the Village know so a reasonable effort can be made to accommodate your needs. For further information or if you have any questions, please call the Village Clerk at (517) 726-1429 of the Department of Public Works Garage at (517) 726-1444.06862541 McKenna Mater named to Spring Arbor honors list Spring Arbor University has released its fall 2014 aca­ demic honors list, and among the honored students is McKenna Mater of Nashville. The honors list recognizes full-time students who have earned a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for the semester. Part-time students must receive a 3.7 GPA for CaU 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News classified ads the semester and carry a cumulative 3.7 GPA. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspa­ per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights 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.. 06858423 EQUAL HOUSING opportunitv 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Laurie Taylor, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corp., Its successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 8, 2008 and recorded May 9, 2008 in Instrument # 20080509-0005004 and modified by agreement dated September 12, 2013 and record­ ed October 14, 2013 in instru­ ment # 2013-012427 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P., by assignment dated September 3, 2009 and recorded September 21, 2009 in Instrument # 200909210009406 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Nine Hundred NinetyOne Dollars and Forty-Four Cents ($134,991-44) including interest 3.875% 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, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on February 19, 2015 Said prem­ ises are situated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUAR­ TER OF SECTION 27, TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST, MORE . PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTER­ SECTION OF THE SOUTH BOUNDARY LINE OF BEVER ROAD AND THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE WEST 'ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF BEVER ROAD A DIS­ TANCE OF 270 FEET; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL TO SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONEHALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SEC­ TION. A DISTANCE OF 322 AND TWO -THIRDS FEET; THENCE EAST PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF BEVER ROAD A DISTANCE OF 270 FEET TO THE SAID EAST LINE OF THE WEST ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE-QUARTER OF SAID SECTION; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE A DISTANCE OF 322 AND TWO-THIRDS FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Commonly known as 9265 Bever 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 ease 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 uncfer 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: 1/17/2015 Bank of America, N.A. successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P.', Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: PoteStivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 14-14417 (01-17)(02-07) 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 ANDREW COOLEY, A SIN­ GLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Ina ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 24, 2008, and recorded on November 26, 2008, in Document No. 20081126­ 0011386, -and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 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-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventeen Dollars and Thirty-Eight Cents ($148,117.38), including interest at 6.750% 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 mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, oh February 26, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1, / 4 of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1.710.83 feet along the East-West -1/4 line of said Section; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds East 411.87 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds East 336.00 feet; thence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 05 sec­ onds West 298.47 feet; thence North .01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds West 336.00 feet; thence North 87 degrees 55 min­ utes 01 seconds East 298.29 feet to the place of beginning.’ Together with the. easement as described below: Easement: An easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the following described parcel: That part of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 cornet of said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 2008.91 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 276.50 feet along said East-West 1/ 4 line; thence Sputh 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds East 99.01 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 210.50 feet; thence South 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds West 543.67 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East 66.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 04 min­ utes 57 seconds West 642.71 feet to the place of beginning. Excepting the North 33 feet thereof for M-179 right of way. 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 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241 a only, 15 days from th MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later. 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 prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002994 USDA (01 -24)(02­ 14) '06861809 �Page 14 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, February 7, 2015 Eearly threes help Leslie get out to big lead over the Lions Leslie held onto its spot a game-back of league leading Lakewood by scoring a 67-30 win over the visiting Lions Friday night. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team fell to 1-7 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference with the loss, while the loss, while Blackhawlcs improved to 5-2 in the league. The Lions were in a hole The from the start. Blackhawks hit four threepointers early on, and had an 18-2 lead in the opening quarter. They led 18-4 after the first eight minutes and upped their lead to 39-17 at the half. Maple Valley head coach Christopher Ewing took the opportunity of being down to get a bunch of guys from his bench some more minutes on the floor.. He was pleased with the way guys like guards Grant Adrianson Jacob and Brighton stepped up, as well as forward Jordan Denton. Ewing liked the way Adrianson attacked the basket. He finished with eight points, knocking down six free throws. The Lions also got ten points from Andrew Brighton and four each from Jacob Brighton and Isaiah Gam. Leslie got 16 points from Steven Belknap and ten each from Dylan Patton and Jordan Pearsall. The Lions are now 2-11 overall this season and 1-7 in Greater the Lansing Activities Conference. Ewing liked the effort his guys showed in a tough loss to the Capital Homeschool Program boys Athletic Wednesday in Lansing. Andrew Brighton had 15 points and Beau Johnson 11 in the loss. Blackhawks take off in 2nd quarter against Lion ladies by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The first quarter at Leslie couldn’t have gone much bet­ ter for the Lions Friday night. The second quarter couldn’t have gone much worse. The Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team fell to 0-9 in the Greater Lansing GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Activities Conference and 2- boxing out, and making good 13 overall with a 72-37 loss passes. to the Blackhawks. The Lions really struggled Maple Valley led 8-5 after with their defensive rotations one quarter, but Leslie in the second quarter, and outscored the Lions 45-8 in didn’t do a good enough job the second. Ashley Medcoff of locating Medcoff, who set went off for 21 points in the a school record for threesecond quarter for the pointers in a game. Blackhawks, knocking down Leslie also got 19 points seven threes in the quarter. from Hunter Fedewa. She hit eight threes in the Payton Schrader led Maple ballgame and finished with Valley with 12 points. Olivia 32 points. Ricketts and Bekah Mater /‘We got off to a good had seven points each. start,” said Lion head coach “We are slowly starting to Landon Wilkes. “We’re develop as a team,” Wilkes going to keep plugging away, said. “We’re sharing the ball see if we can build off that a little bit better, not caring good start and put a second who we’re throwing the ball quarter with the first.” to, just getting it to an open He said his team was doing teammate.” a lot right to start the bail­ The Lions head to Bath game. They were rotating Monday then will be home well defensively, being phys- Friday to take on Stockbridge ical, not ■ letting the in another GLAC contest. Blackhawks make clean cuts, win last GLAC meet The Maple Valley Middle School competitive cheer team finished off its first season in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference by winning the last league jamboree of the season Wednesday, at Maple Valley High School. The Lion team of (front from left) Cameron Wells, Kimberly Santos, Elizabeth Colyer, Victoria Clark, Alexis Musser, Mikayla Weiler, Imagyn Kirby, Mara Pena, (back) assistant coach Aimee Hamilton, assistant coach Sara Sheldon and head coach Railey Sebolt. 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State in AUTO REPAI arts • Repairs • Tires AAR. Parts From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts In-Stock Located Downtown Vermontville Nashville for Maple Valley 130 s. Main, Vermontville 517-852-0882 News classified ads 517-726-1500 Mon. thru Sat. 7:30 am to 5:30 pm 06862544 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 7,2015 — Page 15 jamboree of the season Wednesday evening at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ^’n81^1( by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The highlight of the night came half way through the final Greater . Lansing Activities Conference jam­ boree ofthe season. Late in round two the league leading Lakewood Vikings took the mat and threw their back tucks for the first time this season. “They did really well at it,” said Lakewood head coach Kim Martin. “It was probably the most exciting round ofthe night out ofany-; body I thipk. The crowd was loud. It was kind of an awe­ some feeling. That was prob­ ably the best round two we’ve done all-year. Do we have improvement to make on them? Yes, but I think this will be a confidence builder for the girls.” The Vikings have some work to do on the skill as they head towards the state postseason tournament, but they were plenty good EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO our own work; Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. „ VERMONTVILLE 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa enough, at the back tucks and the rest of their skills all evening long to finish off their sixth consecutive con­ ference championship. Lakewood won the last five Capital Area Activities Conference White Division titles and clinched the first GLAC title Wednesday at Maple Valley High School, putting together a score of 744.78, with a round two total of 207.48. Leslie bested Maple Valley for the runner-up spot on the night, and in the final overall league standings. The Blackhawks put together a total score of 647.64; fol­ lowed by the host Lions 594.50, Peny 511.40 and Stockbridge 221.80. Maple Valley head coach Sarah Huissen said it was a great battle between her girls and the Leslie Blackhawks for the runner-up spot. Leslie had the second best score in each round, a 204.60 in round one, 184.94 in round two and 266.10 in round three. The Lions were third in each round, with a 198JX) in round one' a 157.20 in round two and a 239.30 in round three. Leslie was sdcond to Lakewood at two-ofthe three league competitions, while the Lions Were second at the league jamboree the Blackhawks hosted. The Vikings won all three league competitions by close to 100 points. The cushion the Vikings knew they would have' in the standings helped make Wednesday a good WMU dean’s list includes area residents Western Michigan University in'Kalamazoo has released its dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester. To be eligible, students must have completed at least 12 credit hours of work for a letter grade, and, earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a scale of 4.0 for the semester. Local students who made the dean’s list include: Bellevue — John Goll, Stephanie Stanfield. Dowling — Blaec Anderson, Alexis Hickey, Jessica Schrems, Austin Wines. Hastings — Alexander Auer, Clarissa Boggs-Blake, Katherine Geiger, Susan Johnson-Byrd, Micala Klipfer, Nicole Matthews, Tyler Ryan, Trista Straube. Nashville — Kristina Richter, Haily Traxler, Darcey Turner. Vermontville — Tanner Myers, Jamie Richter. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. night to throw out the new skill in round two, one they’ll need to compete with the top teams in the state in Division 3. Martin said her team made a couple mental mistakes in rounds one and three, but still put up solid scores. The Vikings scored a 233.70 in round one and a 207.48 in round two. Maple Valley’s girls are at Webberville for an invita­ tional today (Feb. 7), then will work to be at. their best for the Division 4 District Tournament at Bath Feb. 21. A Lion stunt group performs during round three of Wednesday’s GLAC jamboree at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) 18th Annual BARRY COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER BANQUET Saturday, Feb. 28,2015 PHEASANTS EVER AFTER BANQUETHALL 1230 N Michigan, Hastings, MI 49058 Doors Open at 5 p.m. • Buffet Dinner NEWDATE!!!! NEW VENUE!!! SATURDAY, FEB. 28,2015 - EVER AFTER BANQUETHALL HUNDREDS OF PRIZES!!!! OVER 20 GUNS TO BE GIVENAWAY!!!! NAME:______________________________ ADDR PHONE NUMBE Membership & Dinner, Na Spouse Dinner, Name: E Youth (10-17 years) Dinner, N Cost $70.00 Cost $30.00 Cost $30.00 each We are doing two pre-banquet gun raffles. The first is a LIMI TED DRAW raffle! Only 40 tickets will be sold for a Remington 11-87 12 ga., Special PF Edition (valued at $2,200) These tickets are $50 apiece. # ofTickets Cost The second is for a Ruger Red Label 12 ga. O/U These tickets are $5 apiece; 6 for $25, 12 for $50, and 25 for $100. 400 of these tickets will be available ##of ofTickets Tickets Cost $ Pre-Order General Raffle Tickets: 130 tickets for $100.00; 60 tickets for $50.00; or 20 tickets for $20. $New this year—Super Raffle Pack. Pre-Order Only. 300 raffle tickets for $200, plus a “Super Bonus Ticket” for a super prize. Limited quantity, not available for purchase night of the banquet. . it ofTickets Cost $ Total Enclosed $ Notice: All dinner and pre-purchased raffle tickets will be waitingfor you at the door the night ofthe event. Raffle ticketpackages will also be availableforpurchase the night ofthe event. All Barry County PF members attending the banquet qualify for a $100 credit towards habitat creation or enhancement. See Habitat Table for details and your Seed Order Forms. Make checks payable to: BARRY COUNTY PHEASANTS FOREVER Send reservation form and payment to: 4574 Maple Grove Rd, Hastings, MI 49058 Reservations can. be paid via mail (check or cash) before Feb. 16. Phone reservations after Feb. 16 must be secured with a credit card. If you have any questions you may contact Jim Decker at 269-838-3210 or Dan Kingma at 269-838-8994. Sponsor Packages available - Call for details Barry County Pheasants Forever is a. local organization dedicated to enhancing wildlife habitat and promoting the great outdoors to all on. a local and national level. 07674069 �Page 16 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 7,2015 Lions improved in their last regular season duals Even with a pair of losses at Bath Wednesday night, it was a good night for the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team. The Lions were downed by the host Bees 42-32, after a 48-21 loss to Jackson Lumen Christi. “We wrestled a lot better, even though we didn’t win either of the duals I was real proud of the kids on how they fought hard not to get pinned and were hustling and scrambling a lot to stay out of trouble,” said Lion coach Tony Wawiemia. He was especially pleased with the efforts of Levi Roush and Kodee Crouch. Crouch was the only wrestler to be out on the mat for six minutes Wednesday. He scored a 9-0 major deci­ sion over Bath’s John Comwell and topped Lumen Christi’s Will Davis 10-3 in 130-pound bouts. Roush, at 140 pounds, went 1-1 scoring a pin against Bath’s Ryan Ruiter. Franklin Ulrich had a 10-2 major decision over Marshal Lipe from Bath in their 145pound match, and Maple Valley also got pins from Nathan Baird at 119 pounds, Wyatt Baird at 135, and Bryce Bignal at 160 in the dual with the Bees. Ulrich (145) and Austin Creller (215) had pins for the Lions in the loss to the Titans, while teammate Jason Bassett scored a forfeit victory. Things didn’t go as well Saturday. The Lions placed 14th out of 16 teams at the Bill Evans Memorial Invitational hosted by Battle Creek Central High School. Battle Creek Lakeview took the day’s title with 265.56 points, with Linden second with 200.5 and Coldwater third at 177.5. Holden Creller, the Lions’ heavyweight, had a solid day. He placed seventh in the 285-pound weight class, pin­ ning Coldwater’s Nick Pierucki in the second period of their final round match. The Lion team also had Ulrich place eighth at 145 pounds. Maple Valley is at Lakewood today (Feb. 7) for the Greater Lansing Activities Conference Tournament, then will host its Division 4 Team District Wednesday, taking on Galesburg-Augusta in the Maple Valley heavyweight Holden Creller (right) battles for control with Coldwater’s Nick Pierucki during the 285-pound consolation final Saturday at the Bill Evans Memorial Invitational hosted by Battle Creek Central. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley 145-pounder Franklin Ulrich has a talk with coach Tony Wawiernia after a loss in the opening round of consolation Saturday at the Bill Evans Memorial Invitational hosted by Battle Creek Central High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) opening round. Bellevue and NorthPointe Christian meet in the other district semifinal at Maple Valley High School to begin the night. Senior pot luck will be Wednesday The monthly .Senior . Luncheon at tthe Vermontville ... ’UnitedMethodist Church is sched. uled for Wednesday, Feb. 11 at noon. The pot luck lunch­ eon is open to everyone; 55 and over, who would like to get together for good food and friendly conversation, said Lois Hammonds, church .. . representative; ■ “This is-a good way to spend a Wednesday lunch h *our,“” sai-d1 Hammonds. “We are growing in numbers and would love to see you there.”' The church is located at 108 N. Main St. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-02-14.pdf cb0dfda6a152c8013677d4653c589b68 PDF Text Text APLE VALLEY news Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 ! A local Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 7, February 14, 2015 Eaton County roads gets $2 million boost The queen is crowned * Introducing Zandra Siple (front row, center), queen for the 75th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival and her court. Siple is joined by court-members Jeannie Hale (front, left) Catie Eldridge; Britney'Flory (back) and Meghan Bignall. The girls are juniors from Maple Valley Schools. ■ Free tax assistance available for low- to middle-income filers Student and faculty volun­ teers from area colleges are trained and ready to kick off free income tax preparation sessions, available to lowand middle-income tax-filers (less than $58,000 in total family income) at locations across West Michigan. Every year, millions of dol­ lars in tax refunds and credits go unclaimed. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program volun­ teers, a cooperative effort of the Internal Revenue Service and nonprofit groups, trains volunteers to prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. Volunteers include account­ ing students from Davenport University, Aquinas College, Cornerstone University and Grand Rapids Community College as well as members of the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants. , “Through the VITA pro­ gram, Davenport’s account­ ing students gain valuable real-world experience,” said Judy Knapp, VITA program manager and accounting honors program coordinator at Davenport University. “At the same time, students are able to serve their communi­ ty by helping low-income families receive the refunds they deserve. Our communi­ ties also benefit when these taxpayer refunds and credits are spent locally, helping to invigorate our economy.” Tax assistance is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Filers should bring the following paperwork: • Picture ID and social security card for filer and spouse; social security cards for dependents. • Birth dates for, primary, secondary and dependents. • Wage and earning state­ ment(s) forms W-2 from all employers. • Other income statements (forms 1099). • Form 1095-A for the Affordable Health Care forms and healthcare info. • A copy of last year's fed­ eral and state returns if avail­ able. • Bank routing numbers and account numbers for direct deposit. • Everything saying “important tax document” on it. • Rent paid out-of-pocket, landlord’s name(s) and address or 2014 property taxes and the home’s taxable value • Home heating costs as reported on the December to March utility bills. To schedule an appoint­ ment, call 616-871-6147 or v i s i t http://taxhelp.davenport.edu. Local services are avail­ able at these locations and times: • Putnam District Library at 327 N. Main in Nashville, Feb. 26, 4 to 8 p.m.; March 9, 2 to 6 p.m. and March 26 from 4 to 8 p.m. • Hastings Public Library at 227 E. State St., Saturdays: Feb. 21, March 7 and 21 and April 4 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Barry Community Foundation at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings, March 5, 12, 19 and April 2 and 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. The program will also offer an alternative method to e-file for free. Taxpayers whose income does not exceed $58,000 can prepare and e-file their own federal and state taxes for free using H&R Block software by vis­ iting taxhelp.daveport.edu and connecting through the MyFreeTaxes.com link on the left side of the page. In 2014, 95 students and alumni participated in this program, logging more than 6,800 volunteer hours and totaling more than $8.1 mil­ lion in tax refunds and cred­ its. In 2015, the free , tax preparation service will be available at 16 different sites across West Michigan, including Davenport University’s Peter C. Cook Center in downtown Grand Rapids and its W.A. Lettinga and Holland campuses. Aquinas College Library also will serve as a tax prepa­ ration site this year. For a complete list oflocations and times for VITA assistance, visit http://taxhelp.davenport.edu. Call 269-945-0526 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Eaton County raods received a $2 million boost last week. Of that, $1.6 mil­ lion was sent to the Eaton County Road Commission, and approximately $400,000 to cities and villages within the county. The disbursement repre­ sents the first installment of more than $ 11~ million in expected annual revenue to be generated from the new road millage passed in the November 2014 general election. The measure calls for a 1.5 mill assessment on real property in Eaton County through 2026, and by law can be used only for the local road repair, rehabilita­ tion and chloride treatment. Over a 12-year period, the millage program will reha­ bilitate all local paved roads rated in poor or fair condi­ tion, and grade gravel roads to full width to restore prop­ er crowning and draining. No new roads will be built, and it does not include state roads or highways. “By law, this funding must stay in the townships, cities and villages in Eaton County, and be used only for road repair and rehabilita­ tion, not maintenance, snow- plowing, or patching potholes,” said Eaton County treasurer Bob Robinson. “My office disburses funds as they are collected from winter and summer tax bills. The amounts paid out in February represent amounts collected on the millage from winter 2014 property tax payments. The larger part of road millage money will be paid in later collections, when we make settlement with locals in June.” For more information on the local road millage pro­ gram, go to www.eatoncountyroad.com. Former Independent Bank branch manager sentenced for embezzlement Jennifer Upright, former branch manager for Independent Bank in Vermontville, was sen­ tenced Wednesday, Feb. 4, in U.S. District Court Grand Rapids for bank embezzle­ ment between May 2012 to May 2014. Upright pleaded guilty to the charges Oct. 24, 2014. She was sen­ tenced to prison for 12 months and one day fol­ lowed by ,two years of supervision; pay $105,250 in restitution plus a $100 special assessment fee. Survey: May 5 ballot issue will be tough sell for Snyder by Fran Faverman StaffWriter A major Michigan polling firm has released survey data showing that the May 5 bal­ lot proposal to raise the state’s sales and use tax from 6 to 7 percent for the princi­ pal purpose of road repair faces an extremely tough sell. According to Bemie Pom, principal of Lansing-based EPIC-MRA, the recent sur­ vey showed a level of sup'port for the proposal at less than 50 percent. “You don’t usually go into a ballot proposal with a num­ ber under 50 percent,” said Pom. “If the only issue were the sales tax increase, likely voters would support it at the level of46 percent to 31 per­ cent. But, as the saying goes, ‘the devil is in the details.’” When people become aware of the other elements contained in the package, the EPIC-MRA poll shows that support starts to erode. Survey respondents did not like eliminating the sales tax on gasoline and diesel fuel and moving to a tax based on the wholesale price of those fuels at $2.75 per gallon. The tax would begin at approxi­ mately 9.5 percent a gallon and, over time, move to 15.5 percent a gallon. Using those numbers, the tax over a three-year period would move from 26 cents to 43 cents per gallon. Another feature likely to arouse voter anger, the sur­ vey found, is the proposed revision of fees for register­ ing motor vehicles. Currently, the cost of regis­ tering a vehicle is based on values supplied to the state by manufacturers. The full shot is paid at the first regis­ tration, succeeding years are discounted 10 percent a year until the final rate is paid in the fourth year of ownership. The fourth-year rate becomes the base registra­ tion rate for that vehicle as long as it is registered in Michigan and the discount is eliminated. In other words, what it costs a citizen to reg­ ister the day the new primary See SURVEY, page 6 In This Issue Vermontville woman dies in head-on crash Maple Valley girls third in their Division at Webberville Lions make quick work of foes to win district title Creller and Crouch win GLAC championships �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, February 14,2015 Student honored by Vermontville Lions Club Rebecca Fairfield, a Maple Valley sixth grader, receives a student achievement award from the Vermontville Lions Club members. Pictured with Rebecca are Greg Szymanski (left) and Bill Mason. Community dinner combines with Ash Wednesday The Vermontville United Methodist Church’s monthly community dinner will be held this month in conjunc­ tion with the Ash Wednesday reflection expe­ rience on Feb. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. The menu will include beef and noodles, peas and carrots, pears and dessert. 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Students of the month are chosen for a variety of reasons, such as their character, attendance, attitude toward learning and others, classroom participation, being respectful and being responsible. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP LIBRARYNEWS Valentine’s Day exten­ sion Celebrate Valentine’s Day all month long by going on a “Blind Date with a Book,” said Director Carla Rumsey, Vermontville Township Library. Books, for adults, are wrapped. The mystery will unfold as the patroh takes it home to see what they get. Books are a mix­ ture of fiction and non-fic­ tion. “It may be a perfect date,” said Rumsey. March is Reading Month In celebration of March is Reading Month, the library will have a visit from Llama Llama in his red pajamas. There will be stories, crafts, activities, and refreshments. Wear pajamas and be entered into a drawing for a stuffed Llama Llama. Wear red pajamas and get an extra ticket. This event will be held on March 10 beginning at 6 p.m. in the library. Costumes for the event are supplied by the Early Childhood Literacy Coalition. Sighage Because the magnetic “OPEN” sign on the front door of the library is nd longer effective; there will be a lighted sign in the window. Watch for it in the window facing Main Street beginning next week. Lego news The library is considering forming a Lego Robotics Club with different age groups. Anyone interested should contact the library. Adult volunteers will be needed. New DVD’s: The Judge,. Boyhood, Nightcrawler, Fury, Left Behind, The Book of Life, Annabelle, John Wick, Ouija, Before I Go To Private Vegas by James Patterson, Eat Cake by Jeanne Ray Young adult fiction: Killing Time in Crystal City by Chris Lynch, The Boy Next Door by Katie Van Ark Junior non-fiction: The Founding Fathers! by Jonah Winter Junior fiction: The Wollstonecraft Detective Agency: The Case of the Missing Moonstone by Jordan Stratford, Stink and the Incredible . 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Local students graduate from Spring Arbor Fourth grade math facts bee winners are (front row from left) Brinna Cobb, Emma Kirby, Holly Rosin, Jordan Draper, Torin Bell, Chase Rathburn, (back) Alex Nelson, Anthony Robinson, Aidan Derusha, Caleb Williams, Kyle Graham and Reece Proctor-Burhans. Spring Arbor University has released the names of local students who were granted bachelor’s or mas­ ter’s degrees during com? mencement exercises Nov. 22, 2014. Students earning a grade g point average of 3.70 to 3.79 graduated cum laude. Those earning a GPA of 3.9 to 4.0 graduated summa cum laude. Local students receiving degrees included: Nashville — Anya Letson, master of art in teaching English to speakers of other languages; Tina Schrump, master of arts degree in fami­ ly studies. 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Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-0708 Third grade math facts bee winners in the most recent competition at Fuller Street Elementary are (front row, from left) Ashton Kikendall, Connor Joseph, Mya Sutfin, Diesel' Curtis, Nadia Martin, (back) James Penny, Blaine Woodmansee, Hunter Redmond, Ayden Wilkes, Haylee Shook and Madison Koons. m Equine questions addressed Dr. Katie Collier, D.V.M., will discuss how to get a horse fit and ready for spring riding at a clinic sponsored by the Eaton County Sheriff’s mounted division on Sunday, March 1 from I to 3 p.m. Topics will include the importance of proper nutrition, de-worming and vaccinations. There will be a question and answer session, as well. Maria King, a member of the mounted division and an employee of Eaton Custom Sewing (includes saddle repair), will present on how to properly care for tack and what products work best. Attendees should bring the tack in question. The clinic will be in the training room at the sherifT s office, 1025 Independence, Blvd, in Charlotte. Call 517­ 667-8811 or 517-726-1220 to register. Nashville IER. SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You’re Hme tf/tecA Oat Oast Suenydaq edtw “Pnieedr! Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 4 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 14,2015 Mildred LeOra (Petie) Latta Marvel Bessmer held at Riverside Cemetery Hastings, at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, with Deacon Gene Haas offi­ ciating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further devils please visit our website at Welcome to Daniels Funeral Home www.danielsfuneralhome.net NASHVILLE, MI Mildred LeOra (Petie) Latta went to be with her Lord February 7, 2015 at MagnumCare in Hastings. Petie was bom at home to Merrill and Ona (Hummel) Hinckley on October 30, L. 1926. She was a 1944 grad­ (Dennis) Woodworth; two uate of W.K. Kellogg High NASHVILLE, MI- Mr. brothers, Dennis . (Dottie) School in Nashville. Petie Steven L. Dies, age 63, of Dies, Charles (Julie) Dies; married Ernest Latta in 1945. Nashville, formerly of his close friend Tim Huver; The marriage ended in Vermontville, passed away 11 grandchildren; several divorce. unexpectedly Monday, Feb. She worked at Hastings nieces and nephews; and his 9, 2015 at his home. Manufacturing and J-Ad dog 'Maggie". Steven was bom in He was preceded in death Graphics, retiring in 2009 at Charlotte, on December 18, Petie is survived by twin by his daughter, Brandi Dies, the age of 83. Petie was a 1951, the son of Ernest and daughters Sherry (Wayne) member of Nashville Baptist who passed away in 2011, Pauline (Lynd) Dies. He was Church and the P.F.C. Gould and Mary Rose of and his father raised in the Vermontville She Nashville and son-in-law, A memorial service was Missionary Group. area and attended local Gutchess of held at the Daniels Funeral loved her kids, grandkids and Gordon schools, Home, Nashville, on Friday, great-grandkids and had a Portland, OR; grandchildren, He was employed with Feb. 13, 2015 with Pastor great love for fun and laugh­ Tim Rose, Jim Rose, Owens-Illinois in Charlotte ter. Petie loved traveling, Jennifer Gutchess, Ashley Chuck Johnson officiating. for several years, then trans­ Lauren A luncheon and time of fel­ scrapbooking, puzzles, read­ Gutchess, ferred to the company's Hildebrandt, Leslie Booher, Virginia plant where he was was one of his closest com­ lowship was held at the ing, crafts and watching TV. a plant supervisor. After panions and they two rarely Thomapple Lake Estate retiring in 2006, Steven were apart. Steven lovedjust Community Center immedi­ returned to the Nashville spending time with his ately following the memorial area where he could be clos­ daughters, sometimes doing service. er to his family. In lieu of flowers the fam­ nothing at all. Steven enjoyed being out­ ily has requested memorial Steven is survived by three side fishing, and was an avid daughters, Christy Green, contributions be made to the gun collector. He also Jessica Dies, Stephanie family of Steven Dies. enjoyed watching Funeral arrangements have (Abraham) Thomas; his NASCAR, and playing video mother; two sisters, Cheiyl been entrusted to the Daniels Barry County Tuesday, Feb. 17 games. His dog "Maggie" (Darren) Ayles, Pam Funeral Home in Nashville. Commission on Aging Chicken ala king, biscuit, For further details please Menu and Activities Brussels sprouts, applesauce. visit our website at Friendship Sites Wednesday, Feb. 18 . .. 06863114 www.danielsfuneralhome.net Congregate Menu Meatless spaghetti noodles Monday, Feb. 16 with sauce and cheese, cauli­ Correction COA CLOSED in obser­ flower, peas, banana. A story on the Route 66 Thursday, Feb. 19 Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 • 5-7pm« Nashville business district in vance of President’s Day. No Meal Delivery. Roast pork, stuffing and the Feb. 7 Reminder should Brir rir,g the VERMONTVILLE UNITED Tuesday, Feb. 17 gravy, sweet potatoes, green have listed the founders and 'vtio/e METHODIST CHURCH Hot dog, baked beans, beans, fruit juice. family ■ co-owners of Gilmore 108 N. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE, Ml Friday, Feb. 20 Jewelers in Hastings as the coleslaw, fruit cup, bun. Wednesday, Feb. 18 Potato crunch pollock, Several varieties of chili featured, salad and dessert late Patrick Gilmore and Meatless spaghetti noodles com, spinach, fruit cup, Donations are gladly accepted and will be used for "Sending Kids to Norma (Hammond) Christian Summer Church Ca with sauce and cheese, whole wheat roll. (Gilmore) Earl. tossed salad, banana, bread­ stick. Activities Calendar Thursday, Feb. 19 Monday, Feb.. 16 - COA Ham with Swiss cheese, CLOSED. President’s Day. soup of the day, carrot raisin Tuesday, Feb. 17 salad, pear cup, bun. Hastings: Play Wii 9:00 Friday, Feb. 20 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 Potato crunch pollock, a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; corn, spinach, fruit cup, Zumba Gold 5:15 p.m. whole wheat roll. Wednesday, Feb. 18 OFFERING COMPLETE Hastings: Legal Aid 10:30 WATER & WELL Home Delivered a.m.-12:00; Card Making 9 DRILLING & PUMP Cold Menu a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 Monday, Feb. 16 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. SALES & SERVICE COA CLOSED in obser­ vance ofPresident’s Day. No 4” TO 12” WELLS Meal Delivery. * Residential Marvel Bessmer, age 95, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at Moore's County Adult Foster Care Facility, in Charlotte. Graveside services where Steven Dies Emilie Wohlscheid and Lee Gould; several nieces and nephews; 14 great-grandchil­ dren and. one great-great grandson. She was preceded in death by. sons, James and John Latta; daughter, Susan Gutchess; granddaughter. Amber Rose; her parents, Merrill and Ona Hinckley; brothers, Donald (Wilma) Hinckley and Raymond (Susan) Hinckley. Services were held at Nashville Baptist Church Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home of Nashville. 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Friday, Feb. 20 Egg salad, pea and cheese salad, Mandarin oranges, bun. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 16 COA CLOSED in obser­ vance of President’s Day. No Meal Delivery. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Delton: TV Strings. Thursday, Feb. 19 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; BP Checks 10:30 a.m.; Alzh. Caregiver Support 3:30 p.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, Feb. 20 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m.; BYOG/Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 MECHANIC ON DUTY • New & Used Tires • Brakes• Batteries • Mufflers •Oil Changes • Struts • Shocks • Engine Bepair • Diagnostic Service yyyvw.m66tire.com - m66tirecooper@att.net ALSO: Tires for Lawn & Garden ATVs - Trailers 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66 Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-1200 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, February 14,2015 — Page 5 From the Pulpit Vermontville woman dies in head-on crash Change brings hope by Pastor Nancy Fancher Nashville and Vermontville United Methodist Churches and the Maple Valley Community Center ofHope “To everything there is a season, a time for every pur­ pose under Heaven,” Ecclesiastes 3:1. The way God designed the world to function means we get to have four seasons during the year. The beauty of this concept is though each one is distinct in temperature, color and easy or hard to exist in, they all work together to bring life and growth to our world. Spring is a time of freshness and new life. Summer means growth and productivity. Fall brings harvesting the rewards ofour labors. Winter is a time of dormancy and closure, at least for us living in the snowy state of Michigan.In the same way that God planned for the season of nature, the Lord planned seasons in our lives as well. Life has its springtime, when we begin new things and look happily towards the future. Summer comes to us and we work hard in the heat of the day with all the things God has planned for us to do. With the fall comes the success­ es of our hard labor, with things we began earlier in dur lives. Winter time brings an end to certain things or time periods, such as projects we are no longer responsible for or even friendships with others, as they leave this life and move heavenward. Sometimes winter brings hardships to our lives, just as the snowy weather causes days of hard­ ships. In God’s perfect plan for our lives we have times of fruitfulness and activity, and times of quiet and rest; a respite from the activity and productivity. There will be times ofremaining faithful, doing the same work day after day. There will also be seasons of excitement and new beginnings. By the grace of God, we will bear fruit from our labors and enjoy seasons of harvesting the fruit of faithfulness. There will be the times too, when we work to overcome the cold winters of heartache and grief. It is necessary to do so, as without the cycle of winter, there would be no springtime. Just as the seasons of the weath­ er always march forward, so too, the seasons of our lives mpye forward. Just my meanderings, as I look out the window at the winter snow and heavy, dark clouds today. I am able to reflect on these things because it is God’s plan for me to have a bit slower schedule during some ofthe winter days and that gives me time to reflect on having hope. Someday soon, spring will be in the air as the next season will come. May you take time to reflect on the seasons of your life and find the hope and assurance that God pro­ vides, so that you can rest assured that God’s plan is very good. 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd: Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service ......................9 a.m. Sunday School............... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School .;...........9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... P.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE A Vermontville woman lost her life in an automobile accident early Thursday evening. Catherine Nichols, 62, of Vermontville, was pro­ nounced dead at the scene Feb. 12, at approximately 5:40 p.m., reported represen­ tatives from the Eaton County Sheriff’s office. The accident occurred on Vermontville Highway west of Shaytown Road in Vermontville Township. Nichols was westbound on Vermontville Highway when her car crossed the center line and hit an eastbound pickup truck head-on. There were no passengers in either vehicle. The driver ofthe pickup truck (who was not identified by the sheriff’s department) suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospi­ tal. Vermontville Highway was reopened at 10:45 p.m. Magoon is staff member of the month Sally Magoon has been selected as staff member of the month at Maple Valley Schools. She has dedicated 27 years to the district, first as a bus driver, where, for 12 years, she greeted each student with a “Good morning” and a smile, said her peer Brenda Green. In 2000, Magoon changed career paths and went into the food service area. This career ended when the dis­ trict privatized in 2012. Magoon returned to driving a bus as a substitute until she took a full-time route in 2013. “Sally comes to work with a smile and a positive atti­ tude. I . feel Sally Magoon should be employee of the month because ofher dedica­ tion to the children, parents and the Maple Valley dis­ trict,” said Green in her nom­ ination. “To work in different capacities helps me to under­ stand how important it is to work together in harmony GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training . PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Pena given Lion Pride award Sally Magoon with each other to benefit the students,” said Magoon while/ reflecting on her career. “Each job is so differ­ ent ... 27 years is a long time. At times it was very difficult to hang in there, but I loved my kids. And that’s what it’s all about, the kids ... my hope is that I was making a differ­ ence in the kids lives by let­ ting them know they were special to me and that I truly was interested in their future. I remember all my kids.” 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School.................. 9:45 aim. Morning Worship .............. 11 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service .......... :45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m .Church Service 11: 00 a.m ..... Fellowship All Are Welcome! 9:45 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 mi. south of Nashville) Sunday School.............................. 10 A.M. Service ..,....................... 11:15 P.M. Service.................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon presents the Lion Pride award to Mara Pena at the board of education meeting Monday. Mara pro­ motes school spirit in a variety of ways, said Falcon, including being the mascot for the district. The Lion Pride award is given to an individual or organization for going above and beyond in support of Maple Valley Schools, said Falcon. YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations of our Clients and Customers! (Weichert | Sally Magoon Realtor 269-986-5737-C sjmll511@yahoo.com Realtors’ Emerald Properties 111 N. Bostwick St, Charlotte, Ml 48813 www.emeraldrealtyco.com ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Worship............................ 11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass........... .9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 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 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 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) kdcbabcock@gmail.com QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Service ............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School ................ 11:00 a.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Ken Babcock Realtor 517-652-5575-C Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 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. SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship .. .10:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517)852-9154 PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 Ei Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 06861048 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 14,2015 Local students graduate from WMU Several area students were Anne Chappelow, bachelor among those completing of science in student integrat­ degree requirements at the ed curriculum; Kelsi Naeole end of the fall 2014 semester Herrington, master of science at Western Michigan in occupational therapy; Cameron James Kulhanek, University; Students earning degrees bachelor of science in com­ puter science; Sara Kristen included: Bellevue Jacob Lee Radant, master of science in Potter, bachelor of science in occupational therapy; Tyler J. Ryan, bachelor of business computer science. Charlotte Jessica administration in computer LeAnne Bartlett, bachelor of information systems, cum Joshua Marc science in exercise science; laude; Thom Chandler, master of Steensma, bachelor of busi­ administration in public administration in pub­ ness lic management; Jeanine Dora Nowak, master of arts in educational leadership: K12 school principal. Dowling — Kenneth R, Barbera, bachelor of science in environment studies and bachelor of science in geog­ Zachary Willcutt of raphy: environmental analy­ sis and resource manage­ Nashville has been named to the University of Dallas ment. Hastings Elizabeth dean’s list for the fall 2014 family is driven from the accountancy; Bret A. Van dealer’s lot is the registration Zanten, bachelor of science fee for the life of the vehicle. in physical education; Kim Registration fees for trucks C. Walton, graduate certifi­ are also revised. cate program, nonprofit lead­ “The legislature in its wis­ ership and administration and dom,” said Pom, “has decid­ master of public administra­ ed the owners of fuel-effi­ tion in nonprofit leadership cient vehicles need to pay administration. more because they use less Nashville — Brett James fuel.” Numbers that he has Leonard, master of business heard are $25 for hybrids administration in finance; such as the Toyota Prius and Haily Kristine Traxler, bach­ $75 for electric vehicles such elor of science in psycholo­ as the General Motors Volt. gy: behavioral science, cum Excise ‘taxes on alternative laude. fuels are also being consid­ ered according to him. Other points of concern are changes to the' distribu­ tion ofroad funds. The great­ est amount of the money raised for road repairs will go to those counties which, in 2013, received at least $20 semester for earning a million from the Michigan semester grade point average Transportation Fund. of 3.5 or higher. “This leaves out rural counties and applies to state roads, not local roads,” said Pom who adds that, in fact, it is a standard likely to be able to be met by only eight to ten of the state’s largest coun­ ties. However, there is an Willcutt on University of Dallas dean's list valspar paint Valspar Elan® Kitchen & Bath Color Style® Premium Interior Paint • Mid-Sheen Finish • 100% acrylic latex Ideal for high humidity, frequently scrubbed and washed areas No splatter Paint and primer in one product • Stain resistant • Scrubbable • Cleans up with opportunity for communities to divert as much as 50 per­ cent of their major road funding from the state to local roads, which includes local streets. For many small rural communities, the shift from the Act 51 major road funding is how they meet the cost of repairs to local streets. “There is deep suspicion among voters that state gov­ ernment is wasteful,” said Pom. Another mitigating factor, according to Pom and other experts, is that the longer a campaign goes on, the more voters tend to become nega­ tive. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Feb. 19 Feb. 20 Feb. 23 Mar. 2 Mar. 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 7 Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Mar. 17 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 pjn., Expo Center Exploration Days books available online Dog Developmental Committee Meetings 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., old Hastings public library Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Science Saturday, 9 a.m., old Hastings public library (Community Room) Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., KCC Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. Exploration Days registration begins in the Extension office, 7 p.m. Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers Medallion® Interior Paint Valspar® Color Changing Ceiling Paint • 100% acrylic durability • Never miss an area again! * Washable, stain resistant • Dries to a white, non-glare finish Paint and primer in one product Gives a mildew resistant finish Dries quickly Soap and water clean-up Low odor, low VOC SURVEY, continued from page 1 • Even finish to all ceiling surfaces, including acoustical tile • Low odor, low VOC valspar I :*Xob * Lakewood News • Maple Valley News * Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News * Reminder * Hastings Banner Over 64,000 Papers Distributed Every Week! i J^hometown ! 517-852-0882 LUMBER & HARDWARE Mon. thru Sat. 7:30 am to 5:30 p 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, February 14,2015 — Page 7 OF small, We Ship rea Authorized ShipCenter’ ^KlPiuk&Sbii 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 14, 2015 Memories of the Past Talented Kelloggs remembered for building skills Kellogg’s planing mill was located just north of the Thornapple river bridge, on the east side of Main Street. There, Isaac (in photo) created fine furniture and ornate mouldings from native timber. A whiz at math, he could close his eyes and visualize angles without measurement. After his death in 1898, the mill was briefly leased but ultimately closed and was demolished. This fine family home on the site of the old planing mill was constructed by Frank Kellogg about 20 years after his father’s death. Frank also built most of the homes on North Main Street hill and several along Kellogg Street, a road constructed on land his mother Mary (right) donated to the village. With her, in this circa 1920 photo, are daughter Marian Kellogg Nash and family. This Memories ofthe Past column by the late Susan Hinckley was published in the Maple Valley News, Feb. 12, 1985. Like the famous Englishman for whom he was named, Isaac Newton Kellogg was a whiz at math. Years later, the talented Nashville cabinetmaker would be remembered by his son Frank for an uncanny ability to solve complicated mathematical problems without benefit of pencil and paper. “Isaac could do all kinds of math in his head,” explained Mrs. George (Janet) Kellogg of Nashville, who recalled tales ofher hus­ band’s grandfather as recounted by her father-in­ law, the late Frank Kellogg. “LN., as he was called, never measured angles,” noted Janet. “He could just close his eyes and visualize what was needed without using calipers to make the proper cut into a piece of lumber. Isaac’s mind was very attuned to what he saw.” Bom in 1834, I.N. Kellogg migrated to Michigan from Oneida, N.Y. His wife Malvina died here in 1880 at age 42, after bear­ ing eight children. Two years later, Isaac married Mary J. McKelvey of Maple Grove, and his “second family” con­ sisted of three children: daughters Marian and Marguerite and a son Frank. I.N. Kellogg established a successful planing mill in a south portion of the present two-story brick structure just post office, but Isaac’s stair­ north of the Thornapple case was too beautiful to River bridge on the east side destroy. When the contrac­ of Nashville’s Main Street, tors built the post office the present-day [1985] site of building in 1966, the pol­ the George Kellogg resi­ ished balustrade and newel dence across from Putnam post were carefully disman­ Park. tled and the staircase put in There, from locally grown storage by present owners of lumber, Isaac fashioned fine the structure. furniture and ornate mould­ Custom mouldings and ings and staircases which furniture being his specialty, still grace many Nashville Isaac usually worked with homes. With the help of a lumber brought to him by business partner, Isaac was various clients seeking a par­ able to exhibit his wood­ ticular style of trim or decor. working talents in a centrally Planing machinery at the located showroom. mill sized rough boards “The firm of Kellogg & down to correct dimensions. Demaray are remodeling “Frank admired his father, their building on South Main whom he remembered as Street, preparatory to filling industrious, thrifty and a it with a stock of furniture,” good businessman,” recalled reported The Nashville News Janet Kellogg. in September 1878, five At the planing mill, young years after the weekly paper Frank soaked up a special had commenced publication. knowledge and love ofwork­ Janet Kellogg said she ing with wood that helped believed caskets were him become a successful included in the inventory, as home builder in later years. was common practice with “I.N. Kellogg is working furniture dealers ofthat era. on a machine intended to fill Not many folks alive a long-felt want in the cabi­ today can remember I.N. net shop,” reported The Kellogg, but most longtime News in February 1887. “It is Nashville residents are a machine for making glue familiar with a magnificent joints accurately and expedi­ piece ofhis craftsmanship — tiously. Mr. Kellogg believes the elegant open cherry he has a good thing and will wood staircase that ascended patent it.” And he did. to the upper floor of the As a growing lad, one of Kocher store (later Franks’ happy daily tasks Hannemann’s dry goods, was to deliver a noon meal then Lines’ Department prepared at home by his Store). mother, to his father, who The store building has chose not to leave his mill now been replaced by the work for lunch. Young Frank Kellogg admired his talented father, helped tend boilers at the mill and soaked up knowledge and a love of woodworking that led to a home-building career. Only 13 at Isaac’s death, Frank was too young to assume operation of the mill. But one sad day in August 1898, young Frank, age 13, had the dreadful experience LN. Kellogg is working on a machine intended to fill of finding his father slumped a long-felt want in the cabinet shop ... for making glue over his wdrkbench when he joints accurately and expeditiously,” reported The arrived with lunch. Frank quickly summoned aid, Isaac Nashville News in February 1887. Kellogg subsequent­ was carried home and a doc­ ly patented his invention, seen here. The inscription tor called. At 64, LN. reads, “Columbian, I.N. Kellogg, Nashville Mich.” Kellogg had suffered a ed along Kellogg Street, a ed from native walnut by stroke and was in a coma. He road built on land deeded to I.N. Kellogg. But to his died three days later. the village by Isaac’s widow admiring young son, Isaac it Without Isaac at the helm, Mary. is a legacy more precious the days of the Kellogg plan­ “Most of the houses north than tangible goods. ing mill were numbered. of the Thomapple River on “Frank inherited his Frank’s older half-brothers the east side of Main Street father’s ability to visualize were not interested in assum­ also were built by Frank,” something and create it,” ing operation ofthe business, added Janet Kellogg. said Janet. “Once, on a trip to and Frank was too young. On the site of his father’s Jackson to visit his sister “C.W. Rossman and demolished mill, Frank built Marguerite, he found her liv­ Frank Mallett of Grand a home for his family. In ing in a house that so Rapids have leased the 1921, Frank married Gladys impressed him he immedi­ Kellogg planing and wood­ Willoghby, and they had two ately returned to Nashville working mill,” The News children, George and and built an identical announced in early Eleanor. dwelling on Washington September 1898. In time, the In the basement of the Street, using only a sketch he mill closed, the machinery Kellogg home (now occu­ had made as a guide.” was sold and the building pied by George and Janet Today, Kellogg-built later razed. Kellogg) the original boiler houses dot the village, rival­ By then, Frank was a and workbench of LN. ing older Nashville homes young man and had estab­ Kellogg’s planing mill stand which still boast magnificent lished. himself as a skilled like silent sentinels of the natural woodwork crafted by home builder. To his credit past. In the home are several Frank’s father, Isaac Newton are several houses construct- pieces of fine furniture craft- Kellogg. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 14, 2015 — Page 9 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jeffrey Price and Debra A. Price, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2008 and recorded February 15, 2008 in Instrument # 20080215­ 0001435 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred FiftyOne Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($69,551.15) including interest 8.983% 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 pari of them, at public ven­ due, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 19, 2015 Said premises are situated in Township of Thomapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part ,of the Southeast One-Quarter of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 Described West, as: Commencing 660 Feet South of the Northeast Corner of Said Southeast One-Quarter, Thence South 300 Feet, Thence West 1455 Feet. Thence North 300 Feet, Thence East 1455 Feet to the place of beginning. Together with a non-exclusive easement in common with other for purposes of ingress and egress thereto over and across premises described as: That part of the Southeast One-Quarter, Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Michigan, Barry County, described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Southeast One-Quarter, which is North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 800.0 feet from the Southeast corner of said section; thence North 89 degrees 54 min­ utes 20 seconds West 375.0 feet parallel with the thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds West 375.0 feet parallel with South line of said Southeast OneQuarter; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 206.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds West 1295.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 seconds East 66.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 seconds 20 seconds East 284.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 seconds East 1012.20 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 24 sec­ ond East 66.0 feet along the South line of the North 960 feet of said Southeast One-Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes West 1012.50 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds East 845.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 seconds East 200.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds East 475.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 seconds West 60.0 feet along the East line of said Southeast One-Quarter to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 3333 Loop Rd, Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ tion of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; 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: 2/14/2015 Household Finance Corporation II Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 ,Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 15-17049 (02-14)(03-07) 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 ANDREW COOLEY, A SIN­ GLE MAN, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. ("MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender's succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 24, 2008, and recorded on November 26, 2008, in Document No. 20081126­ 0011386, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, 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-Eight Thousand One Hundred Seventeen Dollars and * Thirty-Eight Cents ($148,117.38), including interest at 6.750% 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 mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on February 26, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: That part of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township,,, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 corner of said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 1710.83 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section; thence South. 01 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds East 411.87 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 01 degrees 06 minutes 46 seconds East 336.00 feet; thence South 87 degrees 55 minutes 05 sec­ onds West 298.47 feet; thence North 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds West 336.00 feet; thence North 87 degrees 55 min­ utes 01 seconds East 298.29 feet to the place of beginning. Together with the easement as described below. Easement: An easement for ingress, egress and utility purposes over the following described parcel: That part of the Southeast 1 / 4 of Section 16, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as: Commencing at the East 1/4 comer of said Section; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West 2008.91 feet along the East-West 1/4 line of said Section to the place of beginning of said easement; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 sec­ onds West 276.50 feet along said East-West 1/4 line; thence South 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds East 99.01 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East 210.50 feet; thence South 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds West 543.67 feet; thence North 90 degrees 00 min­ utes 00 seconds East 66.00 feet; thence North 01 degrees 04 minutes 57 seconds • West 642.71 ■ feet to the place of beginning. Excepting the North 33 feet thereof for M-179 right of way. 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 1 month from the date of such sale, or as to MCL 600.3241 a only, 15 days from th 600.3241 a(b) notice, MCL whichever is later. 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 prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, . National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 JPMC.002994 USDA (01-24)(02­ 14) V Maple Valley Schools School District Position F4 Posting February 10, 2015 Intemal/External Position: Maplewood Elementary Principal Grades 2-6 Hours: Monday-Friday Duration: 2015-16 School Year Reports To: Superintendent of Schools Rate of Pay: Per Master Agreement Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in school administration or related educational field (training should include areas of school administration, supervision, curriculum, and child development) •Must possess valid Michigan administrator certification or enroll in a planned program to obtain Michigan administration certification, or meet or be willing to meet the state school administrator certification or continuing education requirements •At least five (5) years of successful teaching experience Maple Valley names Athletes of the Week Taylor Medina from the varsity girls’ basketball team and Beau Johnson from the varsity boys’ basketball team have been named this week’s Maple Valley High School Athletes of the Week. Maple Valley girls third in their Division at Webberville Maple Valley finished fourth among the Division 4 teams Saturday at the Sweetheart Invitational host­ ed by Webberville. St. Louis and Whitmore Lake finished well ahead of their competition, putting together scores of 681.46 and 664.42 to take the top two spots. Webberville placed third with a score of 581.20, fol­ lowed by Maple Valley 579.60, Springport 575.00, Farwell 562.54 and Morenci 546.80. Webberville edged past the Lions in round three to claim third place. Maple Valley scored a 180.7 in round one, 162.50 in round two-and 236.4 in round three. Whitmore Lake had the top score in round one in Division 4 Saturday, scoring 214.9 points. St. Louis was second after one round, with a score of 210.0, then took the title with scores of 191.46 in round two and 280.0 in round three. Whitmore Lake added a 181.32 in round two and a 268.2 in round three. Freeland bested Lansing PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspa­ per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights 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. 06861809 Catholic for the top spot among the six Division 3 teams competing at Webberville Saturday, outscoring the Cougars 726.56 to 717.00. Maple Valley is off now until its Division 4 District Tournament at Bath Saturday, Feb. 21. •Experience in building and/or district leadership posi­ tions •Must possess a current and valid Michigan teacher cer­ tificate PREFERRED: •A minimum of three years of administrative experience or substantial experience at the elementary school level in a variety of leadership roles •Strong organizational skills •Demonstrated effective management, supervisory, executive, and curricular skills; and the ability to relate well with staff, students, parents and community •Commitment to excellence in establishing an educa­ tional program of high quality •Knowledgeable about research-based instructional strategies and design; balanced assessment process­ es; and professional teaming communities Interested candidates should apply in writing their letter of interest and resume to Mindy Schriver, Human Resources for Maple Valley Schools no later than March 10, 2015 Questions regarding this employment opportunity should be directed to our Human Resources Department at 517-852-9699 ext. 10. It is the policy ofMaple Valley Schools that no person shall, on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, sex or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Maple Valley Schools 2014 Bond Projects Owner: Maple Valley Schools 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml 49096 Architect/Engineer: Kingscott Associates Inc. 229 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 335 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (269) 381-4880 (269) 381-9110 Fax Construction Manager: Miller-Davis Company 1029 Portage Street Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 (269) 345-3561 (269) 345-1372 Fax The Maple Valley Schools and Miller-Davis Company will receive sealed Bids for the Bid Categories described in the Project Manual for the above referenced Construction Management Project until 2:00 PM, local time, Thursday, March 5, 2015. Bids received after 2:00 PM will be returned unopened. Bids shall be mailed, or delivered in person, before the 2:00 PM deadline, to Mrs. Michelle Falcon, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville; Ml 49096. Bids can also be delivered in per­ son to the location of the Bid opening, at the Administration Building. They will be opened pub­ licly and read aloud immediately after the bid time. All Bids will be evaluated at a later date. Contractors must complete the Miller-Davis Company Qualification Statement prior to being awarded. The Miller-Davis Contractor Qualification Statement is available for download from the Miller-Davis web site (miller-davis.com) located under the bids tab; A Pre-Bid Meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM local time, at Maple Weod Elementary School; 170 Seminary Street, Vermontville, Ml 49096. All prospec­ tive Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Maple Valley Schools and Miller-Davis Company are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we fully and actively support equal opportunities for everyone. All qualified bidders are encour­ aged to submit a Proposal for this project regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. All Bids submitted shall remain valid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the Bid Date. The Owner and Miller-Davis Company reserve the right to waive any irregularities, reject any or all Bids, of accept any Bid, which, in their opinion, will serve their best interests. More information can be found at www.mys.k12.mi.us/bond-update/ 06858423 ofromtbwity oesram �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 14,2015 Lions make quick work of foes to win district title The Lions needed only to wrestle ten matches to win their first team district cham2007 pionship since Wednesday. and Maple Valley NorthPointe Christian went head-to-head at six different weight classes in the Division 4 Team District Final at Maple Valley High School, with the Lions win- ning all six of those matches as well as four forfeits in a 57-0 victory over the Mustangs. Austin Creller (215 pounds), Holden Creller (285), Kodee Crouch (130), Wyatt Baird (440) and Cole Decker (189) scored pins for the Lions in the district final. Jason Bassett at 152 pounds had the lone match to Maple Valley’s Kodee Crouch stares down NorthPointe Christian’s Max King during their 130pound match Thursday at the Division 4 Team District Tournament hosted by the Lions. Crouch pinned King in the second period for his 100th varsity victory. (Photo by Perry Hardin) REMINDER The last day to pay 2014 Vermontville Township taxes without penalty is Tuesday, Feb. 17. The township will be open 9 am - 5 pm to accept payments. Contact 517-726-0355 or ajkinyon@vermontvilletownship.org with any questions. Tax information can be found through verrqontvilletownship.org. The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team gathers with its hardware to celebrate its Division 4 Team District Championship after knocking off Galesburg-Augusta and NorthPointe Christian at the tournament the Lions host­ ed Thursday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) last six minutes for Maple Valley. He scored, a 7-0 deci­ sion against NorthPointe’s Jaryk Pitsch. Nathan Baird (119), Levi Roush (135), Franklin Ulrich (145) and Bryce Bignal (160) all won by forfeit in the final. The Lions wrestled fewer matches, but gave up more points in a 48-27 victory over Galesburg-Augusta to start the night in the district semifinals. The Lions won two matches on the mat with the Rams. Holden Creller opened the semifinal by pin­ ning Nate Beaty 20 seconds into their 285-pound match. Decker, at 189 pounds, got the Lions’ other win by pin­ ning Collin Durnell 30 sec­ Lion 189-pounder Cole Decker (front) turns NorthPointe Christian’s Peter Sarver to onds into their match. Nathan Baird (119), his back during the first minute of their match Thursday at the Division 4 Team District Crouch (130), Roush (135), Tournament hosted by Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Ulrich (145), Bignal (160) and Austin Creller (215) won by forfeit against the Rams. Coffee with the sheriff set Friday 2015 BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE Vermontville Township P. O. Box 215 Vermontville, Ml 49096 Eaton County SheriffTom Reich will host Coffee with the Sheriff event Friday, Feb. 20, from 7 to 9 a.m. at Coffee Jam, 6727 Centurion Drive, Suite 160 in Lansing. This event is said to have no agenda or speeches just a chance for citizens of Eaton County to ask questions, voice concerns and get to XPEDITION 2015 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Vermontville Township Board of Review for 2015 will be held at the Vermontville Opera House, 230 S. Main St. on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3rd 8:00am to 9am for an Organizational Meeting. Petitions/Appeals will be heard on: Monday, March 9th, 3:00pm to 9:00pm = Appeal Hearing. Tuesday, March 10th, 9:00am to 3:00pm = Appeal Hearing. For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. 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Schrader drove to the fourth quarter. Ricketts final­ basket twice, dishing off ly rattled one home with 37.4 passes to teammate Bekah seconds on the clock and then Mater for two points on back- sank the second to get her to-back possessions and wip- team’s lead back up to four ing out a four-point points at 33-29. Stockbridge lead in the mid­ Maple. Valley was just 7dle of the final quarter. of-24 at the free throw line in It was the start of an 8-0 the game, and finished 5-ofrun by the Lions and they 15 in the fourth quarter. went on to a 34-31 victory Stockbridge center Audrey over the visiting Panthers at Twining answered with a Maple Valley High School, bucket inside, then Schrader earning the program’s first knocked down the second of ever Greater Lansing two at the line leaving Maple Activities Conference win. Valley up 34-31 with 25.6 “I couldn’t be happier for seconds to play. these kids than I am right The two teams traded a now,” said Wilkes. “This has couple turnovers from there,been a tough year. It got until Jessica Taylor was able tougher as the year went on, to fire up a three-pointer for losing some kids and some the Panthers. Taylor and other things. We kind of had Twining bobbled the rebound the mantra of ‘we’re not around the buzzer sounded, going to make any excuses.’ but officials put a second The Lions’ Payton Schrader is hit by Stockbridge’s “It’s not always about win-back on the clock saying the Audrey Twining as she tries to get into the lane during ning all the ballgames. It’s Panthers had gotten a time-the second half Friday night at Maple Valley High about these girls becoming out before time expired. School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) one unit together. I think Taylor got open on the tonight we looked, like one inbound play for a long triple points from Twining, six the 6-3 Twining, being physi­ complete group. We put the try from the left wing, but that from Taylor and five from cal before she got passes in faith in our teammates that if attempt bounded high off the Kaylee Hall. the post rather than waiting something was going to hap- rim and safely down to the Wilkes said his girls decid­ for her to just catch the ball pen they had their back. I saw floor. ed to take ownership of a cou- and go up with it. The Lions, that numerous times tonight Schrader and Erica Burkett ple of parts of the game, real­ did a solidjob of finding bod­ and I couldn’t be happier for tied for the Lion team lead ly focusing on being better ies to box out as well during them because of that.” with seven points each. defenders and rebounders. He the victory. The two assists from Ricketts and Mater finished saw some improvement in Maple Valley did lead for a Schrader to Mater tied the with six points each. Megan each area Friday. good portion of the game. ball game at 27-27 with just Bonney added four points and The Lions were solid The Lions were up 17-13 at over four minutes to. play. A Terra Hall five for the Lions. defensively in the post against the half, and Stockbridge didput-back by Olivia'Ricketts Stockbridge got seven Maple Valley senior forward Terra Hall puts up a jump shot from the left side during the seconds half against Stockbridge Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) n’t get its first lead ofthe second halfuntil the final minute of the third quarter. The Lions are now 1-9 in the GLAC and 3-14 overall. They will be home against Lansing Christian Tuesday, then travel to take on Calhoun Christian Thursday. The Lions got to Lakewood Friday night to close out the GLAC season. A tough Bath team scored a 55-25 non-conference win over the Lions Monday. Tessa Hosford scored eight points in the opening quarter as her Bath team ran out to a 20-4 lead in the first eight minutes. She finished with eight points. Bath also got 12 points from Jessica Stoskopf and seven apiece from Isabelle Handzo and Morgan Mohr. Mater had seven points tolead the Lions. Ricketts chipped in six, all in the second half, and Burkett finished with five points. Panthers lead Maple Valley from start to finish Lion sophomore guard Jacob Brighton flips up a one­ handed shot as he soars over everyone in the lane Friday during his team’s loss to visiting Stockbridge at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions never saw Stockbridge knock down threes on tape. It only took 17 seconds for the Panthers to hit their first one at Maple Valley High School Friday night. Mason Gee Montgomery drilled a three-pointer from the top of the key to give his team a 3-0 lead over the Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team Friday, and the Panthers led the rest ofthe game on their way to a 56-44 Greater Lansing Activities Conference win. It was the third win of the league season for the Panthers, who knocked off the Lions twice and league­ leading Lakewood once. Maple Valley falls to 1-8 in the league with the loss. Stockbridge hit three threes in the first half. The Panthers pushed their lead to double figures for the first time with about three minutes left in the first half. They led 27-19 at the break and 40-28 heading into the fourth quarter. Zach Wolcott came off the bench to drill a three-pointer for the Lions at the start ofthe fourth quarter. Felix Collier- Pena hit one a minute later for one. The Lions slowly chipped the Lions. A couple minutes later Andrew Brighton drilled away at the Panther lead, getting it down to four points, then three points, and eventually to two at 46-44 with 2:27 to play on a three-pointer by Seth Gurd. That was as close as the Lions would get though. Stockbridge’s Drew Boyd hit two free throws to put his team back up by four. Brighton missed a couple of very tough shots at the offensive end. The Lion defense gave up a couple of offensive rebounds, and Stockbridge held on for the victory. “We haven’t been in the situation of being in a game right down to the very end, to know how to play that defense at the very end,” said Lion head coach Christopher Ewing. “That kind of hurt us a little bit at the very end. These guys fought hard. They • played hard all game.” He was especially pleased with the way Gurd and sophMaple Valley junior omore point guard Jacob guard Isiah Garn rises up Brighton stepped up. Gurd for a jumper during his finished with a team-high ten team’s victory over visiting points.. Payton Rourke and Calhoun Christian Andrpw Brighton had nine Monday. (Photo by Perry. points each. Jacob Brighton and Beau Johnson had four Hardin) points apiece. Stockbridge got 16 points from Gee Montgomery, 12 from Boyd, 11 from Charles Young and nine from Brandon Ostrander.' The Lions are now 3-12 overall this season. “We’re still going in the same direction. We’re not taking steps back,” Ewing said. “We’re still moving forward, still getting better each and every game. Our number one goal is to win a district championship again, so that is an attainable goal for us.” The Lions honored the 2014 Class C District Championship team between games Friday night, on Winter Homecoming Night at Maple Valley High Sehool. Maple Valley got its third win of the season Monday, topping Calhoun Christian 67-15 at Maple Valley High School. It was a good game for Grant Adrianson, who led his team with 11 points. The Lions also got nine points from Corey Turner. Ewing said his guys stepped up on the defensive end and played hard, limiting Calhoun Christian to just two field goals all evening. �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 14,2015 Creller and Crouch win GLAC championships by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The toughest part of Maple Valley 130-pounder Kodee Crouch’s Saturday was “the match.” The one match he wres­ tled. He won it. Teammate Austin Creller won his one match too. Both earned Greater Lansing Activities Conference championships with their victories at the inaugural league champi­ onship tournament hosted by Lakewood High School Saturday. Creller pinned Lakewood’s Luke Trbmp 5 minutes and 32 seconds into the 215-pound championship match and Crouch who best­ ed Leslie’s Levi Prater 6-5 in the 130-pound championship. Creller trailed Tromp 7-0 in the third period of their bout, and had been on his back in the second period. “In the second period I felt like when he was on top I could roll him. I just kept going,” Creller said. “He got on top in the third and I just rolled him with 30 seconds left. “I’ve actually wrestled (Tromp) three or four times and never beat him and final­ ly got him when it counted.” Crouch won his match late too, breaking a 5-5 tie with an escape and then fighting Maple Valley 215-pounder Austin Creller jumps up to celebrate his pin of Lakewood’s Luke Tromp in their championship Saturday at the Greater Lansing Activities Conference Tournament hosted by the Vikings. (Photo by Brett Bremer) off Prater through the final It was the first individual conference championship for moments of the third period. Crouch and Creller said both Crouch and Creller. they are both looking for­ Lakewood senior Jordon ward to Saturday’s Division Bennett returned to the mat 4 Individual District for the first time since early Tournament at Holton, January and Won his fourth where they’ll try and become individual conference cham­ regional qualifiers for the pionship at 160 pounds. Six first time by placing in the other Lake wood Vikings top four. , won their first individual conference titles Saturday. The Lakewood varsity wrestling program won its third consecutive conference championship and 14th title in the past 16 years by fin­ ishing the meet with 208 points. Bennett suffered an injured shoulder in early January, getting put down hard in his championship match with Hastings’ Jason Slaughter at the LH Lamb Tournament in Hastings. It was an injury that threatened to end his final high school season. He battled through an injured shoulder during his sophomore season too, but still managed to finish as a state ruriner-up. He’s not 100-percent, but he set some goals for himself when he began his high school career and wants to make sure he checks off as many as he can, Bennett returned to com­ petition for the first time since the LH Lamb on Saturday, and he scored his fourth individual conference championship by pinning his two opponents in the 160pound weight class at the first ever Greater Lansing Activities Conference Tournament. He is the first Viking wrestler to ever win four individual conference titles. “It wasnit about Lakewood not winning it, because there was no doubt in my mind,” said Bennett. “We had that many points. It’s a personal vendetta. I set goals as a freshman and I can’t let an arm be the reason I don’t get them.” Bennett, a three-time state qualifier and two-time state medalist, had to work a little bit harder than he wanted to win his championship round match, but managed to pin Leslie’s Zack Dunn 2 min­ utes and 9 seconds-into the- final. “It feels good. It feels real­ ly good,” Bennett said of returning to the mat. Leslie was the runner-up with 141 points, followed by Perry 112.5, Maple Valley 73, Olivet 50 and Stockbridge 41. Lakewood put wrestlers in ten of the 14 championship matches. John Jackson .at 119 pounds, Austin Kietzmari 140 pounds, Lane Allen 145 pounds, Cash Thompson 171 pounds, David McCarren 189 pounds and Gabe Bowen at 285 pounds each won their first conference championship. Franklin Ulrich at 145 pounds was the Lions’ lone runner-up. He pinned Leslie’s Rome Pilon in the semifinals and then fell 9-2 to .Lakewood’s Allen in the championship match. “It was pretty much as we had planned, but you’ve still got to in this sport make it happen,” said Lakewood head coach Bob Veitch. “Tromp is a prime example. Without making it happen, she don’t.” The top three at each weight class earned medals Saturday. Other GLAC champions on the day included Leslie’s Theron Singles (112 pounds), Zach Schyider (125), Kanen Storr (135), Olivet’s Mateo Palacios (152) and Perry’s Anthony Gallagher (103). Dinner & Discussion Join us to learn about the critical benefits of Advance Funeral Planning, followed by informal questions and answers. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 8, February 21, 2015 Nashville Main Street sundae bar is winning idea at workshop by Shari Carney Sto# Writer ' Creating emotional engagement, art, fun and beauty are some of the com­ ponents urban activist and author Peter Kageyama said are needed to create an upward spiral in communi­ ties. Some Nashville area attendees took his idea of fun and came up with a plan for the world's longest sundae bar, right up Main Street in Nashville. The idea garnered a $500 grant to get started. A cross-section of people from Barry County met Tuesday at the Barry Community Foundation to hear the ideas of Kageyama, an Ohio native who now makes his home in St. Petersburg, Fla. Kageyama is an international speaker and has appeared on TED talks. “Love Where You Live” was the topic of the day, which began with breakfast for 160. This was followed by an afternoon session with 88 participants. “Peter is a grass-roots strategist,” said BCF Director Bonnie Hildreth in her introduction, “who placed higher than Bill Gates Peter Kageyama looks over the ideas presented to enhance communities in the afternoon workshop for Love Your Community. Four prizes of $500 are awarded to the top vote-getters. Bean is like a giant fun­ citizens? To do this, you er example he jhared. in the Tampa Bay Times’ translated to Tun.’” Dog parks have proven to house mirror. Everyone finds need to think in a different [list of] most influential peo­ “Imagine what was going be a great place for people to themselves and takes their way.” ple.” on in the minds at that coun­ In Hastings Tuesday, he meet, and, he said, commu­ picture ... When kids are “Sometimes you’ve got to cil meeting when the sugges­ challenged attendees to think nities where people walk happy, parents are happy.” break the rules,” he contin­ tion of a giant, by the way, about their relationship to their dogs are perceived as Giant wading pools in ued. “I’m a lawyer. Every blue bear was introduced,” places. He said city councils safer, he said. Inviting walk­ Chicago and a garden hose law student learns there is said Kageyama. are often assigned tasks such ways, sculptures such as spritzing over a playground the letter of the law and the He challenged the atten­ as fixing potholes. While Cloud Gate, aka The Bean, in Pennsylvania were cited spirit of the law. You need dees to think in terms of necessary, Kageyama said in Chicago, and the transfor­ by Kageyama as examples of rule breakers. You know value added instead of the fixing potholes does not gen­ mation of Times Square to a creative, fun, community who you need to engage? costs incurred. erate emotional love for pedestrian-only zone were enhancements. Young people and artists ... “Always remember, value place. among examples Kageyama “Garden hose solutions they add spice.” is powerful,” he said. “People want communi­ cited as innovative and com­ are triumphs over adversity,” A 40-foot tall sculpture of Ignore nay-sayers, he ties to be functional, safe, pelling. he said. “Play is really a bear, looking into windows added. Be part of the solucomfortable, convivial and “Art you can touch is important... When have you at the Colorado Convention See WORKSHOP, page 2 interesting,” he said. great; especially for chil­ incorporated the goal of sur­ Center in Denver, was anoth­ “Interesting would be better dren,” said Kageyama. “The prising and delighting the Valley crowns its ‘15 winter royalty Mike Bremer places a sticky note on the “Wall of Love.” Bremer and more than 85 other participants wrote listed favorite things about where they live at the Love Your Community event Tuesday. In This Issue Maple Valley seniors Felix Pena-Collier and Myranda Pugh are crowned the 2015 Maple Valley High School Winter Homecoming King and Queen, Evan Adrianson and Taryn Medina are crowned during halftime of the varsity boys’ basketball team's prince and princess of Maple Valley School’s winter 56-44 loss to visiting Stockbridge Friday night. (Photo homecoming. by Brett Bremer) • Eaton County gets grant for scrap tire disposal • Maple Valley attends FFA leadership contest • Wrestling event coming to the valley March 6 • Five Lions still alive in state postseason tourney �Page 2 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, February 21,2015 WORKSHOP, continued from page 1 Some 160 people gather to hear Peter Kageyama speak bn how to engage com­ munity members to love where they live. At the conclusion of the Love Your Community event hosted by the Barry Community Foundation, Director Bonnie Hildreth, with arms outstretched, exclaims the winning idea of an ice cream sundae down Main Street in Nashville should be served across all of Barry County. tion, start changing the nar­ rative of news to good news and have a tolerance for risk taking. During the afternoon [for­ tion of the workshop, all attendees were asked to write down one thing they loved about their community, shar­ ing it with the group and placing the sticky note on a “Wall of Love.” Participants, seated in small groups, were then assigned the task of creating a T-shirt idea promoting their community. The after­ noon culminated with a con­ test where ideas were gener­ ated and voted upon in hopes ofreceiving grants for imple­ mentation. “What do you love about your community?” Kageyama asked the group. Ideas swirled, and at the end each of the winning entries received $500. Receiving the most votes was ice cream — a lot of ice cream. “Have you ever broken a world record?” asked presen- Eaton County gets grant for scrap tire disposal The DEQ Thursday announced $587,000 in grants to fund community scrap tire drop-offevents and other tire cleanups across the state. 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That was how Swantek, director of Putnam District Library in Nashville present­ ed the idea generated by her group — all of whom were from the Nashville area. The plan, she said, is to create the world’s longest sundae bar to be served down Main Street in Nashville. The sundae will be made of Moo-Ville ice cream. Hildreth, with arms out-stretched, declared the sundae should stretch across all of Barry County. Second place went to the idea of a snowball fight in July. This idea was presented by Tom DeVault representing his group. “One county, one community,” explained DeVault. Countywide, at noon on a given day, residents will hurl rolled up (new) socks and underwear at one another in a county wide “snowball fight.” The launched items will be donated to agencies that clothe those in need. The event will be filmed from the air at a variety of spots. A tie for third place meant an extra $500 was awarded. Megan Lavell, representing her group, told of plans to have . a “Downtown Barnyard,” in Hastings. This will be a multi-tiered event with the main purpose the creation of a community mural. An artist will be com­ missioned to outline a paintby-number-style work, said Lavell, to be painted “by everyone old enough to hold a paintbrush', and not eat the paint.” Mike Bremer’s group also had a mural focus. Their winning entry is to place giant stencils of a heart sym­ bol with the words “Barry County” across it. These images will be displayed throughout the county on the sides of bams, silos and other structures. Several benefactors came together to bring Kageyama’s Love Your Community event to Barry County, including Edward Jones-Mark Christensen and travel sponsor Doug A- and Margaret E. DeGamp Foundation. Call269-945-9554for llapit valley News ads Chef Richard Centala from Pierce Cedar Creek Institute prepared the food; underwritten by Pennock Health Services and Hastings City Bank. Three $500 grants were funded by Law Weathers. The tying grant amount of $500 was funded by Barry Community Foundation. Kageyama has authored two books on the topic of loving where you live; For the Love ofCities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places, and Love Where you Live: Creating Emotionally Engaging Places. Parent teacher organization will meet Thursday The Maple Valley Elementary Parent Teacher Organization will hold its first meeting Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Fuller Elementary. Free child care will be pro­ vided. Email Ashley Morawski, ashleymorawski@yahoo.com, or call 269­ 953-4919 for more informa­ tion. GGUnique Antiques Antiques, Collectibles and Oddities Swinq 9nio Sfudnq Sat. & Suu. Mar 7& 8 • 9-4pm Starting Apr. 2 we will start running a once a month Online Auction visit http://www.66uaauction.com/ for more detai ^20 N. 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Students are chosen for a variety of reasons, including their character, attendance, attitude toward learning and others, classroom participation, and being respectful and responsible. Area students named to KCC honors lists Kellogg Community College has released the dean’s list students, both part-timexand full-time, whohave earned high and highest honors for the fall 2014 semester. The high honors list includes students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.89, and highest honors denotes those who have a GPA of 3.9 or higher. Part time Highest honors Bellevue — Peter Atma, Austin Fraley, Michelle Harris, Jeff Perry, Steven Rutenber, Kaitawee Smith, Donna Street, Amber Zech. Charlotte — Macy Coon. Dowling — Kristen Mead. Nashville — Savannah Shilton. Vermontville — JeSsica Patrick. High honors - Bellevue — Laura Breed, Joseph Clement Sr., Marisa Desvoignes, Elizabeth Peters, Melissa Rogers, Robin Sellen. Charlotte Jennifer Bennett, MacKenzie Griffith, Magen Grosshans, Joshua Smith, Megan Swan. Dowling — Grace Garno. Nashville — Jacob Friddle, Tamara Hilton, Michael Sutton. Vermontville — Hillary Grant. Full time Highest honors Bellevue — Lauren Hockett, Megan Juday, Eric Nelson, Jessie Schneider. Nashville — Dallie Flower, Lisa Friddle, Justine King. Vermontville — Hao Pham,' Tram Pham. High honors Bellevue —J Audrey Beachnau, Conner Beam, Ashley Berkheiser, Katelynn Boden, Jennifer Bushong, Kaylee Graves, Randy O’Connell, " Madelyn Zaremba. Charlotte — Joseph Barr, Brittany Liepins, Dominique Sumerix. Dowling — Kylie Johnson, Jacob Perry, Carrie Zamora. Nashville — Michaela Grinage, Joshua Sanchez, Jarrod Thomason. Vermontville — Breanna Heinze, Garret Shaw, True Tran. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Feb. 23 BBQ chicken leg quarter, winter squash, cabbage, apple, whole wheat roll. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Salisbury steak with gravy, baked potato, green beans, orange, whole wheat roll. Thursday, Feb. 26 Turkey with cheddar cheese, soup of the day, car­ rot raisin salad, banana, bun. Friday, Feb. 27 Talipia, brown rice pilaf, peas, coleslaw, applesauce. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Feb. 23 Chicken pasta salad, pick­ led beets, cinnamon apple­ sauce, wheat crackers. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Hard boiled eggs, black­ bean salad, citrus sections, cookie. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad. Mandarin oranges, whole wheat roll. Thursday, Feb. 26 Cottage cheese, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, granola bar. Friday, Feb. 27 Tuna salad, coleslaw, Mandarin oranges, bun. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 23 BBQ chicken thigh, winter squash, cabbage, apple, whole wheat roll. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, Feb. 25 Tortilla/burrito filling, sauce, cheese, refried beans, southwestern com, orange. Thursday, Feb. 26 Chicken Teriyaki, brown rice, Brussels sprouts, cinna­ mon applesauce. Friday, Feb. 27 Tilapia, brown rice pilaf, carrots, peas, applesauce. Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 23 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Hand Crafts 12;452:30 p.m. Woodland: S k i p b o / Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, Feb. 24 Hastings: Play Wii 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; Zumba Gold 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 - Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Euchre 12:30­ 2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Delton: February Birthday Party; Reminiscence. .Thursday, Feb. 26 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Ken 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, Feb. 27 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m.; BYOG/Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Revue hosting Teter Pan’ auditions Monday, Wednesday Auditions for The Revue Children’s Theatre produc­ tion of Disney’s “Peter Pan Jr.” will be Monday, Feb. 23, for third to fifth graders, and Wednesday, Feb. 25, for sixth to eighth graders. Auditions will begin at 6:30 p.m. each night at the Main Street Theatre, 301 N. Main Street in Nashville, but those auditioning are encouraged to arrive, early to fill out forms. The cast will include between 50 and 70 students in third to eighth grades. Rehearsals will be Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and some Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Monday, March 2. Rehearsal times will be extended closer to perform­ ance weekend. Performances will be May 1,2, 3 and 8, 9 and 10. For more information, call Hollie Auten, 517-285^037, or email therevue 1 @yahoo.com. This information and more can be found on our group’s Facebook page, search for The Revue (Children’s Theatre). Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience February Special 25% OFF Vermontville Sugaring-off event is Thursday ^^Allproducts & styling tools The annual sugaring-off dinner will be Thursday, Feb. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Vermontville Congregational Church. Following tradition, the newly elected queen, Zandra Siple, and her court, Catie Eldridge, Jeannie Hale, Britney Flory and Meghan Bignail, will be presented to the community. Everyone is invited, said Liz Snodgrass. Visitors should bring a dish to pass, table service and small bowls for stirring heated syrup into maple sugar. Meat and bev­ erages will be provided. This event is sponsored by the Vermontville Historical Society. Local students on GVSU dean’s list Grand Valley State University has announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the fall 2014 semester concluding in December. The list includes students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Charlotte — Hannah Alger, Dylan Coolidge, Alexzander Cuttie, Kathryn Davis, Chelsea Lula, Jacob Randall, Whitney Royston, Haleigh Vanderstelt. Nashville — Zachery Guthrie-Thompson, Kaitlyn Petersen. Sunfield Jackson Desgranges. 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 pfe^efeck entrance | Little Miss Maple S^rup^X g Princess Pageant Girls 7-10 attending Maple Valley Schools or living in the Maple Valley School District When: Rehearsals start march 3rd on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:45 p.m. Where: Vermontville Opera House Why: Because it FUN Who: For more information or to register your child, call Elaine at 517-2133884 or Kelly at 269-275-7468 068634,7 ~ SPACE IS LIMITED ~ �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 21,2015 Bernard L. “Bernie” Hoffman NASHVILLE, MI Bernard L. "Bernie" Hoffman passed away peace­ fully with all of his loving family by his bedside on February 13, 2015 in Grand Rapids. He was bom and raised in VERMONTVILLE, MI - Lansing. She enjoyed sewing grandchildren and a host of Catherine Lynn (Heisler) and camping and was an avid friends, including special Nashville, where he went to friend, Elsie (Lloyd, school and graduated from Nichols of Vermontville, reader. Maple Valley High School in Surviving are her loving deceased) Wolever. formerly of Charlotte and She was- preceded in death 1959. Thereafter, he joined Olivet, age 62, died husband of more than 19 Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015 as years, Jerry D. Nichols; two by her father, Cecil Junior the United States Air Force serving as an airplane the result of an auto accident. daughters, Alexis Lanning of Heisler. Funeral services were held mechanic. During that time, Cathy was bom June 29, Vermontville and Ashley 1952 in Charlotte the daugh­ Johnson of Marshall; her Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 at the his plane was shot down over Funeral the Congo. He was honor­ ter of Cecil Junior and mother, Marjorie Heisler Burkhead-Green Marjorie (Fuller) Heisler arid (Ted) Marshal] of Charlotte; Home in Charlotte with ably discharged in 1965 after was a life resident of the four siblings, Susan Fitchett Pastor Daniel Smith officiat­ serving 5 1/2 years. Shortly after discharge he worked at area. She was a 1970 gradu­ of Charlotte, Douglas (Judy) ing. The family has suggested Fisher Body and finished his ate of Olivet High School Heisler of Springport, David Heisler of memorial contributions may working career at E.W. Bliss and was a former member of (JoEllen) the Walton Wonders 4-H Charlotte and Carol (Jeff) go to the Vermontville where he worked for many Swint of Midland; three Township Library. years. He also was on the Club. www.burkhead-greenfu- Nashville Ambulance Aaliyah, She was currently grandchildren, Service for 10 years. employed in the office at the Adam and Aysia; many neralhome.com. He married the love of his Ayers Basement Systems of nieces, nephews, additional life Constance A. Hoffman on October 15, 1966. They made their home together in the Nashville area where She was preceded in death they raised their three sons, HASTINGS, MI - Beverly around the farm, planting A. Allerding, age 81, of flowers and gardening; by her husband, Norman in 1997; sister, Barbara; broth­ Hastings, passed away Beverly spent her free time Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 at sewing, and doing embroi­ ers, Ted, David and Cecil. CHARLOTTE, MI- Max Funeral services will be Thornapple Manor in dery. After Norman passed held at The Kingdom Hall - Eugene Potter, age 82, of Hastings. Beverly was bom at home away in 1997 Beverly began Jehovah's Witness in Charlotte, died February 18, in Eaton County, on August working at Pennock Hospital Hastings at 2 p.m. on 2015. He was bom September 7, 1933, the daughter of the as a dietary clerk where she Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015. late Merrill S. and Beatrice served for over 10 years A time of fellowship and 12, 1932 in Brookfield Twp., L. (Rose) Strimback. before retiring. She also luncheon will be held imme­ the son of Carl and Edith Beverly was raised in the worked for Calton Township diately following the funeral Mae (Xanders) Potter. Max grew up working on Woodland area and attended and owned and operated service at the Hope farms, first with his dad, then local schools, graduating Bev's Accounting arid Township Hall. from Woodland High Income Tax. Interment will take place on his own. He worked 34 School. Beverly is survived by her privately at the Freeport years at General Motors in Lansing, retiring from the She was the widow of daughter, Nonna Sullivan; Cemetery. Norman Allerding. The cou­ son, Gordon Allerding; two In lieu offlowers, memori­ Delta Plant. During this time, he mar­ ple was married September sisters, Alice (Vincent) al contributions can be made 1, 1951 and made their Wemette, Donna Gardner; to the family of Beverly ried Joyce May Hutchison, home together in the brother, William Strimback; Allerding. started a family, raised beef, Freeport area where they granddaughter, Mary Bell Funeral arrangements have and was active in his church. raised their family. Ann Chippewa; great grand­ been entrusted to the Daniels He and his wife felt Beverly enjoyed taking children, Jesse McDiarmad, Funeral Home in Nashville. impressed by the Lord to care of her family and Harley Bennett, GivinSpirit For further details please establish a campground on worked diligently helping Chippewa; and great great visit our website at their farm where. Christian run the family farm. She grandchildren, Cyril, www.danielsfuneral people could come apart enjoyed working outside Kalijah, Nakia, and Eli. home.net Catherine Lynn (Heisler) Nichols Beverly 4. Allerding Dan (Michelle) Hoffman, Craig (Ruth) Hoffman, Brad ( Deanna) Hoffman. He also has eight grandchildren, and seven great great grandchil­ dren. He is also survived by one brother, Pete Hoffman; three sisters, Donna ( Mike) Mahon, Lura Hoffman, Bev (Carl) Davis and many nieces, nephews, brother-in­ law, many sisters-in-law and very special friends, Steve Phillips and Lyle Varney. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; great grandson, Matthew D. Hoffman. Funeral services for Bernard Hoffman were held Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 at Grace Community Church in Nashville, with full military honors being provided by the American Legion Post #45 in Hastings. A time of fellowship and luncheon was provided immediately following the funeral service at Grace Community Church in Nashville. Interment took place pri­ vately. In lieu offlowers, memori­ al contributions can be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or the charity of donor's choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.rieL Max Eugene Potte from the world for fellow­ ship, preaching, arid relax­ ation. Shady Green Pastures Bible Camp is now nearing its 50th anniversary and has hosted hundreds of mission­ aries and churches. Many will remember Max’s sense of humor and hard-working spirit. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Hutchison) Potter; children, Mark (Susan) Potter, Julie (Ron) Pofritt, Annette (Rick) Craft, Ruth (Scott) Haigh and Luke (Stacy) Potter; 20 grandchil­ dren; six great-grandchil­ dren; and brother, Ray (Joanne) Potter. He is predeceased by his other siblings. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at Needmore Independent Baptist Church with Pastor David Iseminger officiating. Visitation will be at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10-11 a.m. just prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Bearing Precious Seed www.bpsmik ford.org. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Family arid friends are encouraged to share remembrances and condo­ lences online in Max's Book ofMemories at www.prayfuneral.com. Serious injuries avoided after buggy and truck collide LIVE PRO WRESTLING! I.R.O.G. 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Richard Ewing Owner Tickets outlets: MOO-Viile Creamery - Nashville, Michigan Good Time Pizza - Nashville, Michigan The Reading Place - Charlotte, Michigan Duey’s Corner - Vermontville, Michiga Michigan Fundraiser for the Maple Valley Alumni Association The Senior class will be doing concessions. A horse and buggy travel­ ing on Vermontville Highway was struck by a pickup truck Thursday, Feb. 5, around 4:15 p.m. The pickup truck with an attached plow was passing the buggy while going up a hill. Another vehicle travel­ ing in the opposite direction surprised the pickup truck driver, causing him to GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE „ S Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper will be at the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School assemblies Friday, March 6, to help students increase their knowledge of cyber safety. 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Vermontville s 517-726-1500 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 21, 2015 — Page 5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Science Saturday, 9 a.m., old Hastings public library (Community Room) Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m., KCC Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. Exploration Days registration begins in the Extension office, 7 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Teen Leadership Training, 1 p.m., old Hastings Public Library Building Mar. 5 Mar. 7 Mar. 9 Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Mar. 10 Feb. 23 Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 . p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., old Hastings public library Livestock Developmental Committee Mar. 2 Mar. 4 Mar. 17 Mar. 19 Mar. 21 Mar. 23 Mar. 23 (Community Room) Rabbit Pre-fair Member Information Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchX Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valiev News ads uS Sl. 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HOURS: Open 7 Days 6am to 8pm Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! *• lit {tat.FrtEa nti- r escotr^td s« nifflinicti m ■ All That Glitters Discipleship 113 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9700 Mvp iMKHVettenw 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 In the Gospel of Luke we are told that Jesus appointed 72 disciples to go out in advance ofhis coming: 'After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead ofhim to every town and place where he was about to go.' (Luke 10:1) They were given specific instructions and by Luke's account the spirit was moving mightily in those early days. But, what does it mean to be a modern-day disciple ofChrist, one who would spread the word ofGod in advance ofHis second coming? Ihis is an important but neglected question. Most Christians would probably assent to being labeled followers ofChrist, but how many ofus are true disciples of Christ? And, what precisely does it mean it to be a disciple ofChrist in these times? The author Dan Solis addresses these questions in a recent book entitled Discipleship, worthwhile reading for anyone who takes seriously the biblical instruction to spread the gospel. Perhaps the catchiest gospel exhortation is the one apoayphally attributed to Saint Francis to his followers to go forth and preach the gospel, with words if necessary. Ultimately, all Christians are called to share the good news, with both word and deed, and so we all should reflect on how we can best do this, and be committed to actually doing it -Christopher Simon 517-852-9224 • 517-852-1691 CINDY HEINSEN, OWNER HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! Call (269) 945-9554 Askfor our Sales Dept. W fit GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 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. 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 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org 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. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH QUIMBY. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School 9:45a.m. M-79 West A.M. Service........................................ 11 W.orship 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service.......................................... 6 . PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI Wed. Service ............................. 7 p.m. 517-652-1580 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE Sunday Mass........................ 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 304 Phillips St., Nashville NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 VV. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................................ 9:45 Moming> Worship -.11 a.m. Evening Worship .................................. 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ........... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 . Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. .- Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. . Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: Church Phone: 517-852-2043 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship................................... 9:45 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. Church Sendee 11: 00 a.m. ..... Fellowship All Are Welcome! PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8693 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 . 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer 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 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 203 N. State, Nashville 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. 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 06856771 �Page 6 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 21,2015 Taxidermist discusses his trade with Maple Valley students Taxidermist Bobby .Hamilton gives a presentation to Maple Valley students in the natural resources, art and anatomy classes. by Shari Carney StaffWriter Anatomy, natural resources and art students at Maple Valley High School recently had the opportunity to learn from an area taxider­ mist about his trade. Bobby Hamilton, who took early retirement as an electrician at General Motors, now owns Hamilton’s Taxidermy and Wildlife Art Studio on Thomapple Lake in Nashville. He is an award­ winning taxidermist and a member of the Michigan Taxidermists Association. An avid hunter, he said dissatisfaction in work by other taxidermists led him to the field. Hamilton attended taxidermy school in Iowa in 1992 and began working part-time in the field prior to settling in Nashville in 2000. An alpine goat,-bearskin and skunk were on display in the high school auditorium, along with a variety of tools Hamilton uses in his work. Students were given an Bobby Hamilton, owner of Hamilton’s Taxidermy Wildlife Art Studio, holds a brush to groom this alpine goat. Due to its size, the goat took 40 hours to complete. The mannequin had to be tailor made to fit the hide. This goat will be on display at Murray’s Asphalt. This award-winning piece by taxidermist Bobby Hamilton is called “Nature’s Way.” It won Best Professional Lifesize Mammal, People’s Choice, Professional Lifesize and the Directors award for most artistic entry at the 2009 Michigan Taxidermist Association’s annual competition in Grand Rapids. overview of the alpine goat project from beginning to end. The goat took approxi­ mately 40 hours to complete, Hamilton said, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime experience for anybody. His favorite works are M 79 Groce life-size mammals, he said. A smaller piece was of a bear cub the size of a fox squirrel. The cub had died and Oswald’s Bear Ranch in the Upper Peninsula commis­ sioned Hamilton to preserve it. He made a mold of his own hands in which to cast a base to hold the cub. Fish, elk, deer, fox, a bear with a fawn, duck, wild boar, turkey, wild cat, wolf, water buffalo, otter and coyote are some of the creatures in Hamilton’s portfolio of work. He said the fawn was from a deer ranch; it’s neck had been broken. “I do not do pets,” answered Hamilton to a stuXPEDITION CLOSED SIMMYS Complimentary National Brand Coffee & Donuts... 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Who: Boys & Girls, Ages 4-18 What: team and Play Soccer! Where & When: February 23 @ Maple Valley High School Cafeteria 3-8 HELPING YOU SHOOT BETTER February 26 © Maple Valley High School Cafeteria 3-8 Stop by today to shoot dur line of crossbows or bows or get yours tuned. Xpedition Bear • • • • • • • Perfection Xentric Crux Venu Agenda Cruzer Finess “Practice starts March 23, Games start April 18 Home games and practices are held at Riverside Park In Nashville; Ml We can get almost any | crossbow. Arrow repair. 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(Missing from photo is Sydney Denton) Shala Kikendall (from left), Katelynn Spencer, Andrew Schliep, Jacob Mater, Jackie Mater, Liam Boldrey and Haylee Scott received a third place silver award in the greenhand conduct of meetings contest. bers^ include Meghan Bignall, Tia James, Laci Cournaya, Rachel Varney, Travis Rockwell and Sydney Denton. This year’s regional FFA contests at Hastings High School have been resched­ uled to Monday,- Feb. 23. Jadejyn and Josey Terpening will be advancing to regionals. “I am extremely proud of the FFA members who com­ peted at the district level,” said Advisor Aaron Saari. “They represented our chap­ ter very well. I am also extremely proud of the com­ munity support that we received from staff members and other community mem­ bers who judged and helped to run the contest this year.” LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS - BUS DRIVERS NEEDED No experience necessary. Will train. Will pay to get licensed. Please apply at: LakewoodPS.org or call 616-374-0759 Maple Valley FFA member Jadelyn Stewart receives a first place gold ranking in extemporaneous public speaking at the FFA District Leadership contest in Charlotte. She will advance to regionals which have been rescheduled to Monday, Feb. 23, in Hastings. IWP^ Representing the junior high, class for the Maple Valley FFA chapter is Josey Terpening, who placed first and received a gold rating in creed speaking. Josey advances to regionals, which will be in Hastings Monday, Feb. 23. by Dillon Terpening Maple Valley FFA Reporter Eighteen Maple Valley FFA members competed in the district leadership contest at Charlotte High School Feb. 5, and brought home gold and silver awards. Jadelyn Stewart received a first place gold rating in extemporaneous public speaking. Junior high student Josey Terpening also took a first place gold rating in creed speaking. Marcum Terpening took a fourth place gold rating in prepared public speaking. His speech was entitled,“How Can I be a Farmer?” In the job interview con­ test, Abbey Voigt received a second place gold rating. Abbey ajpplied for a position in agricultural marketing. Two teams competed in Maple Valley FFA member Abbey Voight places sec­ district contest. The green­ ond with a gold rating in the job interview competition at hand conduct of meetings districts in Charlotte. team took third place and received a silver rating. Team members include Haylee Scott, Liam Boldrey, Jackie Mater, Jacob Mater, Andrew Schliep and Shala Kikendall. The agricultural issues team received a fourth place silver rating with its presentation,“Young People in Agriculture.” Team mem- Nashville SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 Occt Ocvt Suentfdaq You’re In, You’re Out... You're H me 'P'uce&l Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 8 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, February 21,2015 Not much news in Nashville’s first newspaper back in 1870 was bom at the local job family affair. His nephew, printing office operated by Len W. Feighner, an early Leonard E. Stauffer, general­ employee of The Nashville ly considered to be News, became its longtime Nashville’s first merchant. editor-publisher when he According to early written bought the paper in 1888 “Our streets today present accounts, Stauffer settled from founder Omo Strong a lively appearance, being here about 1854. His combi­ and retained ownership until 1928. crowded with teams.” That is nation residence and general News-gathering apparentone of eight brief items that store at the northeast comer comprise the sum total of of what now is the North ly required very little of news copy printed in the first Main and Reed Street inter­ Stauffer’s effort to produce issue of Nashville’s first section, was the first frame Volume 1, Number 1, of the newspaper — the Business building constructed south of Nashville Business Register. The brief news items in their Register, which made its the river. Other settlers remained entirety are as follows: debut Feb. 10, 1870. “There will be a grand The Nashville News, a north ofthe river, in the pres­ continuously published fore­ ent-day Putnam Park area. oyster supper at the schoolrunner of the Maple Valley The location of Stauffer’s house in Nashville, for the News, didn’t appear on the job printing office is unclear, benefit of Rev. George local scene until more than as is the lifespan of his early three years later. (The first paper — though it likely met edition of The Nashville its demise before the birth of News was published Oct 3, The Nashville News in 1873. As far as Stauffer was 1873, by Omo Strong.) It is apparent that the concerned, the local news Nashville Business Register business turned out to be a This “Memories of the past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Feb. 19, 1985. Holler’s mill on the west side of the river is seen in this early photo showing Nashville’s first wood bridge across the Thornapple. In 1881, Holler built a new mill on the east side of the river. The Nashville Business Register may have been printed nearby in the combination home-general store of L.E. Stauffer, which was located on the east side of North Main Street near what is now the Reed Street intersection. Now gone, the residence is thought to have been the first frame dwelling built south of the river. Stauffer came to Nashville about 1854 with the earliest white settlers. Wood, on Friday evening, Feb. 25.” “Rev. R. Pengelly and Lady desire to return sincere thanks to their friends for the liberal donation last-evening at Mr. Purkey’s. It was a very pleasant, social gather­ ing and all hearts seemed to have been made light for Maple Valley Schools School District Position Posting 1^17 February 10,2015 Intemal/Extemal Positron: Maplewood Elementary Principal Grades 2-6 V Hours: Monday-Friday, two weeks prior to and two weeks after School year Duration: 2015-16 School Year Reports To: Superintendent of Schools Rate of Pay: Per Master Agreement Job Responsibilities • Provide leadership for the planning and management of the total instructional program ofthe school • Supervise and evaluate all personnel assigned to the school • Administer, manage, and supervise the operation of the school in compliance with the Board of Education policy and the directions of the Superintendent • Establish a culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior • Maintain positive relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, business partners, and other related agencies • Closely monitor teaching practices, and ensure both rigor and best practice are occurring in all classrooms • Design opportunities to empower students, staff, and parents to be integrally involved in all aspects ofthe school's culture and climate • Commit to high visibility and daily communication with all stakeholders using multiple forms of communication • Analyze and share student data and educational research as the foundational principles ofprofessional learning communities • Meet regularly with parents, students, and staff to assist in meeting the needs of the diverse group of learners • Embrace change and innovation Qualifications • Master’s degree in educational administration or related educational field • Must possess valid Michigan administrator certification • At. least five (5) years of successful teaching experience • Experience in building and/or district leadership positions • Must possess a current and valid Michigan teacher certificate • A minimum of three years of administrative experience or substantial experience at the elementary school level in a variety of leadership roles is preferred • Strong organizational skills • Demonstrated effective management, supervisory, executive, and curricular skills; and the ability to relate well with staff, students, parents and community • Commitment to excellence in establishing an educational program ofhigh quality • Knowledgeable about research-based instructional strategies and design; balanced assessment processes; and professional learning communities Interested candidates should apply in writing their letter of interest and resume to Mindy Schriver, Human Resources for Maple Valley Schools no later than March 10, 2015. ft is thepolicy ofMaple Valley Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under anyprogram or activity and in employment. A local farmer’s tragic death and destructive Vermontville fire were topics of the day, but they rated only one-liners in this first newspaper published in Nashville. The Nashville Business Register, which made its debut Feb. 10, 1870, predated The Nashville News by three years, and was heavy on advertising, light on news. Its publisher, Leonard E. Stauffer, was an uncle to Len W. Feighner, who later became longtime publisher of The Nashville News, forerunner of the Maple Valley News. having attended.” “We learn that the Nashville Sabbath School will be reorganized next Sabbath at 12 o’clock. Parents and children should bear this in mind.” “Orson Ware, a farmer residing about four miles southwest of town, was instantly killed yesterday by being crushed between two logs, while engaged in saw­ ing wood.” “The religious meetings now being held in the schoolhouse .are meeting with success, and there is considerable religious fervor throughout the village.” “The depot buildings at Vermontville were destroyed by fire on the night of the 7th.” “Married at the residence ofH.H. Wood Feb. 3 by Rev. Spoor, J.H. Lee and R.E. Coulter.” The only other item in the four-page tabloid that could be classed as local news was a timetable for passenger express on the Grand River Valley Railroad, a reason­ ably new service to Nashville. The first GRVRR train had arrived in town in 1869, the same year the vil­ lage was incorporated and had triggered an unprece­ dented building boom in Nashville. Between the months of April and October 1870 (just shortly after the Business Register made its debut) 75 structures were erected in the village. Display ads in the first issue of the Business Register reflected a growing commercialism in the fledg­ ling community. “Our good publisher has a heart big enough to serve, but his space is too limited to contain all the good things we have in store for our cus­ tomers,” noted the ad of Wheeler & Downing’s Pioneer Dry Goods Store, “so call and examine our stock and take away your, purchases with a light heart. We take all kinds of produce in exchange for goods, from a potato to a railroad time and have never been known so small as to refuse Greenbacks.” At the Nashville Mills then located west of the Thomapple River near the present-day south end of Bridge Street, Elder Philip Holler, an Advent Christian minister of local note, was paying cash for oats, com and wheat. “My mills are always ready for business and are prepared to accommodate the large increase of patron­ age,” advised Holler’s ad. “Flpur and feed constantly on hand at reduced prices for The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Dept, will be accepting bids for the following vehicle: 1987 GMC, Value Van 35 (Step-Van) ATTENTION VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS Mileage: 87,326 • Engine: 350 cu in (gas) Transmission: Automatic Tires: Good Running Condition: Good The vehicle will be sold in “as is” condition. The Village Council has an open Trustee seat and would like to appoint someone to fill the position until the November 2016 election. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope to Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed Street, P.O. Box 679, Nashville, Ml 49073, no later than March 2, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. There is a drop box. Please submit letter of intent by March 10, 2015: The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Fire Dept, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Village of Vermontville PO Box K 121 Eastside Drive Vermontville, Ml 49096 Vehicle may be inspected at the Nashville DPW Garage. 06863582 Contact Info: 269-838-2092 06863469 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 21,2015 — Page 9 Xi* Lu *k'u!Si F > > SBUU J* w "k "*w * ■ (jCt "Riadid Mikilrf Mjfai ■in ^alalaaj ■? *i«dlkfflrw :®s an inM^h pash.” Elihu Chipman, who later became builder and propri­ etor of Nashville’s 1876 opera house, advertised a new drug store in the first issue of the Business Register. He offered the largest assortment of drugs, medicines, paints, oils and groceries in town which he would sell at the “lowest liv­ ing price.” Chipman’s motto, accord­ ing to his ad, was “Live and Let Live.” His competitor was probably Halbert & Co., also a combination drug and grocery store. Chipman’s ad noted that he had recently employed a Practical Druggist, to enable compounding the most par­ ticular prescription with accuracy. The store was open Sundays, from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 4 to 5 p.m. Like most bartering mer­ chants of his day, Chipman noted in his ad that he was allowing highest market prices for all kinds of pro­ duce. Warson Brothers, having consolidated their Vermontville hardware with their Nashville store, announced in the Business Register of Feb. 10, 1870, that they now had one of the most complete stocks avail­ able in Barry County. “We wish it distinctly understood that our prices will at all times be as low as the lowest,” stated the Warson ad. “Our motto is fair deal and gentlemanly treat­ ment to all.” Photographic and ambrotype studios advertised in the Business Register included one run by Emmanual J. Feighner and a new enterprise opened by A. S. Mount, “opposite NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Winter safety tips for children Elder Philip Holler (1824-1906), proprietor of the local mill, was one of the advertisers in the Nashville Business Register. An Advent Christian minister who came to Nashville from Buchanan 1868, he founded the local AC church and once was credited with officiating at more weddings and funerals than any other minister in Barry County. The church here disbanded in the 1920s. In the first issue of the Register, Holler was “paying cash for oats, corn and wheat,” and had “flour and feed constantly on hand at reduced prices.” Webster’s Blacksmith Shop.” In the medical field, Dr. C.C. Linsley listed himself as a “botanic and eclectic physician, druggist and den­ tist” and in his ad said “con­ sultation at office free.” Another local dentist, C.H. Roce, advertised that he war­ ranted all his work. Main Street jeweler James tstt itemlata ilkki i a! 11 is ii!l H' AImB it in Wait ji ta^knii |HH JUiEx1^" jffKf! fcSK®'- ak 2015-2016 10» K ami m VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE V’J ttii ii rid f# ibKi i ’8^ ft#- /i^ /i^ > i■fijiinl^^ ■fijiinl^^ fctf fctf aini^ 12677498 s••»** »X X •»< <> $<* The regular council meetings of the Village of Nashville are the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Thursdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Nashville Council Chambers. The meeting dates are as follows: March 12, 2015 April 9, 2015 May 14, 2015 June 11, 2015 July 9, 2015 August 13, 2015 September 10, 2015 October 8, 2015 November 12, 2015 December TO, 2015 January 14, 2016 February 11, 2016 March 26, 2015 April 23, 2015 May 28, 2015 June 25, 2015 July 23, 2015 August 27, 2015 September 24, 2015 October 22, 2015 November 24, 2015 (Tuesday) No Meeting Christmas Eve January 28, 2016 February 25, 2016 The Village of Nashville will provide necessary and reasonable aids and services to the disabled and provide language translation and signage for hearing impaired upon seven days notice to the Nashville Village Clerk. 06863452 Fleming gave strict attention to repairing watches, clocks and jewelry; offered goods of the trade at Detroit retail prices and was “Thankful for past favors and still soliciting a share of your patronage,” according to his ad. In addition to the Pioneer Store, dry goods were avail­ able in Nashville at Lee, Wood & Co.; from George W. Francis; and at G.A. Truman’s where cash was offered for hides and the pro­ prietor was calling in all accounts of four months standing, according to Business Register notations. Mrs. H.V. Olney was pre­ pared to do work both in millinery and dressmaking, her ad said, and she also was agent for Howe sewing machines, “on which liberal time will be given.” Her competitor was W.S. Barnette, a general agent for Wilson Lock Stitch, a machine advertised for $40. Groceries and provisions were offered by A.P. Nichols & Son, where “sap buckets and pails in large or small quantities [are] furnished at the lowest price.” Perhaps the most unusual ad in the Nashville Business Register of Feb. 10, 1870, is that of C. Clever who announced he had just opened a new grocery store one door north of the hotel, and therein he offered the largest assortment of family groceries ever brought in this market, in conjunction with provision and confectionery. “In connection with the grocery, a first class dining hall is kept where meals can be had at all hours,” noted Clever’s ad. “Board by the day or week.” Snow angels, sledding, snow forts - children and winter weather. Friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics share the following tips on how to keep chil­ dren safe and warm this win­ ter • Dress infants and chil­ dren in several thin layers to keep them dry and warm. Don’t forget boots, gloves or mittens, and a hat • The rule of thumb for older babies and young chil­ dren is to dress them in one more layer of clothing than an adult would wear in the same conditions. • Blankets, quilts, pillows, bumpers, sheepskins and other loose bedding should be kept out of an infant’s environment sleeping because they are associated with suffocation deaths and may contribute to sudden infant death syndrome. Sleep clothing like one-piece sleepers or wearable blankets is preferred.' • If a blanket must be used to keep a sleeping infant warm, it should be thin and tucked under the crib mat-, tress, reaching only as far as the baby’s chest, so the infant’s face is less likely to become covered covered by by bedding bedding become materials. Hypothermia • Hypothermia develops when a child’s temperature falls below normal due to exposure to colder tempera­ tures. It often happens when a youngster is playing out- doors in extremely cold weather without wearing proper clothing or when clothes get wet. It can occur more quickly in children than in adults. • As hypothermia sets in, the child may shiver and become lethargic and clum­ sy. Speech may become slurred and body temperature will decline in more severe cases. ' • Ifyou suspect the child is hypothermic, call 911 at once. Until help arrives, take the child indoors, remove any wet clothing, and wrap him in blankets or warm clothes. Frostbite • Frostbite happens when the skin and outer tissues become frozen. This condi­ tion tends to happen on extremities like the fingers, toes, ears and nose. They may become pale, gray and blistered. At the same time, the child may complain that his or her skin bums or has become numb. • If frostbite occurs, bring the child indoors and place the frostbitten parts of her body in warm, not hot, water (approximately 104 degrees). Warm washcloths may be applied to frostbitten nose, ears and lips. • Do not rub the frozen areas. • After a few minutes, dry and cover the child with clothing or blankets. Give him or her something warm to drink. • If the numbness contin­ ues for more than a few min­ utes, call a doctor. Fire protection Winter is a time when household fires are more likely to occur. It is a good time to remember to: • Buy and install smoke alarms on every floor ofyour home. • Test smoke alarms monthly. • Practice fire drills with your children. • Install a carbon monox­ ide detector outside bed­ rooms. • Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that could bum, and turn them off when leavingg the room or sleeping. Winter activities Set reasonable time limits on outdoor play to prevent hypothermia and frostbite. Have children come inside periodically to warm up. • Ice skate only on approved surfaces. Check for signs posted by recreation departments. • Keep sledders away from motor vehicles. •Children should be supervised while sledding. Keep young children sepa­ rated from older children. • The AAP recommends that children under age 16 not operate snowmobiles and that children under age 6 never ride on snowmobiles. • Do not use a snowmobile to pull a sled or skiers. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Maple Valley Schools 2014 Bond Projects Owner: Maple Valley Schools 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml 49096 Architect/Engineer: Kingscott Associates Inc. 229 E. Michigan Avenue, Suite 335 Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 (269) 381-4880 (269) 381-9110 Fax Construction Manager: Miller-Davis Company 1029 Portage Street Kalamazoo, Ml 49001 (269) 345-3561 (269) 345-1372 Fax The Maple Valley Schools and Miller-Davis Company will receive sealed Bids for the Bid Categories described in the Project Manual for the above referenced Construction Management Project until 2:00 PM, local time, Thursday, March 5, 2015. Bids received after 2:00 PM will be returned unopened. Bids shall be mailed, or delivered in person, before the 2:00 PM deadline, to Mrs. Michelle Falcon, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. Bids can also be delivered in per­ son to the location ofthe Bid opening, at the Administration Building. They will be opened pub­ licly and read aloud immediately after the bid time. All Bids will be evaluated at a later date. Contractors must complete the Miller-Davis Company Qualification Statement prior to being awarded. The Miller-Davis Contractor Qualification Statement is available for download from the Miller-Davis web site (miller-davis.com) located under the bids tab. A Pre-Bid Meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 2:00 PM local time, at Maple Wood Elementary School; 170 Seminary Street, Vermontville, Ml 49096. All prospec­ tive Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Maple Valley Schools and Miller-Davis Company are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we fully and actively support equal opportunities for everyone. All qualified bidders are encour­ aged to submit a Proposal for this project regardless of race, qolor, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. All Bids submitted shall remain valid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the Bid Date. The Owner and Miller-Davis Company reserve the right to waive any irregularities, reject any or all Bids, or accept any Bid, which, in their opinion, will serve their best interests. More information can be found at www.mvs.k12.mi.us/bond-update/ ossssii i �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 21,2015 foreclosure notice Maple Valley Punt, Pass and Kick contest launches a national competitor The charmed reputation of the annual Punt, Pass and Kick competition held in Maple Valley each fall became even more magical this year. For the fifth time, the event’s winner advanced to state final competition at Ford Field in Detroit. This year, 11-year-old Isaac Toole took it a step further by win­ ning the state round and competing in the national finals held Jan. 10 at the practice facility ofthe Seattle Seahawks. Toole, a sixth grader at East Rockford Middle School, became Michigan’s representative with a com­ posite score of 298-feet-8inches, a new state record for his age group. “There were over 175,000 kids across the country who participated in the PPK pro­ gram this year and only 40 team championship winners (four from each age and gen­ der) qualified and advanced to compete in the national finals,” said Jassen Dowling, Business Services GARAGE DOOR & opener repair special. $30 off broken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334-3574. Help Wanted NOW HIRING!! THE Walldorff is looking for experienced day & night line cooks. Competitive starting wage based on experience. Please apply in person State & Jefferson, downtown Hastings. From the Pulpit Leaders need our prayers by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church This past week, I had the privilege ofgiving the invoca­ tion at the Michigan Senate. The only instructions given to me were that, in my prayer, I would not use the occasion to attack other religions or people. I cannot begin to tell you how many times we haVe, in church, prayed for our country and government or how many public prayers that I have offered in my lifetime but, as I pondered what I would pray, the thought came to me that this prayer would somehow be’different. My mind was full of things that I would like to pray, such, as “Lower my taxes;” “Quit wasting so much money,” “Do things for the people instead of doing for political gain.” Those were things that were my thoughts in just the first 30 seconds. But what would God have me pray? I began a scripture search about government and God gave me I Peter 2:13: “Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, (14) or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.” This word “submit” is one that means to arrange under and arrange in order. Do I always have to like what they do? No, but I am to line up under that God given authori­ ty. Daniel 2:21 says He also puts godly men into positions of governing. What would I pray as I stood in the Michigan Senate chambers? I would pray that our senators would trust in the Lord with all their heart and lean not on their understanding; in all their ways acknowledge him, and he will 'direct their paths and also to not be wise in your own eyes; but to fear the Lord and shun evil. Listen to God as you move about in this world (Isaiah 30:21). As you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” And... lower my taxes (I just thought that part). What are you praying for in regards to your government officials? We should, and need to pray for them. Isaac Toole, a sixth grader from East Rockford, competes in the annual Maple Valley Punt, Pass and Kick contest last fall. He has since gone on to set a new state record and to place fourth in the nation. representing Maple Valley. “This is the fifth Maple Valley Punt Pass and Kick contestant to go on to Ford Field to compete but the first to compete nationally.” The Maple Valley compe­ tition will be held again in September. For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/busi- ness. No delivery fees. 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Tickets Eagle’ tag team champions are available in Nashville at Vermontville Village Council "The Heat," along with MOO-Ville Creamery and 06863579 Officer Rod Street and Good Time Pizza; in Vermontville at Duey's Corner; and in Charlotte.at The Reading Place. The senior class will be doing concessions. For Vermontville Township more information go online P. O. Box 215 to Vermontville, MI 49096 www. facebook. com/Thel ROG or http://maplevalleya2015 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE lumniassociation.weebly.co m. ATTENTION SNOWMOBILERS 2015 BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE The Vermontville Township Board of Review for 2015 will be held at the Vermontville Opera House, 230 S. Main St. on the following dates: Tuesday, March 3rd 8:00am to 9am for an Organizational Meeting. Petitions/Appeals will be heard on: ' x Monday, March 9th, 3:00pm to 9:00pm = Appeal Hearing. Tuesday, March 10th, 9:00am to 3:00pm = Appeal Hearing. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: The Board of Review will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2015 assessments. By board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received prior to March 10th. The tentative ratios and multipliers for each class of real property and personal property for 2015 are as follows: -R--A---T--I-O-M--U--L --T--I-P--L--IER Agricultural......... 50.00 % 1.00 Commercial......... 50.00 % 1.00 Residential.......... 50.00 % 1.00 Industrial............. 50.00 % 1.00 Personal Property 50.00 % 1.00 Americans With Disabilities (ADA) Notice: The Township will provide necessary AmericansWithDisabilities(ADA)Notice:TheTownshipwillprovidenecessaryreasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon three (3) days notice. Contact Jack Owens, 7540 Vermontville hwy. Vermontville Ml Telephone Na. 517.726.1241. All real estate'advertising in this newspa­ per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights 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 an^ 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. 06862508 06858423 offowtomitt 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 ANTHONY MOORE, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Advantage Lending Corp.,, Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of October, 2009 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of October, 2009 in # Liber Instrument 200910130010098 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due,' at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty-one Thousand Ninety-nine and 29/100 ($81099.29), 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 mort­ gage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of March,'2015 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 necessary to pay the amount due,' as aforesaid on 'said mortgage1, With interest thereon at 5.750 per annum arid 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: Ail that certain piece or parcel of land, including any and all structures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ uated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOT NUMBER 48 OF THE LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 100, AND LOT 49 OF THE LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS NUMBER 2, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 87. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 2/21/2015 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 BOA FHA MOOREANT (02­ 0683590 21)(03-1- 4*)}} 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Jeffrey Price and Debra A. Price, Husband and Wife to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated February 7, 2008 and recorded February 15, 2008 in Instrument # 200802150001435 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereofthe sum of Sixty-Nine Thousand Five Hundred FiftyOne Dollars and Fifteen Cents ($69,551.15) including interest 8.983% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on March 19, 2015 Said premises are situated in Township of Thornapple, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Part of the One-Quarter of Southeast Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Described as: Commencing 660 Feet South of the Northeast Corner of Said Southeast One-Quarter, Thence South 300 Feet, Thence West 1455 Feet. Thence North 300 Feet, Thence East 1455 Feet to the place of beginning. Together with a non-exclusive easement in common with other for purposes of ingress and egress thereto over and across' premises described as:, That part of the Southeast One-Quarter, Section 26, Town 4 North, Range., 10 West, Thornapple Township, County, Barry Michigan, described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of said Southeast One-Quarter, which is North 00 degrees 00 minutes East 800.0 feet from the Southeast corner of said section; thence North 89 degrees 54 min­ utes 20 seconds West 375.0 feet parallel with the thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds West 375-0 feet parallel with South line of said Southeast OneQuarter; thence South 00 degrees 00 minutes West 206.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds West 1295.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 seconds East 66.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 seconds 20 seconds East 284.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 seconds East 1012.20 feet; thence North 89 degrees 50 minutes 24 sec­ ond East 66.0 feet along the South line ofthe North 960 feet of said Southeast One-Quarter; thence South 00 degrees 00 min­ utes West 1012.50 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds East 845.0 feet; thence North 00 degrees 00 seconds East 200.0 feet; thence South 89 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds East 475.0 feet; thence South 00 degrees 00 seconds West 60.0 feet along the East line of said Southeast One-Quarter to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 3333 Loop Rd, Middleville Ml 49333 The redemption period shall be 12 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600,3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expira­ tion of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is later; 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. 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B1* WfjWW®tSkf» wfetf ’^^W* * i#* jh Jjt 1a* *!M&»»» fi “fi’ furc J f fe! “S’fefe Sffe ’?fe". <« Lions put up fight against GLAC leaders by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood Vikings’ first Greater Lansing Activities Conference was the start of a stretch in which the Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team lost five of six ballgames to see its record fall from 7-3 to 8-8 overall.. Lakewood head coach Wayne Piercefield could feel his team feeling the pressure as it chases the inaugural GLAC C championships. Instead of more basketball practice he prescribed some bowling. And some pizza. That’s what the Vikings did Wednesday evening. It didn’t solve all the Vikings’ issues, but that night off combined with a 57-45 victory over visiting Maple Valley Friday night has the Vikings feeling a bit better as they head into the final week of the regular season. Lakewood is back over .500 at 9-8 overall, and more importantly now 8-2 in the GLAC, tied with Leslie atop the league standings with two games to play. The Vikings will be home for both of those, against Olivet Tuesday and Stockbridge Friday. “(We) went bowling, went and had pizza.with each other and just kind of reset some things,” Piercefield said. “Tonight you could tell they were playing tight. They were playing with pressure on themselves. Hopefully this can free the monkey off our backs and we can have, a good week next week, because next week is huge.” Maple Valley, which is now 1-9 in the GLAC, kept within striking distance of the Vikings much of the night despite playing without leading scorer Andrew Brighton or his younger brother, soph­ omore point guard Jacob Brighton. “Those guys, they played as a team,” Lion head coach Christopher Ewing said. “That’s one thing we’ve been working on for the whole year, especially this last week with having two players out. Working together for the common goal. They came together and they played hard and gave it everything they’ve got.” Lakewood led 18-13 after one quarter, and managed to up its advantage to 31-22 by the half. Senior forward Colin O’Mara was carrying much of the offensive load. He had 16 of his game-high 27 points in the first half. “We needed him to. We were stagnant. We were offense,” struggling on Piercefield said. Lakewood would finish with three guys in double figures. KJ Cummings had 13 points and Joe Parks 12. No one else had more than three points for the Vikings. A couple putbacks helped Parks up his total. He added 12 rebounds to go with his 12 points. O’Mara had seven rebounds, and was 10-of-12 Maple Valley guard Isiah Garn pushes forward with the basketball at Lakewood High School Friday night. Brett Bremer) (Photo by at the free throw line for the night. He went 6-of-8 at the line in the final minute to help the Vikings seal the victory. Maple Valley was a little more balanced, getting 14 points from senior forward Beau Johnson, nine from jun-ior center Payton Rourke, and seven each from Seth Gurd and Grant Adrianson. -Ewing was especially pleased with his team’s rebounding overall and with Rourke’s play around the basket on the offensive end. He was aggressive and physical, and took some recent practice strategy and put it to good use. Ewing said he had his guys assessing their strengths this week and also looking where they can take advantage of opportunities. Rourke knew he’d been open for shots from around the free throw line a lot this season, and put a bunch of time into practicing his shot from the area. He drilled a couple jumpers from the free throw line Friday. Piercefield wasn’t too happy with his defense, allowing Lions to cut into the open spot in the high post uncovered. He said he let all his bigs get into the game in an attempt to find someone who would cover the spot correctly. While the Lions hung around, the final outcome was never seriously in doubt for the Vikings. Lakewood led by as many as 15 points in the third quarter. Maple Valley did get that down to seven points early in the fourth quarter, but point guard Kyle Willette settled things down a bit on the offensive end for the Vikings and they knocked down enough free throws to preserve the lead. “I’ll take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day,” Piercefield said. The Lansing Christian Pilgrims built a 41-20 lead over the visiting Lions through three quarters Tuesday and went on to a 5832 victory. Matt Havey led Lansing Christian with 22 points, and Maple Valley’s Grant Adrianson tries to get a lay-up teammate Preston Granger up as Lakewood’s Colin O’Mara swats at the ball from chipped in 11 points. behind during the first half Friday night at Lakewood The Lions got 11 points High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) from Adrianson and five from The Lions host Bellevue regular season at Olivet Cory Turner. Tuesday, then close out the Friday. Lions have a week to prep for district tournament by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There are plans for an off day next week. Lakewood will come for some scrimmage type action on Thursday. The regular season ended for the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team in a 52­ 32 loss at Lakewood High School Friday. Postseason play for the Lions doesn’t start until a March 4 meeting with either Springport or Potterville in the Class C District Semifinal at Potterville High School. “We’ll stick to our regular routine/’ said Lion head coach Landon Wilkes. “We’ll come in, work hard, make adjustments and try to make a final push come district time.” “The good thing about Michigan is everybody gets to play in the state tournament. Not all states do that.” The Lions saw their regular season come to an end with a 3-16 overall record and a 1-11 mark in the first season of Greater Lansing Activities Conference play Friday. Lakewood assistant coach Cindy Kelley sat on the bench with her right arm around the shoulders of senior Millie Potter and her left around the shoulders of senior Marie Hendrickson. Fellow seniors Kennedy Hilley was just to the left of Hendrickson on the Viking bench. The Lions’ Megan Bonney takes a loose ball from Lakewood’s Kennedy Geiger during Friday night’s GLAC contest at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) All three girls had tears in their eyes. It had nothing to do with the score. Lakewood led from start to finish on Senior Night at Lakewood High School. Potter had those tears ready to come out of her eyes for much of the evening. Kate Sophomore Richmond led the Vikings with 13 points and sophomore Maple Valley guard Emily Morris fights off .Lakewood guard Gabie Shellenbarger (left) as she works- the ball Gracie Shellenbarger added up against the press Friday at Lakewood High School. 11. They each knocked down (Photo by Brett Bremer) three-pointers. three Lakewood head coach Sophomore guard Aaron Lions 19-6 after one quarter and upped their lead to 38-9 Denny Frost said his girls Kietzman added nine points. by the end of the first half. were motivated by the first Hendrickson led the three Wilkes didn’t even want to meeting with the Lions, feelLakewood seniors, with four know how many turnovers his ing like they didn’t play very points. Hilley and Potter had team had. He knew his girls well in that first GLAC meettwo each. had turned the ball over more ing. ‘ " The Vikings’ pressure times in the first half than “They shot the ball a lot defense created a lot of the they had in either oftheir pre- better,” Wilkes said. offense throughout the night. “Lakewood did a nice job of vious two full ballgames. Lakewood led the visiting shooting the basketball. We just got off to a very slow, sluggish start. It didn’t look like we were ready to play. We struggled in our zone. We struggled in our man. We just didn’t communicate real well with each other. I think a lot of it came down to that.” The Vikings close out the regular season at Olivet Tuesday. They have now won two in a row after a fourgame losing streak and are 10-9 overall and 6-5 in the GLAC. Maple Valley got 13 points from Olivia Ricketts in the loss. Payton Schrader added seven points. Erica Burkett and Terra Hall had four points apiece. “I thought in the second half a little bit we made some nice runs,” Wilkes said. “I think the first time we played them, when we had some more success with them, we were more physical. I didn’t think in the first half we were very physical with them at all. The second half I thought we were a lot more physical and that’s kind of who we are.” The Lions outscored the Vikings 23-14 in the second half, but the Viking lead was as many as 32 points midway through the third quarter. Wilkes said his team is looking forward to possibly getting point guard Emma McGlocklin back from a broken hand before the start of the district tournament. �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 21,2015 Five Lions still alive in state postseason tourney The Lions’ first trip to Holton went better than the second. The Lions were in Holton Wednesday for their Division 4 Team Regional Tournament. They were also in Holton Saturday for their Division 4 Individual District Tournament where five Lions earned a spot in this Saturday’s Division 4 Individual Regional Tournament at Cassopolis High School. Kent City ended the Lions’ team team season Wednesday, scoring a 51-21 win over the Maple Valley varsity wrestling team in its first regional semifinal match since 2007. Franklin Ulrich, Cole Decker, Austin Creller, Holden Creller and Kodee Crouch are all headed to individual regionals for the first time today (Feb. 21) after finishing in the top four at their district tournament last Saturday. “They all are wrestling very well now,” said Lion coach Tony Wawiemia. “Kodee is out of his slump that he was in, and Cole is back from his knee injury. Our heavies are beating on each other in practice, as two brothers can do, and with Cole being back he will help with Franklin wrestling harder.” Ulrich at 145 pounds, Decker at 189 and Austin Creller at 215 each placed third in their weight classes, while Holden Creller at 285 and Crouch at 130 were both fourth. Decker and Austin Creller each pinned their opponents in the consolation final. Austin stuck Montague’s Jacob Mosher in 1:36. Decker put Calvin Christian’s Caleb Knight on his shoulders in 2:30 in their match for third place. Ulrich also had a big win in his match for third place, scoring a 10-0 major deci­ sion against Ravenna’s Matthew Hutson. While all three of those Lions also had convincing wins in the consolation semi­ finals, it Holden Creller and Crouch were challenged more as they tried to secure their spot in the regional round of the state tourna­ ment. Holden Creller edged Montabella’s Hunter Myers 6-5 in their blood round match (consolation semifi­ nals), then was pinned by Muskegon Catholic Central’s Brock Johnson in the match for third. Crouch scored a 5-3 win over Climax-Scotts’ Tristen Smith in their 130-pound consolation semifinal before falling 1-0 to Smith’s team­ mate Payton Hunt in the match for third. The Lions’ Levi Roush at 135 pounds and Nathan Baird at 119 both had two wins on the day, but were bumped from the tournament in the blood round. Roush had one of four wins for the Lions in their team regional semifinal Wednesday against Kent City. He knocked off Kent City’s Wyatt Ellicott 4-2 in their 135-pound match; The Lions fell by 30 points, with voids in the line­ up at 103-, 112-, 125-, 171and 189-pound matches. The Lions got pins from Bassett in the 152-pound match and Austin Creller in the 215-pound match, and Ulrich won by forfeit at 145 pounds against Kent City. Kent City added four pins and a 1-0 decision by Denny Carr over Crouch in the 130pound bout. The Climax-Scotts/Martin team topped Hesperia 40-39 in the other regional semifi­ nal Wednesday, then knocked off Kent City 37-36 in the regional championship match; Safe disposal of medicines a reality in Nashville Nashville police-officer Erich Fritz and Liz Lenz, coordinator of the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, stand next to the medicine disposal unit recently installed in the Nashville village office. by Shari Carney StaffWriter N visit to the village office in Nashville will reveal a new addition — a black steel box for safe disposal ofmed­ ications. Liz Lenz, the coordinator of the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force, visited the* office recently to speak to the Maple Valley News about the proper use of the unit, and Police Officer Erich Fritz described its security fea­ tures. This unit is for expired and unused medications, including over-the-counter medicine, samples, pet med­ ications, ointments, lotions, drops,' unopened EpiPens and' liquid medications. Medicines should be in orig­ inal containers with the outer label removed or name and address covered with a black marker. The unit is not intended for needles, lancets, syringes, thermometers, IV bags, bloody or infectious waste, hydrogen peroxide, business waste, empty containers or personal care products. The unit is clearly marked with these listings. Properly disposed items will be incinerated at approved Michigan State Police facilities, said Lenz. “Do not flush medicines, as they could get back into the groundwater and septic systems,” said Lenz. “Do not put them in the trash as they will end up in the landfills;”' Two Saturdays, May 9 and Sept. 26, are set up for household waste collection at the Barry County fair­ grounds from 9 am. to 1 p.m. In addition to medica­ tions, this collection will take batteries, lead-based paint, used motor oil, solvents and more. For more information on the household hazardous waste collections, call the Barry Eaton District Health Department, 269-945-9516, or check online at www.bariycountysatf.com. The fairgrounds is located on 1350 N. M-37 Highway, northwest of Hastings. This medicine disposal unit located inside the- Nashville village office is made of steel and is locked and bolted down for security. Medicines should never be placed in a landfill or flushed down the drain. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-02-28.pdf 63cd0ee020ccc673c2c410b59e74831a PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 8, February 28, 2015 Police Chief Jerry Schray is released from duty Public hearing, scheduled for March by Shari Carney Zandra Siple, queen of the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, makes maple syrup into maple leaf shapes at the annual Sugaring Off party in Vermontville. Annual Sugaring Off party in Vermontville draws a crowd by Shari Carney StaffWriter Maple syrup was flowing this past Thursday when nearly 80 people attended the annual Sugaring Off party in Vermontville. This event, sponsored by the historical society, begins with a pot­ luck and ends with stirring heated maple syrup into candy. The Sugaring Off party is held at the First Congregational Church. This is also the night when the newly elected queen of the annual syrup festival and court are introduced to the community. Queen Zandra Siple and court members Meghan Bignail, Catie Eldridge, Britney Flory and Jeannie Hale were all in attendance. After their intro­ duction, by Elizabeth Snodgrass from the historical society, the girls were pre­ sented with maple leaf shaped pins provided by Jim and JoAnn Zemke. Marlene Martin presented the pins and the girls pinned them to their sashes. During dinner and intro-, ductions, Larry and Karen Haigh supervised pots of boiling maple syrup, in the kitchen. Once the syrup reached about 240 degrees the queen and her court took the heated sryup by pitchers to awaiting guests. Armed Staff Writer Nashville Police Chief Jerry Schray was officially released from duty at the regular meeting of the Nashville Village Council on Thursday, Feb. 26. Schray has been on a leave of absence since midDecember. In a unanimous decision, with Johnny Hartwell absent, council members agreed to the termination of Schray. “He was released, with no cause, from employment — officially terminated,” said President Frank Dunham in a follow-up telephone con­ versation with the Maple Valley News on Friday. “We’ve already posted for a sergeant’s position ... the council feels we need a chief, so now we will post for a chief position.” Dunham said the review process to hire a chief and a sergeant will include people from law enforcement such as the Barry County Sheriff or Undersheriff, State Police and/or Eaton County Sheriff. “We need to keep things positive and moving for­ ward,” said Dunham. There wiH be a public hearing regarding the police department at the regular meeting of the council on Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m. in the village office. In other business ,the council members unani­ mously adopted the amend­ ed budget and is seeking bids for the removal of the property at 109 N. Main Street. This property was donated to the village by Jack and Judy Quantrell. with a small bowl and a spoon the guests eagerly awaited their turn to begin stirring the syrup into candy. Once the syrup reaches a thicker consistency and lighter color it is placed on sheets of waxed paper and then sent home to be savored later. The year 2015 marks the 75th Annual Maple Syrup Festival. The girls are plan­ ning to visit several commu­ nities where they will repre­ sent Vermontville and the maple syrup producers. See page 9 for more photos Mary ary Chapman, apman, the e Kinship ns p Care are coor coordinator naor for or Barry arry County, ouny, speas speaks a at the e Community Breakfast at the Barry Community Enrichment Center Tuesday about services available to caregivers. Chapman tells of services available through Kinship Care by Shari Carney The crowd at the Sugaring Off party in Vermontville busily stirs heated maple syrup into candy. Staff Writer Mary Chapman wears many hats, said Karen Jousma in her introduction of Chapman at the Community Breakfest Tuesday, Feb. 24. Chapman spoke on her most recent job title as Kinship Care coordinator. Chapman, a Nashville resident, also is a parent aide with Strong Families/Safe Children, a parent educator for the Barry County Family Support Center, and she conducts community mental health parenting classes. When family members provide care to their relatives — such as grandchildren or nieces and nephews — the • informal or formal. Informal care falls into one of two cat­ egories, Chapman said, See KINSHIP, page 6 In This Issue Housing services agency welcomes new staff member Latest round of math bee winners named at Fuller Last Lions fall in blood round at Division 4 regional tourney Lion ladies see cheer year end at tough district tourney �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 28,2015 4 look back at syrup festival history: 1975 festival another tremendous success This story on the 35th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News, April 30, 1975. The Maple Valley News will periodically feature a look back at thefestival in honor of this year’s 75th anniver­ sary. , As it has for the past 35 years, this village with a population of less than 1,000 played host over the weekend to several times that many people, who jammed Main Street to enjoy the festivities that mark the end of another successful maple syrup season. An estimated 12,000 td 15,000 people from all over the world gathered in the vil­ lage to help celebrate the springtime occasion by eat­ ing pancakes covered with local syrup. They cheered the parades, visited the many booths displaying local maple products, rode the head spinning carnival rides and, in general, had fun. High point of Saturday’s festivities was the coronation of Queen Debbie Hawkins by the retiring Queen Dawn Harmon. Queen Debbie was attended by her alternate, Lynne Benton, and her court made up of Tammy Gearhart,- Jeanette Johnson, Linette Cole and Raejean Moon. To point out the bicenten­ nial theme of this year’s fes­ tival, Lt. Gov. James Damman presented Village President Vernon Trowbridge with a bicenten­ nial flag and charter. Lt. Gov. Dammon was also the parade marshal. Because the festival this year was planned around the bicentennial and early American theme, several local citizens were dressed in old time costumes to help make the day more festive. From the 9:30 a.m. invo- cation by the Rev. Gary Lyons of the Vermontville Methodist Church to the end of the square and round dances at the Opera House and the high school, every­ one seemed to enjoy the day’s activities. The always popular chil­ dren’s parade was won by Beth, Glen and Matt Ewing, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ewing of Vermontville. Their prize­ winning entry was entitled “Liberty Bell.” Second place went to Kim, TR, Mark Myers and Robin and Craig Rathbum, portraying a bicentennial family and third place winners were Kurt and Rachel Hartenburg, children of Mr. and Mrs. Burr Hartenburg of Vermontville. The grand parade, the largest ever for a syrup festi­ val, stretched completely through town and lasted more than an hour. First place for floats went to Cub ScOut Pack 649 for their entry entitled Salute of Liberty. Second and third places went to Brownie Troop 353 and Thomapple 4-Hers for their entries enti­ tled Salute Betsy Ross and Covered Wagon. Area maple producers lined the streets displaying and selling maple products. Winning first place in divi­ sion one for maple syrup was the Terry DePue family. Sweepstakes winner was Mrs. Carl Gearhart. The always popular farm­ yard zoo attracted an unusu­ ally large crowd. The zoo, sponsored by the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4­ H Club, featured many baby farm animals with their mothers as well as an exhibit portraying the role ofthe 4-H in the community. In the arts and crafts exhibit, visitors were able to witness an old fashioned quilting bee and to watch U/alKer8 Variety Store “Come on down to Walker’s Variety Store for all ofyour household needs." • Furniture • Household goods • Clothing • Kids Toys Specializing in household “Clean-Outs Accepting household donations MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 205 S. Main St. * Nashville —i, fsm K SS.2-0aWn • M.-F 9-6a. sSatv. fOe-2 Queen Debbie Hawkins and her court were the focal point of the activities Saturday. The winners of the Kiddies Parade competition line up for a photograph. demonstrations of wood carving, spinning and weav­ ing. Robert Smith of Nashville had an outstanding display of Indian relics and a number of other Indians demonstrated authentic Indian arts and crafts. Visitors crowded into the Opera House, one ofthe oldest left standing in Michigan, to hiss and boo the villain and applaud the hero in an old melodrama presented by the Maple Valley Players, under the direction of local English teacher, Mrs. Dorothy Carpenter. As always, much of the activity of the day involved eating. The day started with pancake and sausage break­ fasts sponsored by the Maple Valley Band Boosters and by the American Legion. Thousands of pancakes cov­ ered with maple syrup and backed up with sausage were Its your Lucky month! Sa\7e some green... MARCH SPECIAL Buy 2 products or tools Get 1 FREE Cool Looks 207 N. Main St, Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance Paul Revere and friends Kurt and Rachel Hartenburg rode through town in the kid’s parade. consumed during the day. Local churches served hun­ dreds of dinners and footlong hot dogs and cotton candy were always in evi­ dence. Many producers sold maple candy and maple cream which the festive visi- tors munched on as they enjoyed the activities. This year again, the festival continued into Sunday. Sunday’s activities included the pancake breakfasts, the arts and crafts exhibits at Maplewood School and the wood-chopping contest and pancake derby at 2 and 3 p.m. Vermontville’s historic museum was also open. HASTINGS 4 Iw J I • Area students earn degrees at Davenport University Davenport University has announced that several local students officially completed degrees in business, technol­ ogy or health professions at the end of the fall 2014 semester. Davenport will host a commencement cere­ mony April 26, where "hearty 1,200 students will partici­ pate in graduation cere­ monies. Local students who recent-: ly graduated from Davenport University include: Bellevue Angela Wilbur. 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The program is for chil­ dren from birth to 5 years of age. The weekly programs use stories, crafts, songs, games and finger plays to engage children in learning. Video submissions sought to benefit inspired learning programs In an effort to support innovative educational opportunities in Barry County, the Education Matters Network of Barry Community Foundation is sponsoring a video contest. The contest is open to any teacher, volunteer, support staff or paraprofessional with a project idea who works with kids from newborns to 18 years old in a professional setting, including schools or nonprofit organizations. The original videos should be from 30 to 240 seconds in length and showcase “inspired learning. ” It can be as simple as a video on a cell phone, said organizers. Awards of up to $1,000 monthly will be given, with a total of $6,000 targeted for the duration of. the contest Toddler Time will be every Thursday at Vermontville Township Library starting at 11 a.m. Themes for upcoming ses­ sions will be March 5, Dr. Seuss; March 12, “Llama Llama;” March March 19, Snowmen; and March 26, Caps for Sale. No registration is neces­ sary. For more information, call the library, 517-726­ 1362. Free money management classes offered Barry County residents struggling with basic money management who want some tips on consumer finance, coping with mortgage pay­ ments or dreaming of home ownership are invited to attend a series of four free money management classes. The classes, offered by Housing Services MidMichigan, are designed to help improve money man­ agement skills and financial capabilities. Dates and times for the four classes, which will cover eight topics, (two per. class) are: • Tuesday, March 17, from 1 to 3 p.m., Choice and Earn. • Thursday, March 26, from 1 to 3 p.m., Spend and Save. • Tuesday, March 31, from 1 to 3 p.m., Borrow and Repair. • Monday, April 6, from 1 which is running through May. Grants will be announced on the Education Matters Network of Barry County Facebook page, in the local newspapers and directly to the recipients. Videos will be judged on the quality of the project idea, the passion ofthe appli­ cant, clarity' of the presenta­ tion, likelihood of success and the level of engagement of the young people who will benefit. A contest entry form is available on the foundation’s website, www.barrycf.org. Look for “Education Matters Video” under current news. Follow the “click here” link to contest rules and require­ ments. to 3 p.m., Insure and Protect A certificate will be awarded to participants who successfully complete all eight topics, and participants also will learn about other services offered by HSMM, including counseling on credit repair, Michigan State Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Housing Development Authority mortgage, down­ Mar. 2 Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 payment assistance and p.m., old Hastings public library Dawn Meade (left) and Kathy Felder from Eaton home inspection expenses. Mar. 4 Livestock Developmental Committee All classes will be held at Federal Bank present dictionaries to third grade stuMeeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Charlotte Community dents at Fuller Street School. Third grader Diesel Curtis Mar. 5 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Library, 226 S. Bostwick, holds one of the dictionaries. Mar. 7 Science Saturday, 9 a.m., old Hastings public Charlotte; the program is library (Community Room) open to Barry County resi­ Mar. 9 Horse Project New Member Parent Meeting, dents. 6:30 p.m., KCC Participants are encour­ Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, aged to register for all four 6:30 p.m., KCC classes, but' may register for Mar. 10 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, each independently. Classes 7 p.m. will be repeated in future Mar. 17 Exploration Days registration begins in the months. Call 517-541-1180 Extension office, 7 p.m. to register by Friday, March Emily Mattocks Mar. 19 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center 13. Mar. 21 Teen Leadership Training, 1 p.m., old Army Pvt. Emily B. Hastings Public Library Building Mattocks has graduated from (Community Room) basic combat training at Fort Mar. 23 Rabbit Pre-fair Member Information Meeting, Jackson, Columbia, S.C. 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church During the nine weeks of Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, training, Mattocks studied Emmanuel Episcopal Church the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, “Llama Llama” from the physical fitness and received Eaton County has been to residents. The drop-offs popular series by Anna instruction and practice in awarded $16,000 from the will be held in the spring and Dewdney will visit the basic combat skills, military Township Department of summer, said Michael Vermontville weapons, chemical warfare for just Library Tuesday, March 10, Environmental Quality to Marshall in a press release. and bayonet training, drill Your Choice of: Four of the grants will from 6 to 7 p.m. fund scrap tire drop-off and ceremony, marching, The visit is sponsored by / Country \ events and other tire fund the removal of old tire #1)1 egg, 1/2 order of rifle marksmanship, armed Childhood cleanups. The county was piles at private properties. Early Kettle ) meat, 1 slice of toast, and unarmed combat, map one of 48 municipalities to Other grants will be used to Connections ofEaton County reading, field tactics, military 1/4 order of potatoes Cafe receive part of the $587,000 create yearlong collection and its community partners, courtesy, military justice sys­ the Early Childhood Literacy #2) 3 silver dollar sites and roadside pickups. allotted; tem, basic first aid, foot pancakes w/ a 1/2 Improperly dumped scrap Coalition, to offer free early As part of an ongoing marches and field training 113 N. Main order of meat or 1 egg effort to prevent the illegal tires pose a fire hazard as literacy events throughout exercises. E~] Nashville ws* dumping of scrap tires, these well as mosquito breeding Eaton County. Mattocks is a 2014 gradu­ #3) 1/2 bowl of oatmeal Llama, Red Llama, community events will pro­ grounds, said Marshall. 517-852-9700 ate of Maple Valley High w/toast For more information, call Pajama is a sweet rendering School. She is the daughter vide affordable, convenient Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM of the trials of bedtime and Nashville's Friendly Family Marshall, 517-614-7413. tire recycling opportunities of Glenn Mattocks of Monday thru Friday Only Restaurant with Family Prices! separation anxiety, said Vermontville and Brigette Library Director Carla Mattocks of Nashville. Rumsey. Stories, crafts and activi­ ties will be available as chil­ dren visit with Llama Llama. Visitors are encouraged to bring cameras. Patrons who wear pajamas to the event will receive a tails March 7:Roast Pork & Dressing s ticket for a drawing for a March 14:Stuffed Peppers stuffed Llama, Llama toy. April 4:Ham & Turkey Visitors in red pajamas will May 2: Swiss Steak receive an extra ticket. 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Westrate HASTINGS, MI - Molly M. Westrate, age 64, of Hastings passed away Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 at Thomapple Manor. Molly was bom in Hastings, on August 9, 1950/ the daughter of the late Ray and Barb (Weeks) Todd. She was raised in the Hastings area where she attended local schools graduating from Hastings High School in 1968. She was the wife of Norman Westrate. The cou­ ple was married May 22, 1982 in Hastings and made home planting flowers. their home together in the For many years, Molly Hastings area. was very active in her church Molly worked at Hastings music program, singing in Manufacturing for over 13 the choir and making music years, part-time at Hastings with her friends. Along with Flower Shop, and Steelcase family and close friends, where she worked for seven Molly arid Norm enjoyed years before retiring in 2002. country dancing for several In 1990 Molly also began a years and were members of career as a Mary Kay sales the Michigan Two Steppers. consultant. Her ability to Throughout the years she attract and -energize other and her husband enjoyed women in the business led to traveling, visiting destina­ her promotion through the tions in the Caribbean organization where she was Islands, taking several cruis­ ultimately a sales director. es, and visiting friends in Molly enjoyed spending Florida. time with her family. When Molly is survived by her her boys were younger the beloved husband of 32 years family enjoyed camping Norm; two sons, Jim together. During the spring Kaufman and Rick (Angela) and summer months, she Weedall Jr.; two sisters," enjoyed taking in the warm Karen (Paul) McClurkin and weather working around her Laura (Marshall) Pierson; stepfather, Wendall Todd; six grandchildren, Kristina, Katie, Tesla, Carleigh, Steven, and Tyler; four great grandchildren, Tiana, Joslin, Jacob and Jayden. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Todd; father, Ray Boise, and stepbrother, Michael Todd. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, with Pastor Dan Beyer offi­ ciating. The family will receive visitors for a time of fellow­ ship and luncheon two hours prior to the funeral service beginning at noon on Tuesday, March 3, at the Daniels Funeral Home. Immediately following the funeral services friends and family are invited to remain at the funeral home, for fel­ lowship and luncheon. Interment will take place privately at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the family of Molly Westrate. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfiineralhome.net Nancy Robinson It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved moth­ er, Nancy Robinson. In her final moments, she listened as we expressed our love for her, read Psalms, and sang Jesus Loves Me and Amazing Grace. Then, Jesus came with the angels to escort her to Heaven. She handled her battle with can­ cer with grace and dignity, with the help of family, friends, caregiver Heather Lane and Bronson Hospice Care. Nancy was born in Warren, OH to Thomas and Evelyn (Hudson) Glass. She left Ohio and came to Dearborn, where she met her husband Billy T. Hart and father of her two daughters, Terri (Art) Mucciante of Presque Isle, and Sally (Larry) Bentley of Vermontville. She married Warren M. Robinson in 1965 and moved to Garden City. She estab­ lished a 32 year career start­ ing as a cord board operator in Detroit at Michigan Bell arid retired as a manager of operator services with AT&T. She was preceded in death by her husband and in 2012 it was time to leave the big city and nestle into her comfy apartment at Pennock Village in Hastings. Also left to cherish her memory is her beloved sister, Sally (Frank) Allen of West Farmington, OH and with this: "She had me at hello!" nephews, Frank (Leighann), TJ (Bonnie) and Bob (Carla) Allen; her grandchildren, Terri (Ben) Turner of Lawrence, KS, Sarah (Dave) Schreuder of -Paw Paw, Richard (Brooke) Spaiser of Scotts, and Thomas "TJ" (Nina) Bentley of Vermontville, and currently serving in the U.S. Army, Germany will greatly miss their Sranny. She dearly loved visits from her great grandchildren, Olivia, Jack, Aiden, Ashlee, Violet, and Kingsten. Nancy loved to spend time with her family and have a few drinkypoos with her pals at Uncle Ray’s, Dearborn Heights. She was the life of the party and always had a joke or funny story and song to share. She was an amazing cook, specializing in Swiss steak and pies. To know her was to love her indeed. Hospice nurse, Shannon, summed her up Respecting her wishes, no traditional funeral will take place. Instead, we will gather friends and family to celebrate her beautiful life in late spring. In lieu offlowers, memorials may be given to charities that were dear to her heart: The Ronald McDonald House, Wounded Warrior Project, and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. "When you were bom, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and Cherokee you rejoice:" Expression "We cry". Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Marvel Jean Bessmer left her life with us on February 10, 2015 to once again be with her beloved Herman, this time together forever in Heaven. Marvel was bom December 1, 1919 in Lansing, as the second oldest child ofBernice and Bernard Scheldt's 11 children. She was interred at Riverside Cemetery on February 11, 2015 in the presence of her family with a private grave­ side service conducted by Gene Haas. A memorial mass to celebrate Marvel's life will take place at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 11 a.m. with a luncheon fol­ lowing. Herman and Marvel's life­ long .commitment to one another began January 21, 1946 in Hastings, starting a shared journey of many years together that included raising four exceptionally caring daughters. They made their first home at 736 East Madison Street in a close­ knit neighborhood where Marvel watched over neigh­ borhood children and sum­ mer days would draw their girls and childhood friends outside from dawn to dusk. The family moved to the countryside in 1962 Where Herm built a new home on 80 acres of land purchased by his father during the early 1900s, near the intersection of Cedar Creek and Shultz roads. After Herm passed in 1983, Marvel Continued to live there alone for a short time before moving back to Hastings to be close to friends and her church. Marvel had an incredibly strong relationship with God- one on one and intense­ ly personal. She was a lifelong member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, attending every Saturday evening service for decades. She was the first to arrive and usually claimed her spot in the back row pew. She enjoyed antique auctions, family gatherings, July Fourth fireworks at Gretchen's and Charles' farm (her sister and brother-in­ law's), car rides in the coun­ try, making family meals on Sunday and holidays, participating in prayer group and playing cards with friends and family. Marvel loved her animals, Muggins, Bodtsie, Lady I, Lady II, Winnie and the horses, Cocoa and Lightening. She and Herm maintained a large vegetable garden every summer, and although she always voiced her dis­ pleasure of gardening Marvel secretly took pleas- GGlliiique Antiques Antiques, Collectibles and Oddities r Swint} Snio Splint} Sat. & Sun. Mar 7& 8 • 9-4pm Starting Apr. 2 we will start running a once a month Online Auction visit htto7/www.66uaauction.com/ for more detai E20 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-9080 ^http://www.66uniqueantiques.weebly.com G Facebook “Ger KourJnr^we Fur On V66” ttshopsmall much the same of herself to her grandchildren. Of the many things she shared with us and the one most cherished is her love of music. She had an innate ability to play piano by ear. Stardust was a favorite song but Marvel could quickly interpret melodies arid play them well. Marvel also enjoyed singing and whistling. Those Bessmer household moments are part of us forever and they bring warmth to our souls. Even as sounds of her voice and ure in Tier success, how else piano fade over time, the could someone put up 101 sheer joy of Marvel in 'full jars of dill pickles one fall! song is too deeply embedded We miss those pickles. We in the hearts of her children miss her jars of homemade and grandchildren to be for­ chili sauce and pickled beets, gotten. too. Marvel is survived by sis­ As she and her friends ters, Ardene Lackey and •aged and loneliness took Peggy (Jim) Rider; - her hold, Marvel started the brother, Roger (Beverly) Hastings Widows Club and Scheidt; brother-in-law, served as unofficial chauf­ Charles Farrell and sister-in­ feur (sitting on a pillow law, Esther Scheidt. She. is helped Marvel see over the also survived by her four dashboard of her big Chevy daughters,, Carol (Jim) Impala) in bringing ladies Waltz, Colleen (Kent) together for card games, Anderson, Christine (Ted) church, lunch or just to visit. Fitzgerald arid Corinne During this time in her life, (Michael) O'Heran; and Marvel baked and quietly ^grandchildren, Erik (Kara) delivered over 700 loaves of Anderson, Kelly (Jason) her homemade bread to Francisco, Casey (Kevin) friends and shut-ins. She Boyer, David Anderson, spent hundreds ofhours back Katelin (Brent) Reynhout, and forth between home and Anne (Ben) Van Spronsen Thomapple Manor to visit and Zachary O'Heran. Her with former friends, neigh­ surviving great-grandchil­ bors or acquaintances. She dren are Caleb and Collins felt a gentle pat on the hand, Francisco, and Evan and a look into the eyes to share Tyler Anderson. her smile and a friendly She was preceded in death "hello in there" made a dif­ by her husband, Herman; ference, arid it did. Then, siblings, Donna Besko, over the last 13 years Marvel Barbara Bush, Marion began leaving us, little by lit­ McVay, Phyllis Lackey, tle until she was gone and on Gretchen Farrell, Richard her way to Heaven. Scheidt and Donald Scheidt; Marvel left a lot of her and son-in-law Roger Cook. with us. She knew the value A funeral mass will be of a dollar and gave high held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, importance to saving, but May 16, 2015 at St. Rose of was not motivated by wealth. Lima Catholic Church in What drove her was to be with Father rich in things that truly mat­ Hastings, Stephan Phillip officiating. ter in life, especially family. Marvel always shared all she A time of fellowship and had to give, and knew how to luncheon will be held imme­ diately following the Funeral make do with what she had. She was strong-willed with­ Mass at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. out ever being pretentious, Those wishing to make a and a firm believer in know­ donation in ing the difference between memorial Marvel's name are encourright and wrong. She had unyielding compassion for aged to direct it to the chari­ those least capable of help­ ty oftheir choice, St. Rose of ing themselves. Marvel Lima Church or the Pierce taught her daughters all the Cedar Creek Institute. Funeral arrangements have important things she believed in; honesty, humili­ been entrusted to the Daniels ty, service, compassion and Funeral Home in Nashville. tolerance. She did it as if it For further details please our website at was her sole mission in life visit and she did it like the world www.danielsfuneralhorrie.ne depended ph it. She gave t. NOTICE TO NASHVILLE RESIDENTS The Nashville Maple Syrup Associatiion will be tapping Maple trees soon. Tie a white string around trees you DO NOT want tapped Ifyou tap your own trees, we boilyour sap for a share ofth e syrup. For more information contact Bonnie White at 517-852-9189. Please call before you begin gn bringing in sap. The NMSA is a non-profit organization and all proceeds aredonated to local charities. ~ �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 28, 2015 - Page 5 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, March 2 ^IP.K ''S k. took% St <siSSs S Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, spinach, orange, whole wheat roll. Tuesday, March 3 Sliced ham and cheese, tomato soup, potato salad, orange, bun. Wednesday, March 4 3^ ^8-' Si'S it'WS.. k'tW zj*® ■5&S 2*2^ , Oven fried chicken thigh, macaroni and cheese, green beans, coleslaw, fruit cup. Thursday, March 5 Pork chop with gravy, sweet potatoes, broccoli, apple, whole wheat roll. Monday, March 2 Seafood pasta salad, beet and onion salad, applesauce, cookie. Tuesday, March 3 Peanut butter and jelly, English muffin, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit. Wednesday, March 4 Zesty chicken spinach salad, tortellini salad, cinna­ mon applesauce, bread/roll. Thursday, March 5 Sliced ham and provolone cheese, coleslaw, grapes, bun. Friday, March6 Egg salad, baked beans, cinnamon applesauce, bun. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, March 2 Friday, March 6 Cheese stuffed manicotti, marinara sauce, mixed veg­ etables, tossed salad, apple­ sauce. Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, spinach, orange, whole wheat roll. Home Delivered Cold Menu Chop suey, brown rice, cauliflower, cinnamon Tuesday, March 3 «s k taix ikhi ^E^ial[® s»te ^uiEu i i^ ’jbtesi Ki®. Ifb Mill fan i ri^ fe D® In W ite to tatafrife . LaiidS Thinking Spring. Yard work, Landscaping, Mowing. ■...... FREE Estimates ’* , IkiCtaUi Ik ®tlf te » fette^^ ItaW ■’** irifrfaB Call Heaven on Earth Landscapes Chris Ewing at 517-749-5218 <ta liKtast* arf tata' wj jH*r,i? :W I ffrfifeirctottSl-fc1 * nd (^cisktoK* Ik F®ail®»^ £' ta>BS -** » ®* ® life ta It’s that time again... MLm Maple Synup PunceM Pageant Call Elaine 517-213-3884 or Kelly 269-275-7468 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) * <* W March 3 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........... Middle school students of the month announced - Maple Valley Middle School sixth grader Emilee Allwardt (from left), seventh grader Aurora Linn and eighth grader Grace Guernsey have been selected as students of the month. Students are chosen for a variety of reasons, including their character, attendance, attitude toward learning and others, classroom participation, and being respectful and responsible. Call 269-945-9554 lor Maple Valiev News ads! Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Ken 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Seasonal Grille Fundraiser 4­ 10 p.m. March Now Scheduling Appointments Call us for a quote before you purchase your do-it-yourself software 6 MAPLE We Specialize in: Register your 7-JO year old daughter for the Little Miss Maple Syrup Pageant ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH lift Tuesday, Hastings: Play Wii 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.;; Zumba 5:15 p.. p.m. Friday, 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. JjfS jfS - Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings; BYOG; March Birthdays; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Hand Crafts 12;45-2:30 p.m. Wood a d: Skipbo/Shuffl eboard. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m.; BYOG/Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. SPACE IS LIMITED ta- faiSH cM'Gri Activities Calendar Monday, March 2 Thursday, March 5 - for Lawn Care/Spring Cleanup and Landscaping ■ . aliwiifeA HtlluiM *®’ Mti!w Friday, March 6 Cheese stuffed manicotti, marinara sauce, mixed veg­ etables, broccoli, apple. Wednesday, March 4 - ■ ■M ■ M SUilH&i lia'asiii Thursday, March 5 Pork chop with gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Parkinson’s Support 5 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. J "*« nw^ylSft li^^fflfeU applesauce. Wednesday, March 4 Chicken tenders, Brussels sprouts, com, banana, whole wheat roll. 11 a.m. .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE Call 269-945-9554 lor Maple Valley News action ads! GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping 3 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service.................................... 11 P.M. Service...................................... 6 Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. hurch Service 11: 00 a.m. ...... Fellowship All Are Welcome! ...........................9:45 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 * 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 Jill Hickey • Tracy Janousek • Amy Peters 157 South Main, Vermontville, MI 517-726-1300 Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service Sunday School ......... 9:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................. 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. . .. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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. 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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, February 28, 2015 KINSHIP CARE, continued from page 1 Housing services agency welcomes new staff member A new face can be seen at the Housing Services of Mid Michigan offices in Barry and Eaton counties. Ann Van Den Goor is the organiza­ tion's new foreclosure pre­ vention specialist, and she's ready to help homeowners at risk of foreclosure keep their homes. “Our office provides fore­ closure prevention counsel­ ing,” she said. “We talk to people to find out their spe­ cific situation and then work Mary Chapman, Kinship Care coordinator, speaks at the Community Breakfast this with them to figure out what past Tuesday. Chapman said many services are available to help caregivers. options are available to them." care 'does not involve the Upon gaining their contact recipes to compile a cook­ Van Den Goor said she court or a social service information, she mails a book for the families. often works with mortgage Chapman said one family agency. Formal care occurs packet of information to the companies to see if loan family, outlining community needed their home cleaned, after arrangements have been modification is -an option. made through the courts and resources currently avail­ and another asked for a Her office also offers the an agency, such as Child able. She also conducts sur­ fenced area for three, active Michigan version of the Protective Services. She said veys to learn what the fami­ little boys. Federal Hardest Hit program, “I cap’t help everyone many grandparents are rais­ lies need. The most sought­ called Step Forward, which ing their grandchildren and out services are support clean their house,” Chapman is a loan rescue or modifica­ quickly added. “I work with she knows of one family groups, said Chapman. tion program. In addition to support others in their homes to see where the children are being “We help them with the Anne Van Den Goor is ready to help residents in raised by great-grandparents. groups, Kinship Care hosts how to make things work ... paperwork, and we also go Barry and Eaton counties avoid foreclosure. “It is very rewarding to “A single agency can’t events for families to get through people’s budget and such as see these families taking care help connect them with other social work from Michigan my job without those con­ meet the needs of everyone,” together, a of young children,” said Thanksgiving dinner, resources, as well,” she said. State University in May nections. A lot of people fac­ said Chapman, whose office Chapman. “We all need “They may qualify for food 2014 completed her intern­ ing foreclosure don’t realize is within the walls of the Christmas party and play someone to talk to; we all dates. Chapman sends and Barry Community stamps; or, if they get food ship at Housing Services of there are programs a stamps but the food stamps Mid-Michigan’s Charlotte options available in their Enrichment Center, which newsletters to families out­ need that support.” For more information on lining events, activities, aren’t enough, we connect office and started working community to help save their houses multiple agencies. Chapman said her first recipes and tidbits of infor­ Kinship Care services con­ them with local food banks for the organization in June. homes.” and other agencies like the She completed her training Van Deri Goor is in the knowledge of caregivers is mation. The most recent tact Chapman at 269-945United Way. as a foreclosure prevention Barry County office, 231 S. generally through a referral. activity was assembling 6313. “We get a lot of people specialist in November. Broadway, Hastings; from who come from the treasur­ “I am originally from the 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday er’s office or the United east side ofthe state, but I am and Thursday; 517-983­ Way; but you don’t need a definitely interested in work­ 9277; and the Eaton County referral or to be part of ing with the rural popula­ office, located at 319 S. another program to qualify tion,” she said. “I enjoy my Cochran, Charlotte, from for ours, added Van Den job because it allows me to 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Goor. connect with people and see Wednesday and Friday; 517­ Van Den Goor, who all the connection in the 541-1180 ext. 225. earned her masters degree in community. I could not do Two free preservation trade workshops offered Registration closes March 10 Nearly a year ago, Michigan residents con­ verged at the Vermontville Academy Museum as part of a workshop to learn how to restore vintage windows. Now, history groups are offering preservation trades training in plaster repair at the GAR building in Detroit and window restoration at a fire station in Kalamazoo. Both workshops are free due to sponsorship from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office, Michigan State Housing Development Authority and the Michigan Historic Preservation Network. The plaster repair class is set for March 23 to 27 at the Grand Army of the Republic Building, 1942 Grand River Ave., Detroit. In an intensive five-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of tradi­ tional plaster repair. This workshop seeks to expand the skills of workers withsome existing trades knowl­ edge rather than introduce individuals with no previous trade experience. Trainees will work with traditional building materials under the guidance oftrained preserva­ tion craftspeople. The train­ ing will be conducted in part­ nership with Integrity Building Group. The window restoration workshop will be March 26 to 29 at Fire Station 5, 519 Douglas Ave., Kalamazoo. In this intensive four-day workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of repair and rehabilitation of tradi­ tional wood - windows. Again, attendees should have some trade experience. Trainees will work with tra­ ditional building materials under the guidance oftrained preservation craftspeople. The training will be conduct­ ed in partnership with the Stuart Area Restoration Association, City of Kalamazoo, and the Old House Network. Space is limited. Applications must be received by Tuesday, March 10, at 5 p.m. Trainees will be chosen by Friday, March 13. A waiting list will be kept. For more information, email admin@mhpn.org, call 517-371-8080 or visit the website www.mhpn.org. See us for color copies,,, one-hour 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 Erin Abfalter (from left), Laura Scott and Angie Walker sort, label and package heir­ loom seeds in creating Putnam District Library’s first Seed Lending Library. Seed lending library to be launched at Putnam library Bath products workshop planned Local gardeners of every level of expertise are invited to the unveiling of Putnam District Library’s seed lend­ ing library Monday, March, 16. Patrons may create a mini-greenhouse and plant heirloom lettuce for early spring harvesting from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help process additional seeds. Two Fridays — March 13 and 27 — from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., have been designated as seed prep days. Bath products workshop Guests may join Dancing Crane Soaps and Sundries owner Rachel Sadowski for a lip balms, bath salts and body scrubs workshop Tuesday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. Sadowski will guide par­ ticipants through the creation process for each body care product, said Assistant Director Laura Scott. Essential oils and several carrier oils will be included in the ingredients. Attendees will go home with two eight­ ounce body scrubs, one or two 16-ounce bath salts and two to four lip balms. The workshop will be in the EMS classroom across from the library. A registration fee of $15 is required; and the deadline to register is March 17. To learn more about the library’s community education programs, call 517-852-9723, or email LScott@putnamlib.org. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 28, 2015 — Page 7 Legos to be used in book reports The first ever Lego Builda-Book-Report contest was presented to students at Fuller Street Elementary by Putnam District Library directors this week. Students participated in a blindfolded building chal­ lenge aimed at giving the students an idea of what the library’s monthly Lego Club is like. For March is Reading Month, kids are invited to create a scene from a favorite book using Legos. Models are to be created without the use of Lego kits. A copy of the book should be submitted with the project. Entries should be dropped off Saturday, March 28, from 11 to 11:30 am. Participants will recieve a prize for their entries, and grand prizes will be awarded by community judges. A family Lego activity will take place at 11:30 a.m. and awards will follow immediately after. Lego Club gatherings for second to fifth graders are planned Saturday, March 21, and Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m. A special Spring Break Gracie Fisher (left) and Anastasia Brooke place first and second respectively in the America and Me essay contest. The topic for the essay is My Personal Michigan Hero. Gracie’s essay will advance to the State level in the annual contest sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The top 10 winners will be selected and announced in April. Students in Carmelle Markwart’s class at Fuller Street Elementary get a taste of the blindfold challenge, one of many fun activities played at Lego Club. Family Lego Day will be Saturday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., when all ages are welcome. . For questions about the Lego Club, call Laura Scott, 517-852-9723, or email LScott@putnamlib.org. Vermontville Women’s Club celebrating milestone This year marks the 75th anniversary of the establish­ ment of the GFWCVermontville Women’s Club. A celebration will be held at the annual Birthday Banquet Monday, March 2, where members and invited guests will enjoy a catered meal by Swede’s Restaurant. An after-dinner program will be presented by Tyfanie Garity on essential oils, their uses and healing properties. The public is- invited to attend the presentation at 7:30 p.m. The event is being held at the Vermontville Methodist Church. New members are always welcome. Call President Eunice Borrelli, 517-541-2359. Patience Widenhofer and classmates in Angel Christopher’s class partake in some Lego fun while learning about the Lego Build-a Book Report. Local students make Alma College dean’s list Aggressive gasoline price increases expected Alma College has released its dean’s list for the 2014 fall term. To qualify, students must earn a 3.5 or better grade point average during the term, while carrying a mini­ mum of 13 credits. Local students named to the dean’s list include: Charlotte — Samantha Campbell, Hannah Gam, Aleia McKessy, Cameron Spitzfaden. Vermontville — Jeremy Fisher. High school hosting March 9 blood drive The Maple Valley student leadership class is sponsor­ ing a blood drive Monday, March 9, in the high school gym from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Anyone interested in donating blood is encouraged to drink plenty of fluids and bring water to the donation. Donors also need to bring valid identification, such as a driver’s license or blood donor card; wear clothing with sleeves that can be raised above the elbow and a list of any medications cur­ rently taking. Call Aaron Saari. 517852-997 1, for more informa­ tion. - Call any time to place your Maple Valley News classified ad 269-945-9554 or 1-899-879-7985 ' The transition from winter blend to summer blend gaso­ line always brings increases in retail gasoline prices, but nothing seen over the past year is likely to match what is anticipated over the next two to three weeks, accord­ ing to a Feb. 26 press release from GasBuddy.com. “Wednesday brought a big price rally in gasoline mar­ kets, and gasoline whole­ salers are seeing huge increases,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. “Wholesale prices today alone have increased coast to coast from 10 to 27 cents per gallon; and when you add that on top of the increases that occurred earlier this month, it’s inevitable that retail prices will climb aggressively in weeks ahead. “Just since Monday, Feb. 2, wholesale prices nation­ wide have’ increased by an average of 54 cents per gal­ lon,” DeHaan added. “And the West Coast, by far, has seen the steepest increases, with Los Angeles wholesale pricing up 96 cents per gal­ lon, San Francisco up 84 cents and the Pacific Northwest up by 73 cents per gallon.” While some of the rally is attributed to the seasonal decline in gasoline invento­ ry; reduced refinery output and the shift to summer grades of gasoline, refineries in five states also have had significant operational issues, said DeHaan. And the United Steelworkers Union strike that began Feb. 1 exac­ erbates operations at 12 refineries where they’ve imposed work stoppages in California, Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. “Volatility is the name of the game right now, and we expect that to translate into 10-cent increases in retail gasoline, week after week over the next two to three weeks, with larger, more immediate increases in West Coast areas,” DeHaan said. Top two essay winners announced Earning first and second place awards for Maple Valley Jr. High School, are Gracie Fisher and Anastasia Brooke in the 46th annual America and Me essay con­ test, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The topic was, My Personal Michigan Hero. Both received award cer­ tificates for their achieve-, ment. As the school's first place winner, Fisher's name will be engraved on a plaque for permanent display at the school. “They chose their moth­ ers,” related the girls’ teacher Marty Martin, of her stu­ dents’ hero selection. “Anastasia' compared her mother to a shield, who is there to help her and her sisters get through life. Her mom will prepare her for the upcoming battles in life. She refers to her mom as sensi­ ble, funny and awesome.” “This woman I call mom, cares for me, loves, feeds, clothes, and raises me, and is my ultimate hero of heroes." wrote Fisher in her essay. “They have a side to them that is loving, caring and sweet, and then there is their other side that is fierce and protective. I love both sides of my mom.” Due to its first place finish, Fisher’s essay advances to the state level competition. In April, the top 10 in the state will be selected. The winners from this state level competition will receive a plaque, a medallion and a cash award of $1,000. In addition, winners will be honored at a banquet in Lansing, they will meet with Michigan's top government leaders, and they will be the featured guests at a Lansing Lugnuts minor league base­ ball game. Several thousand eighth grade students from over 400 Michigan schools participat­ ed in the 2014-15 America & Me Essay Contest. Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade students, the contest encour­ ages Michigan youngsters to explore the greatness of America and its people. As sponsor of the contest, Farm Bureau Insurance has earned 11 national awards from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. Maple Valley's sponsoring agent was Lynn Denton, from Farm Bureau of Hastings. 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Chase Rathburn, Casey Bowerman, Adam Blakely, Reece Proctor-Burhans and Ryan Finkler. These fifth grade students at Fuller Street Elementary are the winners of a recent math bee (front row, from left) Alexis Booher, Cassidy Simpson, Olivia Williams, Garrett Backe, Caden Faurot, Connor Wood, (back) Carsen Musser, James Wiser, Noah Scott and Gunner Garrett. Winners of the current math bee competition at Fuller Street Elementary are (front rdw, from left) second graders Julia Mater, Jakeb McDonald, Lydon Rogers, Caden Hodges, Maddax Carvajal Jeremiah Penny, (back) Angie Wigginton, Skyler Cook, Sophia Rose, Emma Myers and Cole Anderson. (Not pictured is Kiernan Avilia) ELDER LAW ATTORNEY INDEPENDENT LIVING QUESTION: Mom is having trouble living independently but would like to live in her home for as long as possible. Is there any problem with Mom paying a relative to provide care in her home? ANSWER: Yes, there can be very nega­ tive results for Mom. The government assumes that family members will provide in home care because of “love and affec­ tion”, not for monetary gain. If Mom ever applies for Medicaid to help pay for long term care services, the payments to relatives will be treated as “gifts.” Medicaid will penalize Mom. for making these gift’s, prohibiting Mom from benefits she might otherwise be entitled. , To avoid penalties,'‘'a “care contract” should be executed between MonV and- the relative caregiver. Also, ■ because the pay- ments are income to the relative caregiver, he/she should be prepared to report the income on their income taxes. Only an attorney well^versed in Medicaid and long term care issues can provide prop­ er assistance in creating a care contract that can avoid costly penalties. Robert J. Longstreet Longstreet Elder Law & Estate Planning P.C. 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3495 Maple Valley High names its Athletes of the Week Kodee Crouch from the varsity wrestling team and Alli Hickey from the varsity girls’ b basketball team have been named this week’s Maple Valley High School Athletes of the Week. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 28, 2015 — Page 9 SUGARING OFF, continued from page 1 At the Sugaring Off party this past Thursday, maple syrup festival court member Catie Eldridge, pours heatEmily Eldred holds Megan Lee at the Sugaring Off Court member Jeannie Hale serves heated maple ed maple p syrup yp into a small bowl for a g guest.. The heat- p party y in Vermontville this p past Thursday. y. Megan g is busied syrup will be stirred, and then placed in dollops onto ly stirring the syrup to form it into candy. Eldred was the syrup to Grace Conklin at the annual Sugaring Off party held at the First Congregational Church in Vermontville. waxed paper. Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival queen in 2007. Meghan Bignail, court member of the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, stirs heated maple syrup into candy with her aunt Dean Taylor. Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Zandra Siple (from left) and court members Catie Eldridge, Jeannie Hale, Britney Flory and Meghan Bignail observe pots of boiling maple syrup in the kitchen of the Vermontville First Congregational Church Thursday, Feb. 26, at the annual Sugaring Off party. , extraordinary care IO for your lifetime of health. March 8 marks the beginning of Patient Safety Awareness Week at hospitals around the nation. Negotiations also continue with Spectrum Health an update fom our CEO on development of the definitive agreement that Sheryl Lewis Blake, FACHE This year’s theme, Unitedin Safety, exemplifies our will unite our two organizations. This agreement focus to provide safe, quality health care in partner­ secures Spectrum Health's commitment to our ship with each of the communities that Pennock county by ensuring the Board’s function, capital serves. We are always striving to demonstrate good investments, service delivery, as well as hospital value in health care by offering unmistakable quality staff and physician obligations. Our Board while advancing cost containment. We are gratified retained experienced, external legal counsel that the steps we are taking here at Pennock have to assist them as they move through all resulted in our receiving two national quality of the processes involved with these recognitions. Pennock was selected as one of the 700 SafeCare Hospitals in America. The Just this month, selection process initially identified a total of 3,500 hospitals that were then performance rated in three quality domains. Pennock's selection into the Top 100 reflects our commitment to high quality, safe patient care from the Medical Staff, the Board, Executive Leadership and all Pennock colleagues. Pennock Hospital also achieved HEALTHSTRONG status on the newly released results of the 2015 Hospital Strength Index from (Vantage. (Vantage compared more th.an 4,300 hospitals across a continuum of financial, value-based and market- negotiations. We remain on a schedule to have a signed definitive agreement by late spring or early summer. With a continuing pledge of trans­ parency, we will share major aspects of this agreement once it is completed. As we look forward to the ever-healthier future we are building together, we ask you to continue to "look to Pennock" for local, sustainable health care delivered right here where you need it. driven performance indicators. For 2015, the INDEX identified 572 hospitals performing at the highest Pennock was included as a 'Top Tier" performer! level and Bata sW 0U*3 Uj f Stay in touch with us at mypennock.com Pen nock V 7 health Services �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 28, 2015 Former students recalled old Quailtrap School Memories of the Past This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Feb. 26, 1985. She wrote: When we first did a Memories pieces on the old Quailtrap School back in March 1979, we ran a photo ofthe student body taken in 1923. Among.those scholars was the late Clyde Pennington. Recently his widow, the former Eva Boise, brought us a later, photo of students in the Maple Grove Township school taken about 50 years ago. The picture shows Eva and several of her school­ mates who still live in this community and was such an excellent shot we could not resist rewriting the Quailtrap story in order to share it with our readers. Mrs. Pennington was able to add her reminiscences to those we had collectedfrom former scholarsfor the 1979 story. In its heyday, Quailtrap School, located on SouthClark Road just north of the Cloverdale Road intersection (south of Nashville) was probably the best known of all Maple Grove Township schools. Not only was it the first public school in the town­ ship, it had a most unique name. In an era when rural schools usually were tagged with family names, the strange label assigned the school in District No. 1 evolved around a legend. “It seems that the teacher forgot to close the windows when going home after school one day and upon arriving the next school ses­ sion, found a flock ofquail in the building. Hence the name Quailtrap,” reported former local resident and Quailtrap scholar Wayne Fuller of Toledo. MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS is now taking bids from interested consultants for Cabling and Installation Services. •Visit http.7/www.mvs.k 12.mi.us/ourdistrict/rfps/ or http://www.gracon.com/main.php?id=openrfp. for information on the proposal. Sealed bids will be received at Maple Valley Schools, ATTN: Tracy George, Administration Building, I 1090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096-9503. All bids must be submitted by Monday, March 23, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. 06864030 An 1880 history of Barry and Allegan counties offers a slightly different but com­ patible explanation: “The first schoolhouse [in Maple Grove Township] was built on Section 25 and was known as the Quailtrap from the fact that some enterpris­ ing lads found it a conven­ ient rendezvous in their expedition in search of these birds.” The history writer said that the building subsequently was removed and a “new and more spacious edifice substitiuted” on Section 24 of Maple Grove Township. The name, however, stuck. At the time the 1880 histo­ ry was compiled, Maple Grove Township had nine framed schools with 384 stu­ dents instructed by 18 teach­ ers, four of whom were men. Total yearly payroll for the teaching staff was $1,253. Township schools were “of comfortable but unpreten­ tious proportions,” and in 1880 total resources of the township for education pur­ poses had reached “the sum of $2,080.” ’ Quailtrap School was a far cry from the first attempt to educate Maple Grove Township youngsters. In 1840 Emma and Maria Mott, daughters of a prominent local landowner, John Mott, started a school in their home about a nile west of Maple Grove Center. Six scholars were enrolled in the first ses­ sion, and that number did not increase greatly during its brief existence. By 1880 Maple Grove Township had been divided into six whole and three frac­ tional school districts gov­ erned by the following board of directors: William G. Brooks, A.P. Jarrad, Frank Fuller, C.R. Palmer, John CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Castleton Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 2015-2016 at the Castleton Township Hall located at 915 Reed St., Nashville, MI on Wednesday, March 4,2015 during the regular township meeting. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THE HEARING. A copy of the budget is available for public inspection at the Castleton Township office during normal business hours Monday-Wednesday 10 am to 4 pm or by calling 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 Act. The Castleton Township Board will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audiotapas of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individu­ als with disabilities at the fleeting 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 Marcia Scramlin in writing.to: Castleton Township, 915 Reed St., Box 679, Nashville, MI 49073; 517-852-9479. Beginners photographed in May 1928 by their teacher Miss Kinne at Quailtrap are (from left) Emmabelle Swan (Organ); Nathan Sheldon; Dorotha Sixberry (Knoll) and Eva Boise (Pennington). Hinckley, M.H. Palmer, John Day, Y.J. Cassell and Henry Trouer. “There were about 32 stu­ dents when I started school at Quailtrap in 1908,” recalled Lloyd Wilcox of Nashville when interviewed him for this story in 1979. His teacher was Miss Aura Munroe. Wilcox remembered drinking water from a spring behind the school. “When some children became ill, the water was suspected, and for a few years, drinking water was obtained from the Fuller place across the road, but about 1912 a well was driven at tfie school.” The lessons ofnature were an important part of learning for early scholars at Quailtrap. Trout swam in a brook that meandered through the property and watercress and wildflowers grew in profusion nearby. Quaker Brook ran close by the school site and a small tributary that Wilcox knew as Kinney Creek provided ample entertainment for the young boys ' who enjoyed chasing tropt in the stream. Bea (Herrington) Penfold of Nashville also was an early Quailtrap scholar inter­ viewed in 1979. She started school there in 1906 and recalled that four years later, William Ayers was hired to move the schoolhouse to more level ground. Wilcox also remembered this move, about 150 feet to the south, but neither knows exactly what prompted the reloca­ tion, Bea and Lloyd both walked nearly two miles to attend school. “We left our lunch pails in the entryway,” she remem­ bered, “and in wintertime our lunches often would be frozen by noon.” Eva (Boise) Pennington whose photo-find prompted story this, second story on Quailtrap School, was a somewhat later scholar there. She recalled lunchtime in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Youngsters then would bring homemade soup to school in individual' glass jars. Before meal time, the jars would be placed in a large metal dish­ pan that had been filled with water and placed atop the woodburning heating stove in the schoolhouse. By lunchtime, the servings of soup were piping hot. “We couldn’t afford crackers then,” noted Mrs. Pennington, “so we general­ ly had baking powder bis­ cuits [brought from home].” The last two years of her schooling there, Eva was also more or less janitor, she said, and kept the school swept out. “All ofus kept busy carry­ ing wood into the school in the winter,” she added. “We piled it around the stove, and it was quite crowded when we got all ofus (25 to 30 students) jnside. (DeBolt) Melissa Showalter oTNashville start­ ed school at Quailtrap in 1902. In a 1979 interview, she remembered drinking water from a pail in the entryway with a “community dipper” used by all of the students. More than 20 years later, Eva (Boise) Pennington and her classmates followed the same practice. “We" drank from the same dipper and were never sick,” she noted. Later each student had his or her own cup, a move that Eva believes was instigated by the state health department. Mrs. Showalter recalled that “about 1905 all the schoolchildren and iheir par­ ents gathered at dur home for a picnic. It was quite an event.” Teachers were included, of course. Bea (Herrington) Penfold recalled a favorite one; Johnny Bowman. He lived in Nashville in the present-day Boldrey home on Durkee Street and was an effective and popular instructor. Arthur Lathrop is recalled as one ofher first teachers at Quailtrap by Eva (Boise) Pennington. “Everybody learned more than they do nowdays,” she added. Another of her teachers was Helen (Kinne) Huwe of Nashville, who taught at Clearly visible in this 1928 photo of the Quailtrap School on South Clark Road is the hand pump to a well drilled in 1912 after water from a nearby spring was sus­ pected of causing student illness. For a time, drinking water was carried from the Fuller farm across the road. Students shared a common dipper for a number of years; later they had individual tin cups. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 28,2015 — Page 11 From previous page Quailtrap from 1926 to 1928. She boarded with the Fuller LEGAL NOTICE if k srssi '*n» *Wit ■M JWtaaj^. J® *** «•’ w o»ki ittiUffitfa fara Mil rafis i iiMt m toi itelomH «£'•: feinted kftk idtoteate M<B HOI®! ids® }jj ui'afeatat ■kft {iqljtiiW ■Hl M& itpa grtriikiW* 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 ANTHONY MOORE, Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. (MERS) as nominee for Advantage Lending Corp.,, Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of October, 2009 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of October, 2009 in Liber Instrument # 200910130010098 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty-one Thousand Ninety-nine and Ninety-nine and 29/100 ($81099.29), and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mort­ gage or any part thereof. Now, therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained io said mort­ gage, and pursuant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 26th day of March, 2015 at 1:00 PM o’clock Local Time, said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale abt 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 5.750 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 Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOT NUMBER 48 OF THE LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF,, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 100, AND LOT 49 OF THE LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS NUMBER 2, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 87. 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 responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 2/21/2015 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 BOA FHA MOOREANT (02­ 21)(03-14) 0683590 family across the road from the schoolhouse. During her tenure there, Helen had about 26 pupils at a time, and a woodbuming stove still heated the premises. An eighth-grader (high school age students continued their education in town) split kin­ dling wood for the stove on his lunch hour. Drinking water still came from a hand pump in the front yard. By the early 1940s, the Quailtrap School was con­ solidated with Nashville’s public school system, and LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Amanda Pasch, an unmarried woman, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2009 and recorded November 12, 2009 in Instrument Number 200911120011068, Barry County Records, Michigan; and Affidavit of Correction, recorded April 23, 2014, in Instrument Number 2014-004033. 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 Fifty-Three Thousand Seventeen and 13/100 Dollars ($53,017.13), including interest at 5.625% 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 thee place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 2, 2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michig, described as;; commencingg gan, at the Northeast corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 298.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds West 60.01 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 220.00 feet along the West right of way line of State Trunk Line M-66, thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds West 480.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds East 480.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements restrictions and rights of way of record. Affidavit of Affixture of Manufactured Home, recorded in Instrument No. 1153945. Property contains a Manufactured Home: Manufacturer; Fortune; Year of Manufacture: 2000; Serial No. FHMI05233N. 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 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. Dated: Febru­ ary 28, 2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-001854 (02-28)(03-21) ? Recess time on the playground just north of the school is seen in this photo taken during the 1926-27 school year by teacher Helen Kinne (Huwe), who loaned all but the large group photo for his story. During her two years at Quailtrap, Helen taught an average of 26 students — from beginners to eighth graders — each year. She boarded with a nearby farm family as was the custom in those days. Twenty-three Quailtrap scholars and their teacher are seen in this circa-1935 photo. (Married names of girls have been included where known.) Pictured 2015 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW are (front row, from left) Victor Smith, Iva Norton, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 915 Reed Everett (Butler); Jane Andrews (Oster); Eva Rose Pennington (Hampton); Cheeseman, Vance Helen Mary Alberta Swan, (middle) Raymond Swan, Orpha Eastman (Reid), Sarah Norton,Margaret Lowell, Ralph Van Aucken, Orville Sixberry; Junior Swan, Joe Andrews, Cavin Gould, Dorothy Norton, (back) Ray Boise, Alice Cheeseman (Bisel), Eva Boise (Pennington), teacher Lucille DeWitt Hecker, Mildred Flannery, Nathan Sheldon and Carl Gould. (Photo originally . loaned by Eva Boise Pennington) the historic old schoolhouse stood idle. Today, minus its ornate gingerffead-trimmed belfry, the structure serves as a pri­ vate residence. But memo­ ries of the past still dwell in the shade of ancient maples planted near the school some 75 years ago by Quailtrap scholars as an Arbor Day project. TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON St., Nashville, Michigan 49073, to examine and review the 2015 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable val­ ues, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricul­ tural denials: Tliesday, March 3 2015 - 2:30 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 9,2015 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10,2015 - 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 9, 2015. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2015 are as follows: Agricultural 52.98% . .. 0.9438 Commercial 49.52% . .. 1.0097 Industrial.................... 48.22% ...... Residential.................. 46.86% . .. 1.0670 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 ori­ gin, sex or disability. American with Disabilities (ADA) Notice The township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, 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. Castleton Township Clerk 915 Reed St. PO Box 679 Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-9479 06863970 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 28, 2015 Charities sought for Porter Memorial Charity Golf Classic MVCCOH previously chosen Organizers of the 11th annual Bill Porter Memorial Charity Golf Classic of the Hastings Country Club are seeking applications from local charities. Proceeds from the classic are split between four charities cho­ sen from proposals submit­ ted to the MSB Charity Golf Classic Committee for con­ sideration. Proposals are due before 5 p.m. Friday, March 27. The outing at Hastings Country Club will be Friday, June 12. The request for proposal is open to all 501(c)3 nonprof­ its and Barry County munic­ ipalities that provide pro- grams and projects to the greater Hastings area. The panel, comprised of repre­ sentatives of the Barry Community Foundation Grant Committee, Barry County United Way Allocations Committee, and the committee for this chari­ ty golf outing, will select the top four proposals for fund­ ing which will then be publi­ cized as the charities. Interested nonprofit organizations will submit a RFP to the committee. After review, the four charities who successfully demon­ strated the importance of their organizations to the Hastings area will be noti- 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason, in that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Diana K Miller, A Married Woman and Alan L Miller, Her Husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, its succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 22, 2002 and recorded November 27, 2002 in Instrument #1092613 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: EverBank, by assignment dated August 18, 2014 and recorded August 22, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-007901 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents ($129,371.89) including interest 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 mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 2, 2015 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A Parcel of land in the Southwest onequarter of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described as : Commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said Section 36, Thence North 00 Degrees 58 Minutes 59 Seconds East 1317.78 feet along fhe North and South one- quarter line of said Section 36, thence North 89 degrees 5 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 495.00 feet along the South line of the Northeast onequarter of the Southwest onequarter of said Section 36 to the true point of beginning. Thence North 89 degrees 5 minutes 23 seconds West 828.35 feet along said South line, thence North 00 degrees 59 minutes 52 seconds East 1313.80 feet along the West line of the Northeast one-quarter line of the Southwest one-quarter of said section 36 to the East and West one-quarter line of said section 36, Thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 553.01 feet along said East and West One-quarter line , Thence South 00 Degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds West 990.0 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 275.00 Feet; thence South 00 Degrees 58 Minutes 59 seconds West 326.29 feet to the Point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purpos­ es over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Tanner Lake Road. Parcel 4: A Parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of section 36, Town 3 North , Range 9 West, Described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South one-quarter line of said section 36, distant North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds East 1317 feet from the South one-quarter corner of said section 36, thence North 89 degrees 5 minutes 23 seconds West 495.00 feet along the South line of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said section 36, thence North 00 Degrees 58 min­ utes 59 seconds East 326.29 feet, Thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 165.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds East 726.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 177.00 Feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds 194.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds West 40.00 Feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 min­ utes 59 seconds East 70.00 feet to the East and West one- quarter line of said section 36; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 193 feet along said East West one-quarter line to the center one-quarter comer of said section 36; thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds West 1317.78 feet along said North and South line to the point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purpos­ es over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Tanner Lake Road. Commonly known as 3550 Tanner Lake Road, 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 holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/28/2015 EverBank, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 15-17953 (02-28)(03-21) 06864063 fied. Submissions are not limited to program or project costs. The selected charities are required to have a booth on display during the outing, complete with a voting box. They also should recruit golf teams, provide day-of-event volunteers and obtain three hole sponsors. All registered golfers will receive four ballots in their goodie bags to vote for their favorite charities; they may use all four votes for one, or split/the votes in any way they wish. This is to encour­ age the charities to get peo­ ple involved. Charities will be rewarded with 50 percent of proceeds to the lead charity, 25 per­ cent to the second, 15 per­ cent to the third and 10 per­ cent to the fourth during the dinner party following the tournament. Since 2005, this event has redistributed nearly $300,000 to local charities, including Green Gables Haven; The Barry-Eaton Health Clinic; Maple Valley Community Center of Hope; Big Brothers/Big Sisters, A Caring Community for Barry County; Hastings High School PTO; Safe Harbor; YMCA of Barry County; Family Support Center of Barry County; Barry County United Way’s Continuum of Care; Barry County Habitat for Humanity; Barnabas Ministries; Alpha Women’s Center; Leadership Barry County; Manna’s Market; Barry County Humane Society; Freeport Fire Department; and the Thomapple Arts Council. To request an application or for more information call the Barry Community Foundation, 269-945-0526. NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Dating violence Abusive relationships between young adults is on the increase and Break the Cycle, a non-profit organization, offers these tips at breakthecycle.org as warning signs of potentially abusive and unhealthy relationships: checking another person’s cell phones, emails or social networks without permission; extreme jealousy or insecurity; constant belit­ tling or put-downs; an explosive temper; isolation from family and friends; false accusations; erratic mood swings; physically inflicting pain or hurt in any way ; possessiveness; telling someone what to do; repeatedly pressuring someone to have sex. Adults may also experi­ ence any use of physical force with the intent to cause fear or injury — such as hit- ting, shoving, biting, stran­ gling, kicking or using a PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspa­ per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights 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 al) 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. weapon; verbal or emotional abuse such as threats, insults, constant monitoring, humili­ ation, intimidation, isolation or stalking. Sexual abuse including rape, coercion or restricting access to birth control. Digital abuse is defined as using technology and/or social media network­ ing to intimidate, harass or threaten a current or ex-dat­ ing partner by demanding passwords, checking cell phones, cyber bullying, nonconsensual sexting, exces­ sive or threatening texts or stalking on social media. If aware of someone in an abusive relationship, listen and be supportive. Don't judge. It can make the victim feel worse. Connect them to resources and information. Don’t post information about their situation on social net­ working sites. Never use. sites like Facebook or Foursquare to reveal their current location or where they hang out. It's possible their partner will use this information to find them. Allow the abused person 4o make up their own mind. Leaving an unhealthy or abu­ sive relationship may be dif­ ficult and even dangerous. Avoid blaming or belittling comments. Abusive partners usually put down their vic­ tims regularly, so their self­ esteem may already be low. Don't give up even though helping may be frus­ trating. For more information on ending domestic violence go to www.breakthecycle.org. LAKEWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLS - BUS DRIVERS NEEDED No experience necessary. Will train. Will pay to get licensed. Please apply at: LakewoodPS.org or call 616-374-0759 From the Pulpit Seasons of L/fe by Pastor Dan Smith Vermontville Bible Church In Ecclesiastes 3, Solomon writes, “There is an appoint­ ed time for everything.” Then he lists things like a time to be bom, a time to die, a time to weep, a time to laugh, a time to be silent, and a time to speak. But it is true that there are seasons of life which pass so quickly. A couple of days ago, my wife and I celebrated with a young couple the birth of their tiny baby boy, who was only two days old. What a miracle. So beautiful, so tiny and frail, with his entire life ahead ofhim. This next week­ end, I will officiate over a wedding of a young couple so much in love, anticipating spending the rest of their lives together. This last Friday, I presided over the funeral of a woman who was suddenly killed in a tragic accident. Her life snuffed out much too early. I am reminded ofwhat David wrote in Psalm 39, “Lord, let me know how transient I am,.. .every man at his best is a mere breath.” James picks up on that thought in James 4 when he writes that our lives are like a vapor, like a puff of smoke, which appears for a moment, and then fades away. Life passes so quickly. Many people think that, since I only live once, I need to grab for all the “gusto” I can. If I don’t look out for number one, no one else will. Jesus offers an alternative way of looking at life. He reminded us that there is a God in heaven who loved us so much that he sent his Son, who died for our sins on the cross, so that whoever believes in him would never perish, but would have eternal life. In response to God’s great gift, we have an opportunity to have a relationship with God, and to invest our lives for something that will truly outlast it. Jesus said in Matthew 22:37, this is the greatest commandment there is, to love God with all your heart. The second is like it. To love your neighbor as yourself. Life is not about me. In response to God’s great love for me, it is about loving God more than anything else, and loving others more than myself. Maple Valley Schools School District Position Posting February 10,2015 Intemal/External Positron: Maplewood Elementary Principal Grades 2-6 * Hours: Monday-Friday, two weeks prior to and two weeks after School year Duration: 2015-16 School Year Reports To: Superintendent of Schools Rate of Pay: Per Master Agreement Job Responsibilities • Provide leadership for the planning and management of the total instructional program of the school • Supervise and evaluate all personnel assigned to the school • Administer, manage, and supervise the operation of the school in compliance with the Board of Education policy and the directions of the Superintendent • Establish a culture of high expectations for both academics and behavior • Maintain positive relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers, business partners, and other related agencies • Closely monitor teaching practices, and ensure both rigor and best practice are occurring in all classrooms • Design opportunities to empower students, staff, and parents to be integrally involved in all aspects of the school's culture and climate • Commit to high visibility and daily communication with all stakeholders using multiple forms of communication • Analyze and share student data and educational research as the foundational principles of professional learning communities • Meet regularly with parents, students, and staff to assist in meeting the needs of the diverse group of learners • Embrace change and innovation Qualifications • Master's degree in educational administration or related educational field • Must possess valid Michigan administrator certification • At least five (5) years of successful teaching experience • Experience in building and/or district leadership positions • Must possess a current and valid Michigan teacher certificate • A minimum of three years of administrative experience or substantial experience at the elementary school level in a variety of leadership roles is preferred • Strong organizational skills • Demonstrated effective management,, supervisory,, executive, e, and curricular skills; and the ability to relate well with staff, students, parents and community • Commitment to excellence in establishing an educational program of high quality • Knowledgeable about research-based instructional strategies and design; balanced assessment processes; and professional learning communities Interested candidates should apply in writing their letter of interest and resume to Mindy Schriver, Human Resources for Maple Valley Schools no later than March 10, 2015. It is thepolicy ofMaple Valley Schools that no person shall, on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, sex or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, February 28,2015 — Page 13 Lion boys fall in final two regular season games by Brett Bremer SY^kSfci • ■w S*iiik SiSik JSSikS J *JSSJ scsjs &<> *ff< *S fifs<s S*ihsSs i**hS fclfrr. "W? s tt U ttk.,tL L^.'S'f'ck,kt kfrt •»i J’^’W £‘ff’" ..i ..iff* the line-up Tuesday. The bad news is that wasn’t enough to get the Maple Valley varsity boys’ basket­ ball tteam by visiting Bellevue. The Lions’ last chance to tie the bailgame was unsuc- cessful in a 49-47 loss to the Broncos. Maple Valley had to rally after the Broncos built a 34­ 27 halftime lead with a 16-9 run in the second quarter. The Lions pulled back to within two points by the end of the third quarter. Brighton wound up lead­ ing the Lions with 13 points. Beau Johnson poured in 11 points and Grant Adrianson ten for the Lions. Maple Valley also got five points from Zach Wolcott. The Lions end the regular season 3-17 overall, and fin­ ish the first season in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference with a 1-11 record after falling at Olivet Friday. The Eagles topped the Lions 76-47 in the final con­ ference contest of the sea­ son. “Olivet had everything going for them tonight,” said Lakewood head coach Christopher Ewing. “It was their homecoming, They had a lot of support and energy going their way. We played hard ‘til the end.” Johnson led the Lions once again, with ten points. Andrew Brighton and Payton Rourke added seven points each. The Eagles came out of the gate strong in each half, building a 21-6 lead in the first eight minutes of action. Maple Valley matched Olivet, outscoring the Eagles 21-20 in the second Maple Valley’s Jordan Denton is hit from behind as he puts up a shot in the lane quarter. Olivet though bumped its lead 57-32 with during his team’s non-conference contest with Bellevue Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lion guard Jacob Brighton has arms coming at him a 16-5 run in the third. Olivet got 13 points from from all directions as he tries to put up a short jumper and Deion Feldpausch. against Bellevue Tuesday at Maple Valley High School. Sam Hoag in the win, and The Lions are off now ten each from Brendon Pugh (Photo by Brett Bremer) until facing Dansville in the Class C District Semifinal at Springport High School March 11. 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VERMONTVILLE <0 s s Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Whispering Pines Archery 8850 Valley Hwy., Vermontville Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 10am-6pm; Sat 9am-4pm Or by appointment BOHNING FIRSTSTRING Cl *7 ft 31 / " /XrO** U31O ZEBRABOW STRING EASTON 3J u o o X o �Page 14 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 28. 2015 Statewide ballot proposal language released by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The Board of State Canvassers approved the lan­ guage describing the statewide ballot proposal that will be voted on by Michigan voters on Tuesday. May 5. and by absentee bal­ lot beginning March 21, or very shortly thereafter. On Jan. 22. a notice was posted on the Michigan Secretary of State website setting forth the deadlines for people to submit suggested language for the statewide ballot proposal placed on the ballot by the Michigan Legislature on Dec. 18, 2014 before it adjourned for the year. The deadline for submitting suggested lan- guage and explanatory mate­ rials had to be submitted to Bureau of Elections staff by Feb. 5. Anyone who was interested in the proposal had the ability to submit lan­ guage. A meeting of the par­ ties was tentatively set for Feb. 16. The same notice also set forth the statutory require­ ments for ballot language and who does what. The director of the Bureau of Elections, which is located within the Michigan Department of Secretary of States, is charged by law with drafting the ballot for the state canvassers. In turn, the Board of State Canvassers is required to approve the language. The language of the pro­ posal must meet certain requirements. The first part is limited to 100 words and is required to be in clear English, to be true and impartial. The second part, called the caption or header, tells the voter what is about while the detailed summary tells the voter what the effect of the proposal would be. There is also a requirement that the questioned be writ­ ten so that a "Yes" vote means the voter is supporting the proposal and a "No" vote means the voter is opposing the proposal. The ballot as it has been approved and as it will appear for voters: PROPOSAL 15-1 A proposal to amend the State Constitution to increase the sales/use tax from 6% to 7% to replace and supplement reduced revenue to the School Aid Fund and local units of government caused by the elimination ofthe sales/use tax on gasoline and diesel fuel for vehicles operating on public roads, and to give effect to laws that provide additional money for roads and other transportation purposed by increasing th gas tax and vehicle registrationfees. The proposed amendment would: andprohibit usefor 4-year colleges/universities. Give effect to laws, including those that: — Increase sales/use tax to 7%, as authorized by constitutional amendment. — Increase gasoline/dieselfuel tax and adjust annuallyfor inflation, increase vehicle registrationfees, and dedicate rev­ enue for roads and other transportation purposes. — Expand competitive bidding and warrantiesfor roadprojects. Increase earned income tax credit. • Eliminate sale/use taxes on gasoline/dieselfuelfor vehicles on public roads. • Increaseportion ofuse tax dedicat­ ed to School Aidfund (SAF). • Expand use ofSAF to community colleges and- career/technical education, Should this proposal be adopted? Yes No _ Jr./Sr high school announces honor roll Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School has released the honor roll for the first semes­ ter of the 2014-15 academic year. To be named to the honor roll, students must earn a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Those earning all A’s are indicated with an aster­ isk.* 12th grade ♦Irene Accardi, Savanah Ackett, Lennart Bank, Trevor Berger, Katie Blodgett, Anna Sophie Bohlen, Samuel Bonney, Thitayapha Borisuthiyanee, Robert Bricker, Andrew Brighton, Erica Burkett, Lee Christopher, Mackenzie Collier, Cristina Crespo, Kodee Crouch, Olimpia Currini-Galletti, Sydney Denton, * Katie Dixon, Jessica Eaton, Michaela Eggert, Nichole Frazier, Shara Gillean, Andrew Hanford,, Hunter Hilton, Alec Hosmer, Corey Hricovsky, Alexandria Hughes, Beau Johnson, Leonie Konstandin, Jon Lehman, *Garrett Lesage, ♦Francesca Livraghi, Emma McGIocklin, Felix PenaCollier, Matthew Reid, Olivia Ricketts, Lucas Robles, Mercedes Scott, Hunter Sebastian, *Jadelyn Stewart, Gunner Tobias, Corey Turner and Iva Weiler. ! 1th grade Shiann Adams, Grant Adrianson, Glycerine Bauman, Megan Bonney, Noah Christopher, *Adam Cowden, Noah Cowden, Austin Creller, Alyssa Egbert, Isiah Garn, Jason Green, Seth Gurd, Brielle Hammond, Justin Heinsen, Alli Hickey, Grade Hilinski, Tia James, Michaela Johnson, Brandon Kenyon, Wyatt Ledford, Amber Lefanty, Taylor Medina, Emily Morris, *Sabrina Nelson, Daniel Ohler, Elysia Piedrola, Lyndi Rose, Jacqueline Rosenberg, Payton Rourke, Shamin Rowley, Payton Schrader, Zandra Siple, Abigail Smith, Savannah VanStee, Jasmine Vantyle, Brock Weiler and Nathan Wilkins. 10th grade Evan Adrianson, Drew Allen, Carie Betz, Jacob Brighton, Karley Childers, Athena Crane, Nathaniel Crane, Holden Creller, Jonah Denton, Mark Dixon, Alison Dodge’, Anthony Faynor, Brooke Fisher, Isaac Fisher, Auzzie Fuller, Raymond Halliwill, Jace Heinze, Sequoya Henigan, *Kyle Hoover, Andrew Hoyt, Elizabeth King, Brittney Kirby, Anthony Martin, Bekah Mater, Rachel Morris, Alex Musser, * Logan Ramey, *Audrey Reid, Jordan Reynolds, *Elizabeth Rushford, *Linsy Rushford, Walker Skelton, Danielle Struble and Dillon Walker. Ninth grade Carlee Allen, Chloe Ayers, Ryan Bennett, *Liam Boldrey, *Katelyn Cheeseman, Raven Corey, Victoria Dickinson, Stacie Ellison, *Emma Franklin, ♦Nathan Gorman, *Madison Gusey, William Hammond, Elizabeth Hosack-Frizzell, Kaylea Hughes, Olivia Kyle, Moria Leatherman, Stevan Linn, Matthew Martin, Samuel Martin, *Jacquelyn Mater, *Hannah McGIocklin, *Taryn Medina, Skyler Miller, Jacob Moore, Justin Moore, Dylan Rehm, Keeley Robinson, Baileigh Schrader, Brooklyn Scott, Dalton Smith, Dillon Terpening, Haili Trowbridge, Logan Valiquette, Dekota Wagner, ♦Molly Walker, *Karlee Wells, Hailey Woodall and Madalyne Young. Eighth grade Hailey Bolton, Gavin Booher, Taylor Bowerman, Mikayla Brighton, Anastasia Brooke, Elana Burkett, Cassey Childers, Logan Cobb, Jay de Cournaya, Wyatt Ellison, Colten Ermel, Gracie Fisher, Danielle Gorman, Grace Guernsey, Noah Hansen, Carson Hasselback, Eliana Heinze, David Hochstetler, Klyne Hughes, Hannah Hulsebos, Cassandra Linn, *Kenzie Maki-Mielke, Nicholas Martin, Taylor McCool, Marina Pena, Lane Pixley, Write us a letter! The Maple Valley News welcomes letters to the editor from readers, but there are a few conditions that must be met before they will be published. The requirements are: • All letters must be signed by the writer, with address and phone number provided for verification. All that will be printed is the writer’s name and community of residence. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 or e-mail to: news@j-adgraphics.com Genevive Remsing, Katelyn Rouhman, Vivian Russell, Chase Schriver, *Britani Shilton, Brenna Simpson, Cassidy Thompson, Megan Walker, Mckayla Weiler, Marlee Youngs and Austin Zank. Seventh grade Ryan Agee, *Parker ♦ Benjamin Anderson, Benedict, Logan Boldrey, Payton Bolton, Jaydi Briones, Cheyenne Brumm, Victoria Clark, ^Elizabeth Colyer, Ryleigh Courier, Hayden Curtis, Ashalee Ehlers, Quentin Faynor, Gloria Guernsey, Alison Hartwell, Wayion Hilinski, Samuel Hochstetler, Chase Hughes, Derrek Humble, Mckenna Johnson, *Blake Joppie, Imagyn Kirby, Aurora Linn, Jilian Moore, Marah Myers, *Eli Nelson, ♦Garrett Pearson, *Brooklyn Peters, Aubrey Pintar, Steven Preston, Avianna Robinson, Jonathan Rosenberg, Kimberly Santos, W. Austin Schantz, Kaycie Schrader, Alexis Steele, Josey Terpening, Katie Villanueva, *Jenna Weiler, Cameron Wells, ♦Tannon Williams and Amber Zinn. Sixth grade Emilee Allwardt, Kay Bansemer, Justice Burkett, Keilyn Carpenter, Jessica Curth, Rebecca Fairfield, ♦Adam Finkler, Kalin Foster, Cordell Frank, Kayli Hansen, Corbin Hasselback, Jesse Hochstetler, David Hosack-Frizzell, Dylan Humble, Jonas Hutchins, Kerk Kienutske, Lillyanne Laws, Carleigh Lundquist, * Alison McGIocklin, *Trista Medina, Beyonca Molson, Lane Morris, Chandler Murton, Nicholas Osborne, ♦Hannah Pixley, Alyssa Reid, Greggory Richardson, Jayden Rodriguez, Justin Schliep, Christian Schrader, Zachary Seaton, Blaze Sensiba, Mason Shroad, Sydney Skelton, Jocelyn Sweet, Shane Travis, Megan Valiquette, Curtis Walker, ♦Lyssa Lyssa Walker, Austin White and Ashlyn Wilkes. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, February 28, 2015 — Page 15 s s ts J ** U* bt| ^ t'Mi .•.hLaTk’f"cWi i7* 7fe* e *'*’»»lli,lfai l£fcW MhMijM Ba. (hi lajq, |® n (a fate M tails Rte Me Drib ■ ten Ntete'M , tei .talmbfe jJjf. tatat'K ta, W h te fei ■'* Wm toata?. W bjiSctafc*’ y, isj M te»««'i’ I J2f? 74^ *Ki ii $ 8*^ 8* &l** • �Page 16 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 28, 2015 Last Lions fall in blood round Lion ladies see cheer year at Division 4 regional tourney end at tough district tourney Franklin Ulrich scored the Individual State Finals the Lions lone win on the at the Palace of Auburn Hills though, falling 6-4 to mat Saturday. Ulrich topped Corbin Decatur’s Elijah Luth in Eckenberger from Niles the blood round (consola­ Brandywine 6-2 for his tion semifinals). He was one of five 29th victory of the season in the opening round of members of the Maple consolation at the Valley varsity wrestling Division 4 Individual team that competed in the Regional Tournament regional tournament. Holden Creller was the hosted by Cassopolis High only other Maple Valley School. Ulrich came up a victo­ wrestler to reach the blood ry shy of earning a spot in round. He got a forfeit victory to start the day at 285 pounds, but was pinned by Decatur’s Logan Kennedy in the championship semifinals. Watervliet’s David Curl pinned Creller in their blood round-match. . The Lions’ other regional qualifiers, Kodee Crouch at 130 pounds, Cole Decker at 189 pounds and Austin Creller at 215 pounds were each 0-2 on the day. With four of the ten or 15 best teams in the state in Division 4 all in the Lion’s district, advancing to regionals wasn’t going to be easy. The Lions did all right though at their Division 4 District Tournament hosted by Bath Saturday. The Lions were seventh in the ten-team field, finishing with over 600 points for the third time this season. Breckenridge the top ranked team in the state in Division 4 won the district championship with 765.12 points, while PewamoWestphalia was second with 762.70, Ithaca third with 711.88 and St. Louis fourth with 697.20. The top four teams earned a spot in today’s (Feb. 28) regional round of the state tournament. Montrose was fifth in the standings at Bath, with 669.92 points, followed by Webberville 620.58, Maple Valley 609.20, St. Charles 581.50, Vassar 561.66 and Springport 538.70. “We had some timing and execution errors,” said Maple Valley head coach Sarah Huissen, “but overall I was very pleased with their performance.” Breckenridge scored a 229.80 in round one, 222.92 in round two and a 312.40 in round three to win the dis­ trict championship. Those were the top scores in each round. The Maple Valley girls finished their season with a 194.2 in round one, a 167.50 in round two and a 247.5 in round three. “We are excited for the future,” Huissen said. “Every year we obtain more advanced skills and every year we compete with more advanced stunting on the floor. We are building a foundation and it takes time, but every year we set the bar higher and every year the girls step up to the chal­ lenge.” The Lions trailed Webberville by just .08 points heading into round three, after outscoring the Spartans in round two. The top four teams were clear after round one, the only four teams to score more than 200 points in round one. The top three teams were over 200 points in round two and Breckenridge was the lone team to surpass 300 points in round three. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! DOBBIN'SN ACDe/co COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory deafer computer programing for VVE HONOR GM pro tection protection pPlWaAnReRxAtNenTIdEeSd PWARRANTIES_ Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With All Makes ft Models 945-0191 o JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE. INC. 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Today’s diesel is much cleaner comparedto several years ago. Sulfur content has been reduced from well over 2000 parts per million to under 15 parts per million in today’s fuel. Diesel fuel is refined from crude oil to its useful form through a process which removes the sulfur and other contaminates harmful to our envi­ ronment. Refiners and distributors introduce additives to maintain lubricity lost from the removal of sulfur and insure quick starting and cold weather performance when needed. #2 Diesel fuel is commonly known for its use in the transportation industry. Heavy trucking and light duty trucks are the more popular choices for diesel engines. Most manufactures offer a wide range of choices when it comes to diesel vehicles available. BANK Nashville Olivet 109 5. Main Street (517) 852-1830 103 5. Main Street (269) 749-2811 WWW.EATONFED.COM Residential heating also provides a significant use for #2 heating Oil. Commonly used in Fuel Oil Furnaces, #2 Fuel Oil or Diesel Fuel produces a reliable energy source for many furnaces located in rural communities. #2 Diesel or Fuel Oil provide over 137,000BTU’s per gallon, compared to Propane’s output of 91,500BTU’s per gallon. A notable advantage in Propane residential use is the ability to choose efficiency up to 97% in propane furnaces. Other considerations are cleanliness and less maintenance with Propane energy. Next month's topic: How do I read my Gauge??? Aditorial 06864048 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-03-07.pdf 7e5eb3ae4a793a91dcfdbe5d132f9d1e PDF Text Text PLE VALLEY Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 10, March 7, 2015 A local paper oftoday! _ Maple Valley attends FFA Leadership Contest by Dillon Terpening Maple Valley FFA Reporter Two members of the Maple Valley FFA, Jadelyn and Stewart Josey Terpening, participated in the regional leadership con­ test at Hastings High School, on Feb. 19. Several parents also attended the contest to cheer on the competitors. Jadelyn received a second place, gold rating, in Extemporaneous Public Speaking. Josey took fourth place, gold, in Jr. High Creed Speaking. Jadelyn will be advancing to the state com­ petition. “I am very proud of Jadelyn and Josey for competing at regionals,” said Advisor Aaron Saari. “I am also excited that Jadelyn gets the opportunity to compete at the State level.” This year’s State FFA con­ tests will be held at Michigan Maple Valley High School senior Jadelyn Stewart State University Wednesday earns a second place, gold rating in Extemporaneous to Friday, March 11 to 13, as Speaking, at the FFA regionals competition in Hastings. part of the State FFA Jadelyn advances to the state competition March 11 to Convention. 13 at MSU. Josey Terpening earns a fourth place, gold rating in Jr. High Creed Speaking. Josey, representing the Maple Valley FFA, competes in regionals in Hastings. “Seussical” the musical on stage at Maple Valley by Anna Pash Maple Valley students Jadelyn Stewart and Sam Bonney pose with their second place win of $495 from the 5 Minutes Top competition on LCC’s West Campus. The students are with their business teacher, Jassen Dowling. Two Maple Valley students earn cash for business idea Maple Valley student’s Jadelyn Stewart and Sam Bonney competed in a "Shark Tank"-esque compe­ tition at the Lansing Community College-West Campus on Wednesday, March 4. This was called a 5 Minutes Top because presen­ ters were only given five minutes to pitch their idea. The Maple Valley stu­ dents earned second place and received a $495 cash prize. Students prepare and present a business idea to local business owners for a chance to win cash prizes and assistance in their endeavor. Jadelyn and Sam’s product is called Re­ Carnation. They take old newspapers and create plant containers to be put right into the ground. “Their product is great for the environment and it helps plants in that you don’t tamper with the roots in planting,” said teacher Jassen Dowling. Over 54 students submit­ ted ideas and 10 were chosen to compete. The contest was organized by Lucas Schauben of Eaton RESA in partnership with LCC, Mercentile Bank, Traction, Lyman Sheets Insurance Agency, Michigan Business Network, AHP, and LEAP. The ten students were from Eaton, Ionia, Barry, and Ingham Counties. “The goal of the program is to promote growth in our community and promote young entrepreneurs,” said Dpwling. “Jadelyn and Sam did an amazing job and are looking to take their product to Lansing Youth Startup Challenge at the Lansing Center, April 29, and to the Generation E Showcase at the Kellogg Arena, May 7.” Student Reporter Enter the world of Dr. Seuss where anything is pos­ sible with all the thinks you can think. Based mostly on the stories Horton Hears a Who, Miss Gertrude McFuzz, and Horton Lays an Egg, “Seussical” weaves these classics together with at least 15 of his other grand tales in this amazing voyage for the young and the old. Traveling everywhere from the Jungle of Nool to McElligott’s Pool to even Palm Beach, this is not a story one will forget. The show follows the adventures of Horton, o or on, an eepan elephant wo who discovers that he hears voices coming from a speck of dust. Although ridiculed by other animals in the Jungle of Nool for believing in something that he cannot see, he discovers that within this tiny speck of dust exists the smallest planet in the uni­ verse with citizens known as ,Whos. Horton stubbornly persists in his belief that the Whos exist, testing the bounds of loyalty and faith. Patrons are encouraged to join the adventure where a person is a person, no matter how small and where the smallest of all is the one that saves them all. Performances are Thursday through Saturday, March 12, 13, 14 at 7 p.m. each night and a matinee at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Maple Valley High School auditorium. The musical is directed by Julie Nelson, Amanda Smith and Hollie Auten. Assistant directors are Sherry Eldridge Rehearsing a scene for “Seussical” are three mem­ bers of the bird girls (from left) Anna Sophia Bohlen, Savannah VanStee and Keeley Robinson. The musical is this week Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Maple Valley High School. and Rachel Ridder with stu­ dent director Adam Cowden. Choreography is by Kimberly Rodgriguez. The cast by character and actor is: Horton, Lee Christopher and Lucas Miller; Cat in the Hat, Catie Eldridge; Mayzie, Anna Pash; Jolo, Holly Rosin and See MUSICAL, page 4 In This Issue • Fuller Street students participate in art show • Annual tree-yearbook pizza sale begins • Lions last comeback bid ends a little short in district semi’s • Lion boys set to chase another district title �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, March 7,2015 1948 syrup festival included equestrian contests, air show, Aunt Jemima and more by Michelle Falcon Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Miscellaneous updates: Bond news — Bids were opened publicly on Thursday, March 5, at the central office. These will be reviewed and interviews will be conducted next week. There will be a special board meeting Monday, March 16, to approve contracts. These contracts are for work to be done in Phase One which includes the high school gym, high school site work, Maplewood and Fuller Elementary Schools. Maplewood Elementary will be first, beginning the week of Spring break. Next will be the high school track, gymnasium, and then Fuller Street Elementary. All information is available on the district website under the bond update tab. Strategic plan — School board members will hear from Michigan Association of School Boards facilitator Rod Green on Monday, March 9, at the regular meeting. The five-year plan will include vision, mission, and belief statements along with goals in the areas of student achievement, technology, communication^ and finance/operations/facilities. Once adopted, presentations will be made to the staff, community and the public to explain the details of implementation. Food service — The free summer lunch program will begin Monday, June 22 and end Friday, Aug. 21. This year, the locations wil be in Nashville, Vermontville, and at the high school. Healthy lunches will be served to all students up to age 18. No identification is required and adult meals may be purchased. In addition, after spring break, we will provide free dinners to students who come to the high school. This program is free of charge to students Monday through Thursday. Bullying information — Barry County District Court Judge Michael Schipper presented at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School on Friday, March 6. His focus was on enhancing student knowledge of cyber safety in the areas of;; bullying/cyber-bullying; Facebook; Snapchat; sexting; race; and the legal consequences of using alcohol, drugs and tobacco. The school district is modifying consequences and procedures in dealing with these issues.. Musical — “Seussical the Musical” will be performed next week, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 12, 13 and 14 in the MVHS auditorium. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors, and $5 for students. Hope to see you there. Blood drive — There will be a blood drive sponsored by the American Red Cross this Monday, March 9, from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Student volun­ teers are helping with this event. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! Hastings High School PTO's 2nd Annual SPRING EXPO will be held Saturday, March 14th at Hastings High School 520 W. South St. from 10 am - 4 pm 150+ Vendors, crafters, small business, non-profits, Home party consultants, and school clubs. Silent auction of over 200 items, that range from items made in the building trades class, tickets to a home Detroit Tigers ball game, items made from our crafters, car rental, hopper passes to Disney World, certificates to eat at several local restaurants. A list of the vendors along with the silent auction items are on the school website: www.hasskl2.org. If you would like to participate as a vendor or donate to the silent auction please don’t hesitate to contact the school office or the chairperson for 2015 Mary Rivett 269-945-7510 To mark the 75th anniver­ sary of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, the Maple Valley News is reprinting stories on thefestival published over the decades. Copies of the Vermontville Echo have been supplied by Jim Zemke. This story on the eighth annual festival was published in the Vermontville Echo April, 6, 1948. Free pancakes, sausages, maple syrup and coffee will again be the highlight of the eighth annual maple syrup festival to be held in Vermontville all day Saturday, April 17. L. Verne Slout, program chairman, said today there would be activity from 9:30 a.m. when the Vermontville High School band playss a half-hour concert, until after the two dances Saturday evening. Although all details have not been worked out, a partial program indicates a full day. The information booth will open at 9 a.m. and every visitor to this little village will be asked to register. At 10:30 o’clock Earl Gehman will welcome some 60 Flying Michigan Farmers who have promised to fly in for the day. At 11 o’clock there is to be a demonstration at the Wilson landing field at the northeast comer of the village of new planes, cross­ way landing gear and other new phases of aeronautics. Free pancakes are to be served in the gymnasium of the schoolhouse. Aunt Jemima of the Quaker Oat company will entertain with her large repertoire of songs from the stage in the gymna­ sium. At 12:30 o’clock, the high school band, under the baton of Henry Nelson, will give another half-hour concert, and at 1 p.m. Mr. Gehman, assisted by Gordon Lovell, two of Vermontville’s aeroists, will present trophies to the oldest aviator flying in for the festival, the youngest flyer and one name drawn by lot. At 1:30 o’clock the parade will start from the north end of Main Street. The high school band will lead, and riding clubs will make the parade a colorful affair. The parade will continue down Main Street past the review­ ing stand where judges select a “royal couple” from among the riders. The riding clubs will then go directly to the field inside the village limits where several contests will be run off for the amusement of the crowd. There will be a flag drill, speed and action for men, speed and action for women, reining contest for men, reining contest for women, and a horsemanship contest for children under 12 years of age. At this time the entertainment chairman will announce the names of the royal couple. The show at the field will close with musical chairs for men, and there are to be tro­ phies for each event for first place, and ribbons for second and third place. From here the riders will form an escort for the royal couple, who will then ride back to the reviewing stand, where Dr. L.D. Kelsey, president of the village, on horseback, will crown the honored man and woman with western hats, CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Mar. 7 Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Mar. 17 Mar. 19 Mar. 21 Mar. 23 From the Pulpit Ordinary by Pastor Gary Simmons Pastor of Nashville, Vermontville and Woodland United Methodist Churches For nearly four years, I have been traveling around the towns near the border of Barry and Eaton Counties preaching in several of the Methodist churches and min­ gling with many folks. The one thing I’ve found in com­ mon with everyone I meet is that we are all just ordinary folks. I mean that as a compliment. Abraham Lincoln is credited with once saying, “The Lord prefers common-looking people. That’s the reason he made so many of them.” That quote brings a smile to my face because it reminds me ofhow God is not impressed by what people look like and what their status is in society. Rather, God is more impressed by a faithful heart and a humble spirit. After all, we are told in Isaiah 53:2 that Jesus “ ... had no beau­ ty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appear­ ance that we should desire him.” No, Jesus most likely did not have the striking good looks that we always see portrayed in the most popular movies about his life. And even further, Jesus lived and acted with great humility. Philippians 2 reminds us that Jesus, “ ... being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advan­ tage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death — even death on a cross.” Indeed, Jesus’ life amongst us was extraordinary. But not because of his winsome charm or through flashy actions. Rather, Jesus was extraordinary in the way he lived and loved while walking around in an ordinary body with common folks in ordinary places. I think that is what he wants for you and me, too. He wants to bless us with extraordinarily lives in the midst of the ordinary. He wants us to enjoy and celebrate the beau­ ty of being ordinary folks with ordinary lives in an ordi­ nary part of the world. I encourage you to celebrate the blessing ofthe life that he has given to you. Let him transform your common everyday life into something that he finds extraordinary. May God bless us all as we walk in humility and faith in him. which will become the prop­ erty of the couple. The maple syrup sale then will begin. At 3 o’clock the high school championship base­ ball team will play a game. Their opponents have not been selected. At 3:30 there will be a 15-minute radio broadcast from Vermontville’s Main Street. In the evening there will be free movies at the operg house, an old-fashioned square dance at the school­ house and modem dance at the opera house. Lloyd Eaton is in charge of the free pancakes and Roy Weeks is president of the festival association. Science Saturday, 9 a.m., old Hastings public library (Community Room) Horse Project New Member Parent Meeting, 6:30 p.m., KCC Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m„ KCC Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. Exploration Days registration begins in the Extension office, 7 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Teen Leadership Training, 1 p.m., old Hastings Public Library building (Community Building) Rabbit Pre-fair Member Information Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, Emmanuel Episocpal Church Area students on Olivet College dean’s list A total of 324 students have been named to the Olivet College 2014 fall 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. An asterisk* indicates the student earned a 4.0 grade point average for the semester. Local students on the list include: Bellevue Raquel Brumit, Ashlyn Coats, Lindsey Goodman, Kristin Ormsbee, *Katherine Pestun, Kial Schafer. Charlotte — * Levi Armstrong, Bruce Baker, Carlos Barajas, Ryan Bartolacci, Lindsey Crandell, *Anna Davis, *Meghan Eldred, Michael Emenhiser, Carrie Fudge, Alissa Heiser, Blane Heisler, Abygail Maldonado, *Andrew McLain, Jacob Myers, Kelsie Newman, Ayren Parrish, Kalah Royer, Erica Smith, *Leighla Smith, Traci *Smith, Derrik Southern. Dowling — *Taylor Gorr. Mulliken — Delaina Malloy, *LeeAnne Wonser. Nashville — Angelina Daberkow, Nathaniel VanStee. Vermontville — ,*Justin Parks, Ashley Shook, Cody Sivyer. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hear­ ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 06858423 Cane needs VOo’ /i avflvfl youA hI ome J angelsonthego46@yahoo.com 959 1/2 Williams Dr Hastings, mi 49058 (269)953-2031 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, March 7,2015 — Page 3 M.V. Schools announce staff member of the month Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, March 9 Hamburger, potato wedges, coleslaw, apple, bun. salad, tropical fnrit, cookie. Wednesday, March 11 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, Mandarin oranges, whole wheat roll. Thursday, March 12 Ham pasta salad, marinat­ ed vegetables, diced pears, granola bar. Tuesday, March 10 Friday, March 13 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, beets, fruit cup, bread/roll. Tuna macaroni salad, car­ rot raisin salad, citrus sec­ tions, crackers. Wednesday, March 11 Turkey chili, tossed salad, banana, crackers. - Thursday, March 12 Smothered pork cutlet, mashed potatoes with gravy, Prince Charles blend, grapes, combread. Friday, March 13 Alaskan stuffed salmon with sauce, baked potato, peas, tossed salad, spiced apples. • Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, March 9 Sliced roast beef and Provolone cheese, potato salad, applesauce, bun. Tuesday, March 10 Cheese cubes and club crackers, pea and cheese < ^^Knafet ^WaanlGia^ 1 iM^U n feDdMr. ta Wa-liiiifc i ijj Hia - Hm Hr.WkYih. lit Wt-M" ■a ittn. W larif-'ta Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, March 9 Hamburger, broccoli, baked beans, apple, bun. Tuesday, March 10 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, beets, apple­ sauce, whole grain roll. Wednesday, March 11 Turkey chili, seasoned potatoes, Brussels sprouts, banana, crackers. Thursday, March 12 Smothered pork cutlet, combread stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, fruit cup. Friday, March 13 Alaskan stuffed salmon with sauce, brown rice pilaf, peas, carrots, orange. Robin Hamilton has been named staff of the month for the Maple Valley School dis­ trict. She was nominated by Kellie and Bruce Hanford. She has worked with their Activities Calendar son Andrew Hanford as his Monday, March 9 teacher for the last four Hastings: Card Making 9 years. a.m.; Music with Sam; “We want to say she has BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 been and is his biggest asset p.m.; Hand Crafts 12;45and cheerleader,” said the 2:30 p.m. Woodland: Hanfords in their nomina­ k S i p b o / tion. “Andrew would not be Shuffleboard. H,W,N graduating from Maple Reminiscence. RSVP St. Valley without her guidance Pat’s Party. to press on in school and per­ Tuesday, March 10 sonal growth. Mrs. Hamilton Hastings: Play Wii 9 a.m.; really cares for the children Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; in her charge and will do Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; anything to help them Zumba 5:15 p.m. achieve their goals. She has Wednesday, March 11 gone over and beyond by Hastings: Card Making 9 taking the time to provide a.m.; Music with Sam; emails, phone calls to make Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. sure Andrew was meeting Woodland: Skipbo and our goals. She even met us Shuffleboard; Legal Aid. on weekends to insure paper­ Turkeyville RSVP w/pay- work was completed through ment. MRS. Mrs. Hamilton is a Thursday, March 12 - blessing to our family in Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 Andrew’s growth into a fine a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 young man.” a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Hamilton has been with Nashville: TV Time. Friday, March 13 Robin Hamilton, a spe­ cial education teacher, is Maple Valley Schools’ staff member of the month. Maple Valley Schools for 16 years beginning with the opening of the first Early Fours program at Kellogg School. Then, spending 11 years on staff at Fuller Elementary School. The past four years have been with students at the Maple Valley High School. “At first I was very con­ cerned and, honestly, a bit frightened regarding moving - Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m.; BYOG/Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Breakfast and dinner served at Vermontville church U/alKers Variety 5*^® “Come on down to Walker's Variety Store for all ofyour household needs." • Furniture • Clothing Vermontville United Methodist Church is serving meals monthly at its Men’s Community Breakfast and at its community dinners. are the breadsticks and garlic This month’s breakfast is bread among others. Saturday, March 14, from 8 Students who have already to 10 a.m. The menu has bis­ paid for a yearbook will cuits and sausage gravy, eggs receive a refund provided cooked to order, sausage, they have sell a minimum of pancakes, maple Syrup and 24 items and their names Texas toast. appear on the sales list from The community dinner, the yearbook publishing held the third Wednesday of company. each month, is scheduled this An added incentive is a month for March 18 from 5 grand prize of $50 to be to 7 p.m. The dinner is open awarded to the student who to anyone and everyone. The sells the highest number of church is located on the four items. main comers ofVermontville at 108. N. Main. Annual free-yearbook pizza sale begins The Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School yearbook staff is offering all students in grades sixth to 12 an oppor­ tunity to earn a free 2015 yearbook. The fundraiser begins Monday, March 16; brochures and sales informa­ tion will be distributed to students in their first-hour classes. Orders are due by Thursday, March 26. Completed order forms should be taken to Cindy Gatewood’s class, room B-3. Orders will be delivered Wednesday, April 29. To qualify for a free year­ book, students need to sell a minimum of 24 individual items. This year’s selection includes pizzeria-style piz­ zas, bread sticks and garlic bread, among other food items. There are also desserts such as cinnamon rolls and cheesecake plus several types of cookie dough and other ready-made snack items. Each pizza is pre­ made and ready to bake, as ,dii to the high school,” said Hamilton. “However, it has been a unique experience. Words cannot describe my last four years at the high school, guiding and teaching students I had previously worked with at Fuller Elementary. Not many teach­ ers are lucky enough to observe a student at both ends of their school careers. To see them grow and share their interests has been amazing. Guiding them edu­ cationally and assisting them with transitioning into col­ lege and careers for the future has been both a learn­ ing experience and a chal­ lenge. “Last year at graduation, I think I was as proud as most parents (yes, tissues in hand) when I saw some of the first students I taught at Maple Valley Early Fours walk the stage and receive diplomas. Although I am very flattered with being nominated for staff of the month it’s not about me, it’s about the won­ derful students and families I work with at Maple Valley.” • Household goods • Kids Toys Specializing in household “Clean-Outs” Accepting household donations MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 205 15 S..2-06 Main * 9-6 Nashville M tSM a3?n .St.M.-F a. sSatv. fOe-2 dobbins ACDetco COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer No computer programing for Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With All Makes Models & JEFF DOBBIN’S -AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE 8 j 4® 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. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service ................... 9 a.m. Sunday School................ 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... P.M. Worship............. 11 a.m. .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training . PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St.,. Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. ...................... Church Service 11: 00 a.m. .............................. Fellowship All Are Welcome! PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School. .. ..10 a.m. A.M. Service...... ...11:15 a.m. P.M. Service..... .......... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service..... ................... 6 p Wed. Service .......................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets QUIMBY • UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ................ 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer 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 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: Worship Service................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School......... " . .11:00 a.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 203 N. State, Nashville 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 06861049 �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 7,2015 Teens Own the Night at Putnam Library Putnam District Library’s Own fire Night is an interac­ tive program for teens in grades sixth to 12. During Own the Night, the library is closed to all but teens. The goal is for teens to have the opportunity to experience something they may never have before in a fun environ­ ment with their friends, said Kayla Thornton, library aide. Suzanne Pufpaff of Pufpaffs Fiber Processing LLC, in Nashville, was the guest presenter in early February. She brought along wool and demonstrated how to do felting. This was some­ thing none of the attending teens had ever done before. At the most recent Own the Night, on Feb. 23, teens explored Minecraft and Pixel art in non-traditional ways using perler beads to make Library aide Savannah Shilton (far right) looks for colored wool along with Katie Villanueva (from left), Ana Brooke, Christy Brooke, Esther Brooke and Leah Priesman at Teens Own the Night event at Putnam District Library. Jared Mater displays his Pokemon made entirely out of perler beads. Jared is at the Teens Own the Night bimonthly event at Putnam District Library. favorite Minecraft characters and shapes along with other video game favorites. This Monday, March 9, teens will hear about geneal­ ogy, presented by Chelsea Johnson from Marshall District Library. Teens will dig up their roots to find out where they (or a person from local history) came from. March 23 will focus on Zentangle. This is an art form that is part art and part meditation. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Village of Vermontville Seeking Temporary Part Time Employee PUBLIC HEARING The Vermontville Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for fiscal year April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016 at the Opera House on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. ’The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at Vermontville Township Office and Library. Vermontville Township Board BIDS 06864355 Maple Valley Schools is now taking bids from interested consultants for a Voice Data Communication System Visit http://www.rnvs.k 12.mi.us/ourdistrict/rfps/ or https://www.gracon.com/main.php?id=openrfp for information on the proposal. Sealed bids will be received at Maple Valley Schools ATTNiTFacy George Administration Building 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml 49096-9503 All bids must be submitted by Monday, April 13,2015 at 4:30 p.m. “Teens will learn how to doodle their stress away and make something that looks awesome at the same time,” said Thornton. Library events are listed online at Facebook, and at www.putnamlib.org, or stop in in person. The 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. a § <6 8 MUSICAL, contiued from page 1 Evan Brandenburg; Mr. Fust, Kailey Fust, Kyleigh Mayor, Kayli Hansen; Vlad Scott, Julia Mater, Olivia Vlkadikoff, Adam Cowden; Roush, Trenton Billings, Gertrude McFuzz, Sabrina Addyson Raffler, Sedona Nelson; Sour Kangaroo, Jones and Danica Flory. Zandra Siple; Mrs. Mayor, Abeni Hartwell; Yertle the Turtle, Sedona Jones; young For Sale kangaroo, Giana Rodriguez; AFFORDABLE PROPANE bird girls — Anna Sophie FOR your home/farm/busiBohlen, Savannah Van Stee, ness. No delivery fees. Call Keeley Robinson and Emily for a free quote. Diamond Iszler; the Wickershams — Propane 269-367-9700 Lee Christopher, John Business Services Vincent, Erin French, Lucas Miller, Lizzy Shilton; jungle GARAGE DOOR & opener of Nool and circus animals repair special. $30 off broken — Cowden, Donald Walker, spring or opener repair. Free Aurora Linn, Katelynn estimates. Call Global Dis­ Garage Doors, Vincent, Emma Dyhr- count (616)334-3574. Nielsen, Haylee Scott, Olimpia Curini Galletti, Help Wanted Damion Walker; Who-ville GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ community Elizabeth ICE: is now accepting appli­ Christopher, Adriana cations. Must be 18 to apply, Billings, Reid Rosin, Lily valid Michigan drivers li­ Rosin, Kyla VanAlstine, Lily cense and able to pass drug Miller, Lilly Faurot, Kelsey test. New applicants only. (269)838-8536 Call 269-945-9554 for Maple valley News action ads! FLOOR CARE SPECIALIST This full time position consists of the following duties: waxing, stripping, and buffing floors, along with some general house­ keeping duties.' Hours of work are 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. including rotating- weekends and holidays. Experience is required. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, life insur­ ance, vacation, sick time, and holiday pay. Starting wage is 11.33 to 13.48 per hour, based on experience. 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Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 7,2015 — Page 5 NEWS FROM THE PUTNAM ■ DISTRICT LIBRARY Fourth graders Malia Whitfield of Patti Braun’s class and Alex Nelson from Angel Christopher’s class, pose by their art work displayed in the hallways of Fuller Street Elementary. The work will be on display at the school until March 18. High school stu­ dents’ work will be exhibited at the Maple Valley High School from March 18 to 31. Gideon Scott (from left), Cam Carpenter and two helpers load up sleds with ice blocks to emulate Frozen characters Kristoff and Sven at Putnam District Library’s “Frozen” event. Putnam news includes “Frozen,” a pig and Legos 5 ■■••Vias if?ui •■vtatnBBts »MKina3ri(Ki BVBrsreii'ttai ■ taw M pO aausoun jjrfjosW*' ****** A mystical and magical place occurred Saturday, Feb. 28 when Putnam District Library became transformed into all things frozen. Disney^s movie, “Frozen,” was the inspiration for the family event with activities for everyone. Close to 50 children and parents participated-in the festivities of the day. Face painting, done by the newly crowned Maple Syrup Festival Queen Zandra Siple, was indeed the hit of the event. Wintery designs, and little Svens and Olafs donned the faces of toddlers on up to teens. Pig character to visit sto­ rytime The pig character from Laura Numeroffs books If You Give a Pig a Party and If You Give a Pig a Pancake will be attending storytime this coming Wednesday at Putnam District Library at 11 a.m. Storytime is for the A happy Jazmyn Smith was one of four grand prize youngest library patrons the last three Wednesdays of winners. Jazmyn was eager to go home with a Frozen each month. The time is book bag of her choice. intended for babies through givers. Families will receive thanks to a partnership with preschoolers and their care- a new book and goodie bag Eaton Great Start. Fuller Street students participate in art show Several students at Fuller Street Elementary are show­ ing their art work on the sec­ ond floor of the Courts and Law building in Hastings. The show began March 2 and goes through March 18. The high school students will be showing work from March 18 to 31. A similar showing of student work is at Fuller Street in the art room hallway. These pieces will be on display through confer­ ences. Students participating are listed by location, name, grade and teacher. “We would love to have you stop by the court house and see the work,” said Judy Fox elementary art teacher. Art show participants by class, teacher and students are: kindergarten, Shannon Set clocks forward tonight Powers — Alex Shepard, Kimberly Jackson, Iris Braden, *Dalton Rose; kindergarten, Kelly Gardner — * Kiylee Kirby, Presley Hricovsky, Hope D’Agostino, *Tyler Curtis; kindergarten, Matt Gordoneer Camoron Gardner-Canfield, Temperance Jenkins, Kearson Keiffer; first grade, Mary Keeley — *Serentiy Buttleman, *Dayton Hillard, Braden Denton, Kendon Moore; second grade, Carmelle Markwart *James Stephens, Ana Hutchinson, Izzabelle Taylor, *Lydon Rogers; third grade, Natalie Donovan — Jack & Judy s Country Kettle Cafe Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8, Legos and books when clocks are moved for­ Lego Build-a-Book report ward one hour. is the family event for The extra hour of daylight Saturday, March 28. All ages in the evening will continue are welcome to build a cre­ through until Nov. 1. ation and enter it into the competition at 11 a.m. Everyone will receive prizes and grand prizes will be awarded by judges. A fami­ ly Lego building activity will begin at 11:30 a.m. For more 3 information contact the library at 517-852-9723 or stop by 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. St. Patricks Day is right around the comer and we will be celebrating during Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner! Corned BeefHash, Ruebens, ComedBeef& Cabbage Emma Gutchess, Mykaela Scurlock, Gabe Raffler, Logan Bowers, Robert Laws, Deloris Steury, Kadence Lentz, Haleigh Grove, Alex Graha; fourth grade, Patti Braun Caddin Carey, ♦Xavier Chrysler, *Lydia Schilz, Emily Walker, MacKensi McManamey, Chase Rathbum; fifth grade, Laurie Pettengill — Kyleigh Scott, Lauren Upright, ♦Garrett Backe, Ariel George, Katie Chuhak, Weston Fisher, *Noah Scott, Olivia Williams. ♦ Students with works on display at the Courts and Law building in Hastings. 2 for $15.00 Dinner Specials Sunday thru Thursday 4-8p.m. (that’s every night except Friday) Includes 2 Dinners of Your Choice * 1/2 lb. Smoked Pork Chop * Country Fried Steak * Chicken Strips * Flat Iron Steak With: * Vegetable * Potato Soup & Salad Bar * Dessert Nashville s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main, Nashville* 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Nashville IER ir awJAy I vr .............................. — SHOPPING 133 S. Main HASTINGS 4 Arianna Billings receives a beautiful snowflake design from Maple Syrup Festival Queen Zandra Siple. Zandra paints wintery designs and Frozen characters while decked out in her finest “Frozen” attire. Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You're In, You’re Out... You're HL me SHOWTIMES @ GoodrichQualityTheaters.com and 269-205-4900 and Fandango.com Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 6 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, March 7,2015 A week of Nashville relived over the decades This “Memories of the past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished iifthe Maple Valley News March 5,1985. Memories of the Past 1874 — Old Dr. Chapin of Maple Grove broke his leg Wednesday while trying to load a Jog on his sleighs, and the leg may have to be ampu­ tated. Dr. Chapin is an old $5,695. 1879 — B.H. Hoag, with man, 100 years old, and says he has been married seven H.M. Lee accompanying him, drove his team of 4times. 1876 —. L. Adda Nichols, year-olds Monday from Nashville’s illustrious poet downtown Nashville to the has her new book of poems Newton House in Hastings in just off the press. It is enti­ exactly one hour and 15 min­ tled, The Traveler and the utes. How is that for a 12 1/2-mile drive? Poet. 1881 — The village trea­ 1878 The committee surer ’s annual report shows for building the new country poor house met Thursday that the village has a balance and awarded the building of of more than $1,000, which same to S.W. Walrath and is better than usual. 1884 — L.J. Wheeler has Walter Stillwell, both of Nashville, for the sum of sold his brick house and lots to John E. Barry. Consideration, $2,000 ... D.C. Griffith has bought the lot upon which DeRiar’s oar factory stood and has moved his evaporating works there­ on. 1887 — Thursday, Editor Omo Strong, packed his grip and took his exit southward, intending to do the principal cities and bring up in Florida. His impressions of the country, people, etc., will be faithfully chronicled in The News. 1892 — The Lentz Table Mail came into Nashville via the Michigan (later New York) Central Railroad, and seasonal winter weather sometimes hindered its arrival. In March 1900, while cutters were selling well and sleighing was excellent, the only complaint was “that heavy drifts have held up the trains and raised hobs with mail deliveries.” This undated early scene shows an arrival at the Nashville depot, which later became a freight house when the new brick station was built in 1904. With a team of 4-year-old horses and accompanied by a companion, B.H. Hoag in 1879, drove-his buggy from downtown Nashville to Hastings in one hour and 15 min­ utes. His speed in covering the distance rated a comment in The Nashville News. The appearance of downtown Nashville had changed quite dramatically in the 30 years elapsed from time of Hoag’s trip until this 1909 photo, but horses were still the prin­ cipal means of transportation. A favorite early March outing in Nashville some 70 years ago was a leisurely Sunday afternoon stroll to nearby sugar bushes to watch maple syrup-making. These four young men were on such an expedition when this circa-1912 photo was taken, according to Wiliam H. Hecker (from left) others are Harry Laurent, Harry Williams and Howard Messimer. Note box camera carried by Laurent. TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON 2015 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 915 Reed St., Nashville, Michigan 49073, to examine and review the 2015 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable val­ ues, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricul­ tural denials: Tuesday, March 3 2015 - 2:30 pm Organizational Meeting Monday, March 9,2015 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 10,2015 - 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 to 4:00 pm And on such additional days as required to hear all persons who have given notice of the desire to be heard until assessment rolls have been revised, corrected and approved. APPEALS ARE HEARD ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS; letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 5:00 pm March 9,2015. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2015 are as follows: Agricultural............. 52.98% .. 0.9438 Commercial............. 49.52% .. 1.0097 Industrial................. 48.22% . . 1.0369 Residential............... 46.86% .. 1.0670 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 services, 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. Castleton Township Clerk 915 Reed St. PO Box 679 Nashville, MI 49073 '517-852-9479 06863970 Company is now working more than 30 hands and can­ not keep up with orders. 1899 The entertain­ ment given at the opera house Monday evening by the Independent Order of Foresters was received very favorably by the large crowd that turned out for the occa­ sion. Local people who took part in the program were Carl McDerby, Dell Fowler, Marie Rasey, Dr. L.F. Weaver, Mrs. J.L. Wolcott, Weta Wilkinson, Ed and Hany White and Mrs. Isabel Boise. 1900 — C.L. Glasgow reports his firm has sold 27 cutters this season. Sleighing has been excellent the past two weeks and the only com­ plaint is that heavy drifts have held up the trains and raised hobs with mail deliv­ eries. 1902 — At the Literary Society meeting tonight, F.E. VanOrsdal and John Purchis will favor the company with several numbers on the gui­ tar and mandolin. 1903 The News is installing another new Chandler & Price Gordon job press and now can claim to be the best equipped print­ ing establishment between Jackson and Grand Rapids. 1904 — There is excellent prospect that a House Bill will be passed, giving rural mail carriers a salary increase from $600 a year to $720. Anyone who has fol­ lowed the rural carriers on their rounds this severe win­ ter will admit they have it coming. 1906 — New maple sugar is selling at 12 cents a pound. 1911 — George VanDeventer, who has been ill with smallpox at the home of his father-in-law, J.S. Wellman, at the old Baptist chapel, has been released from quarantine, completely recovered. There were no more cases and since the place has been thoroughly fumigated upstairs and down, there is now no possi­ ble danger of further conta­ gion. 1912 — Never before seen or heard in Nashville, mov­ ing pictures with all the talk­ ing and grand effects pro­ duced by a company of actors behind the curtain; Saturday night. Admission 10 and 15 cents. 1924 — R.H. Olin brought through a new Overland sedan from Toledo Friday. [Olin operated an auto agency in Nashville for sev­ eral years.] 1925 — Nashville’s bas­ ketball teams have been going good the past week. The boys beat Vermontville High School 17-11; both boys and girls high school teams beat Middleville with­ out any trouble Friday night and an all-star team beat a Hastings pick-up team, 47-6, Saturday night. 1926 — Seth Graham has his new brick house ready for the roof, having many pleasant days this winter in which to work. Matt Howell is superintending the carpen­ ter work. 1927 Four Mulliken men had a thrilling experi­ ence last Thursday afternoon when their Chevrolet sedan broke through the ice of Saubee Lake and sank in about 20 feet of water... The running boards held the car up long enough to let the occupants pile out. Friday the car was drawn to the sur­ face by means of a derrick, which got out of order and left the machine suspended until Saturday afternoon. 1929 — Several have tapped their sugar bushes and new syrup is coming into town. Now for some good old-fashioned johnny cake and maple syrup. 1930 - The Try-Me Bottling Company, recently moved here from Battle Creek, last Thursday shipped its first truck load of Try-Me beverage from the local plant in the W.A. Quick building on South Main Street. The public may see the bottling machine in action as it auto­ matically washes the bottles, fills them with any one of several flavored drinks, caps the bottle and delivers it ready for the case. 1933 — Under a new law made immediately effective and signed by Gov. Comstock March 1, automo­ bile and truck owners through Michigan will be permitted to pay for their 1933 license plates in half yearly installments. Stickers, good until Aug. I, are being prepared for issuance to those who decide to take advantage of the half-year plan. 1936 Work on the WPA-village water project continues to progress. The pumping units, which were removed from the freight depot to the pumphouse last week and set in place, have been fastened and most of the pipes hooked up. The Continued next page �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 7,2015 — Page 7 From previous page pump-house roof has been completed, and considerable 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 ANTHONY MOORE, Mortgagors, Mortgage to Electronic Systems Inc. Registration (MERS) as nominee for Advantage Lending Corp.,, Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of October, 2009 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of October, 2009 in Liber Instrument # 200910130010098 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty-one Ninety-nine Thousand and 29/100 ($81099.29), 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 26th day of March, 2015 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 5.750 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, situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOT NUMBER 48 OF THE LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 100, AND LOT 49 OF THE LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS NUMBER 2, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 87. 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 responsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 2/21/2015 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 BOA FHA MOOREANT (02­ 21)(03-14) 0683590 cleaning up has been accomplished. 1938 — Morning Glory Rebekkah Lodge Friday night received to member­ ship Mrs. Horace Babcock by transfer from the Traverse LEGAL NOTICE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION 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 Christopher Vlietstra and Heather Hoffman, , Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of January, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of January, 2010 in Instrument No. of Barry 201001250000724 County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to CAR­ RINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-eight 51/100 and ($90538.51), 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 9th day of April, 2015 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 necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 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 Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as fol­ lows, to wit: The East 1/2 of Lot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2, and Lot 3 except the East 60 feet thereof, all in Block 49 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, 'except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. 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 damaging the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 03/07/2015 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC _ Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC. Attorney for CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy,-Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 CMS VlietstraChris (03-07)(03-28) 06864449 City lodge. A chop suey lunch was enjoyed, with Mrs. Luelda Olsen and Mrs. Etta Baker as committee. 1939 — Clarice Greenfield was in Jackson Tuesday taking the examina­ tion for telegraph operator. 1949 — Roy Garlinger was one of the few local maple syrup producers who capitalized on the brief run last week. Tom Maker’s IGA store bought some of his syrup, and offered it for sale Saturday at $5.95 a gallon, figuring, Tom said, that tran- LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Amanda Pasch, an unmarried woman, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2009 and recorded November 12, 2009. in Instrument Number 200911120011068, Barry County Records, Michigan; and Affidavit of Correction, recorded April 23, 2014, in Instrument Number 2014-004033. 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 Fifty-Three Thousand Seventeen and 13/100 Dollars ($53,017.13), including interest at 5.625% 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 place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 2, 2015. Said premises are located in the Town­ ship of Maple Grove, Barry Coun­ ty Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michi­ gan, described as; commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 298.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds West 60.01 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 sec­ onds East 220.00 feet along the West right of way line of State Trunk Line M-66, thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 sec­ onds West 480.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 03 min­ utes 55 seconds East 480.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements restric­ tions and rights of way of record. Affidavit of Affixture of Manufac­ tured Home, recorded in Instru­ ment No. 1153945. Property con­ tains a Manufactured Home: Manufacturer; Fortune; Year of Manufacture: 2000; Serial No. FHMI05233N. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined 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 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. Dated: Febru­ ary 28, 2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-001854 (02-28)(03-21) sients might grab some. A few did. 1950 — At their regular dinner meeting at Mrs. Mary White’s Monday evening, the Nashville Lions Club devoted its usual period of entertainment to a serious discussion of the road situa­ tion in this locality ... All the Lions present agreed to give at least a day’s time apiece in working on a concerted pro­ gram for bringing local needs to the attention of the state highway department. 1951 — Coach Ken Kistner started baseball prac­ tice Tuesday but had only part of his squad out, since some were busy gathering sap. The first game is sched­ uled for April 9. It is planned to play most of the home games at night on the new lighted field. 1952 — A towering old maple tree on State Street near the Leonard Kane resi­ dence was cut down Monday by the street department. Rotten at heart and begin­ ning to lean dangerously, the aged giant had become a menace to nearby houses. Due to the hollow, rotting trunk, the tree failed to fall as planned and topped almost directly across the street ... Horace Babcock, driving his truck past the barricade at the comer, gave spectators a thrill when he came close to driving into the path of the falling tree. 1953 — For two hours Thursday night a portion of Nashville was blacked out when a broken power line at Sherman and Phillips streets was being repaired. Meanwhile, homes and the school gymnasium, scene of Scout Family Night, were romantically lighted by can­ dles, with an occasional kerosene lamp showing in a window. 1954 — About three inch­ es of heavy, wet snow fell late Saturday afternoon, and its coming was so rapid that it set a record for this winter. 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... Driving conditions were bad Saturday night and contin­ ued so Sunday on secondary roads ... A new snowstorm Tuesday night, accompanied by high winds, drifted roads so badly that Nashville schools were closed. 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Diana K Miller, A Married Woman and Alan L Miller, Her Husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, its succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 22, 2002 and recorded November 27, 2002 in Instrument #1092613 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: EverBank, by assignment dated August 18, 2014 and recorded August 22, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-007901 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents ($129,371.89) including interest 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 mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 2, 2015 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A Parcel of land in the Southwest onequarter of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described as : Commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said Section 36, Thence North 00 Degrees 58 Minutes 59 Seconds East 1317.78 feet along the North and South one- quarter line of said Section 36, thence North 89 degrees 5 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 495.00 feet along the South line of the Northeast onequarter of the Southwest onequarter of said Section 36 to the true point of beginning. Thence North 89 degrees 5 minutes 23 seconds West 828.35 feet along said South line, thence North 00 degrees 59 minutes 52 seconds East 1313.80 feet along the West line of the Northeast one-quarter line of the Southwest one-quarter of said section 36 to the East and West one-quarter line of said section 36, Thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 553.01 feet along said East and West One-quarter line , Thence South 00 Degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds West 990.0 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 275.00 Feet; thence South 00 Degrees 58 Minutes 59 seconds West 326.29 feet to the Point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purpos­ es over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Tanner Lake Road. Parcel 4: A Parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of section 36, Town 3 North , Range 9 West, Described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South one-quarter line of said section 36, distant North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds East 1317 feet from the South one-quarter comer of said section 36, thence North 89 degrees 5 minutes 23 seconds West 495.00 feet along the South line of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said section 36, thence North 00 Degrees 58 min­ utes 59 seconds East 326.29 feet, Thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 165.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds East 726.00 feet; .thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 sec­ onds East 177.00 Feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds 194.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds West 40.00 Feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 min­ utes 59 seconds East 70.00 feet to the East and West one- quar­ ter line of said section 36; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 193 feet along said East West one-quarter line to the center one-quarter comer of said section 36; thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds West 1317.78 feet along said North and South line to the point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purpos­ es over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Tanner Lake Road. Commonly known as 3550 Tanner Lake Road, 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 holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2/28/2015 EverBank, Assignee of Mortgagee & Attorneys: Potestivo Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 15-17953 (02-28)(03-21) 06864063 * 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 AUTO REPAIR arts • Repairs • Tires V AR Parts From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts In-Stock J (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE CO § § Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Located Downtown Vermontville S 130 S. Main. Vermontville 517-726-1500 �Pag* 8 — Juai Say ’A* Adwtoed in the Mapie Valley Hews' Saturday March 7, 2015 From Our Readers Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Eaton County treasurer makes clarification To the editor: in a Feb 6 press release regarding the roads millage passed by Eaton County vot­ ers lain November, my crffice incorrectly reported that the millage would generate $11 million in 2015 revenue Based on the current tax roll in Eaton County, the amount of anticipated revenue i* approximately $5 JO11,030.72. not $11 mil­ lion. (A number wax acci­ dentally transposed > it should be noted that this ■ a projection because the tax roll is a moving target subject to change. Of $5 mil­ lion in anticipated revenue, an initial disbursement of $2 million was made in February, with $393.465 47 going to cities and villages within the county, and $1,606,534.53 going to the Eaton County Road Commission A final disbursement for the balance of the anticipated $5 million will be made when the treasurer's office makes final settlement for tax collections with cities and village* and the Eaton County Road Commission in June. Each and every dollar of the 1.5-mil road millage passed in November will be used for the repair and reha­ bilitation of roads in the county. Final distribution numbers will be reported to Eaton County citizens after settlement in June. Action has been taken to assure better proof reading on future press releases. I regret any confusion the incorrect number may have caused. Bob Robinson Eaton County Treasurer Maple Valley Little League ready to host sign-up nights Sign-ups for the Maple Valley Little League's (MVLL) upcoming season are going on now. Sign-up nights will be held March 10 and March 19 at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The MVLL plans to con­ tinue with its commitment to improve the overall little league program in the arc. The program has a commit­ ment from the coaches at Maple Valley High School to be involved in the develop­ ment of the little league play­ ers at all levels as well as the coaches. The cost for boys/giris combined T-ball for 5-6year-olds is $25. The cost is $40 for 6-8-ycar-olds to par­ ticipate in boys’ Pee Wee Baseball and girls’ Pee Wee Softball. The cost is $50 for 9-14-year-olds to participate in boys’ baseball and girls' softball. Checks should be made out to the Maple Valley Little League. Limited schol­ arships will be available, and a family discount is available as well. With the family dis­ count the first two players are full price, but any addi­ tional family members wish­ ing to participate are half price. The MVLL is also hosting its 1st Annual MVLL Apparel Sale. Baseball and softball merchandise can be ordered at the sign-up, items like car/truck stickers, shits, bat bags and yard signs. Lions last comeback bid ends a little short in district semi’s the second half, taking over by Brett Bremer in the paint from time to Sports Editor The Lions were constantly time. Attacking the basket trying to claw their way back helped Lion junior Payton into it Wednesdays. Springport built a about an Schrader finish with ten eight point lead in the first points. She also had a big half and the Lions got it first half, scoring eight ofher down to two at the break. ten in the second half. Maple Valley also got Springport had a nine point lead with a little less than eight points from sophomore two minutes to play in the center Bekah Mater. fourth quarter and the Maple “Our sophomores and jun­ Valley varsity girls’ basket­ iors, they have another one ball team got the deficit year and two years to play down to . two before the and I just hope they’ll put the Spartans fought them off. time and effort- in because Springport defeated Maple they have the ability,” Valley 41-37 in the Class C Wilkes said. “They just have District Semifinals at to put some of the time and Potterville High School effort in to get some shots up Wednesday, ending the Lions’ season with a 3-17 record. The Lion’s full-court press led to Spartan turnovers late in the ball game, and allowed Maple Valley to cut seven points offthe Spartan’s ninepoint lead. Dansville topped the “Their effort was amaz­ Maple Valley varsity boys' ing,” said Maple Valley head basketball team in its first coach Landon Wilkes, “in game of the season. the games, at practices, all The Lions will do their best the time. All 11 of them, just to make sure the same thing amazing effort all the way doesn’t happen in their last around this season by them. I game of the season. know wins and losses It will only be the last weren’t where we wanted game of the season for the them to be, but very, very, Lions if they aren’t able to very enjoyable group of knock off the Aggies. Maple young ladies to deal with.” Valley and Dansville meet up Olivia Ricketts, one of in the Class C District four Lion seniors, led her Semifinals at Springport team in its final game, scor­ High School Wednesday. ing 13 points. She had ten in Tip-off time for the start of during the summer. If they improve themselves individ­ ually, they will improve as a team.” Springport got 17 points from Makenzie Patterson in the win, and seven each from Emmy Dyer and Taylor Norman. Poor foul-shooting by the Spartans helped the Lions stay in the game. They hit just 15-of-34 attempts from the free throw line. Springport advanced to face Galesburg-Augusta in Friday night’s District Final. The Rams defeated Dansville 38-29 in the other Class C District Semifinal at Potterville Wednesday. Lion boys set to chase another district title the state tournament game is set for 5:30 p.m. Portterville and Springport meet in the district tournament’s opening round contest Monday, with the winner of that game advancing to face Galesburg-Augusta in the second semifinal of the evening Wednesday. The district championship game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday. The Lions will be trying to win their second straight dis­ trict title. I want to take a moment to thank all of you for your support, prayers and under­ standing during my recent hospitalization and recovery. While spending my career caring for those with serious medical issues, I was humbled to suddenly find myself in the role of patient. It was a reminder that often when one needs health care, it is needed at a moment's notice. I am very appreciative of the great medical care I received at both Pennock and Spectrum Health. I am pleased to announce that my plan is to personally see my patients again starting sometime in mid April, resuming on a part-time basis at Gun Lake Medical Center. Until then, several local physicians have offered to provide care for you until I begin my new office hours. Starting immediately, if you are in need of prescription refills or need to schedule an appointment, please call 269-945-8073 and a receptionist will help you. You may call the receptionist between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 11, March 14, 2015 Last chance to see “Seussical” “Seussical” the musical has its final two performances today, Saturday, March 14, at 2 and 7 p.m. Members of the cast by name and character are (front) Lee Christopher as Horton; (kneeling from left) Cathryn Eldrige - Cat in the Hat; Erin French and John Vincent as monkeys; (back) Giana Rodriguez - baby Kanga; Zandra Siple - Sour Kangaroo; Anna Pash - Mayzie; Anna Bohlen, Savannah VanStee, Keeley Robinson and Emily Iszler as bird girls; Sabrina Nelson - Gertrude. Two killed, four injured in Vermontville crash Two Vermontville resi­ dents were killed and four others were critically injured in a traffic accident Sunday, March 8. Officers were called to the accident on Mason Road south of Kinsel Highway at about 5:55 p.m. According to the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department, Brendon Pearce, 15, a pas­ senger in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, 31-year-old Melissa Musser, also from Vermontville, was transport­ ed to Sparrow Hospital where she later died. Another Vermontville 19year-old suffered life-threat­ ening injuries, according to police. And three other male occupants — age 56, 30 and 22 and all from Vermontville — were transported either by ambulance or helicopter to Sparrow Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. According to the sheriffs department, the Oldsmobile Silhouette was southbound on Mason Road when it went off the road and struck a tree. Alcohol and speed are believed to be factors in the crash, according to informa­ tion from the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department. Brendon was a freshman at Maple Valley High School. Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon said the school has responded by having a crisis team triage meet with staff, students, and classrooms. In addition stu­ dents are making cards to give to families, have deco® rated spirit rock and are planning a candle light vigil. Staff are taking casseroles to families and counselors have visited homes. Little Avery Conklin’s shocked expression is caused by seeing Llama Llama. Vermontville Township Library Director Carla Rumsey was able to capture the moment at the event Tuesday, March 10. Cheryl Sheridan, in red pajamas, reads sto­ ries to the kids. Grace Conklin is also pictured. Llama, Llama visits Vermontville At right: Llama Llama in red pajamas greets Avery Conklin as Landon and Alyssa Harwood wait their turn to visit at Vermontville Township Library. Llama, Llama from the popular series by Anna Dewdney dressed in his red pajamas visited the Vermontville Township Library this past Tuesday. All of Llama,Xlama , ’s adven­ tures, iincluding Llama, Llama Red Pajama were shared in stories read by library board member Cheryl Sheridan, who was appropri­ ately dressed in her red paja­ mas. A craft project, milk and Oreo’s, and ‘haystack’ cook­ ies were enjoyed after hugs and pictures with Llama, Llama. Parents were provided valuable information on choosing age appropriate books, extending literacy to all facets of a child’s life, and fostering a child’s love of reading, said Director Carla Rumsey. Each child received a book to keep. This event was sponsored chased for up to eight hours by Early Childhood worth of labor. Labor Connections of Eaton County requests must be in by Oct. 1. and its community partners The FFA members willingly who have joined with the ‘sign up on a sheet before- Early Childhood Literacy hand, then get auctioned off, Coalition in offering free donating their time to help a early literacy events throughbusiness, community mem- ,out Eaton County. ber, or even a family member For a complete listing of with any help they might events, visit the Eaton need. Anyone is allowed to County Great Starts events attend and place a bid. visit page at www.eatonreFor more information, call sa.org/services/eaton-greatSaari, 517-852-9971. start/. Maple Valley FFA member auction is this week The Maple Valley FFA is holding its 10th annual mem­ ber auction Thursday, March 19, at 7 p.m. in the Maple Valley High School auditori­ um. The member auction is sponsored by the FFA Alumni. All proceeds will go to the alumni to sponsor con­ ventions, programs, and leadership training for Maple Valley FFA members. Anyone can purchase a FFA members to do anything from Spring cleaning to baby-sitting to general farm work, said Aaron Saari, FFA advisor. “This is a great way to show support for the Maple Valley FFA and also get some extra work done around your home that you either have not had time to do or have put off,” said Saari. “All work is guaran­ teed.” Members may be pur- In This Issue • Vocal students bring home awards • Foreclosure facts and delinquent tax information • Civil War foodways showcased in upcoming presentation • Judge Schipper speaks to Maple Valley students �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 14,2015 Vocal students bring home awards Students from Sing Studios in Vermontville recently competed in a statewide event. The students are at the Michigan Music Association competition in Grand Rapids. Some of them took a time out to pose with their teacher Sarah Shoemaker (center, holding her daughter Gracie). The students are Taylor Smith (from left), Carleigh Lundquist, Olivia Roush, Jaden Henke, Abeni Hartwell, Emily Iszler and Lucas Miller. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Sarah Shoemaker, owner of Sing Studios in Vermontville, has been readying students for a vocal competition where 247 con­ tenders from across Michigan went voice to voice. “After hours of prepara­ tion and practice the students headed to Grand Rapids to compete in the Michigan Music Association event,” said Shoemaker. Abeni Hartwell (left) and Emily Iszler are students at Sing Studios. The girls are posing with their trophies won at the Michigan Music Association competition in Grand Rapids.' It was held over three days, Feb. 27, 28 and March 1. In addition to voice there are also divisions for piano, guitar, percussion and strings categories. Sing Studios took part in the voice competi­ tions. The studio was represeted by Katce Burd, Abeni Hartwell, Justin Heinsen, Jaden Henke, Emily Iszler, Carleigh Lundquist, Mikaylah McClain, Dyllan McNamara, Lucas Miller, Olivia Roush, Taylor Smith and Gianna Weidig. Most of the competitors attend Maple DOBBIN'S ACDdco COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes ft Models --- JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 years experience LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE Katce Burd displays her trophy from the Michigan Music Association competition in Grand Rapids. 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Jaden and Lucas took first place in the senior duet cate­ gory with their rendition of, “I'd Give It All For You.” Lucas achieved a first place in the classical division with, “Homeward Bound”, and took second in pop with, “Your Song.” Jaden sang, “My Johann” in the classical open division placing sec­ ond. Taylor acheived second place in the classical division with, “Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley.” Carleigh took second in classical with, “Danny Boy.” Abeni placed second in classical with, “Cherry Tree,” second in pop with, “Jesus Take The Wheel,” and second in inspi­ rational with, “What Do I Know Of Holy.” Emily took second in the Broadway division by singing, “My Olivia Roush holds the trophy she won at the Michigan Music Association competition in Grand Rapids. Roush is a student of Sing Studios in Vermontville. She placed second in the pop division with, “One Day I'll Fly Away.” True Love,” and placed third in pop with, “Colors Of The Wind.” Olivia placed second in the pop division with, “One Day I'll Fly Away.” Gianna took third in the Broadway category with, “Part of Your World,” and Katce achieved a second place rating in the pop cate­ gory with, “Reflection.” The Sing Studios choir took first place with, “Do Lord/This Little Light of Mine,’’directed by Justin. “One of the judges leads the world’s most prestigious choir in Europe,” said Shoemaker. “He gave very positive feedback.” “We love Sarah,” said Kari Burd, parent of KatieGrace. “She has built up Katce’s self-esteem' so much.” “Next year the competi­ tion will be in Kalamazoo and we will be there,” said Shoemaker. Call any time lor Maple Valley News classmen ads 269-945-9554 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 14,2015 — Page 3 A LOOK BACK AT THE SYRUP FESTIVAL To mark the 75th anniver­ sary of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, the Maple Valley News is reprinting stories on the fes­ tival published over the decades. Copies of the Vermontville Echo have been supplied by Jim Zemke. The following excerpts were published in the Vermontville Echo in early 1947. Maple syrup festival to follow Indian theme Feb. 8 — Vermontville’s annual maple syrup festival, scheduled for Saturday, March 29, will follow an Indian theme in its entertain­ ment phases. L. Verne Slout, entertainment chairman, announced Saturday. Mr. Slout said a “Big Chief’ Vermontville and a “Princess” Vermontville will be chosen from among the adult population of the vil­ lage to reign over the festival and the four high school classes each will nominate a boy and girl who will be termed “big* braves” and “Indian maidens” to make up the .Indian court. All pupils in all grades will vote on the selections. The entire Indian group will be known as the Maple Leaf tribe, Slout said. Schools in surrounding areas also will be invited to participate to select represen­ tatives among the big braves and Indian maidens. Princess, chief named for syrup festival Mrs. L.D. Kelsey, Grant Hawkins to be presented with headdress March 8 Mrs. L.D. Kelsey has been selected as “Princess Vermontville” and Grant Hawkins as “Big Chief Vermontville” and will be officially presented with a colorful headdress at the Maple Syrup festival here Saturday, March 29. The presentation of the headdress will be made by Chief Pamptopee of the Potawattami tribe. Selection of the princess and big chief was made Wednesday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the schoolhouse by ballot. Candidates were selected from the Woman’s club the fire department, Boy Scouts, American Legion, Home Cookin' Country Kettle . Cafe . Lions club, Mothers’ club, Methodist and Congregational churches, the Eastern Star and the Masonic lodge, and the voting was done by the officials of the maple syrup corporation by secret ballot. All visitors at the syrup festival are requested to reg­ ister at the booth on Main street to get a complimentary ticket for the free pancakes, sausage, maple syrup and coffee to be served at the schoolhouse. At 10 a.m. on festival day there will be a review of the Vermontville fire depart­ ment, a parade by the Thomapple Valley Riding club and other visitihg clubs and a review of the Days of the Pioneer. Free rides to nearby sugar bushes are being arranged by Gordon Lovell. In the opera house at 11 a.m. talks on maple syrup making will be given by Gordon Lovell. In the opera house at 11 a.m. talks on maple syrup making will be given by Professors Putnam Robbins and Ira Bull of Michigan State college. If weather permits there will be the actual making of syrup at the municipal sugar shanty at the rear of Mills hardware store on Main street. Glen Randall will be in charge. The afternoon program will open promptly at 1 o’clock with a concert by the Sunfield High School band under the direction of Keith Hunter. Sale of maple syrup will officially open at 1:15 o’clock. The princess and big chief will be crowned at 2 o’clock. At 2:30 o’clock there will be an introduction of the maple syrup producers of this area. One of the biggest draw­ backs in previous years was the eating problem when a crowd of several thousand persons swarmed this little community of 700 people. This will be amply taken care of this year, however, because meals will be served by the Methodist and Congregational churches, the Eastern Star, Mothers’ club and several eateries. At 3 o’clock in the after­ noon the master of cere­ monies, L. Verne Slout, will Join us St. Patricks Day,, Tues., March 17th . Getyour Com Beeffix here! P| Breakfast.................... ’......................... Com Beef & Hash H Lunch...................................................................... Reuben II Dinner .................... : Com Beef & Cabbage A Beginning at Ham. Includes: potato, vegetable, cornbread or roll & soup & salad bar I 113 N. Main, Nashville • 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! conduct a series of contests. There will be prizes of maple syrup given for the largest family attending (all must be present for the count); to the oldest couple attending’ to the couple who have been married the longest; to the oldest person attending; man, with the biggest feet (must prove it); the fattest lady (weight taken on festival day) and in addition to the syrup a framed picture will be given to the prettiest baby. Some relative must bring the baby and no baby will be admitted over three years old. The crowd will be the judge. There will also be contests for the children including a popcorn eating contest, dressing contest and others. Then maple syrup will be sold in the lower room of the opera house. An old fashioned country auction will be held at 4 p.m., with Colonel Pinch act­ ing as auctioneer. Games, under direction bf Mike Mahar will be played both afternoon and evening and there will be prizes of maple syrup. The Mothers’ club is arranging for displays in the store windows and stores of old maple syfup equipment and relics from pioneer days, including articles of historic value. Mrs. William Roush is general chairman. Several planes will give an airplane flying demonstra­ tion during the afternoon. In the evening there will be two dances. Tim Doolittle and his gang from WJR will play for the modem dance at the schoolhouse and Bud Wolfe and his orchestra of Hastings will play for the square dance at the opera house. Charles Dane is dance chairman. Maple syrup fete two weeks distant Vermontville expects to have quality supply to offer festival visitors March 18 — The unfa­ vorable weather the past few days has not been entirely to a syrup maker’s liking, but, nevertheless, considerable amounts have been run off by members of the syrup association, and there is def­ inite promise of quality syrup to be offered for the festival only two weeks away. Reinhart Zemke, himself a syrup maker for the first time this year, heads the display committee and as in other years an empty building will be used for the producers to display and sell their syrup and sugar. The producers are not charged for their stall in the display building, but, instead, a percent of the syrup they offer for sale is turned over to the festival association which in turn serves this syrup at its pancake-and-maple syrup dinner and supper. A group of high school girls and young women of Vermontville will assist with the serving, which this year will be han­ dled in the building across from the opera house on the south end of the Main street business section. The officers, Mrs. Earl Fields, president; George Firster, secretary; Gordon Lovell, treasurer; and Marilyn Wilkins and Charles Dane, trustees, as well as the chairmen of the various com- tors and trailers in running order. There will be two dances in the evening, one at the opera house for old-timers and those who like to square dance and a modem dance at the school auditorium with a floor show during the inter­ mission. The syrup producers will have displays in the store building formerly housing the Kroger store and Reinhart Zemke and Bernard Allen are in charge. There will be plenty of syrup on hand if the weather is favor­ able. mittees appointed by the officers, are planning on a larger crowd than ever before. One reason for this is the effort to interest people nearby to take part in the festival, as well as the shortage of sugar offset by the quality of the maple syrup in the heart of the syrup area. Maple delayed syrup fete Vermontville’s program setforApril 12 March 27 —This commu­ nity’s long-planned Maple Syrup festival, originally scheduled for Saturday at the height of the sugar bush sea­ son, has been postponed until Saturday, April 121 Weather conditions were given by officers and direc­ tors of the Vermontville Vermontville Maple Syrup fete Saturday March 31 — Vermontville residents are ready to handle the large crowds expected for their annual Maple Syrup Festival Saturday. The Sunfield 40-piece high school band will be on hand both afternoon and evening. The seventh grade under the direction of Mrs. Ben Slout, will present a dramati­ zation, of the early history of Vermontville, which they have written. The production was given before the school Thursday afternoon in the school auditorium. Other acts during the afternoon will include a roping act by Guy Blackmore, who lives near Vermontville and has been connected with several west­ ern rodeos, a girl dance team, ventriloquist and an accor­ dion trio. There will be two shows, at 2 and 4 o’clock. Pancakes, sausage and maple syrup will be served both noon and evening in the building directly across from the opera house, with George Firster as first cook. A public address system, set up by Leo Dilley, will make possible the announce­ ments throughout the day and records will be played. Lovell’s Implement store have arranged for “hay rides” to the Kroger sugar bush and will have two trac- Maple Syrup association as cause of the postponement. Having to defer the annual event, the association decid­ ed late Wednesday to delay the festival past Easter week­ end. Severe weather, associa­ tion officials reported, have made many roads impassa­ ble, preventing syrup pro­ ducers from hauling their product to Vermontville from many farms on back roads. The weather also has prevented those planning to take historical displays into the community to do so in time for the original date. One of the festival’s major daytime events will be air­ plane maneuvers, but the landing field at present is too soggy for such operations, the association reported. Fred Meade, association president, said the delay has one good feature, however; there will be more maple syrup ready for sale after a two-week postponement. U/alKer 8 Variety Store “Come on down to Walker’s Variety Store for all of your household needs.” • Furniture • Household goods • Clothing • Kids Toys Specializing in household “Clean-Outs”* Accepting household donations MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED — 205 S. Main St. * Nashville — , !52.-Wa3?n • M.-F 9-6a, storv fQe-2 Ki It 5 your lucky months SaVe some green... MARCH Buy 2 products or tools SPECIAL Gpt 1 FREE 06864362 Cool Looks 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 . For your convenience, please use back entrance ■1 THANK wy Thank § 068 6443 3660 WANKYOU The Senior Class would like to thank the following people for helping to make our I / o Senior Concession stand season a success! The students and their families were able to earn money to help with the costs of Senior Trip, graduation cap & gowns, and graduation announcements. Thanks so much! Jt 0 J5 Kelly Hoefler, Jeff Byrne and the Class of 2015 Carl's Supermarket Mrs. Brumm and Mr. Gonser Goodtime Pizza The Staff of Key Cleaning MOOville The Seniors and Mr. Dowling their Families. 06864828 Thank Vou _ ®|imk|mt THANKVou IM �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 14,2015 Maple Valley Little League ready to host sign-up night Brendon L. Pearce VERMONTVILLE, Ml Brendon L. Pearce, age 15, of Vermontville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 8, 2015. Brendon was bom in Muskegon, on March 31, 1999, the son of Douglas Pearce and Lynn M. (Ransom) Pearce. Brendon was raised in the Vermontville area and attended Relevant Academy in Charlotte, and prior to that Maple Valley Junior and Senior High School. He enjoyed playing football and basketball and writing lyrics. He dreamed of being a rap star. His true passion was his family and friends. He was an amazing person and some would even say a hero to many. He touched the heart of everyone he met in one way or another. He will be loved and missed by so many now and forever. Brendon is also survived by his mother, Lynn (Ransom) Pearce; father, Douglas Pearce; sister, Maria Ransom; brothers, Darin Pearce, DeVonn Lawhead, Tyler Hall; grandparents, Dale (Sue) Melin, Dale (Vicki) Ransom; great grandparents, Vem (Joan) Ransom and Herb (Jeyne) Smith; and two aunts, Lisa Ransom, Amanda Couturier; papa Ron Alexander, Uncles Tate Alexander and John Osborne. He was preceded in death by his uncle, Dale "Bud" Ransom, Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015, with Pastor Joe Benedict officiating. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and again from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Interment will take place privately at Lakeview Cemetery Nashville. In lieu of flowers, the fam­ ily has' requested donations be made to the family of Brendon Pearce at Go Fund Me - Brendon Pearce via facebook, or at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne L Bradley M. De Camp MAPLE GROVE, MI Bradley M. DeCamp, age 51, of Maple Grove passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 6, 2015 at his home. Bradley was bom in Battle Creek on March 8, 1963, the son of Robert and Arlene (Gaylor) DeCamp. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools, graduating from Maple Valley High School in 1981. Bradley con­ tinued his education by attending Lansing Community College to pur­ sue his career as a machinist. He has been faithfully employed at Autocam in Grand Rapids for the past 25 years. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Bradley enjoyed being outdoors hunting, fishing and spending time in the woods. During the spring months, he enjoyed hunting for mush­ rooms and more often than not could see a mushroom that everyone else had walked past. Along with his family Bradley enjoyed traveling to northern Michigan where they camped and spent time "away" as a fami­ ly. Bradley is survived by his parents, Robert and Arlene DeCamp; three sons, Josh (Kim) DeCamp, Jesse (Shelby) DeCamp, Jordon DeCamp; his sister, Julie (Larry) Wilhelm; two grand­ children, Alexa and Sage DeCamp. He was preceded in death by his brother, Bryan DeCamp, Memorial services were held at the Daniels Funeral on Home, Nashville, Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Interment will take place privately. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions can be made to the family of Bradley DeCamp for the education of his grandchildren Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Please visit our website at www.danielsfiineralhome.ne t for further details. Ann Westerveld HASTINGS, MI - Ann Westerveld, age 88, of Hastings passed away peace­ fully Friday, March 6, 2015 at her home in Hastings. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net Sign-ups for the Maple Valley Little League’s (MVLL) upcoming season are going on now. A sign-up night will be held March 19 at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The MVLL plans to con­ tinue with its commitment to improve the overall little league program in the are. The program has a commit­ ment from the coaches at Maple Valley High School to be involved in the develop- ment of the little league play­ ers at all levels as well as the coaches. The cost for boys/girls combined T-ball for 5-6year-olds is $25. The cost is $40 for 6-8-year-olds to par­ ticipate in boys’ Pee Wee Baseball and girls’ Pee Wee Softball. The cost is $50 for 9-14-year-olds to participate in boys’ baseball and girls’ softball. Checks should be made out to the Maple Valley Little League. Limited schol- arships will be available, and a family discount is available as well. With the family dis­ count the first two players are full price, but any addi­ tional family members wish­ ing to participate are half price. The MVLL is also hosting its 1st Annual MVLL Apparel Sale. Baseball and softball merchandise can be ordered at the sign-up, items like car/truck stickers, shits, bat bags and yard signs. Civil War foodways showcased in upcoming presentation The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall and Museum in Eaton Rapids will sponsor a free Civil War history seminar Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at the GAR Memorial Hall and Museum, 224 S. Main St. in Eaton Rapids. The topic of the presentation will be “Beyond Hardtack and Coffee: Foodways of the Union Army.” The presenter will be Eric Perkins. Perkins is a historian with the Michigan Historical Museum where he cares for artifact collections and develops exhibits. He is a regular presenter on military topics for the museum’s Big History Lesson, an in-depth, hands-on program for grade- school children. He also has presented Civil War topics for the Smithsonian Associates. Perkins has mas­ ter’s degrees from Norwich University in military history and Michigan State University in anthropology. Foodways are made up of the culture, society and eco­ nomics of how people pro­ duce, process and eat food. The Union Army during the Civil War had its own food­ ways, a composite of army regulations, logistics and the personal practices and tastes of thousands of “soldier cooks.” In moving beyond “hard­ tack and coffee,” the basic story of Union Army food, Perkins will present a broad- er look at the diet, tastes, economics, transportation and food technology of Union soldiers. Army food­ ways were affected by social, economic and technological developments in the North, as well as global military advances. The solutions cre­ ated to feed the army, in tum, spurred leaps in civilian food technology, processing and production. Admission to the presentation is free, and refreshments will be served. Additional information regarding the seminar may be obtained by going to the GAR Memorial Hall and Museum website, http://garmuseum.com/ NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Avoid thin ice on lakes and rivers Sheriff Reich wants to make sure the citizens of Eaton County stay safe as spring temperatures approach. Ice must be five inches thick to hold the weight of a person arid eight inches thick for snowmobiles and off-road vehicles. The following tips could save a life: • If the ide cracks, have the group spread out. Lie down immediately. This will dis­ tribute the weight more evenly; then belly crawl to safer ice. • If someone falls through the ice, do not run to the hole. Call 911. Reach for the vicitm using a pole, branch, rope, or other long object. • If you fall through the ice, stay calm. Cry out for help and kick feet while get­ ting hands and arms up onto safer ice. Ice picks or screw­ drivers can help get a grip oh the ice. Continue to swim up onto the ice until able to crawl or roll out onto the ice to safety. ■ -fl - • Pets on ice are a major cause for many near-drown­ ing and deaths. If a pet wan­ ders onto dangerous ice, dp not follow them. Stay in a safe location and coax them back to safety. ) “The biggest danger is hypothermia. If a person falls through the ice medical assistance is needed quick­ ly,” said Reich. “Wet cloth­ ing should be replaced immediately with warm, dry blankets, towels or clothes.” Maple Valley Schools Kindergarten Round-up F Time: 7:00 pm to close Dinner: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm April list & April 22nd at Silent Auction and Raffles. TWO GRAND PRIZE RAFFLES...for him: Stihl MS 291 Chain Saw pkg, for her: Zoe Life Spa & Salon pkg Waivers are available for children with birthdays between September epemer 1 and an December ecem er 1,, 2015.. 2Wewill be usinganassessmenttoevaluate forKindergartenreadiness. Event Tickets $10.00 per person _ Grace Community Church Your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2015. 06864806 'o io Please call 517-852-9468 t0 set UP an appointment for your child. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 14,2015 — Page 5 Delinquent property taxes, foreclosure facts, tax auction forum planned The first of a series of pub­ lic forums to inform citizens about delinquent property tax, tax foreclosure, and new property tax auction laws for Eaton County will be March 24 in Room A at the Delta Township Offices, 7710 W. Saginaw Highway in Lansing from 6:30 to 8 p.m. “I want to inform taxpay­ ers about the tax delinquent process and how properties are foreclosed and tax auc­ tioned,” said County Treasurer Bob Robinson. “It’s a complex three-year process that ends when prop- erties are sold at public auc­ tion. Tax foreclosure is trag­ ic, but when it happens it’s important that these proper­ ties get back into the hands of Eaton County people who want to care for them and put them back into productive use. I want to help people leam how.” Public Act 132, lets Eaton County foreclose tax delin­ quent properties. Beginning in 2016, Eaton County prop­ erties may be foreclosed on by the Eaton County treasur­ er rather than the Michigan Department of Treasury. The SERVING OUR COUNTRY Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Mar. 17 Exploration Days registration begins in the Extension office, 7 p.m. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Teen Leadership Training, 1 p.m., old Hastings Public Library building (Community Building) Teen Leadership Training, 1 p.m., old Hastings Public Library building (Community Room) Rabbit Pre-fair Member Information Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting,’ Emmanuel Episcopal Church Small Animal Sale Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Rabbit/Cavy Pre-registrations due Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Science Saturday, 9 a.m., old Hastings Library building Goat Pre-registrations due Market Steer & Beef Breeding Animal Pre­ registration deadline Swine Pre-registration deadline Sheep Pre-registration deadline Mar. 19 Mar. 21 Mar. 22 Mar. 23 w&j* 7* tJe^jj ^^l2i^*te^ ^2 Mar. 25 Apr. 1 " * (M i ^■W- Mmb uIi^’ kfe MMKffl taW Apr. 2 Apr. 4 Apr. 15 MlW revised foreclosure law, sponsored by Senator Rick Jones, was shepherded through the Michigan legis­ lature last year by Robinson. It was then ratified by the Eaton County Board of Commissioners. “Eaton County properties have been foreclosed and sold by the State for decades,” added Robinson. “That will no longer happen. Under Public Act 132 of 2014 we will take possession of foreclosed d properties instead of watching them go to the State. This lets us take control and manage our own properties and hold public auctions right here at home in Eaton County. It’s good __e_c__o__n_o__m___i c___ d__e_v__e__l o__p__ m ent to make those properties available to local people, busi­ nesses, and farmers.” Properties offered at tax auction may include open land, vacant or occupied res­ idential homes, commercial lots, or abandoned structures. “Most importantly,” said Robinson, “I’ll be sharing foreclosure prevention information that can help folks avoid tax foreclosure. It’s always best if foreclosure can be prevented and avoided.” The forum is open to the public and light refreshments will be provided. For more information, go to www.eatoncountytreasurer.org or call 517-543-4262. Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menn Monday, March 16 Mb iMuititil Tuesday, March 17 Roast pork, mashed pota­ toes with gravy, broccoli, apple and St Patty’s Day ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Ji Jit 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., 630 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 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... ...11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .......... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting ....... .......... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School................... 9:45 am. Sunday: AM. Worship .......... P.M. Worship............ ...11 am. ....... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................... 7 pm. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE Thursday, March 19 Tuesday, March 17 Asian chicken salad, pasta salad, vegetable soup, jello with fruit, crackers. Baked chicken thigh, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, apple, whole grain roll. Friday, March 20 Tilapia, baked coleslaw, banana. 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............... 11 am. Evening Worship .................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ......... :45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH : Worship ... ■................. 9:45 am. FIRST 9617 E. Baseline Rd. CONGREGATIONAL Comer of Baseline & Church Roads CHURCH (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service......................... 9 a.m.OF VERMONTVILLE Sunday School 0:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 1030 am ...................... Church Senrice 1130 am. .............................. Fellowship All Are Welcome! PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-9864)240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School. ................. 10 AM. Service...... ............ 11:15 P.M. Service..... ................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY Thursday, March 19 Cottage cheese, blackbean salad, Mandarin oranges, granola bar. Tuesday, March 17 Chicken pasta salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit, cookie. Wednesday, March 18 Tuesday, March 17 Hastings: St Pat’s Day Party 10:30-12:30; Brain Works 1­ 2 p.m.; Board Meeting 2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m, Roast pork with gravy, sweet potatoes, broccoli, banana. Friday, March 20 Tilapia, brown rice pilaf, carrots, peas, applesauce.e Activities Calendar Monday, March 16 Hastings:, Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: BP Checks; Skipbo and Shuffleboard. RSVP Lunch and Leam. Delton: TV Strings. Thursday, March 19 Hastings: Trip to Turkeyville - Lincoln Meadows p/u 10 a.m. Barry COA p/u 10:30 a.m. Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Blood Pressure Check 10:30 a.m.; Alzh. Caregiver Support 3:30 p.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, March 20 Call us for a quote before you purchase your do-it-yourself software MAPLEtpVALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping Jill Hickey • Tracy Janousek • Amy Peters 157 South Main, Vermontville, MI 517-726-1300 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville * Sunday School................... 9:45 am. AM. Service .......................... 11 am. P.M. Service ............................. 6 pm. Wed. Senrice .........................7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 1130 am. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship.................. 8:30 am Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. . .. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship............................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW A MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 9:30 am. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.............. 9:45 am. Worship Service ................... 11 am. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .. .630 p.m. AWANA............... 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH Sunday Services: .............9:15 am. Morning Prayer ............ 1130 am. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway n & Ionia Rd. Sunday AM. Worship .. .1030 am. Evening Worship.................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 - Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m.; B YOG/Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Now Scheduling Appointments and Fandango.com KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday, March 18 Country fried steak with gravy, com, spinach, broc­ coli, banana. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, March 16 SHOWTIMES @ 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one rrw/e north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-7264)526 Sunday Morning Worship: 930 am. Children’s Sunday School: 930 am. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 am. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 pm. potato, Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Hand Crafts 12;45-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo/ Shuffleboard. Wednesday, March 18 - Sliced turkey with gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, orange. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH coleslaw, Wednesday, March 18 GoodrichQualityTheaters.com and 269-205-4900 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 am. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Friday, March 20 Tuna salad, grapes, bun. Country fried steak with gravy, com, spinach, applesauce, combread. Treat, whole grain roll. HASTINGS 4 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Asian chicken salad with rice noodles, pasta salad, jello with fruit, whole wheat roll. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, March 16 Call 269-945-9554 tor Maple Valley News action ads! LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE Thursday, March 19 Sliced turkey with gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, orange. THEEATON FSOFHG Sliced ham and Provolone cheese, potato salad, diced peaches, bun. VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-7264)526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 1130 am. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 230 pm. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-728-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 am. Sunday Worship 10:00 am. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �Page 6 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Vahey News* Saturday March 14,2015 Graduation Invitations to fit every style party in honor o Judge Michael Schipper visits Maple Valley Schools and speaks to students about the ramifications of bullying/cyber-bullying and sexting. He also spoke on the improp­ er use of internet programs such as Facebook, Snapchat and the legal conse­ quences of alcohol, drugs and tobacco use. 1 Banner 100 Invitations t^pnoTji. Envelo Envelopes 100 Thank You Postcards 1 Banner 50 Invitations 50 Envelopes Get all this lor only $134.95 Ask us about other options & quantities! 50 Thank You Postcards 1 Get all this tor only $74.95 4 Austin Roger 4 Carb Check out all our Special Services: • Business Cards • Greeting Cards • Big Prints & Posters • Photo Books Judge Schipper speaks to Maple Valley students by Shari Carney Staff Writer Phones and computers are more dangerous than guns, said Barry County District Judge Michael Schipper when he visited Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School students Friday, March 6. He along with Deputy Marti Hoffman, liason officer, held three assemblies where they spoke to students about the harmful effects of bullying/cyber-bullying and sexting. They also addressed the topics of the proper use of Facebook, Snapchat and legal consequences of alco­ hol, drugs and tobacco use. Sexting is sending inap­ propriate pictures of a sexual nature or texts over cell phones and computers, said Schipper. “I’m going to talk straight. In the State of Michigan and under federal law age 18 is an adult Children engaging Judge Michael Schipper and Deputy Marti Hoffman in sexting are committing are in the auditorium of Maple Valley High School. They child pom/kiddie pom,” said are there to speak to students about the need for cyber Schipper. “It’s a 20 year fed­ safety. eral felony ... It is a crime — bottom line, it is just wrong.” to the victim, ‘You’re fine — adopted and was, “the only Schipper said in his family that was wrong.’ I challenge white kid in the family ... my his children’s phones were you to be a hero,” he said. oldest son is black. We want spot-checked at any time. If Addressing the topic of the whole rainbow that’s anything was deleted the relationships Schipper chal- what makes it interesting." phone was confiscated for lenged the boys, in dealing Final thoughts shifted to one week. with girls, to “be classy.” being careful. Possession of an inappro“Young ladies, you don’t “Kids, you may be cool priate image is a four year understand how much power right now but be careful,” he felony and distribution of it you have,” said Hoffman. cautioned. “That quiet kid is seven years he said. “Say no. Never give atten­ may be your boss someday.” “You think it’s gone in 10 tion to anyone who asks you seconds [Snapchat]? It’s not. for something that’s wrong.” It is GPS and time stamped, ,” “Demand the best,” said warned Schipper. “I have Schipper. “If they don’t FBI buddies who can measure up, kick them to the retrieve anything you’ve curb ... guys don’t ask and ever done.”. girts don’t tolerate.” Schipper also spoke on Schipper and Hoffman bullying. He asked for a encouraged the students to show of hands from anyone create a healthy environment who has been the victim and in their school. then who has bullied. “What do you want Maple “You know what it feels Valley to be?” asked like. Why would you do it to Schipper. Several students Subscribe to the somebody else?” he asked. rang out out aa chorus of, ““A A rang chorus of, He challenged the students good school.” Hastings Banner. to become involved when “That’s right and I’m glad they witness someone being you said that,” he said. Call 945-9554 for picked on. “Enjoy differences,” said “Be a hero — step in. Say Schipper who said he was more information. GET ALL THE • Folding & Laminating • Custom Rubber Stamps • Plastic Binding and more! NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! 1351 ILBroadway (M-43) Hastings jQ I 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 vr. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 14,2015 — Page 7 MOPS to meet in Vermontville T uesday The Mothers of Preschoolers group at Vermontville Bible Church invites all local mothers of children up to 6 years old to attend the three remaining meetings of the season. Meetings are Tuesdays, March 17, April 21 and May 19, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. “Join us for a morning of rest, instruction, support and affirmation, said coordinator Lacey Cunningham. “MOPS is a place for you to make new friends, share experi­ ences, laugh and express cre­ ativity through various activ­ ities. It is also where we draw upon Biblical princi­ ples pertaining to woman­ hood, marriage and parent­ ing.” Child care will be provid­ ed by volunteers from the church. MOPS is an international organization that exists to encourage, equip and devel­ op every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, moth­ er and leader in the name of Jesus Christ. If for any reason Maple Valley schools are closed on a scheduled meeting day, the Mops meeting will be can­ celed. The church is at 250 N. Main St., Vermontville. For more information, call the church at 517-726-0647. 3 § S Nashville) IER. ) EXPRESS I VI SHOPPING 133 S. Main 517-852-0868 Nashville, Ml You’re In, You're Out... You're H^Rne Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC Spring break fun with 4-H includes crafts and science i ri«d d* Looking for something to do during spring break? Interested in learning about some different 4-H activi­ ties? If so, Eaton County 4-H has two different opportuni­ ties for youth ages 9 to 19 where they can spend the whole day exploring the dif­ ferent possibilities in 4-H, said Kristy Oosterhouse from the MSU Extension office. The first workshop focus­ es on science Wednesday, April 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Youth will get the chance to explore the world of science and engineering by designing and building their own roller coaster marble run and will learn about assistive technol­ ogy as they make a bionic arm. Crafts are planned for the second workshop Thursday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Youth will be exploring opportunities in the expres­ sive arts area and learn about arm knitting, glass etching, natural dyeing, and paper crafts. Attendees will receive supplies for the activ­ ities, snacks, and lunch. There is a registration fee. Registration forms can be picked up from the Eaton County MSU Extension office or downloaded from https://eatoncounty4h.wordpress.com/county-programs/. The deadline to register is Friday, April 3. There are only 25 spaces available for each workshop. For more information call 517-543­ 2310 or 517-485-3417 x 2310 or by email at msue.eaton@county.msu.ed u. The office is at 551 Courthouse Drive in Charlotte. Workshops are in the pub­ lic meeting room at the Eaton County MSU Extension office. Accommodations for per­ sons with disabilities may be requested by contacting Kristy Oosterhouse at 517­ 543-2310 or 517-485-3417 x 2310 by April 3 to make arrangements. Requests received after this date will be fulfilled when possible. Nashville cats eligible for free services Diana Newman, director of the Barry County Animal Shelter, said free services for cats is available. for Nashville. This is a trap, neuter and release program. The cat will be spayed or neutered and provided with a rabies shot all free of charge. Any cat is eligible for the services, said Newman, but the focus is especially on feral/ outdoor cats. The left ear tip of the cat is notched once services have been rendered. The cat is then released back into its habitat For information on the TNR program contact the shelter at 269-948-4885. No other locally-owned community bank does more to foster business success id''' ud EATON FEDERAL than Eaton Federal. Meet our experts and find out how at eatonfed.com. Call 269-945-9554111 Name Valley News alsl Eaton Federal, your bank for business. EATON Maple Valley Jr. - Sr. High School SAVINGS FEDERAL BANK announces its annual “Earn a Free Yearbook” Event Details will be distributed in all first hour classes on Monday, March 16th. Charlotte EatonRapids Grand Ledge Nashville Olivet 236 S. Cochran Ave. (517) 543-3880 307 5. Main Street (517) 663-1551 500 5. Clinton (517) 627-6292 109 S. Main Street (517) 852-1830 103 S. Main Street (269) 749-2811 tai Equal Housing Lender | Member FDIC WWW.EATONFED.COM �Page 8 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 14,2015 Letter tells of life in early Nashville Memories of the Past This "Memories of the past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News March 12, 1985. She wrote: In 1969 the late George B. Dean ofNashville received, a letter from his then 93-year-old friend Asa Bivens, reminiscing about the Nashville he recalled as a youth. The letter subse­ quently was presented by Dean to Putnam Public Library, where a transcript was made. We have used that in the following account, making alterations only when necessary for clarifica­ tion or to correct spelling of names. Otherwise, we have left Bivens’ Writing intact to retain the original flavor of the text, which provides a fascinating view oflife in the local community as it was roughly a century ago. Asa was the son ofMr. and Mrs. Elvah Bivens, seen here in his 1893 NHS com­ mencement photo, was an older brother of Asa, author of a 1969 letter recalling the days of his youth. The boys were among six children of Mn and Mrs. Reuben Bivens born on the family’s Maple Grove Township farm. Although Asa wrote that he had “finished school in the spring of 1896,” he is not listed among NHS alumni of that year and no picture was available. The Bivens chil­ dren received their elementary education at a rural school built with volunteer labor and donated materials by parents in the district BIDS Maple VaUey Schools is now taking bids from interested consultants for a Voice Data Communication System Visit bttpy/www.mvs.kl 2.mi.us/ourdistrict/rfps/ or htto$;/Zwww,gracon.com/main.php?id=openrfp for information on the proposal. Sealed bids will be received at As a lad, Asa Bivens accompanied his father to town and soaked up memories of businesses that lined Nashville’s streets before the turn of the century. From the fiery brick kilns that lighted the night sky at William Boston’s place on the south edge of town to Jake Haversack’s mule-powered potash operation on the north, young Bivens absorbed lasting impressions of a budding community he still could recall at age 93. By the time this 1906 photo was taken, Bivens was a young businessman himself, dealing in coal and ice. Reuben Bivens. “I was bom on a farm three miles southwest of Nashville, which was ‘most all woods. In 1875 when I was bom, not much was cleared to raise a living on. Father had a team of oxen, which was better for clearing up ground but not much on the road. He got a little ground cleared to raise some wheat, com and potatoes, but for cultivating com they were no good. “He went to an auction sale and bought a blind mare. She could not see to follow the rows of com so that called for me to ride her. She had a couple colts and he soon had a team of horses, and farmed some on shares in the neighborhood. He built a log stable for the hors.es and cow. “Then he had some wheat to be threshed, and the first threshing I remember was done with a horse-power machine. Three teams on the power, a tumbling rod from power to a jack, and belt from there to the separator. “They [my parents] did not have any timepiece when they started housekeeping. They got grandfather’s team and took a load of wood to Battle Creek to get a clock. Twenty miles. Did not know what time they left [but] was near Battle Creek when it began to get light. “The house they built in 1873 they started for water. They had to carry [water] forty rods, then Father got tired of it and dug a well PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estale advertising in this newspa­ per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights 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 Maple Valley Schools ATTN: TVacy George Administration Building 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml 49096-9503 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. All bids must be submitted by Monday, April 13,2015 at 4:30p.m. 06858423 orToirrumT orToirrumT* close to the house, 40 feet deep and bricked it up. The oaken buckets I have drawn water by them a good many times. Then came the wooden pump. For pipe [they] used a wood four-byfour. It had a hole through it. That was new to me and I pumped until I had blisters on my hands. “I was 5 years old and time to go to school. I went to school at what was called the No. 9 school about onehalf mile from the old farm where six of us were bom. All of us got about all of our schooling. “Them days school build­ ings did not cost like they do today. That was a one-room school and families in the district cut logs and took them to the mill and had lumber saved to build [the school]. Then all turned out and helped to build it. All they was in debt for the school, when it was ready to move in and start school, was $200 for the seats and desks. “The first teacher got $6 a month and board and room. For heat, a big round oak stove burned wood. I have the old ledger my father had. He was one of the school officers. My Uncle William Guy was a young boy and he had a job building fires in the morning at $1 a month. “For water to drink, we had a pail and the teacher would give a couple of the scholars a chance to go and get a pail of water and there was a tin cup near the pail for ail of us to drink out of. “I was getting big enough to go with my father to town. About the first [business place we passed] on the road [coming into town from the south] was the [Boston] brick yard and quite a few people worked [there] and a lot of .wood [was] piled around there to bum the brick in the kilns, which looked nice at night. All of the bricks [were] red hot at night. “The next place we would go would be the John Marshall elevator. That was not much like [an elevator] today. For power they had a horse hitched to a sweep to a horse power, and would start the horse to elevate grain. There was no gas engines then, but in a few years the gas engines come. He [Marshall] put one in for power and was killed by it when starting it [in 1919]. “Then, if the Michigan Central train was in, Father would take me to see them switching in the yard with what they would call today, toy engines with the big smokestack and the little boxcars and the old link pin couplings, and the brakes which they had to climb on top of the car [to] turn a wheel by hand [to] hold the brakes on the wheels. There was the old pump house and tank to get water for the engines. The old depot with office to get tickets and wait­ ing room with seats in [the] west end and ticket office. “The Townsend Brothers had the other elevator. Then just over the line fence from the elevator was a small building. Old Mr. Shulze had a tailor shop. My father had him make me a suit of clothes. “Then in back of the [Main] street, Lentz had a planing mill. Then on north was the [Wolcott House] hotel and across the street was a feed bam, grocery and livery stable. On up the street, Caley’s blacksmith shop [and] Reynolds’ wagon shop, where he made top buggies. I bought my first of him. “The other side of the street, [Deb] Green had a grocery. Then Al Rasey, a barbershop and quite a horse racer. Across the street, Pearl Staup’s barbershop, then the old post office. [Note: Staup’s shop at that time was in the old Parady building on the northeast comer of Main and Sherman, commonly called the “Dug-out,” and the post office was adjacent to the north.] “Then Dr. Goucher and son, both doctors. Then a ladies’ hat shop [with a] den­ tist office upstairs. Then the Putnam hardware and tin shop where they made parts and pans for sugar-making [west side of Main]. “The next place was a saloon and north [of it] was Truman’s dry goods and gro­ cery; Hale’s drag store; Fred Baker’s store; Kleinhans store; Glasgow hardware; and Kocher Brothers dry goods. In the back end of the comer store, Alf Buxton’s machine shop. [Note: The “comer store” Bivens refers to is the 1880 Buxton Block in 1985 commonly called the old “Stop and Shop” building.] “Then the Lentz furniture store [now the Masonic Temple]. Across the street [from the Buxton Block], were McDerby store and Everts’ meat market. “The old Opery house [which stood on die north side of Washington Street just east of Main] was used for roller skating and some good shows. Then [moving north along Main Street] was Freeman’s feed bam and a couple blacksmith shops and the old mill where we got flour and feed. “Back op the bank of the river [across from the mill] was Jake Haversack, who had a team of mules which he had on the road a-picking up ashes. It was all wood ashes them days and he made potash out of them. “Charley Roscoe bought poultry [at his place on North State Street between Reed and the river]. Then next [going east on Reed] was John Taylor’s machine shop; then a cold storage of Downing and Bullis. They kept eggs and butter in it and dressed poultry. [Note: This building was on the site of the present-day Boy Scout hall on the south riverbank.] Then up east along the [north side of the] river Downing and Bullis had a place they bought poultry and maple sugar and in March made pancake syrup out of maple and brown sugar and sold to grocery stores all over the country. [Note: This brick building is now the home of Fred White on Kellogg Street.] “Then Homer Downing had the saw mill and done sawing lumber most of the summer. Then the Lentz Continued next page �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, March 14, 2015 — Page 9 From previous page table factory, which employed a number of men. 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Registration (MERS) as nominee for Advantage Lending Corp.,, Mortgagee, dated the 5th day of October, 2009 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 13th day of October, 2009 in Liber Instrument # 200910130010098 of Barry County Records, page , said Mortgage having been assigned to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Eighty-one Thousand Ninety-nine and 29/100 ($81099.29), 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 26th day of March, 2015 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 necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.750 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, situated in the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as follows, to wit: LOT NUMBER 48 OF THE LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 3 OF PLATS ON PAGE 100, AND LOT 49 OF THE LAPHAMS AIRPORT LOTS NUMBER 2, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 5 OF PLATS, ON PAGE 87. 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. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 2/21/2015 BANK OF AMERICA,' N.A. Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, P.C. Attorney y for BANK OF AMERICA, A, N.A. 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 BOA FHA MOOREANT (02­ 21)(03-14)) 0683590 Next the hoop mill which made barrel hoops. On toward town was the apple­ dryer and cider mill which would buy apples and have piles ofthem to keep them arunning until after the holi- LEGAL NOTICE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION 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 Christopher Vlietstra and Heather Hoffman, , Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of January, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of January, 2010 in Instrument No. 201001250000724 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to CAR­ RINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-eight and 51/100 ($90538.51), 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 9th day of April, 2015 at 1:00 PM o'clock Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by by aa sale sale at at public public auction, auction, to tothe 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 necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 5.500 per annum and all legal costs, charge?, 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 premises 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 Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as fol­ lows, to wit: The East 1/2 of Lot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2, and Lot 3 except the East 60 feet thereof, all in Block 49 of the Village of Middleville, - Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27. 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 redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney Dated: 03/07/2015 CAR-­ RINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC _ Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC. Attorney for CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 CMS VlietstraChris (03-07)(03-28) 06864449 days. AU the fanners got for them apples was 20 to 30 cents a hundred pounds. “Then on towards town the first doctor — the doctor of me and my folks’ was Dr. Young. He carried his medi­ cine in a case of small bot­ tles. He would put out some of them on little pieces of paper and fold paper over the powder. I used to cut the pieces ofpaper for him about two inches square. They put the powder in a glass of water and take a spoon of that out of glass every hour LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Amanda Pasch, an unmarried woman, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2009 and recorded November 12, 2009 in Instrument Number 200911120011068, Barry County Records, Michigan; and Affidavit of Correction, recorded April 23, 2014, in Instrument Number 2014-004033. 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 Fifty-Three Thousand Seventeen and 13/100 Dollars ($53,017.13), including interest at 5.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed closed by by aa sale sale of of the the mortmortgaged premises, or some part of them, them, at at public public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 2, 2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as; commencing at the Northeast comer of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 298.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds West 60.01 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 220.00 feet along the West right of way line of State Trunk Line M-66, thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 sec­ onds West 480.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds East 480.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements restrictions and rights of way of record. Affidavit of Affixture of Manufactured Home, recorded in Instru­ ment No. 1153945. Property con­ tains a Manufactured Home: Manufacturer; Fortune; Year of Manufacture: 2000; Serial No. FHMI05233N. 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 ean 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. Dated: Febru­ ary 28, 2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-001854 (02-28)(03-21) or as directed. ‘'‘Down across from the old creamery was a carding mill. [Bivens refers here to the first creamery in Nashville, located in a brick LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any building that still -stands on information obtained will be used the south side of Church for this purpose. If you are in the Street on lumberyard proper­ Military, please contact our office ty, across from the 1881 at the number listed below. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may carding mill of J.W. Powles, be rescinded by the foreclosing which is still standing at the mortgagee for any reason. In that rear of the old Azor Leedy event, your damages, if any, shall place.] I used to go there be limited solely to the return of with my grandmother in the the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser spring after the sheep was shall have no further recourse clipped of their wool to get a against the Mortgagor,, the couple fleeces carded, then Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s went home with her and she attorney.- MORTGAGE SALE would spin it on the old spin­ Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage ning wheel into yam and I made by: Diana K Miller, A wound it into balls for her. Married Woman and Alan L “I finished school in the Miller, Her Husband, to Mortgage spring of 1896, then went to Electronic Registration Systems, work at the carpenter trade] Inc. as nominee for America’s Wholesale Lender, its succes­ that summer [for] 75 cents a sors and assigns, Mortgagee, day. It was not 10 hours a dated November 22, 2002 and day but was from 7 a.m. to 6 recorded November 27, 2002 in p.m. and sometimes after Instrument #1092613 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said supper. mortgage was assigned to: “The first bam [I helped EverBank, by assignment dated build] was a mile west of August 18, 2014 and recorded Maple Grove Center and my August 22, 2014 in Instrument # father’s bam, then I worked a 2014-007901 on which mortgage couple summers after that there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One helping build bams, then Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand went on my own a-building. Three Hundred Seventy-One Some different today. Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents Two hundred [dollars] for ($129,371.89) including interest the carpenter work on a 40- 6.75% per annum.'Under the power of sale contained in said by- 80 [bam] them days. I mortgage and the statute in such have built quite a number in case made and provided, notice Maple Grove, then I went in is hereby given that said mortthe hay business, a-buying gage will be foreclosed by a sale and shipping and baling. In of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ those days, I shipped as high due, Circuit Court of Barry as 100 cars of hay out of Cou,nty at 1:00PM on April 2, Nashville. “Then in 1905 I built coal sheds and went to handling coal. At that time we would sell 25 car loads ofhard coal, used to fill the coal bins with hard coal for $7.50 a ton and soft coal $4.50 and $5. “Then I had an ice busi­ ness. No refrigeration them days. All just ice boxes. I got $6 a year to keep the boxes filled. “In 1908 my wife passed away, which changes and makes life altogether different. I will be 94 years old June 10, 1969. It has caused me a good many heartaches to see old couples together through life and I was left alone through life.” As Bivens died June 7, 1972, just three days shy of his 97th birthday. He is buried atLakeview Cemetery in Nashville, along with his wife, Bertha, and several Bivensfamily members. A recount by Amon Wolf of early bam building in Maple Grove Township was reprinted in the Feb. 19 Hastings Banner. 2015 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A Parcel of land in the Southwest onequarter of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described as : Commencing at the South one-quarter comer of said Section 36, Thence North 00 Degrees 58 Minutes 59 Seconds East 1317.78 feet along the North and South one- quarter line of said Section 36, thence North 89 degrees .5 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 495.00 feet along the South line of the Northeast onequarter of the Southwest onequarter of said Section 36 to the true point of beginning. Thence North 89 degrees 5 minutes 23 seconds West 828.35 feet along said South line, thence North 00 degrees 59 minutes 52 seconds East 1313.80 feet along the West line of the Northeast one-quarter line of the Southwest one-quarter of said section 36 to the East and West one-quarter line of said section 36, Thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 553.01 feet along said East and West One-quarter line , Thence South 00 Degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds West 990.0 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 275.00 Feet; thence South 00 Degrees 58 Minutes 59 seconds West 326.29 feet to the Point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ merit for public highway purpos­ es over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Tanner Lake Road. Parcel 4: A Parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of section 36, Town 3 North , Range 9 West, Described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South one-quarter line of said section 36, distant North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds East 1317 feet from the South one-quarter comer of said section 36, thence North 89 degrees 5 minutes 23 seconds West 495.00 feet along the South line of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said section 36, thence North 00 Degrees 58 min­ utes 59 seconds East 326.29 feet, Thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 165.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds East 726.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 sec­ onds East 177.00 Feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds 194.00 feet; thence North, 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 Seconds West 40.00 Feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 min­ utes 59 seconds East 70.00 feet to the East and West one- quar­ ter line of said section 36; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 193 feet along said East West one-quarter line to the center one-quarter comer of said section 36; thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds West 1317.78 feet along said North and South line to the point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purpos­ es over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Tanner Lake Road. Commonly known as 3550 Tanner Lake Road, 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 600.3241a(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: 2/28/2015 EverBank, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 15-17953 (02-28) (03-21) 06864063 NOTICE MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. A public hearing on the proposed Maple Grove Township budget for the coming fiscal year, April I, 2015, through March 31, 2016, will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting at the township hall, 721 Durkee SL Nashville, on Thursday, March 26, 2015 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. Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained at the town­ ship hall. 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. 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Registration open for Arts and Eats Tour The 2015 Arts and Eats Tour through Southwest Michigan scheduled for Oct. 17 and 18 is inviting artists, farm operators and restaurant owners to take part in its fifth annual weekend of fun. The free, self-guided driving tour has featured more than 50 artist studios, eateries serv­ ing locally grown food and farms that represent the best in Michigan specialty farm products. In addition to seeing some of Michigan’s most beautiful art, tasting the local food, viewing the fall colors and getting close to all kinds of friendly farm animals, the Arts and Eats Tour offers interactive art events, bus tours and a bicycle route for those looking for new adven- tures. Visitors, who’ve attended from across the United States are directed to each site with more than 10,000 oversized, full-color, hard-copy maps that are distributed across the state. In addition, the Arts and Eats website highlights participating businesses. Past tours have gained media attention, highlighting the tour and some of its par­ ticipants. Early registration, offering a discount, ends March 31. Final registration ends April 30. Registration forms and more information can be found online ■ at www.ArtsAndEats.org and www.facebook.com/ArtsAn dEats I @ArtsAndEats. 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. March 14,2015 — Page 11 sunshine Pack &Ship 1351 ILBroadway (NI-43) * Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Page 12 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, March 14,2015 66> WE RE GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS NASHVILLE SUPPORTING EACH OTHER IS MISSION OF NASHVILLE ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT At 42 members to date, the momentum ofthe Nashville Route 66 Business District continues to build. With the new streetscape and several store-front facadbs, the village seems prime to put the welcome mat out and to be a place people stop, shop and live. The launch of The Biz Bookshelf in May began a conversation between a group of business owners. The Biz is a grouping of business-building materials housed at Putnam District Library. A branding committee soon formed with Lori Courtney, Lori McNeill, Kimberly Rodriguez, Shauna Swantek and Louisa Westendorp. Since then, a logo has been developed and is showing up on banners, window clings and print materials. Two levels of membership were offered, branding plus advertising and branding only. Local businesses supporting each other Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery The following goals ofthe Daniels Funeral Home business district are to: Eaton Federal Savings Bank • Provide an opportunity for local businesses to better network and support each other. • Provide opportunities for businesses to give back to the community. Envy Salon Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping • Support the efforts underway to make Friends of Putnam District Library Nashville a destination location. Good Time Pizza Committees are beginning to form including advertising, fun and community impact. A Great Northern Bowhunting Co. description follows: Hastings City Bank • Advertising committee will coordinate Hickey Electric, Inc. the annual advertising package, support inter-business marketing efforts, and seek Hometown Lumber & Hardware additional advertising opportunities through Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. the year. Maple Valley Implement, Ina • Fun committee will focus on creating activities such as events and public art Maple Valley Pharmacy displays to be a place people want to stop, MOO-ville Creamery visit and stay. Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet • Community impact committee will work with local municipalities, organizations, Murray's Asphalt volunteer groups, and the school district to Musser's Service & Auto Sales assist with improvements to the area. Nashville Family Dentistry “It has been so nice to see our business members work together and use our energy to make a positive impact on the community,” Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine said Rodriguez, owner of Step N’ Time and R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Envy Salon. Shane's Auto Service When we began to dream of formualting a business district the hope was to have 25 in the first year,” said Swantek. “We never dreamed we’d be at 42.” Apparently, given the Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. Trumble Agency, Inc. numbers, dreams do come true. Throughout the year this column will feature activities to engage the Two J's >j Wheeler's Marine Service community, introductions of business owners and announcements from foe committees. SUPPORTING MEMBERS Welcome Nashville Route 66 Country Kettle Cafe Green Light Driving School LLC Hamilton Taxidermy Hummell's Body Shop Janette's Bunkhouse Main Street Salon Maple Grove Upholstery Pash Performance Pennington Bobcat and Backhoe Seasonal Co-op Simply Sweet Bakery Smalltown Computers The Revue—Nashville Community Theatre WBCH Business District UPCOMING EVENTS BINGO GAME BEGINS—Saturday, March 21 —see next week's back page of the Maple Valley News for our Route 66 Bingo Board. Follow the clues, and visit our participating Route 66 Businesses to find the answers to complete your Bingo Board for a chance to win a drawing for $100 cash! BINGO GAME DEADLINE—Saturday, March 28—turn in your completed Bingo Board at COURT-SIDE, Envy Salon, Maple Valley Pharmacy, MOO-ville, or Putnam District Library and enter the drawing to win! FIREMEN'S PANCAKE BREAKFAST—Sat. March 28 & Sun. March 29,7a-1p—come enjoy a fantastic breakfast served up by our local firefighters, and help show our appreciation for all they do for our community! 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 12, March 21, 2015 Suspicious odors raise alarms in Nashville Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched Thursday morning to the Nashville Shell station, 133 S Main St., to investigate a suspicious odor coming from the containers which had been returned in the can/bottle return machine. A station clerk said the bottles, returned to the store, smelled like “meth,”, said Lieutenant Jay Olejniczak from the Barry County Sheriff’s department. The clerk reported feeling ill from the smell. Nashville fire department responded and confirmed a strong chemical odor was present. Fire personnel entered the store with self contained breathing apparatus equip­ ment and further confirmed the atmosphere to be haz­ ardous. Fire personnel exited the store with a plastic bag containing multiple empty pop bottles. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies and Michigan State Police troopers tested the containers and air for meth components. The tests were negative. The smell may have been a result of some rotting fruit in a receptacle, said Olejniczak. Caution tape borders the Shell station in Nashville early Thursday morning. Michigan State Police assisted Barry County Sheriff’s deputies in a search of suspicious odors emanating from the empty pop bottle receptacle. Band Bust Is tonightVermontville council seeks Band Bust, an annual tra­ dition at Maple Valley schools, will offer a range of acts tonight, Saturday, March 21, at 7 p.m. Solos, duets and quartets will per­ form in different forms, ranging from vocal to beat and instrumental. “Come see the best Band Bust performances that have been viewed in years, ” said Anna Pash, reporting on the event. “There will be musical numbers perfected inside and out to skits that’ll make a person’s sides hurt.” Pash said this show will present new talent, a new sound system and new expectations. “Testing the norm of the past years, the united band pushes beyond the criteria to present a show that one may be thinking of for quite a while, and in a good way,” said Pash. “Join the band ^jyith this approximately hour and 45-minute performance. Who knows? Maybe one will gain some musicality in the process.” 95th annual Fireman’s Dance is tonight Rip’s Place Place in Vermontville is the scene for the 95th annual Fireman’s Dance tonight Saturday, March 21 from 7 p.m. to close. In addition to the dance there will be a silent auction and raffles. A Stihl MS 291 chainsaw package and a Zoe Life Spa and Salon package are the grand prize raffles designated for him and for her. Dinner will be served from 7 to 9 p.m. , This event is $10 per per­ son. trustee to fill open seat by Shari Carney Staff Writer Former Vermontville Village Trustee Garry Patrick cited personal rea­ sons when he recently resigned from his trustee position with the Vermontville Village Council. JoeAnn Nehmer and Ben Page have submit­ ted letters of intent for the open seat. In a unanimous decision at the regular meeting of the council Thursday, March 12, it was decided to post the position a second time in the hopes of generating more interest. Interviews will be in early April. adoption of a resolution on The council had a public the water project to the April, hearing on the proposed state 9 regular meeting. revolving project plan for In other business, Maple improvements to the waste­ Valley . Schools water collection and treat­ Superintendent Michelle ment system. Falcon, spoke to the council Village attorney Mark members about a parcel of Nettleton was present for the property that has been donat­ hearing, which was led by ed to the district. The proper­ Brian Holleman, an engineer ty is located behind from Paradigm Design Inc. Seminary Street. A new bus Holleman said the village loop will be constructed at does not have a groundwater the west end of Maplewood discharge permit and thus School. This will improve does not comply with state the safety for the students, and federal regulations. said Falcon. Holleman outlined three “I was impressed with the options for the village in plan,” said Village President order to be in compliance: Ruth Wineman, who had ear­ Convert the facility to a sur­ lier previewed the design. “It face water discharge and is an excellent solution and comply with current permit; will be much safer.” convert the facility to a Falcon said the pink build­ groundwater discharge and ing on the school property obtain a new permit; or apply will be razed, and improve­ for a groundwater permit and ments to Maplewood are set to be completed when school maintain dual permits. A detailed explanation of begins Sept. 8. Summer lunches will con­ the wastewater system needs were outlined in the Jan. 3 J tinue in Vermontville at the issue of the Maple Valley pavilion in the village square.. Lunches will be News. Council members unani­ mously voted to move the See OPEN SEAT, page 9 In This Issue National Honor Society inducts newest members Anna Pash (from left), Sabrina Nelson, Alli Hickey, Linsy Rushford, Alex Musser, Rachel Morris, Bekah Mater, Brittney Kirby and Evan Adrianson are the latest inductees to the Maple Valley Schools National Honor Society. The celebration was held in the high school auditorium Wednesday, March 18. • Entrepreneurship class students compete at DECA conference • School Board meeting opens with moment of silence • Lions honored among best in the GLAC and SMCCC • Maple Valley FFA brings home numerous state awards �Page 2 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. March 21,2015 Entrepreneurship class students compete at DECA district conference The entrepreneurship class at Maple Valley sent seven students to the Distributive Education Clubs ofAmerica districts competi­ tion at Kalamazoo Valley Community College where Abby Smith and Myranda Pugh were awarded medals. They participated in a role play in the competition and then took an exam in their business area. Most recently Emma McGIocklin and Beau Johnson competed in Grand Rapids at the DeVos Place, March 13, 14, and 15. They competed in the sports and entertainment marketing cat­ egories by completing two role plays. Myranda Pugh competed in principles of hospitality and management and completed two role plays. “The opening session was spirited with lots of music and awards for the different chapters, Emma McGIocklin went across the stage to receive a plaque for our orig­ inal DECA charter,” said Jassen Dowling, teacher. They attended a Grand Rapids Griffins hockey game Saturday night with 4,000 DECA members from across the state and Sunday the stu­ dents attended the awards ceremony. “The weekend was a whirlwind event and the stu­ dents had a great time,” said Dowling. The students met other DECA students from across the state and learned how to be business professionals, he said. Students from Maple Valley’s entrepreneurship class participate in the DECA competition in Grand Rapids. The students are (front row, from left) Myranda Pugh, Abby Smith, Katie Blodget, Emma McGIocklin; (back) Colyn Reed, Olivia Ricketts and Beau Johnson. Sarah Carpenter helped prepare students for the competition and Dowling said he is looking forward to taking students to DECA next year. School Board meeting opens with moment of silence by Shari Carney $7,500 written by June Staff Writer Lesatz, director of food serv­ A moment of silence, in ice, was awarded for kitchen memory of former Maple equipment upgrades. Each Valley students and area res­ school in the district will idents Missy Musser and receive $2,500. Brendon Pearce, was initiat­ She also said the summer ed by Vice President MarC lunch program will run from Rushford at the regular meet-June 22 to Aug. 21; Monday ing of the Maple Valley through Friday from 11 a.m. School Board Monday, to 1 p.m. and after spring March 9. Musser and Pearce break dinner will be served died in an automobile acci­ to students in the building dent Sunday, March 8, on after hours Monday through Mason Road in Thursday. Vermontville. Rod Green from the Superintendent Michelle Michigan Association of Falcon said counselors were School Boards gave a pres­ meeting with students at both entation on the strategic plan schools as needed. developed for Maple Valley Falcon said a grant ofSchools. The plan includes the vision, mission and goal statements of the district. Approval of the strategic plan, pending board member p Parent-teacher conferences Maple Valley students receive Optimist awards Maple Valley students recently received the Optimist Club of Charlotte award. The students were nominated by their teachers and selected by the Optimist Club com­ mittee for best exemplifying the Optimist creed. The students are (front row, from left) Cassandra Linn, Baileigh Schrader, Nathan Gorman, Hannah McGIocklin, (middle) Chloe Ayers, Hannah Pixley, Josey Terpening, Gavin Booher, Emma McGIocklin, (back) nominating teachers are Jassen Dowling, Kelly Hoeffler, Anya Letson and Marty Martin. (Missing from photo is student Lee Christopher and teacher Janet Adams.) P Maple Valley Schools are this week Parent-teacher conferences for Maple Valley Schools are Wednesday and Thursday, March 25 and 26. Free childcare will be available in room Al of the high school from 4 to 8 p.m., provided by National Honor Society members and Maple Valley Pride community service volunteers under the supervision of Julie Nelson. For more information regarding child care email jules.nelson@ymail.com or call 517-566-7333. Home Cooktu /Jgtpk g-Judy^ Country Kettle Cafe 113 N. Main EJ Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! review, was tabled until the next regular meeting Monday, April 13. Students Sam Bonney and Jadelyn Stewart reported on their business project, Re­ Carnation, which they recently presented at an idea pitch competition at Lansing Community College. Their concept, using recycled newspapers to build plant containers, earned them $495. The board, with President April Heinze absent, unani­ mously approved the senior trip to Washington, D.C., April 16 to 21. 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Ashley graduated from Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon presents the Lion Pride award to Tina Lakewood High School in Westendorp, representing Moo-Ville Creamery. The 2006 and Hillsdale College in 2010. Lion Pride award is bestowed to an individual or busi­ Daniel graduated from ness who goes above and beyond in their support of the Pewamo-Westphalia in 2002. schools, said Falcon. The couple are planning a wedding for April 2015 and will reside in DeWitt. some areen... » MARCH Buy 2 products or tools SPECIAL Get 1 FREE WEnVu | ’ Hair •Nails • Tanning 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance Fuller Street Elementary raise money for the American Heart Association in the annual Hoops for Heart and Jump Rope for Heart. Kenny Curtis (left) is the top fundraiser in Hoops for Heart and Jim Wiggs for Jump Rope for Heart. Elementary students raise money in a heart-healthy way The students at Fuller Street Elementary have been busy jumping rope .and shooting hoops in Jump Rope for Heart, for kinder­ garten to third grade, and Hoops for Heart, for fourth and fifth grade. The students do these programs to raise awareness for the American Heart Association, said Andrew Peabody, teacher. “The students were very excited for this program and look forward to it every year. This' year, we as a school raised 5,755.55,” said Peabody. This year’s top raisers were Jim Wiggs, in Jump Rope for Heart, with $750 and Kenny Curtis, in Hoops for Heart, with $250. “Way to go kids,” said Peabody. “It’s very exciting to see the students pull together and raise that much money. It’s inspiring to see how many of the kids donated their own money to the American Heart Association.” Dog reportedly attacking cats in Nashville The Maple Valley News has been informed by Art and Teresa Frith ofNashville of, “a roaming pitbull/pitbull mix in the area killing cats.” Sgt. Jason Sixberry at the Barry County Sheriffs office said anyone who sees the stray dog is asked to call 269-948-4800, and press See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. option 1. Zamiyia Cook, from Tammi King’s first grade class­ room, jumps rope to earn money for the American Heart Association. Now Scheduling Appointments Call us for a quote before you purchase your do-it-yourself software MAPLE We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping Jill Hickey • Tracy Janousek • Amy Peters J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 157 South Main, Vermontville, MI 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits 517-726-1300 IIIJ'II R �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, March 21.2015 A look back at the 1946 syrup festival To mark the 75th anniver­ sary of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. the Maple Valley News is reprinting stories on thefes­ tival published over the decades. Copies of the Vermontville Echo have been supplied by Jim Zemke. The following excerpts were published in the Vermontville Echo in early 1946. To crown fete rulers March 16 — The ..Vermontville Maple Syrup ff-eitival scheduled for April 6 is highlighted by two out­ standing novelty entertain­ ment numbers this year, the coronation of a maple syrup king and queen, and an ama­ teur contest. Contestants have been selected from the four upper classes in the high school, and by various local organi­ zations, and these will be voted for by pennies. Collection boxes have been placed in the various busi­ ness places and the money collected in this manner will go to the winning contest­ ants. Select candidates The seniors have selected Phyllis Snider and Jack Rathbum; juniors, Rachel Viele and Dick Weiler; soph­ omores, Nona Makley and Rudolph Beystrum, fresh­ men, Marcelyn Straw and Neil Parker; the Women’s club, Priscilla Hall and Arthur Mix; Eastern Star, Patty Dickey and Charles Hammond and the Lions club, Carla Weyant and Thomas Mahar. Coronation ofthe king and queen will take place out­ doors if the weather is per­ missible, otherwise in the opera house. To stage amateur meet Vem Slout, who is head of the entertainment features, announces that the amateur contest will be known as the Maple Syrup and Western Hillbilly Amateur Contest. This program will be heard in the Opera House at 2 o’clock the afternoon of the festival. Mr. Slout, himself head of the famed Slout Players, will preside as mas­ ter of ceremonies. There will be cash prizes for the win­ ners. The entries may be either singers, guitar players, dancers, novelty entertain­ ers, or any other type of entertainment the communi­ ty or surrounding area may wish to enter. Entries may be sent to Mr. Slout Free pancakes and maple syrup will be served at the schoolhouse and two WLS orchestras will be on hand for the dances in the evening. Plenty of maple syrup will be available to supply the needs for out-of-town buy­ ers. Ready for annual maple syrup festival Event set for April 6 Free pancakes and syrup to be served al noon; other events scheduled March 30 — It’s maple syrup time over in the village of Vermontville and next Saturday the town will put out the welcome mat for vis­ itors at its annual' maple syrup festival, which attracts large throngs — many from Lansing — to the town for the festivities and, inciden­ tally, to purchase some ofthe delicious maple syrup and maple sugar cakes. The festival committee is all set for the big day. The community bush which includes the stately maple trees along the village streets and the Art Swift bush, northeast of the town, have provided 200 gallons of syrup from 950 trees tapped. Along with these 200 gal­ lons will be other supplies, for every producer in and around Vermontville will bring in all the maple syrup and sugar he can carry and it will go on sale with that from DOBBIMS ACDekso COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory deafer Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes ft Models 945-0191 — JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE. INC. LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF I HASTINGS ON M 79 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE Vermontville’s Main Street became a stage, where amateur talent shows were presented during the syrup festival. This is a part of the crowd which gathered to applaud the entertainment. At upper right is the Opera House, where a line for syrup formed earlier in the day. — Photo from Detroit Free Press Sunday, April 28, 1946. Hayrides to nearby sugar bushes also is a part of the traditional festival activities. (Photo from Detroit Free Press Sunday, April 28, 1946.) the community bush. Buyers will be plentiful. This is assured. But each buyer will be limited to one gallon. To give out-of-town buyers an equal chance with Vermontville residents, the syrup and sugar will be released for sale at 1 o’clock next Saturday afternoon in the council rooms in the Opera House. There’ll be other events during the day, too. A maple syrup king and queen will be crowned. For some little time residents have been vot­ ing for their choices for this Nashville) !ER> atmt 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 SHOPPING You’re In, You’re Out... You're HWie Oat Oort SvcntfddUfAm . .. . A ccep t ing Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC honor and the contest came to a close last night. On Monday, votes will be count­ ed, and the winners announced. The two winners will be crowned at cere­ monies next Saturday. The event will be held out of doors if weather permits. Bingo games with prizes of maple syrup and sugar will be operated as another feature of the festival and a hillbilly amateur show will be staged in the afternoon under the direction of LaVeme Slout, head of the well-known Slout Players. Slout has received several entries from Battle Creek, Charlotte and Lyons. Winner will be given an opportunity to work for a week with the Slout Players. There will be free pancakes, sausage, syrup and coffee or warm biscuits and maple syrup served to all guests during the day with George Firster who has fried the pancakes at the festival every year since it was start­ ed. The free lunch will be served at noon in the village school. Hayrides to nearby sugar bushes also is a part of the traditional festival activities. Although there will be no actual boiling down in process, Milton Sprague, operator of a bush three miles from town, will leave his equipment intact that vis­ itors may see how the boiling down is accomplished. And Frank Bailey, who will celebrate his 94th birth­ day next Thursday, will have an exhibition; a display of miniature buildings and equipment depicting the his­ tory of maple sugar making from the early days when Indians hollowed out logs and set them up for sap to drip into, throughout the var­ ious steps to the modern evaporator of today. Vermontville long has been traditional of the finest maple syrup in the country. A little group of pioneers who more than 100 years ago traveled from their native Vermont to carve out a new Vermontville in the Michigan wilderness, brought with them a trade name that will live forever. And because of Vermontville’s history as a maple syrup center, radio station WJR of Detroit will pay tribute to the town Monday evening on its Goodwill Tour program. Vermontville to build; tap 15,000 trees April 3 — Officials of the Vermontville Maple Syrup festival association are look­ ing forward to an even big­ ger festival in 1947 than that next Saturday. A building 65 x 150 feet, will be erected to house the festival, it is hoped. In the months the building is not needed for making syrup it can be used for roller skating and dancing, officials said. Consideration has been given to tapping the 300-acre sugar “bush” known as the Barber woods north of Vermontville, in which are between 15,000 and 16,000 maple trees. This will be the largest bush in the United States and hundreds of gal­ lons of syrup could be pro­ duced. If this bush is tapped the 350 trees inside the vil­ lage limits will not be touched next year. Vermontville fete offi­ cials elected April 25 — Officers ofthe Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corporation for 1947 have been elected as follows: President Fred See 1946, page 9 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 21,2015 — Page 5 Free course for military families available The National Alliance on Mental Illness is offering a free six-week course sponsored by the Battle Creek Veterans Administration that was developed to meet the unique needs of veteran and service members’ families to help them better understand and cope with conditions their loved ones may return with during and or after service. A peer education model is used to ensure love and respect for everyone involved, the military mem­ ber and their loved ones. 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Worship ........... 11 a.m. pmWednesday Family Evening Worship...... ........... 6 p..Night Service ........... 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting..................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM Phone: 543-5488 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service........................... 9 a.m. Sunday School................. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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 DANIEL PHILLIPS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main SL, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. hurch Service 11: 00 a. m ........Fellowship All Are Welcome! (269) 945-9554 Askfor our Sales Dept. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1-269-731-5194. 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(Absent from photo, Lydon Rogers) Fourth grade level Math Bee winners for times seven and times nine facts are (front row, from left) Brinna Cobb, Ryan Finkler, Logan Wigginton, (back) Emma Kirby, Holly Rosin, Alex Nelson, Aidan Derusha, Kyden Yeager, Chase Rathburn and Jordan Draper. Goodie and Dessert Auction March 22 at 3 p.m. ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 Business Services Vermontville United Methodist Church | For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your.home/farm/busi- BASEMENT PROOFING: All proceeds go toward “Sending Kids to Camp”. Used for local kids. • WATERPROFESSIO­ NAL Basement Services wa­ terproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estimates. (517)-290-5556. Auction will feature angel food cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies and much more. Get your Easter baking done ahead oftime. opener repair special. $30 off broken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334-3574. 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March 21,2015 - Page 7 Graduation Invitations to fit every style join us for a Lions honored among best in the GLAC and SMCCC Maple Valley's Grant Adrianson (boys’ basketball) and Emma McGIocklin (girls’ basketball) were named honorable mention all-conference this winter, as was class­ mate Iva Weiler (competitive cheer - not pictured). 1 Banner 100 Invitations 100 Envelopes 100 Thank You Postcards 1 Banner Maple Valley’s Beau Johnson (boys’ basketball), Franklin Ulrich (wrestling), Stacie Ellison (competitive cheer) and Payton Schrader (girls’ basketball) were named sec­ ond team all-conference this winter. ifemeandJaydenRia Ask us $134.95 50 about other Invitations options & quantities! 50 EnvelopesJ Austin Roger Coris Check out all our Special Services; Maple Valley’s Andrew Brighton (boys’ basketball), Olivia Ricketts (girls’ basket­ ball), Brielle Hammond (competitive cheer) and Austin Creller (wrestling) were named first team all-conference in their respective sports this winter, as well as classmate Kodee Crouch (wrestling - not pictured). Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! • • • • • • • Business Cards Greeting Cards Big Prints & Posters Photo Books Folding & Laminating Custom Rubber Stamps Plastic Binding and more! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings C VISA 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Page s _ just say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 21,2015 Barry County 4-H members, volunteers must enroll online by March 31 New registration system being implemented by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Barry County 4-H mem- LEGAL NOTICE AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION 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 Christopher Vlietstra and Heather Hoffman, , Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for Polaris Home Funding Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of January, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of January, 2010 in Instrument No. 201001250000724 of Barry County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to CAR­ RINGTON MORTGAGE SER­ VICES, LLC on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-eight and 51/100 ($90538.51), and no suit or pro­ ceeding 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 con­ tained in said mortgage, and pur­ suant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of April, 2015 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 5.500 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 Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as fol­ lows, to wit: The East 1/2 of Lot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2, and Lot 3 except the East 60 feet thereof, all in Block 49 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. 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 damag­ ing the property during the redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Dated: 03/07/2015 CAR­ RINGTON MORTGAGE SER­ VICES, LLC _ Mortgagee FABRIZIO & BROOK, PC. Attorney for CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 CMS VlietstraChris (03-07)(03-28) 06884449 bers and member families are reminded they must enroll online before the end of March. This is new, but must be completed by all returning 4-H members and leaders, as well as new mem­ bers wanting to participate this year. This online enrollment, at http://mi.4honline.com, must be completed by all 4- LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Amanda Pasch, an unmarried woman, to Fifth Third Mortgage - Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated October 26, 2009 and recorded November 12, 2009 in Instrument Number 200911120011068, Barry County Records, Michigan; and Affidavit of Correction, recorded April 23, 2014, in Instrument Number 2014-004033. 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 Fifty-Three Thousand Seventeen and 13/100 Dollars ($53,017.13), including interest at 5.625% 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 place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on APRIL 2, 2015. Said premises are located in the Town­ ship of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: That part of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, Maple Grove Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as; commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds East 298.00 feet along the East line of said Northeast 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 seconds West 60.01 feet to the place of beginning; thence South 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 sec­ onds East 220.00 feet along the West right of way line of State Trunk Line M-66, thence South 89 degrees 03 minutes 55 sec­ onds West 480.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 05 minutes 35 seconds West 220.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 03 min­ utes 55 seconds East 480.00 feet to the place of beginning. Parcel is subject to easements restric­ tions and rights of way of record. Affidavit of Affixture of Manufac­ tured Home, recorded in Instru­ ment No. 1153945. Property con­ tains a Manufactured Home: Manufacturer; Fortune; Year of Manufacture: 2000; Serial No. FHMI05233N. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless deter­ mined 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 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. Dated: Febru­ ary 28, 2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-001854 (02-28)(03-21) H members, volunteers and leaders, regardless of how long they’ve been in 4-H. Kathy Pennington, 4-H program coordinator for Barry County, said the data­ base formerly used is going out of production, and the new online enrollment form is required. The office will not be able to access infor­ mation from the old database after March 31. “Anyone from last year who was in 4-H or was a leader or volunteer, must enroll online,” she said. Once the enrollment process is complete, the indi­ viduals will receive a confir­ mation email acknowledging their enrollment. If there are issues with the enrollment, an email will be sent explain­ ing the areas needing atten­ tion. “There are still a lot of people out there who haven’t done the online enrollment,” said Pennington. She estimates the office currently has a little more than two-thirds of the 4-H members and leaders enrolled. Those who have already enrolled are asked to check their online enrollment status to make certain all members and leaders are active. She said many enrollments were returned to members due to incomplete information, and many of those have not been corrected and returned. Once the old database is no longer accessible, the office will have no way of contacting youths or fami­ lies with important information regarding fair registra­ tions or other 4-H program­ ming. Leaders who do not complete the online registration will be required to repeat the PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspa­ per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights 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. 06858423 opportunity 4-H program. The website to register is http://mi.4honline.com. Anyone with questions, problems accessing the web- 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 DEBORAH J. BORN and ROBERT L. BORN, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to HEARTWELL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 27, 2006, and recorded on November 2, 2006, in Document No. 1172295, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOP­ MENTAUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is Claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars and EightyFive Cents ($102,894.85), includ­ ing interest at 5.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00*PM o'clock, on May 7, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOTS 5 AND 6 OF BLOCK 33 OF KEELER BROTHERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 40. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238 If the above ref­ erenced property is sold at a fore­ closure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the bor­ rower 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. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOP­ MENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 USBW.003025 FHA (03-21 )(0411) 06865409 ATTENTION VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS The Village Council has an open Trustee seat and would like to appoint someone to fill the position until the November 2016 election. Please submit letter of intent by April 1, 2015: Village of Vermontville PO Box K 121 Eastside Drive Vermontville, Ml 49096 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. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Diana K Miller, A Married Woman and Alan L Miller, Her Husband, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for America's Wholesale Lender, its succes­ sors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 22, 2002 and recorded November 27, 2002 in Instrument #1092613 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned to: EverBank, by assignment dated August 18, 2014 and recorded August 22, 2014 in Instrument # 2014-007901 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Three Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and Eighty-Nine Cents ($129,371.89) including interest 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 mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public ven­ due, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on April 2, 2015 Said premises are situated in Township of Rutland, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Parcel 1: A Parcel of land in the Southwest onequarter of Section 36, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Described as : Commencing at the South one-quarter corner of said Section 36, Thence North 00 Degrees 58 Minutes 59 Seconds East 1317.78 feet along the North and South one- quarter line of said Section. 36, thence North 89 degrees 5 minutes 23 sec­ onds West 495.00 feet along the South line of the Northeast onequarter of the Southwest onequarter of said Section 36 to the true point of beginning. Thence North 89 degrees 5 minutes 23 seconds West 828.35 feet along said South line, thence North 00 degrees 59 minutes 52 seconds East 1313.80 feet along the West line of the Northeast one-quarter line of the Southwest one-quarter of said section 36 to the East and West one-quarter line of said section 36, Thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 553.01 feet along said East and West One-quarter line , Thence South 00 Degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds West 990.0 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 275.00 Feet; thence South 00 Degrees 58 Minutes 59 seconds West 326.29 feet to the Point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purpos­ es over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Tanner Lake Road. Parcel 4: A Parcel of land in the Southwest one-quarter of section 36, Town 3 North , Range 9 West, Described as: Beginning at a point on the North and South one-quarter line of said section 36, distant North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds East 1317 feet from the South one-quarter comer of said section 36, thence North 89 degrees 5 minutes 23 seconds West 495.00 feet along the South line of the Northeast one-quarter of the Southwest one-quarter of said section 36, • thence North 00 Degrees 58 min­ utes 59 seconds East 326.29 feet, Thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 165.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds East 726.00 feet; thence South 89 Degrees 15 minutes 44 sec­ onds East 177.00 Feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds 194.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds West 40.00 Feet; thence North 00 degrees 58 min­ utes 59 seconds East 70.00 feet to the East and West one- quar­ ter line of said section 36; thence South 89 degrees 15 minutes 44 seconds East 193 feet along said East West one-quarter line to the center one-quarter corner of said section 36; thence South 00 degrees 58 minutes 59 seconds West 1317.78 feet along said North and South line to the point of beginning. Subject to an ease­ ment for public highway purpos­ es over the Northerly 33 feet thereof for Tanner Lake Road. Commonly known as 3550 Tanner Lake Road, 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 holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: 2728/2015 EverBank, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills,. Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 15-17953 (02-28)(03-21) 06864063 SPRING CLEAN UP The Village of Nashville will be doing spring cleanup on Monday, April 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. Please place any brush, leaves, or limbs that you want picked up next to the curb by Monday morning. Nashville DPW �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 21, 2015 — Page 9 OPEN SEAT, continued from page 1 served June 22 to Aug. 21, Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “You were the prime loca­ tion,” said Falcon, who added that meals also were served at Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville. “Over 100 meals per day were served.” SiSs Trustee Mark Jorgensen said he had heard a lot of positive feedback regarding the free lunch program and asked to keep the distribution at the pavilion. Falcon assured him the plan is to continue serving there. On another matter, the Independent Bank building 1946, continued from page 4 Mead; Secretary George Firster; Treasurer Otis Mills; Trustees Reinhart Zemke, Roppe Viele; chairman of the new building, Roy Mathews; chairman of the building site, Dr. L.D. Kelsey. Sisis i sisI s I 'M£ M.*£\** '%’’! ’U’hfa hfa, *aiij% ,j% SS* May 8 — Nearly 4,000 persons Saturday afternoon attended the sixth annual Maple Syrup festival held in this community of 600 popu­ lation. Two hundred ninetyfive gallons of syrup were “ hf U*SS* Si J‘*2!i> SSJi « > «5;s !£)»’ *SJ Because Jesus live ... . by Pastor Nancy Fancher . Nashville and Vermontville United Methodist churches and Maple Valley Community Center of Hope “For God so loved the world so much that he gave his only Son so that anyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16” Do you ever get a hymn stuck in your head thatjust won’t go away? Lately, I have had the song “Because He Lives” going over and over in my mind. Usually I realize that there is a message for me in the words, so I pay attention and hear the words, get the message and then the song stops. This tfme it is a song related to the Easter message: Because Jesus lives, I can face tomorrow. “Because He Lives” is a song with a message for all of us. Because Christ lives, we can face all our tomorrows, no matter what is going on in our lives. The song was written by Bill and Gloria Gaither in 1970. They were expecting their third son and life was in turmoil. Bill was recovering from a severe illness; drugs and atheism was prominent in society; and large-scale family issues were in full swing. The prognosis of their unborn son’s health was not good. Life tin® M‘■thSM S Hi v T®6^ Mt« * ■ *«ija w 3fe,t'®r't» ** ’■» » autainn ®’ise se tasinMw IWKi fcTlajj^ H»» Ittitafeihp i M ARtyitai •»wz iHe suiteStalls Mb tea VbrlteU ! ■ n tart ton a s It I’M ’jteJ8taiSt* te iST'esfc^p ■’. sdsirtstehi ijsxs iBstrtsstt® ! , i«i «in mi «1 ’ jji(j gjtiiMiak ijjcc latte Spirt**** tat* »***" **"“ ■ 8t*» jjM**’8 i flfei*1" fei*1" £*? *“! * £Sf?e«W*^“S! was looking bleak. When their son, Benjamin, was bom and Bill and Gloria were told he was healthy, the' song “Because He Lives” poured forth out of their thankful hearts for all that God had done for them. The song affirms the hope we have in the death and resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The words provide the testimony of God’s goodness, provision and security, along with God’s mercy. Mercy is defined as an act of compassion given to another. It is an act of forgiveness, given when it is not deserved or earned. Mercy is a gift. During this season ofLent, with Easter Sunday coming soon, we should remember that God’s mercy was given as a gift to us, when the Father sent his one and only Son to the cross, for the forgiveness of our sins. A precious gift indeed. Eventually I will get the new message waiting for me to hear through the song “Because He Lives.” Until then, I continue to listen and sometimes sing along, knowing that God is at work. I encourage you to listen and enjoy the next time a Godly song’ gets going in your mind. The message will come to you, too, and it will be just what you need to hear. May God bless you and yours during this Easter season. NSW' NSW M«9 #1 jtJ® 5«*» «*» '$!<■ (* *®J*. feM#1 s1 if*,s§* if s§* NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Police to combat drunk driving through April 7 Eaton County deputies and law enforcement officers sold. from around the state are Priscilla Hall, daughter of conducting extra patrols to Mr. and Mrs. George Hall, arrest impaired drivers dur­ was festival queen and ing the National Collegiate Thomas Mahar, son of Athletic Association men's Postmaster and Mrs. M.A. and women’s basketball Mahar was king. tournaments and high school and college spring break periods. A five-year review of crash data indicates alcoholuse and lack of seat belts play a significant role in fatal and serious injury crashes in March and early April. To help promote driving safety, the Michigan Office of From the Pulpit SJS* S J ItS61^*. l«ts» is being donated to the vil­ lage by the corporation. However, there may be stip­ ulations made as to how the building is to be used. “We are looking over the documents,” said Wineman. “We have signed nothing yet,” said Jorgensen. ‘ Reporting History for the Future in 6 Barry County Area Newspapers fN' rt* * Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News * Reminder • Hastings Banner Highway Safety Planning is partnering with the Michigan Licensed ' Beverage Association to distribute bas­ ketball-themed drink coast­ ers with a designated driverrelated message. Patrons at more than 1,100 MLBA member locations will use the coasters as they root for their favorite teams. In Michigan, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher, although motorists can be arrested at any BAC level if an officer believes they are impaired. Motorists face enhanced penalties if arrest- ed for a first-time drunk driv­ ing offense with a .17 BAC or higher. In 2013, 2,271 people were arrested for drunk driv­ ing around the state during the NCAA tournament time period. Of those, 671 Were arrested under the state’s high blood-alcohol content law with BACs of .17 or higher. More than 500 of those arrests were made by grant-funded law enforce­ ment agencies during last year’s drunk driving crack­ down. �Page 10 — Just Say ’As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 21,2015 Memories of the Past Many ‘firsts’ were recorded in Nashville’s history This “Memories of the past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News March 19, 1985. She wrote: Next Tuesday, March 29, Nashville will mark its 116th anniversary as a vil­ lage, having been officially chartered. on that date in 1869 by an act ofincorpora­ tion signed by Henry P. Baldwin, governor of Michigan. In light of the approaching “birthday,” we thought it an appropriate time to reflect on severalfirst s that have been recorded by the village in its formative years. Next week’s column will look at some of the things that have been said about Nashville — by insid­ ers and outsiders — as the town grew from a fledgling settlement into a full-blown community. Most ofthefacts in thefollowing local history primer were gleaned from various early issues of The Nashville News. Where con­ tradictions exist in those reports, we have attempted to present the more factual account. The first name for Nashville was the nickname Maple Valley Schools School District Position Posting March 13, 2015 Intemal/Extemal POSITIONS: Varsity Boys Basketball • JV Boys Basketball 8th grade Boys Basketball Varsity Girls Basketball • JV Girls Basketball Varsity Boys Wrestling Varsity Competitive Cheer Middle School Competitive Cheer Duration: Winter 2016 Season Reports To: District Athletic Director Rate of Pay: Per Master Agreement of MVEA Qualifications: 1) Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. 2) Ability to demonstrate and instruct fundamentals. Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport. 3) Prior coaching experience in assigned sport is required. 4) Coach must possess strong professional/personal morals and ethics and be a positive role model for the student ath­ letes. 5) Ability to coordinate, manage and work with groups and individuals. 6) Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with athletes, staff, parents and the community while project­ ing a positive image that enhances the school. 7) Demonstrate the ability to keep confidentiality in regards to the Family Privacy Act. Basic Function: Provide leadership and direction for level of athletic program listed. Be able to cqordinate school level programs with other agency programs. Develop opportunities for athletes to be exposed to, acquire and demonstrate speed and agility techniques in their chosen sport. Provide leadership to all lower level coaches. Work in conjunction with Athletic Director to develop and deliver successful program. Application process: Interested intemal/extemal applicants should email letter of interest and resume to Duska Brumm, Athletic Director at dbrumm@mvs.kl2.mi.us. You may also drop off or mail to Maple Valley Schools, Attn: Duska Brumm, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096. Deadline for applications is April 3,2015. Ifyou have any questions regarding this posi­ tion you can contact the Athletic Director at 517-852-9275 ext. 12. It is thepolicy ofMaple Valley Schools that no person shall, on the basis ofrace, color, national origin, sex or disability, be excludedfrom participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment. 06865737 Forest City, for obvious reasons. Others in the 1850s called it Hanchett’s Mill because pioneer settler Charles Hanchett, who lived in a log house near the pres­ ent-day site of vthe Community Center (water­ works building) and his brother, Hiram, ran a saw mill on the north bank of the Thornapple River. Officially, Nashville was named in the late 1860s for Garadus Nash, a civil engi­ neer for the Grand River Valley Railroad. He may have offered to plat the vil­ lage in return for the honor (accounts differ) but he did not do the platting, and rea­ sons for this are disputed. However, the name stuck. Other names considered but rejected were Johnstown and Greggsville, the latter for pioneer village developer George Gregg and his son Robert, who finally drew up the first plats. Nash resided in Nashville only during the building of the railroad, which commenced with sur­ veying in 1866 and conclud­ ed with final construction in early 1869. The first frame house built north of the river within what is now the corporate limits of Nashville was constructed in the fall of 1854 by pioneer Henry Feighner near what is now Putnam Park. The first white settlers in the communi­ ty put down roots in that area. The first blacksmith shop in the settlement was built in 1855 on what is now South Bridge Street, west of the river, by S.R. Clendenen, and for the next century, Nashville was never without a blacksmith. The first merchant in Nashville was Leonard E. Stauffer, who operated a general store in his home on the east side of Main Street just north of Reed — the Stauffer place being the first frame house south of the First nicknames of the community were “Forest City" and “Hanchett’s Mill,” but the official name of Nashville was in honor of Garadus Nash, a civil engineer for the Grand River Valley Railroad during its 1866-69 construction through this area. The first train to arrive in Nashville on that line probably came through Jan. 25, 1869, though some sources place its arrival about a month earlier. This scene 40 years later shows the station after the line was taken over by Michigan Central Railroad. The 1904 brick depot is in the center; the freight station at right. A man credited with introducing several “firsts” to Nashville was Joseph C. Hurd (left), an enterprising early local merchant who in 1902 drove the first auto in the vil­ lage. The radio and the ice cream cone were among other local firsts attributed to Hurd. In 1910, he opened a Ford agency in Nashville, one of the first in this area. With him in this 1916 photo at his Main Street garage are employees Ralph Olin (center) and Merrill Hinckley. A photo gallery and a bicycle shop were among Hurd’s earliest local ventures. river, The first church service in Nashville was conducted in 1866 by a Methodist minister from Kalamo, one J.H. Richards, using a partially completed grist mill owned by the Mallett family as a meeting place. The first serv­ ices conducted within a regu­ lar house of worship were at the Christian Church (now Trinity Gospel at 219 Washington St.) after that sanctuary was completed in 1870. Also built that year was the Methodists’ first church, a frame building damaged by fire 10 years later and replaced by the present brick structure. The first schoolhouse in town was a crude 12-by-16foot log structure erected in one day in 1866 on or near what is now the municipal parking lot west of the Main Street business district. The first teacher there was Miss Agness Smith, later the wife of Nashville businessman and benefactor Charles M. Putnam. Thirteen students comprised her first class. The first physician in town was Dr. John H. Palmer, who located in Nashville early in 1866 and later became its first postmaster. The first political meeting in Nashville was during the campaign of 1866, in John Webster’s blacksmith shop. The first political flag poles erected here were in 1868 and carried the banners of Seymour and Blair for the Democrats and Grant and Colfax, Republican. The first village election in Nashville was April '7, 1869, and became somewhat unruly when it was alleged that transient railroad work­ ers were being allowed to vote. The first president of Nashville, elected in 1869, was Lemuel Smith, a Vermont native who came to Michigan in 1855. “In his peculiar religious view he was decided, most frank,” noted his obituary in April 1883. “For many years he stood outside of all that is or could be called ecclesiasti­ cal. He was a Freethinker, a Liberalist in the best mean­ ing of the word. No church superstition hung to his skirts. He found that the brightest duties of his exis­ tence related to the human and not the gods.” Smith had, the writer noted at his death, “Without a murmur sought that rest which per­ chance knows no waking.” The first industry in Nashville was a furniture Continued next page CNA OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? FRUSTRATED WITH YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYMENTSITUATION? CHECK US OUT! Thomapple Manor, a long term care and rehabilitation facility is now accepting applications for Part-Time, 2nd and 3rd shift Thomapple Manor is currently accepting applications for RN or LPN Charge Nurses. We have Full-time, Part-time and PRN opportunities 2nd and 3rd shifts positions available. We offer excellent wages, benefits, and working conditions. Applications can be completed Monday - Friday, 8JO a.m. - 3 JO p.m. in our business office, or downloaded from our website at www.thornapplemanor.com Certified Nursing Assistants On-call positions available. We value our residents and employees! 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The convention lasted three days, during which FFA chapters from all over the state, met for sessions, leadership contests, and to hear from several motiva­ tional speakers. Sydney Denton and Jadelyn Stewart were recog­ nized with the Michigan FFA Academic Achievement award at the second session. This award is presented to those who have excelled in academics along with being active in leadership activities in their* local FFA chapter. The Maple Valley FFA Chapter was given a silver member compete at the State national chapter award at the finals in leadership contests. third session. The National Jadelyn Stewart placed Chapter Award is based on fourth with a gold ranking in student, community, and the extemporaneous public chapter development activi­ speaking contest. Her topic ties. was, “The Food and Fiber During the Wednesday System.” evening session Maple Abbey Voigt and Travis Valley had two members Rockwell were elected by achieve outstanding junior their Maple Valley FFA degrees. To achieve this members to be the official award, members must hold a delegates for the State con­ GPA above 2.5, and be an vention. As delegates, active member of their FFA Abbey and Travis visited the chapter. Marcum Terpening, Michigan capital as well as and Tia James won this voted bn State FFA issues award. «.and the election for the 2015­ Sydney Denton and 16 State FFA officers. Jadelyn Stewart received the The convention Consisted State FFA degrees at the of seven sessions. During Thursday evening session. these sessions there were This is the highest degree numerous awards handed that FFA members can out, public speakers, and the receive in the state , of state officers for 2015 -16 Michigan. were elected. Maple Valley also had one A highlight of the session MEMORIES, continued from previous page shop established in 1867 by Jacob Lentz, a French-bom cabinetmaker who later took his three sons, * Albert, Charles and Lewis, into the company which, for over half a century, represented the village’s largest business concern, at one time employ­ ing as many as 125 men. The first train through Nashville probably arrived Jan. 26, 1869, the date that regular service from Jackson to Nashville was established on the newly built Grand River Valley line. (Some accounts, however^ say the first train arrived in Nashville Dec. 29, 1868 — roughly a month earlier.) The first locomotive to haul a work train into the village was the Black Crook, and the locomotive to pull the first regular passenger train to Nashville was the Mayflower. The first official commu­ nication of the newly formed Masonic order in Nashville was the night of Nov. 25, 1868, almost exactly for months before the village was incorporated. The first construction “boom” in Nashville took place in the summer of 1870, when 75 buildings were erected between April and October. The first bank in Nashville was a privately owned con­ cern organized about 1870 by Theodore Downing, John Barry and Dan Everts. The first newspaper here was the Nashville Business Register, published Feb. 10, 1870, by Leonard E. Stauffer. The first issue of The Nashville News, a con­ tinuously published forerun­ ner of the Maple Valley News, appeared Oct. 1, 1873, put out by Omo Strong, a rather slight 19-year-old from Lawton who became a fiery crusader of causes for Nashville’s community bet­ terment. (In 1888 he sold the paper to employee Len W. Feighner, Stauffer.) a nephew of The first serious fire occurred Feb. 25, 1874, when a half-dozen business­ es on the west side of Main Street were destroyed, including the News office, which was frantically tom down to halt the spread of flames, prompting Editor Strong to push for a village fire department. The first street to have sidewalks on both sides was State Street, in 1875. (These were boardwalks made of wood.) The first concrete sidewalks in Nashville were built in 1881 for “Messrs. Brooks, Purkey and Fuller” by a Battle Creek man named Staples. The first organized band was the Nashville Comet Band, formed in 1875 to give weekend street concerts and other performances. The first official volunteer fire department in Nashville was organized in 1882, although an early hook and ladder company was formed in 1875 at the urging of Editor Strong. The first state senator elected from Nashville was Lewis A. Durkee, a former Hickory Comers merchant who moved to Nashville in 1866 and became the first justice of peace here. A GRVRR employee, Durkee studied law, became an attor­ ney and then was elected to the senate in 1880. He died the following year at age 50. The fir§t jail in Nashville was built in the summer of 1881 on the site of the pres­ ent-day fire station, which was the town hall location. The first brick schoolhouse in town was completed in 1885. Called the Union School, it was destroyed by fire Feb. 5,- 1902, and replaced that same year with a similarly styled brick build­ ing. The first class graduated from Union School in 1887 after completing the threeyear high school course then required for a diploma. In 1890, the curriculum was changed to four years ofhigh school study. The first municipal water­ works system — including pump house and standpipe to hold river water — was com­ pleted in 1892, not long after an Aug. 2,1891, fire destroyed the Lentz Table Factory. The company rebuilt on the condi­ tion the village would offer an adequate supply of water for fire protection. The first phones in Nashville were installed in 1898 by Michigan Telephone Company, but service was very limited in scope. The following year, Citizens Telephone Company strung lines and installed phones giving much wider coverage. The switch­ board and headquarters were above Liebhauser’s drug store, but were later moved to the upper floor of the old post office building. The first electric lights, with power furnished by the Thomapple Electric Company, were turned on in Nashville in February 1902, with four arc lights brighten­ ing Main Street. The Nashville News office was one of the first businesses to give up its acetylene gas plant in favor of electric lights. The first automobile used in Nashville was a Thomas Tri-Auto driven by local bicycle entrepreneur Joseph C. Hurd, in 1902. The three­ wheeled gasoline-powered vehicle had “great speed,” according to The News. Hurd later became an early local Ford dealer and is generally credited with introducing two other “firsts” to Nashville — the radio and the ice cream cone. Maple Valley FFA members in attendance at the Michigan FFA State convention are (from left) Abbey Voigt, Marcum Terpening, Jadelyn Stewart, Meghan Bignall, Dillon Terpening, Travis Rockwell and Sydney Denton. on Thursday evening was when Judson Laipply took the stage. Laipply is a moti­ vational speaker who encouraged members to think about the life ahead of you, and to make you laugh while doing it. He has become famous with his “Evolution of Dance” video on YouTube, which he per­ formed at the convention, said Dillon Terpening. “I am extremely proud of the representation at the annual State FFA Convention,” said Aaron Saari, Maple Valley FFA EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP advisor. “This year our members once again made an impact on the Michigan FFA Association. 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LOCAL HISTORY Q: What year was the home of Charles & Agnes Putnam donated to the Village of Nashville? This 2nd generation business began on the comer of Main St. & Church St.; now you can buy a pontoon here. You can play ladies-only euchre or the whole family can enjoy a fish dinner at this business. This business was moved & expanded in 1992; it is the Business District member closest to the river. LOCAL HISTORY Q: What was the address of Mary Holman's art gallery? You will find this business between the post office & the bakery. This business combined two businesses into one store location (plus warehouses) in April 2001. The dog that works at this business has the same name as a one cent piece of money but no green thumb. Charles Dickens retired from here .as did Cleo Page Turner. This stylish business has been open for over 10 years but might seem hidden. In operation for over 45 years, this Spartan affiliated business Is going on 3 generations of ownership. A Maple Valley graduate opened this business when she was 22 years old. This financial institution was established in 1886. This business has 6 kids who all work on the farm. Here, you can get an oil change, tires repaired, a tank of gas, and your windshield washed! LOCAL HISTORY Q: What was the title of Nashville's first newspaper? This small place is big on taste. rote EWfNG EHNGOGRME f Hwr-Naik-Tanmnf W rwosor 109 S. Main Street p 517452-1830 cell 269-838 1S75 far 517-852 9797 YourHometown Grocer 501 N. Main Street p 517452-9100 Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street p 517-852-0790 HOMETOWN) LUMBER A HARDWARE 219 S. State Street p 517-8524882 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Shield of Service At this business, you can sleep and eat in the same building. This auto business is the newest in the Business District; they opened October 1,2014. Miss Penny, from this business, says, "A penny saved is a penny earned.” LOCAL HISTORY Q: What date was Clowns Dreamland dedicated? 735 Durkee Street p 517452 *210 MVP maple valley pharmacy 219 N. Main Street p 517-8524845 975 N. Main Street p 5174524760 Full Service Center • Auto Sales "We Keep You Moving” OH Changes • Gas • Tires • Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00 • p 517-852-9446 106 S. Main Street NASHVILLE Wr Family Medicine AMMMI wWi Pwmnoct PhyHotani NWwoik 207 N. Main Street p 517-852-9910 735 E. SHERMAN ST NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 TELEPHONE (517) 852-1910 GO ON 0 BUSINESS DISTRICT RINGO SCAVENGER HUNT FOR fl CHANCE TO WIN $100 COSH Try to solve the clues. Then visit 5 businesses (4 if using the free space) and get signatures proving you correctly solved those clues. You may choose any 5 boxes in a row: vertical/horizontal/diagonal. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 13, March 28, 2015 Literacy Night brings out the readers Power outage affects 2,500 area residents Roger Morgenstern with Consumers Energy said two outages in the Nashville, Vermontville and Woodland area Wednesday resulted in approximately 2,500 customers out of power. This began between 7:30 and 8 a.m. The outage was caused by a pole fire on a power pole which knocked out a 46,000 volt line. Morgenstern did not know the exact cause of the fire but believes it to have been weather related. The cause is still under investi­ gation. Morgenstern said cus­ tomers were back online by 9 p.m. Group Cares Work Camp returning to Barry County Nashville included in this year's program During Literacy Night at Fuller Street Elementary, Connor (left) and Cooper Joseph pose in one of the props from the recent production of “Seussical.” Cheryl Sheridan reads “The Book With No Pictures” to Mary Mead, holding Isabelle Coe, 5 and J.T. Coe, 9, Youth volunteers from around the United States repair and paint a house in Hastings during the Group Cares 2013 program. (File photo) Group Cares will be returning to the city- of Hastings and village of Nashville Sunday, July 19, through Saturday, July 25. As many as 400 volunteers will be working on 50 homes or more during the week­ long project, which will start Monday morning, July 20. “The Village of Nashville is very excited to have these young people coming to help our town,” said Patti Branham, who chairs the Nashville Planning Commission and is helping to coordinate the event. “This will bless many indi­ viduals as well as our entire community. We are so grate­ ful to be included in this project.” Hastings Aubrey Rasmussen, 9 (from' left), Kaedan Wright, 5 and Jaydee Palmer, 6 are lookg and Nashville ing at a word pictures app during Literacy Night at Fuller Street Elementary held homeowners interested in applying to receive assis­ March 19. tance should call Barry County United Way, 269­ activities. options available to partici­ 945-4010, as soon as possi­ March is Reading Month reading-based and tile staff of Fuller Street Mad libs, Bingo, hangman, a pants. Characters from Dr. ble. Elementary held its annual book walk, story telling, Seuss were seen touring the Group Cares is a nonprofLiteracy .Night Thursday, reading to a book character, classrooms and posing for it interdenominational March 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. word wizards, dot-to-dot and pictures with attendees. Christian volunteer home­ Students and their families flashlight reading were just repair organization head­ spent an evening filled with some of the variety of quartered in Loveland, Colo. paint and repair homes Group Cares is being Spon­ throughout the community. The work camp will be sored locally by Barry Community Foundation, housed at Hastings High Barry County United Way, School, with work campers the City of Hastings, sleeping on classroom floors, Hastings First United eating in the cafeteria and Methodist Church and other enjoying evening programs area churches. An anticipat­ in the gym. Group Cares will ed 20,000 young people and reimburse all costs to the adults will participate in 38 school. The idea behind the work work camps in communities camps started in Colorado in across the U.S. this .summer. 1977 after the Big Thompson At each work camp, teens and adults — all members of River flood in which hunchurch youth groups — vol­ See GROUP CARES, page 3 unteer a week of their time to In This Issue • Former Maple Valley leader appointed to advisory board • Nashville ‘barbershopper’ entertains soldout crowd at Wharton Center • Girl Scouts celebrate the Samoa cookie with bowling • Spring coaching lineup announced �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 28,2015 A look back at the syrup festival To mark the 75th anniver­ sary of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, the Maple Valley News is reprinting stories on thefes­ tival published over the decades. Copies of the Vermontville Echo have been supplied by Jim Zemke. The following excerpts were published in the Vermontville Echo in early 1958, '61 and ‘62. Maple trees pump sap through plastic pipeline April 1, 1958— Already firmly established in the milkhouse as a deluxe chore­ boy, plastic tubing now promises to take on the farm burden of carrying sap from the maple trees for the syrup making. Future Farmers of the Vermontville High School vocational agriculture class­ es are experimenting with this latest idea in tree tap­ ping. Instead of the usual metal spile and sap bucket, the boys, this year for the first time, used plastic spiles and secured to a piece of plastic hose, They tapped 10 trees in the little park on Main Street, connecting the trees by means of a “T” connection. Then, all the sap automati­ cally collected into one ves­ sel, a 10-gallon milk can. The hose lays on the ground, between the trees, and is flexible and with­ stands freezing. In fact, the hose thaws out in the morn­ ing even before the tree starts running. Dale Bachelor, vocational agriculture instructor said absolutely no dirt can get into the sap supply. He is a native of Petoskey, and is a graduate of Michigan State University, and this is his first year of teaching. Although new at maple syrup making, he thinks the pipeline advantages over the bucket style seem to indicate this type to tapping will defi­ nitely become more popular. The cost oftapping this plas­ tic hose is about 60 cents a tree compared with $1 a tree when the buckets are used. The ease of collecting the sap, if one hires it done, would certainly cut down on expense. The pressure of the flow of sap from the tree forces the sap through the hose and up an incline. In a Smallest sap boilers — This trip of Vermontville boys tapped six trees, built their own arch, cut wood, and so far have made two gallons of maple syrup in the back yard of Johnny Gaedert, right. Peter Humphrey’s, left, tends fire, and Larry Chance, center, aids in lugging sap. Vermontville is synonymous with syrup in this region. (File photo from Vermontville Echo, April 1961) YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations of our Clients and Customers! Sally Magoon Realtor 269-986-5737-C Emerald Properties 111 N. Bostwick St, Charlotte, Ml 48813 Ken Babcock Realtor 517-652-5575-C sjmlI511@yahoo.com www.emeraldrealtyco.com kdcbabcock@gmail.com Miss Joyce Ann Reed, 16, the 1961 maple syrup fes­ tival queen, serves Gov. John B. Swainson a helping of pancakes and sausage at the opening of the festival in Vermontville. (File photo from Vermontville Echo, April 1961) recent week when the syrup season was at its peak, the 10 gallon can was emptied twice a day, indicating two gallons of sap per day from each of the 10 trees. The Future Farmers are handling the tapping and col­ lecting for the Vermontville village. They have about 600 trees tapped. They hire a man to boil. Approximately 300 gallons of syrup have been made this year. 10,000 turn out for 21st animal Vermontville syrup festival April 23, 1961 — Thousands of pancakes topped with Vermontvillemade maple syrup . were served here Saturday to appease the appetites of some 10,000 visitors who crowded into this little com­ munity for its 21st annual maple syrup festival. Weatherwise, the early morning hours were any­ thing but pleasant, but the rain subsided shortly before 11 a.m. when the 1961 festi­ val queen, Miss Joyce Ann Reed, was crowned before a crowd of2,000 by Gov. John Swainson. gymnasium for a breakfast of pancakes, syrup, sausages and coffee. Only minutes after the coronation the rains came again, but the skies cleared/shortly before parade time at 2 p.m. and the afternoon program proceeded as scheduled. Producers of maple syrup, lining both sides of South Main Street, reported excel­ lent sales. Most of the syrup makers stood in the rain to wait on their morning cus­ tomers, who dashed from their cars only long enough to make their purchases of syrup, sugar,, cream, or candy. Then the visitors parked their cars and went inside to eat their fill of pancakes and syrup. The American Legion reported they served nearly 2,000 persons and the Band Boosters, serving at the school, served over 1,000. As program chairman for the Vermontville Syrup Festival, Mrs. Hildred Kelsey already is deep in prepa­ rations for the 1963 event. (File photo from Vermontville Echo, April 1962) The rest of the day’s visitors were served at churches and restaurants. Cash awards were given for the best quality syrup. Top winner was Carl Gearhart & Sons and others, in order, were Jesse Wise, Marion Corey, .E.D. Benedict’ & Sons, Gerald Lundstrum, Richard Brodbeck, Bruce Priddy and Carl Thrun. *14 flying In the other divisions, the winners were: Mrs. Leo Malcuit, maple syrup cake and maple sugar; Carl Gearhart & Sons, candy and maple products display; and Mrs. Carl Thrun maple Cream and miscellaneous. A group of flyers from Ypsilanti planned to bring in a large group from that area. Inclement weather hampered the number, but 14 persons landed in five planes at the Earl Gehman farm, then drove in to eat breakfast at the schoolhouse. A children’s parade was held during the morning with Pat and Karen Fisher win­ ning first place. Between 5 and 7 p.m. there was a pony pulling contest and at 9 p.m. fire­ works were displayed. Two dances completed the day’s activities. Plans are already under­ way for 1963 maple syrup festival April 18, 1962 — The 1963 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Mrs. Hildred Kelsey is program chairman, a key position in the success of .the festival. This is the second year she has been appointed to this post and she is already, hard at work to bring good enter­ tainment to this community for the early spring event. Mrs. Kelsey has been See FESTIVAL, page 4 Skies cleared The governor arrived, in Vermontville at 10 a.m. and was taken to the high school What, no buckets? — The latest thing in maple sap collecting is checked by Dale Bachelor, vocational agriculture teacher at Vermontville High School. Instead of the usual metal spile and sap bucket, it’s a pipeline. Future Farmers at the school tapped trees with plastic spiles secured to plastic hoses connected by means of “T” unions so that the sap flow of 10 trees automatically collects in a single vessel — a 10 gallon milk can. Bachelor, who is a native of Petoskey, is getting his first taste of syrup making in his first year as a vo-ag teacher. (File photo from Vermontville Echo, April: �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 28, 2015 — Page 3 Former Maple Valley leader Putnam Library has ‘gone to seed’ appointed to advisory board Ronna Steel, superintend­ ent ofthe Barry Intermediate School District, has been named to serve on the Future Directions Advisory Board for Follett School Solutions. Steel will join a dozen other pre-kindergarten through 12th grade education leaders to share, analyze and discuss the industry’s top trends in technology, curricnlum/content, library collections, and management. Follett formed the adviso­ ry board to promote its lis­ ten; learn and evolve philos­ ophy to help build deeper relationships with influential industry leaders and cus- tomers said Tom Schenck, president, Follett School Solutions. The board conducted its first meeting Wednesday and Thursday, March 25-26, in Austin, Texas. Board members, will serve two-year terms at the outset. They were selected based on their industry knowledge, strategic impor­ tance, and forward thinking approach to the education industry. Follett is the largest provider of educational materials and technology solutions to prekindergarten to 12th grade libraries, class- rooms, learning centers and school districts in the United States, and a major supplier to educational institutions worldwide. Follett distrib­ utes books, reference materi­ als, digital resources, ebooks and audiovisual materials, as well as pre-owned text­ books. Follett also is one of the leading providers of inte­ grated educational technolo­ gy for the management of physical and digital assets, the tracking, storing and ana­ lyzing of academic data, and digital learning environment tools for the classroom focusing on student achieve­ ment, said Schenck. LIONS CLUB, continued from page 1 n" ttiB fewilitiijah. dreds of-homes were dam­ aged or destroyed and more than 140 people lost their lives. Church youth groups from many different denomi­ nations came from across the country the next summer to help. In 1978, the program went nationwide. Group Cares, formerly Group Work Camps Foundation, is now in its 34th year of service. Repairs offered through the work camp include interior and exterior painting, weather­ ization, porch and garage repair, wheelchair ramp con­ struction and. other work. Both labor and materials are provided to participating homeowners for free. Group Cares held its first work camp locally in 2013 when work campers repaired more than 50 homes in Hastings. “[Barry Community Foundation]is honored to continue pur partnership with this hand up organiza­ tion,” said Bonnie Hildreth, Barry Community Foundation executive direc­ tor. “We look forward to the positive outcomes.” “As a newer pastor in Hastings, I can’t tell you how 1 Is I® tart excited I was to find out about this event,” said Pastor Mark Payne of Hastings First United Methodist Church. “When I was in high school, I went as a volunteer to Tennessee to do similar work. Not only did we do the physical work, we also built relationships with the people in the community. To be on the other side of planning for a group to come here is Physical incredible. improvements will be made on homes, but lives will also be enriched as basic housing needs are addressed and positive interactions happen with the work campers. What a great opportunity for our whole community.” This year the event will expand to include Nashville. Cr &ai Hted Idsnis frrar Vermontville toddler time schedule announced keI zzikipffiii i lisisfflM in stadia! ci ■i la itaBtaspste gg it labite Student art work adorns Fuller Street School Brandon Rabideau, a student in the Great Start Readiness Program at Fuller Street Elementary shows his art work hanging in the lunch room. More student work is in the back hall by the art room. Home Cookin fatted Country Kettle Cafe 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM I# •ftp •ft Nashville’s Friendly •si Family Restaurant ® with Family Prices! Easter Dinner Specials Swiss Steak Baked Ham & Yams Roasted Turkey & Dressing $1Q95 includes Soup & Salad Bar, Pie and Drink Kids 12 and under come in and sign up for a chance to WIN a Easter Bunny and Basket Drawing will be held April 1st IANT The toddler time program for April at the Vermontville Township Library has spring in mind, said Director Carla Rumsey. Toddler time is every Thursday at 11 a.m. Themes are: April 2, Peter Rabbit; April 9, cars; April 16, maple syrup; April 30, baby ani­ mals. This program, for children up to 5 years old and their care givers, involves songs, stories, crafts and games. The program is supported, in part, by the Eaton Great Start pro­ gram which provides craft supplies and other equipment and free monthly books for participants. There will not be a pro­ gram April 23. Fisher on UNOH dean’s list Taylor Fisher of Nashville has been, named to the University of Northwestern Ohio College of Applied Technologies for the February session. To qualify, students must 'earn a grade point average of 3.5 or better: A Seed Lending Library was unveiled Monday, March 16, at Putnam District Library. It is a self-perpetuat­ ing collection of heirloom seeds, said Assistant Director Laura Scott. “This special variety of seeds allows gardeners to save seeds from the original plant knowing exactly which variety of plant will be pro­ duced,” said Scott. “Growing and saving the seeds of heir­ loom plants offers a more diverse and stronger seed stock of plants that are wellsuited to Michigan’s cli­ mate.” Heirloom plants date back centuries and their seeds have been saved throughout many generations, said Scott. Heirloom fruits and vegeta­ bles are known for their rich­ er flavors and unique colors and shapes. Patrons created mini greenhouses from egg cartons and planted Little Gem heirloom lettuce. The Seed Lending Library is available to all PDL cardholders. Patrons may choose from a variety of vegetable, herb, flower, and native plant seeds for free. We encourage new gardeners to peruse the library’s collection of gar­ dening books for seed planting and seed saving information. In order to maintain this exclusive library, gardeners are being urged to save seeds at the end of the plant’s sea­ son and return some of them to the lending library. Bonnie White creates a mini greenhouse while Vickie Ashley listens as Laura Scott explains how the new Seed Lending Library at Putnam District Library will operate. Donations of heirloom seeds are being accepted. For more information visit Putnam District Library Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuseday and Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or call 517-852-9723. Contact Scott by email at LScott@putnamlib.org. Local student makes SVSU deans’ list Jordan Woodman of Vermontville was one of 2,041 students from Saginaw Valley State University named to the deans’ list for the fall 2014 semester. To be eligible, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 or better. Were you cold and dark n Wednesday | Vermontville Fire Department .Syrup Festival Raffle W 8000 Watt Generac Electric Start * Generator tickets $5.00 each from any member or at the fire station Generator on display at Independent Bank, Vermontville. Drawing April 26, 2015 Call with questions 517-726-1269 06865772 �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, March 28,2015 Melissa Musser The annual Easter egg hunt in Putnam Park will be next Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. The hunt is sponsored by Grace Church. (File photo) Time to hunt eggs The annual Easter egg hunt is Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at Putnam Park. To prepare, Grace Church vol­ unteers are busy stuffing thousands of eggs. This event is for toddlers through sixth graders. There will be prizes, candy and gifts awarded. Everyone is invited to this free event, which can be found on the church's Facebook page. Grace Church, on M-79, will be the indoor rain location. VERMONTVILLE, MI Melissa Musser, age 31, of Vermontville, passed away on March 8, 2015. She was born on August 28, 1983 to John Musser and Patricia (Harwood) Musser in Charlotte. Melissa was a stay-athome mom who loved taking care of her three children. Her favorite times were Friday night skating with her kids at Roll-A-Rama in Hastings, gatherings with her family and friends. She was an outspoken person who seemed to always know someone no matter where she went. Her outgoing per­ sonality always led her gen­ erous heart to help out others who were in need. Melissa loved watching movies, shopping, cookouts, any type of food that was grilled, family gather­ ings, helping others, humor, and was very outgoing; out­ spoken, and generous. She 1* was most proud of being a mom, and her family. Favorite music: country, classic rock and hip-hop Melissa is survived by her mother, Patricia Musser; stepfather, • Brad White; father, John Musser; two daughters, Annica, Azaleah; son, Brock; companion, Jeremy Barlow; two broth­ ers, Devin Musser (Stacie Cook), John (Casey) Musser; grandparents Dennis Harwood, Sr. and Karen Callighan, Ronald and Jean Musser; niece Keyanna; and nephews, Treytan, Donavan, Colton, Kayden, and Keegan; stepbrother, TJ White, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and lots of friends. She was preceded in death by her” stepsister, Erica White. Funeral services were held on Friday, March 13, 2015, at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Burial took place in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorials are suggested to the family in care of Patricia Musser. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Family and friends are encouraged to share remembrances and condolences online in Melissa's Book of Memories at www.prayfuneral. com. Arrangements, by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. FESTIVAL, continued from page 2 closely associated with the festival for a number of years. In 1947, when the fes­ tival had an Indian theme, she was elected Indian princess, which corresponds with being chosen queen, and in 1967 her daughter, Nancy Jo, was named queen. Mrs. Kelsey, a teacher in the Vermontville Community Schools, is also a member of the village council, serving her second year. She is chairman of the police committee, and a member of the building and grounds committee. Sfie served as a member of the board of education from 1953 to 1959. A 1933 graduate of Eaton County Normal, she taught five years in rural schools in the area. She returned to teaching five years ago, received her degree at Western State University in 1961, and is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Mrs. Kelsey is a past pres­ ident of the Eaton County Maple Valley J4.rms 100 - 106 Lentz, Nashville, MI 49073 WE ACCEPT MSHDA VOUCHERS 1 and 2 Bedroom Apartments • 32 Units-rent based income • Stove and refrigerator furnished • Section 8 accepted • Barrier free 517.852.0852 TTY/TDD—dial-771 Republican Women and worked as township chair­ man and as a representative on the county committee. She is a past matron of Evening Star Chapter No. 342, Order of Eastern Star of Vermontville; served three years as president of the Women’s Vermontville Club; is past president of the Eaton County Federation of Women’s Clubs and has been a member of the State Board of Women’s Clubs. Active volunteer In other local activities she has been closely associated with the Red Cross, cancer and polio drives for 15 years and once taught a Red Cross class in first aid. She has been a 4-H leader in clothing projects and is a member of the Vermontville Methodist Church where she was elected superintendent of the Bible school three years and .taught Sunday school class. Mrs. Kelsey has a daughter, Beck Jean, who is a stu­ dent at Michigan State University and a son Douglas, an eighth grader in the Vermontville schools. ^is instituion is an equal opportunity provider and _ ■| -------------------------------- Maple Valley Schools Kindergarten Round-up April 21st & April 22nd r at Grace Community Church Your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2015. Waivers are available for children with birthdays between September 1 and December 1, 2015. 2W e will be using an assessment to evaluate for Kindergarten readiness. K Please call 517-852-9468 to set up an appointment for your child. i/ K0t ’ l^s® Use1 IklEIi Angeleya Carrigan MARSHALL, MI Angeleya Carrigan, age 42, of Marshall, formerly of Nashville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 23, 2015 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Angeleya suffered a massive stroke (bleeding in her brain), there was unfortunately no chance for survival of a meaningful recovery. There was no surgical or medical intervention that could have saved her life. Angel was a Gift of Life Donor, she was able to donate and save six lives. Angeleya was bom in Grand Rapids, on August 14, 1972, the daughter of Jared Jeanne and (Carrigan) Powell. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools) graduating from Maple Valley High School in 1990. She contin­ ued her education at Ross Medical Academy. Her children were always her first priority and she loved being' a mother to them. She enjoyed being outside taking walks, working in the garden, listening to music, reading, and taking Harold A. Starring------Harold A. Starring, age 83, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at Thornapple Manor, in Hastings. _ Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit bur website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. her grandson Noah to the park. During the. summer months Angeleya enjoyed spending time at the beach and attending the annual B93 Birthday Bash concerts. Angeleya is survived by her two daughters, China Meade (grandson Noah Love) and Arizona Carrigan; son, Stone Carrigan, her sis­ ter, Shilo (Jack) Taylor; brother, Josh Huemme; mother, Jeanne Powell; grandparents, Richard and Mildred Carrigan; aunts and uncles, Loma (Tom) Brooke, Daniel Carrigan, David (Christie) Carrigan, Michelle (Ed) Godlewski; several cousins and her companion, Craig Roberts. Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at noon on Saturday, March 28, 2015 with Pastor Jay Carrigan officiating. The family will receive visitors on Saturday one hour prior to the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. A time-of fellowship and lunch will continue immedi­ ately following the funeral service at Nashville Baptist Church. A private Interment will take place at Wilcox Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the fam­ ily is requesting memorial contributions be directed to GoFundMe.com “Angel's final expenses.” Donations can also be made at the funeral home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net ulM ufotoita offcsta lifinls mil dlsrttpaj (i dams B send cash to paid debit on Ibisisioi tiij'.setete (obitiiHji Do not eopsi tilMtbeji lie It^t satiemi ningj bthkl I 'Mkji I ABUNI FEU MIN IS) ^t ffeblltj ASSl god JEREfDIRH BOLICH Nashville Church of the Nazarene 301 Fuller St Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-1930 Revival with Jeremiah Bolich April 5-8, 2015 April 5,2015 - 11am & 6pm April 6-8, 2015 - 7pm www.jeremiahbolich.com % �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 28,2015 — Page 5 barrij arrj Couplu oupu NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Beware scammers claiming to be IRS VY I X' “ iV’Cl str J > -1 tai. ti ftlE. k Wj il i® ’WnuSadiyctthr tatlluil K tail Bk i IB, * tad ti mat­ . , mtiWitH,® (jEUpitf® liiiifef ft1 _ »Gtf■ J. The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive complaints regarding Internal Revenue Service telephone scams. The fol­ lowing is an exceipt from the IRS website. As the 2015 tax filing sea­ son begins, the Treasury Inspector General for Taxpayer Administration is reminding taxpayers to beware of phone calls from individuals claiming to rep­ resent the IRS in an effort to defraud them. It is critical that all taxpay­ ers continue to be wary of unsolicited telephone calls from individuals claiming to be IRS employees, this scam, which is international in nature, has proven to be the largest scam of its kind. The callers are aggressive, relent­ less and ruthless. “Once they have your attention, they will say any­ thing to con you out of your hard-earned cash,” said IRS representatives. The TIGTA has received reports of roughly 290,000 contacts since October 2013 and of nearly 3,000 victims who have collectively paid over $14 million as a result of the scam, in which indi­ viduals make unsolicited calls to taxpayers fraudulent­ ly claiming to be IRS offi­ cials and demanding they send cash to them via pre­ paid debit cards. This is a crime of opportu­ nity, so the best thing to do is to take away the opportunity. Do not engage with these callers. If they call, hang up. The Inspector General said the scam has hit taxpay­ ers in every State in the country. Callers claiming to be from the IRS tell intended victims they owe taxes and must pay with a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. The scammers threaten those who refuse to pay with immediate arrest, deporta­ tion or loss of a business or driver’s license. The IRS usually first con­ tacts people by mail - not by phone — about unpaid taxes. And the IRS won’t ask for payment using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. The IRS also won’t ask for a credit card number over the phone. If someone unexpectedly calls claiming to be from the IRS and uses threatening lan­ guage it is a sign it isn’t the IRS. The callers who commit this fraud often: • Utilize an automated robocall machine. • Use common names and fake IRS badge numbers. • May know the last four digits of the victim’s Social Security Number. • Make caller ID informa­ tion appear as if the IRS is calling. • Send bogus IRS e-mails to support their scam. • Call a second or third time claiming to be the police or department of motor vehicles, and the caller ID again supports their claim. If you get a call from someone claiming to be with the IRS asking for a payment, here’s what to do: • If taxes are owed; hang up and call the IRS at 800­ 829-1040. • If ho taxes are owed; fill out the “IRS impersonation scam” form on TIGTA’s ' website www.treasury.gov/tigta or call 800-366-4484. • Or file a complaint with Trade the Federal Commission at www.FTC.gov. Add “IRS telephone scam" to the com­ ments. The IRS encourages tax­ payers to be alert for phone and e-mail scams using the IRS name. The IRS will never request personal or financial information by e­ mail, texting or any social media. Forward scam e­ mails to phishing@irs.gov. Don’t open any attachments or click on any links in those e-mails. and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, March 30 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, orange, whole wheat roll. Tuesday, March 31 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, cauliflower, peas, fruit cup. Wednesday, April 1 Ham, baked potato, broccoli, pineapple, whole wheat roll. Thursday, April 2 Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, com, green beans, spiced apples. Friday, April 3 Cheese manicotti, mari­ nara sauce, mixed vegeta­ bles, tossed salad, apple. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, March 30 Chicken pasta salad, pick­ led beets, cinnamon apple­ sauce, wheat crackers. Tuesday, March 31 Hard boiled eggs, black­ bean salad, citrus sections, cookie. Wednesday, April 1 Cottage cheese, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, granola bar. Thursday, April 2 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, mandarin oranges, whole wheat roll. Friday, April 3 Tuna salad, bun, coleslaw, mandarin oranges. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, March 30 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, orange, whole wheat roll. Tuesday, March 31 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, cauliflower, peas, fruit cup. Wednesday, April 1 Beef and cheese burrito, refried beans, broccoli, banana Thursday, April 2 Ham, sweet potato, green beans, pineapple cup/Easter treat, whole wheat roll. Friday, April 3 Cheese manicotti, mari­ nara sauce, mixed vegeta­ bles, cauliflower, apple. Activities Calendar Monday, March 30 S Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; BYOG; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Hand Crafts 12;452:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo/Shuffleboard. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, March 31 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play WII 9 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. ‘.Parkinson’s Support 5 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, April 2 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/ Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, April 3 Hastings: Easter Party 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. HASTINGS 4 SHOWTIMES @ GoodrichQualityTheatera.com and 269-205-4900 and Fandango.com Now Scheduling Appointments Toddler killed in Call us for a quote before you purchase your do-it-yourself software Assyria Township MAPLEWVALLEY An 18-month-old boy was killed March 25 when he was apparently run over by a skid steer in his yard. Michigan State Police were called to the home in the area of M-66 and Lacey Road in Assyria Township at 1:31 p.m. According to police, the boy appears to have been run ovej when his father was driving a skid steer doing some yard work at the home. Officers say at this time the incident is believed to be a tragic acci­ dent, but they are continuing their investigation. State Police were assisted by Life Care Battle Creek EMS and Johnstown Township Fire Department. We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping Jill Hickey • Tracy Janousek • Amy Peters 3 157 South Main, Vermontville, MI 517-726-1300 bfadiwkk Qb’Eritaffii®-’ IB- (maltol BtFgn!0?2'! Utt gi Sl It’ll kk 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. 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.' PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE 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 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) 7 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 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville , Sunday School A.M. Service....... P.M. Service......... Wed. Service ...... 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 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10:00 a.m. ........................Church Senrice 11 <X) a. m. ................................ Fellowship All Are Welcome! ............ .9:45 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School.................................. 10 A.M. Service.................................. 11:15 P.M. Service.......................................... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY 9:45a ........ 11 a.m. ... .6 p.m. ........... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ♦ail ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:00 a.m. • PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. .. .. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Worship................................ 11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass........................ 9:30 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS. 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 Sendees: ............. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ............. 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more informalion 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 06861049 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 28,2015 Nashville ‘barbershopper’ helps entertain soldout crowd at Wharton Center quartet but is quite capable audiences that appreciate by Constance of singing lead as well. fond memories of music Cheeseman Burrill recounts that he and from days gone by. The Staff Writer Among the most celebrat­ his family were very active seamless merging of jokes, ed and honored a capella and sang in their church classical vaudeville antics singing groups in the nation, gospel choir where he came and harmonized singing Nashville resident Bud to understand and love music often proves to be enough to raise goose bumps on the at an even deeper level. Burn'll feels right at home. “I am moved by the har­ arms of audiences. That’s right where the “The comedic exchange retired construction firm mony,” says Burrill, 75. owner found himself on “There is something deeply between us and the audience March 14 when he and his moving when four voices is often spontaneous and off group, the Patch Chords, merge to produce harmony the cuff, engaging the audijoined celebrated barbershop without, musical accompani­ ence to participate,” says quartets from all over the ments. It is truly music to the Burrill. “We have a long list nation for the Capital City ears.” offavorite songs that we perBurrill and his older broth­ form per request Some of Chorus’s annual concert at the Wharton Center on the ers, Doran, Don and Dean, my favorites are Grandma’s campus of Michigan State formed their own quartet in Featherbed and Lida Rose.” Connecting the thousands the late 1960s but found it University. After retiring from the difficult to have four-part of individual groups across nations and continents is the construction business he harmony. “We had two tenors and Society for the Preservation owned in Battle Creek and moving to Nashville in 1973, two basses and struggled to and Encouragement of Burrill continued to enjoy develop the middle,” Burrill Barbershop Quartet Singing the mirth and the fellowship says. “So we decided to pur­ in America, which recently that he’s found in barbershop sue separate groups to fur­ changed its moniker to Harmony singing for most of his adult ther our passion for singing.” Barbershop With the exception of a Society. life. Though he’s refined his Burrill explained that the singing skills with several 20-year sabbatical, Burrill area quartets, Burrill’s love found himself drawn back to BHS, based in Nashville, for singing started as a what filled his heart with joy Tenn., of which he and his youngster at home where he and facilitated his passion for fellow barbershoppers are members, has a library of was bitten by the music bug singing. and encouraged by his father Burrill started singing songs that can be utilized for to pursue his musical pas­ with the Patch Chords in performances. Songs per­ sion, Burrill is one of four 2008. The four-man quartet formed by the quartets are brothers who will sing until is made up of Burrill carry­ often purchased through the they can sing no more. ing tenor, Rich Harlow Barbershop Harmony “My father introduced singing lead, Doug Pearson Society, BHS, from a library barbershopping to me and providing bass and Larry of music compiled specifi­ my three brothers in the late Parker singing baritone. cally for barbershop and cho­ 1940s,” says Burrill, “and all This year marked the sev­ rus performances. The rights of my brothers and I are or enth year Burrill has per­ to use the music can be pur­ have been active in barber­ formed in the Capital City chased by quartets and shop quartets for decades?’ Chorus concert. Songs per­ developed by individual Burrill has been perform­ formed by the Patch Chords groups into specific harmon­ ing in chorus and quartets during the March 14 concert ic parts or the music dan be since 1968, when, at the at Wharton Center included acquired already pre­ behest of his older brothers, Pretty Lady, Ghost Riders, arranged. Burrill joined the Cereal City Sweet Chariot and The Lion When practicing a new Chorus. Sleeps Tonight. song, Burrill says familiarity “I grew up listening to the The Patch Chords quartet with each other often makes Buffalo Bills,” he relates, has performed for over 1,000 rehearsals fluent for chorus “and I knew that 1 wanted to performances and is adept at members. be a part of it.” providing a crowd-pleasing “We. practice about twice Having been gifted to read combination of melodic har- a month, says Burrill. music since high school and mony and mirthful comedy. “Once you’ve been in bar­ also equally talented on sev­ That special combination of bershop long enough, you eral musical instruments, music and humor has served begin to just know when to Burrill has incorporated quartets and and small cho­ jump in and sing during the music as a foundation of his ruses especially well in both harmonizing of a new song. faith and his joy. private occasion settings and “We are always looking Burrill sings tenor for his with capacity auditorium for new fresh voices and The Patch Chords; with Nashville’s Bud Burrill singing tenor, entertain a March 14 audience at East Lansing’s Wharton Center. The barbershop quartet developed its tight harmony and comedic style over four decades of singing together. Performing for last week’s sold out crowd are (from left) Larry Parker, baritone; Doug Pearson, bass; Rich Harlow, lead; and Burrill, tenor. (Photo courtesy of Kate Hamernik) especially someone with per­ fect pitch. Quartets and choruses appreciate a member who has the rare ability to audibly reproduce any tone in the musical scale, .perfect pitch, without any reference tone.” During the March 14 con- cert, the Patch Chords performed with five quartets, including Capital City Chorus and the four-woman quartet, Fascination. Each group performed a variety of classic songs including a medley of folk songs. The concert also highlighted the contributions of former directors of the Lansing Chorus. Also on the bill for the A show, billed as Sentimental Journey, 75 Years of Harmony, were Continued next page Students of the month from the Maple Valley Sr. High School are ninth grader Molly Walker (from left),10th Kyle Hoover and 11th Brielle Hammond. (12th grader Lee Christopher is missing from photo) Students of the month selected for Maple Valley Jr ./Sr. High School Sixth grader Corbin Hasselback (from left), seventh — Payton Bolton and eighth, Anastasia Brooke are the students of the month for Maple Valley Jr. High �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 28, 2015 — Page 7 Newest Barry County Leadership class graduates The 2015 class of Leadership Barry County graduates Saturday, March 21. The program, which began in January, covered topics related to governing bodies, the courts, communication, diversity, and local and national issues. Members of the class, in this photo from opening weekend at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, are (front row, from left) Lisa Purcell, Stephanie Wezell, Annie Halle, Daisey Cherniawaski, Kendra Harthun, Emily Ellwood, Norma Jean Acker, (back) Eric Frith, Barb Case, Shari Carney, Kathy Forsyth, Sam Cappon, Tom DeVault, Michelle James, Carol Svihl, Dacia Chesebro, Sa dra Smith and Rob Deming, by Shari Carney Staff Writer Three months ofmeetings, conversations and excur­ sions have filled the sched­ ules of the 18 members of the Barry County Leadership Class of 2015. Participants first met at Pierce Cedar ’■'Creek Instfttrte in January, where facilitator Jennifer Richards presented objec­ tives of the course. During the two-day event, they explored leadership styles and team-building exercises. A week later, the group met at Pennock Hospital to learn about the structure and func­ tion of local and state gov­ ernment. The following week included a trip to the Barry County Courthouse to learn about the unified court system. The group then toured the courthouse and jail. A field trip to Lansing to tour the Capitol and witness state government was the next excursion. A week later, effective communication and building consensus were the topics, and this was followed a few days later with a tour of Barry County. The tour included a bus trip that began at Kellogg Community College where participants heard a presentation on zon­ ing. Other stops along the tour were J-Ad Graphics, Bay Pointe Inn and the Gilmore Car Museum. Ice cream, milk and cheese curds were on the agenda when the group descended upon Moo-Ville, in Nashville the following week. A meeting on diversi­ ty and an overview of the services provided by the Bany County United Way rounded out the evening. The final step to gradua­ tion began with a forum on mental health at YMCA Camp Algonquin. Participants had an added team-building exercise and then Bonnie Hildreth, the. 2014 Athena Leadership Award recipient, delivered the commencement address on being an authentic leader. Just prior to receiving their “certificates of accom­ plishment” members gave an overview ofthe class project, the Thomapple Arts Council’s art pantry. A com­ munity-wide drive resulted in the art pantry receiving paper, canvasses, markers, crayons and numerous other supplies, along with cash of donations $595. Donations and supplies con­ tinue to pour in. “I loved getting to know this amazing group,” said class member Dacia Chesebro. “I think it will be a life-long connection, or I can only hope. I learned so much about myself ana my leader­ ship qualities. Growing up in Barry County, I was amazed at what I didn’t know was around us ... an eye opening experience; the industrial growth, the beautiful land that we toured around Barry County and the cookies from the Dowling store, and Mooville ice cream was such a bonus.” “I have learned about all aspects of government repre­ sentation at local and state levels and why these institutions require the leaders that are involved,” said Rob Deming.' “Also, and most important, I got to know a fine group of people that all shared the same interest of learning the skills of team building and understanding more about their community-” “This was a great experience, not only to get to know 17 great individuals from the community, but to also learn about some of the great organizations that Barry County has to offer,” said Eric Frith. “Even with living in Hastings my whole life, I was not aware of the numer­ ous organizations we have that are making this county a great community to live in. Also, on the leadership aspect, one of my takeaways from this experience is that you don’t have to be the most outgoing, enthusiastic or outspoken personal to be an effective leader. The indi­ viduals that take the lead by example or strong but silent [types], can still be great leaders.” “LBC was an opportunity for me to work closely with people I know, as well as meet many new people. It allowed me to look at a number ofthings from a new per­ spective, which is refresh- The 2015 Leadership Barry County class chose the art pantry, sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council, as its volunteer project. An art supply drive led to the supplies shown in this photo. Donations are still being accepted. Class members posing with donations are (from left) Eric Frith, Rob Deming, Kathy Forsyth, Megan Lavell from the arts council, Shari Carney, Lisa Purcell, Barb Case and Michelle James. ing,’’ said Norma Jean Acker. “The relationships built in this class have broad­ ened my network personally and professionally and will last a lifetime.” The graduates and their sponsors are: Norma Jean Acker, Thomapple Players; Sam Cappon, Youth Sam Cappon, Advisory Council; Shari Carney, J-Ad Graphics; Barb Case, Barry Community Foundation board member; Daisey Cherniawaski, Barry County Trial Courts; Dacia Commercial Chesebro, Bank; Rob Deming, Deming Collision; Auto Tom DeVault, YMCA of Barry County; Emily Ellwood, Big Brothers Big Sisters; Kathy Forsyth, Barry County Lumber; Eric Frith, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company; Halle, Annie Halle, Barry Community Foundation; Kendra Harthun, Pennock Hospital; Michelle James, Barry . County 911; Lisa Purcell, BISD Great Start Collaborative; Sandra Smith, Pennock Hospital; Carol Svihl, Hastings City Bank; and Stephanie Wezell, Youth Advisory Council. W alt e rs V ariety "Come on down to Walker's Variety Store for all ofyour household needs." • Furniture • Household goods • Clothing • Kids Toys Specializing in household “Clean-Outs” Accepting household donations MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 205 S. Main St. • Nashville M.-F 9-6a. sSatv, 10e-2 Ki, ten 35.2-OaWn • Yard work, Landscaping, Mowing. 1 FREE Estimates — for Lawn Care/Spring Cleanup and Landscaping Call Heaven on Earth Landscapes Chris Ewing at 517-749-5218 । ^Barlow's is y your ^Ceaaquartersfo \ S Wra EASTER FLOWERS * Fresh Easter Arrangements'and Plants! I • Lilies •Tulips • Daffodills • Hyacinth • Hydrangeas * Azaleas ► d Bouquets () Q O In-Store Specials from O Continued from previous page groups such as Crossroads, Knocking on Heaven’s Door, Parts Unlimited, Fascination, and Olde Thyme Harmony and Burrill’s quartet, The Pate. BHS links all the quartets and choruses that perform worldwide, providing repre- sentation for approximately 23,000 members. BHS Barbershop Quartets are for men only, but there is a counterpart group, Sweet Adelines Chapter, for women. Battle Creek has a Sweet Adelines chapter, formed in 1958, who are members of the International Society of Sweet Adelines. The Battle Creek Chapter of BHS, of which Burrill is a member, welcomes all men who likefrom to sing ranging age and 18 toenjoy over fellowship and has members 80. 111 West State St. Hastings, Michigan . Florist 264 1-9 45-5029 ^ • Fax 269-945-0469 k barlowflofist® barlowflorist. com "< Hours:®"'MONDAY-FRIDAY TILL 6 PM SAT DAY TIL 4:30 PM �Page • — Just Say 'As Advertised m the Maple vahey News" Saturday, March 28,2015 Community invited to Easter service LEGAL LEGAL NOTICE 11 NOTICE 8CHNEK7ERMAN ft SHERMAN. PC . IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMA TtOW WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT (?Mh53B-7400 IF YOU ARE M ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE Default has bean made in the conditions of a mortgage made by DEBORAH J. BORN and ROBERT L BORN. WIFE AND HUSBAND, to HEARTWELL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgapes dated October 27. 2ODB, and recorded on November 2, 2008, in Document No 1172295, and aeeaned by paid mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOP­ MENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there i» claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Deter* and EightyFive Cents ($102,89435), includ­ ing interest at 5.250% per annum. Under the power of sale Contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby ahren that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue. At the East doors of the Bany County Courthouse in Hastings, Bktegsn al 01 DO PM o'clock, on May 7, 2015 Said premises are located in Bony County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOTS 5 AND 6 OF BLOCK 33 OF KEELER BROTHERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 40. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such safe, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month, or under MCL 000.3241a 30 days from the dale of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238 If the above ref­ erenced property is Sold at a fore­ closure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the bor­ rower 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. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOP­ MENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 USBW 003025 FHA (03-21)104 11) am* it* PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Afl rcbl MttB per vertising in this ntwipe - eubjeef to (he Pur Hnmtnf Ad ®nd the MacMfn Civil R • ghts Act which col iwt i ve ly fMbt * tllrgal in aderrtrat “any preference. IMttfkm or dtacriimrattirm based on race, ortor. religion, *' handicap, familial status., national nrigia, afp nr marital aMaa, ar an ^Mention, tn make aag meh preference, limit* tion or dibcriminaiion * Familial status torMa cflriMam under the gar of It living with parents or irgal custodians, pregnant women and penpie securing custody of chil­ dren and* It Thto nrwapapar will not knowingly accept any advert ising fw real eat air which is in vio haw* of the law. Oar reader* are hereby informed that sffl dwellings advert med in taa newspaper are wvataMr on an equal opportu irity ham Tn mpm discrimination call the Fair Housing C*ter at 616-451 2980 The Ml T) toll-free telephone number for the hew­ ing impaired is I-ROO-927-9275. AS A DEBT COLLECTOR WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION 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 Christopher Vlietstra and I bather Hoffman, , Mortgagors, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Inc., solely solely as as nominee nominee for for Polaris Polaris Home Funding Corp., Mortgagee, dated the 13th day of January, 2010 and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for The County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 25th day of January, 2010 in instrument No. Barry. 201001250000724 of County Records, said Mortgage having been assigned to CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SER­ VICES, LLC on which mortgage there is clsSned to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Thirty-eight and 51/100 ($90538.51), and no suit or pro­ ceeding at law or in equity having been irwotuted 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 pur­ suant to statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that on the 9th day of April, 2015 at 1:00 PM o'clock Local lime, 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 Bany is held), of the premises desortbed 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 5.500 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 ol land, including any and all struc­ tures, and homes, manufactured or otherwise, located thereon, sit­ uated in the Village of Middleville, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and described as fol­ lows, to wit: The East 1/2 of Lot 1 and the East 1/2 of Lot 2, and Lot 3 except the East 60 feet thereof, all in Block 49 of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, Page 27. During the six (6) months immediately following the sale, this property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is deter­ mined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a, the property may be redeemed during 30 days immediately following the sale. 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 redemption period. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return ol the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney Dated: 03/07/2015 CAR­ RINGTON MORTGAGE SER­ VICES, LLC _ Mortgagee FABRIZIO 4 BROOK, PC. Attorney for CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 700 Tower Drive, Ste. 510 Troy, Ml 48098 (248) 362-2600 CMS VlietstraChris (03-07)(03-28) New State Assessment: M-STEP by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent Maple Valley Schools The Michigan Department of Education will be transition­ ing to a new statewide assessment in mid-April. The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress assessments will be given online to measure current student knowledge. In past years, grades third to eighth assessments were given in the fall, measuring a student’s knowledge from the previous year. Each grade will have three weeks to complete the tests. Grades fifth and eighth will be tested April 13 to 23 in English language arts, math and social studies; fourth and seventh, April 27 to May 12 in English language arts, math and science; third and sixth. May 18 to 28 in English language arts and math and 11th graders will be April 21 to May 1 in English language arts math science and social studies. Here are some tips to help them students score well: • Ensure student attendance. This eliminates any stress the student might face if we have to schedule a make-up testing session. • Ensure the student gets a good night’s sleep. • Have the student eat three healthy meals and provide healthy snacks. • Send students prepared with several sharpened pencils. • Students should dress comfortably. These tests are important for the future of the district. Students need to do their best. I know state testing is a difficult topic for some, but MV does not have a choice in the matter. We need students to do their best work. There will be some exciting new test components in the MSTEP mathematics and ELA assessments to measure deeper critical thinking skills including: • Technology enhanced measures — on the online tests, students will be asked to drag and drop, select text in a pas­ sage, select spots on a graph, match between two lists, fill-inthe-blank, or select multiple answers to a question. • Constructed responses; students will be asked to produce a written response to some of the test questions. This is to demonstrate if they have a clear understanding of the content standard being assessed. • Classroom activity component — there will be a teacherled, 30-minute scripted lesson, introduction of the Performance task (see below). This component is not scored, but will help students to have an understanding of the theme being presented. • Performance task component; for mathematics and ELA, students will experience theme-based questions, asking them to answer more than one question related to -a source, or several -source/documentfs). PTs are specifically designed to assess a student’s depth of content knowledge. Some questions on the online tests will require basic com­ puter and keyboarding skills. There is a practice assessment on the school website. If you have any questions, do not hes­ itate to contact us at 517-852-9699. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Mar. 28 Apr. 1 Apr. 2 Apr. 4 Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 13 Apr. 15 06064449 See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351H. M43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Apr. 16 Apr. 18 Swine Tagging, 2 to 4 p.m., Expo Center parking lot Rabbit/Cavy Pre-registrations due Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Center Science Saturday, 9 a m., old Hastings Library building Swine Tagging, 9 to 11 a.m., Osborne farm in Delton Swine Tagging, 1 to 3 p.m., Mooville Livestock Loan Applications due in the Extension Office Swine Tagging, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Expo Center parking lot Horse Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., KCC Barry County 4-H Scholarship Applications due in the Extension Office Matt Pennington Memorial Scholarship Applications due in the Extension Office Goat Pre-registrations due Market Goat Weigh-in, 6 to 7 p.m., Tractor Supply Company Market Steer & Beef Breeding Animal Pre­ registration deadline Swine Pre-registration deadline Sheep Pre-registration deadline Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center PQA Training, 10 a.m.. Expo Center Vermontville Bible Church representatives invite the community to join-them Sunday, April 5, for an Easter morning celebration. The sen’ice will begin at 9 a.m. with a potluck breakfast. At 10 a.m. there will be a worship service, followed at 11 a.m. by the choir pre­ senting the Easter cantata, “Redeeming Love Has Been My Theme.” “All are invited to join us as we celebrate the resurrec­ tion of our Lord and Savior, Jesiis Christ,” said Sara Martin, secretary. Call 517-726-0647 for more information. The church is at 250 N. Main St. Cow horns, powder horns and deer antler show In the first ofwhat’s hoped to be an annual event, the Charlotte Community Library will be hosting the Cow jioms, Powder Homs and Deer Antler show on Saturday, April 4. In Colonial and early American times, cattle were allowed to grow their horns. Today, for safety reasons, the horn buds are chemically treated to stop horn growth. Cow horns when removed, were once made into contain­ ers for salt, pepper, rum, to hold whetstones and black powder. Artist engravers transformed the powder horns into carvings. Deer and elk antlers are still some­ times sliced and made into buttons, draw pulls, lamps and lamp bases and chande­ liers. The show, which will include demonstrations and displays will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the library located at 226 S. Bostwick St. in Charlotte. For more information call 517-278-4055. Maple Valley Schools School District My* , Position Posting March 13, 2015 Intemal/Extemal POSITIONS: Varsity Boys Basketball • JV Boys Basketball 8th grade Boys Basketball Varsity Girls Basketball • JV Girls Basketball Varsity Boys Wrestling Varsity Competitive Cheer Middle School Competitive Cheer Duration: Winter 2016 Season Reports To: District Athletic Director Rate of Pay: Per Master Agreement of MVEA Qualifications: 1) Minimum ofhigh school diploma or equivalent. 2) Ability to demonstrate and instruct fundamentals. Has knowledge and background in the assigned sport. 3) Prior coaching experience in assigned sport is required. 4) Coach must possess strong professional/personal morals and ethics and be a positive role model for the student ath­ letes. 5) Ability to coordinate, manage and work with groups and individuals. 6) Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with athletes, staff, parents and the community while project­ ing a positive image that enhances the school. 7) Demonstrate the ability to keep confidentiality in regards to the Family Privacy Act. Basic Function: Provide leadership and direction for level of athletic program listed. Be able to coordinate school level programs with other agency programs. Develop opportunities for athletes to be exposed to, acquire and demonstrate speed and agility techniques in their chosen sport Provide leadership to all lower level coaches. Work in conjunction with Athletic Director to develop and deliver successful program. Application process: Interested intemal/external applicants should email letter of interest and resume to Duska Brumm, Athletic Director at dbrumm<gmvs.kl2.mi.m. You may also drop off or mail to Maple Valley Schools, Attn: Duska Brumm, 11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096. Deadline for applications is April 3,2015. Ifyou have any questions regarding this posi­ tion you can contact the Athletic Director at 517-852-9275 ext 12. // is the policy ofMaple Valley Schools that no person shall, on the basis ofrace,, color,, national origin, g, sex or disability, y, be excludedfrom participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment. MW6737 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 28,2015 — Page 9 NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 5,2015 COUNTY OF EATON, STATE OF MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE FOLLOWING: BELLEVUE, BENTON, BROOK­ FIELD, CARMEL, CHESTER, DELTA CHARTER, EATON, EATON RAPIDS, HAMLIN, KALAMO, ONEIDA CHARTER, ROXAND, SUNFIELD, VERMONTVILLE, WALTON, WINDSOR CHARTER TOWNSHIP, and CITY OF CHARLOTTE, CITY OF EATON RAPIDS, CITY OF GRAND LEDGE, CITY OF LANSING, CITY OF OLIVET, CITY OF POT­ TERVILLE. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Special Election will be held in EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN on Tuesday, May 5, 2015. The last day to register for the election is Monday, April 6, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. Residents 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, city or township clerk’s office in which they live. k These Maple Valley students are leaders with the Teens Against Tobacco Use pro­ gram known as TATU: Myranda Pugh (first ftw, from left), Lizzy Shilton, Meghan Bignail, Emma McGIocklin, Lyndi Rose, (back)Tia James, Megan Bonney, Olivia Ricketts, Andrew Brighton, Beau Johnson, Sam Bonney and Erica Burkett. < *?> SiA** ’w ki. a., isr ji55®! s£>:k*k •<nt cXtw. itfht Teens Against Tobacco Use leaders present to Fuller fourth graders Teens Against Tobacco Use leaders completed another year of TATU pre­ sentations for the Maple Valley Fuller fourth graders Tuesday, March 24. The pre­ sentations were fun, interac­ tive, and educational, focus­ ing on making the healthy decision to be “TobaccoFree.,” said Liz Lenz, com- munity preventionist with the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force. Fourth graders learned about the harmful chemicals in ciga­ rette smoke, the 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/BCCMHA and is funded in part by the Barry Community Foundation, Tobacco Settlement Funds. The MVHS TATU teams are led by Aaron Saari. TATU has been active in Maple Valley Schools since 2001. FOR THE PURPOSE of voting on the*following state proposal: State Proposal 15-1 A proposal to amend the State Constitution to increase the sales/use tax from 6% to 7% to replace and supplement reduced revenue to the School Aid Fund and local units of government caused by the elimination of the sales/use tax on gasoline and diesel fuel for vehicles operating on public roads, and to give effect to laws that provide additional money for roads and other transportation purposes by increasing the gas tax and vehicle registration fees. FOR THE FURTHER PURPOSE of voting in Lakewood Public School District, the fol­ lowing proposal: (Chester, Roxand, Sunfield and Vermontville Townships) Lakewood Public Schools Sinking Fund Millage for Building and Site Purposes 1 Mill for 5 Years FOR THE FURTHER PURPOSE of voting in Holt Public School District, the following proposal: ' (portions of Delta and Windsor Townships and City of Lansing) Holt Public Schools Operating Millage Proposal Exempting Principal Residence and Other Property Exempted by Law 2 Mills for 2 Years for Headlee Restoration Purposes, if Necessary Full text of the ballot proposals may be obtained at the Eaton County Clerk’s Office, 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, Michigan 48813. Telephone: (517) 543-2488 or online at eatoncounty.org on the County Clerk’s web page. PERSONS ENTITLED to be registered voters in the County of Eaton must possess the fol­ lowing qualifications on or before the day of the Special Election: (1) a citizen of the United States; (2) not less than 18 years ofage; (3) a resident ofthe State ofMichigan and the local municipality for not less than 30 days prior to the Special Election (MCL 168.492). In addi­ tion, qualified electors must be registered to vote not less than 30 days prior to the Special Election (MCL 168.497). Spring coaching lineup announced Persons with special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact their clerk’s office. The Maple Valley Board of Education unanimously approved the following coaches for the spring sports line-up: Girls track — head coach, Trent Harvey; assistant, Dustin Jones. Boys track — head coach, Matt Gordeneer. Bellevue Township Clerk - Linda Franks, 115 N. Main, Bellevue, Ml 49021, 269-763-2989. Office Hours: M-T-T 9:30 a.m. to Noon. ataaHcmal !®ffi ia^fet iHMUMl Mkihlbf rtiadjtfte Middle school track Jassen Dowling. Varsity softball — head coach, Jim Schwartz; assis­ tants, Andrea Thome and Ryan Lehmann. Varsity baseball — head coach, Bryan Carpenter; assistants, Jeff Fisher, Bob Brumm, Levi Westendorp and David Wyman. Girls soccer head coach, Richard Seume; assis­ tants, Josh Sanchez, and Kaylie Clark. Boys golf— head coach, Spring Javor; assistant Tim Smifh. .-jwiBirwifet i ’^ir^ Carmel Township Clerk - Steven C. Willard, 661 Beech Hwy., Charlotte, Ml 48813, 888- 805-6182 ext. 102. Office Hours: by appointment. Delta Charter Township. Clerk - Mary R. Clark, 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing, Ml 517-323-8500. Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5p.m. EWING WELL DRILUNG INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP ^ S*L p*i^L^ . . Brookfield Township Clerk - Sharon Roiter, 8033 Brookfield Rd., Charlotte, Ml 48813, 517- 543-1617. Office Hours: by appointment. Chester Township Clerk - Sheila K. Draper, 5044 Moyer Road, Charlotte, Ml 48813, 517- 543-7750. Office Hours: by appointment jfJgg iMH gl ]gj ®-^.u4 fltuffAwflW*--ttM Benton Township Clerk - Barbara Wickerham, 5136 Windsor, Potterville, Ml 48876, 517- 645-7880. Office Hours: 9-12 & 1-4 p.m. Closed Monday. SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... * Pumps ■ Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa For Sale Help Wanted AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 DIESEL MECHANIC WANTED: Must be able to do inframe engine rebuild­ ing and various other jobs. Must be 18 to apply, drivers license and able to pas man­ datory drug test. Call to ap­ ply 269-838-8536. For Rent FOR RENT: TWO bedroom mobile home in Nashville. $450.00 per month plus util­ ities and security deposit. Phone (517)726-1159. Business Services BASEMENT WATER­ PROOFING: PROFESSIO­ NAL Basement Services wa­ terproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estimates. (517)-290-5556. GARAGE DOOR & opener repair special. $30 off broken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage ■ Doors, (616)334-3574. WRIGHTWAY HANDYMAN/ CONSTRUCTION. No job is too small. Clean ups, home repair and much more. Call for a free esti­ mate. Insured. (517)743-1365. GENERAL LABORER: Job includes lifting and stacking lumber. Full-time, perma­ nent employment, benefits. Apply in person to Quality Hardwoods Inc., 396 E. Main Street, Sunfield, MI. Candi­ dates must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test Quality Hardwoods supports a drug-free work­ place. Eaton Township Clerk - Charamy Cleary, 3981 E. Clinton Trail, Charlotte, Ml 48813, 517- 543-3308. Office Hours: Tuesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. & Thursday 9 a.m. to noon or by appointment any other time. Eaton Rapids Township Clerk - Alice Wright, 2512 S. Canal Rd., Eaton Rapids Ml 48827, 517-663-7407. Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. Hamlin Township Clerk - Laura Boomer, 6463 S. Clinton Trail, Eaton Rapids Ml 48827, 517-663-7777. Office Hours: M-W-F 9-4 p.m. Kalamo Township Clerk - Dawn Conklin, 8720 Carlisle, Vermontville, Michigan 49096, 517- 726-0579. Office Hours: by appointment Oneida Charter Township Clerk - Shane Tisdale, 11041 Oneida Rd., Grand Ledge Ml 48837, 517-622-8078. Office Hours: M-TH 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Roxand Township Clerk - Patti Kepitis, 100 Ionia St., Mulliken, Ml 48861, 517- 649-3033. Office Hours: by appointment. Sunfield Township Clerk - Terri Dow, 10822 N. Clinton Trail, Sunfield, Ml 48890, 517- 652-9385. Office Hours: by appointment. Vermontville Township Clerk - Sharon Stewart 120 E. First St., Vermontville Ml 49096; 517-726-0355. Office Hours: Tues, 8:30-12:00 &1:00- 4:00 p.m.; or by appt Walton Township Clerk - Doreen F. Kiplinger, 3693 W. Five Point Hwy., Charlotte, M 48813, 517- 541-1780. Office Hours: by appointment. Windsor Charter Township Clerk - Marcie Dailey, 405 W. Jefferson, Dimondale Ml 48821, 517-646-0772. Office Hours: M-F 9:00-4:00 p.m. City of Charlotte Clerk - Ginger Terpstra, 111 E. Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, Ml 48813, 517-543-2750. Office Hours: M-F 9:00. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE: is now accepting appli­ cations. Must be 18 to apply, valid Michigan drivers li­ cense and able to pass drug test. New applicants only. (269)838-8536 City of Eaton Rapids Clerk - Kristy Reinecke, 200 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids, Ml 48827, 517-663-8118. Office Hours: M-F 8:30-4:30 p.m. City of Grand Ledge Clerk - Gregory Newman, 310 Greenwood St., Grand Ledge Ml 48837, 517-627-2149. Office Hours: M-F 8-5 p.m. City of Lansing Clerk - Chris Swope, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing Ml 48933, 517-483-4133. Office Hours: M-F 8-5 p.m. City of Olivet Clerk - Becky Palmer, 117 S. Main St., Olivet, Ml 49076, 269- 749-4961. Office Hours: M-F, 9:00 to 5 p.m. INDUSTRIAL CLEANING: Full-time permanent em­ ployment for self-motivated individual. Apply in person to Quality Hardwoods, Inc., 396 E. Main Street, Sunfield, MI. Candidates must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. Quality a Hardwoods supports drug-free workplace. City of Potterville Clerk - Amy Summers, 319 N. Nelson St., Potterville, Ml 48876, 517- 645-7641. Office Hours: M-F, 8:00 - 5 p.m. or by appointment. Please contact your clerk’s office for office hours on Saturday May 2n<^. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN AS REQUIRED BY LAW (MCL 168.498(3)) DIANA BOSWORTH EATON COUNTY CLERK and REGISTER OF DEEDS �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 28, 2015 Others’ views of Nashville ranged from ‘pretty’ to pretty wild This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in.the Maple Valley News March 26, 1985. Over the years, news writ­ ers and others have had many things to say about Nashville. Comments ranged from fault-finding to flattery. On the 116th anniversary of the community’s incorporation as a village, we pause to review some of those obser­ vations that undoubtedly pleased or peeved local read­ ers of yore. One of the earliest boost­ ers of Nashville was Omo Strong, founder in 1873 of The Nashville News and its editor for the next 15 years. Strong’s bragging assertions of; the 'village’s superiority usually ran along the lines of praise such as that published June 24, 1882: “Nashville has the best Memories Of the Past businessmen, the biggesthearted women, the prettiest girls and the cleverest boys, the purest water, the healthi­ est Climate, and the biggest fish of any town its size in the northwest.” (At the time Strong wrote the piece, Michigan still was consid­ ered part ofthe “northwest.”) While Editor Strong, true to his name, was a strong supporter of Nashville, he also could serve as its chief critic when need be. Among community improvements attributable to Strong’s per­ sistent editorial harping were construction in 1881 of Nashville’s first jail; organi­ zation in 1882 ofNashville’s first official fire department; and the building of the new Union school which opened in November 1885 with a combined primary and sec­ ondary enrollment of 224 students. Strong also was a strong supporter of the temperance movement. He did not appre­ ciate the reputation Nashville then enjoyed as a wide-open, rip-roaring saloon town. The late Ethel (Parrish) Stansell, great-granddaugh­ ter of George Gregg, gener­ ally considered the founding father of Nashville because of his extensive mid-1860s property development here, recalled that early era in a piece she wrote for publica­ tion in The Nashville News in 1955. “The principal business of that period was very, very wet,” noted Mrs. Stansell, “there being at least eight saloons [in town]. There were three still thriving when I was a small child ... They were so blatantly notorious the respectable matrons of the community wrecked one establishment and kept the proprietor cowering in a locked room for days. “Unlike our neighbor on the east, the early settlers of Nashville did not bring their clergymen nor their teacher. The ‘doings’ in the frontier town that was to become Nashville caused many of them to look down their SfilfWGS! J 7” High ADA Toilet-To-Go " COVER - Whhinitt Whhini 2 y Wall & Ceiling Paint Gal White Decorative Rain Gauge All Purpose $ A Compound goi 99 Many of the neighbors on the east tended to look down “their respectable Congregational noses” at the “doings’1 in the wild frontier town of Nashville, noted Ethel Stansell in a 1955 article tracing development of the village. At one time there were eight saloons in Nashville and the “principle business of that period was very, very wet,” also drawing criticism from Hastings. This 1909 scene shows Vermontville’s Michigan Central Railroad station as passengers and drays await the arriving train. respectable Congregational noses*. Furs, lumber, the Indian trade and even that early maple syrup were mag­ nets, and settlers came from all points for as many rea­ sons, and it was a frontier town in many ways.” This synopsis of Mrs. Stansell is backed by count­ less early News reports of rough-and-tumble escapades invariably attributed to over­ indulgence in “the drink.” (Occasionally, stem criticism came from neighboring towns.) One such instance was Nashville’s 1887 Fourth of July celebration. The News reported that it was a “remarkably peaceable and orderly one, but few rackets occurred, and all those trivial ones [however] it seems the general impression not only at home but abroad, was that the saloons ofthe village did more business than the law allowed.” The following extracts printed by Strong showed pretty clearly what outsiders were thinking. From the Hastings Banner: “Wellauthenticated reports from Nashville state that on the Fourth the saloons of that place were open all'day; that they sold liquor freely to boys and to drunken people. Several smart young alecks from this city got beastly drunk there. Is it any wonder that the public sentiment against the saloon is growing when such shameless pro­ ceedings are indulged in by saloon-keepers.” From the Hastings Democrat: “To the shame and everlasting disgrace of Barry County be it known that many young boys, many of them whom were not out oftheir teens, were intoxicat­ ed on the Fourth. This lam­ entable fact was especially noticeable at Nashville, where, it is said, the saloons were selling liquor with open doors, and to whomsoever might desire the same. “Those who are opposed to prohibition in Barry County will probably learn that such an occurrence as that mentioned above is almost certain to secure the enforcement of the local option law here. The Democrat has no desire to interfere with the business of other people, but where the law is entirely set aside, as was the- case in Nashville,- it is time to halt what the offenders called to the bar of justice. For the sake'of the good name of Nashville, it is to be hoped that there is backbone sufficient among its citizens to see that this is. done.” (-The local option did close Nashville taverns some 21 years later when, in 1908, passage of the law shut down 19 saloons throughout Barry County, three of them in Nashville.) Notwithstanding the obvi­ ous lack of temperance here in 1887, Editor Strong in a News article that fall mark­ ing the 14th anniversary of the founding of his. paper, commented favorably about the community: “Fourteen years ago Nashville was an insignifi­ cant hamlet of less than 400 inhabitants. Today, she has some of the finest public and private buildings in the coun­ ty, several manufacturing companies and more coming and 1,600 inhabitants.” [The figure was either a misprint or an overstatement by Strong, for the 1880 U.S. Census for Nashville showed a population of 1,028, and it was nearly a century before the village reached the 1,600 mark.) Perhaps Strong was making an effort to include rural residents, since he added: “And improvements have not all been confined to the village. The country, too, has kept pace, and where 14 years ago were dense forests and impenetrable swamps, there are now fine farms and palatial farm buildings. Perhaps only coincidental­ ly, after enactment of local option, Nashville’s image seemed to improve. In an October 1909 feature by the Grand Rapids Press, giving a fine view of Nashville’s Main Street,” the following' commentary was made: “One of the prettiest little villages in southern Michigan is Nashville, a town of 1,500 population on the Michigan Central Railroad, 45 miles south of Grand Rapids. From the time one steps off the train until the farther limit ofthe village has been reached, neatness and order mark the progress of the visitor. But Nashville’s businessmen are enterprising, and this, in a measure, accounts for the appearance of the town, especially that of the Main Street. • “Right in the .midst of a good farming country, Nashville is headquarters for shoppers in many lines of agricultural industry. But more than this, the village has factories and sawmills and manages to make its small mark in the traffic in manufactured products ofthe Continued next page Easy Set Pool! 10ft x 30ln. 10.1 oz. 5/8x50' s18” Sm V! 7VWISA i ii Clear Roof Sealant $79" 6 Ply Commercial Hose 8 Interiorrv Semi v Gloss *h - ■ o' 1 metdw1 Nashville !EH. Gal White 400/4958 4004958 3 nt■ '■■■ LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 7: Monday thru Saturday 17:30 am to 5:30 pm 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml shopping 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You’re H me 06826742 Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �. Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 28,2015 — Page 11 “One of the prettiest little villages in southern Michigan,” was the way the Grand Rapids Press described Nashville in a feature published in 1909, the year this view was taken from atop the Standpipe in what is now Putnam Park. The Press attributed the neat appearance of Nashville to “enterprising” businessmen and concluded that the village was “surely an example of progress.” From previous page state of Michigan. For its size, the place has a large number of lodges of fraternal societies. With fine church­ es, public schools, water­ works, sewer system, fire department, an opera house and two banks, Nashville is surely an example of progress.” News employee Len W. Feighner took up the Nashville-boosting banner from Editor Strong when he purchased the paper from him in 1888, and continued to carry it even after he sold the paper 40 years later. While involved in organiz­ ing a Community Club of Nashville business and pro­ fessional people in 1924 (as Wtol ffe 1 |gfa) Mbs MiBitabki ■is i fea (a S®;l ?3i!Wi!sHil c 11 dl lit la ft air im hlianddhm M0R k sort of a forerunner to the fine system of waterworks, a contemporary chamber of number of fine parks, beauti­ commerce), Feighner praised fully shaded streets, is splen­ local merchants and the town didly served with power and in general in an editorial lights by the Consumers published March 13, 1924. Power Company and is in He said, in part: every way a most desirable “Nashville is universally rec­ town to live in. “Furthermore, the people ognized by people who are in a position to know as being of Nashville have the real one of the best towns in the community spirit. They work state in every way. Traveling together for everything that men all like Nashville, is for the best interest of the because they meet with a village and the surrounding live, progressive, pushing lot community. of customers. They find They mix together social­ good buyers here, for the ly, town people and country reason that Nashville mer­ people, to the mutual enjoy­ chants push their lines and ment and profit of all. The serve the public to the very people for many miles best of their ability. around regard Nashville as “Nashville Has good their ‘home town’ and are schools, good churches, proud of it and as much good people. Nashville has a attached to it as are the peo- Girl Scouts celebrate the Samoa cookie with bowling Girl Scouts from Hastings, Delton, Nashville, and Vermontville recently came together to celebrate the 40th birthday of the Girl Scout Samoa cookie. The party was at Hastings Bowl where the scouts took part in glow bowling with their families. They and their guests were treated to ice cream and a special Samoa designed cake rt# i it A pB Jtfe Stas®* rf *; S®Dl. From The Desk of Jeff Hynes .a'jj. gas,,ffli<W .^. f jij ^sk rf tfe President Kent Oil & Propane, p, Inc.. “Experience makes the difference" I- “Fuel Facts” This week we will be explaining how to read tank gauges. It is important to be familiar with the gauge on your propane tank. A propane gauge records the percentage of propane left in the tank. The volume is based on the overall capacity of the tank. (See round gauge picture). The majority of LP tank for home heating are 500 gallon water capacity. In this example, a 500 gal­ lon LP tank filled to 80% would contain 400 gallons of liquid propane. In the picture below the propane gauge reads 25%. In this example, the volume of liquid propane left in the tank would be approximately 125 gallons. The same gauge installed in a 325 gallon LP tank would contain approximately 81 gallons. To determine the amount of LP left in your tank, simply multiply the total tank capacity by the percentage on your gauge. PROPANE TANK GAUGE FUEL OIL TANK GAUGE Liquid fuel gauges read differently in comparison. These gauges read in a fractional amount of fuel remaining in the tank (see upright gauge picture). Most liquid fuel gauges will show how much fuel you have left to the nearest 1/8 of the total capacity of the tank. Basement fuel oil tanks are normally 275 gallon tanks. To determine how much fuel you have left, simply read the gauge and divide by the total capacity of the tank. In this example with 1/8 of a tank of fuel, divide 275 gallons by 4 and determine there is approximately 68 gallons of fuel left in the tank. If there is 1/8 tank, divide 275 by 8 to determine there is about 34 gallons of fuel in the tank. In the picture above, the gauge reads about 7/8 of a tank of fuel left. If this gauge was installed on a 275 gallon tank, simply divide 275 by 8 to determine that every 1/8 of a tank is 34 gallons. Then multiply 34 X 7 to determine there is approximately 238 gallons of fuel in this tank. Next month’s topic: Propane Appliance Safety Aditorial 06865903 created for the occasion. The Samoa is second in popularity to the thin mint, said Kelly Pino, representing the local Girl Scout troop. Cookie booth sales began Feb. 27 and continue through March 29 with added booth days from April 10 to April 19. The.cookie program earns funds for camp, programs, travel, and troop needs. Through it they learn goal setting, money management, business ethics, decision making, and dealing with people skills. The cookie program is unique in that it gives the girls and their troops the authority to decide where their troop funds are spent or donated and where their per­ sonal funds earned are spent as well, said Pino. “Find a Girl Scout cookie booth near you by download­ ing the Girl Scout Cookie Finder app on your smart phone,” she said. “Our troops enter the locations, days, and times for each of their cookie booths online and the Cookie app tells cus­ tomers where to find the cookie booths. It is simple to use and you can even learn more about the cookie pro­ gram, how it supports the girls and their troops, and more about your favorite cookie flavors.” For more information, call Pino, 269-532-7141, or email kpino@GSHOM.org. Len W. Feighner (center); longtime Nashville News publisher, was a major Nashville booster, following in the footsteps of his early boss and predecessor Orno Strong. Both were advocates of civic improvements. An early jail, new school and vil­ lage fire department are attributed to Strong’s editorial push, while Feighner’s credits include organization of a community club, development of Central Park, and sug­ gesting the civic syrup-making project. News staff with him in this circa-1900 photo include Al Wever (left) and brother Frank (second from right) The others are not identified. pie who live in the village. Nashville is not too big for all of us to be good neigh­ bors and warm friends.” Mrs. Stansell, in her 1955 News article, expressed a similar fondness for Nashville and summed it up with a reflection of how it might be now viewed by her great-grandfather, who died Pet vouchers available for low-income families A limited number of free spay or neuter vouchers are available for low-income Eaton County residents. These vouchers are avail­ able at the Eaton County Animal Control office locat­ ed on 756 Courthouse Drive in Charlotte. Call 517-543-5755 ext. 1 for further details. in 1880 at age 84. “I’m sure that George Gregg would be proud could he see the town today,” she wrote. “Changes in all lines have been made, but the spir­ it that made possible the building of those early days is still alive.” Tire coopertires • • • • • New & Used Tires Brakes • Batteries Mufflers ___ _ _ __ Oil Changes • Struts • Shocks Engine Nepair • Diagnostic Service ————• uar * Wheel MECHANIC ON D UT Y www.m66tire.com • m66tirecooper@att.net AI_SQ- Tires for Lawn & Garden ATVs - Trailers 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66 Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-1200 I 8 ® Flexfab Engineering trust. Around the world?1 Customer Service Associate Flexfab LLC, one ofWest Michigan’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, is a growing global, lean manufacturer, ISO 14001 , AS9100, and TS 16949 certified quality supplier of flexible hose, ducting and connectors to the Heavy Duty Truck (HDT), Aerospace, Rail, and Automotive Industries. 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Email resume with salary history via: hr.adsl@flexfab.com Attention: HR Flexfab is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran and Disabilityfriendly 06865885 �NASHVILLE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK WHEELER'S MARINE SERVICE by Shari Carney, Staff Writer Steve Wheeler, owner of Wheeler’s Marine Service on Route 66, was the first to join the Nashville Route 66 Business District. Wheeler grew up in the family business established in 1951 by his parents Vern and Eloise. He purchased the business in 1994. “I remember being 9 or 10 and finding spark plugs for customers and ringing up the sale,” said Wheeler. Other early memories are of cleaning boats and findihg tools and parts for his father. He recalled his parents pouring the cement floor, section by section, in the original building located behind the showroom. Boat racing was the passion of Vern who passed this on to .his children, Steve and older brother Mark. Mark’s daughter, Laura, races too. Rows of trophies and plaques decorate the office in the showroom. Each racer has won American Power Boat Association National championships and Mark is the current president of the association. Steve Wheeler is a certified technician for Mercury outboards and Mercury mercruiser stem drives. He is standing in the original building, now the work area, of Wheeler’s Marine Service. Behind Steve is a new MirroCraft fishing boat and a pontoon he is refurbishing. Steve is a certified technician for Mercury outboards and Mercury Mercruiser stern drives. He continues his education by attending trainings in Beeverdam, Wisconsin. Wheeler’s Marine Service is an authorized dealer for MirroCraft aluminum fishing boats and Montego Bay pontoons. In addition to repair services, parts and accessories, the business offers winterization and de-winterization of boats and motors, boat pick-up and delivery, storage and shrink wrapping of vessels. Wheeler’s Marine Service, located just south of Nashville on Route 66 is open year-round, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They have a website: wheelersmarine.com. “Like” the business on Facebook or call 517-852-9609. For GPS or mapping services enter 723 South Durkee St. Banners displaying business names line Main Street in Nashville. This banner features Wheeler’s Marine Service. Steve Wheeler, owner, was the first member of the Nashville Route 66 Business District. Steve Wheeler, owner of Wheeler’s Marine Service, sits in the captain's chair of this Montego Bay pontoon. It is in the business showroom located on Route 66 just south of Nashville. PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES WORKING TOGETHER, SERVING VOU WHEELER'S (■MARINE SERVICE^ Two 228 N. Main Street Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 517-852-9928 225 N. Main Street 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 DANCE STUDIO Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair 'Streefcide 'Pizzeria Shane Gillean Owner 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 Nashville Family -j DENTISTRY^ 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 MVP 204 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-3161 smgl Ilea @ ya hoo. com PENNINGTON Bobcat & Backhoe ASHVILLE V”< FAMILYMEDICINE Affiliated with Pennock Physician Network check out our carry-out specials 11807 Carlisle Hwy 119 N. Main Street 517-852-0540 free delivery up to 5 miles Full Service Center • Auto Sales *IVe Keep You Moving" Oil Changes • Gas • Tires • Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00 • 517-852-9446 106 S. Main Street 269-208-5991 750 Durkee Street 877-850-7055 Mulberry Fore Asphalt Maintenance Golf Course 8c Banquet Center (269)948-9369 www.murraysasphan.net 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Shield ofService iHOMETOWNl fy maple valley pharmacy ILUMBER & HARDWARE INC. 'KENT TV>/t & PROPANE, INC. L 219 N. Main Street 517-852-0845 66 207 N. Main Street 517-852-9910 735 E. SHERMAN ST. (517)852-1910 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 219 S. State Street 517-852-0882 Hickey Electric, Inc. 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 FRIENDS OF PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY GREAT NORTHERN BOWHUNTING COMPANY Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street 517-852-0790 &LANDSCAPING 201 N. Main Street 517-852-0820 501 N. Main Street 517-852-9100 fffEntyw 207 N. Main Street • 517-852-0313 109 S, Main Street BANK 517-852-1830 roic www.danielsfuneralhome.net 5715 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 Qari’s "Our Family Serving Yours " 9200 East M-79 Highway, Nashville, Ml 49073 Scott A. Daniels—Owner/Director phone 517-852-9712 cell 269-838-1575 fax 517-852-9797 Hair-Nails-Tanning Foryourconvenience, please use back entrance 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 Daniels Funeral Home EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS EVTNG GARDEN CENTER SUPER MARKETS SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY 117 N. Main Street 517-852-9207 o£ Nashville Your Hometown Grocer 517-852-1991 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-04-04.pdf 7e0e5294527a780cdfe0af6f92b79c2c PDF Text Text UPLE valle ews® Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 14, April 4, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Miscanthus giganteus spotted in Vermontville by Shari Carney Staff Writer A little known company is reaching heights of 12 to 14 feet with their number one seller miscanthus giganteus. Owner Kathy Carrigan, a master gardener, specializes in this ornamental grass. Lacy Creek Growers is Carrigan’s business. It is tucked away on 50 acres on Kinsel Highway in Vermontville. The nursery has been in business for eight years and ships root divisions to every state in the nation. “We are a rural business, and have found a niche sup­ plying unusual plants online, selling through several sites,” — from the company website a t www.lacycreekgrowers.com. “We strive for healthy roots, which in turn make for vigor­ ous plants.” Kathy Carrigan, owner of Lacy Creek Growers in Vigorous indeed. The Vermontville, is dwarfed in front of this section of mishardy perennial grows six to canthus giganteus. Carrigan is a master gardener who S GRASS 2 See GRASS, page 2 specializes in this species of ornamental grass which averages 12 to 14 feet tall averages 12 to 14 feet tall. It’s time to start planning an outfit for the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Children up to age 12 are invited to participate. Winners join the grand parade at 3 p.m. (File photo) Children’s parade theme announced Seventy-five years of maple syrup making is the theme of the annual chil­ dren’s parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25 in Vermontville. Children up to age. 12 are invited to march in the parade. Line-up will begin shortly after 10 a.m. in front of the Opera House. There will be four prizes awarded for best costumes: First place, $40; second, $30; third, $20 and fourth, $10. Each participant receives tickets for rides, maple sugar candy, a Frisbee and pop- corn. “Winners will be featured in the grand parade at 3 p.m.,” said organizer Mary Fisher. For more information on the children’s parade, contact Fisher at 517-726­ 0670. Lorraine Benedict of Benedict Family Maple LLC is displaying a configuration of tubing which is sending sap to an awaiting holding tank. She said one of her tasks is to check the lines for damage and keep them in the best position for ease of sap flow. Queen and court members explore syrup production From sap to syrup ■ by Shari Carney Staff Writer The Brian Benedict family of Vermontville can trace their roots back to John Howland. Howland is known as the man who fell into the Atlantic off the Mayflower. Luckily for him and his future generations, he was rescued. Future generations eventually migrated to Michigan where the family settled in Vermontville. Vermontville is known for maple syrup, and Benedict Family Maple LLC hopes to manufacture 1,000 gallons of maple syrup this season. Last Saturday, the Benedicts welcomed Zandra Siple, Michele Siple, Meghan Bignall and Jeannie Hale to their farm. Zandra is the queen of the 2015 maple syrup festival, Michele is her mother and a former court member. Jeannie and Meghan serve on the court. Lorraine and Brian and son Ben were on hand to explain the production of maple syrup. The tour began in the kitchen where Lorraine explained the variety of prod­ ucts they manufacture. Maple candy, cream, syrup and sugar were explored. The lighter the syrup, the better for candy, said Lorraine. Ben retrieved a carton of yet un­ named Moo-Ville ice cream, which will be featuring Benedict maple candy. Samples were met with hardy approval ratings. The Benedicts use a tubing and vacuum system to transport sap to holding tanks. It takes 35 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup. Small shallow holes are drilled into maple trees where a spile is inserted. The spile has a spout with tubing attached for the sap to flow through. The tree should be at least 10 inches in diameter, about 30 years old, said Lorraine. She demonstrated a tool which is used to insert the spiles. It resembled a drill with a cylinder to grip the tree. This keeps the spile from going in at an angle, she explained. Tubing is blue in color, light enough to see the sap flowing through, yet protecting it from sunlight. One of Lorraine’s tasks is to walk the woods checking for damage to any of the lines. For this task she wears a belt full of essential tools to make repairs when necessary. “Squirrels are the biggest challenge,” said Lorraine. “They will eat through the lines.” Vacuum systems are set up in the woods. The tubing is attached to the vacuum which causes the sap to flow faster; thus increasing production. There is no harm to the tree, Lorraine said, for only about 10 percent of the sap is harvested. Collected sap is run through a high filter evaporation system, boiled, graded and packaged. Grading is from light to dark. There are four grades g assigned: grade A light amber; grade A medium amber; grade A dark amber and grade B. The season is traditionally six to eight weeks long. Candy making will swing into full production mode See SYRUP, page 6 In This Issue • A look back at the syrup festival “ • Morning crash sends two for treatment • Lions fall to Viking track teams in first GLAC dual • Valley girls score a lot late to knock off Saxons �Pay 2 — Just Say *Aa Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 4,2015 GRASS, continued page 1----------- Doggy photo contest winners announced On a remote road in Vermontville is this humble sign to Lacy Creek Growers. The business ships miscanthus giganteus roots to every state in the nation. eight feet in the first year and in a fast growing warm sea­ son up to 12 to 14 feet Carrigan said the grass is easy to grow in average soil and likes lots of moisture. It can be divided yearly through root divisions. Environmentally friendly, it needs no special soil, fertiliz­ er or spraying. “The seed i^ sterile so it will not become invasive by seed spread. A vigorous grower, it roughly triples in root mass in one season,” said Carrigan. Cover, habitat, hedging, animal bedding and bio-fuel are some of the uses for the hardy grass. “It is. very popular with deer hunters as cover screen­ ing and habitiat,” said Carrigan, “ ... As a bio-fuel crop, it yields more tonnage per acre than corn Homeowners love this grass for privacy screening ... It has an ornamental silvery plume in October.” “I enjoy the work,” said Carrigan who credits a high­ er power with her success. This is a miscanthus giganteus root from Lacy .Creek Growers in Vermontville. Roots like this are harvested and shipped all over the nation. “It’s all God. I couldn’t have thought it would come to this.” Intersectional and herba­ ceous peonies are another passion of Carrigan. For more information on Lacy Creek Growers visit their Lacy Creek Growers Help Wanted GENERAL LABORER: Job includes lifting and stacking lumber. Full-time, perma­ nent employment, benefits. Apply in person to Quality Hardwoods Inc., 396 E. Main Street, Sunfield, MI. Candi­ dates must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. Quality Hardwoods supports a drug-free work­ place. 14’ tall Miscanthus Giganteus natural privacy hedge-wildlife habitat-ornamental grass www. lacycreekqrowers. com 06866232 517-726-0026 Home Cookin ir Judy'i Country Kettle Cafe 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant Family Prices! Easter Dinner Specials i i8 g • Swiss Steak • Baked Ham & Yams • Baked Chicken & Dressing website, “Like” them on Facebook or follow on Twitter. To visit the nursery call 517-726-0026 for an email appointment or kathy@lacycreekgrowers.co m. INDUSTRIAL CLEANING: Full-time permanent employment for self-motivated individual. Apply in person to Quality Hardwoods, Inc., 396 E. Main Street, Sunfield, MI. Candidates must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test. Quality Hardwoods supports a drug-free workplace. Farm $1095 Includes soup & salad bar, pie and drink. FOR SALE RESTORED "Letter Series" John Deere Tractors; A, B, D, L, LI, GW & R. Also Trailer plows; #23, 44-H and 55-H. Two re­ stored cylinders available. Call 616-891-0055 leave mes­ sage. Winners of the Eaton County 2015 doggy photo contest had more than 75 entries. Winning photos were determined by community members, based on the num­ ber of votes or “likes” each dog received on the treasur­ er’s Facebook page. The top three winners of the contest are: • First prize — Gus, a ten year old English bulldog owned by Jeff McQuade. • Second — Nyla, an eight month old German shepherd owned by Nikki Grosshans. • Third — Molly, a five' year old German shorthair owned by Michelle and Tim James. Photos of the winning pets will be displayed on the treasurer’s Facebook page through April. Tractor Supply Company and Town and County Animal Hospital provided prizes to the win­ ning entries, including a dog bed for first prize, a basket of pet supplies for second and a selection of doggy treats for third. “Congratulations to Gus, Nyla, and Molly. This has been a fun way for us to pro­ mote our new online dog licensing website,” said Treasurer Bob Robinson. Eaton County dog licenses are still available without penally through June 1. Any owner of a dog four months or older on or before June 1 should apply for a new license or renew their license(s) annually. For non­ spayed or neutered dogs the fee is $15 if the license is obtained before June 1. For spayed and neutered dogs, the fee is $10, if obtained before June 1. Proof of a cur­ rent rabies vaccination from a veterinarian is required. Although a license is still required, there is no-fee for leader dogs or dogs in serv­ ice training. 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This English bulldog, owned by Jeff McQuade, was the first place winner of the Eaton County doggy photo contest Licenses can be purchased online at www.eatOncountytreasurer.org, at the Eaton County Animal Control Shelter on 756 Courthouse Drive in Charlotte from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. daily, or through the county treasurer’s office in Charlotte from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, go to www.eatoncountytreasurer.org or call 517- 543-4262. Morning crash sends two for treatment Eaton County Deputies responded to a personal injury crash at 7:52 a.m. April 1. The accident occurred in front of the Maple Valley High School at 11090 Nashville Highway. An 18 year old male was driving a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville and failed to yield to a 2012 Nissan driven by a 42 year old female. Both drivers were transported by Vermontville EMS to a local hospital with non-life threat­ ening injuries, said Sgt. Scott Brooks. It’s potluck time for seniors in Vermontville Vermontville’s senior citi­ zen potluck will be noon Wednesday, April 8 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. This potluck is open to all area seniors, ’55 and over who are looking to share in good food and lively conver­ sation. “ We are growing in num­ bers and would love to wel­ come you into our ranks,” said Lois Hammonds. Table settings and drinks are furnished. p RSP’s Streetside Pizzeria | • WILL BE CLOSED. April 4th - 12thfor spring break! Q Q | Reopening April 13th at 3:00 p.m. 517-852-0540 119. N. Main St.. Nashville, MI- ’ £ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valfey News” Saturday, April 4,2015 — Page 3 A look back at the syrup festival To mark the 75th anniver­ sary of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, the Maple Valley News is reprinting stories on thefes­ tival published over the decades. Copies of the Vermontville Echo have been supplied by Jim Zemke. The following excerpts were published in the Vermontville Echo in early 1943, ’45 and ‘46. been used since the first year. Last year the idea was conceived to take visitors to the sugar bushes nearby, and the maple syrup sleigh ride was bom. Arby Lovell and son, Gbrdon, who conduct an implement store, donate the use of their tractor, and behind this a trailer with bales of straw set around the outside for people to ride on. It serves as a conveyance to Sagar producers spon­ take young and old to the sor displays sugar bushes dotting the Miniature progress of countryside. Last year, many sugar industry' will be people visited the sugar shown in old Kroger store bushes who had never seen (Special to the State syrup made before. Journal) These visits will continue March 27, 1943 — In tra­ throughout the day this year. ditional hospitality, Other features include the Vermontville will celebrate serving ofpancakes and pure the third annual maple syrup maple syrup at noon in the festival next Saturday. building next to Doctor The celebration, which McLaughlin’s office. usually continues two days, In the evening, a free has been cut to one this year. movie, sponsored by the The many producers in the merchants, at the Opera vicinity of this maple syrup House and a dance at the center will have an interest­ schoolhouse will be open to ing display in the building the public. recently vacate^ by the Kroger Baking Company. Fourth annual sugar fesAlso on display will be the tival held Saturday at miniature development of Vermontville the maple syrup industry (Special to The State which has been made by Journal) Frank Bailey. April 1, 1944 — This little In 1940, a typical sugar Eaton County village was the shanty was constructed in the sweetest town in Michigan public square, and it was today when it held its fourth intended that during each annual maple syrup festival festival the process of boil­ with displays of syrup and ing down maple sap to pro­ maple sugar, entertainment duce maple sugar and syrup and trips to nearby maple for the public to witness sugar bushes. should be a part of the cele­ The day dawned anything bration. However, it was but pleasant, which slowed quite difficult to set up up the arrival ofthe expected equipment for this one occa­ crowds to some extent. It sion when it might be put to rained during the early morn­ better use in a farmer’s ing, and throughout the day woods, so the shanty hasn’t skies were generally over- This picture is one of the sugar manufacturing build­ ings, at the Sprague sugar bush, two miles northeast of Vermontville. (Photo from Vermontville Echo March 23, 1943) U/alKer’s Variety Store “Come on down to Walker’s Variety Store for all ofyour household needs.” • Furniture • Household goods • Clothing • Kids Toys Specializing in household “Clean-Outs” Accepting household donations MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED E 205 S, Main St. • Nashville 3S2-M3? • M-F 9-6, SAT, 10-2 jw Vermontville is getting ready once more for its maple syrup season. Its annual maple syrup festival will be held on April 7 and trees are being tapped this week. The picture taken last year, shows the Andrew Eitel sugar camp, one of the many bushes in the Vermontville area. (Photo from Vermontville Echo March 3, 1945) cast, although once or twice the sun did seep through the clouds to smile upon the throng. Eleven producers ofmaple syrup and maple sugar were on hand with displays, which were set up in the former Kroger store here. There was music during the afternoon and early evening by the Sunfield High School band of40 pieces, and the seventh grade pupils of the Vermontville School pre­ sented a dramatized history of Vermontville under the direction of Mrs. Ben Slout. Four professional vaude­ ville acts were presented dur­ ing the afternoon. These included a roping act by Guy Blackmore, an accordion trio, a girl dance team and a ventriloquist. Tonight there were two dances, one at the Opera House and one at the school. A floor show featured the dance at the school house. Hay rides arranged by Lovell’s Implement store carried visitors to nearby sugar bushes where last night there was reported a heavy run of sap. At noon and night there were pancakes served with maple syrup. George Firster, secretary of the maple syrup association, fried the pan­ cakes-. Among the producers showing displays of their products were the following: Tinker Brothers, who brought in 25 gallons,; Cornelius Cappon, who brought in 80 gallons; Mahlon Fuller, 50 gallons; Orlando Nast who tapped 400 trees this year and made 1.00 galloils of syrup He brought in three pounds of maple sugar Clyde Benton who tapped 400 trees this year and brought in 30 gallons of syrup. He has been making the product for 19 years. Everett Steward of Route 5, Charlotte, brought in 15 gallons; Frank Thruin, Vermontville, 25 gallons;, Homer Wells, 25 and John Viele and Sons, 25. Viele tapped 1,100 trees and made 225 gallons of syrup this year; Reinhart , Zemke of Vermontville who made 245 gallons this year, had 60 gal­ lons on display. He tapped 335 trees. This bush has been in operation for 60 years. Vermontville set for maple syrup season (Special to The State annual event. Each time the sap is gathered six or more students empty the buckets into the pickup tank, and in return, the maple syrup asso­ ciation will give the school 10 percent ofthe proceeds or more, depending on the year’s run. The school has purchased an $800 projector and the money will go g towards paying for it. At the present time, veter­ an syrup makers are looking for a very brief season. With no frost in the ground what­ ever, the sap will hasten into the trees, shortening the sea­ son immensely. Mrs. Bertha Fields, presi­ dent ofthe maple syrup asso­ ciation, said today the price of syrup would be $3.50 per gallon, which is $3.39 plus sales tax. The price is uni­ form throughout this vicini­ tyFestival plans are pro­ gressing nicely. The building next to Dr. McLaughlin’s office will be used this year for the syrup maker’s'displays and some 15 to 25 vet­ eran and new syrup makers are invited to display the day ofthe festival. They also will have a quantity of syrup for sale. Again this year the everpopular sugar bush hay rides will be given those who wish to visit the nearby sugar bushes and get first hand information on how the sap is boiled into syrup. Gordon Lovell will make arrange­ ments to take the visitors on the tours. They will be seated on bales of hay. loaded on a trailer and fastened to a trac­ tor Listed among the many farmers who have opened Journal) per and plenty of maple March 3, 1945 — syrup are at least three rea­ Vermontville’s many syrup sons why the festival will makers were getting the attract many hundreds again buckets washed up, spiles in this year. The date is April 7. place and firewood ready for the annual busy season this Vermontville makes first week. Andrew Eitel had 25 gallons of maple syrup already tapped Thursday, (Special to The State while Fred Kroger, who Journal) operates one of the largest March 10 — With tempo­ bushes in the county, was rary freezing weather hold­ preparing to tap before the ing up progress, end of the week. Vermontville’s municipal With plenty of snow this maple syrup project rolled winter and so much cold off its first 25 gallons or weather, the veteran syrup syrup Tuesday afternoon. makers are looking forward Wednesday and Thursday to an exceptionally good the low temperature kept the year. sap from flowing, but it was The maple syrup associa­ expected that another 25 gal­ tion, which is sponsoring for lons or so would be in the the first time the tapping of cans by the 'end of the week. trees throughout the village, 525 buckets have been was getting last minute hung. More trees were avail­ details cleaned up so that the able, but lack of spiles, buck­ actual work of hanging the ets and equipment held up buckets could get underway the association from tapping within a day or two. more. Glenn Randall, an out­ The Vermontville School standing syrup maker for is doing its share in the first SeeFEST/Wltp^e7 years, has been hired to be in charge of the municipal affair. A truck, will be used to haul the sap to the evaporator and supply tanks will be used for any overrun. The school will cooperate with the syrup association in the work of tapping the frees 884 S. M-66 and gathering sap. Hwy., Nashville The community surround­ ing Vermontville has been Very nice country the scene of syrup making home on a paved for over 100 years, when a road. Complete group of pioneers migrated with 4 bedrooms! from the state of Vermont, Today the syrup industry is large kitchen with Vermontville’s biggest asset. utility room, charming open staircase. Very large pole The first maple syrup festival barn, 63+ acres, some woods, some can be tillable was held in 1940 and has again. Lots of wildlife! #66012 gained in popularity each year. A MUST SEE* PRICE: $239,900 Although the committee SALLY MAGOON ~ in charge .is- not ready to Weichert, 269-986-5737 reVeal the entire program for sjm11511 @yahoo.com Realtors’ entertainment to be offered 111 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, Ml 48813 at the festival, it is known Emerald Properties www.emeraldrealtyco.com that a dance, a pancake sup- OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 12th 1:00 — 4:00 p.m. . Nashville 8 SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You’re H^me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 4 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, April 4,2015 Norma Jane WaHiczek Ronald IV. LaBelle NASHVILLE. MI Ronald W. LaBelle, age 74. of Nashville, passed away Tuesday. March 31. 2015 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Ron was born in Onaway on July 12, 1940, the son of the late Charles W. and Mildred G. (Dunbar) LaBelle. He was raised in the Williamston area and gradu­ ated from Williamston High School in 1958. He joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged after his years of service. Ron was employed at General Motors for over 30 years. While working at GM. Ron held several positions in the company but retired as an engine tester; his last project was the development of the Quad 4 engine. He enjoyed being outdoors hunting, and fishing, After retiring, Ron traveled the country hunting big game from the southern United States to Alaska. Through the years he had bagged sev­ eral trophy class animals including moose, elk, mule deer and caribou. On many of these trips, when he wasn't in the field hunting, he was trying his luck in a local stream or lake in search of a good catch. Ron believed strongly in utilizing the bounty of his game, and never wasted any of the meat. He often would bring venison home to his family and friends for their enjoy­ ment. Ron also enjoyed play­ ing pool and visiting area casinos. Ronald is survived by his two daughters, Ronda (Ted) Edinger and Yevone Bergeron; two sisters, Mary Johnson and Joyce LaBelle; grandchildren, Nicole L. Edinger (Fawn Smith), Amber (Jordan) Carley; five great grandchildren, Dillon Markley, Shane Markley, Caitlyn Markley, Aydan Carley, and Eli Carley. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth and sisters, Virginia Dixon and Iris Haas. Memorial services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2015, with Pastor Joe Benedict officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the memorial service beginning Saturday at 1 p.m. at Daniels Funeral Home. Interment will take place privately in Onaway. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.heL Marcia K. Brenner Marcia K. Brenner, age 71, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Thom apple Manor in Hastings. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Hastings. For further details please visit our website at wWw.danielsfuneralhome.net. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! MEd HAND POWER TOOLS flufld/ng Products. VINYL SIDING Harboti- CABINETS USG DRYWALL TILE OAK, PINE MOLDING DRY MIX CRETE PLYWOOD-LUMBER PRE-HUNG STEEL DOORS permadoor W ARMSTRONG CEILI PLUMBING SUPPLIES FIBERGLASS INSULATION SJSIJohns Manville SHINGLES LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 www.HometownLumber.com (Julius) Mauer, Lawrence Shaw, Marie Baynton, Nancy (Victor) Schantz, Mary-lin (Ralph) Merchant, James (Bonnie) Shaw, and Walter (Vergie) Shaw; sis­ ters-in-law and brothers-inlaw, Harold (Mary) WaHiczek, Norbert WaHiczek, Sandra WaHiczek and Edeltraud Gerhards. Norma is also survived by many nieces and nephews who she dearly loved. Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Newman and Marion Shaw; her husband’s parents, Rudolph and Hertha WaHiczek; her sister, Mary Kersjes; brothers-in-law, Patrick Kersjes, Uwe WaHiczek, and Franz Gerhards; and her nephew, Pat Kersjes. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St Rose Catholic Church in Hastings on Tuesday, March 31,2015, with Fr. Stephan Phillips officiating. A luncheon fol­ lowed. Burial was at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. M HASTINGS, MI - Marian S. Kane, age 89, of Hastings, passed away March 27, 2015 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Marian was bom on March 13, 1926 in Bellingham, WA, the daughter of Carl and Bertha (Jorgenson) Lynner. She attended Bellingham High School, graduating in 1944. Marian also attended Western Washington College of Education. She worked at feed mills in Nashville (1940s), attending all her grandchil­ Security National Bank in dren's events. She was preceded in death Nashville (1950s), Michigan by her parents, Carl and National Bank in Battle Creek (1950s), Bradford Bertha Lynner; brother, White in Middleville (1960s) Richard Lynner; sister, and Barry Co. ASCS office Agnes Lambert; and former in Hastings, where she spouse, Leonard Kane. Marian is survived by her retired from. Pat (Dennis) Marian was well known children, Priddy, Karl (Debbie) Kane, for her beautiful roses that she grew at Thornapple Kandy (Steve) Barnum, Lake. She was an avid Martin (Cheryl) Kane, Brian bowler and also enjoyed (Kim) Kane, Diane (Jim) sewing. Marian was devoted Hamess; eight grandsons, to her family, and enjoyed Nick and Tim Priddy, Eric, , ho Come ommee.to home.to A»n. A» ATLAS J NASHVILLE, MI Nonna Jane WaHiczek, age 71, of Nashville, went to her heavenly home on March 28, 2015. Norma was bom on September 27,1943 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Newman and Marion (Miller) Shaw. She graduat­ ed from Nashville High School in 1962. Norma was a parishioner of St Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. Norma sang in the church choir and had a WaHiczek; eight children, Marcele (Daniel) Edington, beautiful voice. (Craig) Altoft, Norma was. an excellent Stephanie (Michael) Price, cook and baker, and her cre­ Isabella (Kenneth) Bishop, ations will be missed. She Mary loved to garden and always Matilde Voshell, Jerome had fresh vegetables ready to (Jennifer) WaHiczek, Angelo offer family and friends WaHiczek, and Mathew (Lindsay) WaHiczek; 15 when they visited. Norma was a kind, caring, grandchildren, Kala Bishop, Jonathan loving wife, mother and Gina Bishop, grandmother. She loved her Voshell, Julia Voshell, family and friends and was Katherine Altoft, Ray Altoft, always doing for and giving Valory Altoft, Danielle to others. She was a faithful Edington, Grace Price, and beautiful woman with a Amelia Price, Maximillian Christian kind and generous soul. She WaHiczek, Gabriel was a precious gift to her WaHiczek, Deidric husband, family, and all who WaHiczek, and Keira knew her and will be missed WaHiczek, by them until they join her in WaHiczek; and a great grandchild in route; sisters heaven. Norma is survived by the and brothers, Patricia Shaw, love of her life and husband Beulah Erridge, William of almost 50 years,Juergen (Artha) Shaw, Catherine Brad and Kevin Kane, Jesse and Beau Barnum, and Dillon Hamess; 17 great­ grandchildren; eight special grandchildren and great­ grandchildren; special nieces, Barb, Bev, Deanie and Marianne; and very spe­ cial best friend, Yvonne Allen. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Humane Society or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 1 p.m. at the Girrbach Funeral Home. A two hour visitation period wiH precede the memorial service from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pastor Andrew Courtright will officiate the service. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, please visit our website at www.girrbachfuneralhome.net to sign the online guest book or to leave a memory or message for the family. Harold 4. Starring propane tanks RUED, HERE Harold A. Starring, age 83, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom in Saugatuck on January 25, 1932, the son of Harry and Bertha Starring. Harold attended Battle Creek Lakeview before*join­ ing the U.S. Army in August 1952. He served in Korea and was honorably dis­ charged in August 1954. He moved to the Nashville area and started a dairy farm with his father, semi-retiring in the fall of 1999. He still did custom work for area farmers for several years after. The family would like to express thanks to the staff at Maple Valley Implement for being Harold’s second home after retirement. Harold was united in mar­ riage to Joyce E. Donaldson in Otsego on September 14, 1957. Sadly, Harold was pre­ ceded in death by his wife, Joyce, May 7, 2009; his par­ ents and a sister, Frances Marske and brother, William Starring. Harold is survived by his son, Harold A. Starring, Jr. of Nashville and daughter, Frances J. (Bart) Frith of Vermontville; grandchildren, Trenton Starring, Russell Nichols, Lisa Starring and Steven Starring; four won­ derful great grandchildren, Sydney Starring, McKenna Starring, Ryatt Starring and Mya Starring; two brothers, Edward Starring and Robert (Judy) Starring. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will take place later in June. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 55, Jackson, MI 49204 or a charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, April 4,2015 — Page 5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Celebrate the resurrection Apr. 4 by Pastor Dan Smith Vermontville Bible Church Every Sunday in churches all around the world, Christians celebrate Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The resurrection changes everything. If Jesus walked out of the grave that first Easter Sunday, then so will you. Jesus said in John 5:28-29, “Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming in which all who are in the tombs will hear his voice and will come forth...” Then Jesus talked about a resurrection to judgment, and a resurrection to eternal life. What makes the difference? Most people believe that heaven is something you earn, by trying to live a good life. But the Bible is clear that God is a holy God. How good would you have to be to earn your way into heaven? Jesys put it this way in Matthew 5:48, that you would have to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Unfortunately, none of us are perfect. Romans 3:23, all of us have sinned against a holy God. That’s why Jesus came. That’s why Jesus died bn the cross, to pay the penalty for our sin. John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” The resurrection changes everything. Because ofJesus’ sacrifice on the cross, we can have God’s forgiveness, and eternal life. Revelation 21:4 describes heaven as having no more tears, no more death, no more suffering, or crying, or pain. There will be a reunion with loved ones, and the opportunity to thank the one who loved me enough to die for me. The resurrection changes everything. Through Christ, God has opened the door to have a relationship with Himself. He wants to be known. Jesus said in John 4:23 that God is actually seeking people to be his worshipers. God has given us his love letter, the Bible, through which we can know him, who he is, and what he is like. The resurrection changes everything. Because Jesus rose front the dead, we can have a purpose in life. We can actually make a difference in the lives ofpeople all around us. The resurrection changes everything. If Jesus Christ rose from the dead, so will you. The living God has opened the door. You have an opportunity to know God personal­ ly, and to invest in things that will long outlast you. Easter •Sunday is a great day! A great day of celebration! Saturday, April 11 • 8am-10am enu features sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes and maple syrup, eggs - any way, sausage and Texas toast VERMONTVILLE f UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 N. Main St, Vermontville To help send kids to Christian Camp 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 .......... 1a.m. Evening Worship ... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................... 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. Synday: A.M. Worship .......... P.M. Worship ........... 11 a.m. 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 13 Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr. 18 Apr. 20 Apr. 30 Swine Tagging, 9 to 11 a.m., Osborne farm in Delton Swine Tagging, 1 to 3 p.m., MOO-ville Livestock Loan Applications due in the Extension Office Swine Tagging, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Expo Center parking lot Horse Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., KCC Barry County 4-H Scholarship Applications due in the Extension Office Matt Pennington Memorial Scholarship Applications due in the Extension Office Goat Pre-registrations due Market Goat Weigh-in, 6 to 7 p.m., Tractor Supply Company Market Steer & Beef Breeding Animal Preregistration deadline Swine Pre-registration deadline Sheep Pre-registration deadline Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center PQA Training, 10 a.m., Expo Center 4-H Dog Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Horse Pre-registration deadline 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 Karate, puzzles and Legos nn the agenda Staying home this spring break? Looking for activities for the family? Connect with Putnam District Library by renting some DVDs, borrow­ ing gardening books or attending one oftheir stayca­ tion events. Teens in grades six to 12 are invited for karate Monday, April 6, at the library from 6 to 8 pm. Own the Night is every other Monday and is a teens-only time. ti Good Time Pizza has part­ nered with the library to host the first ever Pizza Puzzle Palooza. The palooza is Thursday, April 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Good Time Pizza. Teams of two, three or four players must pre-regis­ ter with a $10 fee due at the library by Tuesday, April 7. Fee includes a pizza buffet, salad bar and breadsticks and GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville "Sunday Service 10 a.m. • * Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, „ Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship ......................... 9:45 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m ................... Church Senrice 11: 00 a.m ............................. Fellowship All Are Welcome! Three vehicles were stopped by Eaton County deputies for passing school buses with red lights flashing Monday, March 23. School buses may stop frequently. It is important to know when to stop and when to proceed with caution. Michigan law requires the following: • Prepare to stop when overhead yellow lights are flashing (not hazard lights). • Prepare to stop when overhead red lights are flash­ ing and bus is moving. • Stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus when over- PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 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 . i.......................6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY one cup of soda each. Adult puzzles will be used and each team will select a puzzle from those provided. This event is recommended for children accustomed to extended “puzzling time” with small pieces. Puzzle solving is from 6 to 8 p.m. The team closest to comple­ tion when time is called wins. Each winning team member will receive a prize. Families are also invited to the library Saturday, April 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for Family Lego Day, This Lego Club event is for all ages and grades. Loads of Duplo blocks and bins of Lego bricks will be available for free play and prepared activities. For more information about Family Lego Day and Pizza Puzzle Palooza, con­ tact the library at 517-852­ 9723 or visit the library's Facebook page. 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service ............ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer 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 head red lights are flashing and bus is stopped. • Proceed only when it is safe to do so when the red lights have been turned off. • Proceed with caution when yellow hazard warning lights are flashing on a mov­ ing or stopped bus. It is not necessary to strip for a school bus that lias stopped on the opposite side of a divided highway where the road is separated by a barrier such as a concrete or grass median, island or other structure that separates the flow of traffic. JEREfBIAH BOLICH Nashville Church of the Nazarene Activites abound during spring break at Putnam GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH Know what to do when encountering school bus lights 301 Fuller St Nashville, Ml 49073 517-852-1930 Revival with Jeremiah Bolich April 5-8, 2015 April 5, 2015 - 11am a 6pm April 6-8, 2015 - 7pm www.jeremiahbolich.com MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP NOTICE The monthly meetings of the Maple Grove Township Board will be held on the 1st Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted, at 7:00 p.m. at the Maple Grove Township Hall located at 721 Durkee St, Nashville. Meeting dates include: April 1, 2015 October 7, 2015 May 6, 2015 November 4, 2015 June 3,2015 December 2, 2015 July 8,2015 January 6, 2016 August 5, 2015 February 3, 2016 September 2, 2015 March 2, 2016 Individuals with disabilities, requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Susie Butler, Clerk by writing 9752 Evart Road, Nashville, or by phoning 517-852-1859. Susie Butler, Maple Grove Township Clerk 06866159 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship............................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass................. 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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. 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 06861049 �Page 6 — Juel Say ‘As Advertised in the Mapte Valley News’ Saturday, April 4.2015 SYRUP, continued from page 1 This is Brian Benedict in the boiling room of Benedict Family Maple LLC. He is explaining how the collected sap from maple trees is processed into syrup. Zandra Siple (from left), queen of the maple syrup festival, and two court members Jeannie Hate and Meghan Bignail listen as Lorraine Benedict explains the tool she uses to insert spiles into maple trees. This tool is expensive, said Benedict, but it assures the spile is inserted straight into the tree. Spiles are devices with an open valve end for sap to flow from. within the next two weeks, said Lorraine. Look for the Benedicts at the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival held traditionally on the last full weekend in April. This year the festival begins Friday evening, April 24 and will continue all day the following Saturday and Sunday (April 25 and 26). Other producers at the fes­ tival will be: Vermontville Festival Corporation at the Maple Manor in downtown Vermontville; Troop 46 Boy Scouts; Haigh’ Maple Syrup and Supplies; Martin Maple Products; The Pennock Family/Mari-Way Farms; John Ripley; Hill Top Maples; Wilson’s Sugar Bush; Shaytown Sugaring; Trails End Maple Syrup; and Dixon farms. Call 269-945-9554 lor Maple Valley News action ads! Can your mowerdoTHIS? Ben Benedict is in charge of assuring maple syrup doesn’t overflow the containers. He is the youngest son of Brian and Lorraine Benedict, owners of Benedict Family Maple LLC. IN THE USA Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, April 6, Baked chicken leg quarter, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, orange. Tuesday, April 7 Potato crunch pollock, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, whole wheat bread. Wednesday, April 8 Beef and cheese burrito, sour cream/salsa, refried beans, tossed salad, banana. Thursday, April 9 Grilled chicken with tomato/onion bun, baked beans, broccoli salad, apple. Friday, April 10 Smothered pork cutlet with gravy, sweet potatoes, Prince Charles blend, apple­ sauce, combread. Check outourpatented stand-up deck for easy maintenance andcleaning. WBBu C BBBpIziiip o tve wn mrows it For More Information: Maple Valley Implement, Inc. 735 Sherman St. Nashville, Ml CountryClipper.com (517) 852-1910 www.maplevalleyeq.com 06866213 Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, April 6 Sliced turkey and cheddar cheese, bun, coleslaw, pineapple. Tuesday, April 7 Chicken pasta salad, pick- led beets, tropical fruit, cookie. Wednesday, April 8 Bagel with cream cheese, cottage cheese, diced peach­ es, fruit" punch. Thursday, April 9 Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, apple­ sauce. Friday, April 10 Turkey pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus sections, whole wheat roll. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, April 6 Baked chicken thigh, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, orange. Tuesday, April 7 Potato crunch pollock, roasted potatoes, spinach, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, April 8 Swedish meatballs with sauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli, chunky applesauce. Thursday, April 9 Chicken and noodles, win­ ter squash, Brussels sprouts, apple. Friday, April 10 Smothered pork cutlet with gravy, combread stuff- ing, sweet potatoes, broccoli, fruit cup. Activities Calendar Monday, April 6 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings; April Birthdays; Painting with Bob 1 p.m.; Hand Crafts 12;45-2:30 p.m. Deadline for auction. Woodland: Skipbo/Shuffleboard. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, April 7 Hastings: Play WII 9 a.m.;Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, April 9 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.;. Music w/Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/ Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, April 10 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m. Spaghetti Supper 4:30-6:30 w/Grumpy Old Men. Silent Auction Begins. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. �Legos transform into scenes from books Putnam District Library was full of excitement when 20 entries arrived at the first ever Lego Build a Book Report contest Saturday, March 28. March is Reading Month and to celebrate, readers were invited to build a book report using Legos. AH ages were invited to enter, and the contest drew preschool, child, teen, and adult entries. Suzanne Pufpaff, library board member, served as the celebrity judge. During the judging time, families could read a fairy tale and build a scene from the book. All who entered were treated to a prize from Moo-ville. The grand prize winners were Taylor Ann Carpenter and Leah Priesman. For information about library programs visit www.putnamlib.org or “Like” their page on Facebook. Garrett Lucci builds a scene from Little Red Riding Hood during the family activity at Putnam District Library's Lego Build a Book contest. Taylor Ann Carpenter wins the grand prize in the 0 to 7 year old category at the Lego Build a Book contest at Putnam District Library. FESTIVAL, continued from page 3 Leah Priesman is the grand prize winner for the 8 to adult category of the Lego Build a Book contest at Putnam District Library this past Saturday Register now for the 2015 Event! This picture shows one of the several maple syrup sleigh rides which convey visi­ tors to Vermontville's annual maple syrup festival to the bush where the maple sugar is made. (Photo from Vermontville Echo March 23, 1943) Oaklawn Hospital’s Hospitality Classic is an example of Oaklawn's dedication to keeping the community healthy OAKLAWN Map > by encouraging individuals and families to foster healthy lifestyles. By hosting HOSPITALITY CLASSIC * ‘*S ‘’ ** 5K*10K*FunRun the Hospitality Classic, Oaklawn hopes to promote fun and fitness and enjoyment of running or walking j j «* s for all ages. 2015 •» *# Skip*”l1*# ilKllOl I SATURDAY MAY 16TH • MARSHALL, MI CJITOl NR 5K Run $25.00 (Student $15.00) 10K Run $25.00 (Student $15.00) 1 Mile Fun Run $25.00 (Student $15.00) May Walk $25.00 (Student $15.00) Family Rate $60.00 (5 person max) S» »’ «?! W Bis##11 *j * iw * , lUtOW l^ ** Here is the Main Street of Vermontville. A little Eaton County village was a mecca for visitors Saturday when it held its fourth annual maple syrup festival (Photo from Vermontville Echo April 1,1944) their bushes this year and are expected to display at the festival are Reinhardt Zemke, Frank Seitz, Everett Steward who has opened both his bushes tapping over 500 trees; Fred Kroger, who operates one of the largest bushes in the vicinity, having tapped more than 600 trees; the Stevens bush, Frank Thruin. Ernest Benedict, Ivan King who tapped 200 trees, Rollo Viele and Son, Ernest Offley who tapped more than 600 trees and the Stankey bush, 10 miles north and east of Vermontville and many within five miles. The evaporator owned by the maple syrup association will be in operation in the park on Main Street that day, and Glenn Randall, veteran syrup maker, will be on hand to give a demonstration. A pancake supper will be served at the schoolhouse and George Fi ester who wields the pancake turner by the hour each year, promises plenty of sausages and maple syrup. Rates listed are for early registration and are available through May 9th. Registration fee includes commemorative short-sleeve tri-blend T-shirt. Sizes: Youth small, medium and ferge Adult small through 2-XL Shirts guaranteed to all registered by May 9. For questions or registration assistance, please contact: Theresa Shippell - Event Coordinator 269-789-3942 • tshippell@oaklawnhospital.org rrt'N INM* IMMR Register Online oaklawnhospital.org/hospitality-classic �Page 8 — Ju* Say *Aa Advertised tn t»e Maple Vafey News’ Saturday Apr# 4, 2015 This week in Nashville history The “big Thornapple drain case" in April 1905 caused more excitement locally than any presidential campaign, according to The Nashville News. "There will be no steam dredge come down the Thornapple River through Nashville, taking out the dam, or making necessary the removal of the bridge or the water mains crossing the river,” reported The News after a court-appointed jury listened to local property owners and finally decreed that dredging must stop at the railroad bridge west of Vermontville. That may be where Gail Buxton of Nashville snapped this photo he labeled, “The Thornapple dredge, taken May 1905." This "Memories of the Past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News April 2, !9H5. She wrote: Today's column looks at this week in Nashville his­ tory. 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 Pagesfeature ofthe !940-60s; andfrom various early issues ofThe News. 1874 — George A. Truman is in New York City purchasing a stock of new spring goods. (Truman was an enterprising early mer­ chant who came to Nashville from Marshall in 1868, rent­ ed a store building and opened with a line of general merchandise. Thirty years later the News called him “one of the town's most astute and respected busi­ nessmen.” In 1879 he became the first Nashville merchant to erect billboards 802712399 along three ’‘highroads” leading into town.) 1875 — W.A. Aylesworth has commenced building another large brick store. The ground excavated from the basement was used for filling some of the holes in Main Street. 1876 The Christian Church has engaged the services of Rev. C.I. Deyo for another year, for the sum of $600. 1878 The township election Tuesday passed off quietly, with all saloon-keep­ ers observing the new law and very few drunks on the streets. Ofthe three tickets in the field, the Republicans elected all candidates except assessor and one constable, who were Greenbackers. The Democrats failed to win an office. 1879 — James M. Martin, imagining that his good name has been smirched, has sued the Nashville News edi­ tor for libel, asking therefore, in damages, a sum of $1,000. It is indeed flattering to be sued for such a magnificent sum and we are more hon- ■ --------------- ■ 1 Village of Vermotnville ored than worried, the editor said. 1880 — There will be a temperance mass meeting at the Christian Church on Sunday evening. C. Ainsworth, Lewis Durkee, W.E. Powers and Dr. Young will address the assembly. It is earnestly desired that every man, woman and child who has the interests of tem­ perance at heart will be pres­ ent. 1882 — Gardening will commence in a few days. The sugar season is drawing to a close. 1885 — A load of stone representing the beginning of the new schoolhouse arrived at the building site Monday. The contractor is on hand and the work ... will com­ mence as soon as the frost is out of the ground. James West digs the cellar, Homer Blair furnishes stone, Fred Appleman the artificial stone and Tom Purkey does the stone work. 1889 Last Monday evening, before Nightwatch Reynolds had made his first rounds and while the crowd, was all at the town hall waiting for the votes to be count ed, sneak thieves broke into the smoke house in the rear Almon G. Murray (left) was carrier on one of three rural free mail routes that start­ ed from Nashville on April 1,1903. His route covered nearly 25 miles and served 170 homes. Two other barriers also delivered to routes of similar size. Other employees in this circa-1910 photo are; (from left) Len W. Feighner, postmaster from 1899-1914; Roy Bassett, Isa Newton, Coy Brumm, unidentified lady, and Henry Glasner, who succeeded Feighner. Office in this photo is located at 101 Main; stairway at right led to the switchboard-headquarters of Citizen’s Telephone Co. By the first week of .April 1885, a load of stone had been delivered to the site of Nashville’s new Union School to start a construction “as soon as the frost is out of the ground.” Thomas Purkey, son of Nashville pioneer Jacob Purkey, was stonemason on the project. The school, which opened in November 1885 with an enrollment of 224 students, was completed for $8,000 and was insured for only that amount when it was destroyed by a nighttime fire in February 1902. Within a year, a similarly-styled brick school was erected to replace it on the same site on Washington Street at Queen. Continued next page NOTICE SPRING CLEAN UP The Village will be collecting debris APRIL 6TH-10TH. Debris MUST be at the Curb by April 10th to be J ■ collected!! Village of Vermontville / ’ curbisde leaf collection rules: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Village of Vermontville Seeking Temporary M VONLY orderly, manageable piles will be// collected rid >/ Leaves and brush MUST be piled separate piles V Any questions call the Village^® of Vermontville DWP I Garage //////i7//I 111 Part Time Employee 8 -Chauffeurs license and Current Drivers License Required Applications can be picked up at the Village office Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Questions can be directed to DPW Supervisor Christopher Rumsey @ (517)726-1444 Castleton-Maple GroveNashville Transfer Recycle Station NEW SUMMER HOURS resumed on March 14, 2015 Saturdays - 9am until 5 pm Any questions please call: 517-852-9479 or 269-758-3596 06866161 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 4,2015 — Page 9 Lions fall to Viking track teams in first GLAC dual The Lakewood varsity track and field teams each opened Greater Lansing Activities Conference (GLAC) action with victo­ ries over visiting Maple Valley Wednesday. The Viking boys bested the Lions 100-31 while the Viking girls scored a 97-33 victory. Lakewood’s girls also went up against Lansing Waverly on the evening, falling 88-48 in that non­ conference dual. Waverly topped the Lion ladies 97-33. . Trent Carpenter had the only win for the Lion boys on the track, taking the 100meterdash in 12.32 seconds. The Lions got their three other wins in field events, including a sweep ofthe shot put. Cole Decker won the LEGAL NOTICE SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT 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 DEBORAH J. BORN and ROBERT L. BORN, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to HEARTWELL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 27, 2006, and recorded on November 2, 2006, in Document No. 1172295, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars and EightyFive Cents ($102,894.85), includ­ ing Interest at 5.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort-. gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 7, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOTS 5 AND 6 OF BLOCK 33 OF KEELER BROTHERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 40. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238 If the above ref­ erenced property is sold at a fore­ closure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the bor­ rower 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. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOP­ MENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 USBW.003025 FHA (03-21 )(04­ 11) 06865409 TO THE shot put with a throw of 44 feet 1 inch. Grant Adrianson was second at 36-2 and Ray Halliwill third at 35-9, Decker also took the dis­ cus with a throw of 125-11. Zach Wolcott won the long jump for the Lions with a mark of 18-7. Sophomore state medalist Noah Caudy was a part of four victories for the Viking boys in the dual with the Lions. He took the 200meter dash in 24.08 seconds, the 110-meter high hurdles in 16.12 and the 300-meter hurdles in 40.48 seconds. Teammate Timothy Sweet was the runner-up to Caudy in each of the hurdle races. Caudy also finished off the evening by helping the Viking 1600-meter relay team finish off a sweep of the relays for their team. Caudy joined Griffin Quisenberry, Jacob Rickerd and Andrew HansenMcClellan to win the final race in 3 minutes 49.16 sec­ onds. Lakewood got all the points in the distance races. Hansen-McClellan won the 1600-meter run in 5:04.01 and the 800 in 2:12.31. He had four wins on the day too, also teaming with Jacob Rickerd, Hunter KarrS? and Tyler Schrock to win the 3200-meter relay in 9:27.57. Karrar won the 3200meter run in 11:42.31. Cole Rickerd, Collin Bustance, Quisenberry’ and Jordan Tooker won the 400meter relay for the Vikings in 47.05, and Bustance, Tooker, Quisenberry and Jacob Kelley took the 800meter relay in 1:38.44. Kelley tacked on a win in the 400-meter dash, hitting the finish line in 58.02. Lakewood had two wins in the field. Kevin Foltz took the pole vault at 7 feet 6 inches, and Schrock took the high jump by clearing the bar at 5-6. In the tri meet, Waverly girls won 12 ofthe 17 events. Samantha Morrison, a senior, had the Vikings’ two individual victories. She took the 100-meter hurdles in 15.79 and the 300-meter low hurdles in 58.02. Lakewood’s girls closed the evening with the team of Jacqueline O’Gorman, Katelyn Kietzman, Kelsey Mauer and Brooke Stahl winning the 1600-meter relay in 5:15.17. Hie throws were a good spot for the Lion ladies. Olivia Ricketts took the dis­ cus for the Lions at 99-6, with teammate Rachel Morris second in the event thanks to a throw of 92-2. Ricketts was also second overall in the shot put with a mark of 33-6. Jadelyn Stewart had Maple Valley’s other victory on die afternoon, clearing the bar at 8-6 in the pole vault MEMORIES, continued from previous page of Ackett & Tungate’s meat market and purloined nine smoked hams. They dropped one of the hams at the fence in the rear of the building, but escaped with the rest of the plunder... this makes the fourth loss by stealing that has been suffered by this firm in the past six months. 1890 — Sam Fowler has rented and moved into the Morgan boat house at Thomapple. He will refit the place and fix it up thoroughly, put in some new boats, etc. and will endeavor to obtain a share of the public patronage. 1892 William Woodard’s and George Swan’s children have been sick wjth diphtheria the past week. 1898 — The village, trea­ surer’s salary has been increased to $25 a year and that of village assessor to $40 per annum. 1900 — Roy Phillips is learning the barber trade at Al Rasey’s ... Ray Purkey is putting in a week at Reynolds and Sprague’s bar­ ber shop. 1901 — Dan Garlinger reports the sale of five bug­ gies in four days last week. 1903 — Three free rural mail routes were started from Nashville Wednesday morning. Carriers are Almon G. Murray, Route 1 (24 and one-half miles, serving 170 homes); F.A. Wertz, Route 2 (25 miles, 196 homes); and Haslett Feighner, Route 3 (25 and one-half miles, serving 196 homes). The post office at Ceylon (comer of Butler and Curtis roads) has been discontinued, and the mail for that office is now coming into Nashville. 1905 — E.D. Mallory was at Hastings last Thursday, where he appeared before the Probate Court and argued for a jury in the “Big Thomapple” drain case. The jury was secured and drawn, being ordered to report for duty today, (and) they will go over the part of the drain in Barry County to determine the necessity of its establish­ ment. (In subsequent reports The News said the case “caused more excitement locally than any presidential campaign.” After inspecting the Nashville site and listen­ ing to objections amidst “considerable wrangling” in a meeting with local proper­ ty owners, the panel ulti-mately decided that the drain was not a necessity, and that the big steam dredge would stop operations at the rail­ road bridge west of Vermontville.) 1907 — Len W. Feighner has received his commission as (Nashville) postmaster for another term. 1908 — The Girls Glee Club and the Boys Whistling Club, and Rev. and Mrs. Penticoff and Mr. and Mrs. Long, went out to Freebeck’s sugar bush Monday after­ noon. Refreshments with warm sugar and wax were served and all had an enjoy­ able time. (Penticoff was pastor of the Evangelical Church.) 1910 — John Mix has sold his residence property at the east end of Maple Street to Seroll Powers. Mr. Mix expects to move out to one of his farms in Kalamo. 1923 — Gail Lykins is agent for the new Homelite HELP WANTED The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Transfer Recycle Station is looking for employees to work on Saturdays from 9-5 p.m. Must be 18 years of age. See Brian at the Recycle Station to receive an employment application. 06866154 portable light and power possibilities. (In a subse­ 40 degrees in 24 hours start­ plant, and has made several quent story The News report­ ing Monday night and a sales and installations near ed that at the sale Cook “bid heavy snowfall brought back town. in” the property for an winter in earnest. 1924 — Plenty of maple amount sufficient to cover 1948 — Tom Maker has syrup on the market at $2 a the total of over $13,000 in bought the interest of his gallon. Some fine sugar has claims against it The resort partner, Mrs. Nina Barber, in been selling at 25 cents a later reopened under new the firm of Maker & Barber pound. management and eventually and the store henceforth will 1925 — A dearth of rain was purchased in 1938 by be known as Maker’s I.G.A. this spring has made the fire T.SJG “Tex” Reid) Supermarket. Mrs. Barber hazard something serious. 1932 — Reductions made plans to move back to Battle Everything is dry as tinder one year ago in the teaching Creek, probably by the end and there have been a num­ staff and teachers’ salaries of this week. ber of grass fires during the seem sufficient for present . 1949 — Monday’s vote in past week. The weather has needs in Nashville. Present Castleton and Maple Grove been ideal for farmers get­ teachers have been offered townships reflected the pic­ ting their ground prepared renewals of their contract ture throughout the state but pasture is sadly in need through Superintendent which polled the heaviest of moisture. Wallace, who remains and off-year biennial election 1926 — The epidemic of will be active through the vote since 1941. In Castleton spring ailments has abated to summer in his agricultural 478 voters went to the polls, a considerable extent. No work. as compared to a mere 174 new cases of diphtheria have 1935 — The village coun­ two years ago. At Maple developed and influenza and cil, at a special meeting held Grove 252 votes were cast, grippe seem to be on the Monday night, set April 18 and a local referendum decline. as the date for a special elec­ proposition approving pur­ 1928 — Some ofthe inter­ tion on the water question. chase of former Grange hall esting events taking place in There will be three proposi­ for use as a township hall Nicaragua are' likely to be tions to choose from, name­ carried 169 to 83. witnessed by Lloyd C. ly: whether Nashville shall 1954 — Nashville’s com­ Austin, son of Mr. and Mrs. fight the suit of the state munity maple syrup project George Austin, who is with board of health, shut off the will be given some fine free the latest’'detail of U.S. .water at the street, or put in a publicity next Thursday Marines assigned to duty in sanitary water system. when WKZO-TV, the Central American repub­ 1938 — After nearly a Kalamazoo, will broadcast a lie ... It is not known just week ofbalmy spring weath­ 10-minute program featuring where he will be located in er, the temperature dropped syrup-making in Nashville. that country as the marines are scattered throughout the republic, serving at many outposts and performing an endless variety of duties while they help restore peace to the country. 1930 — Legal action brought by C.L. Glasgow and L.H. Cook (Nashville businessmen) to collect certain claims against the ownAny and all interested parties are ers of the Thomapple Lake resort property has resulted welcome to assist in the annual clean­ in (it) being advertised for up of the Wilcox Cemetery. sale by the Barry County Sheriff at the north door of Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, the county courthouse on April 11, 2015 at 8 a.m., with a rain April 29. The property is one of the best lake resorts in the date of April 18, 2015. county. In the past it has been the gathering place for Any questions, contact Rod Crothers, reporters for miles around Supervisor, at 269-758-3596. and includes a hotel, dancing pavilion, bathing beach, bath Susie Butler, house, baseball diamond and Maple Grove Township Clerk about 80 acres of land on which are fine recreational • NOTICE • Wilcox Cemetery Clean-up 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 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 4,2015 Lions and Vikes open spring by splitting their league set The Lions had six hits and scored 12 runs in winning game two of their season opening double header at Lakewood High School Tuesday. The Lions had five hits- in game one, an -8-2 loss to the Lakewood varsity baseball team. The difference between Maple Valley winning game one and losing game two was what happened when the Lions didn’t swing. “We just struggled throw­ ing strikes,” Lakewood head coach Denny Frost said after game two. “You can’t walk 14 people and expect to win ball games.”. The scorebook had the Lions down for 11 walks in the game two win. Walks helped them score four runs in the opening inning oftheir 12-3 win. It was the season opener and the Greater Lansing Activities Conference open­ er for both teams. EWING WELL* DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP Maple Valley’s Jace Heinze leads off first base as he looks in at the pitch along with Lakewood first baseman Kaleb Makley. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Maple Valley’s AJ Creller takes a cut at a pitch at his knees during game two against Lakewood Tuesday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Gunner Tobias, Jacob Brighton and Beau Johnson each scored three runs in the second game for the Lions without getting, a hit. Payton Rourke, following that trip in the line-up, had a pair of doubles, and drove in six runs. Alec Hosmer had a,double and two RBI for the. Lions. Brock Weiler and Luke Cosgrove both had a single and an RBI. SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential • Commercial • Farm Take turkey hunting L to the next level! 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 • New Bows •BowTuning Arrows •Bow Sights I • Cross Bows • Turkey Calls II • Broadheads • Turkey Blinds J • Muck Boots I Let us get you set up for k the spring hunt! (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. 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Johnson got the win on the mound for Maple Valley, striking out ten and walking three. “(Pitcher) Joe Parks came in early to do a very nice,job of keeping us in the ball game and giving us a chance, but we couldn’t get our bats going,” Frost said. “We lacked a little discipline at laying off the high fastball and we couldn’t catch up to it. It was a 4-1 ball game through five and then they broke it open.” Lakewood’s offense Was singles by Dylan Kemp, Austin Schmidt and Kaleb Lakewood had nine hits, including two each for Kemp, Kyle Willette and Dillon Benjamin. Kemp had two RBI while Willette, Makely, Kam Comer and Benjamin had one RBI apiece. The Lions got two hits from Cosgrove, and one each from Tobias, Jace Heinz and Wefter. Cosgrove and Tobias had their team’s two RBI. The Lions were downed in both games of a non-confereiice . doubleheader at Hastings Wednesday, 10-3 and 6-5. Hastings wiped out a 5-4 Lion lead late in game two to secure the sweep. Viking soccer 3-0 after a shutout victory at the Valley had one goal each, Durham now has five goals through three games. Melody Hawkins had three assists for the Vikings, while Abbi Wisecup and Tonje Granberg had one assist each, ■The Lions managed just one Shot on goal, - with Danielle Kosten making the The Vikings are undefeat­ ed heading into spring break. Lakewood’s varsity gills’ soccer team improved to 3-0 with an 8-0 victory at Maple Valley Wednesday. The Vikings got two goals from Mallory Durham, Emily Sandborn and Rylie McClelland Courtney Sandborn and Megan Geiger Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valiev News acfloi ads! IBBBBIIVS 'V „ AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes Sr Models d Serving the area X for for over over 20 years! 945-0191 <S> JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. 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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. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 4, 2015 — Page 11 Valley girls score a lot late to knock off Saxons l • £> •£>.» Wtaa'ijgH 1 SESilH® BBMI x reus I wife ifeik ill fan ■an laimsraJs t nksHtf Mi Back and forth the Lions and Saxons went Wednesday afternoon. Maple Valley’s varsity softball team scored its first victory of the season in game one of a doubleheader in Hastings, topping its host 19­ 14. Maple Valley scored four runs in the top ofthe seventh inning to tie the game at IS­ IS, then added six runs in the eighth inning to win 19-14. Emma Franklin, the Lion pitcher, got her first varsity win. Emily Morris had three hits to lead the Lion offense. Megan Bonney, Franklin and Molly Walker had two hits each. Bonney drove in two runs. All those runs left little time for game two, and the nightcap was called due to darkness after two innings. The Lions are now 1-2 overall this season. There were a lot of runs scored in the Lions’ season opening doubleheader at ' Lakewood Tuesday too, but all of them were scored by the Vikings. The Lakewood ladies needed just six innings to open the Greater Lansing Activities Conference season with a sweep of Maple Valley. The Vikings scored 6, 14, 9, 5 and 4 runs in their five Maple Valley’s Michaela Johnson is caught stealing by Lakewood shortstop Emily Barker during the bottom of the second inning of game two Tuesday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) innings at bat while shutting out the Maple Valley varsity softball team in its six turns on offense. Lakewood scored a 20-0 win and an 18­ 0 win.. Emily Barker and Aaron Kietzman had three hits each in the 20-0 game one win for Lakewood. Barker had two RBI, setting the tone with a leadoff home run in the bot­ tom of the first. Kietzman finished with five RBI. Kate Richmond had just one hit, but drove in six runs in the game for Lakewood. Kennedy Hilley had two sin­ gles for the Vikings, drove in two runs and scored three. Savanah Ackley also scored three runs for the Vikings. Lakewood had ten hits, and Tayler Eberhardt added one of three triples by her team. Lions have a few ideas for raising funds for football The Maple Valley football football players will serve as program is doing the work wait staff and bus tables. now that it hopes will pay off Good Time Pizza owner in the fall - in more way than Jeremy Rasey will donate one. proceeds and tips collected While spring 4-pIayers-to- from all orders- - both diqe-in 1-coach workouts are under and takeout - to the football way, the Lions are also kick­ program to help cover ing off a series of communi­ expenses of the team camp. ty service focused efforts The team has also been designed to teach players busy collecting pledges in responsibility and accounta­ the Liberty Mutual Insurance bility while also raising, Play Positive sportsmanship much-needed funds for campaign. In this program, equipment improvements participants pledge to display and to fund a week-long good sportsmanship while team camp at Alma College attending athletic events. There is no cost to pledge this summer. The varsity football team and teams finishing in the will host a fundraising event Top 5 of each category earn at Good Time Pizza in $2,500. To pledge support for Nashville April 14 from 5 sportsmanship and Maple p.m. to 9 p.m. football, visit During that time, varsity Valley AUTO REPAI arts • Repairs • Tires AAR. Parts From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts In-Stock Located Downtown Vermontville 150 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-1500 www.PlayPositive.com/Pled ge and type “Maple Valley High School” into the Organization Name field. The football team has also begun collecting and sorting scrap metal as part of a gen­ erous donation from the FlexFab corporation in Hastings and Hickey Electric in Nashville. Additionally, the fpotball program has received donations from pri­ vate donors which are great­ ly appreciated. “The boys are really step­ ping up to help the program and showing the type of leadership we need on and off the field,” said varsity football coach Marty Martin. “We have some very real needs in terms of equipment and training and the boys have shown that they’re will­ ing to do the work necessary to raise those funds. These fundraising efforts are more than just a way to raise nec­ essary funds, they’re teamand character-building exer­ cises that will pay off for years to come. “We can’t thank business­ es like Good Time Pizza, Hickey Electric and FlexFab enough for working with us and helping us achieve our goals.” - A single by Taylor Medina to lead off the game was the only hit for the Lions off Viking pitcher Kennedy Geiger. Geiger walked two and struck out five Lions. Franklin walked nine Vikings. Lakewood didn’t strike out in the game. Maranda Barton no-hit the Lions from the circle in game two, striking out eight Emma Franklin pitches for the Lions during game two of their doubleheader at Lakewood High School Tuesday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and walking one in the Vikings’ 18-0 victory. Lakewood had just six hits in game two, as 15 walks helped the Vikings. Kietzman and Ackley had a pair of singles each and both drove in three runs. Barker, Anderson Tuitman, Barton and Kietzman scored three runs each. 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This specialized business is located on Main Street in the heart of the business district, nestled between R & D’s Pizzaria and the village office. Established in 1984, by Jerry and Sharon Brumm, the company specializes in custom bows. After ordering bows for his own use Jerry, a hunter and artisan, realized he could do the job cheaper and faster. In 31 years, 8,000 plus handhewn bows bear the name Great Northern Bowhunting Company. Local businesses supporting each other Jerry and Sharon Brumm pose in front of a sampling of handhewn bows at the Great Northern Bowhunting Company. The Brumms are members of the Nashville Route 66 Business District They have catalog sales through Traditional Bowhunter magazine and an online business at www.gnbco.com Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Daniels Funeral Home Eaton Federal Savings Bank “I started working out of my home; once word got out I’ve never been caught up,” said Jerry. “We keep a low-profile... More people know us in France than know us here.” His bows-may be all over the world but the roots to Nashville run deep. The Brumms live on the family farm est. in 1868. “I love this little town,” said Jerry. Envy Salon Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping Friends of Putnam District Library Good Time Pizza The property on Main Street which houses the company has had many enterprises. It was originally built to be a saloon. “When dad [Bruce] was a little boy it was a bakery ... It was an antique/general store when we bought it.” Prior to building bows the Brumms owned a hardware and sporting goods enterprise down the block from their current location. The handwriting may have been on the wall as this store included an indoor archery range. Great Northern Bowhunting Co. Hastings City Bank Jerry Brumm positions a bow up to the sander in the Great Northern Bowhunting workshop. In the background are additional tools of the trade and bows in various stages of construction. Hickey Electric, Inc. Hometown Lumber & Hardware Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. “At Great Northern Bowhunting Company we design and build bows with you in mind and with respect for the long and noble lineage we are all connected to ... Our bows have an understated beauty and a refinement of appearance that will make them hold their appeal for a lifetime. And we still build our bows one at a time, by hand,” from the company catalog. Jerry said there is a two to three month waiting period for bows due to orders; many from Europe. ‘Tve got all the work I need,” he said. “I am finishing one now that is going to Belgium.” Slabs of red elm, osage, hickory, bamboo, ash and other woods are transformed into a variety of bow stylings including Ghost Recurve, Super Ghost Recurve, Lil’ Creep, Traditional Longbow, Bushbow and Field Bow. Jerry manufactures two to three bows per week and prices range from $325 to $1,100. Maple Valley Pharmacy MOO-ville Creamery Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet Murray's Asphalt Musser's Service & Auto Sales Nashville Family Dentistry This is a close-up of a handhewn bow by Jerry Brumm of Great Northern Bowhunting Company. This bow is sporting the skin of a diamond back rattle snake. Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe In addition to building bows the Brumms started the Longbow Archery Competition hosted annually at Charlton Park and the Traditional Bowhunting expo held annually at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. The company has been featured numerous times in Traditional Bowhunter magazine and several times on the Michigan Outdoors television series. Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. Trumble Agency, Inc. Two J's Wheeler's Marine Service For more information visit their website at www.gnbco.com SUPPORTING MEMBERS Jerry Brumm is holding osage orange wood. This wood is a favorite of bowhunters due to its hardness and coloring. UPCOMING EVENTS Country Kettle Cafe Green Light Driving School LLC Hamilton Taxidermy Hummell's Body Shop J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Janette's Bunkhouse Main Street Salon Maple Grove Upholstery Pash Performance Seasonal Co-op Simply Sweet Bakery ■ Smalltown Computers The Revue—Nashville Community Theatre to share upcoming events, email info byApril 19 for consideration to: nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com BINGO GAME DEADLINE—Friday April 17—turn in your completed Route 66 Bingo Game Board at COURT-SIDE, Envy Salon, Maple Valley Pharmacy, MOO-ville, or Putnam District Library for a chance to win a $100 cash drawing! Bingo Boards available now around town at participating businesses. CHILDREN'S TEA IN NEVER LAND—Saturday April 18,11 a—Putnam District Library welcomes children preschool5th grade and one adult guest each to Mainstreet Banquet Hall for activities, special treats & entertainment by the cast of the Revue's Peter Pan Jr. Free for Putnam cardholders; $5 per for non-cardholders. Pre-registration required byApril 14th. Visit www.putnamlib.org or call 517-852-9723 for details. WBCH A proud partner ofthe Barry County ChamberofCommerce PETER PAN JR. @ THE REVUE CHILDREN'S THEATRE—May 1-3 & 8-10, Fridays at 7p, Saturdays at 3p & 7p and Sundays at 3p—Adults $10, Seniors (62 & up)/Students $8, Children under 12 $5. Reserved seating opens Thursday, April 16 at 9a by emailing therevue1@yahoo.com or calling 517-749-1229. WORLD RECORD BREAKING ICE CREAM SUNDAE EVENT—Saturday May 9—bring your friends and family from near and far to help put Nashville's Route 66 on the map when we break the world record for the longest sundae bar! Set up will start at 11a.Buyyour$1 souvenir spoon and be ready to dig in atNOON. 15th ANNUAL NASHVILLE CLASSIC CAR SHOW—Saturday June 20,7a-2p—all makes and models welcome! . NASHVILLE ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT • allows local businesses to better network and support each other • provides opportunities for businesses to give back to the community • supports the efforts underway to make Nashville a destination location � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-04-11.pdf baf5901cc96f1d9abb4eaf380069c0f6 PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 15, April 11 2015 Nashville names new police chief by Shari Carney Staff Writer Chris Koster was unani­ mously appointed to be the police chief for the village of Nashville at last Thursday’s village council meeting. Village President Pro-tem Mike Kenyon asked for the vote in the absence of Village President Frank Dunham, who is on vacation. Koster, currently a court bailiff with the Allegan County Courthouse, has a 31-year'law enforcement his­ tory in Allegan County. His father was a police officer and so is his son Kyle. Koster’s wife Michelle and Kyle were both present at the meeting for the announce­ ment. In addition to being a police officer, Koster has compiled many certifica­ tions. Among his accom­ plishments are: Marine res­ cuer and recovery officer, an undercover agent on the drug task force, a community edu­ cator, trainer of road patrol deputies, field training offi­ cer for new recruits, evi­ dence technician, specialist in juvenile and adult criminal sexual conduct cases, and a medical examiner investiga­ tor. Koster also has assisted the FBI in investigations. An initial field of 18 can­ didates was weeded down to seven with Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf’s assis­ tance, said Kenyon. Leafwas not able to be a part of the interviewing process, how­ ever Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich was. Trustee Lori Courtney, Kenyon and Reich conducted the interviews and recommended Koster to the council. Meet the newly appointed Nashville Police Chief Chris Koster, who assumes the helm Monday, April 13. He was unanimously selected by the village council at its regular meeting Thursday. Both Kenyon and Courtney exclaimed the interviewing prowess of Reich. “He was outstanding and asked tough questions,” said Kenyon. “He was amazing.” “He was wonderful,” echoed Courtney. “I learned a lot from him. I wouldn’t have wanted to be the one being interviewed ... I think we’ve made a good choice. I’m looking forward to working with him [Koster].” The background check is two-thirds complete with no issues, said Kenyon. Final results will be in by Monday or Tuesday. “He (Koster) loves law enforcement,” said Kenyon in a follow-up interview with the Maple Valley News Friday. “His father was a police officer and so is his son; that’s what he knows, that’s what he does.” Courtney said she was impressed with Koster “right from, the git-go.” Koster said he is excited to get started. “This is a great opportuni­ ty in a great little village. There are things to improve on though, and we will raise the level of the whole game in this area,” he said. “The light will shine bright in Nashville.” The Greater Federation Women’s Club of Vermontville, formed in 1940, turns 75 years old this year. The organization is the grand marshal of the 75th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Some of the members are (front row, from left): Lois Siple, since 1985; Mary Fisher, 1967; Joyce Rathburn, 1998; Sylvia Williams, 1998; Margaret Graham, 1975; (middle) Sylvia Kirsch, 2004; Sheri Reynolds, 1998; Mary Slag, 2014; Elsie Wolever, 1999; (back) Eunice Borrelli, 1990; Cindy Krolik, 2001; Sue Hayes, 2008; Cheryl Sheridan, 2004. (Missing from photo are, Janis Ainsworth, Mary Lou Bignall, Sandy Haas, Kellie Hanford, Brenda Hoard, and Ann Samaan. (Photo is from the syrup association website.) Women’s club named grand marshal of the 75th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival orations for the tree. In 1990, Vermontville and lived on a by Shari Carney it was replaced by one plant­ farm north of town. I had Staff Writer Sharing a 75th anniversary ed on the museum lawn. In never experienced life in 1950, the club established rural/small town America this year is offering the Vemontville Maple Syrup the Vermontville Public before.” Borrelli said listings of Festival and the Library (now township). It Vermontville Women’s Club built shelves, collected past members reads like a a unique opportunity to cele­ books, painted and donated virtual “Who’s Who.” “Community leaders, brate. The women’s club has materials. In 1965, the club been named the grand mar­ entered the landscaping teachers, dedicated home­ shal of this year’s Maple arena of by tackling the makers, farmers’ wives ... so Maple Valley High School many names of the ‘old’ Syrup Festival. Serving the women in the courtyard (remade in 1988) families represented — community was the original and initiated the purchase of every one of them making a which line the contribution to their commu­ mission of the Greater trees Federation of Women’s Vermontville business dis­ nity in their own way,” says Club, but over the years it trict and set up a fund for Borrelli. “Dorothy Carpenter had has expanded to include all replacement as needed. Most citizens. Some of the many recently, the club donated a been after me for years,” community services it has picnic table to the village says Lois Siple who caved in to the request to join in 1985. founded or participated in square. “My introduction to the “I was just too busy. I want­ are': health fairs; establish­ ment of the library and its club was via my (then) moth­ ed to but kept putting it off.” Siple has served as vice­ programs; salad bingo; er-in-law, Edith Benedict,” Christmas baskets; Siren recalls President Eunice president and president over Shelter; Revue Theatre pro­ Borrelli. “In 1990,1 quit my See 6FIVC, page 2 ductions; MYLeader schol­ job in Chicago and moved to arship and the maple syrup festival arts and craft show; home tours; public forums; support of youth programs and schools. Several Eaton County women’s club presidents • Syrup festival turns 75, time have come from the ranks of to ‘let them eat cake’ the Vermontville club and Hildred Peabody became a • Eaton County parks hosting Southwestern District clean-ups President for the federation. • Delinquent taxes, foreclosures, A timeline of contribu­ and tax auctions to be discussed tions begins in 1940 with the Pastor Don Roscoe of Grace Church is bested on the teeter-totter by the cheering planting of a three-foot pine • Slout players honored in Easter bunny. This toppling occurred Saturday at Putnam Park during the annual community Christmas tree in retro show this weekend Easter egg hunt. Spectators appear to have been rooting for the bunny. More pho- the village square. The club tos on page 6. furnished the lights and dec- In This Issue Hunting up Easter fun at Putnam Park �Page 2 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 11,2015 NEWS FROM THE VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY The Vermontville Township Library will be hosting a Money Week event entitled Money Smart Kids Read. This will be Wednesday, April 22, at 4 p.m. and assistance will be provided by the staff from Independent Bank of Vermontville. In addition to stories and other activities, participants will receive a copy of the Berenstein Bears Dollars and Sense book and a bag of shredded money from the Federal Reserve Band. This program is intended for children 10 and under. Toddler Time Toddler Time is back with a new format and new activ­ ities. Join the fun on Thursdays at 11 a.m. The theme for this week is maple syrup. Toddler Time is a pro­ gram formatted for children from birth to 5 years and their caregivers. Other news The library will be closed Friday and Saturday, April '24 and 25, during the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Lego Club will be Tuesday, April 28 at 4 p.m. The library is having a special promotion of DVDs. For the month of April, rent two DVDs and receive another rental free. Must have a current library card in good standing. New items at the library DVDs: Game of Thrones season one; Into the Woods; Annie; Top Five; Wild; Intersteller; Unbroken; Imitation Game. Adult non-fiction: Broadway Musicals Show by Show by Stanley Green; Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty; Taste of Home Easy Weeknight Dinners; Taste of Home Most Requested Recipes; Dreamers and Deceivers by Glenn Beck; Killing Patton by Bill O’Reilly; Cooking Light Pressure Cooking Made Simple. Adult fiction: Courting Disaster by Julie Edelson; Inescapable by Nancy Mehl; Unbreakable by Nancy Mehl; Unforeseeable by Nancy Mehl; Tumbleweed Weddings by Donna Reimel Robinson; We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson; Rugged and Relentless by Kelly Eileen Hake; Prayers for the Stolen by Jennifer Clement; Blue Stars by Emily Gray Tedrowe; A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler; My Sunshine Away by M.O. Walsh; Motive by Jonathan Kellerman; Golden State by Stephanie Kegan; Descent by Tim Johnston; Cold Cold Heart by Tami Hoag; Where Trust Lies by Janette Oke; Fatal Exchange by Lisa Harris; Hidden Agenda by Lisa Harris; Endangered by C.J. Box; NYPD Red 3 by James Patterson; Double Fudge Brownie Murder by Joanne Fluke; Prodigal Son by Danielle Steel; The Assassin by Clive Cussler, The Pocket Wife by Susan Crawford; The Tusk That Did the Damage by Tania James; Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon; Call Me Princess by Sara Blaedel; Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League by Jonathan Odell; World Gone By by Dennis Lehane; We Are Pirates by Daniel Handler. Young adult fiction: Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson; Seeker by Arwen Elys Dayton. Junior non-fiction: The Big Book of Presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama; Could a Penguin Ride a Bike? And Other Questions by Aleksei Bitskoff. Junior fiction: Cinderella by Disney; The House That’s Your Home by Sally LloydJones and Jane Dyer; Click Clack; Peep! by Doreen Cronin; Little Red’s Riding Hood by Peter Stein; The Cow Loves Cookies by Karma Wilson; Where is Curious George? Around the Town by Margret and H.A. Rey. GFWC, continued from page 1 Members of the Vermontville Women’s Club sit by a table laden with past pro­ grams. The club celebrates 75 years since its formation in 1940; the same year the syrup festival was launched. The organization has been named grand marshal of the 2015 festival. Pictured at their regular monthly meeting in April are (standing from left) Mary Lou Bignail, Kellie Hanford, Sheri Reynolds, Cindy Krolik and Sylvia kirsch; (seated) Joyce Rathburn, Mary Fisher, Cheryl Sheridan, Lois Siple, Eunice Borrelli and Margaret Graham. the years. There are tiers of leadership at the top positions. Members are voted into the position. Leaders have a graduated ascent to the pres­ idency by first serving as a second vice-president for two years then first vice­ president for two before president; also a two-year term. Siple and Joyce Rathburn spearhead the annual skipday outing. They plan the outing and keep it a secret from the rest of the group. “Skip-day is always fun,” laughs Mary Fisher. Fisher has the distinction of being to an ''opportunity for free the longest serving member. home repair.. She joined the club in 1967. Patti Branham, from the Conversely her daughter, Nashville Planning Brenda Hoard, is the newest Commission, is asking to join. Hoard has been a homeowners to watch their member since 2014. mail for a notification. Some of the skip-day The Group Cares events have been field trips Workcamp is scheduled for to Moo-Ville; to Moo-Ville; Meijer the week of July 19 to 25. Gardens; Gun Lake for a Nearly 400 youth and adults glass-bottom boat tour; from all over the countiy will Kellogg Home on Gull Lake; be coming to Nashville and antique and craft shops in Hastings to provide a variety Blanchard. of work including: Exterior “I’ve never missed a one,” and/or interior painting, adds Fisher. weatherization, step/porch Margaret Graham was repair, wheelchair ramp con- also a recruit of Carpenter. struction/repair and some Carpenter died in 2014 and roofing.. was honored theinclub in was honored by theby club Labor and materials are 2010 with an award for 60 free. years of membership. “It was a good way to get away from the kids once in awhile,” chuckles Graham, who quickly adds, “ ... it’s just getting together and talk­ ing,” as reasons why she enjoys the club. Sandy Haas recruited Rathburn who had been asked many times before but said the timing wasn’t quite Group Cares Workcamp begins to contact homeowners Letters will be sent to a select number of homeown- ers in Nashville within the next few days alerting them Nashville ieh. 133 S Main Nashville, Ml fun though.” Salad bingos began with appetizers to main course and dessert. All courses were salads. “We ended up making a cook book,” says Rathburn who adds, “we do good things for the people in the community. We donate to the village when they ask ... we manage our money really well.” Former member JoeAnn Nehmer started the salad bingo and recruited Cheryl Sheridan. “I asked JoeAnn, ‘What do you do? Who comes?,’ when I heard some of the names I said, ‘Those women are fantastic. I want to be associated with them,’” recounts Sheridan. “They were my girlscout leaders. I want to be that kind of woman that invests time in other people.” Sheridan has the opportu­ nity to give back in a big way each year as the chairperson of the annual arts and crafts show held each syrup festi­ val. “It’s hard work but I enjoy it,” she says. “I’m very organized and a people per­ son but not an artist at all.” Former computer pro­ grammer Sylvia Kirsch moved to Vermontville from Utica in 2003. She joined the women’s club the following year. She decided to move to the village after visiting her son and daughter-in-law Bob and Amy Rose Robinson. The visit led to her purchase of a small Victorian home on EXPRES SHOPPING 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out.’.. You’re UNme Oat Oaz Suenqdaq, Aota ‘P'oceaf Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discov ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC Main Street. “I Always wanted to live in a two-stoiy Victorian, says Kirsch. “I love it [the club]. The women are wonderful. It’s been a great way to get to know people.” The current membership roster includes by name and year joined: Janis Ainsworth in 1997; Mary Lou Bignall, 1997; Borrelli, 1990; Fisher, 1967; Graham, 1975; Haas, 1997; Kellie Hanford, 2007; Susan Hayes, 2008; Hoard, 2014; Kirsch, 2004; Cindy Krolik, 2001; Rathburn, 1998; Sheri Reynolds, 1998; Ann Samann, 2008; Sheridan, 2004; Siple, 1985; Mary Slag, 2014; Sylvia Williams, 1998 and Elsie Wolever, 1999. There are two, honorary members, Lorraine Foote and Madelyn Forest. “The Woman's Club has been an incredible experi­ ence over the past 25 years. I have met so many interesting and talented women, learned a lot over the years, and made wonderful lasting friends,” concludes Borrelli. “Vermontville is such a rich and historic community.” Call anytime for lakewood News classified ads 269-945-9554w 1-809-970-7085 Save *2.00! Vermontville Syrup Festival “I wasn’t ready. I waited until I retired from my job, relates Rathburn. “The biggest thing for me were the salad bingos we hosted for eightt to 10 years. Community members loved it. It grew so big it just became too much ... it was April 24, 25, 26, 2015 Please present this coupon at any Mid America Shows Show’s ticket booth and receive one regular priced $16 P.O.P. Ride Wristband ■I for only $14 during one of the following days & times: | I Friday, April 24 - 4PM to 10PM • Saturday, April 25 - 5PM to 11PM Sunday, April 26 - 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. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 11,2015 — Page 3 A look back at the syrup festival Nancy Jo Kelsey (left), is the queen and Janet Rockafellar, alternate queen, of the 1957 Vermontville Syrup Festival. UM ia, ■ W lata® fit * tofeliii W UHnilCa!) W. ffl; Um Ik k Safe,®#,® tai fe Mil; J)l»i | b lit fc, M ai ft L’ To mark the 75th anniver­ sary of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, the Maple Valley News is reprinting stories on thefes­ tival published over the decades. Copies of the Vermontville Echo have been supplied by Jim Zemke. The following excerpts were published in the Vermontville Echo in 1957. Vermontville festival queens are chosen Feb. 22, 1957—Reigning as queen at the 1957 Vermontville Syrup Festival will be Nancy Jo Kelsey, 16, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. L.D. Kelsey. Announcement of the choice was made last night at ' the general meeting of the Vermontville Syrup festival Corp. Her alternate is Janet Rockafellar of Route 1, Vermontville. Both are high school juniors. Queen Nancy, musically inclined, plays clarinet in the school band and is studying piano and dancing. She is a varsity cheerleader and active in 4-H work. Janet wrote the script for the 1957 Band Follies tfere, is secretary of the student council and plays drums in the band. Also a music lover, she is a member, of the Appreciation of Classical and Jazz Music Club. The Festival Corp, also set prices for maple syrup on the day of the festival — $5.75 a gallon, $3.25 a half gallon. $2 a quart and $1.25 a pint. Tap Vermontville maples for festival on April 13 Feb. 22, 1957—Trees on the Vermontville village streets were tapped Monday, and indications are there will be plenty of Vermontvillemade maple syrup for pan­ cakes at the maple syrup fes- St, tam| rata jj li to El IkWiW^ laataffitap- pit worf mu®* ) I Afdu I Russell Mills, 11, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otus Mills, Vermontville, is shown enjoying patties of maple sugar while his dog, Cindy, looks on in anticipation of being invited to the feast. < J OQfVtt h Birthday Party ©pen House Bruce Benedict & 8 Sat. April 25"1,2015 • 2 - 7pm Bismark School House Comer of Bismark Hwy & Round Lake Rd. Sunfield Township • 517-231-7313for info £</ c rival Saturday, April 13, The festival is being han­ dled by the Vermontville High School Future Farmers of America, under guidance of Harry instructor McMahon. The boys do all the work, with the exception of hiring Charles Viele to help the boiling, and the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival corporation furnish­ es the equipment. The pro­ ceeds are divided evenly. Some of the first trees to be tapped Monday were those in the Congregational chapel yard on North Main Street. One of Vermontville’s oldest build­ ings, the chapel, dates back more than 100 years. One tree, more than 50 years old, probably will pro­ duce enough sap to make a gallon of syrup, depending on the sugar content, McMahon said. It takes about 35 gallons of sap to make one gallon of syrup. The boiling down will be done at the community sugar shanty just south of the village square on the east side of Main Street where visitors are welcome. Vermontville is pre­ pared for maple syrup fes­ tival April 11, 1957 - With everything in readiness for the 17th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, officials are hoping for the cooperation of the weather on Saturday, the big day. President Carl Thrun says, “The facilities of our village are at your service; the friendliness of its people is generously erously extended to you. you.” Will announce winners At 9:30 a.m. the Rev. Howard Lindsay of the First Methodist Church will give the invocation. Carl Thrun will then extend the official welcome after which a Nashville quartet will sing. This will be followed by Prof. Ira Bull of Michigan State University and Miss Anne Field, home economist of Charlotte, announcing the winners of the maple syrup and maple syrup products. A vocal number by Sally Trumble, tap dance by Linda Tapping a tree in Vermontville, FFA boys opening the maple syrup season are (from left) William Tomlinson, Donald Miller, Ronald Barrett, Robert Miller, instructor Harry McMahon and Roger Brumm. Imhoff and vocal selection by Claudette Priddy will then be heard. At 10 a.m. will occur the children’s parade, featuring the Lansing Boys’ Fife and Drum corps. Prizes will be awarded the youngsters in the best costumes, unusual pets, novelties and so forth. The Nashville High School band will then escort Lt. Gov. Phillip Hart to the stage for brief remarks. The Vermontville band will then escort the maple syrup festival queen, Nancy Jo Kelsey, her alternate, Janet Rockafellar and the court, Janis Janousek, Gayla Walter, Lynette Childs and Carol Steward, to the plat­ form, where at 11 a.m. the coronation will take place, with Mr. Hart performing the ceremonies. 100-piece band Vermontville’s Little Twirlers will then perform, followed by music by the Olivet High School band. A male quartet will follow, then the 100-piece Eaton Rapids High School band will entertain. At noon Danny Goff of Eaton Rapids, a drummer, will be heard, followed by an Eaton Rapids trio, a Nashville duet, and then the feature attraction, Bill Merten’s Saginaw valley German band, a group of professional entertainers. At 2 p.m. the grand parade will take place, moving from the high school building, then south down Main Street. The parade will include the queen and her court and the floats which will compete for prizes of $25, $15, $10 and $5. Pancake derby At 3 p.m. a pancake derby will be held in front of the platform, with couples com­ peting for prizes furnished by the merchants. This will be followed by accordion music and at 4 p.m. the German Band will again per­ form. Mrs. Lloyd Reist’s accordion band will next be presented and at 4:30 p.m., Bob Greenhoe of WCER radio station in Charlotte will emcee the Jamboree talent numbers selected earlier from two weekly shows. At 9 p.m. there will be two dances, round and square, at the Opera House and round dancing at the high school auditorium. Tickets are good at either dance. During the afternoon free movies will be shown at the me Coo Jack S Judy's Lions hall over the post office and there will be rides provided by the Cross Roads amusement company. Syrup festival turns 75, time to ‘let them eat cake' The Vermontville Maple Syrup Association invites syrup producers, current and former queens and court members, chairpersons, grand marshals, honored citi­ zens and officers to join them for a time of reminiscing and celebration Friday, April 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. A cake reception will be in the Vermontville Bible Church preceding the fireworks dis­ play. This year is the 75th anniversary of the festival. BREAKFAST1 forjust $2.29 Country Kettle Cafe ran 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 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Ida is survived by sons, William and Norma Schrock, Eli Jay and Connie Schrock, Robert and Velma Schrock, Floyd and Betty Schrock; daughters, Sara Ann and Fred Yutzy, Treva and Mervin Headings; sister, Edna Yoder; 38 grandchil­ dren; 176 great grandchil­ dren; four great great grand­ children; four step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew F. and Fannie Bontrager; daughter and son-in-law, Fannie and Alvin Miller; --------------- — son, Olen E. Schrock; grandson,, Terry Schrock; three great grandchildren, Chester and Daniel Ropp, Sara Beth Yutzy; six brothers, Edward, William, Clarence, Andrew, David and Enos Bontrager; six sisters, Barbara Chupp, Mary Miller, Anna Yoder, , Mattie. Fannie Troyer, Amelia Gingerich and Bontrager. Virginia A. (Lapham) Alien---Virginia A- (Lapham) Allen passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Borgess Hospital. She was the ninth genera­ tion of the Lapham family and was bom in Maple Grove on September 23, 1925 to the late Leander (Lee) and Ruth (Wall) Lapham. She married Donald R. Allen on October 12,1944 in Battle Creek. Her great great grandfather, Eli Lapham, was one of the first settlers in Maple Grove, Barry County. Virginia enjoyed fishing, camping, taking long rides on country roads, mowing the grass and vacationing in Florida. She was preceded in death by husband, Donald R.; sis- ters, Betty Philips, Donna McCoy, Florence Ashbrook, Leota Lapham, Joyce Lapham; brothers, Dale George and James Lapham and grandson, James Donald Allen, Jr. Virginia is survived by five children, Gloria Burgess of Delton, James D. (Elaine) Allen of Livonia, Sharon (Don) Floiy of Gould City, Diane (David) Altering of Delton, Mike (Sheila) Allen of Bellevue; 16 grandchil­ dren and 31 great grandchil­ dren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. Interment fol­ lowed the funeral service at Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be given to Thomapple Manor. Funeral arrangements have bpen entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneral.net Donald Adams NASHVILLE, MI Donald Adams, age 72, of Nashville, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 4, 2015. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Community dinners and festival chicken dinners announced The folks at Vermontville Methodist church are hosting a community dinner on Tax Day Wednesday, April 15. To usher in spring the church is serving grilled hot dogs, Sing Studios pteaenti... Talk of the Talkies Friday, April 17th, 7:00pm Saturday, April 18th, 3:00pm & 7:00pm at Vermontville Opera House potato salad, baked beans and dessert. Dinner will be served from 5 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited. The church invites all to come and see the town as it gears up for next weekend’s maple syrup festival. “Be sure to look for us on festival Saturday for the annual chicken dinners from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and mark your calendar for next months community dinner which will be May 20. We yvi 11 be serving barbecue ribs night,”” said Lois that night, Hammonds, church repre­ sentative. The church is located at 108 N. Main St. A public forum to inform citizens about delinquent property tax, tax foreclosure, and new property *tax auction laws for Eaton County will be Tuesday, April 21 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Eaton Township Hall, located at 3981 E. Clinton Trail in Charlotte. The forum is open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. “I want to inform taxpay­ ers about the tax delinquent process and how properties are foreclosed and tax auc­ tioned,” said Treasurer, Bolj Robinson. “It’s a complex three-year process that ends when properties are sold at public auction. Tax foreclo­ sure is tragic, but when it happens, it’s important that these properties get back into the hands of Eaton County people who want to care for them and put them back into productive - use. I want to to the state. This lets us take control and manage our own help people learn how.” Public Act 132, lets Eaton properties and hold public County foreclose tax delin­ auctions right here at home quent properties. Beginning in Eaton County. It’s good in 2016, Eaton County prop­ economic development to erties will be foreclosed by make those properties avail­ the Eaton County Treasurer able to local people, busi­ rather than the Michigan nesses, and farmers.” Properties offered at tax Department of Treasury. The revised foreclosure law was auction may include open sponsored by Senator Rick land, vacant or occupied res­ Jones and shepherded idential homes, commercial through the Michigan legis­ lots, or abandoned structures. “I’ll be sharing informa­ lature last year by Robinson. It was then ratified by the tion on foreclosure preven­ Eaton County Board of tion ... that can help folks avoid tax foreclosure. It’s Commissioners. “Eaton County properties always best if foreclosure have been foreclosed and can be prevented and avoid­ sold by the state for ed,” said Robinson. For more information on decades,” added Robinson. “That will no longer happen. attending the Foreclosure Under Public Act 1,32 of Facts and Delinquent Tax 2014, we will take posses­ ,Forum, go to www.eatonsion of foreclosed properties countytreasurer.org or call instead of watching them go 517-543-4262. NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Prepare for flooding As Eaton County warms up after February’s record­ breaking cold, Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich encour­ ages citizens and businesses to prepare for potential flooding. “In Eaton County, spring begins the flooding season,” said Reich. “To be prepared and safe, citizens should pro­ tect their property against any flooding hazards and double-check to ensure they’re covered by insurance.” While flooding is most prevalent near low-lying areas and bodies of water, it can occur almost anywhere, including near small streams, creeks and even basements. To prepare for a flood: • Create an emergency preparedness kit with a 72hour supply of water, including three gallons per person. • Scan and store important documents on an online, cloud-based program. • Put important documents and valuables in a waterproof container on the top floor ofthe home. • Understand how to safe­ ly turn off electricity and gas lines in the home. • Create an inventory of household items and take photos of the interior and exterior of the home. • Consider installing sewer backflow valves to prevent flood water from backing up into the home through drain pipes. • Double-check mp pumps to ensure they are working properly. If possi­ ble, have a battery backup system. • Keep materials like sand­ bags, plywood, plastic sheet­ ing and lumber handy for emergency water-proofing. • Know how many feet the property is above or below possible flood levels. When predicted flood levels are broadcast, this will help to determine if flooding may occur. • Raise heating, ventilat­ ing, and air conditioning equipment by elevating equipment above areas prone to flooding. Another jnethod is to leave equipment where it is and build a concrete or masonry block flood wall around it. • Anchor fuel and propane' tanks. Unanchored tanks are easily moved by floodwaters. Purchase flood insurance. Homeowners’ or property owners’ insurance does not typically cover flood dam­ age. The National Flood Insurance program estimates 90 percent of all natural dis­ asters involve flooding. An inch of water can require replacement of carpet, dry­ wall, floor boards, moldings, doors and other belongings. Additionally, clean-up of mud and residue can be cost­ ly, as can repairing mold and mildew damage. To be covered from flood damage, an individual must purchase NFL through an insurance broker who works with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.* For more information, go to www.floodsmart.gov. For more information about what to do before, dur­ ing and after flooding, go to the Michigan Flood Ready website at www.michigan.gov/mifloodready. Now Scheduling Appointments Call us for a quote before you purchase your do-it-yourself software MAPLEWVALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping Jill Hickey • Tracy Janousek • Amy Peters 157 South Main, Vermontville, MI 517-726-1300 �Just Say "As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 11,2015 — Page 5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Taxes, Death, and Resurrection by Pastor Gary Simmons Pastor, Nashville, Vermontville and Woodland United Methodist Churches What does April 15 mean to you? Most of us have been told, since we were young, that there are two things that are certain in life: death and taxes. April 15 is the annual day of reckoning for American taxpayers. It is meaning­ less if you do not earn an income. But ifyou do have an income, you would be wise not to forget it. To ignore turning in your tax return can result in harsh judgments and penalties on your life. Likewise, we celebrated Easter last week. It is resur­ rection day. It too is mean­ ingless unless there is a chance you are going to die someday. Since the mortal­ ity rate for being human is 100%, we would all be well advised to pay attention to the words of the one person who arose from the dead and proved that he has authority over life and death. If you have ever attend­ ed church, you know that the story of Easter is about how Jesus was resurrected Apr. 11 from the dead on the third day after being crucified on a Roman cross. A few weeks before his death and resurrection, Jesus made this radical claim: “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die” (John 11:25-20). Easter proves that death, in the presence of Jesus, is no longer death. Though we may lose our lives in these bodies, death is not the end. It no longer has the power to terrorize us. For Jesus says that he is life. And in the presence of life, death can no longer be death. Jesus is the antidote to the fear of death. Believing and living in that truth makes all the difference when death comes knocking at the door. Death is certain. We all must face it one day. But there is one time in history where one man (the Son of God) wrestled with and defeated death. It happened at the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If we choose, by faith, to believe in Christ, then we too, can stand with him in the face of death and live forever. 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Worship ........... .11 a.m. Evening Worship...... .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................... 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service ....................... 9 a.m. Sunday School................. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER Apr. 13 Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr. 18 Apr. 19 Apr. 20 Apr. 27 Swine Tagging, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Expo Center parking lot Science Saturday, 9 a.m.. Old Hastings Public Library bldg. Horse Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., KCC Barry County 4-H Scholarship Applications due in the Extension Office Matt Pennington Memorial Scholarship Applications due in the Extension Office Goat Pre-registrations due Market Goat Weigh-in, 6 to 7 p.m., Tractor Supply Company Market Steer & Beef Breeding Animal Pre­ registration deadline Swine Pre-registration deadline Sheep Pre-registration deadline Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center PQA Training, 10 a.m., Expo Center Bird Harvesting & Processing Clinic, 9:30 a.m., Mary Guy’s house 4-H Dog Developmental Committee meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Carpenter’s Bam, Delton. Lincoln Brick and Fox Memorial Park hosting clean-ups Volunteers sought Help is needed to. keep the parks and trails of Eaton County healthy and safe by removing invasive plants, improving habitat areas, planting' trees, and maintain­ ing flower beds. Volunteers are sought to help for just one time or to become regu­ lar stewards who participate throughout the year. In the spirit of Earth Day, Eaton County Parks is host­ ing a spring clean up and trail improvement day Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to noon at Lincoln Brick Park at 13991 Tailman Road in Grand Ledge and from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fox Memorial Park at 3981 E. Gresham Highway in Potterville. Individuals, families, Scout groups, civic groups, and others interested in par­ ticipating in community service projects are invited. Participants will plant trees, clear brush, and clean up facilities and trails. Dress in old clothes and bring gloves if possible. For advance registration, call the park office at 517­ 627-7351. 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. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News ads! GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training . PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday Sfhool 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service..... .......... 11 a.m. P.M. Service...... p.m. Wed. Service ... .......... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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. . Innovative learning while nurturing success by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent Maple Valley Schools I hope everyone is having a wonderful spring break. With the resumption of school, we will be offering a supper pro gram at the jr./sr. high school. Supper will be served from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday until the end of school. This is a free program. Students will go through the cafe line just like they would for lunch, however there will be no charge. To start, there will be one cold option, for example, an Italian sub served with an apple, celery and choice of milk. Staff members in charge of an afterschool activity need to use a sign-in sheet and turn it in to me or to my mailbox at the end of each week. This is required by the State of Michigan to have activity attendance as well as meal counts. A menu and signup sheets are available from June Lesatz, food service director, at jlesatz@mvs.kl2.mi.us or call 517­ 852-3920. To learn more about Chartwells, the food service provider, visit its website at www.EatLeamLive.com. Thinking Spring. Yard work, Landscaping, Mowing. ............. 'FREE Estimates । for Lawn Care/Spring Cleanup and Landscaping -Call Heaven on Earth Landscapes ।I Chris Ewing at 517-749-5218 U/alKer8 Variety “Come on down to Walker’s Variety Store for all ofyour household needs.” Weichert Sally Magoon Barry County Extension Calendar of Events PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St. Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m .................... Church Service 11: 00 a.m ............................. Fellowship All Are Welcome! PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School ....................... 10 a.m. A.M. Service................................ 11:15 P.M. Service........................................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:00 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................... 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. .. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Pfione 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors • Furniture • Clothing • Household goods • Kids Toys Specializing in household “Clean-Outs” Accepting household donations MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 205 S. Main St. » Nashville (St?)3S2.-063? . M.-F 9'6, SdT. f0~2 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship.............................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass...................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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 pjn. 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. 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 06861049 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 11, 2015 EGG HUNT, continued from page 1 Aubrey Starks, 3, scrambles for eggs at the annual Easter egg hunt at Putnam Park Saturday. eggs special prize for the finder. This egg along with hundreds more dotted the Putnam Park landscape this past Saturday for the annual Easter egg hunt. Kimberly Rodriguez and daughter, Giana, hunt for eggs at the annual Easter egg hunt in Nashville last Friday. The hunt is sponsored by Grace Church and is traditionally held at Putnam Park. Putnam Read With Me Storytime update “Read With Me Putnam District Library at 11 Storytime” for babies a.m. and lasts one hour. The through preschoolers and activities change weekly but their caregivers will be the always include the five early last three Wednesdays of literacy skills of reading, each month. writing, talking, playing and Storytime is hosted by singing. There is always plenty of movement mixed in also. Storytimes are April 15, 22, and 29. Map storytimes are April 13, 20, and 27. For questions, contact the library at 517-852-9723. Bia or small your Diesel Fuel uel needs are important important. Quality and service can make the difference. With the cost of equipment it’s even more important to use a dependable diesel fuel with the proven service to get it there when you need it. Count on Kent Oil & Propane with over 70 years of service to provide all your fuel needs. Now Available #2 Diesel Fuel & Premium #2 Diesel Fuel or #2 Extreme Diesel Fuel The race for eggs is on up the hill at Putnam Park. The annual Easter egg hunt is sponsored by Grace Church. Hundreds of eager kids race to find Easter eggs at Putnam Park this past Saturday. The day was chilly but the sky was blue. Mobil Exxon Lubricants Free delivery available on 2-barrel purchases Kent Oil & Propane, Inc “Experience Makes The Difference” 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI Phone (517) 852-9210 or E^pnMobil (800) 638-7484 Q6866207 www.kentoilpropane.com The Easter bunny and Ezekiel Carney take a break after the Easter egg hunt to play on the cranes at Putnam Park. �Just Say “As Advertised n re Stac*e Valley News' Saturday, April tt, 2015 — Page 7 Friday. April 17 Tuna pasta salad, marinat­ ed vegetables, grapes, crack­ ers. bany anyouny County and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, April 13 Fish Veracruz with tomato sauce, rice, coleslaw, peas,,” jello with fruit Tuesday, April 14 Oven fried chicken, roast­ ed potatoes, green beans, apple, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, April 15 Spaghetti with sauce, meatballs, tossed salad, banana, Texas toast. Thursday, April 16 Sliced ham with Provolone cheese, bun, tomato soup with crackers, three bean salad, applesauce. Friday, April 17 Chicken ala king, biscuit, tossed salad, fruit cup. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, April 13 Cheese cubes with club crackers, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, cookie. Tuesday, April 14 Chicken salad, bun. pick­ led beets, fruit cup. Wednesday, April 15 Zesty chicken spinach salad, pasta salad, pineapple. Thursday, April 16 Sliced ham with Provolone cheese, bun. potato salad, applesauce. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday. April 13 Fish Veracruz with tomato sauce, rice, mixed vegetables. cauliflower, apple­ sauce. Tuesday, April 14 Chicken tenders, roasted potatoes, green beans, apple, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, April 15 Spaghetti with sauce, meatbails, mixed vegetables, chunky applesauce. Thursday, April 16 Roast turkey with gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, fruit cup. Friday. April 17 Chicken ala king, com. broccoli, fruit cup. biscuit. Activities Calendar Monday, April 13 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.: Music with Sam 1030 a m.. Hand Crafts 12:45230 p m .Painting with Bob 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo' Shuffleboard. H.W.N Reminiscence. Tuesday. April 14 Hastings: Wii Bowling Contest 9 a_m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 15 - Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.: Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard; BP Checks. Delton: TV Strings. Thursday. April 16 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.: Music w/Celia 10:30 am.; BP Checks 1030 a.m.: Alzh. Caregiver Support 3:30. Delton: PuzzlesZTrivia: Nashville; TV Time. Friday, April 17 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffle board. Free boating safety classes will be offered Free boating safety classes are' offered at the Eaton County Sheriff's office from 6 to 9 p.m. on the following dates: April 27, 28, 30; May 11, 12, 14 and 26, 27, 28; June 8. 9, 11 and 22; 23, 25. Classes will be held in the training room at 1025 Independence Blvd in Charlotte. * This is a course for all boaters,' the personal water­ craft operator: the hunter or fisherman operating an out­ board utility boat; the skipper of a family ski •boat; the sail­ ing enthusiast. All boaters must follow the same nauti­ cal rules, regulations and courtesies of the water. All are subject to the same forces of nature while boating. As boating is often a fami- ly activity, the course is of value to all members of a boating family. Qualified, enthusiastic and experienced instructors pro­ vide instruction as a public service, said Sheriff Tom Reich. There is never a charge for instruction. While the content of the student manual serves as the basis for this course, it will also serve as a reference book in basic boating long after the course work is completed. The course meets the educa­ tional standards of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, and features a final examina­ tion as required by Michigan law. Call Jerri Nesbitt at 517­ 543-5257 to register. Slout players honored in retro show this weekend 3-Bed, 2-Bath Ranch MEET YOUR MORTGAGE Sarah Shoemaker and stu­ dents from Sing Studios are putting on a show at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-i land a matinee Saturday at 3 p.m. “We are doing “Talk ofthe Talkiesm" which is a show about Salley O' Malley who wants to become an actress,'’ said Director Sarah Shoemaker. “It is a fun com­ edy, filled with slapstick and good old fashioned fun.” The performances will be in the Vermontville Opera House. Tickets are available at the door: $8 for adults; $5 for seniors/students. Call for classifieds 945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Ready to make a move? Finding the right mortgage can be almost as challenging as finding the right home. 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She unleashed a throw of 113 feet 5 inches at her team’s regional competition to earn a spot in the state finals at Comstock Park High School in her first track and field season. Ricketts is back for her senior season as a thrower, and helping out in the relays for the Lions. Also back is sophomore Rachel Morris in the throws for the Lions. That duo made the discus and the shot put a couple of the best events for the Maple Valley team a year ago, and the throws are getting a boost this year as well from a freshman group that includes freshmen Brooklyn Scott, Jacquelyn Mater and Madison Gusey. As usual the Lions will be solid in the field. Senior Jadelyn Stewart is back to lead the Lions at the pole vault pit, and will also be a solid hurdler for her team. ■Junior sprinter Tia James returns, leading a gorup that added talented freshmen Victoria Dickinson and Stacie Ellison for new head coach Trent Harvey. The Lions saw Lake woood once already this season, and will be at home against the Vikings again Tuesday when the Greater Lansing Activities Conference season opens with a tri that also includes Lansing Christian. That is the only home meet on the schedule this season for the Lions. Maple Valley heads to Dansville Friday. Jadelyn Stewart Lion soccer has no seniors in first season in the GLAC Young distance runners will look to score for Lion boys by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lion varsity girls’ soccer coach Richard Seume is try­ ing to build skill in the pro­ gram, but is also trying to build enthusiasm. He likes what he sees in the, later so far this spring. There is enthusiasm from the returning girls and from the newcomers. Even the group of returnees is young. The group includes junior defender Glycerine Bauman, sophomore midfielder Audrey Reid and sophomore defender Sequoya Henigan. They are among a group ofjust five returnees for the team this year. There are no seniors on the roster. The newcomers are led by midfielder Hannah McGlocklin and forward Baileigh Schrader, as well as goalkeeper Elysia Piedrola. Seume said creating some offense to help keep the pres­ sure off the team’s new goalie will be a key to how things go this season for the Lions. Maple Valley is 0-2 so far, having fallen in ballgames against Pennfield and Lakewood. The contest with Lakewood was the first of the season in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference for the Lions. The Lions get to keep their rivalry with Olivet in the new conference. The Lions and Eagles probably aren’t ready to challenge a team Sequoya Henigan like Lansing Christian for the league championship just yet though. Maple Valley returns to league action with a game at Perry Monday’ then will be at home against Leslie Wednesday. The Lions head to Carson City-Crystal for a non-conference contest Friday. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor There is some experience in the throws and in the sprints. Youngsters will have to take care of the long stuff though for the Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team this spring. Freshmen took over the distance crew for the Maple Valley team early this season with Justin Moore, Duncan Thompson, Jacob Moore and Dillon Terpening helping to score points for the team in the 800-meter and 1600meter races. Guys with some varsity experience are doing the sprinting, led by sophomore Trent Carpenter. Carpenter was among the top runners in the 200-meter dash in the Kalamazoo Valley Association last year,' and will look to lead the Lion sprinters into their new league, the Greater Lansing Activities Conference. Sophomores Gage Merica and Dawson Gusey return in the hurdles for the Lions, and to help out in the relays. The Lions also bring back senior Zach Walcott and junior Nick Allwardt. The Lions had some losses to graduation in the throws last spring, but bring back a good group in senior Cole Decker, sophomore Ray Halliwill and junior Grant Adrianson. M66 TIRE Bakery 501 N. Main (M-66) Nashville 7775 Saddlebag Lk Rd. (M-66), Lake Odessa 517-852-0708 616-374-1200 Maple Valley was at Lakewood for a tri meet before spring break and will see the Lakewood boys again Tuesday when the Lions open the GLAC season by hosting a league tri with the Vikings and Lansing Christian Pilgrims. The Lions, under new head coach Matt Carpenter, will be looking to finish in the middle ofthe pack or bet­ ter in the new league. Leslie, Olivet and Stockbridge should all be tough in the new conference. The Lions, league tri is the only home meet on the schedule for this season. Maple Valley goes to Dansville Friday Gatdeu COOPEWTWE5 223 N. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 Cole Decker 5875 S. 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The Lions are also wel­ coming back senior Ryan Mudge, who played baseball as a junior after playing var­ sity golf during his freshman and sophomore seasons. “We are an experienced team with four seniors, all of whom have played in region­ al at one point in their careers and one who has competed at states,’’ said Lion head coach Spring Javor. There are 25 golfers out for the team this spring, giv­ ing Javor a big group to pick through when trying to fill out the remaining spots on the varsity scorecard. Javor said her team could also get contributions this spring from sophomores Dillon Walker and Tony foreign Martin and exchange-students Petteri Queen Tammilia and Bausuthiyanea. “If this team works hard and stays healthy, it could be the best team that Maple Valley has ever had,” Javor said. “They have a lot of work to do in order to get Rage Sheldon there, and are not yet at the level they need to be in order to be Maple Valley’s number one team. The potential is there just waiting to come out. It is very exciting.” The Lions are entering a new conference this spring, joining the Greater Lansing Activities Conference. Javor is guessing her team should be one of the top ones in the new league along with Olivet and Lakewood. Lakewood will host the first league jamboree of the season Thursday at Centennial Acres. The Lions open the year at home against Delton Kellogg Monday. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Having a pair of top flight pitchers can help any team challenge for a conference championship. The Lions hope senior lefty Andrew Brighton and senior righty Beau Johnson can help power them to the top of the Greater Lansing Activities Conference in the league’s first season. The two helped the Lions earn a split in their league opening doubleheader with Lakewood. They’ll look to do at least that well when they return to conference action Tuesday with a dou­ bleheader at home against Leslie. The Lions, Lakewood and Leslie should be three of the top teams in the new confer­ ence. Maple Valley varsity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter said Johnson and Brighton won’t only have to lead the Lions from the mound, but at the plate as well. It’s a rather inexperienced group on the field for the Lions. Back are sophomore shortstop Jacob Brighton and senior outfielder Alec Hosmer. “We need to strengthen our defense and field the ball behind our pitching staff,” said Carpenter. “We don’t have a lot of varsity experi­ ence, but we do have a core group of kids that will work hard and want to get better.” Beau Johnson Leading the group ofnew­ comers this season are senior outfielder Tobias, junior first baseman Payton Rourke, sophomore infielder Jace Heinze and junior outfielder Brock Weiler. Weiler and Heinze will also see time on the mound for the Lions, as will Jacob Brighton. The Lions will battle for a conference championship all season long, and expect to be at their best at the end of the spring when it’s time to chase another district cham­ pionship. After the doubleheader with Leslie Tuesday, the Lions will host Fowler Thursday and then head to Potterville Saturday morn­ ing. The Lions are currently 1­ 2 overall this season. Turn to page 11forpreview ofMaple Valley softball The sponsors on these pages help provide coverage oflocal high school sports teams. Please show your thanks by supporting these sponsors! e/4uto-Owners Insurance MAPLEVALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. KI STANTON'S?S 738 Sherman, Nashville (7 blocks off Main) www.maplevalleyeq.com Main St., Vermontville 726-0181 or 726-0060 817-882-1910 MUSSER SERVICE Ee85 85% Ethanol 106 S. Main St., Nashville EnUu W Hair • Nails • Tanning 207 N. Main St. Nashville 517-852-0313 [1 817-882-9446 ao green light aa \ Nashnlle / 07 DRIVING SCHOOL 208 N. 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Since Easter 1871 predat­ ed establishment of The Nashville News (founded in 1873), there appears to be no published account of what might have transpired in the village on that holiday, but one can imagine that local ministers conducted tradi­ tional worship services befit­ ting the most important of all festivals on the Christian cal­ endar. There seems to be a dearth of Easter coverage in the local press until well past the turn of the century, in sacred areas as well as secular. One LEGAL NOTICE 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 DEBORAH J. BORN and ROBERT L. BORN, WIFE AND HUSBAND, to HEARTWELL MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Mortgagee, dated October 27, 2006, and recorded on November 2, 2006, in Document No. 1172295, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOP­ MENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Two Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars and EightyFive Cents ($102,894.85), includ­ ing interest at 5.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on May 7, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: THE WEST 1 / 2 OF LOTS 5 AND 6 OF BLOCK 33 OF KEELER BROTHERS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 1 OF PLATS ON PAGE 40. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption period shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238 If the above ref­ erenced property is sold at a fore­ closure sale under Chapter 600 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, under MCL 600.3278, the bor­ rower 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. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOP­ MENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Mi 48335 USBW.003025 FHA (03-21)(04­ 11) 06865409 MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and 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. This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Peggy L; Cappon, a single woman, whose address is believed to be 530 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Ml 49058, to the United States of America, act­ ing through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture now known as United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, dated July 24, 2009 and recorded July 27, 2009 in Barry County Register of Deeds at Instrument 200907280007778, Pages 1-6, and in which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of April 9, 2015 the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Four & 66/100 ($105,264.66) Dollars including interest at 4.8750 percent per annum. Interest is $11.7134 per day. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in case made and provid­ ed, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged property, or some part thereof, at public venue, at Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 P.M. on JUNE 4,2015. Said prem­ ises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan and are described as follows: The South 3 Rods of Lots 19 and 20 and the East 44 feet of the South 3 Rods of Lot(s) 21, HASTINGS, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 1. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or abandonment, if abandon­ ment occurs after sale. NOTE: Pursuant to MCL §600.3278, if the above-described property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the per­ son who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemp­ tion period. DATED: April 9, 2015. David L. Porteous Attorney for Mortgagee MCCURDY, WOTILA & PORTEOUS, PC 123 West Upton Avenue, P.O. Box 206 Reed City, Ml 49677 TELEPHONE: (231)832.3231 (04-11)(05-02) Memories of the Past wonders if Easter finery was as important to those early worshippers as in contempo­ rary times when new cloth­ ing has become a signal of the season. Certainly by the arrival of the 20th century furbelowed frocks and bedecked bonnets were part of the Easter scene, though none too colorful by today’s standards. A variety of men’s attire was seen in Nashville some 75 years ago, but detachable In one ofhis columns pub­ lished in The Nashville long-lasting shirt collars, tight-fitting vests and creaseless trousers were remembered News in 1961 under the by Herrick. Pants worn by (from left) Amos Hinckley, Lee Greene, Joe Segur and heading of “The Great Ernest Appleman in this circa-1910 photo are not as tight legged as trousers that Balloon Ascension,” the late were stylish in the late 19th century. Leo Herrick reminisced about the cumbersome and in the days of his youth. (He were a favorite costume about the only bare skin frequently drab attire worn was bom in 1896). He accessory of women in that exposed. She wore long sleeves with black gloves by men, women and children remembered that parasols era. “Seems like in those days which were designed to almost all parasols and cover her hands except for umbrellas Were black, even the tips ofher fingers. A high though black draws heat collar with side stays reached when the sun is shining,” almost to her earlobes, and, wrote Herrick. of course, she had long hair. Women’s skirts were so “But even that was not long that they dragged all,” noted Herrick. “She had behind them on the side­ that wrapped around switch­ walks. As Nashville’s Main es and rats until it was big Street was not paved, the and bunglesome.” ladies, in an attempt to keep On top was perched a their hems cleaned, would large hat with a wide brim cross the street only at one of turned down on one side, so the paved crosswalks located that she could deftly hide her at various intervals along the face by merely turning her business district. However, head either downward or with horse-drawn rigs con­ slightly aside. This she stantly passing over the would sometimes do if she someone crosswalks, the paved paths were meeting soon became as dirty and whom she did not wish to dusty as the rest of the thor­ acknowledge, or if she did oughfare, negating advan­ not want to be recognized. tages of their use. “It was possible to meet a “So, when it was neces­ lady like that face to face and sary for a woman to cross the still never see her face,” con­ street she would reach down, cluded Herrick, which could The unidentified subjects in this photo by early grab hold ofher skirt, and lift leave one wondering after Nashville photographer E.H. VanNocker show what it just an inch or two off the she had passed, whether or explained riot she were beautiful. well-dressed children were wearing, circa-1900. The crosswalk,” The weight of a woman’s young lad sports a plaid suit with knee pants, a humilia­ Herrick. “When she reached tion endured until age 16, according to the late Leo the other side she would let clothing alone would have Herrick of Nashville. Note the drab color of the girl’s go of it and it would drag exhausted a man, decided dress. Black was a popular choice in that era, even for behind her on the sidewalk, Herrick. like a mop,” children. A woman’s face was Continued next page A profusion of “Easter bonnets” is seen in this 1911 photo of several young Nashville women. From left are Beulah Mead, Aura Munroe McGinnis, Mildred Purchis Mater, Bernice Mead Say, May Rothaar Smith, Leah Walrath Partridge, Olive Walker Bell, Pauline Kunz Lykins and Cecile Zuschnitt Betts. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, April 11,2015 — Page 11 Herrick, “as the collars would never wear out.” Well-dressed men of the era wore tight-fitting vests under their suit jackets, with large gold watch chains and fobs suspended between the pockets ofthe vest. “The boys, however, were in a different world until they reached the age of sixteen years,” added Herrick. Up to that time they were required to wear knee pants and strut down the street: “That was a thrilling day indeed. 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.” Shortly after the turn of the century 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 frivo­ lously gallivanting around the streets getting in men’s way.” The assertive women began to shorten their skirts a little and probably discarded two or three petticoats at the same time,” suggested Herrick. “However, short sleeves were a little too shocking yet, and nobody would dream of going that far,” he added. Some of the more militant women were even demand­ ing the right to vote but they were going to have to wait many a long year yet, until August 1920, when the 19th amendment o the Constitution Women’s Suffrage) was passed.” By that time, attitudes as well as attire had changed. And the Easter “parade” reflected those changes. For Sale Business Services AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 BASEMENT WATER­ PROOFING: PROFESSIO­ NAL Basement Services wa­ terproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free ' estimates. 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The weight of a woman’s clothing alone would exhaust a man, decided Leo Herrick, “yet we (men) used to refer to them as the weaker sex.” This “going” view staged in 1931 behind the Masonic Temple shows hemlines slightly above the sidewalk-mopping variety Herrick recalled. Even after hems began to rise, short sleeves were still (too shocking.) Easy To Build...Ready To Enjoy! You CAN Do-It-Yourself and SAVE, and We Can Help! The "Simple System" for the Do-It-Yourself Dock Builder dakW.’^5 |Hjk ibil®1*’ *■“ ‘IS »*** , IWM* EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential * Commercial • Farm Continued from previous page Men of that day wore gal­ luses, not suspenders, to hold up their trousers, recalled Herrick. Pant legs were round and quite tight, with­ out creases. 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Durkee Street 517-852-9609 — - ------------------ � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-04-18.pdf 15572bf9806c27185a82533d107717d1 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY news* HASTINGS PUBLIC UBRAfW 227 EAST SWE ST HASTINGS, NGS, IB 4905 4905* A local paper oftoday! Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vpl. 143-No. 16, April 18, 2015 Maple Syrup Festival marking 75 years next weekend by Shari Carney Staff Writer Crownings, parades, rides, pancakes, arts and crafts and a plethora of maple syrup products will cause the vil­ lage ofVermontville to swell in numbers Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 24, 25 and 26, for the 75th annual Vermontvijle Maple Syrup Festival. Queen Zandra Siple and court merflbers Meghan Bignall, Catie Eldridge, Britney Flory and Jeannie Hale will stroll throughout the village greeting visitors. Grand marshal for this year is the Vermontville Greater Federation Women’s Club. The club is celebrating its 75th year as an organization, too. Big crowds are expected at the 75th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday April, 24, 25 and 26. (File photo) Friday The official opening ofthe festival is Friday at 6 p.m. After introductions and presentation ofthe queen and court, a talent show will take the stage, followed by fire­ works, weather permitting. Mid-America Shows will start amusement rides at 4 and continue until 10 p.m. Pancakes will be served in two locations:- the American Legion and Nashville Lions will team up in the legion hall above Independent Bank from 4 to 8 p.m.; the Maple Valley Band Boosters will serve flapjacks in the fire bam from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday Events Saturday begin early with pancakes ready by 7 a.m. A 5K run walk will step off at 8 a.m. at the high school, and the Vermontville Junior Farmers 4-H club pet­ ting zoo will have animals from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. near Maple Manor The Maple Valley Jazz Band, under the direction of Ryan Rosin, will perform at 10 a.m. on the main stage. An arts and crafts show will start at 10 a.m. and run until 6 p.m. at Maplewood School. A flea market, near the Methodist Church, will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Vermontville Lions Club and the Vermontville Methodist Church barbecue chicken dinners will be available, beginning at 11 a.m. Vermontville Congregational Church will serve roast beef dinners, See FESTIVAL, page 3 Music, art and acting are among talents of festival queen works for clients. by Shari Carney “I love to perform, I’m Staff Writer theatrical,” , said Royalty and talent runs pretty through the veins of this Zandra who quickly added, year’s maple syrup festival “art is my thing— I am dra­ queen, Zandra Siplp.- matic and artistic.” Besides vocal music, Zandra’s mother, Michele, seryed on the court in 1985 Zandra plays the alto and and sister, Zoanne, was baritone saxophone and the queen in 2011. Zandra will bass clarinet. She is a mem­ reign in the 75th annual festi­ ber of the color guard, con­ cert band and jazz band at val. Zandra is a student of Maple Valley High School. Her preferred genre of musical theater and is a visu­ al artist. She takes voice les­ music is old time jazz and sons from Amanda Smith, Bing Crosby is a favorite dance from Kimberly singer. She also admires the Rodriguez, and has been in talents of Julie Andrews. “My favorite Christmas 13 productions with The Revue and Maple Valley moviens ‘White Christmas,”’ Jr./Sr. High School. The past said Zandra _ referring to four years she has been a Crosby’s talents; as for member of the Lakewood Andrews she said, “J see no Choral Society’s Glee Club. flaws. She’s so good in Her talent in painting and. everything she does.” In the fall, Zandra will be drawing has brought her business opportunities where SeeQl/EE/V,page2 she designs customized Maple Syrup 5K sign up info The Maple Valley Cross Country Team and DECA Club are organizing the fourth annual Maple Syrup 5k. This year’s race starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Maple Valley High School and will finish in downtown Vermontville. The race will be a fast one due to the newly paved Paul Henry Thomapple Trail which is a major portion of the course. Over 50 participants from See RACE, page 15 Painting is a passion of Zandra Siple, queen of the syrup festival. Inspirational quotes form the backdrop of most of her creations. Also pictured are painted canvas shoes. Zandra has a business with making custom painted items for clients. In This Issue The fourth annual Maple Syrup 5K will be Saturday, April 25, at 8 a.m. Racers may pre-register or register the morning of the race. (File photo) • Search and Rescue conducts training at Maple Valley • Audience asks tough questions at road-funding forum • Lions two strokes back of Pilgrims for top GLAC spot • Lions hold Leslie to a single run in two-game set �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, April 18,2015 Public invited to special music program QUEEN, continued from page 1 dual-enrolled at the high school and at Lansing Community College where she will take a fashion tech class designing clothes and -* textiles. As a senior, she will Zandra Siple, as a seventh grader, (far right), poses with her dad Mike and sister Zoanne. This photo was taken when Zoanne was the queen of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival in 2011. Zandra is this year’s fes­ tival queen. IH Musicians and vocalists, John and Kate Denner, will provide special music at Gresham United Methodist Church, 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 26. Attendees will enjoy this unique service, promises Pastor Bryce Feighner. John started playing the piano by ear at age 3, and has since shared the stage with John and Kate Denner groups like Carman, The Booth Brothers, The will be at Gresham United Inspirations, Greater Vision, Methodist Church Sunday, April 26, at 9:30 a.m. Royal Heirs, The The Theater in Port Huron, she Calvarymen, Gospelmen, Justified, The joined an all-star vocal group Forester Brothers Family, called The Chamber Singers The Rob Mills Family, and eventually met her soul­ Family Heritage, and many mate, John,” says Feighner. others. All are invited. Come and * Kate began teaching piano enjoy great worship and fel­ lessons at the tender age of lowship. 12. Gresham United “After a dazzling display Methodist Church' is located of academics and directing at 5055 N. Mulliken Rd., three full-production youth Charlotte. For more informa­ Zandra Siple is the queen of this year’s maple syrup musicals at the McMorran tion call 517-652-1580. festival. She has many interests including band and color guard. In this photo she is posing Tn the yard of her family home in Vermontville with her “rifle,” flag and sax­ ophone. Zandra Siple is the Sour Kangaroo in Seussical the Musical. She is sharing a laugh with Giana Rodriguez playing Baby Kanga. Siple aspires to major in musical theater at WMU. 2 for $15.00 Dinner Specials Saturday thru Thursday < 4-8 p.m. (that's every night except Friday) liVKA • Includes 2 Dinners ofYour Choice • 1/2 lb. Smoked Pork Chop • Country Fried Steak * Chicken Strips * Flat Iron Steak • Vegetable • Potato • Soup & Salad Bar • Dessert Nashville's Friendly y Family y Restaurant with Family y Prices! 113 N. Main, Nashville* 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM This is a photo of Zandra Siple as a toddler. She is the queen of this year’s maple syrup festival. audition for the musical the­ ater program at Western Michigan University. Zandra grew up in Vermontville and is eager to share her love for her home­ town as queen. “I love Vermontville,” she Nashville nsn. HOPPING said. “You get to know everyone. When you drive through town everybody knows each other and every­ body is friendly.” During the festival she will be meeting and greeting attendees. ‘T am really talkative and really outgoing,” she said. “ I will get to talk to so many people.” Duties as queen extend throughout the year and Zandra plans to attend festi­ vals throughout the state. “I plan to be in as many parades as I can to meet other queens around Michigan,” she said. 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You're HVtne Gat Occi Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC CHI 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! Search and Rescue conducts training at Maple Valley Michigan Search and Rescue will be hosting a K-9 training session at the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School Saturday, May 2, for dog handlers and field support personnel from around the state. MIS AR is a 501(c)3 non­ profit organization which provides training for search and rescue canines, handlers, and field support personnel to find lost and missing per­ sons, working directly with local law enforcement and families of lost persons. The members are volun­ teers, committed to provid­ ing highly trained and certi­ fied resources, who continu­ ously train in order to be pre­ pared for any eventuality. Trainings are conducted in wilderness and urban areas, in a variety of buildings and structures, and on bodies of water. MISAR dogs train in the following disciplines:: air scent or wilderness dogs — which can find any human scent in a particular area, both live and recently deceased; human remains detection (aka cadaver dogs) — find remains of the deceased; trailing dogs — follow the scent of a specific person and give a point of direction for the air scent dogs; disaster dogs — search for people in situa­ tions such as in the aftermath of a tornado. Team members and dogs also participate in communi­ ty events with law enforce­ ment agencies, fire depart­ ments, children’s groups, and other organizations to pro­ vide education about search and rescue operations and personal safety. For more information visit the webpage at www.MichiganSar.org. In addition photos of the dogs and their training may be found on Facebook. 852-1757 WcM-Jka Welcome 226 SWain Oft., S^asdviffe. SMZT 4.9073 Call Today to Schedule flppointment For prom �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, April 18,2015 — Page 3 FESTIVAL, continued from page 1 sandwiches and barbecue at 11 a.m., as well. The children’s parade, with the theme “Maple Syrup Making Through 75 Years,” will be at 11 a.m. Children should start lining up by 10:30 a.m. in front of the opera house. Cash prizes will be awarded for top places. Each child will receive items for participating. The official crowing ofthe queen and court members and introduction ofthe grand marshal will follow. The high school choir will perform at 11:30 a.m., the Glen Erin Pipe Band at 12:15 and Ezy Street Band at 1:15, followed by the grand parade with the theme “75 Years of Epic Sweetness” at 3 p.m. Sing Studios Choir will perform after the parade. Amusement rides will begin at 5 p.m. The main stage will stay busy with a performance by the Ionia Community Band at 5 p.m. and the Little Miss Maple Syrup Pageant at 6 p.m. in the opera house. Pedal tractor pulls, in front ofthe main stage, will follow at 7 p.m. Sunday Pancakes will be sizzling at 7 a.m. in the legion hall and at 8 a.m. in the fire bam. Activities will be ongoing at Maple Manor. A wood­ working demonstration, sawmill and other displays near will be set up near the -museum. The petting zoo, arts and craft show and flea market will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Forester Brothers and Family will perform on the main stage at 11 a.m., the same time that the Vermontville Lions Club will start serving chicken dinners. Mid-America’s amusement rides will run from noon to 6 p.m. The queen and court will be introduced at I p.m., and arm wrestling contest, egg . welcome VERMONTVII | r lRpf the original Maple Syrup Festival HOME OF dKEN BEARDSLEE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TRIKEOUT. CHAMPION A sign of the times at the comer of the village square in Vermontville is proclaiming the imminent arrival of the annual festival Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 24 to 26. toss and a pancake derby will follow. For a visit through time, the Vermontville Historical Museum will be open from I to 5 p.m. I^oo iod sic i pm W* ttnfofcirii ® ta fac . M stud fj । a Mis, Sasitlijiiiitfe* pMil ofitah »p- Itiwltfak sW ikopt^uw mi ml Ifittriibab m MMKiitip tub 10 (tomMtis M liltttata® ifepfi- psMtj. fail;. fjMtlllf*. ddioik 1 |RS fflWM1 fsalfl idittop*ta!M*1 felf rite*!*1 (jaldiFKttai llili : ii r 00 To VILLAGE OF The festival is sponsored by the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association, which recommends the following licensed syrup producers: Benedict Family Farm LLC, Dixon Farms, Haigh’s Maple Syrup and Supplies, Hill Top Maples, John Ripley, Martin Maple Products, Shaytown Sugaring, Pennock Family/Mari-Way Farms, Trails End Maple Syrup, Troop 46 Boy Scouts, Vermontville Festival Corporation and Wilson’s Sugar Bush. Additional information can be found on the website w w w v e r montvillemaplesyrupfestival.org or call 800-482-8780 or 517-726-0670 for.more information. For specific information by event: arts and crafts, 517-490-9295; flea market, 517-231-2829; 5K run, 517­ 331-1826; talent show, 269­ 275-8029 or email sing2studios@gmail.com; grand parade, 517-667-8071 or 517-726-1115. Mid-America rides, patiently witing, on the outskirts of the village of Vermontville for next weekend’s celebration of the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Big City Selection, Small Town Price Final Slout Players retro shows are today “Talk of the Talkies,” a Slout Players original is being performed today, Saturday, April 18, at 3 and 7 Saturd p.m. at the Vermontville Opera House. “It is a fun comedy filled with slapstick and good old fashioned fun,” said Director Sarah Shoemaker of Studios. Tickets are $8 for All That Glitters Full Service Floral and $5 for seniors/students. 234 N. Main, Nashville emo''’’ ****’ MAIN AFTERHOURS 517-852-9224 517-852-1691 Your Prom Headquarters! Tuxedo Rentals Big City Selection at a Small Town Price Annual Mapl Syrup Festiv starting at $79 (any vest and tie Included) with April 24th26th r local pick-up and local return Please order early for best selection • Blueberry Bismarks and Cake Corsages & Boutonnieres • Maple Bacon Donu Donuts • Lemon and Raspberry Bars• Maple Caramel Com • Maple Syrup • Cheesecake Maple Candy • Lemon Cupcakes • Brownies Hubert Dennis celebrates 90th birthday Order reryour your graduation cake 4 today! Graduation ■« cake special *75 J Bakery Hours: Tues.-Fri. 7am-4:30pm: Sat. Sam-lpm 223 N. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-0708 Family and friends are invited to a 90th Birthday Cupcake Celebration for Hubert Dennis on Saturday, April 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. at his home­ 9908 Carlisle Hwy., Vermontville Cards only. No Gifts please. All the latest trends including Glitter, Rhinestone, Decorative Wire and Rhinestone Bracelets STOP IN MAY 9r" FOR YOUR MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 951 Remember ...Florals, Balloons and Giftwarefor all Occasions are available in our local area. • Flowers • Plants • Balloons I �Page 4 - Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. April 18, 2015 First Pizza Puzzle Palooza a success Donald B. Adams NASHVILLE, MI Donald B Adams, age 72, of Nashville passed away Saturday, April 4,2015 at his home Donald was born in Muskegon, on January 3, 1943. the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Hilliard) Adams. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably dis­ charged in April 1965. Don is survived by his son. Ben (Nicktte) Adams; two daughters. Sissy (Otto) Adams, Jolene (Dale) Garrett; stepfather, Duane Hilliard; longtime compan­ ion, Julie Wait; eight grand- children and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert V. Adams and his mother, Dorothy Hilliard; brothers, Bob and Gene. A memorial service will be held at the Nashville VFW Post 8260 from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 26, 2015. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. Martha G. Bigelow HASTINGS, MI - Martha G. Bigelow, age 79, of Hastings Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Campus, Grand Rapids. Funeral arrangement have entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website'' at www .danielsfuneralhome .net Team Piece Out is winner of the first Pizza Puzzle Palooza. Members include (from left) Pat Richardson, Kathy Forsyth, Mary Collier and Tiffany Greenfield. NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Empty two-liters, boat­ ing safety and crime vic­ tims week One-pot labs, left after production of methampheta­ mine, are extremely danger­ ous. Most commonly used items are two-liter pop bot­ tles. Do not touch empty beverage or any other con­ tainer on the side of the road. Contact the local law enforcement agency instead. Boating safety class Boating safety classes will be at the sheriff's office in Charlotte from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday April 27, 28 and 30. This is a course for all boaters. All are subject to the same forces of nature while boating. Qualified, enthusi­ astic and experienced instructors provide instruc­ tion as a public service. There is never a charge for instruction. While the con- tent of the student manual serves as the basis for this course, it will also serve as a reference book in basic boat­ ing long after the course work is completed. The course meets the educational standards of the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, and fea­ tures a final examination as required by Michigan Law. Call Jerri Nesbitt at 517-543­ 5257 to register. Eaton County celebrates National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April is when the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department participates in National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by promoting victims’ rights, remembering crime victims arid the victim advocates who come to their aid. This week is focused on expand­ ing partnerships to serve vic­ tims of crime, enhance efforts to meet victims where they are and empower them as they pursue justice and recovery. The Crime Victims Foundation in Michigan will host the Annual Awareness and Recognition Program and candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, at the State Capitol Rotunda in downtown Lansing. Eaton County is fortunate to have eleven volunteer vic-, tims advocates who are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to assist victims as they work through a crisis or crime against them. Advocates are the “helping hands” of the sheriff’s office in serving the needs and rights of all crime victims. A thank you and acknowledgement goes to each of these advocates for the work they perform in helping victims of crimes. Teams Puzzle Mafia and The Nelson Crew pose for a group photo at the first Pizza Puzzle Palooza (from left) Janet Adams; Gary, Tracy, Eli and Alex Nelson; Matthew and Bethany Slaught. Eleven teams battled to complete a 1,000-piece puz­ zle, each of a varying design, at the first Pizza Puzzle Palooza. Forty-plus puzzlers of all ages gathered at Good Time Pizza for the Putnam District Library event Thursday, April 9. Participants had pizza, breadsticks and salad bar to begin, gaining stamina for the two-hour tourna- MOPS group to meet Tuesday 111 WEST STATE ST. HASTINGS, MICHIGAN, 49058 269-945-5029 Toll Free 888-213-3626 The Mothers of Preschoolers group at Vermontville Bible Church invites all local mothers of children up to 6 years old to attend the final two meetings of the season. “Join us for a morning of rest, instruction, support and affirmation,” said Lacey Cunningham, Vermontville MOPS coordinator.'“MOPS is a place for you to make new friends, share experi­ ences, laugh and express cre­ ativity through various activ­ ities. It is also where we draw upon Biblical principles per­ taining to womanhood, mar" riage and parenting.” Meetings begin at 9 a.m. The final meeting of the year will be Tuesday, May 19. ment, said Laura Scott, assis­ tant library director. Team Piece Out, consist­ ing of Mary Collier, Pat Richardson, Kathy Forsyth and Tiffany Greenfield, won the competition. A three-dimensional puz­ zle of the Eiffel Tower, donated by Janessa Hodge of Nashville, was raffled off midway through the event. Good Time Pizza owners Lacey Rasey and Jeremy Rasey also provided a $25 gift certificate and five ice cream gift certificates. The winner was deter­ mined by which team com­ pleted the biggest portion of its puzzle. “The puzzling event was welcomed with great enthu­ siasm and plans are for this to become a yearly event,” said Scott. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, April 18,2015 — Page 5 MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events May 1 Bird Harvesting & Processing Clinic, 9:30 a.m., Mary Guy’s house 4-H Dog Developmental Committee meeting, , 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Fuzzy Fun Horse Show, 9 am., Expo Center Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.. Carpenter’s Bam, Delton Horse Pre-registration (declarations) deadline Apr. 19 Apr. 20 Apr. 26 Apr. 27 Apr. 30 May 4 May 6 May 7 Poultry Pre-registration deadline Dairy & Dairy Feeder Pre-registration dead­ line Dog Pre-registration deadline General Leaders Pre-Fair 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 Low-priced presen ptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. We'll help you feel better! UHOMETOWNi jj iftaple Valley LUMBER & HARDWARE •pharmacy- 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI regular hours • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 852-0882 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.852.0845 • toll free 877.852.2601 • fax 517.852.0461 www. map! eval leyrx. <om Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com the Deanoo_MM_ter Jack & Judy’s Country Kettle Cafe . All Tfiat Glitters Full Service Floral & Vintage Jewelry 113 N. Main, Nashville (517) 852-9700 FLOWERS, PLANTS, BALLOONS & GIFTS for Weddings, Sympathy, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Every Day! HOURS: Open 7 Days 6am to 8pm Delivery Available • We Rent Tuxes AndJesus said unto them. Because ofyour unbelief: for verily Isay unto you, Ifye havefaith as a grain of mustardseed, ye shall say unto this mountain. Remove hence toyonderplace; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible untoyou. Matthew 17; 20 (KJV/ Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! E WOLEVER’S The disciples witnessed the power of Real Estate God firsthand but lacked enough faith in Him to cast out a demon. Doubt crept in, their faith grew weak and the possible Elsie E. Wolever Broker Res. (517) 726-0637 proved impossible. Don’t let it happen to 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 ’ Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 you. Believe in God with all ofyour heart, keep your faith strong, and there will be no limit as to what you can accomplish. A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. ■Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club tor boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special.” For information call 1-269-731-5194. 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 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........... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service. Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School............................ 9:45 Morning Worship............................. 11 Evening Worship............................... 6 Wednesday Family .6:45 p.m. Night Service ..... PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . . . 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 930 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 10:00 a.m. Church Service 1130 a.m. ........ Fellowship All Are Welcome! 234 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9224 • 517-852-1691 CINDY HEINSEN, OWNER HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! Call (269) 945-9554 Askfor our Sales Dept. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES I&VP iMBMve therapy _ 9:45 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 930 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:00 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship' 8:30 am Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship............................. 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State. Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday AM. Worship . . .1030 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 *A* Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. April 18.2015 harry Counlu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, April 20 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, green beans, orange, whole wheat roll. Tuesday, April 21 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, April 22 Turkey with Cheddar cheese, bun, broccoli Ched­ dar soup, coleslaw, banana. Thursday, April 23 Liver and onions, mashed potatoes with gravy, tossed salad, apple, whole wheat roll. Friday, April 24 BBQ chicken leg quarter, seasoned butterbeans, broc­ coli, jello with fruit, com­ bread. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, April 20 Chicken pasta salad, pick­ led beets, cinnamon apple­ sauce, wheat crackers. Tuesday, April 21 Bagel with cream cheese, cottage cheese, diced peach­ es, fruit punch. Wednesday, April 22 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, Mandarin oranges. Thursday, April 23 Hard boiled eggs, black­ bean salad, citrus sections, cookie. Friday, April 24 Sliced roast beef with Provolone cheese, bun, car­ rot raisin salad, applesauce. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, April 20 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, green beans, orange, whole wheat roll. Tuesday, April 21 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, April 22 Chicken Teriyaki with vegetables, brown rice, applesauce, Brussels sprouts. Thursday, April 23 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, spinach, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. Friday, April 24 BBQ chicken thigh, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, apple, whole wheat roll. Activities Calendar Monday, April 20 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings; Hand Crafts 12:45-2:30 p.m.; Painting Club 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo/Shuffleboard. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, April 21 Hastings: Wii Bowling Contest 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9: 30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; COA Board 2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. ; Blood Drive 1-7 p.m.; Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, April 23 Hastings: Line1 Dancing 9:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/ Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, April 24 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10: 30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Area students named to CMU honors list Central Michigan University has released its honors list for the 2014 fall semester. To qualify, stu- ftQth Birthday PartyAL v ©pen House Bruce Benedict •c Sat: April 25% 2015 • 2 - 7pm Bismark School House Comer of Bismark Hwy & Round Lake Rd. Sunfield Township • 517-231-7313for info J MAPLEWVALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC dents must earn a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Local students on the hon­ ors list include: Bellevue — Tyler Beachnau, Caleb Pizarro. Charlotte — Courtney Carlson, Kaitlin Ciampa, Jameson Cook, Michael Florian, Jonathan Hanje, Cooper Rush, Justin Steward, Miranda Steward, Caitlin Wagner, Lacy Worden. Dowling Griffith Cook-Kirsch. Nashville —Kyle Brumm, Lindsay Mudge. Sunfield — Victoria Hager, Alyson Spitzley. Vermontville — Stacey Jackson. • Jill Hickey • Tracy Janousek • Amy Peters 157 S. Main, Vermontville • 517-726-1300 We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes ntpresents... ttvtt Tickets available at the door.. Doors open 30 minutes before show. Concessions, Free Parking, Air Conditioning . Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping Call 945-9554 for4ffWads it’s 64th show in 20th season! t ®est priced? d? May 1 3 & May 8 -10,2015= t around for Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 3 pm & 7 pm and Sundays at 3pm*^ five theater' % Adults $10, Seniors (62 & up) & Students $8, Children 12 and under $5 *'*'*'’ " For Reserved Seating email therevue 1 @ yahoo.com or by calling 517-749-1229 (Cash or check Accepted) Main Street Theater House • 301 N. Main St, Nashville, M 49073 s^u, on Facebook --- The Revue (Nashville Theatre Group) and The Rcvue (Children's Theatre) M e-veee • • eeoe • o • • e «■■ ■ w h o JU A& & A z Ji'1 Z' Z The steamboat Sultana sank at the end of the Civil War while transporting over 2500 passengers. Most of the victims were Union Civil War soldiers that had been released from Confederate prison camps. (Library of Congress photo) The Lansing/Sunfield Camp 17 Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will continue its commemo­ ration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial with its next free Civil War history seminars on the Sultana Disaster. The seminar Tuesday, April 28, will begin at 7 p.m. at Sunfield United Brethren Church, 8436 W. Grand Ledge Highway (M-43), in Sunfield. The explosion of the steamboat Sultana occurred April 27, 1865. At the time, it was considered the worst maritime disaster in American history. Not only did more than 1,500 people die, but most of the dead were former Union Army prisoners of war, headed home to their families after their release from Andersonville and other notorious confederate pris­ oner-of-war camps. The Sultana was a 1,700ton steamboat with a capaci­ ty to carry only a few hun­ dred people. At the time of the explosion, the steamboat was grossly overcrowded with more than 2,500 sol­ diers aboard. Parts of the steamboat had to be re enforced to carry the extra passengers. It was headed for Cairo, Ill., when, a little north of Memphis, its boiler exploded. No lifeboats or life jackets were on the boat; loss of life was tremendous. Despite being America’s worst maritime disaster, it received little attention due to other events. President Abraham Lincoln had been assassinated April 14, and news about the hunt for Lincoln’s killers filled the headlines. Gen. Robert E. Lee had surrendered at Appomattox Court House April 19. The night before the April 26 Sultana disaster, John Wilkes Booth and his accomplice had been cap­ tured, and Confederate presi­ dent Jefferson Davis and his cabinet were still at large. Even today, few American history books mention the disaster. The question is then GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. -Call 945-9554 for more information. gfi raised, was the explosion an gUtl accident or a deliberate act of #5 sabotage? The Sunfield presentation V* is officially recognized by the State of Michigan, Civil War Sesquicentennial Sfb® Commission. irf Admission is free, and Ufiad refreshments will be served. Directions and maps to the GkW seminar can be viewed on the Lansing/Sunfield SUV website, W http://suvcw.org/miWjll7/017 home.htm and clicking on tok* the announcement link. uprii ■km i£V£RY:THING; NG;YO.l/;'N££D kupi qk iW fem ityfri AUTO REPAIR UM i 'arts • Repairs • Tires if AAR. Parts From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts In-Stock tfeji ^iBlj Located Downtown Vermontville 130 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-15OO % •K EWINGS GARDEN CENTER 'LANDSCAPING JJ"0", 0 , Children’s Musical Theater Theater is on comer of Main and Washington — (across from Hastings City Bank) Explosion of steamship focus of Civil War talk 10pff Syrup Syrup Festival Your Entire Purchase (excludes deliveries) 5715 South M-66, Nashville 517-852-1864 EwingLandscaping@yahoo.com Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 6:00; Sat. 9:00 - 4:00 S S �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 18,2015 — Page 7 Audience asks tough questions at road-funding forum i,** *1 frfok. ks*< L*^ w * £* *•*< *•* "t ritfa iju •*« *« ■ n Mt *''’’• • nkotltnii ®Sls’ felia®^ »‘ h in, ^iIr ® fetaJiu) *■ i jin®®! ansto by Fran Faverman Staff Writer The audience at the Tuesday evening forum held to provide insight into the Proposal 1 question that will appear on the May 5 ballot came prepared to ask tough questions. And they did. Prime among them during the event held at the Barry Expo Center was why did the legislature expect voters to do what the voters thought they had elected it to do. "We don't want to pay for redistribution of our taxes. Why didn't you pass a clean bill to fix the roads?" asked a man, adding, "I would have voted for it." His remark was greeted with applause. The sensitive issue was actually touched off by Sen. Mike Nofs. "I want to addressthis issue of the legislature punt­ ing it off to the voters,” said Nofs. “We didn't. We could not get a clean bill passed. There was more than one I could have voted for but we could not get the votes. Neither enough Republicans nor Democrats would vote for one." Rep. Mike Callton was also present at the time and had confirming evidence of Nofs’ frustration. "We needed a 60 percent majority in each house," said Callton, “and, when you are dealing with an initiative, you need more votes than for a bill." Callton was referring to the fact that, when a proposed constitutional amendment originates in the legislature as did the increase in the sales tax, a super majority is required. "The only way We could get anything done for road funding was to add in some money for other things,” added Nofs. “I don't like increasing the unearned income credit [$280 mil­ lion].” Addressing another sore point, Nofs called attention to a bigger picture. “With a $50 billion budget, by the time you get through with what you have to do, you have about $10 billion left,” he explained. “From that you take $2 billion to run the pris­ ons. You take some more and you've got maybe $3 or $4 billion left to find money for roads. What state department do you want to cut?" Another audience inquiry concerned the priorities ofthe Road Barry County Commission. said "Repairs," David Commissioner Solmes, "not new construc­ tion." Solmes added that 22,000 dead trees along Barry County roads were not sched­ uled to be removed due to a lack of money. Another audience member asked about affirmative action requirements, saying, "When are you going to hire Americans rather than for­ eigners who don't know one end of a shovel from anoth­ er?" Another topic drawing concern was the effects on seniors and others on fixed incomes. The general response was that $150 is a lot of money as are increased registration fees. It was Solmes who provid’ ed the Proposal 1 overview in the absence ofthe ailing Brad Lamberg, managing director of the Barry County Road Commission. "Proposal One raises the sales from 6 to 7 percent," said Solmes, of perhaps the most controversial portion of the ballot proposal. "It fixes a hole in the school aid fund. The hole is cheated by elimi­ nating the current state sales tax on gasoline and diesel fuels.” Using a power-point pres­ entation set up on two screens, Solmes began with the three taxes on feels: the federal tax at 18.4 cents, the state fuel tax at 19 cents on gasoline and 15 x cents on diesel fuel, and the state sales tax of 6 percent. The state sales tax goes almost entirely to education with a small amount to transportation proj­ ects. The federal tax is redis­ tributed to the states; MDOT gets 75 percent; the remain­ der goes to road commis­ sions, cities and villages but not to local road agencies. Federal red tape makes some of this money useless except for larger projects; it cannot be used for maintenance. Continuing he went into how the state funds roads: the taxes on gas and diesel feel and state vehicle registration fees. In Michigan the average vehicle registration fee is about $100. These fends are distributed through Act 51, a very complex state law. Under Act 51 MDOT gets 39.1 percent and 39.1 percent goes to road commissions. The remaining 21.8 percent goes to cities and villages. Using a very complex formu­ la with funds distributed through urban primary, urban local, snow fend, local roads, population, and local mileage, a county road com­ mission decides how to allo­ cate its fends. Moving onto the condition of Michigan roads, Solmes pointed out that Michigan now ranks last in per capita spending on roads. One ofthe major reasons for this is the decline in fuel tax revenues. Beginning in 1997 when rev­ enues were $900 million and rising to a peak of $950 mil­ lion in 2002, revenues began declining and now are at $830 million in 2011. "People were driving more fuel efficient vehicles and were making fewer trips. You didn't just hop into the car and run to the store for one item; you com­ bined trips," he said. The decline in revenues has intersected with increased costs for everything the Barry County Road Commission and other road commissions buy. Using 1997 as a base year costs for diesel fuel have risen from 50 cents a gallon to $2.77 in 2014-15, a 454 percent increase. Emulsion, the liquicLstuffput down with gravel, has gone from 51 cents to $1.79 per gallon, a jump of 251 percent. Asphalt has risen from $15.70 to $51.50 per ton, an increase of 228 percent. Similarly plow trucks sold in 1997 for $112,590 now cost $233,599 each, an increase of 107 percent Road salt has increased from $34.70 a cubic yard to $75.70, a jump of 118 per­ cent. Using an everyday produet bought by almost everyone, milk at $2.63 a gal­ lon is now $3.08, an increase of 17 percent. Turning directly to what passage of Proposal One means, Solmes walked through the result of a 1 per­ cent increase. Using a 2013 Michigan median family income of $48,273 and after deducting nontaxable items, approximately $15,000 of income would be available for spending on taxable items, thus exposing a family to an increase of $150 in sales tax most likely to be passed on to education because the distribution of the tax is con­ trolled by the Michigan con­ stitution to the school aid fund, community colleges, and career technical educa­ tion. The basic source of confu­ sion about Proposal One lies in the other laws taking effect only ifthe voters approve it. For the road commission the most important of the laws attached to the proposal are the changes in how fuels are taxed at the pump and vehicle registration fees. Taking the fuel tax first Solmes said the state sales tax on fuels is eliminated; he observed that when gasoline hit $4.00 a gallon, motorists were paying more in sales tax than they were in gas tax. He also added the state gas tax had been increased in 1997 from 15 cents to 19 cents when it should been increased by 11 cents rather than 4 cents. The new tax would be a 14.9 percent levy on every gallon based on the wholesale price of gasoline or diesel fuel. Because the wholesale price of fuels is so volatile an annual running average would be calculated; 14.9 percent would be applied to the average to meet the need­ ed amount of funds. While 14.9 percent would be a floor it is also a movable ceiling; the percentage could rise should the average be lower. The ceiling is limited in how much it can increase because the total revenue is not allowed to increase by more than 5 percent annually. This plus the fact that the taxes would be dedicated to road funding provides a more sta­ ble source offunding than the current system. The second change is the elimination ofthe discount on registration fees currently enjoyed by motorists through the first four years of owner­ ship of a new vehicle. What one has paid for registration when one takes delivery of the vehicle is what one will pay as long as that vehicle is registered in Michigan. Registrations for hybrid vehi­ cles will increase by $25 a year; electric vehicles will pay $75 more per year. Truck registration fees for heavy trucks are also increase by an estimated $50 million. Ultimately the big question Lions two strokes back of Pilgrims for top GLAC spot The Greater Lansing Activities Conference began its first varsity boys’ golf season Thursday at Centennial Acres where Lansing Christian edged Maple Valley by two strokes to win inaugural jamboree. Lansing Christian took first with a score of 181 on the Sunrise .nine. Maple Valley was second with a 183, followed by Lakewood 191, Olivet 194, Leslie 211, Stockbridge 227 and Perry 246. Maple Valley’s Rage Sheldon was the day’s top individual, firing a 40. The Lion team also got a 45 from Hunter Hilton a 49 from Ryan Mudge and a 49 from Dillon Walker. Hilton was tied for fifth individual­ lyLansing Christian had three guys in the top five. Parker Jamieson fired a 42, Nick Jamieson a 43 and Hunter Block a 45 to lead the Pilgrims. Lansing Christian also added a 51 from Jack Zylastra. Ryan Feasal led the Lakewood Vikings with a 46, which put him in seventh place * individually. Lakewood’s Brady McNees fired a 47, Joe Parks a 49 and Hayden Klotz added a 49. The top group of individu­ als also included Leslie’s Phil. Stuart who shot a 44 and Olivet’s Drake Norton who scored a 46. The Lions met their old rivals from the Kalamazoo Valley Association, Delton Kellogg, at Mulberry Fore to. open the season Monday. Maple Valley scored al76215 victory over visiting Delton Kellogg. Maple Valley guys record­ ed the day’s top three scores. Jordan Denton led the Lions with a 40. Sheldon shot a 41 and Hilton a 42 for Maple Valley. Walker added their team’s fourth score, a 53. Delton Kellogg was led by Kevin Beaudry’s 48. The Panthers also got a 52 from Dreke Lutterbeck, a 57 from Turner McCowan and a 58 from Logan Lumbert. for Barry County voters according to Solmes' presen­ tation is $3.1 for county road funding, $638,000 in protect­ ed city and village road fend­ ing, a share of the $300 mil­ lion for education to Barry County schools, and $570,000 for local revenue sharing. However the road commis­ sion doesn't get all its dollars at once. As Solmes explained, there were concerns about the likelihood of artificially inflating costs because many of the firms went out of busi­ ness or switched to other kinds of project; the time lag over three years before the commission gets $3.1 million in one chunk is designed to avoid the problem. Byrnes introduced the members of the panel put together by the Alliance. Besides Sen. Nofs and Rep. Callton, panelists included Barry Wood, Hastings City Council; Michael Brown, Barry County Administrator; Jeff Mansfield, Hastings City manager; and Thomas Enslen, Thomapple Kellog School superintendent. Nofs said the proposal is a responsible approach to road funding and Callton said road funding was a political conundrum. Hastings Councilman Barry Wood chose to read a statement indicating his opposition to the increase in the sales tax and to many of the measures that would go into effect ifthe sales tax increase is approved. His remarks were greeted enthusiastically by a signifi­ cant portion of the audience. Michael Brown said about $430,000 would go to town­ ships but the county general fund budget is not affected. Jeff Mansfield said the city would get $275,000 and it would help ease fixing roads, and Thomas Enslen said the extra money for education could be used to replace the value in salaries lost due to erosion through inflation. He added that he was there for kids. 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Brighton got the win in the opener, holding the Blackhawks to two hits. He struck out 11 and didn’t walk a batter. Brighton also had a single and an RBI in the victory. The Lions had seven hits, including two each for Jacob Brighton and Beau Johnson. Jacob Brighton scored three runs for the lions and drove in one. Payton Rourke and Alec Hosmer had RBIs for Maple Valley. A four-run fourth inning rally put the Lions comfort­ ably in front. Johnson got the win in game two, striking out 11 and giving up three hits and one earned run in six innings. He walked two Leslie batters. The Lions took a 1 -0 lead in the top of the first then tacked on an other run in the third. Leslie scored its lone run in the bottom ofthe third inning. Johnson and Rourke had the two Lion RBIs. Rouke’s was his eighth of the season to that point. Andrew Brighton, Jacob Brighton, Johnson and Rourke had the four Lion hits. The Lions also worked six walks in the ballgame. The Lions had just two errors total in the two games. Brock Weiler stole two bases in the opener, and Andrew Brighton, Jacob Brighton Maple Valley’s Gunner Tobias slides safely into home as Fowler’s Mason Pline waits on a throw during game two of their non-conference doubleheader in Vermontville Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) and Johnson each had one stolen base on the afternoon. Johnson also got the win in the opening game of a non-conference doublehead­ er with Fowler Thursday. The Lions won that game 12­ 2 then finished game two in a 1-1 tie after seven innings. Johnson struck out five, walked two and gave up two hits in the opener, over the course of four innings. 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As part ofour service to a married couple, we update the “community spouse estate plan” so as to provide for the spouse in the nursing home with a supplemental needs trust if necessary, then when the spouse in the nursing home passes away, the assets would flow to the kids or other beneficiar­ ies. A good community spouse estate plan will result in the nursing home spouse remaining Medicaid eligible, all the while preserving assets for the family. things out Johnson and Andrew Brighton had three RBI each in the victory, both collect­ ing three hits. Andrew Brighton had a single, a dou­ ble and a triple. Johnson had a double to go with two sin­ gles. Rourke also belted a dou­ ble for the Lions. He drove in one run. Jacob Brighton had two RBI and Tobias, Hosmer and Luke Cosgrove had one RBI apiece. The Lions rallied for a run in the bottom of the sixth inning to tie the second game at 1-1. Jacob Brighton drove in Andrew Brighton to even things up. They had the Lions’ only two hits in the game. Lion pitchers Jacob Brighton, Brock Weiler and Jace Heinze combined to allow seven hits and two walks through seven innings, but limited Fowler to one unearned run in the top ofthe second. Maple Valley is at Jacob Brighton pitches for Maple Valley during game Potterville today (April 18) two of his team’s doubleheader with visiting Fowler in and will return to league Vermontville Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) action Tuesday with two games at Stockbridge. Robert J. Longstreet Longstreet Elder Law & Estate Planning P.C. 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3495 06867506 LONGSTREET ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING P.C. H/gft school honors students of the month Students of the month for Maple Valley High School are (from left) Nathan Gorman, freshman, Elizabeth King, sophomore; Wyatt Ledford, junior and Katie Blodgett, senior. Students are chosen based on good attendance, attitude and character, positive behavior, classroom participation; being respectful and responsible. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday. April 18,2015 — Page 9 County commissioners quiz each other on meetings by Dong VanderLaan Editor Chasing meeting reports outside of their own formal dispensing of business Tuesday had Barry County commissioners scrambling with questions, clarifications and suggestions. “I’ve been approached by people from the board of health committee who say they want $6,000 from us to help them do their garden in Eaton County,” said Commissioner Jim Dull, referring to a community gardening project sponsored by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. “I voted against it,” responded Vice Chair Joyce Snow, who serves with Chair Craig Stolsonburg and Ben Geiger as commissioner representatives to the committee, “$6,000 could buy a lot of vegetables.” The program, as described at Tuesday’s meeting, encourages and assists area groups in developing com­ munity vegetable gardens for the benefit of residents. Dull’s objection came in that the $6,000 being requested of Barry County for a project largely based in Eaton County represented an unwise investment if it didn’t benefit Barry County resi­ dents-. “The health department had a very experienced volun­ teer who not only manned the gardens, but also organized the volunteers,” explained Geiger. “That person is no longer providing his services. The position needs the expert­ ise of a Master Gardener, but also someone to keep the volunteer netwbrk going. “Hopefully, that person, after organizing volunteers, will work themselves out ofa job, but we don’t want an eyesore or assets to become a detriment now.” Stolsonburg justified for­ warding the funds based on the fact that the position is also structured to work with Master Gardeners in Barry County. He also had. advice for his fellow commissioners regarding the process of the discussion. “If you have concern about votes at a certain meet­ ing, ask ahead of our meet- ing,” suggested Stolsonburg. “To bring this up now at a public meeting 'of commis­ sioners where we don’t have all the information seems like ‘gotcha politics’ because the question is asked in front of everybody.’ Dull responded that he was questioning Stolsonburg at Tuesday’s meeting because he, Dull, had not been in attendance at the board of health committee meeting. “You could have asked me about this three or four days ago,” explained Stolsonburg. “Then, you could have asked me again at this meeting and I’d likely have more information for you.” Tuesday's meeting also included approving the following: • Re-appointment of Tom Rook to the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee. • Amended bylaws for the Barry County Agricultural Promotion Board providing consistency with an amended ordinance established by the board. • A budget amendment reflecting increased revenue and expenses for jail inmate health insurance claims; health insurance payment changes for county correc­ tions officers reflected updated plan enrollment; court programs; bullet-proof vest purchases; and purchase pay­ ments for two vehicles approved in the 2014 budget but actually purchased in 2015. • Monumentation surveyor agreements with Brian Reynolds; Arrow Land Survey; Pathfinder Engineering Inc.; Crane Land Survey; Carr and Associates LLC; Exxel Engineering; Jonker Land Surveys PC; and David Lohr PLS. • Prepaid invoices in the amount of $2,615,385; claims in the amount of $48,545; and commissioner mileage reimbursements in the amount of $974. • A contract with Dill Rasch Appraisals to provide commercial and industrial property appraisal update services for 2015-16. 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Main, St. For Information call 1 (800) 482-8780 or (517) 726-0670 or www.vermontvillesyrupfestival.org The Producers take pride in bringing you Pure Maple Syrup & Maple Products. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! �Page 10 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, April 18,2015 Early ‘horseless carriage’ days were adventuresome When Glenn H. Young returned from Lansing with his new Oldsmobile in November 1902, he opened the door to local women drivers, for within a week his wife also was learning to run the machine and “thus becomes Nashville's first lady auto driver," noted The News. Mrs. Young’s proficiency at the wheel paved the way for future female motorists in the area. Pauline Miller Downing Is seen in this 1920s photo with the family vehicle. This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News April 16, 1985. In early February 1902 local entrepreneur Joseph C. Hurd was riding around Nashville on a three­ wheeled, gasoline-powered Thomas Auto-Tri, the first automobile to be used in the village. Two weeks later, his friend Fred White tried a spin on Hurd’s vehicle and promptly smashed into a tree, injuring his knee so badly that he had to be con­ fined to his home for a spell. According to the diary of his wife Ella, John Taylor, a Nashville machinist and crate­ From that time on, as maker, ordered this Mitchell June 1, 1911, and took delivery of it 21 days later in autos became increasingly Grand Rapids. After he brought it home, the Taylors (seated in car) took friends and popular and affordable, the relatives for joy rides through the local countryside. In his spare time, John ran the misadventures of local motorists were grist for car for hire at a nominal fee to local folks needing transportation to nearby communi­ humorous anecdotes related ties. In this photo the car bears a 1911 Michigan plate. in detail by The Nashville spectacular runaways as hors­ ought to do, with a few extra News. Continued next page es reacted frightfully to sights evolutions thrown in, he The earliest accounts dealt and sounds of the “infernal started out Monday to see the with an increasing number of machines” that soon would scenery from a new view­ ever so lightly, but in coming down the Boston hill the replace them as an acceptable point speed of the car .became mode oftransportation. He got along pretty well The transition, however, until he was coming in from somewhat accelerated by the was not without its trials. The his Maple Grove farm. He declivity, and Ed thought he mechanics and maneuvers of was coming along into town would put on the brake, but horseless carriages often at a very moderate rate of instead of shifting his foot taxed the skills and patience speed, for Ed believes in from the speed lever, he of novice drivers, and many moderation in everything pushed it down. The car responded with an may have longed for the reli­ except accumulating acreage ability and comparative tran­ [the 1913 Barry County atlas extra burst of speed, and Ed quility of horse-and-buggy shows Liebhauser owning was seized with an attack of days. Following are a few 270 acresjust south ofMaple what would be buck fever in Nashville News stories attest— Grove]. He had one foot on an amateur deer hunter and ing to the tribulations suf­ the speed lever, touching it pushed the speed lever down fered by local auto owners 02712461 during those transitional years ofthe early 20th centu­ ry- June 11, 1908 — If there is any one fellow in this sec­ tion who knows all about automobiles, that chap is Ed Liebhauser. He has been tak­ ing automobile magazines ever since there were any such publications, and his learned dissertations on car­ buretors, sparking plugs, tonneaus, friction clutches, sliding gear transmissions and all the rest of that junk have made him the envy of every one ofus who ever had the automobile fever. Last winter he bought an auto, a high-class touring car, and he has kept it in the bam at home ever since, dis­ secting and assembling it until he knew just exactly what every lever, bolt and screw was for and just where it belonged; He had that car down so fine that he could give cards and spades to the man who made it and then talk him into a fever in 20 minutes. Satisfied that he was com­ petent in every particular to run the car out and make it do everything that a car ▼ ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Maple Valley Schools 2015-16 Food Service Owner Maple Valley Schools 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml 49096 The Maple Valley Schools will receive sealed Bids for Food Service until 2:00 PM, local time, Friday, May 29,2015. Bids received after 2:00 PM will be returned unopened. Bids shall be mailed, or delivered in person, before the 2:00 PM deadline, to Darryl Sydloski, Director of Finance, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. Bids can also be delivered in person to the location of the Bid opening, at the Administration Building. They will be opened publicly and read aloud immediately after the bid time. All Bids will be evaluated at a later date. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will take place on May 1, 2015 at 2:00 PM local time, at Central Office; 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. Maple Valley Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we tolly and actively support equal opportunities for everyone. All qualified bidders are encouraged to submit a Proposal for this project regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. All Bids submitted shall remain valid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the Bid Date. Maple Valley Schools reserve the right to waive any irregularities, reject any or all Bids, or accept any Bid, which, in their opinion, will serve their best interests. More information can be obtained by calling Darryl Sydloski at 517-852-9699 ext. 14 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 18,2015 — Page 11 From previous page flat. The car promptly showed him that it was capa­ ble ofdoing something fancy in the speed line and cut loose a pace that so bewil­ dered Ed that he forgot he was steering a derailed loco­ motive and he gave the steer­ ing wheel a twist that switched him into the gutter at the side of the road, where the donderOus machine turned turtle, throwing Ed half a city block. As soon as his foot left the speed lever, the sprinting of the machinery came to a stop, but it was too late to avert the catastrophe. Unhurt except as to feel­ ings, Ed came on into town by hand, but it took Bill Woodard and his stoneboat to bring in the machine, Cantankerous cars were not the only problem facing which had a badly smashed wheel and a few other marks early motorists. Rough, narrow roads that were insuffer­ably dusty and impassable muddy became a daily trial of high life on the road. April 20, 1911 - One of to those venturing out in horseless carriages. On occa­ LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information we obtain will be used forthat purpose. Please con­ tact our office at the number below if you are in active military duty. This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your darnages, if any, shall delimited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Peggy L. Cappon, ->..a-single woman, whose address is believed to be 530 North-Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Ml 49058, to the United States of America, act­ ing through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture now known as United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, dated July 24, 2009 and recorded July 27, 2009 in Barry County Register of Deeds at Instrument 200907280007778, Pages 1-6, and in which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of April 9, 2015 the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Four & 66/100 ($105,264.66) Dollars including interest at 4.8750 percent per annum. Interest is $11,7134 per day. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in case made and provid­ ed, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged property, ■or some part thereof, at public venue, at Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 P.M. on JUNE 4,2015. Said prem­ ises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan and are described as follows: The South 3 Rods of Lots 19 and 20 and the East 44 feet of the South 3 Rods of Lot(s) 21, HASTINGS, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 1. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or abandonment, if abandon­ ment occurs after sale. NOTE: Pursuant to MCL §600.3278, if the above-described property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the per­ son who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemp­ tion period. DATED: April 9, 2015. David L. Porteous Attorney for Mortgagee MCCURDY, WOTILA & PORTEOUS, PC 123 West Upton Avenue, P.O. Box 206 Reed City, . Ml 49677 TELEPHONE: (231)832.3231 (04-11 )(05-02) accompanied by A.E. Bassett, started on his first trip, going over into Eaton County. Everything went nicely until they were about two miles north of Kalamo and on the way home. Then Charlie, who was at the wheel, attempted to cross a bridge on two wheels. Since they were not going fast enough to accomplish this feat, the result was disas­ trous. Fortunately the occu­ pants were uninjured, but it took the highway commis­ sioner several hours to repair the bridge, and Arthur and Charlie spent the remainder ofthe day getting the car into shape to resume their trip home. At present, Charlie is nursing his wrath and await­ ing a return of his nerve and several diverse repairs p from the factory. July 25, 1912 — In order to get any satisfaction out of an automobile, one must sion, horses were called upon to rescue the “infernal have at least four wheels machines” from roadside mud or other emergency situ­ under it. It will go for awhile ations. Merrill Hinckley, the bareheaded young driver of on three, but it is unsatisfac­ this car, is the only one identified in this early photo. He tory, to say the least. This is official. began driving at a young age and gave instructions to W.H. Burd and Len new auto owners in the Nashville area. Feighner, out with their fam­ Nashville’s enthusiastic stuck,” as he expressed it, ilies, found out all about it automobilists owes his life being unable to get out either Thursday, when they started and liberty to the fact that he forward or backward. After a for Charlotte to hear the is a married man. Something time, he gave it up and com­ “Great Commoner.” The had gone wrong with the fix­ menced using his lungs, and machine was running just ings on the lower part of the his wife finally heard him lovely, and the party was machine, so he jacked it up and went to his aid, getting enjoying the ride immensely and crawled under to repair him by the pedal extremities until they were within seven it. When he got ready to get and pulling him out of his miles of Charlotte when the out, he found he was “plumb predicament. No, won’t tell rear of the machine dropped his name. Doc Morris knows suddenly on one side. It kept going, and Mr. Burd, who too, but he won’t tell. June 6, 1912 — Even Al was the pilot, kept the craft Lentz is not exempt from the on the road until it stopped little troubles that assail several rods further along. automobilists. Last Saturday, Looking around to discover he and a party of friends what the trouble was, they went out for a ride and in found the rear south wheel attempting to turn around at lying in the grass on the TO ALL CREDITORS: Emery’s comers, south of north side of the highway,: The Grantor, Sandra Jean Ostroth (date of birth 6/9/1950) the village, backed out of the while the car had been skid­ ding along on the brake­ who lived at 434 _ East Court road into the ditch, the abut­ Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, died shoe. ment of the bridge stopping March 21, 2015. There is no per­ Aug. 1, 1912 — Heniy C. sonal representative of the sett­ him from going clear into lor’s estate to whom Letters of Quaker Brook. With the Glasner has discovered a Administration have been issued. assistance of a couple of more material matter than Creditors of the decedent are neighboring farmers, he suc­ compressed air which might notified that all claims against the ceeded in getting back on the be used to inflate automobile Sandra Jean Ostroth Living Trust dated December 2, 2014, as road, with no damage to the tires in case of emergency, amended, will be forever banned car and but little to the occu­ but which he refuses to rec­ ommend. Last Saturday, unless presented to Thane pants. Ostroth, Trustee, within four Henry wanted to make a trip July 11, 1912 It ’ s months after the date of publica­ to Battle Creek, and one of mighty queer how quiet tion. Notice is further given that the some of our local automo- his tires was in very bad Trust will thereafter be assigned bilists can keep concerning shape. Always ready in such and distributed to the persons their accidents, but once in a cases, he procured some entitled to it. while a story will leak out. rags, papers, etc., and pro­ Dated: April 15, 2015 The latest concerns Charles ceeded to stuff the blooming Attorney: John L. Teeples Teeples Law, PLLC Raymond and his Winton. thing. It worked very satis­ 25 Ionia Ave. SW - Ste. 230 Charlie has spent several factorily until they were Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 weeks studying the vitals of nearly to Battle Creek. (616) 776-7200 The first hint of trouble Trustee: Thane Ostroth the infernal machine and was 5889 Baldwin Rd. consequently quite eager to was a pungent odor that Oxford, Ml 48371 try it out. So last Thursday, seemed to fill the air, but one (248) 703-4772 77595761 he got the machine out and of the party attributed it to the breakfast food factories in the city. Some smoke was seen issuing from the stuffed tire, the oily rags having caught fire either through friction or spontaneous com­ bustion. Henry made a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public Accuracy record run to the nearest Test for the Vermontville Township May 5, 2015 farmhouse, and a bucket Special Election has been scheduled for brigade soon had the car out TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2015 at 2:00 pm of danger. Oct. 31, 1912 — Jpe at the Vermontville Township Office, Hurd, one of Nashville’s 120 E First St., Vermontville, Michigan. garage men, is an inventive The Public Accuracy Test will be conducted to demon­ sort of cuss, and his latest strate that the program and tabulators to be used to discovery is something to take the place of the numer­ tabulate the ballots of the election have been prepared ous high-priced cylinder in accordance with the law. lubricants fpr. a,utorftdbrtes. Vermontville Township Election Commission He'has not quite decided as 06839582 yet to put it on the market, LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE for it needs experimenting to make it the peer of any other, but time will undoubtedly remedy that. Roy Mead left his Ford at Joe’s place the other day to be overhauled, since it did not seem to be working right Joe took it out for a trial spin, looked it over and decided it was shy of oil, which it sure was. Roy told him there was oil in a can in the machine, so Joe dug out a gallon tin can and filled up the oil reservoir with the “oil.” Then he took another little spin around during the course of which the machine went dead, with the cylinders so solidly set it took half a day’s work to loosen them. There seemed to be plenty of oil in the tank, and Joe couldn’t figure out what the trouble was, until he and Roy got to talking matters over and finally discovered that Joe had filled the tank with a fine grade of maple syrup that Roy had placed in the tonneau of the machine. Well that was sure some sticky mess. The syrup had burned on the cylinders and pistons until emery wouldn’t touch it and the tank and pipes were sweetly clogged with it They are gradually elimi­ nating it though, and hope by the time maple syrup season comes again to have the machine in running order, ready for another gallon. 5K run/walk Sunday in Delta Township There will be a 5K run/walk, Sunday, April 19 at 10 a.m. at Sharp Park in Delta Township. Proceeds will be for the purchase of memorial plaques for three Eaton County Deputies who were killed in the line of duty. All are welcome to this family fun event. Bring the kids to check out police cars, boats, motorcycles, the SRT truck, and more. There will be a SRT obstacle course for the kids. The race begins at 10 a.m. Sharp Park is located at 1401 Elmwood Road in Lansing. For further information call Lt. Mark Wriggelsworth at 517-816-8196. Vermontville Village Residents Please DO NOT barricade or rope off any Village street right of way during the Maple Syrup Festival. Vermontville Village Council 77595722 VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP 2015-2016 MEETING DATES The Vermontville Township Board each month at 7:00 p.m. April 30,2015 May 28, 2015 June 25,2015 July 30,2015 August 27,2015 September 24, 2015 meets on the last Thursday of at the Opera House October 29, 2015 November 24, 2015 (Tuesday) December 22,2015 (TUesday) January 28,2016 February 25,2016 March 37,2016 The Vermontville Township Fire and Ambulance Committee meets on the Thursday before the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Bam. October 22,2015 April 23, 2015 November 19,2015 May 21, 2015 December 17,2015 June 18, 2015 January 21, 2016 July 23, 2015 February 18, 2016 August 20, 2015 September 17,2015 March 24,2016 The Vermontville Township Woodlawn Cemetery Committee meets on the Thursday before the last Thursday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in the Village Office. October 22, 2015 April 23,2015 November 19, 2015 May 21,2015 Qecember 17, 2015 June 18,2015 July 23,2015 August 20,2015 September 17,2015 January 21,2016 February 18,2016 March 24,2016 The Vermontville Township Library meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the library. April 14, 2015 October 13,2015 May 12, 2015 November 10, 2015 June 9,2015 December 8,2015 July 14, 2015 August 11, 2015 September 8, 2015 January 12, 2016 February 9,2016 March-8,2016 �Page 12 — Jusl Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. April 18. 2015 A look back at the syrup festival another tremendous success The winners of the Kiddies parade competition line up for a photograph. pau| Revere and a frjend Kuft and Rgche| Hartenburg rode through town ih the Kid’s parade. To mark the 75th anniver­ sary of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, the Maple Valley News is reprinting stories on thefes­ tival published over the decades. This article was first published in the Maple Valley News, April 30, 1975. As it has for the past 35 years, this village with a population of less than a thousand played host over the weekend to several times that many people, who jammed Main Street to enjoy the festivities that mark the end of another successful maple syrup season. An estimated 12,000 to 15,000 people from all over the world gathered in the vil­ lage to help celebrate the springtime occasion by eat­ ing pancakes covered with local syrup. They cheered the parades, visited the many booths displaying local maple products, rode the head-spinning carnival rides and, in general, had fun. High point of Saturday’s festivities was the coronation of Queen Debbie Hawkins by the retiring queen Dawn Harmon. Queen Debbie was attended by her alternate, Lynne Benton, and her court made up of Tammy Gearhart, Jeanette Johnson, Linette Cole and Raejean Moon. To point out the Bicentennial theme of this year’s festival, Lt. Gov. James Damman presented Vermontville Village President Vernon Trowbridge with a bicenten­ nial flag and charter. Lt. Gov. Damman was also the parade marshal. Because the festival this year was planned around the bicentennial and early American theme, ' several local citizens were dressed in old time costumes to help make the day more festive. From the 9:30 am. invo- cation by the Rev. Gary Lyons of the Vermontville Methodist Church to the end of the square and round dances at the Opera House and the high school, every­ one seemed to enjoy the day’s activities. The always popular chil­ dren’s parade was won by Beth, Glen and Matt Ewing, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ewing of Vermontville. Their prize­ winning entry was entitled Liberty Bell. Second place went to Kim, TR, Mark Myers, and Robin and Craig Rathburn, portraying a bicentennial family, and third place winners were Kurt and Rachel Hartenburg, children of Mr. and Mrs. Burr Hartenburg of Vermontville. The grand parade, the largest ever for a syrup festi­ val, stretched completely through town and lasted more than an hour. First Flexfab Engineering trust. Around the world? Queen Debbie Hawkins and her court were the focal point of the activities Saturday. place for floats went to Cub Scout Pack 649 for their entry entitled Salute to Liberty. Second and third places went to Brownie troop 353 and Thomapple 4-Hers for their entries entitled Salute Betsy Ross and Covered Wagon. Area maple producers lined the streets displaying and selling maple products. Winning first place in divi­ sion one for maple syrup was the Terry DePue family. Sweepstakes winner was Mrs. Carl Gearhart. The always popular farm­ yard zoo attracted an unusu­ ally large crowd. The zoo, sponsored by the Vermontville Jr. Fanners 4­ H Club, featured many baby farm animals with their mothers as well as an exhibit portraying the role ofthe 4-H in the community. •In the arts and crafts exhibit, visitors were able to witness an old fashioned quilting bee and to watch demonstrations of wood carving,, spinning and weav­ ing. . Robert Smith of Nashville had an outstanding display of Indian relics and a number of other Indians demonstrated authentic Indian arts and crafts. 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No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 Garage Sale ANNUAL MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Name brand clothing, housewares, toys, books, breakfast room table with 2 chairs (solid wood) and much more. Young Living Essential Oils independent distributor available. Thursday, April 23rd., 3pm-8pm, Friday, April 24th, 9am-6pm, 503 S. Main Street, Nashville. LARGE GARAGE SALE: Woodworking tools includ­ ing some antiques and clamps of all kinds, baby items, toys, baby-5T clothes, adult clothes, very nice china cabinet & many misc. household items. April 24-25th 8:30am-5pm. 3411 S. Ionia Road, Bellevue. Business Services There were many horses and a bunch of pretty girls in the parade. From previous page old melodrama presented by the Maple Valley Players, under the direction of local English teacher, Dorothy Carpenter. As always, much of the activity of the day involved eating. The day started with pancake and sausage break­ fasts sponsored by the maple Valley Band Boosters and by the American Legion. Thousands of pancakes covered with maple syrup and backed up with sausage were consumed during the PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspa­ per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights 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. 06858423 day. Local churches served hundreds ofdinners and footlong hot dogs and cotton candy were always in evi­ dence. Many producers sold maple candy and maple Cream which the festive visi­ tors munched on as they enjoyed the activities. This year again, the festi­ val continued into, Sunday.. Sunday’s activities'included the pancake breakfasts, the arts and crafts exhibits at Maplewood School, the Lions Club pig roast at 11 a.m. and the woodchopping contest and pancake derby at 3 p.m. Vermontville’s his­ toric museum was also open. New generator funds needed elsewhere To the editor: The Nashville Village Council is again being asked to buy a $7,000-plus genera­ tor for the office/police department. When asked to supply a business case for the purchase, there are no answers to the question. Who chose to shut the vil­ lage office down the last time the power went out? The Nashville Post Office stayed open to serve the community and had no generator (committed to job and community). Would rev­ enues be lost by the Village? No, residents could still pay their sewer/water bills and taxes could still be paid. The village has a drop box that was used two to three times during the council meeting BASEMENT WATERPROOFING: PROFESSIONAL Basement Services waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/liApril 9, the-clunk ofthe drop censed. Free estimates. box as it closed each time (517)-290-5556. should have been a clue. If the office had chosen to stay GARAGE DOOR & opener repair special. $30 off broken open, they could have hand­ spring or opener repair. Free written receipts for payments estimates. Call Global Dis-made during the outage peri­ Doors, od, the same as other busi­ count Garage (616)334-3574. nesses in town did. The Nashville Police Farm Department is- normally a FOR SALE RESTORED One officer patrol. Should "Letter- Series" John Deere they be in the office or out Tractors; A, B, D, L, LI, GW patrolling a village with the & R. AlsoTrailor plows; #23,44-H and 55-H. Two re­ power out? To me that is easy to answer, they should stored cylinders available. Call 616-891-0055 leave mes-be on patrol watching over sage. the village during the outage. The police department does not house inmates and is not ter uses for this type of manned 24/7. Should they money that would be ofmore need a warrant they could go benefit for the community as drive and get it, which they a whole such as the fence on currently do because they the north side of Putnam have no working fax, as has Park that -is in need of been reported at numerous replacement or repair, new council meetings. A creative Central Park flower boxes to solution by Trustee Terry compliment the streetscape Zoerman is to donate a used that was brought up by the fax to the police department. building and grounds parks When the village was with­ committee, parking lot main­ out a chief of police, one of tenance behind the down­ our officers, Officer .Erich town, added parking behind Fritz, stepped up to fulfill the Central Park, even taking duties. The village, per their care of the Scout- Hall, the policy, should have compen­ village owned building with sated this officer for taking broken and boarded up win­ this position. 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The Lakewood girls topped the Lion ladies 103­ 34. Lansing Christian does not have a girls’ team this spring. Lakewood and Maple Valley met as part of a Lakewood Tri the week before spring break, with the Lakewood boys and girls also scoring lopsided wins over the Lions that afternoon in the non-conference com­ petition. Olivia Ricketts and Jadelyn Stewart had the three victories for the Lion ladies Tuesday, all in the field. Ricketts was just a couple feet off her PR from a year ago with a throw of 111 feet 3 inches 16 win the discus. She also took the shot put with a mark of 32-1. Teammate Rachel Morris was second in each of the throws, getting a mark of 30­ 7 in the shot put and 98-0 in the discus. Samantha Morrison won the two hurdle races and the two jumps to score 20 points for the Lakewood ladies. She took the high jump by clear­ ing the bar at 5 feet and flew 14-11.75 in the long jump. On the track, Morrison won the 100-meter hurdles in 15.43 seconds and the 300meter low hurdles in 48.48. Betsy Reynolds had a big day for the Vikings. She anchored the Lakewood 400meter relay team, which won in 58.90 seconds, won the 100-meter dash in 13.74, the 200-meter dash in 29.56 and the 400-meter run in 1: 11.38. Lakewood swept the relays on the girls’ side, with the 3200-meter relay team winning in 12:31.86, the 800-meter relay team win­ ning in 2:09.23 and the 1600-meter relay team win­ ning in 5:18.98. Brooke Stahl did well in a couple of longer races for the Lakewood ladies. She won the 800 in 3:05.43 and the 1600 in 6:42. Teammate Davita Mater won the 3200meter run in 14:49.65. “A lot of people per­ formed well and had their personal bests, especially the distance runners,” said Viking head coach Jim Hassett On the boys’ side, Viking teammates Hunter Karrar and Andrew HansenMcClellen were side-by-side throughout the 3200-meter InviteBteBfeezer— Save on LARSON® Storm Doors and Insulating Storm Windows during the Anniversary Sale now through May 15. Whether you want to add more light or improve energy efficiency, adding a LARSON® storm door or Insulating storm window is a quick, easy way to refresh your home. STORM DOORS Maple Valley’s Isiah Gam races to a third place finish in the 110-meter high hur­ dles during Tuesday’s GLAC Tri against Lakewood and Lansing Christian at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) run. The freshman, Karrar, edged the sophomore, Hansen-McClellen, at the finish by less than half a sec­ ond. Karrar finished in 11:18.28 and HansenMcClellen in 11:18.65. Hassett said both guys set new PRs (personal records), pushing each other. HansenMcClellen had typically been finishing just ahead of Karrar. The third place fin­ isher in the race was their teammate, freshman Andrew Mathews, who was more than a minute and a half back. Lakewood’s boys won the first three relays of the day, taking the 3200-meter relay in 9:27.01, the 400-meter relay in 47.63 and the 800meter relay in 1:38.69. Kevin Foltz set a new per­ sonal record by a foot to score the only points in the boy’s pole vault, winning for Lakewood by clearing the bar at 8-6. Lakewood also got the only points in the high jump with Tyler Schrock clearing the bar at 5­ 8 and Cole Rickerd second at 5-0. Griffin Quisenberry added a first place jump of 19-2.25 in the long jump to place first for Lakewood. The Lions took the other two field events on the boys’ side, with Cole Decker win­ ning the shot put at 42-6.75 and the discus at 121-8. Maple Valley’s boys swept the shot and took two of the three scoring places in the discus. Maple Valley’s only win on the track among the three teams came from Trent Carpenter, who won the 100- Maple Valley’s Rachel Morris fires off a throw in the discus competition during her team’s GLAC dual with Lakewood at Maple Valley High School Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) meter dash in 11.51. Lion head coach Matt Gordeneer was also impressed with freshman Cayden Courier’s time of 12.01 in the race. Lansing Christian had Martin Lang win the 200 in 23.29 and Trace Henderson take the 1600-meter run in 4:44.09. The Pilgrim boys also took the 1600-meter relay in 5:05.75, with a blis­ tering anchor leg from Henderson. Lakewood’s boys won the rest of the events on the track. Noah Caudy won the 110-meter high hurdles in 15.14 and the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 23.50. Jacob Rickerd took the 800-meter run in 2:16.91 and Jacob Kelly the 400 in 58.46. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions a little better in game two, but drop two to Leslie Maple Valley picked up its play for most of game two, but offense was hard to come by all afternoon long as the Lions dropped both games of their league dou­ bleheader with Leslie Tuesday. The Lions fell to 0-4 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference with 14-0 and 11-2 losses to the visiting Blackhawks. Taryn Medina had the only hit off Leslie’s sopho­ more pitcher in the opener. The Lions struck out 11 times and walked once. Emma Franklin only allowed five Leslie hits, pitching for the Lions, but walked 11 batters. The Lions also had four costly fielder errors that led to Blackhawk runs. The Lions scored their two runs in the top of the first inning of game two and kept things close until the bottom of the sixth when Leslie exploded for eight runs. Michaela Johnson was 3for-3 with a double and an RBI in the game two loss for the Lions. Carlee Allen, Emily Morris and Medina also had hits for the Lions in game two. Franklin took the loss. She allowed two hits, walked six and struck out one. Lion head coach Jim Schwartz said his team’s defense showed some room for improvement again in game two. Maple Valley Emma Franklin from the Maple Valley varsity softball team and William Hammond from the varsity boys’ track and field team have been named this week's Maple Valley High School Athletes of the Week. RACE, continued from page 1 committed nine errors in the Ann Arbor to Grand Rapids have signed up for the race. game two defeat. Fowler took a pair of non­ To enter go to the website conference wins over the www.runningfoundation.co host Lions Thursday. Fowler m/Maple_Syrup_5k to register online. To have a shirt for took game one 19-4. Bridget King paced the the event register by this Lion offense, recording a double and two RBI. Franklin, Rachel Morris, Megan Bonney, Johnson and Medina also had hits in the loss. The Lions fell 18-3 in game two. Medina had a single, a double, scored a run and drove in one in the loss. Emily Morris, Johnson and Bonney added one hit each. The Lions are now 1-6 overall this season. Maple Valley junior center fielder Bridget King hauls in a bouncing ball during the bottom of the second inning of game two against Leslie Tuesday afternoon at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley High names Athletes of the Week Monday, April 20. Registration will be available the day of the race from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Preregistered participants may pickup a packet Friday, April 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Vermontville, at a booth in front of the museum. 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They have an extensive portfolio of local completed projects including: Moo-Ville, Hastings City Bank corporate; Hastings Public Library; Dairy Queen; Mensch Manufacturing; Holiday Inn Express; Commercial Bank; Grace Church; Citizens LLC — bean plant upgrade; Carbon Green Bio Energy; upgrades at Pennock Hospital and Flexfab. They also specialize in assisted living homes such as Northpoint Woods Health Campus in Battle Creek and Green Leaf Living Center in Elkhart, IN. Other projects include Jackson Community College student dorm rooms and remodeling at Michigan State University. Hickey Electric is a full-service dealer of Kohler and Generac generators; one of the leading companies for Kohler sales in Michigan in 2014. In addition they have donated back to their community by: installing light poles at the Fuller Street athletic field; wiring the sound system in Nashville for the annual Father’s Day car show and holiday music season; wiring the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope; assisting with theatrical lighting for Main Street Theatre, home of The Revue. For more information on their products and services visit the company website at www.hickey-electrlc.com; “Like” them on Facebook or call 517-852-0925. Hickey Electric is located on 5995 Guy Road, Nashville. PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES HOMING TOGETHER, SERVING VOU .WHEELER'S C MARINE SERVICE^ Two Qs Trumble Agency 228 N. Main Street 517-852-9680 517-852-9928 225 N. Main Street 207 N. Main Street 517-852-9910 «^7wuwicniii?t 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair SfreeUide 'Pizzeria Shane Gillean Owner . 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 204 S. 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Main Street 517-852-9207 of Nashville Your Hometown Grocer 517*852-1991 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-04-25.pdf 480db60cedc8c93b1953d3ebc1b6e5a4 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY new Ue*srSy5»W ei*GGQsQ rii*S* y.. 5’’» 4SQ51 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 17, April 25, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Ice cream sundae for thousands Everyone is invited to help break a world record by Shari Carney StaffWriter News media, social media, television and radio are churning with invitations to break a world record, an ice cream sundae world record. To accomplish the task, 2,200 feet of vanilla ice cream, strawberries and chocolate will be served Saturday, May 9, at noon right down the middle of Main Street in Nashville. Whipped cream and maraschino cherries will adorn the top ofthe sundae. This endeavor began with an idea presented by a group of Nashville citizens, at the Love Where You Live con­ ference in February, spon­ sored by the Barry Community Foundation. Speaker Peter Kageyama challenged attendees to bet­ ter their communities by cre­ ating emotional engagement, art, fun and beauty. The Nashville coalition jumped on the fun element and dreamed up the award winning entry of the day with the breaking of a world record for the longest ice cream sundae. With a cash prize of $500 from the Barry Community Foundation for coming up with the most Members-of Nashville Route 66 Business District (from left) Janette Brodbeck, Jeremy Rasey and Kylie Chapman pose with MOO-ville ice cream, world record breaking sundae spoons and a poster. Posters will be displayed in area communities to help spread the word of the world record-breaking attempt. This is a prototype of the giant ice cream sundae which will be set up on Main Street in Nashville Saturday, May 9, at noon. This 10-foot section will expand to 2,200 feet of MOO-ville ice cream, strawber­ ries, chocolate syrup, whipped cream all dotted with cherries. Come one, come all to help break a world record. interesting idea at the February conference and partnering with the newly developed Nashville Route 66 Business District, the idea came to life. “When it came time to brainstorm how to put Nashville and our new streetscape on the map, it made sense to connect MOO-ville to the downtown with a fun event,” said Shauna Lea Swantek, the vil­ lage library director. “Many people have come to know our local creamery and love visiting their petting zoo. We want to connect those visi­ tors to what downtown has to offer also. Breaking a world record featuring MOO-ville ice cream might just help us do that. After all, we’ll need a lot ofhelp eating all this ice cream.” The clubhouse at Mulberry Fore Golf Course was the scene of a trial run. Business district n\embers participated in the construc­ tion of a 10 foot section of ice cream and toppings. Their reward was to eat the creation. Souvenir color-changing spoons to commemorate the See RECORD, page 4 ‘Peter Pan Jr.’ takes the stage in Nashville Friday The Revue, a local chil­ dren’s and adult community theater group, is launching its 20th season with the everpopular Disney’s “Peter Pan Jr.” More than 70 area chil­ dren are taking part in the production, said Pat Campion. Show dates are May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. Friday shows are at 7 p.m.; Saturdays at 3 and 7 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. Based on the Disney film and J.M. Barrie’s enchanting play, “Peter Pan Jr.” is a modem version of the time­ less tale about a boy who wouldn’t grow up. The score includes new arrangements bf classic Disney songs such as “Following the Leader,” “You Can Fly,” “The Second Star to the Right” and “Yo Ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me.” Although the performanc­ es will take place in Nashville, the young actors hail from many area commu­ nities. Kennedy Allyn, Sierra Bentti, Meghan Borton, Jordyn and Kierstyn Downs, Amy and Alex Forsberg, (Gavin and Grayson Patton, Grace Green, Kali and Jalyn Grimes, and Anna and Kate Haywood are from Hastings. Kaitlyn Baker, 'Hannah Carpenter, Lucy Estep, Betsy Foltz, Josh Peters, Aiden Roth and Jenna Wells repre­ sent the Lakewood area. Chase Dannenberg and Katy Raphael are from Middleville. Kay Bansemer; Ben Benedict; Michaela Cheeseman; Elizabeth Christopher; Jay Cow; Grace and Gloria Guernsey; Kayli Hansen; Carson and Corbin Hasselback; Jared, Travis and Julia Mater; and Zhanna Reid are from the Maple Valley area. Madison and Parker Auten, Elli Bau, Stanley Bullard, Adam Cates, Sadie Earegood, Kollin Gonser, Ellie Greer, Jillian Rodgers, Kyra Macomber, Genevieve and Isabel Rudy, Meghan Sheets, Ethan Smith, Allison Zwiker are from Charlotte. Grace Losey is from Potterville; Addie See MUSICAL, page 5 In This Issue “Peter Pan Jr.” is coming to Nashville. Pictured are Logan Bowers (standing, from left) Kayli Hansen, Riley Poll and Stanley Bullard (seated) Cameron Wells, Zhanna Reid and Kali Grimes. This is a production of The Revue and shows will be the first two weekends in May at Main Street Theatre. Volleyball game raises money for Relay for Life Nashville residents active in state Angus association Valley baseball ups GLAC mark to 5-1 with two wins over Panthers Lions win at Hankerd Hills to move into first in GLAC �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, April 25,2015 Winter reading wraps up at Putnam The grand prize winner . the teen/adult winter reading program was Bonnie White. White won a $25 gift certifi­ cate toward a specialty cake of her choice from Simply Sweet Bakery. Nearly 40 readers participated at Putnam District Library’s event with the theme “A Baker's Dozen.” Book titles were chosen which began with letters to spell “Putnam Library.” When one word was completed, readers received a prize such as a Tshirt, tote bag, or coffee mug. If readers-completed both words (13 books), they earned a baker's dozen doughnuts from the bakery. Morgan Feldt, Feldt, Vickie Ashley, Angie Walker, Britani Shilton, Emily Mater, Marge Wolff Wolff, Laurie Brooke, and Jenna' Kopka Bonnie White is the winner of Putnam District earned the baker’s dozen. Library's teen/adult winter reading program. White The goal of the teen/adult poses with a prize certificate for a specialty cake from winter and summer reading Simply Sweet Bakery. programs is to challenge readers to read outside of met the challenge, said namlib.org or Facebook. Prizes were sponsored by their comfort zone by select­ Director Shauna Swantek. ing authors and genres they Watch for information about the Friends of Putnam might otherwise not read. the summer program coming District Library. This year’s readers definitely soon by visiting www.put- Cast members from the upcoming production of “Peter Pan Jr.” Jared Mater (from left) Parker Auten, Madison Auten, Aubrey Pintar and Grace Guernsey treat the Putnam District Library Never Land Tea Party to a short scene from the play. Library’s tea party takes an enchanted trip to Never Land New fishing regulations take effect immediately The Natural Resources Commission finalized sever­ al regulations impacting the 2015-16 fishing season at its’ meeting April 9. Fishing reg­ ulations are adjusted annual­ ly to ensure Michigan’s fish­ eries resources are managed properly and to provide the best benefits to anglers and the public. Due to the Natural Resources Commission’s temporary loss of regulatory Hohte Cookin' /^ack I Judy's\ Country \ Kettle Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM authority, several regulations were not determined in time for the start of the 2015-16 angling year, which began April 1, and consequently were not printed in the hard­ copy version ofthe Michigan Fishing Guide. However, there are several areas of the guide that have an orange star to indicate that changes possibly would be forthcom­ ing. A few of the changes are Friday Night Specials All-You-Can-Eat Cod, || Perch, Shrimp, Clam Strips or Catfish | Saturday Night Specials Featuring Prime Rib, BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork & Dressing All dinners include Soup & Salad Bar nt presents... Tickets available at the door. Doors open 30 minutes before show. Concessions, Free Parking, Air Conditioning highlighted below; full details are online at Michigan.gov/fishingguide. New hook restrictions: • New hook restrictions are in place to protect against salmon snagging in some waters. Bass season changes: • Catch-and-immediaterelease fishing for bass is now allowed all year, statewide (unless otherwise closed to fishing). Refer to the printed fishing guide for waters closed to fishing (such as Sylvania Wilderness Area, designated trout waters closed to fishing). Inland trout and salmon regulations: • Regulations affecting brook trout minimtim size limits have changed, and there is a new regulation creating the Upper Peninsula’s Brook Trout restoration areas. The 2015 Michigan Fishing Guide is available at all major retailers and online at Michigan.gov/fishingguide. it’s 64th show in 20th season! Children’s Musical Theater May 1 - 3 & May 8 -10,2015 Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 3 pm & 7 pm and Sundays at 3pm Best prices ” 1 around for ZZ kve theater! .<1 Adults $10, Seniors (62 & up) & Students $8, Children 12 and under $5 For Reserved Seating email therevue 1 @ yahoo.com or by calling 517-749-1229 (Cash or check Accepted) Main Street Theater House • 301N. Main St, Nashville, MI 49073 Theater is on comer of Main and Washington (across from Hastings City Bank) See us on Facebook The Revue (Nashville Theatre Group) and The Revue (Children’s Theatre) Children of all ages gather to hear the story of Peter Pan as shared by library direc- tor, Shauna Swantek. Putnam District Library’s annual children’s tea party took guests on an enchanted trip to Never Land with the help of The Revue’s Cast of “Peter Pan Jr.” Satuday, April 18. Over 50 children, teens and adults joined in experiencing the story of Peter Pan, learning why not to “Smile At a Crocodile/’ following the leader like the Lost Boys and capturing their shadows. Pixie dust popcorn, walk the plank celery, grape can­ College Day will be Friday Maple Valley High School is hosting College Decision Day Friday, May 1. Seniors will wear T-shirts or other apparel representing the college/university/military branch or work arena they will be attending after high school. “I am really hoping the town gets involved as well and represents the college/university they attended in hopes of sparking further grades interest,” said Tina Westendorp college advisor. non balls, pirate hot dog ships, Nutter Butter croco­ diles and mermaid lagoon punch \yere served by community members. Nashville’s local Seasonal Co-op donated fairies for door prizes and the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Queen Zandra Siple and some her court members served tea party guests. Putnam District Library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 517-852-9723 for infor­ mation on this and other pro­ grams. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Purchase your spoon early and help us set the world record for the LONGEST ICE CREAM NRSHVILLE SUNDAE. Spoons on sale at Syrup Festival and most Nashville retailers. 9 9 USIMESSDISTBIC Cool Looks 207 N. Main St, Nashville • 517-852-0313 oeeezgoo o For y°ur convenience, please use back entrance & �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 25. 2015 — Page 3 Volleyball game raises money for Relay for Life Relay for Life received nearly an $800 gift thanks to the efforts of junior high school -staff and students. Nashville residents active in state Angus association Michigan Angus breeders attended the 2015 Michigan Angus Association Annual Meeting and Banquet last month in Jackson. Bob Zellmer of Nashville was elected vice president of the board of directors. More than half of the Junior Achievement Award winners were Barry County 4-H members, three of whom are from Nashville. Pictured after receiving their awards are (front row, from left) Paige Zellmer of Nashville, Kendra Merriman of Lowell, Amanda Kosal of Deckerville, Jaycie Brown of Pinckney, Maggie Reid of Eaton Rapids, (back) Austin Pillars of Martin, Dylan Kennedy of Nashville, Blake Pillars of Martin and Brady Zellmer of Nashville. (Photo by Casey Jentz, American Angus Association.) Family Support Center taking part in Prevention Awareness Day ffitoillStilfto'l1 (dlijw F wta jlSasoml tiiffif* ai b bpItW inwi® ®sS ilM® gun The Family Support Center of Barry County invites area residents to join when the group attends Prevention Awareness Day at the state capitol Thursday, April 23, at 11 a.m. The event, now in its sev­ enth year, aims to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month and honor all children and families in the state of Michigan. Prevention Awareness Day will be again include a rally, procession and the planting of a pinwheel gar­ den. According to event organizers, the pinwheel is the nationally recognized symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention — it is a reminder of childhood and also stands for the belief that all children deserve great childhoods because they are the future. The Family Support Center of Barry County is organizing a group from Barry County to meet Thursday, April 23, in the Kmart parking lot to leave at 9 a.m. and caravan to the capital. The theme for Child Abuse Prevention Month is “The Power of One.” The rally will include speakers and entertainment supporting the belief that child abuse and neglect can be prevent­ ed. Rally speakers will include Dr. Stephen Guertin, chief- of pediatrics at Sparrow Hospital; Nick Lyon, Department of Health and Human Services direc- YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the ■Expectations of our Clients and Customers! Weichert, Realtors' Sally Magoon Realtor 269-986-5737-C sjmll511@yaho6.com Ken Babcock Emerald Properties 111 N. Bostwick St, Realtor Charlotte, Ml 48813 www.emeraldrealtyco.com 517-652-5575-C kdcbabcock@gmail.com U/alKer s Variety ‘Come me on down to Walker’s Variety Store for or all ofyour household needs. needs" HUGE Sidewalk Sale All Syrup Festival Weekend MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED 205 S, Main St, • Nashville M fsm 8S2-063? ♦ M~F 9-6. tor. f(F2 tor; State Rep. Lisa Lyons; State Senator Rebecca Warren; Tom Kearns, presi­ dent of the National Exchange Clubs; and others. The goal is to have at least 500 attendees coming to the event. A Legislative Education Day component will again be added to Prevention Awareness Day to will afford Michigan Children’s Trust Fund grantees and other child advocates an opportunity to educate legis­ lators about prevention needs and current programming across the state. The subsequent proces­ sion will walk down Michigan Avenue. According to organizers, participation in Prevention Awareness Day will enable attendees and their organiza­ tion to join with others as a positive presence of support in the belief that child abuse and neglect can and must be prevented; reinforces taking responsibility for champi­ oning healthy child develop­ ment and nurturing environ­ ments, key components to the foundation of a thriving society. Organizers said estimates show that implementing effective policies and strate­ gies to prevent child abuse and neglect can save taxpay­ ers an estimated $124 billion annually. A free lunch will be pro­ vided to all participants. To RSVP, or for more information, call Family Support Center, 269-945­ 5439. The Maple Valley Jr. High raised $783 for Relay For Life in a ‘Staff vs. Students’ volleyball game on Thursday, April 2. The first game pitted sixth against seventh graders with the sev­ enth graders winning on a rally by Josey Terpening in the last minutes of the game. “The seventh graders went on to play the eighth grade team and found a worthy opponent,” said Jassen Dowling, teacher. The eighth graders won in the last moments to face the staff. The students jumped out to four-point lead until Dowling came in with four straight aces on his serves. The staff went on to beat the students to keep a perfect ■record in the staff vs. stu- dents series. The students in attendance were able to receive free popcorn thanks to the class of 2015 and raise money for a worthy cause. This Friday, the school raised money for Relay For Life and the V Foundation with a MOO-ville ice cream party. Later in May, the jr. high students are planning a Relay for Life field day. NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Avoiding home improvement scams Spring is arriving in Michigan and so begins planning summer projects. As the tulips blossom so do home improvement scams. Some of the scams involve “contractors” at the door offering to repair a roof, repave a driveway, windows, and siding — all for a price too good to be true. They will ask for full payment but then either do substandard work or no work at all. It is difficult to investigate and prosecute these individuals as they are usually out of the area when the homeowner is alerted to a problem. To protect against home improvement scams: • Get recommendations from friends, neighbors or from a representative at the local hardware/home improvement store. • Check with the Better Business Bureau, www.bbb.org, or Consumer Protection Agency at 1-877­ 765-8388 • Get everything in writing — don’t rely on verbal con­ tracts or warranties. • Ifthe deal is good “today only” it may be the worst deal ever. • Don’t pay the total bill up front. Gall 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! Big City Selection, Small Town Price All That Glitters Full Service Floral 234 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9224 517-852-1691 Your Prom Headquarters! Tuxedo Rentals Big City Selection at a Small Town Price starting at $79 (any vest and tie included) with C/''or/c local pick-up and local return Please order early for best selection Corsages & Boutonnieres All the latest trends including Glitter, Rhinestone, Decorative Wire and Rhinestone Bracelets STOP IN MAY 9th FOR YOUR MOTHER’S DAY FLOWERS Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-1 Remember ...Florals, Balloons'and Giftwarefor all Occasions are available in our local area. • Flowers • Plants • Balloons �Page 4 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, April 25,2015 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Daniel Travis Phillips VERMONTVILLE, MI Daniel Travis Phillips, age 49, of Vermontville, died April 17, 2015 at his home with his wife and father by his side; after a 8 1/2 yr. bat­ tle with brain cancer. He was the son of Rollin (Rusty) and Sharon (Anger) Phillips, bom on February 28, 1966, in Saginaw. He is survived by his par­ ents; wife, Mickey- Ann (Loftus) Phillips; his chil­ dren, Alisha Marie Phillips and Jessica Lynn Phillips and two grandsons, Logan Mitchell and Bryce Carter Daniel; two brothers, Paul Eugene Phillips and Mark Charles (Kathy) Turnbull; niece, Addison Ireland Phillips; nephews, Quinton Huff and Tyrell Turnbull; in­ laws, Pat and MaryAnn Loftus; brother-in-law, Kelly Patrick (Norma) Loftus. Also he leaves his dear friends, Judy Manteufel, Gary Darling, David Weese, Jeremy Aidkock, Jim Kramer ,Tom Heiss, and Lee Heighten. He met and married Mickey Ann Loftus on October 22, 1994, at First Congregational Church in Vermontville. Together, they had many fur babies: Stoli, Sonya, Mandy, Taslin, Cody, Ava, Keegan, Zipper, Sheiia, Josey and Sam. Dan graduated from Dow High School, Ferris State University and Lansing Community College Dan was captain ofthe fly­ ball racing team "Quick Silver" where he enjoyed Seasonal Co-Op "A little store with a whole lot more” 301 S. Main St, Nashville • sn 852-9777 (across from Dollar General) • Mother’s Day Gifts • Hand Made Items • Antiques • Man’s Cave --------------------------------- Hours:------------------------------------ Tues. - Thurs. llam-5pm • Fri. llam-7pm • Sat. 9am-5pm Thank you to our friends and neighbors for the food, money and visits during the illness and death ofour Mother and Grandmother Ida Schrock A special thanks to Dr. Ted Coy, Margaret Kyser (with Hospice), and Daniels Funeral Home. May God Bless You All. Daughter, Sara Ann and Fred Yutzy Granddaughter, Ida Mae and David Hochstetler Grandsons: William and Martha Yutzy, Lavem and Linda Yutzy,/ Ben and Carol Yutzy, Enos and Lovina Yutzy racing their border collies and filming the races. He was also involved in filming features for Animal Planet and Purina Dog Sports. His greatest passion was live streaming the Can Am com­ petitions. He was the owner of "World of Dog Sports". He produced and designed cus­ tom spring loaded boxes for fly ball racing around the world. World records were set using his boxes. He was a cable splicer for the Board of Water and Light in Lansing, state licensed auto mechanic, pipe insulator with Local 47, video photog­ rapher and movie producer with Blended Planet Productions. Arrangements are being taken care ofby.Palmer Bush and Jensen Funeral Home, Delta Chapel, Lansing. Cremation has taken place as per Dan's wishes. A memorial will be held on May 23, 2015 at Emerson Park, Midland. Pavillion C at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Pastor Roger Bauer officiating. kr. Friday, May 1 Bacon ranch - chicken salad, broccoli raisin salad, fruit cup, bun. Hot dog, bun, three bean salad, potato wedges, fruit cup. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, April 27 Wednesday, April 29 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, orange, whole grain roll. Chef salad, pasta salad, banana, whole wheat roll. Thursday, April 30 Tilapia, brawn and wild, rice, peas, coleslaw, grapes. Friday, May 1 Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, apple, whole wheat roll. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, April 27 Seafood pasta salad, beet and onion salad, applesauce, cookie. Tuesday, April 28 Sliced ham and Provolone cheese, bun, coleslaw, diced peaches. Tuesday, April 28 Pancakes, turkey sausages, seasoned potatoes, cinnamon applesauce, fruit cup. Wednesday, April 29 BBQ meatballs, brown rice, mixed vegetables, cauli­ flower, banana. Thursday, April 30 Tilapia, brown and wild rice, peas, carrots, apple­ sauce. Friday, May 1 Roast beef, mashed pota­ toes with gravy, broccoli, apple, whole wheat roll. Activities Calendar Monday, April 27 - Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Hand Crafts 12:45­ 2:30 p.m.; Painting Club 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo/Shuffleboard. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, April 28 Hastings: Wii Bowling Contest 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 29 - Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Delton: April birthdays. Thursday, April 30 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music w/Ken 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/ Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. RSVP for Mother’s Day Party. Friday, May 1 - Hastings: Exercise 9 ajn.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. RSVP Party. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Apr. 26 Apr. 27 event are on sale for $1 in advance. They will be avail­ able for $2 the day of the event. “The record of 1,772-feettwo-inches was set Nov. 9, 2014 in Poinciana, FL. To break the record, the down­ town portion of M-66 will be closed down and the project team will be using over 220 eight foot tables and a lot of ice cream and toppings,” said Swantek. On April 27, 2015 Ardath The Nashville Route 66 (Hynes) Wilcox will turn 90. Ardath Wilcox will celebrate 90th birthday Business District is a group She has two children , seven of over 40 local businesses grandchildren and seven focused on supporting each great grandchildren. other. The goals of the group Ardath’s family would like are to provide an opportunity to invite you to participate in for local businesses to better a card shower to help her celnetwork and support each ebrate this special occasion. other, to provide" opportuni­Please help us give her a ties for business to give back ■birthday to remember by fillto the community, and to ing her mailbox with birthday support the efforts underway wishes. Cards may be send to make Nashville a destina­ to: Ardath Wilcox, 8605 tion location. Grand Ledge Hwy., Sunfield, MI 48890. SHOPPING 517-852-0868 Thursday, April 30 Breakfast bread, cottage cheese, grapes, fruit punch. Tuesday, April 28 RECORD, continued from page 1 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml Country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, orange, whole grain dinner roll. Wednesday, April 29 Chef salad, pasta salad, pineapple. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Nashville It Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, April 27 You're In, You're Out... You're KRfhie Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WK GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. Apr. 30 May 1 May 2 May 4 May 6 May 7 May 10 Maayy 11 May 12 May 15 May 16 May 17 A Fuzzy Fun Horse Show, 9 a.m., Expo Center Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Carpenter’s Bam, Delton Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Episcopal Church Horse Pre-registration (declarations) deadline Poultry Pre-registration deadline Dairy & Dairy Feeder Pre-registration dead­ line Dog Pre-registration deadline Science Saturday, 9 a.m., Old Hastings Public Library Bldg. „ General Leaders Pre-Fair 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 Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Ag Awareness Day, Expo Center State Poultry Show, Eaton County Horse Point Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center Mildred “Petie” Latta Would like fo thank Daniels Funeral Home, ' Nashville Baptist Church especially Pastor DeGroot and Pastor Deano Lamphere for Petie’s beautiful Celebration of Life Service. Also many heartfelt thanks to the “luncheon group” at Nashville Baptist for the wonderful luncheon they provided. Thank You to everyone who sent cards, flowers and for the dona­ tions made in memory of Petie. A very special Thank You to MagnumCare of Hastings, the awesome staff that gave our Mom such great care and love while she was a resident there, also Great Lakes Hospice for their guidance and care. Thank You to all of our Friends and Family for your prayers and support. Wayne & Sherry Gould and Family Mary Rose & Family �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple VaHey News" Saturday. April 25. 2015 — Page 5 MUSICAL, continued from page 1 Noffsinger, Pennfield and Elena Stolberg, Olivet “Ben Benedict has a spe- cial note because he is the last ofthe five Benedict boys to be involved with The From the Pulpit Focused on Jesus means knowing Christ by Pastor Nancy Fancher 01135657 tatami* ilDunfedefftt-matiaiW- 'tamfaiir «lW rilatahMtW i^ta wtrtHH* Nashville and Vermontville United Methodist church­ es and Maple Valley Community Center ofHope “You Y carefully study the Scriptures. You think that •they give you eternal life. These same Scriptures tell about me, but you refuse to come to me to have that life.” John 5:39-40. Bible study and church work will not give you eternal life. It is possible to memorize the entire Bible and be able to discuss it in detail and yet not experience the truths found within it. It is a temptation to prefer the book over the author. Keep in mind that a book will riot confront you about your sin or encourage you to success, it is the author who will. Books can be ignored. It is much harder to avoid the One who is knocking on your door for entry into your heart. It is an easy thing, really, to read the Bible regularly and not follow through to application. Reading God’s word for the purpose of getting the daily responsibility done before hurrying off for the day is an easy thing to do. Taking the time to ask Jesus where we fall short on the passage of the day or asking God to assist us in the topic area we just read are a second step in the process. Taking time to talk with the Lord is a healthy component to morn­ ing devotional time. Each time we go to serve God through our activities of the day, we desire the Lord to be with us and assist us. Whether we are at church doing good works or out in the community somewhere, we wish to be a good representa­ tive of Jesus and the Gospel message. It is an easy thing, really, to get ready for the day and to forget to ask God to join us in the adventure, whatever it may be. If we con­ tinually go about our business without seeking to know Jesus and take him along, we have a severe problem. John 5:39-40 reminds us of Jesus’ words to the Pharisees about how Bible-literate they were, yet how far from a relationship with God they were. Don’t be like the Pharisees, instead choose an intentional walk with Christ that involves time spent with your Savior. Then you will know God and recognize God’s presence around you. You will see the Lord at work during your devotional time and your activities for the day. You will not be guilty of all the head knowledge ofknowing the Bible without any ofthe heart encounters that come with a relationship with Jesus. Be focused on Jesus instead. Revue Children's Theater,” said Campion. “Ben was bom just a week after his oldest brother, David, was in his first show ‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’ in 2002. The next year, Daniel and Joe played Michael and John in our first kids’ production of ‘Peter Pan’ and later Sam joined us on stage.” Live, theater becomes a family - tradition, said Campion, who started out helping with makeup and moved on to acting and directing. The following families are involved in this production: Marie, Zach, and Kennedy Allyn; Director Hollie Auten and twins, Madison and Parker, Kara and Logan Bowers; Susie Butler, daughter Emily Mater and grandchildren Abby, Jared, Travis and Julia Mater; Traci, Jordyn and Kierstyn Downs; Amy and Alex Forsberg; Alesia, Kali, and Jalyn Grimes; Lisa, Grace and Gloria Guernsey; Tony, Nichole and Kayli Hansen; Carson and Corbin Hasselback; Jenny, Matt, Anna and Kate Haywood; Rob, Sheila and Morgan Miklusicak; Cynda, Lauren and Riley Poll; Pat Rasey, daughter Amy and son-in­ law Scott Peters and grand­ son Joshua; and Genevieve and Isabel Rudy. To be able to involve more children, some parts are dou­ ble cast, with some actors appearing only one weekend and others switching roles. The full cast list for “Peter Pan Jr.” by character and actor includes Peter Pan — Kayli Hansen (first week­ end) and Kyra Macomber (second weekend); Tinker Bell — Grace Losey (first); Morgan Miklusicak (sec­ ond); Wendy — Gloria Guernsey; Michael — Logan Bowers; John — Chase Dannenberg; Mr. Darling — Jared Mater; Mrs. Darling — Kate Haywood; Nana — Anna Haywood; Captain Hook — Riley Poll (first), Madison Auten (second); Smee — Stanley Bullard (first), Parker Auten (sec­ ond); Chief Tiger Bamboo — Carson Hasselback; Tiger Lily — Isabel Rudy (first), Kali Grimes (second); Crocodile — Travis Mater. Fairies by name and actor are Iridessa — Kennedy Allyn; Silvermist — Delanie Roll; Rosetta — Elizabeth Christopher; Fawn — Katy Raphael; Lyria — Kierstyn Downs; Vidia — Amy Forsberg; Fairy chorus members are Jenna Wells, Hannah Carpenter, Meghan Sheets, Betsy Foltz and Cameron Wells. Mermaids are Aquata — Kate Haywood; Andrina — Jenna Wells; Arista — Hannah Carpenter; Atina — Meghan Sheets; Adella — Betsy Foltz; Allana — Cameron Wells. Pirates are Scottish Jukes — Gavin Patton; Cockney Flint — Kollin Gonser; Mean Murphy — Ben Benedict; Clubfoot Cookson — Ethan Smith; Simpleminded Noodler — Corbin Hasselback; Sweet Skylights — Grayson Patton. Pirate chorus members are Aubrey Pintar, Grace Guernsey, Lucy Estep, Lauren Poll, Jared Mater, Madison Auten, Parker Auten, Riley Poll and Stanley Bullard. Lost boys are Cubby — Garrett Backe; Skunk — Joshua Peters; Hop — Alex Forsberg; Fox — Jay Coe. Raccoon twins are Addie Noffsinger and Kaitlyn Baker. Lost boy chorus members are Anna Haywood, Travis Mater, Genevieve Rudy, Jillian Rodgers, Grace Green, Elli Bau, Kay Bansemer and Kyra Stephens. Indian braves are Pine — Caden Faurot; Oak — Adam Cates; Shrub — Zhanna Reid. Indian chorus members are Meghan Borton, Sierra Bentti, Kali Grimes, Lilly Faurot, Sadie Earegood. Allison Zwiker, Ellie Greer, Aiden Roth, Isabel Rudy, Michaela Cheeseman, Julia Mater, Jordyn Downs, Elena Stolberg and Jalyn Grimes. Reserved seating is avail­ able by emailing therevuel@yahoo.com or calling 517-749-1229. Tickets may be purchased at the door; adults are $10; seniors (62 and up) and stu­ dents are $8; children under 12 are $5. Cash or check is accepted. Doors will open 30 minutes before the show. Performances are upstairs in the Main Street Theatre House located at 301 N. Main St. in Nashville. The theater has air conditioning, free parking and conces­ sions. Guests should use the south side entrance on Washington Street. Valley track teams both fall in GLAC duals with Olivet Maple Valley sophomore Rachel Morris stepped up in the throws for the Lions with senior teammate Olivia Ricketts out of the line-up with an injury Tuesday. Morris won the shot put with a mark of 30 feet 5 inch­ es and took the discus with a throw of 86-0 in her team’s Greater Lansing Activities Conference dual at Olivet High School. The Lion boys were also downed by the Eagles, but got a sweep of the top spots in the throwing events. Senior Cole Decker won the two throws for the Lion boys, firing the discus 123-1 and getting a mark of44-4 in the shot put. Maple Valley’s boys and girls both won three field events. Zach Wolcott took the long jump at 19-5.5 for the boys and Jadelyn Stewart won the girls’ pole vault by clearing the bar at 7-6. Both Lion teams earned one victory on the track. Maple Valley’s boys were downed 105-32 by the Eagles. * The Lion boys’ win on the track came from Trent Carpenter in the 200-meter dash. He hit the finish line in 25.05. The Lion ladies got a win from the 400-meter relay team of Chloe Hicks, Tia James, Sarah Ellison and Elizabeth King who finished their race in 1:03.17. “I’m very happy with our NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH effort' and the great strides we are making at practices,” said Lion girls’ coach Trent Harvey. James had a solid day for the Lion girls, placing sec­ ond in the long jump at 134.75. Brianne Hampton added a third-place finish for the Lion ladies in the 300meter low hurdles, hitting the finish line in 1:07.79. The Lion guys were good in the sprints. Carpenter was second in the 100-meter dash with a time of 11.64 and Cayden Courier was third in 12.40. Courier added a strong time of 59.75 in the 400-meter dash which. earned him the runner-up spot in the event. j^UjUL&jllta rfoW^1* LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE . ■ nitMsDi!.*1* s& 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 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. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 am. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 am. 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. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)72^-0258 1030 a.m. ..................... Church Service 11:00a.m. ............................ Fellowship All Are Welcome! PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-9860240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south of Nashville) Sunday School.. A.M. Service ..... P.M. Service..... ...... 10 a.m. 1:15 am. ......... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:00 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer 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 Mintfc-Open Doors . W.orship M-79 West 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................... 930 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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 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 .. .1030 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 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 am. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 onarua �Page 8 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, April 25, 2015 Column about NHS grads proved to be popular Fern (Purchis) Cross, standing in center, was responsible for compiling a popular Nashville News column about Nashville High School grads. She was an 1897 NHS alumnus. Starting in 1925, her column became a regular front-page weekly feature of The News for four years. Seen with her in this four-generation family photo are (from left) her grandmother, Charlotte Squires; Fern’s daughter, LaNola Cross; and Fern’s mother, Adell (Squires) Purchis. Alumni of Nashville High School spanning a period of about 40 years were tracked down in Fern Cross’ “Grads” column. She started with the class of 1887 and worked up to the mid-1920s, securing a wealth of biographical information. Many of the grad­ uates attended this school, built in 1902 after fire destroyed Nashville’s 1885 Union School. That tragedy was the subject of one of her popular columns on early schoolrelated topics. This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News April 23, 1985. Exactly 60 years ago today, April 23, 1925, The Nashville News launched a new column that was to prove a popular weekly fea­ ture for the next four years. “The near approach of the season of commencement and the sweet girl graduate brings memories of the past commencement days and hundreds of graduates of the past years,” noted The News. “Where are they, and what are they doing? Nearly everybody would like to know.” The News then announced a plan to try to find out those facts and report them, with the help ofthe Fem (Purchis) Cross, class of 1897. “Mrs. Fem Cross, herself an alumnus of the Nashville High School, has volun­ teered to make an earnest endeavor to dig up some interesting information about the graduates of Nashville High of former days,” con­ tinued the writer. The News announcement ofthe project noted that Mrs. Cross would need a lot of help in locating the grads and compiling their stories. “So we are going to ask all alumni of NHS into whose hands this issue of The News may fall, to write a letter to Mrs. Fem Cross, Nashville, Mich., and give her all the information they may have regarding old graduates of Nashville High — where they are, what they are doing, who they married, how many children they have (if and) and any other information which they think might be of interest to the present and former students of Nashville schools.” The article explained that Mrs. Cross would aim to compile all of the data and, starting with the first grada­ tion class of the school, give from week to week through the columns of The News, all possible information on graduates from the past. “ft should prove a valu­ able feature ofthe hometown newspaper for several months to come,” predicted The News, “and we bespeak for Mrs. Cross all the aid that former grads can give her in making this series of histori­ cal articles as complete as is humanly possible.” For the first few weeks, the Cross articles appeared under the heading, “Where Are the Old Nashville High Grads?” Soon, however, the title was changed to a similar question, deleting the word old. The heading became “Where Are all of the Nashville High Grads?” From the start, the article appears on page 1 of The News, always in the first col­ umn oil the left. Mrs. Cross commenced with the four-member class of 1887, the first to graduate from Nashville High, and by 1927, she had worked up to alumni of the current decade of the 20s. The response to the col­ umn was terrific. While Mrs. Cross was able to ferret out biographies of NHS grads still living in the local area, it was somewhat more difficult to reach alumni scattered across the county. She had to rely on letters written by the graduates and submitted to her for publication. Public appeals for autobiogaphical information was made via the weekly column. Mrs. Cross also wrote per­ sonal letters to various indi­ viduals urging participation in the project. Depending upon the length of the reports, one or two grads usually were featured per weekly column. Fillers of appropriate poetry, early school enrollment data, commencement programs, and the like were used to enhance the report from time to time. Favorable comments about the column were received from readers who enjoyed learning about fori mer schoolmates now living in near or distant points. In some cases the experiences not typical of small-town liv­ ing. One of the earliest contri­ butions of this type came from Myron James Stanton ofNashville’s Class of 1888. He wrote a long letter from his location in Chicago, where for many years he had been a credit manager for various large national firms. “On the side I have indulged in other things,” wrote Stanton. “In ‘98 I helped organize a volunteer regiment for the SpanishAmerican War, but we were not accepted as the National Guard was given the prefer­ ence. At the time of the World War, I was too old for Uncle Sam, but volunteered in the Home Guard in UDSA Rural Housing Service Foreclosure Sale 530 N. Michigan Ave. . Hastings, MI 49058 Minimum Bid: $52,610.00 (or best offer above minimum bid) OFFER MUST BE IN FORM OF CERTIFIED CHECK THE DAY OF THE SALE DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. 3BR, 2 BA, 2 story. This description is believed to be correct to our best understanding. DATE & TIME OF SALE: June 4,2015 at 1:00 p.m. PLACE OF SALE: Barry County Courthouse 220 W. State Street, Hasting, MI 49058 FOR INFO CONTACT: 800-349-5097x4500 Or USDA Rural Development 1035 E. Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079 For future foreclosure sales and inventory properties access our website: www.resales.usda.gov 08867758 Many of the students seen in this circa-1912 photo of Nashville High School’s student body later became biooraphical phical subjects for Fern Cross’ column. column Former school teachers and administrators also contributed to the week h'Ajashvijte News feature from time to time. This picture shows the long, narrow assembly room (later called a study hall) on the second floor of Nashville's brick schoolhouse built in 1902. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, April 25,2015 — Page 9 Chicago, and was promoted from time to time until I was in command of the company at the time I resigned in the winter of 1919.1 participated in the race riot in our city with the company in the summer of 1919, and had the misfortune to be compelled to shoot a Negro who was attempting to shoot me. I was fortunate enough to beat him on the draw. I did not shoot to kill, but wounded him in his gun arm and he recov­ ered. He toted one of those German guns. I had the mis­ fortune to contract blood poi­ soning during this riot and for three months was in pret­ ty bad shape ...” Most ofthe autobiographi­ cal sketches from distant points, especially the far West, gave glimpses of life beyond the rural realm of Nashville, and made interest­ ing reading for local folks. Upon occasion, Mrs. Cross would write a philo­ sophical paragraph or two to beef up her column. On the 24th anniversary of the 1902 fire that destroyed Nashville’s Union School, a reprint of that early tragedy filled Mrs. Cross’column. Occasionally, the featured letters from former local teachers or school adminis­ trators were addressed to the alumni of Nashville High. The whereabouts of these early instructors were always of great interest to readers. Reports of class reunions also were a prime topic in the Cross column, such as her account of the fourth “Booster” reunion of the classes of 1887-88 held Aug. 14, 1927, at Thornapple Lake. In the last issue of The News for that year there appeared in the column a let­ ter from Clyde W. Francis, class of 1888, then living in Cleveland, Ohio. A newspaperman and for­ mer owner of the Lake Odessa Wave, Francis wrote his remembrance ofthe grad­ uation exercises of the class of 1888 held at Nashville’s old opera house. That later spurred several subsequent reports by Francis of his recollection of early days in the Nashville school and the local community. At various times throughout- 1928, reminiscence by Francis were published in the “grad” column under the sub-heading, “Telling Tales out of School.” Individual alumni reports still were being received and were run in conjunction with the Francis stories. By 1929, the popular column compiled by Mrs. Cross had been discontinued, but it had been a source ofjoy and entertainment over a period of four years for those News readers who loved to remi­ nisce about the past. The col­ umn continues to serve as a living history account of many former, often famous, Nashville residents and some who still reside in the area. A wealth of biographical infor­ mation was accumulated in those columns compiled by Mrs. Cross. As The News observed when launching the project in 1925, there would be a lasting value to the weekly reports. “Former grads, as a matter of record, should keep a file of all these numbers of The News for future references,” advised the writer. Even today, in researching various Ideal history items for the Memories column, we occasionally turn to News issues of 1925 to 1929 to seek information garnered for posterity in Mrs. Cross’ “Grads” column. BOBBIN'S eo „ AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for • Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With Ail Maltes ft Models 945-0191 JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE. INC. LOCATED। JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M 79 Owner, left Dobbin, ASE Master Technician 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE — NOTICE — OF SPECIAL ELECTION To the qualified electors of the Township of Vermontville notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held in Vermontville Township on Tuesday, May 5,2015 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm for the purpose ofvoting for the following proposal: STATE OF MICHIGAN PROPOSAL 15-1 A proposal to amend the State Constitution to increase the sales/use tax from 6% to 7% A copy of the proposal in its entirety is available at the Township Office 120 E First St., Vermontville, MI 49096 Vermontville Township polling place: Vermontville Township Fire Station 125 W. First St, Vermontville, Michigan Valley ups GLAC mark to 5-1 with two wins over Panthers Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team kept pace with Lakewood atop the Greater Lansing Activities Conference standings by taking two at Stockbridge Tuesday. The Lions and Vikings split their league double­ header in the first week of the season and have since each gone 4-0 in their last four league contest. Maple Valley topped the host Panthers 6-1 and 13-0 in two contests Tuesday. Andrew Brighton got the win in the opener, allowing the Panthers just two hits and one earned run. He didn’t walk a batter and struck out 12. He helped is cause offen- LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and 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. This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Peggy L Cappon, a single woman, whose address is believed to be 530 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Ml 49058, to the United States of America, act­ ing through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture now known as United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, dated July 24, 2009 and recorded July 27, 2009 in Barry County Register of Deeds at Instrument 200907280007778, Pages 1-6, and in which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of April 9, 2015 the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand- Two Hundred Sixty-Four & 66/100 ($105,264.66) Dollars including interest at 4.8750 percent per annum. Interest is $11.7134 per day. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in case made and provid­ ed, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged property, or some part thereof, at public venue, at Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 P.M. on JUNE 4,2015. Said prem­ ises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan and are described as follows: The South 3 Rods of Lots 19 and 20 and the East 44 feet of the South 3 Rods of Lot(s) 21, HASTINGS, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 1. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of such sale unless the property is abandoned, in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or abandonment, if abandon­ ment occurs after sale. NOTE: Pursuant to MCL §600.3278, if the above-described property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the per­ son who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemp­ tion period. DATED: April 9, 2015. David L. Porteous Attorney for Mortgagee MCCURDY, WOTILA & PORTEOUS, PC 123 West Upton Avenue, P.O. Box 206 Reed City, Ml 49677 TELEPHONE: (231)832.3231 (04-11)(05-02) sively by knocking three sin­ gles. He drove in a run and scored one. - Jacob Brighton, Jace Heinze, Brock Weiler and Drew Allen also had RBIs for the Lions. Weiler had a double for his team’s only extra-base hit Of the contest. The other seven Lion hits were all singles. Beau Johnson showed off his dual-threat status as well for the Lions, getting the win in game two. He struck out seven and walked three while scattering six hits. Offensively for the Lions, he went 2-for-4 with four RBI. The Lions had nine hits and were helped by eight walks in game two. Jacob Brighton had three RBI while Heinze and Gunner Tobias had two RBI each. Andrew Brighton drove in one run. Andrew Brighton, Jacob Brighton and Johnson each had a pair of singles. Heinze’s lone hit was a triple. The Lions went 0-2-1 at the Potterville Tournament Saturday. Maple Valley fell 4-1 to Pewamo-Westphalia to start the day, then finished a sixinning game in a 5-5 tie with Hanover-Horton. The Lions closed the day with 9-5 loss LEGAL NOTICE Majestic-Battle Creek R.O.W. Brush Treatment. Integrity Tree Services (2300 Sanford Ave. Grandville Ml, 49418 (616)301­ 1300) will be applying herbicides on ITC utility right-of-ways in Barry county April 27, 2015 through October 31,2015. One or more of the following pesticides will be applied - Brand Name (active ingredient): Milestone VM (aminopyralid), Garlon 3A (triclopyr), Polaris (irhazapyr), Escort XP (metsulfuron methyl), Accord (glyphosate), Tordon K (picloram), Garlon 4 ultra (triclopyr) Rodeo (glyphosate), Polaris (imazapyr), Method (aminocyclopyrachlor). Methods of application include foliar and cut stump treatments. Area should not be walked on until completely dry (72hrs). Cut stump treatments will be applied through the full year. The treatment will be performed by ITS spray crew led by Matt Vandertuin. If you have any questions or would like updated information please con­ tact Mike-Hansma, Utility R.O.W Supervisor at above listed num­ ber. (04-25) 06867967 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspa­ per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights 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 616451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hear­ ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. to Carson City-Crystal in the consolation game. Allen knocked in the Lions’ lone run in the opener against the Pirates. The Lions were outhit 8-3. Jacob Brighton had a double and Payton Rourke and Heinze knocked singles in defeat. Weiler and Tobias had a pair of singles each in the tie with Hanover-Horton. The teams went back and forth to finish knotted. The Lions took a 3-0 lead before Hanover-Horton rallied for a run in the third, one in the fourth and three in the fifth. The Lions took the lead back with a two-run sixth, but Hanover-Horton evened things up with four runs in the home half of the inning. Jacob Brighton, Heinze, Weiler and Skyler Atkinson had the four Lion RBI. Carson City-Crystal topped the Lions by scoring nine runs on eight hits, one walk and four Lion errors to end the day. Jacob Brighton led the Lion offense, knocking a sin­ gle and a double and driving in three runs. 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Applications can be completed Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - ■ 4:00 p.m. in our business office. All applications must be submitted by May 15th at 4:00 p.m. to be considered for the class. You must be 18 years of age. Please No Phone Calls! Thornapple MANOR Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 EOE HELP WANTED The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Transfer Recycle Station is looking for employees to work on Saturdays from 9-5 p.m. Must be 18 years of age. See Brian at the Recycle Station to receive an employment application. 06867923 06858423 _ �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, April 25,2015 Lions win at Hankerd Hills to move into first in GLAC Maple Valley High names its Athletes of the Week Glyce Bauman from the Maple Valley varsity girls’ soccer team and Alec Hosmer from the varsity baseball team have been named this week’s Maple Valley High School Athletes of the Week. The Lions have won once, and that’s been enough to get them on top. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ golf team is first in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference standings after three jamborees, and won for the first time in the league on Thursday. The Lions fired a 174 at Hankerd Hills. Golf Course. Lansing Christian was sec­ ond with a 179, followed by Olivet 191, Lakewood 193, Leslie 201, Stockbridge 224 and Perry 230. Maple Valley , got a 42 from Hunter Hilton, 43s from Ryan Mudge and Jordan Denton'and a 46 from Rage Sheldon. Lansing Christian also had four guys under 50. Parker Jamieson fired a 43, while Nick Jamieson and Hunter block scored 44s. The Pilgrims also got a 48 from Jack Zylsta. Lakewood’s Wyatt “Chip” Moll was the medalist again, firing a 41. “Chip has posted two very good rounds in his last two events,” Lakewood head coach.Carl Kutch. “His short game (chipping and putting) has been especially strong, going up and down four times today.” Lakewood also got a 46 from Joe Parks, a 52 from Brady McNees and a 54 from Hayden Klotz. Lansing Christian is sec­ ond in the league standings, and Lakewood third so far. The league gets together again when the Lions play host at Mulberry Fore Thursday. Lakewood won the jam- boree hosted by the Lansing Christian Pilgrims at College Fields Tuesday, scoring a 181. Maple Valley was second, scoring a 185, followed by Lansing Christian 193, Olivet 197, Leslie 225, Stockbridge 239 and Perry 245. Moll from Lakewood and Sheldon from Maple Valley tied for the league lead with 43s. Behind Sheldon for the Lions, Hilton shot a 46 and Mudge and Denton each fired 48s. Lakewood also got a 44 from Ryan Feasal and 47 s from Joe Parks and Hayden Klotz. Lansing Christian was led by Parker Jamieson’s 44. Stockbridge sweeps GLAC doubleheader with the Lions The Lions aren’t getting many wins so far, but the young Maple Valley varsity softball team is gaining some much needed varsity experi­ ence. Maple Valley fell to 0-6 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference with a pair of losses at Stockbridge Tuesday. The Lions are now 1-8 overall this season. The Lions started well Tuesday, scoring four runs in the second inning, but the Lion bats were as cold as the chilly April weather the rest ofthe afternoon and evening. The Panthers won the opener 16-6. Bridget King had two hits in the opener for the Lions. Taryn Medina had a double and two RBI for Valley. Getting single hits for the Lions were _ Elizabeth Hosack-Erizzell, Molly Walker, Megan Bonney and Michaela Johnson. Lion pitcher Emma Franklin took the loss. She allowed 13 hits and 12 walks. 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April 25, 2015 - Page 11 LARGE We Ship Next Time, Ship Your Luggage! We make it simple, convenient and stress-free. Authorized Shipping I Outlet r Authorized ShipCenter’ sunshine Pack &Ship 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �66> FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK by Shan Carney, Staff Writer NASHVILLE EWING GARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING Plants, plants, plants and more abound at Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping in Nashville. The company, formed in 2005, is on M-66, just north of MOO-Ville. In addition there are flowering, shade and fruit trees; shrubs; multiple styles of landscape mulch and stones; full sun and shade plants, seeds and garden tools. “We grow our own perennials," said owners Chris and Becky Ewing, • 2,500 per year." The Ewings, married in 2005, are expecting their first child in August “The business is growing and so is our family." Kent Hamilton approached the Ewings in 2006 with an offer to buy his home and garden business. Chris had bagged black dirt at Hamilton's when he was a teenager. The Ewings thought about it but felt it was out of their reach financially. Undeterred, they did write up an alternate proposal for Hamilton to consider and put it in the mail. While it was enroute the same idea apparently presented itself to Hamilton and he called them. They were startled to hear his words, the same as theirs. “We had suggested instead of selling the business he employ both of us and then over time perhaps we could purchase it,” said Becky. “We worked here and in two months bought the house and property,” added Chris. The business was renamed and moved across the street by the home. The original property consisted of three acres and has expanded to seven. Chris is a master gardener and Becky a florist and wedding planner. He studied landscaping and maintenance at Saginaw Valley. His experiences include preparing the MSU athletic fields and working at Reder Landscaping in Lansing. Becky studied accounting and landscaping at Lansing Community College where she drew designs for gardens. The designs will leap from the paper Into gardens where customers will be able to browse what the finished project would resemble. There are plans to have a koi pond, English garden, herb garden, terraced steps, tiered spaces and stone staircases built on the property. All plants will be labeled for ease in ordering. For the raised garden bed enthusiast, steel sections (instead of wood) of three and four feet are for sale. “Wood breaks down and pushes out when the dirt is added,” said Chris. “If you are going for organic you should not use treated wood due to the chemicals. Another service offered for gardeners are “Farmer's Flats.” The couple said farmers are so busy in the spring they often don’t have time to shop for plants until they are picked over. To ease this dilemma a “Farmer's Flat” will be pre-ordered and cared for until time for pick-up. “Our prices are comparable to big box stores,” said Chris. “Perennials are our babies — all our plants are hand watered, hand fertilized ... they are pampered plants." Decks, pergolas, water features,-retaining walls, fences, patios, athletic field maintenance, mowing and snow-plowing services are available to keep homes and businesses in shape year-round too. The Ewings invite you to visit the garden center at 5715 S. M-66 Highway, online at www. ewinggardens.net; “Like" them on Facebook or call 517-852-1864. S Local businesses supporting each other Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Daniels Funeral Home Eaton Federal Savings Bank Envy Salon Chns and Becky Ewing pose with their Irish setter Penny in front ol the family owned and operated business Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping est. in 2005. They help homeowners with landscaping, gardening, mowing and snowplowing. Design services are available. In addition Becky is a wedding planner and florist Penny will have company when they welcome their first child in August. Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping Friends of Putnam District Library Good Time Pizza Great Northern Bowhunting Co. Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric, Inc. Hometown Lumber & Hardware Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Maple Valley Pharmacy MOO-ville Creamery Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet Murray's Asphalt Musser's Service & Auto Sales Nashville Family Dentistry Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe Inside the greenhouse at Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping are rows and rows of perennials, annuals, vegetables and more. Flats of seedlings can be selected, pre-ordered and cared for until the owner is ready for planting. Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. Trumble Agency, Inc. Two J's Wheeler's Marine Service SUPPORTING MEMBERS This is a view of the greenhouse at Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping in Nashville. A play area has been created to entertain children while family members browse. to share upcoming events, email info byMay 10 for consideration to: nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com WORLD RECORD BREAKING ICE CREAM SUNDAE EVENT—Saturday May 9—bring your friends and family from near and far to help put Nashville's Route 66 on the map when we break the world record for the longest sundae bar! Set up will start at 1 la. Buy your $1 souvenir spoon at local businesses SOON and be ready to dig in at NOON. RENDEZVOUS ON THE RIVER—May 17-18—blacksmithing, loom work, Lewis and Clark demo, and more behind the downtown businesses. Plan to visit this living history lesson! Contact Shirley at 517-852-0276 for details. CELEBRATION OF WOMEN: ATHENA SOCIAL—May 21—join the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at this event aimed at Encouraging, Supporting, and Developing female leaders. $10/ticket. Walldorff Ballroom, Hastings Call 269-945-2454 to RSVR VALLEY RALLY EVENTS—June 19-20—Crafters needed for Nashville Area Citizen's Coalition craft show on June 20th. For details, call 517-852-0276 and ask for Shirley. 15th ANNUAL NASHVILLE CLASSIC & ANTIQUE CAR SHOW—Saturday June 20,7a-2p—all makes and models welcome! Register that morning. Questions? Contact Ralph at 517-852-3693. Country Kettle Cafe Grace Community Church Green Light Driving School LLC Hamiltons Taxidermy Hummell's Body Shop J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Janette's Bunkhouse Main Street Salon Maple Grove Upholstery Maple Valley Schools Nashville Baptist Church Pash Performance Seasonal Co-op Simply Sweet Bakery Smalltown Computers The Revue—Nashville Community Theatre WBCH 4 proudpartnerofthe Barry County Chamber ofCommerce NASHVILLE ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT • allows local businesses to better network and support each other • provides opportunities for businesses to give back to the community • supports the efforts underway to make Nashville a destination location � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-05-02.pdf c99d2a3c3623f910c5737b3b71b4874c PDF Text Text MAPLE VAL news Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 18, May 2, 2015 Maple Valley breaking ground on bond project Waving good-bye to the 2015 syrup festival Meet the 2015 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Zandra Siple and court members (clockwise) Jeannie Hale, Britney Flory, Meghan Bignal and Catie Eldridge. The girls are juniors at Maple Valley High School. This is their first ride on the queen’s float. They will attend several parades throughout the state during the year representing the village and local maple syrup producers. See inside for story and photos from the 2015 Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Peter Pan Jr. flies in this weekend and next Maple Valley Schools has announced a ground­ breaking ceremony for the addition and renovations project Tuesday, May 5, at 3:30 p.m. at Maplewood Elementary School. The ceremony will feature Maple Valley Schools’ Superintendent Michelle Falcon, board members and community members. The addition and renova­ tions project is funded by the voter-approved $18 mil­ lion bond issue, which passed in May 2014. The project includes improve­ ments to all district build­ ings to achieve safe and secure learning environ­ ments, create operational efficiencies through energy improvements and enhance student achievement with a strong educational technolo­ gy infrastructure. In addition, Maplewood Elementary will be re­ opened to house grades third to sixth and Fuller Elementary will be re-pur­ posed as housing students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. Other enhancements include a sci­ ence addition at the high school, secure entries at all school buildings, elemen­ tary playground improve­ ments, replacement of aging roofs and ADA compliance. The construction manager is Miller-Davis Company and the project designer is Kingscott. For more information about the Maple Valley Schools project, visit www.mvs.k 12.mi.us/bondupdate. Kathryn Murphy runs in the Boston Marathon by Shari Carney Staff Writer Kathryn Murphy, a 1996 Maple Valley graduate, qual­ ified for and competed in the 119th Annual Boston Marathon. Overcoming chal­ lenges and setting records seems to be the norm for Murphy. In her four years at Maple Valley High School she set records that have yet to be broken; records in cross-country, the two-mile and 800 meter. She compet­ ed four years with the cross­ country tearp at the state level, first in the top 10; then runner-up and in the fall of 1995 she won the state cross country Competition. Fast forward to Monday, April 20, and she is in the field for the world’s oldest marathon. Her husband, Dan Rasey, a 1994 Maple Valley graduate, and son Cormac were cheering and filming from the sidelines. On the homefront, family and friends were streaming Peter Pan Jr. is on stage this weekend and next at Main Street Theatre in videos watching for a Nashville. This picture shows the Indians in a battle scene. The actors are (front, from glimpse of her in the crowd. left) Lily Faurot, Caden Faurot, Aiden Roth, Adam,Cates, Sadie Earegood, (middle) Murphy was in wave two Ellie Greer, Zhanna Reid, Kai Grimes, (back) Allison Zwicker, Carson Hasselback, and started at 10:25 a.m. She Meghan Borton and Sierra Betti. finished with a time of 3:36:28. there is free parking, and con­ “It was my slowest 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. It’s show time. cessions. The venue is locat­ marathon,” said *Murphy, Adult tickets are $10, sen­ Children from several ed at 301 N. Main St. in but also coldest, wettest and iors (age 62 and up)/students neighboring communities Nashville. Use the side windiest. Still an awesome $8, children under 12 are $5. have been readying for The entrance on Washington experience.” Reservations are recom­ Revue Children’s Theatre Street and proceed upstairs. Murphy said 30,000 runmended. To reserve seats, production of Peter Pan Jr. “Like” their page on ners registered for the event email therevuel@yahoo.com There are three remaining Facebook at The Revue and 26,000 finished the race. or call 517-749-1229. Cash performances this weekend, (Nashville Theatre Group) She finished in the top or check is accepted. Saturday, May 2, at 3 p.m. and The Revue .(Children's third of the 6,000 women in Doors will open 30 min­ and 7 p.m. and Sunday, May Theatre). Or visit the website her age group. utes before the show. 3, at 3 p.m. There will be four at www.nashvillerevue.com In the seventh grade Performances are at Main shows the following week­ Murphy was a solid C stuStreet Theatre House. The end May 8,9, 10; Friday at 7 theatre is air conditioned, p.m., Saturday at 3 p.m. and Kathryn Murphy poses with her assigned number just prior to running in this year’s annual Boston Marathon. dent; until she joined the track team. “Running helped me,” said Murphy. “I have ADHD, a lot of extra energy and this outlet helped level me.: Murphy’s grades shot up See MARATHON, page 2 In This Issue • Maple Valley Schools announces scholar-athletes • Annual Maple Valley alumni banquet coming soon • Goalkeeper helps extend play for Lions at Delton • Potterville and Valley score a lot of runs at Webberville �MARATHON, continued from page 1 avert from mC tor C”t to tea* on toe honor rate Murphy Siena W1 a Height* Uwncrawy graduate. to an educator to art Leland MB. School Mte November to toe sy>- 2001. white ■ KalamaM* tor toe art teacher ooator- annual enor toe decided to go far a Tbn ran daemon would prove to prevent perhap* her frr»tr»t While challenge Murphy wa atrwi running fry a van “I have no memory of being hit,** she said “I woke up to tot hoaprtal ** After toner day» she was BaBafmwd by amhulamr to her home in Northport where ahoapdaf had a waited “I IO broken had hones and a rod in my femur." tor "My right hand * as roc alls broken too.** along Murphy. with her phvMcal tomptau. help art The first was In new goals Months later tor tned wall Kathryn Murphy waves to the crowd in Vermontville while ntong on the Maple Syrup 5K float She I* Mated neirf to her husband Dan Raaey, who also competed. (Rte photo from 2013 festival) running “I amd 100 yards." toe went "My gait was awkward *i I t‘«i my time Thrrapirta toe her sport and ccmuder cycling Murphy severed around competitions They locally the Maple Syrup are y«wr comrades and friends " In hare competed in the said people." "They days recalling as earliet her member a of the 5K where each have won tn Maple Valley cross cotmm I hr it categoric* and I indeterred. Murphv pct Maple Valley Schools announces scholar-athletes greateel Dan and Cormac. run tn state recommended change Running is a family affair She “I love running I love the outdoor* and runners are toe trueit Murphy teams paused to give a shout-out to her forme t Gary coach Hamilton and said her pat ents always aupported her. “He was an inspiration — as a runner, as a coach." she said Jadatyn Stewurt (from MR). Sum Bonney Kotfee Crouch Beau Johnaon Emma MaGtoOkfrn and Hunter Mdton arc achoiar athlete wmnri tor Maple Valley High SftoOOl Ta ba a uohote' uthtete the student mutt maintain a 3 5 GPA or higher and aam two at more earaty letter a in two apart* tor then aemor year ar three or more v «r • a»y hrttor* during thee high school carwar in the tame apart Following in his footsteps Murphy started a cross court try team in the Leland school* sis years ago Kathym the Boston hopes to repeat Marathon; this time as a family. “Dan Seasonal Co-Op A □ Correction 'Mom. I am going to quali­ Ml 1 Mato HU Nwbvtor • M? 112-9777 0M IS • Mother '• Day Gift* • Antiques • Hand Made Item* • Man s Cave ty * Readervout on the R i ver it l-riday and Saturday. May (Mlv to qualify,” hard for a man. Cormac Mid. fralr Ware e* a atoto tor —are** “ □ES hopes Mid Murpby. “but it is really and 16 hmm w<ri Black tmithing, Lewis and (lari demonstrations and more will he n Riverwde Pari "It was magical.” she con This it a photo taken by Kathryn Murphy ol her wounded toe and the medal the received after complet­ ing the 119th Boston Marathon e luded, ”26 miles of crowd* < *f people cheering you on " in Natovilte Friday will be vwiu fnwri achrvil children and Ta I lam In pm • he 5pm Saturday event* are < iprn to tot patok. ta>w C—W WaeaeertaBae wrtl toe prwto*g f M£ ffiOCS to rod Wwa Bw utouftro guBa ee ■toyMt. R few netoto Nte a rtBa. ftoaro aw* CATWAM at fit Ml-dOar to w M mw «mw Call tor Maple State Police hosting ‘Coffee with a Cop’ in Nashville Monday The Michigan Stale Police Valley News classified ads 269 945-9554 w 1-800-8707085 Wayland Post will host a ’ < rdfee w ith a ( op" event st improving the quality of life the in Community Service Trooper 7:30 a m Monday. May 4. al Brian Roderick said he hopes Shirley’* (buckwagon Cale k> in Natovilte t ions between I h<- depart merit The attend public and concern* is invited discuss and to Hems, ideas for have open A mother’s love is our* to keep - what a priceless thing to know. Her thoughts stay with us through the years no matter where we go. Nothing else in all this world will ever rise above that single most important thing ofall, a mother * love! FOR A GOOD HOME COOKED MEAL Bring Mom to the Country Kettle for dinner. She deserves the best! Have a very nice day Mom.'..Jack & Judy communica and the public and get the public's input and perception of where there are problems Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10* 113 N. Main Nashville 117-852-9700 community. Ham & Yams Swiss Steak Roast Tiirkey ^10 Includes: Soup & Salad Bar, Dessert & Drink in the community. This is expected to be the first of many *trdilai events planned with local law enforcement agencies in 2015. The second event will be in the evening af a daft and location to be deter­ mined. Join the Village of Nashville on Saturday, May 9 for the World Record Cream Sundae �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 2, 2015 — Page 3 State grants will improve campgrounds boost participation at Barry County Fair The Barry County Grant will be used to encour­ Aging, Community Mental Agricultural Society has age exhibitors and enhance Health, 4-H clubs, and FFA received two grants from the premiums. This project will chapters to promote and Michigan Department of promote open class exhibitor increase participation in Agriculture and Rural participation, as well as work open class and youth non­ Development for 2015. to increase the number of livestock classes. The grant The society, better known youths who exhibit nonliive- funds will be used to match, as the Barry County Fair stock entries during the 2015 and increase, current premi­ board, applied for and has Barry County Fair. ums paid to exhibitors. been awarded $19,710 from Since 2009, premiums at -Barry County folks have MDARD’s County Fairs the Barry County Fair have a strong connection to the Capital Improvement Grant been reduced duee to state Barry County Fair and our and $8,500 from the budget cuts, which has farming roots,” said Livestock and Commodity resulted in fewer exhibitors Redman. “We want people to Exposition Competitive showing in open class and exhibit — whether it’s flow­ Grant. Both are matching youth non-livestock entries. ers, eggs, vegetables, quilts, grants. The Barry County Steam, artwork — -and be recog­ The capital improvement Gas and Antique Machinery nized for their talent and grant will be used to upgrade Association has donated their efforts. The Barry and improve the electrical money to the youth premium County Fair is a big part of service in the primary camp­ fund in recent years. our culture for all ages.” ground at the fairgrounds. The Barry County Fair For more information, call Work will be completed in Board will work with other the Barry Expo Center, 269­ time for this year’s Barry community organizations, 945-2224. such as the Commission On Maple Valley Middle School students of the month for March are (from left): sixth County Fair, July 20 to 25, grader Hannah Pixley; seventh, Alexis Steele; eighth, Cassandra Linn. Students of said fair board president the month are nominated by their teachers for good attendance and attitude, positive Dennis Redman. “This is work that’s been behavior, classroom participation, being respectful and responsible. needed to be done for a very long time,” said Redman in a press release issued Tuesday. “We will now be able to upgrade our campground to today’s safety and service standards. Our’ 4H families and fair campers will bene­ fits for years to come.” Redman went on to Stacy Leiby was nominat­ “I love teaching because it explain that a fully improved ed for staff member of the gives me a chance to interact campground attracts more month for Maple Valley with so many different per­ community events. Schools by Ryan Rosin. sonalities each and every The Commodity “She puts in many hours day,” said Leiby. “Working Exposition Competitive outside of the class day,” with teenagers helps me keep said Rosin. “She has pre­ a fresh perspective on life pared every one of her les­ and gives me a chance to sons digitally so that any stu­ work with new trends. dent may view a podcast if “When I was a high school they are absent or need help. math student myself, my She very professionally math courses were normally attends to her duties as math my most challenging cours­ 234 N. Main, Nashville department chairperson. es, so I greatly enjoy my role MAIN AFTER HOURS Students quite often complin as a math teacher because I 517-852-9224 • 517-852-1691 ment her for her thorough­ have the opportunity to show ness, intelligence and profes­ my students that with a posi­ sionalism. She even baked a tive attitude and a good work Stacy Leiby is the staff cake for her calculus stu­ ethic, you can succeed at member of the month for courses that challenge you. Maple Valley Schools. dents last year.” Leiby teaches Algebra II Not only do I see my career Leiby teaches Algebra II and precalculus at the jr./sr. as a teacher as simply a math and precalculus. She is high and serves as a member educator, but also as a role the mathematics depart­ of the building school model of behaviors that lead • Birdhouse • Planters • Keepsake • Containers ment chairperson. improvement team. to success.” and Vases Filled with beautiful flowers and plants Students of month named at middle school GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Stacy Leiby Maple Valley staff member of month Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. All That Glitters Full Service Floral ft.4 ^Ay- Beautiful Fresh Florals for the mos most important lady in your life. Maple Valley Alumni Association’s Annual ALUMNI BANQUET SATURDAY, MAY 16,2015 Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School (gym) Sign-in/SocialTime 4:00 pm • Banquet 6:00 pm Cost: $ 14 per person with RSVP by May 6, 2015 (money must accompany reservation slip) $ 16 per person at the door. For more info call (517) 543-3066 or go to http://maplevalleyalumniassociation.weebly.com/ 0888828- Purchase your spoon early and help us set the world record for the LONGEST ICE CREAM SUNDAE. Leiby says she is humbled and honored by the nomina­ tion. “I consider being nominat­ ed and selected for staff of the month to be an extreme honor because I work with so many fellow staff members who spend countless hours to support each student’s opportunity for academic and social growth. Being honored in the company of so many other employees who work for the betterment of our school community is truly a humming experi­ ence.” NASHVILLE Spoons on sale at Syrup Festival and most Nashville 207 N. Main St., Nashville * 517-852-0313 For •your convenience, please use back entranceA Shop at All That ^-r Glitters r Shop May 9th For Mom ’s Special Day Call for Maple SHOP LOCAL! Valley News We have everything you need for mofn... classified ads Big City Selection - Small Town Price. 269-945-9554or UuoOvddo WisA I could 1-800-870-7085 Flowering Plants • Indoor & Outdoor • High Quality Hanging Baskets Fresh Florals - Including Lilies, Roses, Daisies, Carnations Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-1 WE DEUVER TO NASHVILLE. VERMONTVILLE. HASTINGS & CHARLOTTE. �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 2,2015 Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, May 4 Pulled pork, com on the cob,' coleslaw, orange, bun. T uesday, May 5 Beef and cheese burrito with sauce, sour cream/salsa, refried beans, tossed salad, apple. Wednesday, May 6 Chicken Caesar salad, fruit cup, macaroni salad. Thursday, May 7 Manicotti with sauce, tossed salad, banana, whole, wheat roll. Friday, May 8 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, grapes, whole wheat roll. ed vegetables, diced peaches, granola bar. Wednesday, May 6 Taco salad, tortilla chips, macaroni salad, pineapple. Thursday, May 7 Cheese cubes with club crackers, kidney bean salad, tropical fruit, cookie. Friday, May 8 Sliced turkey with pro­ volone cheese, coleslaw, pineapple, bun. brown rice, peas, carrots, fruit cup. Megann (Patrick) Houston Hi everyone, I’ve been moving so much lately I thought I would catch everyone up. I was living in Portage with my husband Shaun and my three children Molly,' Max and Micah whom I adored.. Then I moved to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo and I lived there 62 days and then I moved back to Vermontville join me when you’re ready. and lived at home again for My loved ones are not six weeks, you know Mom moving with me at this time and Dad’s house. Then I but THEY WILL be coming. moved back to Bronson I know being 35 is so young Hospital for five weeks. On to be moving so far away, Monday, April 27th, I moved I’m hoping you will under­ again. So I’ve said all this to stand. Although I’ve moved, give you my new address, it my family is having a mov­ is now Paradise, Kingdom of ing party for me. GOD, Eternity. I love you There will be one on and want you to come and Sunday, May 3, at Harper Activities Calendar Monday, May 4 Hastings: asngs: May ay Birthdays; rays; Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Hand Crafts 12:45-2:30 p.m.; Painting Club 1 p.m. Woodl and: Skipbo/Shuffleboard. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday,May 5 Home Delivered Hastings: Wii Bowling Hearty Menu Cdntest Ends; Line Dancing Monday, May 4 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1 Hamburger, roasted pota­ p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 6 toes, green beans, - Hastings: Card Making 9 orange,bun. Tuesday, May 5 a.m.; Music with Sam; Burrito, sauce, refried Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Skipbo and beans, broccoli, applesauce. Woodland: Wednesday, May 6 Shuffleboard. Thursday, May 7 Goulash, carrots, green beans, fruit cup. Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 Home Delivered Thursday, May 7 a.m.; Music 10:30 a.m. Cold Menu June Pauline Doster (Parmele) Pork chop with gravy, Delton: . Puzzles/Trivia; Monday, May 4 Bagel with cream cheese, mixed vegetables, cauli­ Nash ville: TV Time. DOWLING, MI- June cottage cheese, grapes, fruit flower, banana, whole wheat Friday, May 8 - Hastings: Pauline Doster (Parmele), punch. roll. Mother’s Day Party 10:30­ age 87, of Dowling, passed Tuesday, May 5 Friday, May 8 12:30. Woodland: Skipbo away Tuesday, April 28, Ham pasta salad, marinatSweet and sour chicken, and Shuffleboard. 2015. June was bom in Battle Creek, the daughter of Harvey and Mayme (Garrison) Parmele, She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School. She married Donald Doster in 1950. Toddler Time schedule is: Kay: Celebrating Family and Scottoline; Cold Betrayal by June worked for Battle May 7 — The Carrot Seed; Friends by Kay Robertson, J.A. Jance; Orhans’s Creek Police Department May 14 — Over on the Shakespeare Saved my Life Inheritance by Aline before getting married and ber of Eastern Star. She Farm; May 21 — Memorial by Laura Bates. Ohanesian; Adult Onset by then for the last 52 years she enjoyed bowling, gardening, Day and May 28 — Roar! A Adult fiction: The Buried Ann-Marie MacDonald; has been the township clerk flowers, crossword puzzles Noisy Counting Book. Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro; Inside the O’Briens by Lisa for Johnstown Township. and most of all her family. Toddler Time is held Someone is Watching by Joy Genova; The Liar by Nora She was preceded in death June was a lifetime memThursday morning at 11 a.m. Fielding; The Love Letters Roberts; Where They Found and is aimed at children birth by Beverly Lewis; Last One Her by Kimberly McCreight; to 5 years old and their care­ Home by Debbie Macomber; Positive by David giver. Stories, songs, crafts, Unlovely by Celeste Wellington; The Storied Life VERMONTVILLE, MI and other activities are pro­ Conway; Lacy Eye by of' A-J- Fikry by Gabrielle Daniel Travis Phillips, age vided. Jessica Treadway; Girl Zevin; God Help the Child _49_, o_f _V_er_mo_nt_vil_le_, died In other news, the Book Underwater by Claire Kells; by Toni Morrison; The April 17, 2015 at his home Discussion Group meets the Lost and Found by Brooke Affinities by Robert Charles with his wife and father by third Tuesday of every Davis; The Year My Mother Wilson; Memory Man by his side; after a 8 1/2 yr. bat­ month. The selection for Came Back by Alice Eve David Baldacci. tle with brain cancer. May is Descent, by Tim Cohen; Killer Gourmet by Young adult fiction: Me A Celebration ofDan’s life Johnston. G.A. McKevett; The Long Being Me is Exactly as will be held Saturday, May 9, “It’s never too late to join and Faraway Gone by Lou Insane as You Being You by 2015 at 2 p.m. at the First the group, just ask for a book Bemey; Harder Ground Todd Hasak-Lowy; Who R Congregation Church in at the desk,” says Director More Woods Cop Stories by U Really? by Margo Kelly; Carla Rumsey. Vermontville with Pastor Joseph Heywood; The Paris The Haunting of Sunshine Izzy Young officiating. New on the shelves are: Architect by Charles Girl by Paige Mckenzie;' Still Contributions may be DVD’s: Paddington, Big Belfoure; The Wedding Waters by Ash Parsons. made to the Humane Society, Eyes; Stand Your Ground; Circle by Ashton Lee; A Junior fiction: The The Boy Next Door; Lego: Harvest of Hope by Lauraine Penderwrcks in Spring by The Revue Children’s Theatre of Nashville, or the The Adventures of Clutch Snelling; Dangerous Passage Jeanne Birdsall; Spy School Powers; The Wedding by Lisa Harris; Miracle at by Stuart Gibbs; Belly Up by charity of one’s choice in Ringer; You’re Looking at Augusta by James Patterson; Stuart Gibbs; The Snowy memory of Dan. Me Like I Live Here and I Miss Julia Lays Down the Day by Ezra Jack Keats; Condolences may be made Don’t. at www.palmer Law by Ann B. Ross; Every Stick and Stone by Beth Scott Varney of Nashville Adult non-fiction: Miss Fifteen Minutes by Lisa Ferry. and Jody Varney of Delton bush.com. wish to announce the engage­ ment oftheir daughter, Brook Lavona Varney to Eric James Turner, son of James and Christine Turner of Vermontville. The bride-elect is a gradu­ ate of Maple Valley Schools 8 and Kellogg Community College and is currently employed with Williams Farm Machinery. SHOPPING The groom-elect is a grad­ uate of Maple Valley Schools 133 S. Main and is currently employed You’re In, You’re Out... Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 with Concrete Cutting and You’re HVhie Breaking. A May 16, 2015 wedding is being planned at the Boys and Girls Club Retreat Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC Center. NEWS FROM THE VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY Engagements Varney-Turner Nashville !ER Funeral Home at 521 Douglas Ave. from 4 to 7 p.m. and then the big cele­ bration Monday, May 4th, at noon at Christian Life Center at 1225 Patterson St. both, in Kalamazoo.. You can come early on Monday and visit from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. My love for my family and friends is known by them, without a doubt, and I know this move has been very dif­ ficult for them and I’m sorry but I also know they under­ stand. I want to thank them for the love and care they have gave me these many months. If I have offended you while I was with you, please forgive me. I LOVE YOU, Meg by her husband Donald, and her grandson Gregg. Surviving are her children, Herb (Carol) Doster, Gordon (Judy) Doster, Robert (Karen) Doster, Sandi Nadzam, Janet (Joe) Maurer, Katen Doster; 21 grandchil­ dren and 26 great grandchil­ dren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville. Arrangements by Daniels Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Kidney Foundation or American _ Diabetes Association. Daniel Travis Phillips �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 2,2015 — Page 5 Annual Maple Valley alumni banquet coming soon Calling all Maple Valley alumni to attend this year’s annual banquet. The event will be Saturday, May 16, in the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School gymnasium. There will be a sign-in and social From the Pulpit Whatever the medium, question is the same DeGroots to celebrate golden wedding anniversary Jack and Judy DeGroot will celebrate their 50th wed­ ding anniversary on May 8, 2015. They were blessed with four children, Tom (Sheila) DeGroot, Tracy (Ryan) Hickey, Jody (Jeff) Moore, and Sara (Mike) Martin. They have 14 grandchildren, Alyssa, Michael, Joshua, and Clarice DeGroot, Tyler, Jarrettt and Alli Hickey, Jacob, Justin, and Jiliann Moore, and Tony, Sam, Matt, and Nick Martin. The DeGroots have been an active part of the Nashville community for most of their married lives. If you would like to congratulate them, cards can be sent to their home at 8211 Thornapple Lake Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073. EW NG »«X GARDEN CENTER by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church Psalm 119:9: “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. ” I don’t do Facebook, and I don’t “Tweet.” Once in a while I do whistle, and I do text. Do you ever wonder or ask yourself what the younger generation is thinking, and specifically what they are thinking about when it comes to spiritual things? Do you think they have any concerns about their peers, and where those peers will spend eterni­ ty? Recently, I came across this Facebook post from an area teen and, with permission, I now share it with you. * “Hey, you. Yes you, the guy and girl sitting there look­ ing at this post. I’m gonna ask u something see, and that something is: Are you saved? Do U believe in God? Do U love God? I want u to look in a mirror, or be it your phone screen, your camera, TV, microwave, or a real mirror, anything that shows your reflection. And I want U to look yourself right in the pupil of your little eyeballs, and ask yourself two questions. That’s it two questions: 1. Do you believe in God? And 2, If U were to die today, where would .you go? Also, if you are happy and smiling and don’t believe and don’t believe in God. Then how happy are you going to when you’re going to Hell? I mean, real­ ly think about it. Or what if U don’t know will happen when U die? I’d be pretty scared ifI were you, dude. Now listen, there’s a way out and that way is Jesus Christ. That’s right, believe He’s your Savior and died on the cross for your sins. And guess wha? U will be saved. by Jordan °n & L AN D S C A P I NG May 10th Enter our rafflefor a DOBBIN'S GIFT CERTIFICATE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for zj^f^with each $20 purchase until Mother's Day • MAY STH • Bring in your Spoon for the Nashville World Record Ice Cream Sundae and Receive...______ ■■ H VH ACDeico COMPLETE OFF Our Diagnostic Computer Software (s Compatible With All Makes 6i Models 945-0191 entire purchase JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. S GJ !S LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF I HASTINGS ON M-79 Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 years experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE 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 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 HOLLER 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. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m: Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School .................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ................ 11 a.m. Evening Worship .................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service ......... :45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone:'543-5488 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile.'north of Vermontville Hwy. 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. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. Church Service 11: 60a.m ......... Fellowship All Are Welcome! CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events May 2 May 4 May 6 May 7 May 10 May 11 May 12 May May May May 15 16 17 18 May 19 May 21 May 30 Science Saturday, 9 a.m., Old Hastings Public Library-Bldg. General Leaders Pre-Fair 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 Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Ag Awareness Day, Expo Center State Poultry Show, Eaton County Horse Point Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center 4-H Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Mandatory Goat Meeting, 10 a.rtr., Pavilion, Expo Center. GARAGE SALE May 6th & 7th • 9am-5pm 2764 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville Hours: Mon. - Fit 9:00 - 6:00; Sat. 9:00 - 4:00 EwmgLandscapmg@yahoo.com A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49(573 For reservations, contact Adam Gusey at 517-543­ 3066 or Pat Hickey at 517­ 231-1354. Invitations may be downloaded from the Maple Valley Alumni Association website. Invitations are also avail­ able in Nashville at Country Kettle, Hastings City Bank and Eaton Federal Bank; in Vermontville at Lisa’s Cafe. Cost is $14 per person if received by Wednesday, May 6 or $16 at the door. Pete Benton’s 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES time at 4 p.m. with dinner following at 6 p.m. Honored teachers for 2015 are Stephen and Mary Slag and honored support staff member will be Stan Graham. Honored classes will be Nashville and Vermontville 1940 and 1945, Maple Valley 1965 and 1990. The banquet will be catered by Good Time Pizza and entertainment will be provided by Sing Studios. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 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 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School .............. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E, M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (corner 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 Mlnds-Open Doors 9am-5pm Men’s and women’s clothing, rocker r recliner, library table, crocks, treadmill, household items, bar stools, garden dish flowers, antiques, collectibles and quality junk. / No Early Sales!Hilf QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship.............................. 11:15 a.m. pastor Jerry bukoski 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: 06868264 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass........... -....... 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.................... 9:45 a.m. Worship .Service ................ 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ....... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service . . .6:30 p.m. AWANA ............ 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH . .................9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ............ 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 VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 06861049 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 2,2015 Memories are made at 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival The annual maple syrup festival in Vermontville cele­ brated 75 years this past weekend. Holding with tra­ dition, a talent show led off Friday evening followed by fireworks. Saturday held a host of activities including a children’s parade, the grand parade, musical acts and midway rides. In addition there were flapjacks and maple syrup for sale and a host of maple inspired prod­ ucts from local producers. There was an arts and crafts show, a flea market and a petting zoo. This year’s queen, Zandra Siple, and court members, Meghan Bignal, Catie Eldridge, Britney Flory and Jeannie Hale, were on hand to greet attendees and take their first ride on the queen’s float. The Vermontville Greater Federation Women’s Club, also 75 years young, was the grand marshal. Next year the festival will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 22, 23 and 24. This event is sponsored by the Vermontville Maple Syrup Association. See page 8 for more photos This is a section of the Maple Valley Marching Lions High School Band at the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival this past weekend. The marching lions are given direction, by their drum major, Lee Christopher. Grand Ledge residents (from left) Brian Smith, Lauri Bastien, Daisy Marinez age 8 and Jenna McGill, 9, visit the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Sunday. Maple Valley Junior High Marching Lions bass drum players perform “Wipe Out” at The Greater^Federation Women’s Club is the grand marshal for the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. The club celebrates their 75th anniversary this year as well. Members of the Maple Valley Jr. High Marching Lions march in the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival grand parade. Pye© bikers visiting Vermontville this past Saturday spend a little time visiting the jail. This takes place on Main Street at the annual maple syrup festival. �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 2,2015 — Page 7 Looking J PRINTER! 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The MOO-ville cow follows, waving to the crowd. Oaklawn Hospitality Classic SATURDAY MAY 16TH • MARSHALL, MI Oaklawn's Hospitality Classic and the Oaklawn Health Fair are examples of our commitment to fostering health and wellness in our community by promoting fun and fitness for all ages. OAKLAWN hospitality classic Register now for the 2015 Event! 5K Run $25.00 (Student $15.00) 10K Run $25.00 (Student $15.00) 1 Mile Fun Run $25.00 (Student $15.00) May Walk $25.00 (Student $15.00) Family Rate $60.00 (5 person max) 5K*10K*FunRun 2015 Rates listed are for early registration and are available through May 9th. Registration fee includes commemorative short-sleeve tri-blend T-shirt. Contestants for the Little Miss Maple pageant ride on a float in the grand parade for the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Sizes: Youth small, medium large Adult small through 2-XL. Shirts guaranteed to all registered by May 9. For questions or registration assistance, please contact: Theresa Shippell Event Coordinator 269-789-3942 • tshippell@oaklawnhospital.com Register Online oaklawnhospital org/hospitahty-cl Runners and non-runnars, join ua at The Oaklawn Health Fair SATURDAY MAY 16TH | Fountain Circle | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Inflatable obstacle course for kids DJ providing music entertainment Health b Wellness Vendors will include: Calhoun County Health Department McCullough Family Practice Oaklawn Medical Group Holistic Care and Wellness Nutrition Source Oaklawn Fitness Center Oaklawn Physical Rehabilitation '. Lou Chmura-Orthodontics Regina Beattie -Massage Therapy Fountain Clinic Marshall Area Ambulance Authority First Tee of Battle Creek Marshall Farmers Market Marshall Retailers Highland dancers kick up their heels in the �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 2,2015 — Page 9 Jamie Walker holds her son Dustin Cain, age 4, on the giant slide at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Sunday, April 26. They live in Lansing. Zandra Siple newly crowned queen of the syrup festival hugs her grandmother Lois Siple. Lois is a member of the Greater Vermontville Federation of Women’s Club. The club, founded 75 years ago, is the grand marshal for the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. Gavin Miller, age 3, from Charlotte is wearing Superman attire at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Michaela Cheeseman, age 10, poses with her bunny Festival. He is holding a in the Vermontville Jr. Farmers Petting Zoo at the syrup ■ Superman doll he just won in the feat of strength festival. game. Painting faces is a tradition at the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival. This child is receiving a bat-shaped mask. �Page 10 - Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 2, 2015 Advances in dentistry are part of Nashville history A century ago, Nashville dentist Dr. A.H. Winn successfully performed a molar transplant on his brother, the third such operation in his dental career. Identity of the dentist at work in this undated photo is unknown, but the picture came from the col­ This “Memories of the Past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News April 30, 1985. “Dr. Hitchcock, the new dentist, is finding a good run of customers here and says Nashville is the liveliest town he has seen,” noted The Nashville News in early November 1875. In the nearly 110 years since that pronouncement, Nashville residents have had their dental needs cared for by a succession of profes­ sionals, and in the early days, any such treatment became grist for the local news mill. What now is considered per­ sonal and confidential data between doctor and patient occasionally found its way to becoming public informa­ tion, via the press. “Dean Fleming last Tuesday walked into Dr. A.H Winn’s dental parlors at 8 o’clock, had 17 teeth extracted and at 1:30 p.m. walked, out with an entire set ofnew teeth ornamenting his gums,” reported The News in November 1881. Whether Mr. Fleming had consented to the “press release” is unknown, but such reports were common a century ago. In some cases, those accounts now provide lection of the late Len W. Feighner, longtime Nashville News publisher, so may very well be a local scene. Dental “parlors” often were incorporated in the practitioner’s home. The lady in foreground may be a waiting patient or the dentist’s wife. Dentistry became a profession in 1840; before then, barbers performed dental work while den­ tures were made by jewelers or other craftsmen. Dr. William A. Vance, who came to Nashville fresh out of dental school in 1903, became the village’s longest practicing dentist. He retired after 47 years service. Both of his sons also became dentists and established prac­ tices elsewhere. Vance was born in New York state but grew up in Michigan. He graduated from Hastings High School and studied dentistry after a brief teaching career. For more than 40 years Vance’s offices were in the Gribbin Block. (Photos by Gladys Miller Richardson) us with a historically signifi­ cant record of advances in the field of dentistry. One such instance, cap­ tured in the pages of The Nashville News in March 1883,. shows a practice that seemed to be years ahead of its time. Again, it featured the work of Dr. Winn, about ATTENTION VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS The Village Council has an open Trustee seat and would like to appoint someone to fill the position until the November 2016 election. Please submit letter of intent by May 22, 2015: Village of Vermontville PO Box K 121 Eastside Drive Vermontville, Ml 49096 068682si HELP WANTED The Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville Transfer Recycle Station is looking for employees to work on Saturdays from 9-5 p.m. Must be 18 years of age. See Brian at the Recycle Station to receive an employment application. , * 06867923 whom little else is known; “A.H. Winn, dentist, extract­ ed a troublesome tooth (a 12­ year molar) for, his brother one day last week, filled two cavities in the same and placed it back in the jaw from whence it came, and now it has grown in as solid as ever and aches no more. The tooth was out of the mouth one hour.” The report further noted that the operation was “the third tooth Dr. Winn has suc­ cessfully transplanted in his dental career.” A few years later, Dr. Sherman M. Fowler, who had roots in Maple Grove Township, served Nashville’s dental needs on a part-time basis (one day a week) after he moved from Muskegon in December 1899 to open a dental office •in Battle Creek. “Dr. Fowler has many friends in Nashville who will be glad to hear that he is now closer to home,” noted The News at that time. Perhaps one of the best remembered early local den­ tists was Dr. William A. Vance, whose career here spanned nearly half a centu­ ry. His tenure was the longest of any of-his prede­ cessors or successors in Nashville. Vance was bom in Fairport, N.Y., but grew up in Michigan. After graduat­ ing from Hastings High School he taught for awhile at a ratal school at Kalamo. In 1903, Vance graduated from the School of Dentistry at the University of Michigan and decided to begin his practice in Nashville. • “Dr. W. A. Vance, our new dentist, arrived in town this week and is fitting up quar­ ters in the Mallory Block,” announced The News in late June 1903. “He and his wife are living in the H.E. Downing house at the comer of Middle and Gregg streets.” The Mallory Block where Vance first set up his prac­ tice is the yellow two-story brick building located just south of Nashville Auto and Farm Supply, at 110 Main St. A few years later, Dr. Vance moved his office into the second floor of the new Gribbin Block across the street. The Gribbin Block, sometimes referred to as the old Knights of Pythias hall, now houses Nashville hard­ ware on its main floor. The late Leo Herrick of Nashville, who wrote a series of his youthful recol­ lections for publication in The News in the early 1960s, recalled Vance in an Oct. 26, 1961, Column. “Dr. Vance was a busy dentist in those days, and he always filled the front teeth with gold foil. I don’t know how else’to say it, non-professionally, but this is the way he did it; of course the cavity was first drilled prop­ erly, then he would pick up gold foil with the tweezers and hammer it in with a little silver-plated mallet, then reach down and get another foil and hammer that in like­ wise. Then again and again and again. ‘‘There seemed no end to it, and the amazing part of it was, where did all those foils go' to? It seemed like he would certainly run out of gold. But he never did, and when the job was done, the filling was in there to stay for good. It would never come out — or at least mine never did.” Vance and his wife, Lillie, purchased the home at 310 Middle St. and lived there many years. Both of thensons, Alton and Merle, fol­ lowed in their father’s 'foot- steps, becoming dentists elsewhere after graduation from the UM School of Dentistry.. Dr. William Vance contin­ ued to practice here until his retirement in 1950. That year Dr. Neil McLaughlin, who had practiced dentistry in Vermontville since 1933, opened a newly built office on Reed Street in Nashville to serve residents of both communities. Prior to that time, his practice had been in quarters adjoining the office used by his father, Vermontville physician Dr. C.L.D. McLaughlin. Neil, a graduate ofthe UM School of Dentistry with the class of 1933, decided in 1949 to build a new office that had “many features that seemed desirable from his own and his patients’ stand­ point,” reported The. News Jan. 26, 1950. “His decision to locate the office in Nashville doesn’t seem at all odd when one learns that his practice includes many patients in Nashville as’ well as Vermontville ... By locating on Reed Street, he is in a spot not too far from residents of either town. And he now is equipped to give dental serv­ ice in quarters unsurpassed even in large metropolitan areas.” In 1959, Dr. Morris D. Brown bought McLaughlin’s office and practiced there for the next 19 years. In 1978 a pair of dentists bought the office from Brown, but oper­ ated it only five months before selling out to Dr. Hugh Overholt, who current­ ly practices there, serving the entire Maple Valley area as did McLaughlin and Brown. Dentistry has advanced considerably in the century since the days of “home den­ tistry” were illustrated in this early November 1885 item from The Nashville News, “They say a Vermontville girl recently had a toothache, and to remove the aching molar tied a string to it, hitched the other end of the string to a doorknob and fell down the cellar, the ‘opera­ tion’ proving successful.” LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE This firm is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and 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. This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Default has been made in the conditions of a mort­ gage made by Peggy L. Cappon, a single woman, whose address is believed to be 530 North Michigan Avenue, Hastings, Ml 49058, to the United States of America,, act­ ing through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture now known as United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, dated July 24, 2009 and recorded July 27, 2009 in Barry County Register of Deeds at at Instrument 200907280007778, Pages 1-6, and in which mortgage there is claimed to be due as of April 9, 2015 the sum of One Hundred Five Thousand Two Hundred Sixty-Four & & 66/100 ($105,264.66) Dollars including interest at 4.8750 percent per annum. Interest is $11.7134 per day. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in case made and provid­ ed, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged property, or some part thereof, at public venue, at Barry County Courthouse, 220 West State Street, Hastings, Michigan at 1:00 P.M. on JUNE 4,2015. Said prem­ ises are situated in the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan and are described as follows: The South 3 Rods of Lots 19 and 20 and the East 44 feet of the South 3 Rods of Lot(s) 21, HASTINGS;, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber A of Plats, Page 1. The redemption period shall be six (6) months from the date of .such sale unless the property is abandoned; in which case the redemption period shall be thirty (30) days from the date of sale or abandonment, if abandon­ ment occurs after sale. NOTE: Pursuant to MCL §600.3278, if the above-described property is sold at a foreclosure sale the borrower will be held responsible to the per­ son who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemp­ tion period. DATED: April 9, 2015. David L. Porteous Attorney for Mortgagee MCCURDY, WOTILA & PORTEOUS, PC 123 West Upton Avenue, P.O. Box 206 Reed City, Ml 49677 TELEPHONE: (231)832.3231 (04-11)(05-02) �Just Say 'As Advertised n the Mapte Valley News* Saturday. May 2. 2015 — Page 11 WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR THE I VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE _____________FOR THE YEAR 2014_______ Construction update XS **^*!Ei **^*«!Ei **■ NA* ^rwj^ n n fe ft ?""*<» ?""*< WMUtelte * tow *W«» S* Wtt antifl iirt iKSk^Mt Bihtsta ^i!OW*« “"“Wteiptaii Wteitaii epa sjfeIHm BiMMlpi M I M m* , ®W< , Jitiitai jrttiMijW idifaw FbFb’mr ’mrV* V* , l. tbf^ I " I’F® jKJU** s rd n itestiliP’ ji#f fflitMi^’ g*S5i; i»»« dtjsnW* dtjsnW*j I it not i rtaftjJrtRj Witf »I**L -sjjisas *’*« * ,! by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent Maple Valley Schools I cannot believe that one year ago we were in the final days of campaigning for the bond project. It is amazing what can happen in a year. Although it seemed like forever to see movement, things are now moving forward at a rapid pace. We are so proud ofthe positive impact these renovations have and will have for the community. % Phase One Maplewood Elementary School is nearly complete with demolition. There are still windows that need to come out but, for the most part, the rooms are stripped of old heating units, carpet, and windows. This has been nice for timeline purpos­ es as there are no students in attendance. The roofers have been thankful and making a lot ofprogress. The storage build­ ing at the baseball field will likely be relocated to the oppo­ site side (behind bleachers of the first base line). Two playground structure options are being proposed for the third to sixth graders. Students will vote via survey monkey on those options. The schedule is looking good. Everyone is anxious to know when we will have building access." Fuller Elementary School will not be touched until June 11 so it will be all hands on deck for packing and moving. Students pre-kindergarten through second grade will be in this building in the fall. The soccer field will have some dugout type structures built to shield the players during game time. High school campus sitework has begun with the track. It will be completely re-done in the track and high jump areas. The gymnasium remodel will begin June 7. Academic areas inside are yet to be determined. Technology updates and upgrades continue. However, we have been deliberate in staggering device purchasing to cre­ ate a replacement cycle that makes sense. The much needed phone system will begin this fall. Summer 2015 Due to all of the construction, staff, students, and commu­ nity members should refrain from using Fuller and Maplewood buildings. As for the high school, there will be a short summer school in a designated area. The ancillary gym will be used. Schedule usage with the front office due to the number of groups that may request the use outside of the ath­ letic teams. There will be no elementary school summer school this year unfortunately. We did not qualify for the grant that fund­ ed the program, but I am hopeful we will next year. The free summer lunch program will serve four locations: the high school cafeteria; the pavilion in Vermontville; Thomapple Lake Estates; and Putnam Park. Students are encouraged to participate in this program open to children up to age 18. Phase two This phase will begin when Fuller Elementary School is completed. It will include high school classrooms, a secure entry, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) lab. Please join us for a ground breaking ceremony at 3:30 p.m. at Maplewood Elementary School next Tuesday, May 5. UDSA Rural Housing Service Foreclosure Sale „ tw» This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village ot Vermontville, Michigan, for the calendar year 2014. This informa­ tion is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2014. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. Your water comes from 3 groundwater wells located at 159 Third St and 119 West St The wells are in an aquifer about 128 to 1 80 feet deep in gravel pack. The Village of Vermontville has a State approved Wellhead Protection Program (WHP). The company of Wilcox Professional Services did the work on the program to get it approved with the State. We have a citizen advisory panel composed of citizens, Council Members, Township, and County Officials. • Contaminants and their presence in water: Drinking Water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health rrisk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). • Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general pop­ ulations. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guide­ lines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791 ). • Source* of Drinlangg Water: The Sources of drinking g water (both tap p and bottled water) include rivers,, lakes,, streams,,pponds,, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Our water comes from wells. As water travels over the surface ofthe land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring mineral. In some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence ofanimals or from human activity. • Contaminants that may be present in source water include: • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agri­ cultural livestock operations and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture and residential uses. • Radioactive contaminants, which are naturally occurring. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that provide the same protection for public health. Water Quality Data The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2014 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 - December 31,2014. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All of the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old. Terms and abbreviations used below: • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLGs); The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. • N/A; Not applicable ND; Not detectable at testing limit oob: parts per billion or micrograms per liter nnm: parts per million or milligrams per liter oCi/1; picocuries per liter (a measure of radiation). • Action Level; The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water sys­ tem must follow. Contaminant H®’ a* i*Xj«i** 5% DATE & TIME OF SALE: June 4,2015 at 1:00 p.m. ii Kej iiw Kx PLACE OF SALE: Barry County Courthouse 220 W. State Street, Hasting, MI 49058 FOR INFO CONTACT: 800-349-5097x4500 Or USDA Rural Development 1035 E. Michigan Ave Paw Paw, MI 49079 For future foreclosure sales and inventory properties access our website: www.resales.usda.gQV Typical Source of Contaminant Sample Date Violation Y/N 0.010 mg/1 None 06/27/2012 N Erosion of natural orchards, glass. Erosion of natural deposits orchards, glass. Erosion of natural deposits orchards, glass. Discharge of Drilling wastes & erosion ofnatural deposits Erosion of natural deposits aluminum & fertilizer factories Arsenic-well #5 0.010 None 0.003 mg/1 06/27/2012 N Arsenic - well #6 n/d None 0.004 mg/1 7/9/08 N Barium 2 mg/1 0.26 mg/1 7/16/09 N Fluoride - well #3 4.0 mg/1 .1 mg/1 0.18 mg/1 06/27/2012 N Fluoride - well #5 4.0 mg/1 .1 mg/1 024 09/09/2014 N N/A 55 mg/1 09/09/2012 N 2 mg/1 Erosion of natural deposits deposits Contaminant Sulfate Contaminant 530 N. Michigan Ave. Hastings, MI 49058 DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY. 3BR, 2 BA, 2 story. This description is believed to be correct to our best understanding. Our 0.003 mg/1 Copper Minimum Bid: $52,610.00 (or best offer above minimum bid) OFFER MUST BE IN FORM OF CERTIFIED CHECK THE DAY OF THE SALE MCLG Water Arsenic-well #3 Lead *<fe <fe MCL N/A Action Level 0.023 mg/1 0.32 mg/1 Sample Date 07/12/2012 07/12/2012 Our Water!*) n/d n/d Erosion of natural deposits Number of Samples Over Action Level 0 0 Result Units Date Gross Alpha <3 Pci/1 03/10/06 RA-226 <1 <1 Pci/1 03/27/06 Pci/1 03/21/06 RA-228 (*) 90 per cent of samples at or below this level The State allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, is more than one year old. Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. Is our water system meeting other rules that govern our operations? The State and EPA require us to test our water on a regu­ lar basis to ensure its safety. We met all the monitoring and reporting requirements for 2014. We are committed to providing you safe, reliable, and healthy water. We are pleased to provide you with this information to keep you folly informed about your water. We will be updating this report annually, and will also keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year, as they may happen. For more information about your water, or the contents of this report, contact Christopher Rumsey, Supervisor, at the Village Garage or call 726-1444. �Page 12 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 2, 2015 Goalkeeper helps extend play for Lions at Delton by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A lot of balls have gotten by, but Maple Valley varsity girls’ soccer team goalkeeper Elysia Piedrola has gotten her gloves on a lot of balls lately too. Maple Valley was downed 8-0 in a non-conference match at Delton Kellogg Thursday, with Delton notching its eighth goal mid­ way through the second half. The Panther scorebook had Piedrola down for 15 saves. That upped her total to 56 in her team’s most recent three game stretch. She had a couple nice saves from point blank range against the Panthers, and did a good job of being aggres­ sive to come out and get the ball in her box. “If she hadn’t been play­ ing they would have been done a lot sooner,” said Delton Kellogg head coach Alan Mabie. “She had a lot of good stops coming out on the ball and I thought she did a good job. You shoot 100 times you’re going to get some in eventually, hopeful­ ly.” Delton Kellogg didn’t get too many in against Piedrola and the Lion defense, which was led by solid efforts from Shala Kikendall, Glyce Bauman and midfielder Sequoya Henigan, until late in the first half. Delton took a 1-0 lead with 25 minutes and 35 sec­ onds to play in the first half on a goal by Autumn Russell. She was assisted by Riley Smith on the play, a pair of seniors teaming up for the Panthers. Delton Kellogg is fairly young1, with only a -handful of seniors, but the Lions are really young. “We’ve got seven players that never played soccer before, seven freshmen. We only returned five,” said Lion head coach Richard Seume. “Our goalkeeper is doing pretty good.” Delton Kellogg attacker Lillian Howard during the first haff Thursday in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Glyce Bauman (left) works to slow down Delton Kellogg’s Bailee Tigchelaar in the midfield during the first half of Thursday’s contest in Delton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Special |/>*t Smith would finish the pointed she didn’t get it in the other side of the field.” game with two goals and two the net, but from the start of The Maple Valley girls are assists for the Panthers. She the game she’d get the ball now 0-6 in the Greater scored the first ofthree goals and she just kicked it. By Lansing Activities for Delton in the final 12 and halftime she was dribbling Conference. \ a half minutes of the first up around and she’d turn the The Lions fell 8-0 in a bat­ half, knocking in a shot off comer and she’s cross the tle. of two teams vying for an assist from teammate ball in. That was a good their first victory of the sea­ Lillian Howard that followed improvementjust in that half son Monday at Olivet High a nice crossing pass from for her.” School. Samantha Mohn. Delton Kellogg got a goal Loren Westlake and Paige Mabie really liked the by Morgan Champion on a Fountain scored two goals, work he saw from his fresh­ penalty kick and one by each for Olivet, and Kylie man outside attacker, Mohn, Howard, off a comer from Falk, Hannah Frei, Kayti as the game went on. Delton Russell, before the end ofthe Case and Amber Foster each Kellogg had a number of first half. scored once. girls unable, to attend Smith had one second half Last Friday, the Lions fell Thursday’s game, and goal, and assisted on a score 6-0 to Comstock. youngsters got a little bit of by Mikayla DuShane. Bailee The Lions had just 11 extra work. Tigchelaar had a goal and an players on the evening, and “We have been talking a assist in the second half for lost one to an injury in the lot about, when the ball is on the Panthers, Champion opening minutes. The Colts the outside of the field stay­ added a second goal, and scored all six of their goals ing outside the goal so you Amrie Blomeyer had an playing 11-of-10 in the first are at the backdoor in case it assist for the DK team on half. comes through,” Mabie said. that score. Comstock pulled a player “Sam Mohn did a nice job of “We’re starting to under­ in the second half, and the staying out here on the left stand how to possess the two teams played scoreless and had some nice opportu­ ball,” Seume said of his soccer the rest of the way. nities. She’s a little disap- young team, “and take it on Reporting History 75th Year to the Vermontville Maple Syrup officers ofthe Corporation,,, producers, everyone that collected sap and helped with maple syrup making, various chairpersons and helpers ofthe activities and events. Businesses and individuals that purchased memberships, sponsors ofthe parade, donations tofireworks, churches, clubs andgroups that tookpart in making The Maple Syrup Festival a success! Eugene Fisher, President 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 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 2, 2015 — Page 13 Potterville and Valley score a lot of runs at Webberville ■ ■■ Oxi •■B‘^ tal'sit^ *’1 fajffla/fo pj •*y fitaifiiii' tkattfc (sbWh® al®. itsxx hsfiij.ilai kw Mttai Ik Uns W jB I Siam jmiraiEi tfir kuntBi^iik b t ea iesesMs .! soraidiiofKa is i®MWs riaU Kiab jggi b/k jfflrtWrf*1? tit Maple Valley’s Taryn Medina hits a flyball to right field during the third inning of game one against Galesburg-Augusta at Maple Valley High School Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Runs came in bunches in Webberville jumped on the the consolation game of Lions early, scoring seven Saturday’s Webberville runs jn the second inning. Tournament. Webberville finished the The Maple Valley varsity contest with ten hits. softball team was downed Runs were tougher to 20-12 by the Potterville come by for the Lions Vikings in the contest for Tuesday as they returned to third place. Greater Lansing Activities Micahela Johnson led the Conference action with a Lion offense, going 4-5 at doubleheader at home put at 30-3 and teammate the plate with two RBI. against rival Olivet. The Jacquelyn Mater third at 28­ Emily Morris and Rachel Eagles scored 16-0 and 16-1 2.5. In the discus, Terra Hall Morris had three hits each. wins. was second with a throw of Emily Morris took the The Eagles started the 76-9 and Scott was third at loss, but allowed just six hits. afternoon with an eight-run 73-5. She walked 14 batters and-hit first inning. Annie Davis and Haley five. Allen, Emily Morris and Dack each won a couple The big innings for the Johnson had the three Lion events for Leslie. Davis took Vikings were the third, when hits. the 200-meter dash in 29.81 they scored eight runs, and Franklin was more consis­ and the 400-meter run in the fourth, when they scored tent in the circle, allowing 1: 07.32. Dack was the 800- six. just four walks. She struck meter champ with a time of Webberville topped the out three. The Eagles had 11 2: 40.91 and tied Davis for Lions 11-1 to start the day. hits in the game one win. the for the win in the long Emily Morris, Rachel It was a 12-run outburst in jump as both flew 13-1. Morris, Molly Walker and the first inning of game two The Lions also took part in Carlee Allen all had hits for for the Eagles. the Lions Club Marauder the Lions. Emily Morris took the Invitational hosted by OvidEmily Morris took the loss loss, allowing 16 hits and Elsie last Friday (April 24). in the circle. She struck out three walks. She struck out Maple Valley’s boys were two and walked three. one for the Lions. sixth and the girls eight in the eight-team field. Decker led the Lion boys, winning the 'discus With a mark of 130-1.75 and plac­ ing second in the shot put at 43-5.25. Other top performances for the Lions came from Carpenter who was fourth in the 100 with a time 12.12 and Courter who was fourth in the 400 with a time of 55.65. The Lion ladies had some of their best performances in the field too. Jadelyn Stewart wont he pole vault by clear­ ing 8-0. Morris was second in the shot put at 31-7.5 and Mater placed third at 30-4. The Lions return to league action at Perry Tuesday. Lions perform well in GLAC competition with Blackhawks The Lions had some of their best performances of the season at Leslie Tuesday. The host Blackhawks scored Greater Lansing Activities Conference victo­ ries over visiting • Maple Valley Maple Valley’s boys got a handful of wins in their 91­ 44 loss to the Blackhawks. Lion head coach Matt Gordeneer said there were some surprises, both good ahd bad, from his guys. One of the best came from Isiah Gam, who was out for the past week and a half with a quad injury. “I didn't let him do any running, just trying to let that heal. I asked that he ride a stationary bike to keep his conditioning up and he apparently did just that,” Gordeneer said. “He ended up running his best time in the 300 intermediate hurdles by over two seconds.” Gam, a junior, was second in that race to Leslie junior Dakota Pier who won in 47.74. Pier also won the 1 IO­ meter high hurdles in 20.02. Leslie’s boys swept the three scoring places in all the runs from 800-meters to 3200-meters, with freshman Devin Gibbs taking the 800meter run in 2:19.06 and the 1600-meter run in 5:02.68. The Lions were solid in the sprints though, led by sophomore Trent Carpenter who won the 100-meter dash in 11.93 seconds. Carpenter also teamed with Zach Wolcott, Nick Allwardt and Cayden Courier to win the 4x 100meter relay in 48.17 and the 4x200-meter relay in 1: 40.65. Those were the best times of the season for the Lions in each of the relays. Courter just missed sec­ ond place in the 100-meter dash, placing third in 12.38, and went on to win the 400meter dash in 57.96. Wolcott won the long jump for the Lions by flying 18 feet 3.5 inches and also placed third in the 200-meter dash with a new PR of 25.43. Cole Decker won the shot put for the Lions with a mark of 45-1.5 The Lion ladies fell 93-35 to Leslie. Sophomore Elizabeth King had a big day for the Lions, setting new personal records in three events. Slie won the 100-meter dash with a time of 15.06. She also steppbd up in the relSys, teaming with Tia James, Chloe Hicks and Stacie Ellison to win the 4x 100-meter relay in 1:01.44 ahd the 4x200-meter relay in 2: 13.35.’ Rachel Morris won the two throws for the Lions. She got a mark of 31-8.5 and threw the discus 93-1. Maple Valley swept* both of those events. Brooklyn Scott was second in the shot Maple Valley’s Megan Bonney slides in to score a run during game one of her team’s doubleheader against visiting Galesburg-Augusta Thursday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Bridget King, Elizabeth Hosack-Frizzell and Allen had the three Lion hits in game two. The Lions’ record now stands at 1-14. Maple Valley fell in two non-conference contests with Galesburg-Augusta Thursday, 12-2 and 16-1. Johnson had a triple and scored on an RBI single by Megan Bonney in the opener and King had an RBI single to plate Emily Morris after a single to account for the two Lion runs. Taryn Medina, Emily Morris, Johnson and Bonney had the fourth hits for the Lions in game two, a contest which lasted three innings. Franklin took the loss, but Lion head coach Jim Schwartz said she threw a strong game against the Rams. Galesburg-Augusta managed seven hitsallowing seven hits, but. the Lion defense didn’t give its pitch­ er much help. The Lions had five errors Call any time for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 �Page 14 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 2,2015 Hosmer wears one to help Maple Valley win one The Maple Valley varsity baseball team celebrates its championship at the Webberville Tournament Saturday after scoring victories over Webberville and Potterville at the tournament. Maple Valley’s Alec Hosmer drops down a sacrifice bunt during the top of the sec­ ond inning of game two Tuesday against Olivet at Griswald Field in Vermontville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Alec Hosmer extended his lead over teammate Payton Rourke in their friendly competition leading off the top of the seventh inning of game two against Olivet Tuesday. Hosmer has been hit by nine pitches now. Rourke trails with seven HBP. There’s a good chance nei­ ther will get plunked by a pitched baseball at a more opportune time than Hosmer did Tuesday. The Lions and Eagles were tied 2-2 in the second game of their Greater Lansing Activities Conference doubleheader in Vermontville, with the Lions having already scored a 6-2 win in the opener. “He’s not afraid to stand on the plate and take one. That’s huge,” Maple Valley head coach Bryan Carpenter said of Hosmer after his team’s 3-2 win in the night­ cap. Hosmer moved to second base on a sacrifice bunt by Brock Weiler. He advanced to third on a ground ball to the right side by Drew Allen, which the Olivet second baseman bobbled to put run­ ners on the comers for the Lions. Chandler Adams took the place of starter Wyatt DeGroot on the mound for Olivet to try and get the final two outs while holding the two runners on. It didn’t change things though. Lion leadoff hitter Andrew Brighton drilled his third fly ball ofthe game to the Olivet center fielder, and Hosmer tagged up at third base and came home to score what would prove to be the win­ ning run. “We’ve really worked on manufacturing runs at prac­ tice,” said Carpenter, “find­ ing a way to get a run if we have to. We did that in the seventh there, get a guy on, bunt him over and find a way to get him to third and get him in. We manufactured a run.” The Lions upped their GLAC record to 7-1 with the sweep of Olivet. Maple Valley has league double­ headers ahead with Lansing Christian and Perry. Pitchers Andrew Brighton and Beau Johnson have been manufacturing GLAC wins. “We’re pretty fortunate to have those two step on the mound every league double­ header, that’s for sure,” Carpenter said. “They’ve M66 Tire 1L n i‘411I DUTY • Mufflers • Oil Changes • Struts • Shocks • Engine Repair • Diagnostic Service www.m66tire.com ♦ m66tirecooper@att.net Tires for Lawn & Garden ATVs ■ Trailers 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66 Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-1200 I pitched six (innings), or seven or five if it’s a mercy. They’ve pitched every league inning between the two of them this year.” Johnson got the win in game two. He struck out eight while allowing six hits and two walks. The Lions took a 2-0 lead in the top of the second. A sacrifice bunt by Hosmer and a couple of wild pitches helped Rourke and Jace Heinze advance around the bases. Rourke singled to start the inning and Heinze reached on an Olivet error. Singles by Allen and Rourke were the only other hits for the Lions in game two off of DeGroot. The Eagles got RBIs from Freddy Fuentes and Brendan Maple Valley shortstop Jacob Brighton fires to first for an out in the bottom of the Whitely in the bottom of the fifth inning, after a single by fifth inning of game two against Olivet Tuesday at Griswald Field in Vermontville. Troy Saxman and a double (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Parkfcr Smith opened the lead and hold it.” final, striking out nine and three times in the opener inning. Andrew Brighton led the giving up just five hits in the against Webberville. Brighton allowedjust four offense, with a single and a complete game effort. The Andrew Brighton had two hits and struck out 13 in the double. Heinze had a double Vikings’ only run was singles and two RBI and game one victory, a 6-2 Lion and Jacob Brighton, Gunner unearned in the top of the Michael Sprague added three win. Tobias, Allen and Hosmer first inning. singles, finishing with three Maple Valley took a 1-0 all singled once. Four walks The Lions evened things runs scored and three RBI. lead in the bottom ofthe sec­ helped the Lions, and with a run in the bottom of Brandon Kenyon and ond inning, only to see the Rourke was hit by a pitch the fourth and then pushed in Heinze also drove in two Eagles answer with one too. front with three runs in the runs each for the Lions. earned and one unearned, run The Lions scored once in home half of the fifth. Johnson and Tobias had their in the top of the third with the bottom of the fourth to Andrew Brighton had a team’s other RBI. the help of Lion errors. tie the contest at 2-2, then single, a double and walked Heinze got the win, allow­ “We battled,” Carpenter added two runs on RBI sin­ twice. Johnson, Rourke and ing five runs on five hits and said. “We got down early. gles from Tobias and Jacob Heinze all added singles and five walks in five innings. That’s really the first time Brighton in the bottom ofthe each drove in a run. Hosmer He struck out four. Weiler we’ve been down like that in fifth that came - after had an RBI in the win too. closed things out in the sev­ a league game. It was good Andrew’s lead-off triple. Johnson had a single, a enth. to battle back to find a way The Lions tacked on two double an RBI and scored to get some runs, and get the more insurance runs in the bottom of the sixth. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: We are looking for caring, hardworking, dedicated Delbert Redfield, All real estate advertising in this newspa­ Whitely, Zane Madry and people to join our team! Would you like to be a per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil.Rights Act which collectively Chandler Adams had the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? We are interested make it illegal to advertise “any preference, four Eagle hits in the opener, limitation or discrimination based on race, in training qualified individuals to be a CNA? color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, all singles. national origin, age or marital status, or an Thomapple Manor, the Barry County Long Term Care facility, Maple Valley is now 10­ intention, to mal^any such preference, limita­ is now taking applications for a tion or discrimination.” Familial status 5-2 overall. The Lions also includes children under the age of 18 living won a pair of games with parents or legal custodians, pregnant Nursing Assistant Class women and people securing custody of chil­ Saturday to take the champi­ dren under 18. to start June 1, 2015. onship at the Webberville This newspaper will not knowingly accept Applications can be completed Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. any advertising for real estate which is in vio­ Invitational. lation of the law. 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Valley team uses four scores of 40 at Mulberry Fore G.C. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley improved its hold on first place in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference by winning the jamboree it hosted at Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville Thursday. The Lions were incredibly consistent in doing so. Maple Valley’s top four golfers, Hunter Hilton, Rage Sheldon, Ryan Mudge and Jordan Denton each shot a 40 off their home course to put together a score of 160 for their team The Lions beat runner-up Lansing Christian by more than 20 strokes. The Pilgrims scored a 181, Lakewood 187, Olivet 193, Leslie 195, Stockbridge 212 and Perry 247. Lansing Christian’s Parker Jamieson was the day’s medalist, scoring a 39. The Pilgrim team also got a 45 from Hunter Block, a 47 from Jack Zylstra and a 50 from Nick Jamieson. Ryan Feasal led Lakewood with a score of 41. Viking head coach liked the way Feasal battled back after going double-bogie on his first three holes. 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Main Street 517-852-0540 free delivery up to 5 miles 517-852-9680 Foreign and Domestic Repair Local businesses supporting each other 228 N. Main Street 517-852-9928 723 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-05-09.pdf 0c49a97232d75860f37d10347fab828e PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY newi Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 19, May 9, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Michigan Search & Rescue team trains at Maple Valley by Shari Carney Staff Writer Dogs and their trainers met at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School this past Saturday for field training exercises with the Michigan Search & Rescue organiza­ tion. This group, all volun­ teers, connected to Maple Valley through Cindy Gatewood, high school English teacher. Gatewood’s sister, Cris Bean, and her son, Josiah Bean, are mem­ bers of the search and rescue teams. Their motto is, “Saving Lives and Locating Loved Ones.” “My son joined the team at 15,” said Bean of Josiah, how an adult. “He was in 4­ Henry “Hank” Felder, wearing a coonskin cap with foxtail adornment, a horsehide H obedience training.” As a teen, Josiah observed coat and a handmade belt, made this osage orange longbow, the quiver and arrows. a search and rescue ’ dog Felder will be at Riverside Park next weekend with other reenactors for the Nashville training and Was hooked. He Rendezvous. began to hang around the group and volunteered at their base Operations and field work sites. “They came to me and said, ‘We’re keeping your son,”’ said Bean, who then decided to get on board her­ self. Cris Bean’s Dalmation, Joe Pete, indicates the locker Josiah’s first dog, an from where the scent- is emanating in the Michigan Next weekend Friday and The men have called on by Shari Carney Australian shepherd named Saturday, May 15 and 16 the their’fellow history enthusi­ Search & Rescue event at the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High Staff Writer Jackie (now 10), was certi­ asts to bring the sights and School this past Saturday. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) It’s been more than 20 rendezvous will be revived. fied when he was just 17. He Shirley Dexter, represent­ sounds of a bygone era to years since Henry (Hank) has since added a second Dartagnan, who is 1 1/2. Attractions will See DOGS, page 2 Felder has hosted a Nashville ing the Nashville Area 2015. Australian shepherd, 'Bean’s dog is a Doberman blacksmithing, Rendezvous in the- village. Citizens Coalition, said the include organization is a sponsor of Indian lore, a Lewis and the event which will be at Clark demonstration', bow •Riverside Park behind the making, and furs. stores on Main Street. Felder met with the Maple “There will be a number Valley News to talk about the of demonstrations of life on event. He modeled a 100the river in the early 1800’s. year-old coat made from A blacksmith, Lewis and winter horse hide, a coon Clark demo, sock making skin cap with fox tail adorn­ loomer, long bow demo, and ment and a cow hide belt with deer horn buckle. A much more,” said Dexter. Felder is a member of deer hide pouch hung from Grand Valley Cap’n’ Ballers the belt and two knives and Ray Burd, who is assist­ hewned from leaf spring ing in the event, is a member steel. On his back was a of the Howard City quiver fulTof arrows and he Conservation Club. Both carried an osage orange long organizations foster an bow. Except for the coat appreciation for an older way See RENDEZVOUS, pg. 6 of living. Step into the past at Nashville Rendezvous In This Issue... Seniors sport future attire For College Decision Day Friday, May 1, Maple Valley High School seniors wear attire representing their future college, university or military branch. Posing’ with the seniors (front, in center) is college advisor Tina Westendorp. • Teens keep the beat at Putnam library • Lions win first one at DK, but Panthers take game two in ten • Lion ladies score most of the field points in loss at Perry • Lions set to play Pilgrims for league title Tuesday in Lansing �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, May 9, 2015 DOGS, continued from page 1 Cris Bean (left) and Cindy Gatewood are sisters. Gatewood is an English teacher at Maple Valley High School. Bean is a member of the Michigan Search & Rescue organization. She and her dog, Joe Pete, are at a team training exercise for dogs and their owners this past Saturday at the jr./sr. high school. (Photo by Justin Suntken) • Pam Burns, from Sanford, uses a squeaky penguin to reward her dog, Trace. Trace is 1. Burns is a 20-year member of the Michigan Search & Rescue organization. Teams of dogs and owners held a training at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School this past Saturday. (Photo by Justin Suntken) ants from the Michigan Search & Rescue ning held at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School ay, May 2 pause for a photo. The team con­ front row from left) Kate Amman, Lisa Zang, nnell, Rayanne Chamberlain, Joy Rose, Cris idgett Brown, Kathryn Gordon, (back) Harvey ith his dog Nuke; Robert Lark, Josiah Bean, Dave Holcomb, Pam Burns, Tim Burns and Steve Brown. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) — Joe Pete, age 4, has been trained from a puppy to “imprint” early, said Bean. Pam Bums, a 20-year vet­ eran of the organization, was at the training with her Doberman, Trace. Trace is 1 and is her fourth Doberman to go through the trainings. Bums lives in Sanford. She said she grew up with dogs and horses. Like Josiah, she got her start in obedience training, before moving to human remains detection. Kathryn Gordon, from Farmington Hills, came with two dogs, Hexi a German shepherd and Gus, a Border Collie. Gordon said her dogs’ temperaments are quite the opposite. Hexi is the more laid back one. Michigan Search & Rescue bills itself as a miss­ ing person response team. Team members and their four-legged counterparts become' certified canine teams through ongoing train­ ings. The teams, once certi­ fied, are available, “24/7 at no charge.” “A dog’s sense of smell is far greater than human capa­ bilities,” says the organiza­ tion’s brochure. “Search dogs are trained to specifi­ cally search out a human scent and to indicate or tell their handler when a find has been made.” There are three areas of specialization: trailing dogs; air scent or wilderness dogs and human remains detection dogs. Trailing dogs, when pro­ vided with the scent of the person being tracked, ignore any other scents. Air scent or wilderness dogs cover large areas quick­ ly returning to their handler when they have located a person. Human remains and detec­ tion dogs search for the deceased. The goals of MiSAR are to: • Maintain a state of mis­ sion readiness at all times. • Train with diligence and commitment. • Participate in community activities that provide oppor­ tunities to present education about search and rescue operations and personal safe­ ty• Provide equipment, materials and training oppor­ tunities for handlers and dogs, in order to operate at optimum effectiveness. For more information on MiSAR visit the website at Hexi, a German shepherd, is being crated by owner and trainer Kathryn Gordon. Gordon traveled from Farmington Hills to participate in a field training exercise for search and rescue dogs at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School Saturday, May 2. (Photo by Justin Suntken) www.MichiganSAR.org; email — MichiganSAR@gmail.com or call 800-818.-5645. For immediate dispatch call 800-818-5645. Deputies trained to reverse opioid overdoses Eaton bounty Sheriff’s Office Deputies are now equipped with Narcan to reverse the deadly affects of opioid prescription drugs/heroin overdoses. Sheriff Tom Reich author­ ized patrol deputies to receive training in the administration ofNarcan fol­ lowing Senate Bill 1049 which authorizes law enforcement officers to administer this medication to immediately reverse the effects of an opioid drug overdose. “As we may be in a posi­ tion to assist prior , to EMS arrival, I am proud to announce that Eaton County Sheriff’s deputies are now trained and equipped to respond and administer this life saving medication to per­ sons experiencing this type of an overdose in our coun­ ty,” said Reich. This office joins the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office as being among the first in Michigan to train and equip their patrol deputies to administer Narcan. The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office began researching the potential for this program in early 2014 while monitoring a danger­ ous national trend of increas­ ing opioid prescription drugs Oxycontin, Vicodin, codeine, Percocet and heroin overdoses. In the past two years the Eaton County Jail medical staffhave responded to five opiate drug related overdose cases and success- fully administered Narcan, reversing the effects of these life threatening overdoses. The October 2014 passing of Senate Bill 1049 provided legal authority for law enforcement officers who have received training, to cany and administer these opioid/narcotic overdose counter-acting medications and protects them from pos­ sible civil liability when administered in good faith. Narcan kits have been issued to patrol deputies. Sheriff Reich stated “This proactive measure furthers our mission and commitment to enhance life safety throughout Eaton County,” said Reich. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 9,2015 — Page 3 Public asked to join ‘conversation’ about employment opportunities The Center for Michigan is sponsoring a Community Conversation Wednesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in the Barry Enrichment Center, 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. This is an opportu­ nity for area residents to share their experiences, pri­ orities, wants, fears and Gonser wins KCC scholarship The winners of the final multiplication math bee at Fuller Street School are (front row, from left) Torin Bell, Chase Rathburn, Olivia Williams, Elizabeth Christopher; (middle) Cassidy Simpson, Alexis Booher, Connor Wood, Aidan Derusha, Owen Bailey and (back) fourth and fifth grade teachers Laurie Pettengill, Alexa Gilbert, Patti Braun, Ashleigh Smit and Angel Christopher. There were 36 contestants and nine winners in seven rounds. In the final round, students were allowed two seconds to answer. Fuller Street Math Bee winners announced hopes related to getting a job in Michigan. These conversations are happening all over the state. Representatives from the Center for Michigan will ask a series of questions to the group. Individuals will click a hand-held clicker to record their responses. Data will be compiled and shared to see how the community responds in comparison with others throughout the state. This event is open to everyone. “It would be great to have a broad representation of the Cherry Health expanding into Eaton County Austin Gonser, a Vermontville resident and 2014 graduate of Maple Valley High School, was awarded the Ethel Groos Gold Key Scholarship from Since the closure of the Kellogg Community College. Eaton County office of Gonser has a 3.72 grade Health Connections, resipoint average at KCC, where dents there have been withhe is pursuing general stud­ out a source of health care ies. that will provide care for them based on their ability to pay. Cherry Health announced Wednesday that it has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for $608,333 to provide health care services in Charlotte. Cherry Health will open the new health center, which will be located in the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, 1033 Healthcare Drive, Charlotte, in September. The timing of the grant Varney-Turner Scott Varney of Nashville and Jody Varney of Delton wish to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter, Brooke Lavona Varney to Eric James Turner, son of James and Christine Turner of Vermontville. The bride-elect is a graduThe eight winners of 30 contestants in the final addition math bee at Fuller Street ate of Maple Valley Schools School are (front row, from left) Angie Wigginton, Jeremiah Penny, Azaleah Barlow, and Kellogg Community Alex Graham, (back) Cam Carpenter, OnnaRae Johnson, Aidan Patrick and Lilly College and is currently Faurot. There were six rounds in the competition, and for the final round students only employed with Williams had two seconds to answer. Farm Machinery. The groom-elect is a grad­ uate of Maple Valley Schools and is currently employed with Concrete Cutting and Breaking. A May 16, 2015 wedding is being planned at the Boys and Girls Club Retreat Center. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News ads! A mother’s love is ours to keep - what a priceless thing to know. Her thoughts stay with us through the years no matter where we go. Nothing else in all this world will ever rise above that single most important thing of all, a mother s love! 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MINI STORAGE AUCTION Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10* Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! community attend — high school and college students, unemployed, newly employed, those re-entering the workplace and even those reaching g retirement years,” said Jennifer Richards from the Barry Community Foundation. Participants are asked to RSVP by emailing jen@barrycf.org or calling 269-945­ 0526. To learn more about these conversations, call 734-769­ 4625 or visit www.thecenterformichigan.net. $l1UA95 Includes: Soup & Salad Bar, Dessert & Drink Join the Village of Nashville on Saturday, May 9 for the World Record “Longest Ice Cream Sundae” �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 9,2015 Teens keep the beat at Putnam library Teens Own the Night will be gathering for a drum cir­ cle experience Monday, May 11, at Putnam District Library in Nashville. Local musician, Dennis Downing, will facilitate the drumming and help bring the teens together to make music as a community. Own the Night is a program for teens held every other Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Putnam District Library in Nashville. With even more equipment than last time plenty of teens will have a chance to play and see what they can create as a group. Everyone in grades sixth to 12th is invit­ ed. Story time Read with Me Storytime for babies through preschoolers and their caregivers happens this Wednesday, May 13, at 11 am. Story time is a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, move­ ment, and practice at early literacy skills, said- Director Shauna Swantek. Future story times are May 20 and 27. Lego Club The final Lego Club meet­ ing of the school year, for grades second to fifth is Saturday, May 16 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April’s Lego Club catered to the “spring breakers” who were Dennis and Mindy Downing will show teens how to use a variety of percussion instruments at Teens Own the Night at Putnam District Library Monday, May 11. Darren Carpenter is able to create bigger and better creations with new Duplo blocks and story cards. looking for fun close to home. As one of many Staycation events offered by the library, Lego Club was available to the whole fami­ ly. New Duplos blocks were crafted into a variety of cre­ ations and kids and adults alike created unique marble mazes. Mini-figure creations flew down the bookcase zip line and mini-figure charac­ ters were given life by origi­ nal written stories. For more information on library events, call 517-852­ 9723 or check the Facebook page. Robert G. Shapley, Sr Robert G. Shapley, Sr. passed away April 27, 2015 at the age of 79. He was born in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, MI on Dec. 12, 1935 to Marcus and Ellen (Day) Shapley. Bob attended school in Nashville and was employed by Fisher Body in Lansing and Keeler Brass in Lake Odessa and Grand Rapids, where he retired in 1998. Bob was preceded in death by his two -parents; two brothers, Don and Jim Shapley; and his son, Bob, Jr., in February of 2015. He is survived by his wife, Bette (Bristol) Shapley; sons, Brad (Kim) and Mike (Rhonda) Shapley; daughter, Brenda (Jeff) Hydon; daugh- 11 a.m. at Galilee Baptist Church, 291 Orchard St., Saranac, MI 48881. Memorial contributions may be made to Eaton Community Palliative Care in Charlotte. Roberta J. Shilton-------- ter-in-law, Deb Shapley; sis­ ter, Joann (Dick) Spitzer; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. At his request, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 16, 2015 at NASHVILLE, MI Roberta J. Shilton, age 70, of Nashville passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at her home surrounded by her faimly. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome. net. Eaton County woman among those to be honored Korinna Penny (left) and Laura Lucci create marble mazes at Putnam District Library’s Lego Staycation. Na’shville’VF W 8260 i| 304 State St., Nashville • 517-852-9260 All-You-Can-Eat i | Walleye or Chicken Dinner ' । Saturday, May 16,2015 I | | 5:30 to 7:00 pm JCl1^0- UAAv Bring In This Ad and Receive $2.00 off! apS^fXX*?. ..! one*Weeare oe are better eer &r?SSdmo,X SX J Some of Michigan’s finest leaders will be honored as part of Olivet College’s 19th Annual Leadership for Individual and Social Responsibility Awards din­ ner Wednesday, May 13, at the Country Club of Lansing. The 2015 honorees are leaders in their chosen pro­ fessions and reflect the col­ lege’s vision of education for individual and social respon­ sibility. They include: Kellie Dean, president and CEO of Dean Transportation, Inc. ; Sandy Draggoo, CEO and executive director of CATA Eaton County; and Carol Monroe, president of Clothing and Furniture Center. Dean joined hid firm in 1986 after a 14-year career in the Lansing School District, for which he served as teacher’s aide, special educa­ tion teacher and special edu­ cation administrator for the physically or otherwise health and hearing impaired. Draggoo became one of the first women to lead a public transportation system in the country. She began her career at CATA in 1974 as executive secretary, and has served as its CEO and execu­ tive director since 1985. Monroe is a 35-year mem­ ber and past president of General Federation of Women’s Clubs - Charlotte, and was a 30-year volunteer for Mobile Meals. She has also been a member of the First Congregational Church of Charlotte UCC for 35 years, serving in several lead­ ership capacities. She has been recognized with numer­ ous awards, including the J.C. Penney Golden Rule Award for her involvement in a housing resource and eviction program that result­ ed in self-sufficiency for a number of families in Eaton County. Tickets to attend are $75, which includes a $40 tax deductible donation to Olivet College. For more informa­ tion, contact Carol Flanigan, director of annual giving, at 269-749-7625 or by email at cflanigan@olivetcollege.edu. �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday . May 9,2015 — Page 5 From Our Readers Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites generate confidence in the Congregate Menu law. Monday, May 11 Whatever you want to call Grilled chicken, potato them — cops, officers, policemen — we the people salad, pickled beets, orange, bun. of the community should Tuesday, May 12 have shown a little more Potato crunch pollock, respect and had “Coffee with roasted potatoes, coleslaw, a Cop” Monday morning. Hopefully, we have a sec­ applesauce, whole wheat roll. ond event to meet authority. Wednesday, May 13 Please welcome our new Chicken tenders, macaroni police chief, we did. and cheese, com, three bean salad, apple. Pat Warner, Thursday, May 14 Nashville Hamburger, baked beans, broccoli salad, banana, bun. Friday, May 15 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, broccoli, tossed salad, grapes. Poor showing shows little respect To the editor: Where is everyone’s respect for authority? It was disappointing to see very few show up to meet our new police chief. Don’t be like other publicized, poorly reported news from other communities where people do not respect authority. When we were young and if an officer approached us and asked a question, what did we do? We said, “Yes, Sir,” or “No, Sir.” We didn’t argue or run from hard­ working officers. We respected them, they were the authority to keep harmo­ ny in a community. We do not see that in large commu­ nities. Personally, I feel the very small showing of local resi­ dents did not show respect or a gracious welcome. Meeting our new police chief only shows respect, generates a welcome and exhibits a helping hand from our community. The hard­ working officers came to give our small community of Nashville an opportunity for you to ask questions, give your ideas, get involved and led beets, tropical fruit, cookie. Wednesday, May 13 Breakfast bread with cream cheese, cottage cheese, pineapple, fruit punch. Thursday, May 14 Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, apple­ sauce. Friday, May 15 Turkey pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus sections, whole wheat roll. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, May 11 Baked chicken thigh, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, orange. Tuesday, May 12 Potato crunch pollock, roasted potatoes, spinach, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, May 13 Swedish meatballs with sauce, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chunky applesauce, cookie. Thursday, May 14 Chicken pannesan, moz­ zarella cheese, noodles with marina sauce, mixed vegeta­ bles, banana. Friday, May 15 Smothered pork cutlet Eaton sheriff reappointed to state advisory board tail fetal Eaton County SheriffTom Reich of Eaton Rapids has been reappointed to the Michigan Intelligence Operations Center for Homeland Security by Gov. Rick Snyder. The 11 -member advisory board makes recommenda­ tions regarding the MIOC’s privacy policy and manage­ ment policies and proce­ dures. The MIOC collects, evaluates, organizes and ana­ lyzed information and intelli- gence, passing it along to the proper public safety agencies to identify and address safety and security threats to the state. “Tom and Mike bring many years of professional experience to the board,” said Snyder. “Public safety is a top priority for this admin­ istration and I look forward to their ongoing efforts to help protect Michiganders.” Appointees will serve four-year terms expiring ■Sfci— W * it fl h' ■ fe'iit X :■ jjlp- kthtmUh iffeijl 14 I |]ja HiW InffiMW mid fcitailW Nashville resident receives degree Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, May 11 Slicked turkey with ChedApril 11, 2019. dar cheese, coleslaw, pineapAppointments are not subject ple, bun. Tuesday, May 12 to the advice and consent of Chicken pasta salad, pickthe Senate. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events May 10 May 11 May 12 May May May May 15 16 17 18 May 19 Terra Jean Bragg of Nashville was among stu­ dents who received degrees from the University of Tennessee at Martin during the recent spring commence­ ment. May 21 May 30 with gravy, combread stuff­ ing. sweet potatoes, broccoli, grapes. Activities Calendar Monday, May 11 Hastings:" Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.: Hand Crafts 12:45­ 2:30 pan.; Painting Club 1 p.m. Woodland: Sk ipbo/Shuffle board. Delton: Legal Aid 10:3012:30 p.m. H.W.N Reminiscence. Tuesday, May 12 Hastings: Play Bowling Wii 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Adopt a Pet 11-12:30 p.m. Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Parkinson’s Group 5 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, May 14 Hastings: Play WII 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, May 15 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30-11:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m.. Expo Center Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Ag Awareness Day, Expo Center State Poultry Show, Eaton County Horse Point Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center 4-H Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.. Extension Office. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.. Extension Office Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Mandatory Goat Meeting, 10 a.m.. Pavilion, Expo Center. SUNFIELD TOWNSHIP RECYCLING CENTER SUNFIELD MICHIGAN Sunfield Township is accepting electronics at our recycling center with the exception of tube type televisions. Also now accepting Styrofoam Recycling Center open to everyone not limited to residents of Sunfield. osuasn it B*®' l Mi Kl 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 ■** x F 5Xi • <f• f <* w BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service..................... 9 ajn. 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. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 3744 w Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School......................... 9:45 m. Sunday Morning Worship: 930 a.m. .m . . Children's Sunday School: 930 am Morning Worship.......................... 11 Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Evening Worship............................ 6 .m. . United Methodist Women: Wednesday Family 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. .Night Service ........ .6:45 p.m. CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH . PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship............................ 9:45 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 10.00 a.m...... Church Service 11:00 a.m..... ....... Fellowship All Are Welcome! PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM^6. 5 mi. south ofNastwOe) Sunday School............................ 10 A.M. Service............................ 11:15 P.M. Service..................................6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.............. 11:00 a.m PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer 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 Mirids-Open Doors M-79 West W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road * Sunday Services: .............. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer .......... 11:00 a. m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway 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 STEPHAN PHILIPS 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 MIMI �Page 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 9.2015 Fuller students run for health and prizes Fuller Street Elementary School students, back from Spring break, have been busy running laps around the track. During the months of April and May, students are encouraged to run laps for their health and well-being, and also for prizes. Students that are registered will earn awards such as toe tokens and/or a water bottle. Students earn a toe token for every five miles. At 20 miles, they earn a water bottle. The water bottles were sponsored by Sparrow Hospital. This , year the mileage club also has certificates available for students who run 35, 50 and 75 miles. “The students just love to get out there and do mileage club.” Says Mileage Club Coordinator Kelly Gardner. “Students are coming to me every day and earning more Julie Nelson (left) is the recipient of the Lion Pride and more toe tokens.” award for Maple Valley Schools. Tracy George, director Students are encouraged of technology, presented the award in the absence of to run during recess or Superintendent Michelle Falcon Monday, April 20. gym/health class with Julie Nelson given Lion Pride award teacher Andrew Peabody. “I have had one student run 13 laps in our 30 minute health class” Peabody said. “We are about half way through and we have more than 40 students who have already earned water botties.” It’s not too late to sign up online at www.sparrowmilesclub.com. Mileage Club ends May 29. Fuller Street students running for their health and for fun are Ashton Kikendall, Thomas Gordon (front) Hogan Hillard and Hunter Anderson. RENDEZVOUS, continued from page 1 Maple Valley names Athletes of the Week Jordan Denton, Hunter Hilton, Ryan Mudge and Rage Sheldon from the Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf team have been named this week’s Maple Valley High School Athletes of the Week. Each one of them shot 40s for the golf team last week. Oaklawn Hospitality Classic This belt, pouch and knives are the handmade items by Hank Felder. Felder will have these items and many more on display at the Nashville Rendezvous, May 8 and 9, at Riverside Park. SATURDAY MAY 16TH • MARSHALL, MI Oaklawn's Hospitality Classic and the Oaklawn Health Fair are examples of obr commitment to fostering health and wellness in our community by promoting fun and fitness for all ages. OAKLAWN HOSPITALITY CLASSIC 5K*10K*FunRun Register now for the 2015 Event! 5K Run $25.00 (Student $15.00) 10K Run $25.00 (Student $15.00) 1 Mile Fun Run $25.00 (Student $15.00) May Walk $25.00 (Student $15.00) Family Rate $60.00 (5 person max) 2QU Rates listed are for early registration and are available through May 9th. Registration fee includes commemorative short-sleeve tri-blend T-shirt. Sizes: Youth small, medium large Adult small through 2-XL. Shirts guaranteed to all registered by May 9. For questions or registration assistance, please contact: Theresa Shipped Event Coordinator 269-789-3942 • tshippell0oaklawnhospital.com Frr*N Register Online Runners and non-nmners, join us at The Oaklawn Health Fair SATURDAY MAY 16TH | Fountain Circle | 8 a.m. -1 p.m. Inflatable obstacle course for kids DJ providing music entertainment Health & Wellness Vendors win include: Calhoun County Health Department McCullough Family Practice Oaklawn Medical Group Holistic Care and Wellness Nutrition Source Oaklawn Fitness Center Oaklawn Physical Rehabilitation Lou Chmura-Orthodontics Regina Beattie -Massage Therapy Fountain Clinic Marshall Area Ambulance Authority First Tee of Battle Creek Marshall Fanners Market Marshall Retailers This hand-hewn fish hook made from a bone is being held by Hank Felder and will be one of the items on display at the Nashville Rendezvous next weekend at Riverside Park. Felder had made everything else. “The story goes this fanner’s wife loved her horse somuch that when it died he had the hide, tanned and a coat made from it for her,” said Felder. Felder’s fascination and appreciation for an earlier era stemmed , from his boy­ hood. “I made my first .bow at 13,” he recalled. “My dad wouldn’t let me have a gun so I made a bow and hunted with it.” Enactors will begin to set up camp Thursday. Friday’s demonstrations are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The focus will be on school age children. Maple Valley Schools will be sending several class­ rooms to the site. Saturday’s events are open; to the public from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on the Nashville Rendezvous call Felder at 517-852-9252 or Burd at 517-444-0911. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 9,2015 — Page 7 Lions win first one at DK, but Panthers take game two in ten Maple Valley’s varsity softball team earned a split in its doubleheader at Delton Kellogg Friday, putting together a lot of offense in the two games against the Panthers. The Lions took the opener 13-9, then saw the sweep just slip away as the Panthers ral­ lied to win game two 11-9 in ten innings. Maple Valley took control of the opener early, scoring eight times in the top of the second inning. The Lions pounded 15 hits in the victo­ ryMichaela Johnson led the way, going 3-5 witn four RBI. Emily Morris and Bridget King were both 3-5 at the plate too for the Lions, with Morris driving in three runs and King two. Maple Valley also got two hits apiece from Elizabeth Hosack-Frizzell and Emma Franklin. Hosack-Frizzell had one RBI. Emma Franklin got the win in the circle for Delton. Lindsey Vanderveen knocked a three-run double in the top ofthe tenth inning, and then earned the win in the circle holding the Lions to one run in the bottom of the inning. Laya Newland, Dani Cole and Libby Parker had four hits each for the Panthers in their win. Parker had four singles and Newland added a double and a triple to two singles. Cole had three sin­ gles and a double. The two teams went back and forth throughout the con­ test. Delton Kellogg jumped out to a 5-2 lead after two innings. The Lions evened things up with a three-run fourth, but the Panthers answered with two runs in the top of the fifth. Delton Kellogg moved in front 8-5 with a run in the top of the seventh, but the Lions answered this time with three runs in the bottom half ofthe inning to force extra innings. Delton finished the win with 12 hits. The Lions had 13 hits, including four from Taryn Medina. Morris, King and Franklin had two hits each for Maple Valley, with Morris driving in two runs and Franklin one. Maple Valley fell Wednesday in both games of its Greater Lansing Activities Conference dou­ bleheader at home against Perry Wednesday. The Ramblers won game one 6-2 and then-took game two 20-5. Morris had a single a dou­ ble and an RBI to lead the Lion offense in the opener and Johnson had a hit too. Molly Walker was 2-2 at the plate in game two for the Lions, and Morris added a pair of singles as well. Medina, Hosack-Frizzell and Franklin had one hit apiece. The Lions are now 2-17 overall this season. The head to Battle Creek Central for two games Monday then will b at Bellevue for two Wednesday. Lion pitcher Emma Franklin scoops up a bouncing ball in the circle during her team’s game one contest at Delton Kellogg Friday. 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STokm lender �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 9, 2015 Memories of the Past Some glimpses back at bygone Nashville This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News May 7, 1985. She wrote: Today’s column looks at this week in Nashville his­ tory. Thefollowing 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 Pagesfeature ofthe 1940s to 1960s, and from various early issues of The News. 1874 — A goodly number ofthe men oftown met at the Methodist Episcopal Church Tuesday night and organized a Gentlemen’s Temperance League, to aid the ladies in their attempt to drive the saloons from town Business has slacked off considerably since the tem­ perance war broke out, many farmers staying at home part of the time and plowing for com ... In the heat of the liquor discussion, the crying need for a new school seems to have been forgotten. 1875 — A Baptist church has been organized in this village. They hold their serv­ ices every Sabbath in the schoolhouse but are hoping to build a temple ofworship, which will be the first Baptist church in Barry County. 1876 — Two of the five persons who were baptized in the river last Sunday are sick in bed. 1877 _ w.H. Vanderbilt, the railway king, and two palace cars of kindred New Yorkers passed through Nashville Monday afternoon and stopped for wood and water — the only stop they made between Jackson and Grand Rapids. They were making a general tour of inspection, and rumor has it that Vanderbilt is thinking of buying up a large, piece of Michigan’s railway system. 1880 — Minor Mead of Barryville owns the finest piece of wheat between Nashville and Hastings and the county farm has the sec­ ond best. 1882 — The arrival of a $45 Racine canoe, made of birch, Monday, attracted the attention -of numerous sportsmen. It proved to be the property of W.E. Buel who will use it to skim the placid waters of the Thomapple in quest of duck or pictorial pleasures. 1883 Miss Stella Wilson is clerking for Kocher Bros. 1884 — A Morgan man complains that he had some chattels stolen from his wagon while standing on Main Street one night recent­ ly, and shouts for a night police. 1886 A new chime whistle on the J.W. Powles YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations ofour Clients and Customers! Weichert Realtors' Sally Magoon Realtor 269-986-5737-C sjml 151 l@yahoo.com Ken Babcock Emerald Properties 111 N. Bostwick St, Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-652-5575-C www.emeraldrealtyco.com kdcbabcock@gman.com Realtor woolen mill first awoke the neighborhood Tuesday after­ noon. The boys thought to play a joke on Mr. Powles, so his son Mark climbed up and stuffed the whistle full of wool and all the gang stood around ready to laugh when Mr. Powles pulled the string. But their little scheme didn’t work, for the steam cleaned the wool out with a flash and the whistle rang out clear as a bell. 1888 — Simeon Overholt has sold his interest in the elevator to. his recently acquired partner, C.H. Reynolds, who will conduct the business. 1891 — The annual meet­ ing of the Barry and Eaton County Medical Association met at the Wolcott House last week Thursday and held a very interesting meeting. 1898 Current market prices: butter, 10 cents; eggs, 10 cents; lard, seven cents; chickens 10 cents; dressed hogs $4.75 cwt.; live veal calves, four cents a pound; beef, $5 to $6 cwt.; hay, $6.50 a ton. 1899 — The new bridge, which is to span the Thomapple River at the north end of Main Street is expected here this week and will be installed as soon as the weather is right... Not for years has this locality had such an early spring. Grass is three weeks ahead of last year and all crops'about the same. Everything -points toward a good summer. 1900 — C.M. Putnam is modernizing his residence on North Main Street by build­ ing a sewer system and installing city water. 1902 — The funeral of John Morgan, for whom the village of Morgan was named, was held last week from the Morgan church. Deceased was 75 years, old, had resided in Morgan 20 In May 1900, Charles Putnam modernized his residence on North Main Street in Nashville by installing indoor plumbing and hooking up to “city water.” Built in the win­ ter of 1884-85, the elegant brick home was later willed to the village by Putnam and his wife, Agnes, for use as a public library. It has served the community in that role since 1923. At the time of this photo, the Putnams still occupied the residence. Miss Estelle “Stella” Wilson began clerking in May 1883 at Kocher Brothers’ dry good store in Nashville, a fact that was reported in The Nashville News. Two years later, on her 22nd birthday, she married Len W. Feighner, a printer at The News office who in 1888 bought the paper from its founder Orno Strong and continued as publisher for the next 40 years. Stella was the daughter of Lyman J. Wilson, an early Nashville grocer. years, and was highly esteemed by all. 1903 — D.E. Gearhart has a good record of sheep pro­ duction this spring. His 50 ewes now have 71 live and healthy lambs. 1905 — Roy Garlinger took home a dandy Clark whalebone gear top buggy $ TOP DOLLAR $ Buying Scrap Vehicles, Metals & Farm Equipment! 7709 Kingsbury Rd., Delton, Ml 49046 Phone 269-623-2775 gogoautoparts.com from Glasgow’s last week. This week Freeland Garlinger is sporting one of the same. Like his brother, he knows a good thing_when he sees it. 1906 The Nashville band starts this week giving open-air concerts each alter­ nate Saturday afternoon in Central Park from 2 to 4 p.m. 1907 The Methodist parsonage has been complet­ ed, and the work of grading the ground around it is near­ ly completed. The painters have, their part of the work nearly finished, and it will soon be occupied by Rev. Way and family. The resi­ dence is modem in every particular and makes an ele­ gant appearance. 1911 — While plowing last week, Frank Amet, son of O.A. Amet, of North Castleton, was somewhat surprised to see the skull of a human skeleton roll out from under the plow. A careful search was made for the rest of the bones. They were easily found and showed that the body had been buried in an awkward cramped posi­ tion ... The hands and feet could not be found. There were no things found to sug­ gest wearing apparel, but plenty of ashes and charred coal and red stained clumps of dirt. Mr. Amet thinks the person was murdered and an attempt made to bum the body, but failing that, a hasty burial was made ... The skeleton shows that the per­ son was of medium heavy size, and the skull was broad with a low, flat forehead sug­ gesting that of a Negro or a native of an early day. 1923 — John Purchis has quit the barbering business and disposed of his equipment and is opening a restaurant at the comer of Main and Sherman streets. 1924 — Hale Sackett has bought a new Overland “red­ bird,” and E.C. Swift is pilot­ ing a new Overland “Blackbird.” 1925 — S.E. Powers has bought the old Taylor prop­ erty at the comer of South Main and Church streets and has a crew of workmen tear­ ing down the old bam that has stood on the comer for so many years. Mr. Powers plans to erect in its place a modern gasoline station built according to Standard Oil company specifications. 1926 — The old bridge over Quaker Brook near the William Woodard residence has been tom out and replaced with a new bridge, an improvement that should have been made long ago. 1927 - Dr. W.G. Davis has been elected manager of the Nashville Independent baseball team for the coming baseball season and already has had a dozen good games scheduled. First practice ses­ sion will be Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Ralph Olin was elected president of the asso­ ciation at the meeting Friday evening, and G.O. Mason secretary and treasurer. Directors elected are Dennis Yarger, Frank Curtis, Menno Wenger and E.E. Gibson. 1928 — Seth I. Zemer last week offered three prizes for the best newspaper adver­ tisements written by readers. Winners were announced this week as follows: Voyle Varney, first prize of a pair of roller skates; Connie Rothaar, second prize of a jackknifed 1930 — Georgia Bassett has been named valedictori­ an of the graduating class of 1930 Nashville High School. William Kleinhans, who ran a close second, will be salutatorian. 1931 — Rated as champi­ on spellers in the sixth grade are these members of the winning team in a six-week contest: Norma Biggs, Onnalie Belson, Richard Mason, Jean Brown, Maxine Cole, Virginia Hess, Jean Smith, Winifred Brumm, Paul Diamante, Stuart Edmonds, Alston Penfold and Louis Kraft. 1933 Bud Olsen has moved his garage equipment from the building on North Main Street to the machine shop at the rear of the John Appelman store; and the building formerly occupied by him becomes the location of the new blacksmith shop of Brown & Rock of Battle "Creek, moving into the new headquarters this week. 1934 — Our Star Theater is to reopen e Saturday evening, May 5, according to present plans, with Russell Harridan and Rollin Huard, Continued next page �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 9,2015 — Page 9 Lion ladies score most of the field points in loss at Perry *>?% ivv, &> •A**S ■biin ■5 ta*s i* IS^ iI • ■ ^Jaaiijnii *® ‘Wiasgfai, ,v! ^i/Ci'lha '**■ ®® ni tea. taoitel«fta »»Wife ■•■ hsiiEfa ita ffl-SAUauig m sdfaspsfi aii itiKK^fc Irii mnaM lai Tst maul its jtaiSsW IQS \D5.5pili® H t i do iss. te nil Igtattliprfl d J IflW lffl--1*^ L L‘*^ Ik to ! &? « b^..T > *X'i»' r 1**5 i^LX LX id'1* ,SiF> SiF> pjW! pjW’W! ’W The field part of the Greater Lansing Activities Conference dual at Perry went well for the Lion ladies Tuesday. The host Rambles topped the Lions 106-30, but the Lions scored most of the points in the field events. The Lion ladies swept the scoring places in the throws. Brooklyn Scott won the shot put with a mark of 31 feet 6 inches, while teammate Rachel Morris was second at 30-3.5 and Jacquelyn Mater third at 29-2. Morris edged Scott in the discus 83-10 to 81-11 for the top spot, with Madison Gusey placing third at 65-11. The Lions won the high jump and the pole vault too. Victoria Dickinson took the highjump by clearing the bar at 4-6 while Jadelyn Stewart won the pole vault at 8-6. Savannah VanStee picked When the Baptist Church organized in Nashville in up a point for the Lions in 1875 members looked forward to building a “temple of the long jump too, flying 12­ worship” that would be the first Baptist church in the 8. Perry’s Laura Piper won county. They completed and dedicated this sanctuary in the long jump, flying 14-3, 1876 but lost it four years later to foreclosure. In 1882, and her teammate Annie parishioners of St. Cyril Catholic Church bought the Steel was second at 13-7. building, did extensive remodeling in 1898, and still The Ramblers’ Miranda occupy the church on State Street at Maple. Crawford, Katie Figueras and Megan Mravec each From previous page proposed consolidation of won two individual events the village and rural school on the track. Mravec took the proprietors, both of Battle districts. Petitions have been Creek. They have new equip­ signed by a majority of the ment, the latest in sound voters in six of the 11 dis­ equipment and new sound tricts. screen and will operate four 1939 — Scoutmaster Fred nights a week, Saturday and Ackett and assistant Arthur Sunday and Wednesday and Keys took 20 scouts to the Thursday nights. county rally in Hastings by Michelle Falcon, 1936 — People residing in Friday night. The local troop Superintendent, Maple nearby school districts seem won honors in forming the Valley Schools to be much interested in the standing pyramid. This week featured the official groundbreaking cere­ mony for the renovations of Maple Valley Schools. It was held at Maplewood School Tuesday, May 5. The following is the speech I pre­ sented at the ceremony. “Good afternoon and thank you all who could come to this ground breaking ceremony which symbolizes a reinvention of our schools. by Pastor Dan Smith “As the superintendent of Vermontville Bible Church Maple Valley Schools, it is Welcome to Mother’s Day, which some have described my honor and privilege to be as “Queen for a Day, Slave for 364.” Hopefully not. How here today to celebrate this wise are the husband and family that recognize the value of joyous occasion. Today, as a loving mother. we commemorate the remod­ Who can describe the impact of a devoted mother? eling of this fine elementary President Abraham Lincoln famously said, “All that I am, building, we are on a mission and all that I will ever be, I owe to my mother.” to reinvent our schools; not Being a mom or a dad is a tough job. You may have only on the outside of the come across “The 10 Property Laws of a Toddler.” They buildings but on the inside of go like this: 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, these walls. On behalf of the it’s mine. 3. IfI can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had board of education and the it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never staff of Maple Valley appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m doing or building Schools, I would like to something, all of the pieces are mine. 7. If it looks just thank the taxpayers for sup­ like mine, it’s mine. 8. If I saw it first, it’s mine. 9. If you porting the bond project. are playing with something, and you put it down, it auto­ “As you all know, it takes matically becomes mine. 10. If it’s broken, it’s yours. a village to raise a child and Children are bom needing a little guidance and direc­ in this case two villages. tion. What an incredible opportunity we have as parents With this project we will be to shape the character, as well as the entire direction of able to support children ages our children’s lives. But to have an impact, it takes 3 and 4 in the Great Start involvement. Spending time with them individually, get­ Readiness Program. With the ting into their world, finding out who their friends are, additional space we will be what music they are listening to, where their heart is. able to explore more hands Parenting is more than coming up with a set of rules. on learning opportunities for Rules without relationship equals rebellion. Again, suc­ all students. Already we are cessful parenting requires involvement. I believe with all seeing growth in early child­ my heart Psalm 127:3 that children are a gift from the hood course enrollments. Lord. We have such a short time to model unconditional This is promising for the love and acceptance, integrity and character, as well as to future of the district. encourage them to be all that God intended them to be. “We could not have suc­ There is no way to be a perfect mother. But there are a cessfully passed the bond million ways to be a good one. Thanks, moms, for being without the citizens commit­ there. Your kids desperately need you. tee with upwards of 65 com­ munity members; we cam- hurdles, finishing the 100meter race in 18.16 seconds and the 300-meter low hur­ dles in 56.22. Figueras won the 800meter run in 3 minutes 38.00 seconds and the 1600 in 6:35.00. Crawford took the 200meter dash in 29.30 and the 400 in 1:07.51. Perry also won the boys’ meet, 111-26. Trent Carpenter got Maple Valley’s lone win on the track, taking the 100-meter dash in 11.82. He scored in three individual events, flu­ shing third in the 200 and second in the 400. Cole Decker won the dis­ cus for the Lions with a throw of 131-10 and was second in the shot put at 41­ 7.25. Perry’s Thamish won the shot put at 42-4 and fin­ ished second to Decker in the discus with a mark of 101-8. The Lion team also got a win from Zach Wolcott in the long jump. He flew 19-0. Valley faces league-leading Pilgrims again on Monday Lakewood’s varsity girls’ soccer team evened its Greater Lansing Activities Conference record at 4-4 with a 10-0 win over visiting Maple Valley Wednesday. Maple Valley fell to 0-8 in the league with the loss. The Lions were scheduled to head to Springport for a non-conference contest Friday and will return to GLAC action Monday at league-leading Lansing Christian. While there hasn’t been much success on the score­ board this season, the Lion team is continuing to strive to improve. Lion head coach Richard Seume said his team received some high praise from Lansing Christian par­ ents following their first meeting ofthe season against the Pilgrims. A Pilgrim par­ ent, Scott Voss, sent a note of praise for the Lion players and coaches to Maple Valley athletic director Duska Brumm following his team’s mercy of the Lions in Nashville. Seume was very apprecia­ tive of the e-mail which rec­ ognized the Maple Valley girls’ efforts and the coach­ es’ positive attitudes. “Winning and losing isn’t everything in sports,” Seume said. “We do want to win. But we also want our stu­ dents to learn excellent sportsmanship, commitment, teamwork, and integrity on and off the field. These girls make me proud, this parent isn’t the only one who has made comments like the ones below, other coaches and referees have also done so.” On the field Monday, Lakewood got two goals each from Mallory Durham and Abbi Wisecup. Courtney Sandborn, Emily Taylor, Danielle Kosten, Alli Fetterman, Alexis Johnson and Tonje Granberg had one goal each. Kosten and Rylie McClelland had two assists apiece. Granberg, Kaylee Tava, Johnson and Wisecup each earned one assist. Durham and Kosten com­ bined for the shutout in net for the Vikings, with Durham saving the only Lion shot on goal. Stockbridge topped the Lions 12-0 Monday. Groundbreaking celebrated From the Pulpit Kids need moms and mother-figures At a groundbreaking ceremony at Maplewood School Tuesday, May 5, representatives, including Superintendent Michelle Falcon (sixth from left), lend a hand and a shovel to commemorate the occasion. 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Lakewood and Lansing Christian play two games Thursday to finish of their league slates Thursday. The Lions took the opener 15- 0 against Perry. Jace Heinze had two hits and three RBI as part of the Lions’ 12-hit attack. Andrew Brighton, Jacob Brighton, and Beau Johnson all had two hits each. Andrew Brighton drove in two runs and scored two runs, while also earning the complete game win in four innings on the mound. He struck out nine and allowed just four hits. The Lions took game two The Lions’ Jacob Brighton pitches during game one of 160 in four innings. Friday afternoon’s non-conference doubleheader at Johnson earned the win, Delton Kellogg. (Photo by Perry Hardin) allowing one hit and one The offense scored 31 The whole Lion team won walk. He also struck out nine two more Greater Lansing runs on 28 hits. and had a huge game at the The pitchers combined for Activities Conference ball plate. He went 4-4 with a 18 strikeouts while allowing games. double and five RBI. He five hits and one walk. Maple Valley’s varsity scored two runs too. Heinze and Andrew Brighton had two hits each. Jacob Brighton, Gunner Tobias and Andrew Brighton had two RBI apiece. The Lions are now 13-6-2 overall. The Village of Nashville will hold a public hearing on They split a pair of non­ the proposed Wastewater System Improvements conference contests at project for the purpose of receiving comments from Delton Kellogg High School interested persons. The hearing will be held at 7:00 last Friday. p.m. on June 11, 2015 at the following location: The Lions took the opener Nashville Village Office 11-1, then the Panthers ral­ 203 N. Main Street lied for a 9-7 win in game Nashville, Ml 49073 two. The purpose of the proposed project is to construct Maple Valley scored twice needed improvements at the wastewater treatment in the third inning, six times facility and in various locations throughout the san­ in the fourth, twice in the itary sewer collection system. fifth and once in the sixth to get the win in game one Project construction will include the installation of approximately 300 lineal feet of sanitary sewer and Jacob Brighton had two manholes; rehabilitation of approximately 3,200 lin­ singles and walked once, eal feet of sanitary sewers; replacement of lift sta­ driving in one. He also tion pumps, valves, electrical and controls, and scored three runs for the structure improvements; and replacement of deteri­ Lions and got the win on the orated piping, valves, structures and equipment at mound for Maple Valley, the wastewater treatment facility. striking out six, walking two and allowing just two hits. Impacts of the proposed project include a more reli­ Andrew Brighton had a able sanitary sewer collection system and waste­ double and a walk and water treatment system. Short term construction scored twice. related impacts include increased noise and dust An RBI double after a during construction of the improvements. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The average residential sewer bill is estimated to increase approximately $5 per month to pay for the debt incurred due to the project. Copies of the plan detailing the proposed project are available for inspection on May 11, 2015 at the following location: VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 203 N MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, Ml 49073. Written comments received before the hearing record is closed on June 11, 2015 will receive responses in the final project plan. Written com­ ments should be sent to: VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ATTN: VILLAGE CLERK 203 N MAIN STREET PO BOX 587 NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 oesestm PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspa­ per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights 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. Maple Valley’s Beau Johnson blasts a hit into the outfield during his team’s dou­ bleheader at Delton Kellogg High School Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) two-out walk by Eddie Jones in the bottom of the first inning ofthe opener account­ ed for the Panthers’ lone run. Jones reached base three times in the loss, getting on due to errors twice. A single by Sammy Morgan was the only other hit for Delton. Delton Kellogg took game two 9-7, scoring four runs in the bottom ofthe fifth before the game was called. Andrew Brighton, Rourke, Heinze and Weiler had two hits each for the Lions in the loss. Gunner Tobias and Rourke drove in two runs each and Jacob Brighton added an RBI as well. Lion golfers shooting better than foes at their very best by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood had its best round of the season at Glenbrier Golf Course Monday, but the Lions were still better. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ golf team improved its Greater Lansing Activities Conference lead by winning Thursday’s jamboree hosted by Perry with a score of 160. The Vikings were second with a 174, followed by Lansing Christian 186, Olivet 188, Leslie 203, Stockbridge 217 and Perry 217. Jordan Denton had a great day to lead Maple Valley to the win, firing a 35. The Lion team also got a 40 from Hunter Hilton, a 42 from Ryan Mudge and a 43 from Rage Sheldon. Joe Parks and Hayden Klotz had their best ninehole rounds of the season Thursday, helping Lakewood to its runner-up finish. Parks and Klotz each fired a 42. Lakewood also got a 44 from Ryan Feasal and a 46 from Wyatt Moll. Parker Jamieson led Lansing Christian with a 43. Olivet got a great round from Shawn Garcia who scored a 40. At The Medalist for the jamboree hosted by Olivet Monday the Maple Valley team fired a score of 179, besting runner-up Lansing Christian which scored a 182. Lakewood was third with a 190, winning a fifth­ score tie-breaker with Leslie for that spot. Olivet was fifth with a 192, followed by Stockbridge 207 and Perry 223. Sheldon led the Lions to first place on the day with a 37. Lakewood’s Moll was second individually, with a 41. Behind Sheldon for the Lions, Hilton scored a 44, Denton 48 and Mudge and Jonah Denton each shot a 50. Lansing Christian was led by Jamieson’s 42. The Pilgrims also got a 45 from Block, a 47 from Zylstra and a 48 from Dawson Block. Behind Moll for Lakewood, Feasal and Jake Hanson each shot a 49 and Parks and Brady McNees each scored 51. The league gets together at Willow Creek for the jam­ boree hosted by Stockbridge Tuesday. 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(269)838-9187 WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE _____________FOR THE YEAR 2014_______ This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village ofVermontville, Michigan, for the calendar year 2014. This informa­ tion is a snapshot of the quality of the water that we provided to you in 2014. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. Your water comes from 3 groundwater wells located at 159 Third St and 119 West St. The wells are in an aquifer about 128 to 1 80 feet deep in gravel pack. The Village ofVermontville has a State approved Wellhead Protection Program (WHP). The company of Wilcox Professional Services did the work on the program to get it approved with the State. We have a citizen advisory panel composed ofcitizens, Council Members, Township, and County Officials. • Contaminants and their presence in water: Drinking Water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts ofsome contaminants. The presence ofcontaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). • Vulnerability of sub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general populations. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune systems disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. 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(269)838-9187 Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action adsl ATTENTION VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS The Village Council has an open Trustee seat and would like to appoint someone to fill the position until the November 2016 election. Please submit letter of intent by May 22, 2015: Village of Vermontville POBoxK 121 Eastside Drive Vermontville, Ml 49096 The table below lists all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2014 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data pre­ sented in this table is from testing done January 1 - December 31,2014. The State allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All of the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old. Terms and abbreviations used below: • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLGs): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL>: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. • N/A: Not applicable ND: Not detectable at testing limit opb; parts per billion or micrograms per liter ppm: parts per million or milligrams per liter pCi/1: picocuries per liter (a measure of radiation). • Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water sys­ tem must follow. Contaminant MCLG Our Typical Source of Contaminant Sample Date Violation 06/27/2012 N Erosion of natural orchards, glass. Erosion of natural deposits orchards, glass. Erosion of natural deposits orchards, glass. Discharge of Drilling wastes & erosion ofnatural deposits Erosion of natural deposits aluminum & fertilizer factories Y/N Water Arsenic-well #3 O.OIOmg/1 None 0.003 mg/l Arsenic-well #5 0.010 None 0.003 mg/l 06/27/2012 N Arsenic - well #6 n/d None 0.004 mg/l 7/9/08 N Barium 2 mg/l 2 mg/l 0.26 mg/l 7/16/09 N Fluoride - well #3 4.0 mg/l .1 mg/l 0.18 mg/l 06/27/2012 N Fluoride - well #5 4.0 mg/l .1 mg/l 0.24 09/09/2014 N N/A 55 B&'I 09/09/2012 N Erosion of natural deposits deposits Contaminant Sulfate Contaminant Lead Copper oeseszsi MCL Gross Alpha RA-226 RA-228 N/A Action Level 0.023 mg/l 0.32 mg/l Erosion of natural deposits Sample Date 07/12/2012 Our Water(*) n/d 0 07/12/2012 n/d 0 Number of Samples Over Action Level Result Units Date <3 <1 <1 Pci/1 Pci/1 Pci/1 03/10/06 03/27/06 03/21/06 (*) 90 per cent of samples at or below this level The State allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though representative, is more than one year old. Unregulated contaminant monitoring helps EPA to determine’where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. Is our water system meeting other rules that govern our operations? The State and EPA require us to test our water on a regu­ lar basis to ensure its safety. We met all the monitoring and reporting requirements for 2014. We are committed to providing you safe, reliable, and healthy water. We are pleased to provide you with this information to keep you fully informed about your water. We will be updating this report annually, and will also keep you informed of any problems that may occur throughout the year, as they may happen. For more information about your water, or the contents of this report, contact Christopher Rumsey, Supervisor, at the Village Garage or call 726-1444. �NASHVILLE FEfiTURED BUSINESS OF THE WEED HOMETOWN LUMBER & HARDWARE BUSINESS DISTRICT by Shari Carney Staff Writer According to Merriam-Webster the definition of hometown is —“The city or town where one was born or grew up.” Hometown Lumber & Hardware located on 219 S. State St. in Nashville fits this description. Co-owners Don and his wife Patricia (Ditzer) Rasey grew up in Nashville and are alumni of Maple Valley High School. While growing a business they were also growing a family: Amy and (Scott Peters); Dan and (Kathryn Murphy); Katrina and (Jason Joppie) and Karla and (Josh Ryan). Rasey said, they strive to be a one-stop shopping experience for contractors and homeowners. They live dp to their name ‘lumber and hardware” plus innumerable other items. “We offer a full line of cabinetry, wood and ceramic flooring, windows, doors, roofing ...,” said Rasey. “Many houses are built from here. We work with contractors and homeowners.” Electricians, plumbers needs are met too with a full line of products. “If we don’t have it, we will order it for you and deliver,” he said. Besides the storefront there are several warehouses of lumber. Rasey pointed to the oldest building on the property which houses fiberglass insulation. He said it was the old ice shed and former creamery. Other buildings store treated and untreated plywood, pine, oak, poplar and other woods. Rasey, the second member to join the Nashville Route 66 Business District is encouraged by the “... new, younger, more active members ... I wanted to do all I could to encourage them. They are a solid support group and realize it’s important to communicate and work together for a common cause.” Steve Wheeler of Wheeler Marine was the first to join the district. “He’s got the boats and we’ve got the docks,” said Rasey. Working together, striving for a greater cause and being community minded are benchmarks of Hometown Lumber & Hardware. The business began in 1983 with his dad, Ernest and brother Dion. They formed a construction company building pole barns. Dion branched off with the construction business in 1986 and Ernest and Don continued ito expand the lumber and hardware business. In 1998 Nashville Hardware was acquired and in April of 2001 the company moved to its current location. Don Rasey, owner of Hometown Lumber & Hardware, “We offer new products and a lot of variety,” said Rasey. “We are a one-stop stands by samples of Anderson flooring and Valspar paint shop; not a box store.” After pausing to reflect on his hometown Rasey concluded, samples. Behind him are doors by Larson. “The people have been wonderful. Thank you for this opportunity to serve you.” HOMETOWN LUMBER « HA90WARE Hometown Lumber & Hardware in Nashville has a delivery service available for larger volume purchases. This is one of the warehouses at Hometown Lumber & Hardware in Nashville. PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES WORKING TOGETHER, SERVING YOU .Wheeler’S Li MARINE SERVICE^ Two 207 N. Main Street 228 N. Main Street Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 517-852-9928 225 N. Main Street 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair •Streetside ‘PizzerUb Shane Gillean Owner 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 Full Service Center • Auto Sales Oil Changes • Gas .Tires • Mechanical Repairs “We Keep You Moving" M-F 8:00-5:00 * 517-852-9446 maple valley pharmacy PENNINGTON Bobcat & Backhoe 106 S. Main Street 119 N. Main Street 517-852-0540 11807 Carlisle Hwy free delivery up to 5 miles 517-852-1858 Asphalt Maintenance Golf Course & Banquet Center W family Medicine (269)948-9369 www.murraysasphalt.net 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 750 Durkee Street 877-850-7055 Mulberry Fore 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Shield of Service IMP ^HOMETOWN? ILUMBER & HARDWARE INC. 'KENT ^O/Z <8 PROPANE, INC. 219 S. State Street 219 N. Main Street $17-852-0845 —(^.Nashville check out our carry-out specials DENTISTRY MVP DANCE STUDIO Affflioted with Pennock Physician Network 204 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-3161 smgillea@Yahoo.com Nashville Family 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 'Kip*, 517-852-9910 735 E. SHERMAN ST (517)852-1910 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 517-852-0882 Hickey Electric, Inc, 5995 Guy Road 517-852-Q925 FRIENDS OF PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY EW NG GREAT NORTHERN BOWHUNTING COMPANY Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street 517-852-0790 fffEndu9 517-852-0820 501 N. Main Street 517-852-9100 for yourconvenience, please use back entrance 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 5715 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 Daniels Funeral Home EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 109 S. Main Street 517-852-1830 “Our Family Serving Yours ” 9200 East M-79 Highway, Nashville, Ml 49073 Scott A. Daniels—Owner/Director phone 517-852-9712 cell 269-838-1575 fax 517-852-9797 Hair-Nails-Tanning 207 N. Main Street • 517-852-0313 GARDEN CENTER &...LA.N D S C‘ A 201 N. Main Street FDIC www.danielsfuneralhome.net SUPERMARKETS SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY 117 N. Main Street 517-852-9207 of Nashville Your Hometown Grocer 517-852-1991 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-05-16.pdf 0c8af8aebc4e126dd91ea53d64463752 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALEEV n e was. Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 20, May 16, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Lions win two at Lansing Christian for GLAC title Rainbow in the valley Water and sunbeams align Monday evening just after a rainstorm blew through the area, creating a vibrant rainbow over Maple Valley. (Photo by Shari Carney) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions were ready from the start at Lansing Christian Tuesday. Maple Valley’s varsity baseball team clinched the inaugural Greater Lansing Activities Conference cham­ pionship, and its first league title since 2002, by sweeping its- doubleheader * with the Pilgrims Tuesday, finishing off an 11-1 run through the league season. The Lions’ lone loss came in the season­ ing opening doubleheader with Lakewood. Andrew Brighton walked to start game one Tuesday and Gunner Tobias singled to put two on for the Lions. They would both come home to score in the opening inning, with Beau Johnson contributing an RBI single. The Lions scored those two runs in the opening inning, then added three in the third, three in the fourth, two in the fifth and a final run in the seventh inning. Peyton Rourke was 3-4 at the plate, belting a two-run home run in the fifth inning and finishing with five RBI. He scored three runs in the contest. The home run over the left center field fence was the first home run of the sea­ son for the Lions. “The biggest thing for me with that was he hit his home run his second at-bat and in his very next at-bat (in the seventh inning) he hit a sin­ gle over the first baseman’s head and got another RBI,” said Maple Valley head coach Bryan Carpenter. “That kind of at-bat after a home run, it’s not uncom­ mon for high school kids to try and start to just rip them. He just stayed on one and went the other way and drove it over the first base­ man’s head. “Yeah, he hit a home run and it was big at the time and it kind of gave us a little breathing room, but as a Nashville’s sundae Saturday long enough to break world record by Shari Carney Staff Writer The weather forecast was a bit ominous, but ree months of dreaming and planning came to fruition Saturday when the village of Nashville broke the Guinness World Record for the longest ice cream sundae. Official verification could take a few months, but organizers met each require­ ment. “We broke the record originally set in Florida of 1,772 feet, two inches,” said Shauna Swantek, director of Putnam District Library and member of the. sundae organ­ izing committee. “We came in at 1,850 feet.” The idea came from the People walked, drove or rode a trolley bus to get to what would become the world’s “Love Where You Live” longest sundae Saturday, May 9, in downtown Nashville. Here volunteers in bright workshop by Peter green shirts await the arrival of the ice cream truck as guests are eager for the signal Kageyama in mid-February. to dig into the sundae. Kageyama told attendees to The Nashville Route 66 dream up a fun event to bring a sundae in the downtown group at that meeting. This idea won $500 from Business District embraced district. people ogether. Barry Community the idea, and the planning “Want to brehk a world the Representatives from Nashville chose to feature record?” Swantek asked oth­ Foundation, one of four for See RECORD, page 6 Moo-ville ice cream and host ers gathered in the Nashville the day. Jace Heinze pitches for the Lions during the champi­ onship game against Bronson Saturday at the Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Tournament in Vermontville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) coach I was impressed with him going the other way on an outside pitch and lining it into right field for another big hit.” Carpenter was Jack Sidney appointed to Nashville Jack Sidney has been pointed to a full-time sition with the Nashville lice Department. Sidney eviously served in the lage of Richland. Sidney s * unanimously proved by the village uncil at the meeting ursday, May 14. In This Issue • • • , also See TITLE, page 11 orning with Mom is tradition Fuller Street Standard and Poor’s reaffirms Eaton County’s AA rating Lion golfers look for league title at Eldorado on Monday Stockbridge track teams top Lions in last conference duals �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, May 16, 2015 Morning with Mom is tradition at Fuller Street Students win $1,000 for Lions Cafe The students from Jassen Dowling’s entrepreneurship class are presented $1,000 as a result of submitting the winning video to the Barry Community Foundation’s Education Matters video contest. Representing the Lions Cafe coffeehouse are (front row, from left) Olivia Ricketts, Katie Blodget, Emma McGIocklin, Collin Reed, Kodee Crouch, Myranda Pugh, Jennifer Richards from BCF, (back) Hunter Sebastian, Abby Smith, Dowling, Sam Bonney and Jadelyn Stewart. A note from the principa ... Michael Smith and Harriet the hedgehog read a story with Shannon Powers. Powers hosted a Morning with Mom event in her kindergarten classroom at Fuller Street Elementary. by Tony Hutchins Maplewood Elementary Principal I am excited to introduce myself as the new Maplewood Elementary principal .beginning in the fall. Father, leader, compas­ sionate and confident are some words that have been used to describe me as a per­ son and principal. I haye lived in Albion for the past 18 years with my wife, Kathy, and our three chil­ dren. My wife is a speech pathologist, and our children, Joey (12th grade), Rocky (10th) and Jacey (sixth) are all active in .sports and music. I had varied experiences as an administrator with Concord Community Schools for 11 years. Along with being an elementary and middle school principal, I served as the district special education director and build­ ing curriculum director. In the capacity of elementary principal, we successfully developed several programs that increased standardized test scores, provided aca­ demic support for students, provided learning opportuni­ ties for students and estab­ lished several community- school events and activities. My experiences, talents and commitments have pro­ vided me the confidence and knowledge to develop an environment for all children to thrive. I believe that all of my personal and professional skills have brought me here to Maple Valley Schools. I am very excited and honored for this opportunity to serve students, teachers, staff and community members as the Maplewood Elementary School principal. Alex Shepard reads to his mom, Christine Shepard, at the Morning with Mom event Through consistent com­ in Shannon Powers’ kindergarten class. The children served doughnuts and juice to munication and “open doors” we will strive to establish a their moms or other special guests. welcoming environment where families are encour­ aged to be a part of the school, their children’s edu­ cation and development. Thankyou all foi* this oppor­ tunity to serve. Feel free to email me any time at thutchins@mvs.kl2.mi.us. I look forward to meeting every­ Standard and Poor’s rating the county. indication that our county is one. service reaffirmed its AA As a credit rating agency, on the path to sound and sta­ long term rating on the cred­ Standard & Poor's issues ble economic recovery,” said it profile for Eaton County independent credit ratings Eaton County Treasurer Bob government. The AA rating for the debt ofpublic and pri­ Robinson. reflects Standard and Poor’s vate institutions. It is one of assessment of strong county several agencies that have management with good been designated a nationally financial practices, adequate recognized statistical rating budgetary performance, and organization by the U.S. very strong liquidity. Securities and Exchange “Receiving the AA rating Commission. The AA rating was welcome news,” said indicates a solid capacity to County Controller John meet financial commitments Fuentes. “This level rating is and means that county issued reserved for municipalities bonds and debts could be The University of that show good budgetary more competitive, and avail­ SHOPPING performance. It is also reflec­ able to a larger number of Northwestern Ohio has 133 S. Main announced its dean’s list for tive of the hard work that investors. You’re In, You're Out... the March session for stu­ Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 board leadership has put into “While the county has You’re HUme maintaining a strong finan­ faced some financial chal­ dents in the College of Applied Technologies. cial footing for the county.” lenges because of the diffi­ Taylor Fisher of Nashville Fuentes oversees adminis­ culties in *the state and was among the full-time stu­ trative functions and is the national economies, the reaf­ Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC chief accounting officer for firmed AA rating is a good dents who .received a grade point average of 3.5 or better. Standard and Poor’s reaffirms Eaton County’s AA rating 88 Nashville !ER. Fisher on UNOH dean’s list �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 16, 2015 — Page 3 Eaton officer honored in Washington, D.C. Capt. Timothy Jungel, of the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office, was the recipient of the Officer of the Month Award for February 2014. Jungel, along with other recipients for 2014, was hon­ ored at a special luncheon in Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 14, during National Police Week. Their stories of heroism and service will be featured in the memorial fund’s annual calendar. “The loss of a law enforce­ ment officer in the line of duty is felt by many — fami­ ly and friends, colleagues, the department, and the com­ munity as a whole. Jungel recognized the important fact that when the unthinkable happens and an officer dies on the job, those devastated by the death often require assistance to deal with the tragedy,” said Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich. Jungel was instrumental in creating the Michigan Sheriff’s and Municipal Memorial Assistance Response Team in 2003. This team has responded immediately to line of duty deaths throughout the state of Michigan. The team’s purpose is to help the family and the department to take time for themselves to begin healing and dealing with other emer­ gencies. They are available SERVING OUR COUNTRY Casey Martin Air Force Airman 1st Class Casey M. Martin recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. Martin completed an inten­ sive, eight-week program that included training in mili­-, tary discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physi­ cal fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied degree science through the Community College of the Air Force. Martin earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Mark and Tamara (Frith) Martin of Hastings. Martin graduated in 2011 from Hastings High School, and he earned an associate degree in 2014 from Kellogg Community College. 24-hours a day, responding to the community following the tragedy, and remain onsite until the final call. There is no cost to the requesting agency for SMMART’s serv­ ices. Jungel is responsible for the “casket watch,” the visi­ tation, and the funeral and graveside services. He coor­ dinates the pallbearers, the bagpiper, and the bugler. Jungel has attended every funeral since its inception in 2003. In addition he travels across the country presenting information about the team to other state and local agen­ cies. Should another agency wish to develop its own pro­ gram, he is there to assist in any way possible. Jungel also administers an honor guard and color guard training school which is attended by law enforcement officers and firefighters from across Michigan and neigh­ boring states. The team expanded to include the Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police as a joint partner. Jungel volunteers hundreds ofoff-duty hours to service the needs of his professional family. “He sets a high standard for those in law enforcement of leadership by example. Jungel has served with the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office for 20 years. In addi­ tion to his current duties as a captain and as the depart­ ment’s honor guard coordi­ nator, he also serves as a firearms instructor and is a member of the special response team,” said Reich. Jungel lives in Olivet. Dual Community dinner is Wednesday May 20 Vermontville United Methodist Church will host its community dinner Wednesday, May 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. This dinner will feature barbecue ribs, baked potatoes, com, salad and dessert. “You are welcome to come, yes you,” said Lois Hammonds on behalf of the church. “If you are reading Cool look ’’* 7 Maple Valley honors school retirees Lorraine Hansbarger (left) and Rose Dunham are honored prior to the Maple Valley Board of Education meeting Monday, May 11. Hansbarger is retireing after 25 years as the administrative assistant and system accountant. Dunham has served 38 years as a teacher and reading specialist. Honors night Monday starts graduation events Graduation-related events begin this week for Maple Valley seniors. Honors night will be Monday, May 18, in the high school auditorium at 7 p.m. Baccalaureate service will be Thursday, June 4, at 7 p.m. in the high school audi­ torium. Dual enrollment is a pro­ gram that allows high school students (usually sophomores, juniors, and seniors) to enroll in college courses for credit prior to high school graduation. The counseling department at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School will be hosting an informational meeting Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. in the high school library. Counselors and col­ lege representatives will be available to talk with parents and students about dual enrollment opportunities for Maple Valley students. Hair • Haik • Taimyr" CODWUience uUay Specia^Zi FKEE MANICURE CL WilhiliaialxtmbfilpmtmtmlfSmneritimtfflf. 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 Foryour convenience, please use back entrance • Fleece for Throws & Afghans • Cotton Prints Make Great Quilts • Pray for our Nation Si4ten4 218 E. 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Pathways High School commencement exercises will be the following week Tuesday, June 9, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. enrollment information meeting planned this you can come join us for our monthly community din­ ner ... Hope to see you there.” The dinners will be the third Wednesday of the month throughout the sum­ mer, so watch for announce­ ments in the Maple Valley Newsor on the church sign. The church is at 108 N. Main St. 111 WEST STATE SI 0686955 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 269-945-5029 Fax 269-945-0469 barlowflorist@barlowflorist.com PREVIEW YOUR ARRANGEMENTAT WWW.BARLOWORIST.COM HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY TILL 6 PM SATURDAY TIL 4:30 PM �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 16,2015 Sunfield Recycling Center closed for holiday The Sunfield Recycling Center will be closed Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25, in honor of the Memorial Day holiday. The center will return to regular hours the following weekend. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events May 10 May 11 May 12 May May May May 15 16 17 18 May 19 May 21 May 30 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 Open Speed Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Fairgrounds Dog-Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m’, Emmanuel Episcopal Church Ag Awareness Day, Expo Center State Poultry Show, Eaton County Horse Point Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center 4-H Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office. Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Mandatory Goat Meeting, 10 a.m., Pavilion, Expo Center. Exploration Days Orientation Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center 4-H County Shoot, 8 a.m., Barry County Conservation Club Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center Sandra K- Nealy Elon and Janice Baker celebrate birthdays On Friday, May 8, 2015, Sandra Nealy went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family after a courageous A SURPRISE Open House eight year battle with celebration for Elon and melanoma cancer. Sandy was bom on July Janice Baker’s 80th and 81st birthdays is planned for May 31, 1948 in Battle Creek. 30,2015 from 2-5p.m. It will Sandy graduated from Battle be held at the Diamond Creek Central High School Springs Wesleyan Church, in 1966. Sandy started work at 3563 136th Ave. in Hamilton, MI. Any questions Michigan Bell at the age of call Sheila at 269-751-8587. 17 and retired at the age of Sandy married John others. She was a longtime Because it is a surprise any 50. Nealy on May 31, 1980. member of Nashville Baptist correspondence can be sent to Sheila Harper, P.O. Box They would have celebrated Church. Sandy was preceded in 186, Hamilton, MI 49419. It 35 years of marriage. They would be great to have fami­ enjoyed camping, mush­ death by her brother, Donald ly and friends come celebrate rooming, fishing and spend­ Burdett; father, Bernard Hardman; and stepfather ing time at home. with us. Sandy also enjoyed shop­ Lymon Burdett. She is survived by her ping and going to lunch with beloved husband, John her three sisters and mother. Shirley Sandy enjoyed painting, Nealy; mother, doing crafts, gardening and Burdett; brother, Ronald decorating her home, attend­ (Kathy) Burdett; sisters, ing church and encouraging Jodie (David) Crawford, Engagements Brenda Jean Cotton MONTPELIER, OH Brenda Jean Cotton, age 64, of Montpelier, OH, former June 7 Mulliken, MI resident, died May 13, 2015 in Charlotte. Mrs. Cotton was bom June 15, 1950 in Lansing, the daughter of Morrison and Virginia (Smith) Lake. Brenda was a retired Halex employee and a member of Burd-Wehr the Eden United Methodist Tim and Kari Burd of Church. She was preceded in death Nashville, MI wish to announce the t engagement of by her children, Dale, Becky, Friday 5/22 their daughter, Timara Burd Kevin and Susan; and her Sat 5/23 to Matt Wehr, son of Robert Mon. 5/25 and Sandy Wehr of Vermontville, MI. MEMORIAL DAV Matt and Timara are both Buy 3 accents 9-2 2013 graduates of Maple VERMONTVILLE, MI Valley High School and are Alice B. “Pat” Sayles, age both attending Lansing 79, of Vermontville, passed (equal or lesser value) Community College. Matt is away on May 10, 2015 at Urn Liner Filling “Everypot needs a welding studying and Country Acres Adult Care with purchase spiller, thriller &filler" employed at Spartan Motors Home in Eaton Rapids, (some restrictions apply) in Charlotte and Timara is where she had been a resiDELIVERYAVAILABLE studying education and dent for the past two years. employed at Good Time Pat was the daughter of 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 Pizza and Charlotte Russe. Dale K Foote Sr. and Irene Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 6:00; Sat 9:00 - 4:00 The wedding will be held (Frank) Foote, bom on July EwingLandscaping@yahoo.com in July at Nashville Baptist 5,1935. She married Kendal Church. L. Sayles on February 22, 1952. She worked 35+ years for Michigan Bell Telephone/AT&T, retiring in February 1989. Alice was most proud of her family. There were Nov. 15, 1938 - May 19, 2005 many holidays where the family gathered around Remember Me Grandmother Foote’s home Remember me when the flowers bloom to share time with one anoth­ Early in the spring er. There were also July trips Remember me on sunny days to Mackinaw Island with In the fun that summer brings extended family and trips to visit her sister in Alabama Remember me in the fall with her sister and daughters. As you walk through the leaves of gold And in the wintertime - remember me Many will remember Alice In the stories that are told as a firn person who was always busy doing some­ But most of all remember thing, whether it was clean­ Each day-right from the start ing her immaculate home, I will be forever near working in her gardens raisFor I live within your heart ing flowers and vegetables, sewing clothes for her chil­ We love you, Wife & Mother dren, or crocheting afghans for her family. Her home Donald, George, Dale, Donna, Donnie, was her favorite place to be & Grandchildren except for the occasional June 6 Theresa (Darrel) Richards, Vickey (Robert) Stiles; stepchildren, Annette Herrick John and Chad Nealy; and many nieces, nephews, and step grandchil­ dren. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Lansing McClaren and the hospice nurses and aides for their compassion and support in Sandy's final days. Funeral services were held at the Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville on Monday, May 11, 2015 with Lester DeGroot officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society for melanoma research. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfimeralhome.net. parents. Surviving are her husband, Harry; three brothers, Gary (Chris) Lake of Mulliken, David (Judy) Lake of Lake Odessa, Leonard (Ginger) Lake of Charlotte; sister, Pam . (Dennis) Normington ofPortland; uncle, L.G. Lake of Belding; aunt, Eilene Weber of Muskegon; sister­ in-law, Helene (David) Larson of Eaton Rapids; brother-in-law, Howard (Sharon) Cotton of Twin Lakes; aunts-in-law, Barbara Best of DeWitt, Arlene Custer of Evart; uncle-in­ law, Bob Pederson of Evart; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home, Mulliken, .with. Rev. David Miller officiating. Interment will be in Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202. Alice B. Taf Sayles Get 1 FREE hue elores A. Garrett over the road trip with her husband in his semi-truck. She will also be remem­ bered for taking great care of her health so she would live a long life. This included walking many miles a day around her homestead prop­ erty and the gardens. Up until she was diagnosed with vascular dementia she was a picture of impeccable health. Alice is survived by her four daughters, Karen (Terry) Ferrier of Vermontville, Victoria ( Thomas) Coltson oltson of Bellevue, Patti (Luke) West of Bellevue, Polly (Chris) Sayles-Hatfield of Cincinnati, OH; eight grand­ children, Lucas Bauman, Jim West, Luke West, Joe West, Dale West, Jacob West, Stasia Swiger, and Betsy Smith; and 19 great-grand­ children. She is also survived by her brothers, Dale K Foote Jr. of Vermontville, Raymond (Mary) Foote of Arizona, Edwin (Alice) Foote of Nashville; sisters, Barbara Hess of Alabama and Phyllis (Leo) Trumble of Vermontville. She was preceded in death by husband, Kendal Lee Sayles, and her parents. A special thank you to Sheila Henderson, owner of Country Acres, and her won­ derful staff, for loving and taking such great care of our Mom. A memorial service was held on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the Pray Funeral Home with Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Interment took place in Needmore Cemetery follow­ ing the service. Memorials are suggested to the Great Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Family and friends are encouraged to share remembrances and condo­ lences online on Alice’s Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 16,2015 — Page 5 Call 269-945-9554 Fisher earns degree | from Alma College| Riley Fisher of Vermontville was among nearly 300 who participated in Alma College’s com­ mencement ceremony April 18. Fisher earned a. bachelor of arts degree in business administration. indent Wisdom' 852*0882 Modern Cite Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm HOURS: Open 7 Days 6am to 8pm Ita it «4B&aLite «to (fflSjjttfltmpj In ii.ta.MW. | w w> I fordid®1 Siinfis^ ^RjfcW^'l Vnto^ J 7.. □ WOLEVER’S «*• *• Elsie E. Wolever Res. (517) 726-0637 ^\V, tub where you soak away life's depart, and to be troub|es. Now imagine it being a 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 pan.; 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. 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. 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. 11 a.m. .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship ...................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE CINDY HEINSEN, OWNER heaven. Heaven impure perfection, and death is is far better: HELP SUPPORT merely a way to get Philippians 1:23 (Kj\ OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... there for those who ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! Call 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 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org NASHVILLE QUIMBY BAPTIST CHURCHUNITED METHODIST 304 Phillips St., Nashville 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one milg north of Vermontville Hwy. 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 atm. Sunday School.................. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship................................. 9:45 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m hurch Senrice 11: 00 a.m. ...... Fellowship (269) 945-9554 Askfor our Sales Dept. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH All Are Welcome! 517-852-9224 • 517-852-1691 thousand times better. That is 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 Sunday: A.M. Worship .......... P.M. Worship,.......... 234 N. Main, Nashville believe in God. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM ft* having a desire to Real Estate ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH « yj*1 to* the world—the tropical oasis where you honeymooned, the claw fool REALTOR’ REALTOR’ Delivery Available • We Rent Tuxes Imagine the most pelted place in with Christ; which Broker $gg fait to I® Sitoll^to ^iii^ It in his, I faidW4 LtoW^ FLOWERS, PLANTS, BALLOONS & GIFTS for Weddings, Sympathy, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Every D«y! betwixt tw^ • u#stoj.M ' * M’feWw -ifctti'taai Full Service Floral & Vintage Jewelry For lamina strait Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! massage therapy All That Glitters 113 N. Main, Nashville (517) 852-9700 7' , "“to«U “* ktErftsfri ;» C®, 219 N. 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Service........................................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer 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 CHURCH .Worship ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville M-79 West 11:15 a,m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 h ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Mass...................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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 tarn 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. 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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, May 16, 2015 RECORD, continued front page 1 Meghan Bignal, maple syrup court member, is spoon ready for the world record breaking ice cream sundae in Nashville this past Saturday. Catie Eldridge, member of the maple syrup queen’s court, is armed with sanitation wipes in Nashville at the world-record-breaking ice cream sundae Saturday, May 9. - You Are Invited to stop by and say afondfarewell to Deb Reid any time before her last day on Wednesday, May 20,2015! Nashville Branch 310 N. Main Street Coffee and cookies will be served. Pleasejoin us and share your laughs and memories. M P? ^nlQ?rtfftrVrMmhhHi MMam nlS Q?trrtfefettrVin rNMamshhh viHlli e q SaturdYalley YaayllemyoLi(?ns Lrni(i?nngs. footbal1 team race to set up 220 eight-foot tables down the center of �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 16,2015 — Page 7 Main Street in Nashville is a happy scene for citizens and law enforcement Saturday as the village breaks the world record for the longest ice cream sundae. The ice cream truck still brings excitement. More than 400 gallons of Moo-ville vanilla ice cream are delivered along the 1,850 feet of eavestrough stretching down the middle of Main Street in Nashville Saturday, May 9. The village of less than 2,000 swelled to 5,000-plus to break the Guinness World Record for longest ice cream sundae arrival of Moo-ville vanilla ice cream in five-gallon buckets. Crowds began to line up holding special color-chang­ ing spoons purchased for the event. They stayed behind the parking lines and watched the creation of the 1,850-foot sundae, which was completed in 15 minutes. Swantek took a few moments while the surveyor Zeke Carney, 6, is crowned the Ice Cream King by Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek at Nashville’s world-record ice cream sundae Saturday. Zeke is the son of Erin Carney and is a student at Fuller Street Elementary. The man filming (left) is an official with Facebook. From previous page commenced. Newspaper, radio, television and social media spread the word. The blitz exceeded expectations when three weeks ago Swantek received word that Facebook would be sending representatives to film the event to report back to founder Mark Zuckerberg. Friday evening, volunteers gathered 220 eight-foot-long tables into cargo trucks. Early Saturday morning Maple Valley’s varsity foot­ ball team assembled the tables and set them end to end along the west side of Main Street, or M-66, stretching from Dollar General at the south of town to Good Time Pizza at the north end. Main Street was closed to traffic at 11 a.m., and the tables were moved to the center line. Eavestrough was assembled end to end, and 48 teams of four — each responsible for a 40-foot sec­ tions — awaited their sup- plies. Paper cups, chocolate syrup, strawberries, whipped topping and cherries were delivered, followed by the Hollie Auten and Bill Reynolds, as part of The Revue Team, dish it ice cream for the world-record-breaking sundae in Nashville May 9. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! verified the lengthf ^of the sundae to introduce 6-yearold Nashville resident Zeke Carney, as the Ice Cream King. He was presented with a crown made from a Mooville ice cream container and adorned with the event spoons. At the blast of a siren, the crowd — estimated at more than 5,000 people — swarmed the sundae, spoons in hands.. People came from as far away as Texas and Indiana^ Michigan was well repre­ sented, with residents from throughout Barry County, as well as the cities and towns of Charlotte, Detroit, Dimondale, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Lake Odessa, Midland, Morenci, Niles, Potterville, Tekonsha and Ypsilanti. Swantek didn’t miss the irony of 66 people riding the Barry County Transit trolley from Hastings to Nashville to belly up to an ice cream bar right along M-66. From the shared photo­ graphs, videos and blog posts, it seems people are anticipating what the busi­ ness district may be scooping up next. �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday May 16, 2015 Petition by local citizens resulted in brick paving 77ii.v “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was published in the Maple Valley News May 14,1985. A petition bearing pen­ ciled signatures of 44 emi­ nent local citizens paved the way for the initial brick lay­ ing of Nashville’s Main Street in 1917. The formal request seek­ ing a public vote on the proposal was submitted to Nashville’s village council at its Aug. 14,1916 meeting. “Reading of petition to submit the paving of Main Street to the people,” noted village clerk F. Kent Nelson in his official minutes of those proceedings. “Moved by Tuttle, supported by Munson, the same be accept­ ed and the village hire an attorney to proceed with the same. Carried, ayes all.” By October 1916 signs of progress in the paving propo­ sition were noted in council minutes. On the ninth of that month, the council approved expenditure of $15 to the Toledo .engineering firm of WJ. Sherman Company to "... prepare detailed esti­ mates ofquantities and a preliminary estimate of cost in advance of the proposed bond electionz for paving Main Street, from the north side of Reed Street to the south side of the railroad.” This was the stretch of road named in the citizens’ peti­ tion. The council, however, by • November had whittled down the size ofthe project Recording in its Nov. 27 minutes that council mem­ bers wished "... to correct an error in figures as circulated by someone without authori­ ty,” the officials submitted the following report: “From the fact that a village is allowed to bond for but 2 percent of its assessed valua­ tion by a two-thirds vote of qualified electors, and that the said fact would allow a bond issue of not over $22,400, it would seem the most advisable and reason­ able amount of paving to lay at this time would be... from town hall or Church alley to ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS The Village ofNashville will be flushing hydrants on May 21st & 22nd. We are sorry for any inconvience this* may cause. Be aware you may experience rusty water. Nashville DPW 06869141 Sunfield Township Request for Bid The Township of Sunfield will be accepting bids for the rental of hay ground at a location known as: Approximately five to six (5-6) acres within that certain piece or parcel of land situated and being in tlie Township of Sunfield, County of Eaton, State of Michigan, described as: Lots 16 through 30 Wagar’s Addition, Village of Sunfield. Also: Commencing at the SW corner of Wagar’s Addition, West 582.75 feet, North to a point 321.81 feet South of the railroad right of way, east to a point 60 feet West of the SW corner Lot 6 Wagar’s Addition, South to the beginning, Section 3, T4N, R6W. Term: This lease shall be a one (1) year lease, beginning immediately for 2015 and then annyplly on the 1st day of January 2016 and each 1 of January thereafter. A longer term lease is nego­ tiable. This Lease may be renewed annually according to the same terms and conditions herein, except the rental, amount may be adjusted to reflect the then acceptable and usual farm rental rate for comparable area farm land. Bids should be submitted by May 31,2015 to the Clerk’s attention at: P O Box 68, Sunfield, Ml 48890. Terri Dow, Clerk (517) 652-9385 06868576 the south side of [the railroad tracks].” On Nov. 13, 1916, the council unanimously agreed to let the voters decide if the sum of $22,400 should be raised "... by Ioan on the faith and credit of this village for the purpose of paving Main Street.” Official election notices called for balloting to take place at village hall Dec. 4, 1916, with the “polls being open at 7 o’clock in the morning of that day or as soon thereafter as may be and kept open until 5 o’clock in the afternoon.” The need for paving Main Street had been a controver­ sy for several years. The conflict was reflected previ­ ously in an editorial column in The Nashville News in November 1911: “A busi­ nessman who owns a store building on Main Street asked us the other day, ‘Why don’t you shut up about paving Main Street? Don’t you know we can’t afford to pave Main Street now?’ Why didn’t we shut up about a water works? Why didn’t we shut up about a new school­ house after the old one burned? Why don’t we shut up about everything for the good of Nashville and vicin­ ity? “There are a few who thought we couldn’t afford a sewerage system. Possibly we can’t afford to have the streets lighted, but there are few who would vote to have the service discontinued. We could have gotten along without the school and kept on using the churches, but it would have been mighty poor economy. We can get along without paving Main Street, we have for 50 years. If you are not willing to pay your share of paving for Main Street, then why don’t you move? - “We believe in improve­ ment, and we believe that the paving of Main Street is a necessary improvement and one that we can well afford.” The paving vote was a his­ tory-maker locally in that women learned via a notifi- Memories of the Past These before and after shots of Nashville’s Main Street reflect the improvements brought by a 1917 paving project. The top photo gives a southward view circa 1906, while the bottom picture shows virtually the same scene about a year after the brick-laying was complete. Len Feighner, longtime publisher of The Nashville News and a strong advocate of community improvements, had an effective reply to a local busi­ nessman who asked the editor in 1911, “Why don’t you shut up about paving Main Street?” cation published in The News that “in accordance with Section 4 of Article 3 pf the constitution of the State of Michigan and Act 106, Public Acts of 1909, the Board of Registration of said village will register the names of all women possess­ ing the qualifications ofmale electors who make personal application for such registra­ tion; provided, that all such applicants must own proper­ ty assessed for taxes within said village.” (This occurred BIDS 06869062 Maple Valley Schools is now taking bids two years before Michigan granted full suffrage to women and predated by nearly four years the adop­ tion of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution giv­ ing the vote to women nationwide.) The ballot question facing Nashville voters Dec. 4, 1916 was: “Shall a village loan of $22,400 for paving purposes be authorized?” The measure carried by the necessary two-thirds margin, there being 242 “yes” votes and 110 “no.” Three days after the favor­ able decision, the council approved paying $50 to W.J. Sherman Co. to "... prepare detailed plans specifications and estimates and perform all engineering services required in advance of the placing of the work under contract with good responsi­ ble contractors.” Specifics of the project were hashed out in subsequent council ses­ sions and involved rescind­ ing a January resolution in favor of a March 19 revision. The burning question seemed to center on just how wide the new street should be. Differences of opinion are not recorded for posteri­ ty, but measurements finally accepted by council resolu­ tion, called for a 48-foot width from Church alley to Church Street; 42-foot width from Church to the railroad tracks; and 30 feet wide from there to Quaker Brook bridge. To simplify the mat­ ter, the project was divided into three paving districts. Necessary public hearings for suggestions and objec­ tions were conducted in April. Bids on the project were let May 5, specifying “approximately 9,690 square yards pf brick pavement on concrete foundation.” Four firms met the May 31, 1917, bidding deadline: Hilding and Rabe; Marsman and Green; W.B. Seamon and Son; and Barnes and O’Neal. The council award­ ed the contract June 7 to Grand Rapids-based Marsman and Green. The firm had agreed to complete the paving job within 100 working days. The cost was to be approximately $27,000. Farmers and Merchants Bank of Nashville in July Continued next page BIDS 06869076 Maple Valley Schools is now taking bids from interested vendors for from interested consultants for Lenovo Chromebooks w/carts. Surveillance Equipment and Installation Services. Visit http://www.mvs.k 12.mi.us/ourdistrict/rfps/ or https://www.gracon.com/main.php?id=openrfp for information on the proposal. Sealed bids will be received at Maple Valley Schools Visit http://www.mvs,k 12.mi,us/ourdistrict/rfps/ or https://www.gracon.com/main.php?id=openrfp for information on the proposal. Sealed bids will be received at Maple Valley Schools ATTN:Tk*acy George Administration Building ATTNzTFacy George Administration Building 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml 49096-9503 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml 49096-9503 All bids must be submitted by Monday, June 1,2015 at 4:30 p.m. All bids must be submitted by Tuesday, June 2,2015 at 4:30 p.m. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 16,2015 — Page 9 Continued from previous page 1917 was "... highest and best bidder for $22,400 paving bonds ... bearing interest at 5 percent semi­ annually,” according to offi­ cial village minutes. Marsman and company began working on the Nashville project July 9, 1917. A gang of more than 50 men was employed to lay Ironside brick made by the Workmg on Nashville’s South Main Street near Church Street, a crew of workmen lays vitrified brick i crete foundation in the summer of 1917. Marsman and Green of Grand Rapids hired more than 50 laborers for the job, which it contracted to complete in 100 working days. The project was started July 9 and finished Oct. 22 despite delays due to a shortage of workers. The total cost was approximately $27,000. ■its *4 ft nip yrji ote 0/Uipuii iotci ci . rw no mrt lie Mr uriEte , ffisaiMra aifeetHta Mate i ifflWhi 1i r J® a! fa ik 1 * rifak'R48 j ucttoWn i * । if ifl*®'1 j ‘*Efl Efl rR ftBBaikW* j A copy of the original 1916 petition to pave Main Street enhances faintly penciled signatures of 44 eminent Nashville citizens, primarily local businessmen seeking to end the seasonal affliction of dust and mud associated with the busy thoroughfare. After receiving the petition in August, the Nashville council, led by pres­ ident W.J. Liebhauser, acted upon the request with dis­ patch. Women were allowed to vote in the $22,400 paving bond election, making local history four years before women’s suffrage was granted nationwide. Vitrified Brick Co. of Terre Haute, Ind. Difficulty in recruiting sufficient help delayed progress, but the project was completed Oct. 22, ending for Nashville’s Main Street merchants and shoppers the seasonal afflic­ tions of dust and mud associ­ ated with early dirt streets. The brick surface contin­ ued to serve the village until August 1949 when Globe Construction Co. of Kalamazoo applied two coats of bituminous aggregate over the okfbrick pavement, making a smooth top covering about three inches thick. “The stretch paved is .393 of a mile, and average width is 47 feet,” reported The News Aug. 25, 1949. “Contract cost of the project was something close to $70,000, but the village pays only a portion of the cost. With the state highway department standing the shore on a 25-foot strip down the center and 15 percent of the remaining area to the curbs, the village will be nicked for less than $5,000.” At the time of the 1949 upgrading of Main Street, still living in the village were at least a few of the 44 sign­ ers of the original paving petition that had started the ball of progress rolling back in 1916. On that early document, the following names are leg­ ible: C.L. Glasgow; C.M. Putnam; C.A. Hough; F.E. Fuller; Chris Marshall; H.C. Hale; H.E. Downing; Wm. Feighner; C.P. Sprague; Jim Taylor; O.M. McLaughlin; A.C. Buxton; H.C. Glasner; Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, May 18 Oven fried chicken, potato salad, broccoli, combread, apple. Tuesday, May 19 Hot dog, potato wedges, three bean salad, orange, bun. Wednesday, May 20 Spaghetti with sauce, meatballs, tossed salad, banana, Texas toast. Thursday, May 21 Chicken ala king, tossed salad, banana, biscuit. Friday, May 22 Sloppy Joe, potato salad, green beans, applesauce, bun. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, May 18 Cheese cubes with club crackers, tropical fruit, pea and cheese salad, cookie. Tuesday, May 19 Chicken salad, pickled beets, fruit cup, bun. Wednesday, May 20 Zesty chicken spinach salad, pasta salad, pineapple. Thursday, May 21 Sliced ham with provolone cheese, potato salad, apple­ sauce, bun. Friday, May 22 Tuna pasta salad, marinat­ ed vegetables, grapes, cook­ ie. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, May 18 Fish Veracruz with tomato sauce, rice, mixed vegeta­ bles, cauliflower, apple. Tuesday, May 19 Chicken tenders, roasted potatoes, green beans, orange, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, May 20 Spaghetti with sauce, meatballs, mixed vegetables, chunky applesauce. Thursday, May 21 Chicken ala king, com, broccoli, banana, biscuit. Friday, May 22 Roast turkey with gravy, stuffing, sweet potatoes, green beans, fruit. Activities Calendar Monday, May 18 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Hand Crafts 12:45-2:30 p.m.; Painting Club 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo/Shuffl eboard. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, May 19 Hastings: Play Bowling Wii 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1 p.m.; COA Board 2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: BP Checks; Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Delton: TV Strings. Thursday, May 21 Hastings: Play WII 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; BP Checks 10:30 a.m.; Alz. Caregiver Support 3:30. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, May 22 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30-11:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. E. V. Barker; L. Sampson; Green & Son; J. Caley & Son; Mrs. M.E. Larkin; Phil Dahlhouser; Von W. Fumiss; Wolcott & Son; A.N. Appelman; Les W. Feighner; Mrs. F. Stratton; Dr. FF.. Shilling; H.L. Walrath; Chas. Mix; Dr. E.T. Morris; O.D. Freeman; Henry Roe; C.W. Olmstead; J.G. Deeds; Wm. Ormand; F. M. Quick; T.C. Downing; P.A. Staup; Dr. B.E. Miller; F.F. VanOrsdal; Albert Lentz; Mrs. L.W. Feighner; A.G. Murray; Dan Clever; Frank Kellogg and L.E. Lentz, Primarily merchants and professional men, most of the petitioners were associat­ ed with Main Street busi­ nesses or owned property along the thoroughfare. SUNFIELD TOWNSHIP RECYCLING CENTER SUNFIELD MICHIGAN Sunfield Township is accepting electronics at our recycling center with the exception of tube type televisions. Also now accepting Styrofoam Recycling Center open to everyone not limited to residents of Sunfield. oeeeaszi Flexfab Engineering trust. 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Email resume with salary history via: hr.adsl@flexfab.com Attention: HR Flexfab is an equal opportuity employer, disability & veteranfriendly 06869114 �Page 10 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday May 16 2015 Lion golfers look for league title at Eldorado on Monday The Lions head into the league tournament with the lead. Maple Valley’s varsity boys' golf team won the final Greater Lansing Activities Conference jamboree of the season. Tuesday at Willow Creek Golf Course. The Lions fired a 161 to beat runner-up Lansing Christian by 13 strokes. Maple Valley had the top two individual scores of the day, with Hunter Hilton and Ryan Mudge each shooting a 39. Tearnmates Rage Sheldon and Jordan Denton weren't far behind. Sheldon shot a 41, to tie for third, and Denton scored a 42. The Pilgrims finished with a score of 174, followed by Lakewood 178, Olivet 188, Leslie 190, Stockbridge 204 and Perry 214. Leslie’s Phil Stuart matched Sheldon’s 41 to tie for third. Lansing Christian got a 42 from Nick Jamieson, a 43 from Parker Jamieson, a 44 from Hunter Block and a 45 from Jack Zylstra. Lakewood was led by 43s from Wyatt Moll and Hayden Klotz. Ryan Feasal added a 44 for the Vikings and Joe Parks and Jake Hanson each shot 48. The GLAC championship tournament will be held at the Eldorado in Mason Monday. Eaton dog licenses available without penalty through Eaton County pet owners of dogs age 4 months or older need a new or renewed license on or before June I each year. For non-spayed or neutered dogs the fee is $15 if the license is obtained before June 1. For spayed and neutered dogs the fee is $10 if obtained before June For Sale Business Services AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 GARAGE DOOR & opener repair special. $30 off broken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334-3574. 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Pet owners can renew licenses or get new licenses from the convenience of their homes by going to the new dog license website at www.eatoncountytreasurer.o rg“All revenue from county dog licenses goes to support Eaton County Animal Control, every dollar,” said Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson. “So licensing not only protects public health and welfare it helps assure the safety of your pet if lost, supports animal adoptions, provides shelter for abandoned dogs, and can prevent animal cruelty and abuse. A lot ofgood comes out ofhaving your dog licensed.” If a dog is acquired after July 1, or the dog turns 4 months of age after June 1, the license fee is only $7.50 and reduced to $5 for spayed or neutered dogs. Although a license is still required, there is no fee for leader dogs or dogs in service training. “While you can’t transfer a license to another dog, if a dog’s owner changes the license will transfer with the dog,” said Robinson. Licenses can be purchased online, www.eatoncountytreasurer.org; at the Eaton County Animal Control Shelter, 756 Courthouse Drive in Charlotte from 9 a.m. to noon and from I to 4 p.m. daily; or through the county treasurer’s office in Charlotte 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AUTO REPAIR arts • Repairs • Tires { AAR Parts From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts In-Stock A Located Downtown Vermontville * 130 S. Main. 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Murray’s Asphalt receives Lion Pride Award Nichole and Willie Murray from Murray’s Asphalt Maintenance LLC are presented the Lion Pride Award by Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon at the board of education meeting Monday, May 11. Falcon thanked the Murrays for their many acts of community service. Stockbridge track teams top Lions in last conference duals The Maple Valley boys Chloe Hicks, Tia James, won four of the five field Elizabeth King and Stacie events and picked up a victo- Ellison which won in 1:00.44. Rachel Morris led a sweep ry on the track too in its Greater Lansing Activities ofthe discus points for Maple Conference loss at Valley, throwing the discus 94-5. Olivia Ricketts returned Stockbridge Tuesday. The Panthers downed the to the line-up for a mark of Lion varsity boys’ track and 90-3 and Brooklyn Scott was field team 83-46 in their third at 76-9. The Lion team also had league dual. The Lions got the only Ricketts second in the shot points in the pole vault with put at 31-1.5 and Morris third senior Bryan Venton winning at 30-5. Hannah Kightlinger won and sophomore Tom Shilton placing second. Both guys the shot put for Stockbridge with a mark of 33-5.5. cleared the bar at 8 feet. Zach Wolcott won the long Maple Valley got another jump for the Lions, flying 18 win in the field from Jadelyn feet 2.5 inches. Stewart who cleared 9-0 to Cole Decker won the two take first at the pole vault. throws for Maple Valley, get­ The Lions and Panthers ting a mark of46-4 in the shot will meet again when the put and 131-5 in the discus. entire GLAC gathers at Decker wasn’t the only Olivet Tuesday for the league Lion to win two events. Isiah championship tournament. Gam took both hurdle races. The Lion boys and girls He finished the 110-meter both placed sixth Saturday at high hurdles in 20.20 seconds the and the 300-meter intermediLakewood’s girls finished hurdles in ate 49.51. the day with a score of 145.5 Teammate Dawson Gusey points. Ionia was second with was second in the 300 hurdles 119.5 at the eight-team meet. Morley-Stanwood was third with a time of 58.29. The Lion team also had with 116.5 points, followed Trent Carpenter win the 100- by Saranac 71.5, Lakeview meter dash in 11.30 seconds. 67.5, Maple Valley 41, He placed second in the 200 Vestaburg Central 32, with a time of 23.94. Montcalm 30.5 and Newaygo The Lion ladies were also 26. downed at Stockbridge, 88­ Morris and Stewart had the 35. top performances for the Maple Valley’s top per- Lions. Stewart won the pole formance on the track in the vault, clearing 8-0. Morris girls’ meet came from the took the shot put with a throw 400-meter relay team of of 32-5. 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Cole Decker had the lone win for the Lion boys, getting a mark of 124-1 in the discus. He also placed second in the shot put at 43-11.5 with teammate Grant Adrianson fourth at 37-1 an Marcum Terpening sixth at 36-11. 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE „ 8 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 16, 2015 — Page 11 TITLE, continued from page 1 impressed with Drew Alien’s efforts out of the number nine spot in'the line-up. He had a pair of singles, and drove in two runs. Brighton ’ and Johnson were outstanding on the mound again, as they were in all six conference double­ headers, pitching every fhning of league play for the Lions. “Having those two aces, they dominated in the league,” Carpenter said. “That has helped, but this group of kids just works and they really get better every day. When we work on-stuff they learn it and retain it, so we’re not going to have to go back every day or every other day at practice and work on this. They get it. We Valley baseball is ‘coolest cap’ winner Maple Valley's Gunner Tobias tries to put his bat on the ball during his team’s con­ test with Bronson Saturday at the Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Tournament in Vermontville. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hu ■wiS* The Maple Valley baseball team wins M-Live.com’s Coolest Cap competition by a wide margin. The cap features the flag of the United States on the back. I‘l,,*»l<il* rotaui 11 tapatonskitt- ^ktaitnetflllUta itatoiiiMiM ColtDtdntalteht ten« nltalnkfa itaWji luWItatai fe j si tan iapHlHlta* '.taltaitftatahii halMto iWWfl [W itW. ihta The Maple Valley base­ ball team has the “Coolest Cap” in Michigan, announced Coach Brian Carpenter upon learning the result ofthe choice made by M-Li ve.com readers’ Coolest Cap online contest. The winning streak contin­ ues for the Lions team which also won the Greater Lansing Activities Conference title with all-1 record, 16-6 overall. Maple Valley rose to the top in the cap contest, win­ ning with 16,335 votes. Vandercook Lake was a dis­ tant second with 10,504; Dryden was third with 4,561 and Ovid-Elsie fourth with 2,000 votes. , “I would like to thank all of you who have voted over the past two weeks, for helping us and supporting us,” said Carpenter. “This has been an awesome expe­ rience to sit back and watch the vote counter increase. The way our school, our students, our community and our many supporters have come together to pro­ mote Maple Valley is very exciting not only to myself, but our entire baseball pro­ gram. We are grateful and appreciative and we wear that hat with MV on the front with great pride. This really is a special place and the pride you have shown only confirms that. Thank you again.” Other schools competing in the top 10 were Breckinridge, with 871 votes; Muskegon Catholic Central, 686; Royal Oak Shrine, 488; UnionvilleSebewaing, 191; Muskegon Orchard View, 170 and Jackson, 138. The cap was produced by Zephyr Baseball. can push them a little more and work harder on other things.” Brighton got the win in the opener. He struck out six and gave up four hits. Only one of the three runs off him was earned. He walked just one. Johnson gave up just one run in an 8-1 Lion win in the nightcap. He struck out 12, walked two and gave up six hits. The Lions and Pilgrims were tied 1-1 after one inning in game two, and Maple Valley snapped the tie with a three-run third. Brighton started a string of three-straight singles to start the inning. Tobias knocked one to put two on, and Jacob Brighton plated Andrew with a single of his own. The Lions would add an RBI ground out by Johnson and an RBI single by Peyton Rourke in the inning. Maple Valley added two Lion golfers win Pennfield Invite The Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf team shot a 306 at Marywood Golf Course to win the Pennfield Invitational Saturday. The group of Lions earning the championship included head coach Spring Javor, Dillon Walker, Rage Sheldon, Jordan Denton, Ryan Mudge, Hunter Hilton and Jonah Denton. insurance runs in the fifth and sixth innings. Andrew Brighton, Tobias and Jacob Brighton had two hits each in game two. Jacob drove in three runs. The Lions also got an RBI from Jace Heinze. The Lions came into the game having just finished second to Bronson at their own Ken Beardslee Memorial Wooden Bat Classic in Vermontville Saturday. The Bronson Vikings topped the Lions 7-2 in the final game of the three-team tournament. Alec Hosmer knocked an RBI single in the bottom of the second inning and Rourke had an RBI fly-out in the bottom of the third. The Lions loaded the bases in the bottom of the third, trailing 2-1, on an error, a walk and a single by Johnson. Rourke, Tobias, Heinze, Hosmer and Johnson had the five Lion hits, all singles. Lion pitcher Brock Weiler took the loss, striking out one and walking three. He gave up nine hits. Jace Heinze threw 'an inning and two thirds in relief, allowing two hits and one unearned run. The Lions started the day with a 5-1 win over Wyoming Lee. Drew Allen had a pair of singles and Michael Sprague, Johnson, Tobias and Andrew Brighton each had a single in the win. Johnson drove in two runs and Tobias one. Jacob Brighton threw a complete game to earn the win. He struck out eight and walked one while giving up six hits. Maple Valley is now 18-7­ 2 overall. The Lions swept a non­ conference doubleheader at Bellevue Wednesday, scor­ ing 12-1 and 22-7 wins. The Lions scored eight runs in the top of the seventh to close out the first victory. Jacob Brighton got the win in that one too, striking out 11 and walking two. He allowed just one Bronco hit. Andrew Brighton and Jacob Brighton had tow hits each and Hosmer had three. Andrew, Johnson and Sprague had two RBI each and Rourke, Heinze and Hosmer had one RBI apiece. Jacob Brighton had four RBI and Heinze and Weiler had three each in game two. The Lions won game two in five innings. Heinze had three singles, and Sprague, Allen and Tobias had two hits each. Tobias and Sprague both had a double and a single. Heinze got the complete game win, striking out eight and walking five. He allowed six hits. Maple Valley dOVill be home to take on Springport Thursday. Call any time for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 �66> FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK NASHVILLE NASHVILLE FAMILY DENTISTRY by Shari Carney Staff Writer Dr. Joe Pipesh commutes from his home in Brighton to the village of Nashville several times a week to Nashville Family Dentistry. He has been making the trip for four years. “I love it,” said Pipesh. .“This is a great community, friendly; if a bit off the beaten path.” Local businesses supporting each other Dr. Joi and his staff advertise a “patient-centric philosophy where your comfort is always the number one priority.” Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Trips to the dentist are often met with apprehension. Dr. Joe said to alleviate this he recommends children start coming for check-ups as young as age 2 or 3. Daniels Funeral Home Eaton Federal Savings Bank ‘We cater to cowards," he said with a grin. Envy Salon Office Manager Laurie Mavis said he has a great rapor with kids and a great chair-side manner. Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping Friends of Putnam District Library “He makes you feel at ease and comfortable ... we have a family environment,” said Mavis. Good Time Pizza Along with Dr. Joe and Mavis, Nashville Family Dentistry staff includes: Kelsey James and Lindsay Endsley, hygienists; Liz Brodbeck, dental assistant; Chelsey Kauffman, administrative assistant. Great Northern Bowhunting Co. Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric, Inc. Insurance companies, too numerous to mention, include Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicaid patients who have Delta Dental, said Mavis. Hometown Lumber & Hardware Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. “We provide comprehensive dental care focused on keeping patients in optimal health. A lot of attention has been given recently to the link between oral health and overall health. By keeping your teeth and gums healthy, you are also maintaining a higher state of overall health/ Nashville Family Dentistry philosophy statement. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Maple Valley Pharmacy MOO-ville Creamery Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet Services include regular cleanings, dentures, sealants, denture repairs, periodontal treatment, partial dentures, fillings, extractions, crowns and bridges, implants, whitening, root canal therapy, veneers, occlusal guards and athletic mouth guards, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) “\Ne accept patients with or without insurance,” said Dr. Joe. “Your insurance coverage (or lack thereof) will never affect the type of treatment that you receive.” Murray's Asphalt Musser's Service & Auto Sales Nashville Family Dentistry Welcome to Nashville Family Dentistry. The business is located on South M-66,730 Durkee St. The office serves, in addition to Nashville and Vermontville, clients from Hastings, Lake Odessa, Battle Creek, Caledonia, Middleville,, Woodland,, Bellevue, u, Olivet,, Charlotte,, Freeport, p , Eaton Rapids, Sunfield, Dowling, Grand Ledge, Mulliken, Potterville and Delton. Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. “We are always accepting new patients and are open to being your dental home regardless of where you are from,” said Dr. Joe. Trumble Agency, Inc. Two J's The office is located on South M-66 at 730 Durkee Street. Contact them by calling 517-852-9150 or email: mynashvilledds@gmail.com. Visit them online at nashvillefamilydental.com and “Like” them on the Nashville Family Dentistry Facebook page. Wheeler's Marine Service Dr. Joe Pipesh from Nashville Family Dentistry and his wife and children pose for a photo at the World Record Breaking Ice Cream Sundae on Main Street in Nashville this past Saturday. 09223172 Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe to share upcomingevents, emailinfo by May 31 for consideration to: nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com RENDEZVOUS ON THE RIVER—May 17-18—blacksmithing, loom work, Lewis and Clark demo, and more behind the downtown businesses. Plan to visit this living history lesson! Contact Shirley at 517-852-0276 for details. CELEBRATION OF WOMEN: ATHENA SOCIAL—May 21—join the Barry County Chamber of Commerce at this event aimed at Encouraging, Supporting, and Developing female leaders. $10/ticket. Walldorff Ballroom, Hastings. Call 269-945-2454 to RSVP. VALLEY RALLY EVENTS—June 19-20—featuring (on Friday) karaoke, fireworks, (on Saturday) pancake breakfast, car show (see below), 5K run/walk, silent auction, children's activities, craft show (more crafters still needed) and much more! For more information, call Shirley at 517-852-0276. 15th ANNUAL NASHVILLE CLASSIC & ANTIQUE CAR SHOW—Saturday June 20,7a-2p—all makes and models welcome! Register that morning. Questions? Contact Ralph at 517-852-3693. SUPPORTING MEMBERS Country Kettle Cafe Grace Community Church Green Light Driving School LLC Hamiltons Taxidermy Hummell's Body Shop J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 21, May 23, 2015 I Lions not at best, but better than everyone else by Brett Bremer Sports Editor For the most part the Lions weren't happy with their indi­ vidual scores. They weren't thrilled with an 18-hole total team score of 344. The number they did like was the number “1”. Maple Valley's varsity boys' golf team finished off the inaugural Greater Lansing Activities Conference championship Monday at the Eldorado Golf Course in Mason, winning the league tournament on the blue and white nines by four strokes over runner-up Lakewood. The Lions put together a score of 344 that bested the Vikings' 348. Olivet was third on the day with a 365, followed by Leslie 370, Lansing Christian 380, Stockbridge 423 and Perry ,424. “This is probably my favorite team I've ever been on,” said Maple Valley sen­ ior Ryan Mudge, who led his team with an 81 Monday. “It's the funniest team. Also, the most dysfunctional team I've ever been on. We all hate each other, but we make it work. It's the most dysfunc­ tional team.” His teammates all shook their heads in agreement, while smiling and chuckling in the clubhouse. “We're all so different, but in a way we're all the same. We all like to beat each other at golf.” They beat everyone els,e in the GLAC this year, winning every event after the first two jamborees. Lakewood jumped past Lansing Christian for the runner-up spot overall, with the Pilgrims missing a couple The Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf team celebrates its Greater Lansing Activities Conference championship regulars at the league tourna­ ment. Monday at the Eldorado Golf Course in Mason after winning the league tournament. Team members are (from left) See GOLF, page 10 head coach Spring Javor, Dillon Walker, Rage Sheldon, Ryan Mudge, Hunter Hilton, Jordan Denton and Jonah Denton. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Trio of Lions earn spots in Division 3 state finals Garrett Pearson poses with his teacher, Jassen Dowling. Pearson, a seventh grader at Maple Valley Junior High School won best in state in the Invest Write Stock Market Game competition. He and Dowling are holding certificates of achievement. Seventh grader wins statewide competition Garrett Pearson, a seventh grade student at Maple Valley Jr. High School, took first place in the state in the Invest Write Stock Market Game. Pearson attended an award presentation earlier this month in Detroit at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago-Detroit Branch. He was awarded a certificate and a gift card for his efforts. Pearson is a student in Jassen Dowling’s business class. ■“I picked Nike company to write about because I know that they are a good long term investment compa­ ny,”- said Garrett. The com­ pany was founded in January of 1964. An excerpt from Pearson’s company profile follows: “Nike currently has 569 factories worldwide. That’s more than Apple Incorporated. Based in Oregon, Nike’s athletic See WINNER, page 3 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor A couple of Lions' threw their way to the state finals Friday, and another threw herself. Cole Decker from the Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field team and Olivia Ricketts and Jadelyn Stewart from the girls’ team earned spots in the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Championships at Comstock Park High School May 30 with their performances at the regional meet hosted by Bath May 15. Decker won the shot put and the discus at the region­ al. The top two finishers and others who met the predeter­ mined times and distances qualified for the state meet. Decker won the shot put with a throw of 142 feet 6 inches, and the shot put with a mark of 47-9.5. Olivia Ricketts met the state qualifying marks in both throws with third place distances. She threw 113-6 in the discus and 33-7.25 in the shot put. Her teammate Stewart threw herself over the bar at 9-0 to win the pole vault. The Olivet girls, who the Lions saw win the Greater Lansing Activities Conference Meet Wednesday won the regional title with 107 points. Bath was second with 96.5 points, followed by Byron 70, Laingsburg 52, Stockbridge 45, Leslie 42.5, Lansing Catholic 40, Perry 38.5, Ovid-Elsie 36, Durand 30.5, Maple Valley 25, BurtonBendle 23, Dansville 19, Chesaning 17, Montrose 10 and Flint Beecher 9. Rachel Morris also scored points for the Lion ladies, placing seventh in the shot put at 31-8 and eighth in the discus at 98-6. Teammate Brooklyn Scott just missed scoring in the shot put with a mark of 30-11.5. Trent Carpenter added points for the Maple Valley boys, placing sixth in the 200-meter dash with a time of 24.08. He also just missed reaching the finals in the 100-meter dash. “The team as a whole showed up to compete,” said Lion boys’ coach Matt Gordeneer. Freshman, Justin Moore ran a personal record time in the 800-meter run and the 1600-meter run. His brother Jacob Moore improved his 1600-meter run time by nine seconds. “I am very proud of the season that these boys have had 1 this year,” Gordeneer said. “We have been practic­ ing in the grass, parking, lot, and on the road due to the lack of a track the second half of this year.” The boys’ title at the See FINALS, page 10 In This Issue • Legendary performer Leon Patillo at Nashville Assembly of God • ‘American Idol’ contestant visits Maple Valley • Nashville Rendezvous returns after a 20-year gap • Lions sweep Springport in final home games of 2015 �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 23,2015 ‘American Idol’ contestant visits Maple Valley Queen and court members travel to Holland Sitting amidst the tulips are Zandra Siple, queen of the Vermontville 75th Maple Syrup Festival, with two court members, Britney Flory (center) and Jeanie Hale. The girls are representing Vermontville in the Holland Tulip Festival parade. (Not pictured are court members Catie Eldridge and Meghan Bignail who were in attendance at the breaking of the world record for the longest ice cream sundae on the same>day in Nashville) Barryville Cemetery group meeting May 30 Singer/songwriter Matt Giraud, (center) “American Idol” fifth place finisher in 2008, poses with (from left) Bailey Weiler, Colton Reid, Justin Heinsen and Corey Hricovsky during a recent visit to Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. by Shari Carney Staff Writer A conversation at Carl’s The annual meeting and on the Saturday after All interested persons, Supermarket in Nashville potluck gathering of the Memorial Day, is one week especially those with a Con- between Ryan Rosin and to Barryville Cemetery later than the traditional nection Barryville Matt Giraud led to Giraud Association will be Saturday, meeting time. Cemetery or Peace United visiting Maple Valley Jr./Sr. May 30, beginning at noon at Attendees are requested to Methodist Church, are wel- High School Friday, May 15. Peace United Methodist bring a food dish to share, come to attend. Giraud is a singer/songwriter Church, located on the east table service and a beverage. For more information, call who lives in Battle Creek. He comer of M-79 and The meal will be followed by 517-852-9215 reached worldwide acclaim Barryville Road. the group’s annual business as the fifth place finisher in The meeting date, coming meeting. the eighth season “American Idol” and was the show’s first Judges’ Save recipient. He has performed on Ellen and Regis and Kelly. Giraud is engaged to Maple Valley alum Aleena Hamilton. Rosin saw Hamilton in Carl’s and was chatting with her when Giraud strolled over. Jacob “Jake” Austho “Hey, I know you,” said Rosin when he saw Giraud. GRAND RAPIDS, MI Jake was a veteran of jokes. The two learned they had Jacob "Jake" Austhof, age World War II, where he Celebration of his life will some things in common — 88, of Grand Rapids, went to faithfully served in the Navy. take place at Nashville both attended both attended Western be with Jesus on May 20, At the age of 16 Jake began Baptist Church, 320 Phillips Michigan University and had 2015. working at and later pur­ Street, Nashville, on been members of WMU’s Jake was bom in Grand chased Sobie Company, an Thursday May 28, 2015. Rapids on March 21, 1927. interior contracting firm, Visitation will be at the He is survived by his wife, where he worked until his church from 2-5 p.m. The Laurie; his children, Jim retirement in 1991. service will begin at 5 p.m. (Vickie) Austhof, Jack He loved His Lord, his Rev. Lester DeGroot offici­ (Nancy) Austhof, Deborah family, his friends, travel­ ating. The Eaton County 4-H (Dick) Frisbie, Dawn (Joe) ling, and golf. Jake was a In lieu of flowers the famVos; stepchildren, Jill recovering alcoholic for 42 ily asks for donations to program will host its annual School, one-day Cloverbud Camp for Landman Alfond, Bradley years and helped many peo­ Potter House (Stacey) Landman; 10 grand­ ple achieve the success that Nashville Baptist Church or youth ages 5 to 8 on children, and 15 great grand­ he so cherished. He had a a charity of one’s choice. Tuesday, June 30, from 8:30 children. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Eaton zest for life and practical County Fairgrounds. This year’s camp theme is elite Gold Company. “We chatted for awhile and. when I was about to leave Matt came running up and asked, ‘What would you think ifI came in and worked with the choir?” Rosin, band and choir director for Maple Valley High School, didn’t hesitate to accept. That impromptu meeting led to an information session and two concerts by Giraud Friday, May 15, in the high school auditorium. “I’m a songwriter as well as a singer,” said Giraud after warming up on an orig­ inal composition entitled “Seven Days a Week.” Giraud said he was a hotel piano player before entering the “American Idol” compe­ tition. “I played for tips,” he said. His adventure with “American Idol” began as a whim when a friend said he was going to take his teen­ age daughter to Kentucky to audition. Giraud asked if he could go along. That deci­ sion led to him being in “Star School” where he performed in venues around the world. “I wrote a lot of songs while on ‘Idol,’” said Giraud who performed another orig­ inal entitled “Can’t Forget the First Time.” Giraud cited The Beatles and Ray Charles as two of his major musical influences. He has released two albums “Perspectives” and “Mind, Body and Soul.” Giraud said his first instru­ ment was drums, and he did­ n’t start playing the piano until his late teens, adding that the first year in lessons he only played the white keys. Student musicians Justin Heinsen, Corey Hricovsky, Colton Reid and Bailey Weiler joined him on the stage; Heinsen played bass, Hricovsky, rhythm guitar; Reid on lead guitar and Weiler the drums. 4-H Cloverbud Camp will ‘Travel the World’ 06869085 Cool Looks Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience uUay Special ED ™ E F KDEE BIW FKEE wicur£ HomeCookiu' /Jack & Judy Country Kettle Cafe Nashville ’s Friendly Fam ily We will be OPEN All Memorial Weekend our regular hours 6 am-8 pm \-*^DAY Restaurant with Family Prices •'j With chemical service by appointment only. Some restriilitms apply. 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM dtave a safe and “Travel the World.” There County MSU Extension will be a variety of hands-on Office at 517-543-2310 or projects, learning about the 517-485-3417 ext. 2310 or culture of different countries, by email at lunch with friends, a scav­ msue.eaton@county.msu.ed enger hunt and much more. u. Each camper will receive a Accommodations for per­ T-shirt to commemorate the sons with disabilities may be day. requested by contacting Registration fees are $20 Kristy Oosterhouse at 517­ for 4-H members and $30 for 543-2310 or 517-485-3417 x non-members. Registration 2310 by June 5 to make fees include the t-shirt, mate­ arrangements. Requests rials, and snacks, but received after this date will campers must bring their be fulfilled when possible. own lunch. 4-H is a youth develop­ Registration forms can be ment organization for youth picked up at the Eaton aged 5 to 19. The local pro­ County Extension Office or gram is most visible in its downloaded from involvement with the Eaton https://eatoncounty4h.word- County Fair. Opportunities* press.com/county-pro- in 4-H fosters leadership grams/c loverbud-camp/ development in the youth of ■ Deadline to register is the greater community. Friday, June 5. Only a cer­ Questions about the program tain number of spaces can be directed to the MSU | remain. For more infoijna- Extension Office at 517-543­ tion, contact the Eaton 2310. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 23, 2015 — Page 3 NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Click It or Ticket campaign underway Wig f*?t>' “ “’f*>s! i*nsllJ’**swnifc^l ^sw'hnificJ^ J^'hi ’■®1iTljd hi ^Fta!^ ’his kbitfaTu’ ' Grai^J ^^i»nd feffljoraiitt & te drik ■? AbH^'J Wii 6«d Graiaifliiste jot 30»liB.®!h' in- iiW[tai«^ Eia ai is it se st taitfajtnlm M (iljjiMiittt! I nt Satamai*, jjt ta. ta 8®: Ota lai it ii 'kg(, tfllfl ]0Wi,®i K tKtaa^ g||| 8^.^R Id Wdfffci® W«ieM For the first time, federal­ crashes. Of those, seven ly funded seat belt enforce­ were motorcyclists and nine ment will be in all 83 were vehicle occupants, one Michigan counties to jump of whom was not wearing a start increased seat belt use seat belt. to reduce traffic deaths and Michigan law requires injuries. Now through May drivers, front seat passengers 31, police departments, sher­ and passengers 15 and iffs offices including the younger, in any seating posi­ Eaton County Sheriffs tion, to be buckled up. Office and the Michigan Children must be in a car seat State Police will conduct or booster seat until they are stepped-up seat belt enforce­ 8 years old or 4 feet 9 inches ment as part of the annual tall, and children under 4 Click It or Ticket campaign. years old must be in the back The enhanced effort coin­ seat. cides with the 15th year Older Americans month since Michigan adopted a emergency planning law allowing law enforce­ President Barack Obama ment officers to stop proclaimed May as Older motorists for not being buck­ Americans Month. Sheriff led up. According to the Tom Reich and the Michigan University of Michigan State Police, Emergency Transportation Research Management and Homeland Institute, 2,659 lives have Security Division are been saved since the law encouraging older began in 2000. States with Americans and their families primary enforcement laws to practice emergency pre­ have higher rates of seat belt paredness to ensure the safe­ use. ty and security of seniors. Research shows when seat “Preparing for a disaster belts are used properly, the can be empowering for older risk of being killed in a crash Americans because it gives is reduced by nearly 45 per­ them the opportunity to iden­ cent. However, the state’s tify what they need and seat belt use rate has fallen in ensures they will have those recent years, from a high of needs met when disaster 98 percent in 2009 to 93 per­ strikes,” said Reich. cent in 2014. Every one per­ The likelihood that older cent increase in belt use Americans and their families results in approximately 10 will recover from an emer­ fewer traffic deaths and 130 gency tomorrow often fewer injuries. depends on the planning and During last year’s Click It preparation done today. or Ticket enforcement 7,767 Older Americans can pre­ seat belt and car seat cita­ pare by: tions were issued throughout • Learning about the types the state. During the 2014 ofrisks that could affect their Memorial Day holiday 20 area, making a personal pre­ people were killed in traffic paredness plan and building an emergency supply kit. • Keep extra hearing aids and hearing aid batteries, oxygen, catheters, medica­ tion, eyeglasses, food for service animals etc. • A list of prescriptions, over-the-counter medica­ tions, treatment information and other documents in a waterproof container or on a USB flash drive. • Creating a personal sup­ port network of neighbors, relatives, friends and co­ workers for assistance during an emergency. • Discussing special needs to ensure each knows how to operate necessary medical equipment. • Making sure family and friends know their evacua­ tion plans and where they will be in case of an emer­ gency or disaster. President John F. Kennedy proclaimed the first Senior Citizens Month, the prelude to Older Americans Month. May has been the time to acknowledge the contributions of past and current older persons in this country. Every president since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May asking the entire nation to pay tribute in some way to older persons in their communities. For more information go to www.ready.gov/seniors; and to www.michigan.gov/beprepared. Sign up for free with monthly planning tips at dolthing.com WINNER, continued from page 1 footwear segment generated about $5.9 billion U.S. dol­ lars. It is also the world’s leading producer in sports gear and footwear. They make products for men, women and children. “Nike has tried to change the image of what it takes to be an athlete with the slogan, ‘If you have a body, you are an athlete.’ Over the years they have had other motivat­ ing slogans like, ‘Just Do It!’ Nike is known for its inspira­ tional advertising. “Bill Knight, a nationally respected track coach and ath­ lete, was constantly trying to improve the performance of himself and his fellow run­ ners. He was impressed with shoes he found in Japan. By 1960, he founded Blue Ribbon Sports Company. The small company, who sold sneakers out of their trunk, was constantly improving the Japanese made Tiger sneak- ers. “In 1971, Nike is official­ ly bom. Carolyn Davidson designed the famous Nike symbol known as ‘The Swoosh,’ a symbol that is now worth billions was orig g­ inally sold to Nike for $23 dollars. “The company debuted its footwear line in 1972. Nike has used many famous ath­ letes to endorse their prod­ ucts, there was Steve Prefontaine, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong, to name a few. Nike’s current campaign is ‘Nike’s Throughout the World.’ “Nike also gives equal opportunity to both men and women in their factories. In all, they employ over 56, 500 employees and have facto­ ries all over the world. “They also support ath­ letes of all levels as well as age. Nike also has done a good job of expanding its product line. Where it origi­ nally focused on the manu­ facturing of shoes, Nike now produces products for a wide variety of sports. That’s another reason why I feel this company is a sound investment. “Nike stock continues to rise in value. In December of 1980, its value was approxi­ mately 26 cents. In December of 2014 the stocks have a value of $98.60 and continue to rise. “Nike Inc., is a wise long term investment company. They have diversified their products, launched trendy advertising campaigns, maintained associations with popular athletes and met the needs of a wide range of ath­ letes. These factors, as well as other, have proven that Nike, Inc. is a profitable cor­ poration.” Legendary performer Leon Patillo at Nashville Assembly of God Leon Patillo, formerly of the rock group Santana, will be performing and speaking at the Nashville Assembly of God Church on Sunday, May 31, at 11 a.m. AH are wel­ come. Children will learn a song, and then perform with him. For many years, Patillo has performed in concerts, radio and TV hosting and has had several gold and plat­ inum albums. His first musical endeavor was with the group Creation, later called Leon’s Creation, which was signed to Atlantic Aside Records. from Creation, he worked with the groups Funkadelic, and Martha and the Vandellas. After leaving Santana, Patillo launched a solo career with Word Records and became a one-man band with a computerized show he developed. Patillo released a string of albums and per­ formed in different arenas and coliseums all over the world and had his own tele­ vision show on TBN called Leon and Friends. From 1999 to 2012, Patillo traveled with the Get Motivated seminars and per­ formed on stage with Zig Ziglar, Mayor Giuliani, Laura Bush, Colin Powell, Bill Cosby, and others. Patillo recently started a youth foundation called S.I.N.G. - Sowing Into Next Generation — the goal of which is to bring positive inspiration. For more information about the foundation and its projects, go to www.mrleon.org or call 562­ 489-6052. Later in the day, the church is hosting a free hot dog roast as a post-Memorial Day celebration with games for all ages, prize drawings and music. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Nominations sought for Make graduation safe county FSA committee by following the law To have a fun and memo­ rable experience at this year’s graduation open hous­ es and to ensure that young people stay safe, SheriffTom Reich is reminding them and their parents that underage drinking is not only danger­ ous but it is against the law. “You can’t have a memo­ rable experience at prom or graduation if you are unable to remember any of it because you have had too much to drink,” said Reich. Consequences ofunderage drinking are serious. Every year underage drivers, under the influence of alcohol, kill or seriously injure them­ selves or others in crashes. In some communities a partner­ ship between law enforce­ ment and school officials prevents students who have been caught drinking from participating in extracurricu­ lar activities. Here are some tips to pre­ vent underage drinking and keep this year’s prom and graduation open houses safe for everyone in the commu­ nity: • Parents and other adults must remember that underage drinking is against the law. Not only is furnishing alcohol to someone under age 21 a crime, it sends the wrong message. • Parents and teens both need to understand, “every­ body is doing it,” is just plain wrong. Being liked should never mean giving up person­ al responsibility or caving in to social pressures. Parents have an obligation to set boundaries that tell teens which behaviors are appropri­ ate and which are not. • Everyone in a communi­ ty is responsible for prevent­ ing alcohol-related injuries. At prom time retailers, lim­ ousine drivers, hotel owners, and others have a responsi­ bility to report suspicious activity to law enforcement. Farmers from Carlton, Woodland, Hastings and Castleton townships will be electing a representative to Suspicious activity may the county Farm Service include: • Drinking and/or visible Agency committee to serve a three-year term. intoxication of a youth. Nominations are being • Purchases of a large quantity of alcohol, furnish­ accepted until Aug. 3. Nominees must agree to ing alcohol to a minor, or a teen using a false identifica­ serve before their names can be placed on the ballot. tion. • Prom parties hosted in hotel rooms. “Keep safe during your end of school celebrations,” said Reich. “If you are a teen, don’t drink or use drugs. If you are a parent, remain vigilant about what your teen is doing. By mak­ ing it inconvenient for kids to drink, you just may save a life.” The election of agricultur­ al producers to the county FSA committee is important to all farmers. Every eligible agricultural producer should participate in the election because it is a link between the local agricultural com­ munity and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, said Mark Van Buren, execu­ tive director of the Barry County FSA office. County committee mem­ bers apply their judgment to and knowledge within offi­ cial federal regulations to administer income safety-net loans and payments, conser­ vation, incentive, indemnity, disaster and emergency pro­ grams. Nashville SHOPPING Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You're Mftne Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised In the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 23", 2015 Commission on Aging Menu granola bar. Friday, May 29 Chicken Teriyaki with vegetables, brown rice, Brussels sprouts, applesauce. Provolone cheese, carrot raisin salad, applesauce, bun. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, May 25 COA Closed in obser­ vance of Memorial Day. No vance of Memorial Day. No meal delivery. meal delivery. Tuesday, May 26 Tuesday, May 26 Turkey meatloaf, mashed Frozen meal. Must be potatoes with gravy, stewed heated. tomatoes, fruit punch, cook­ Wednesday, May 27 ie. Chicken Caesar salad, Wednesday, May 27 pasta salad, Mandarin Salisbury steak, mashed oranges. potatoes with gravy, broc­ Thursday, May 28 coli, applesauce, whole Bagel with cream cheese, wheat roll. cottage cheese, diced peach­ Thursday, May 28 es, fruit punch. Sliced ham, sweet pota­ Friday, May 29 toes, green beans, orange, Sliced roast beef with and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, May 25 COA Closed in obser­ vance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 26 BBQ chicken leg quarter, com on the cob, broccoli, strawberry shortcake. Wednesday, May 27 Hamburger, baked beans, green beans, applesauce, bun. Thursday, May 28 Turkey sandwich with American cheese, tomato soup, coleslaw, orange, bun. Friday, May 29 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy. Prince Charles blend, fruit, whole wheat roll. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, May 25 COA Closed in obser- MINI STORAGE AUCTION MAY 30th, 10:00 am Activities Calendar Monday, May 25 - COA Closed in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 26 Hastings: Play Bowling Wii 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27 Hastings: Card Making 9 Christ is best news by Karen Roll Nashville Assembly ofGod The title of this column is Good News from the Pulpit. What better title could there be for the very best news that the world could have? Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, came to this earth 2,000 years ago, giving up Heaven and perfection to be amongst us very earthly, and completely imperfect people. The night that Christ was bom to the virgin Mary, the angels proudly announced that they had good news for all of mankind. We hear this story at Christmas time, and then we often forget it. But this Good News shouldn't only be shared once a year, but the whole year through. Jesus lived 33 years here on earth. In the last three and halfyears of His life on earth, He spent that time teaching and preaching, healing the sick, raising the dead, and doing miracles of all kinds. He showed His followers how to live a life that would please God. Then He was arrested and crucified. For many, we would think that the story stops there and, if Jesus had been just a human prophet and not fully God and fully man, that is where the story would have ended. This is Good News, though, that didn't end in a grave. This is God we are talking about, and death has no hold on Him. Because of Christ's death and resurrection, those who are Christ's followers today, need not fear death. So, the Good News only continues. Jesus Christ took power over death, hell, and the grave and all who love Him know that we too, will have eternity in Heaven because of Christ's sacrifice. God did not leave us alone in this life, to figure it all out on our own. He had men record the Scriptures so that we could have the Good News written out for us to read and memorize. And God sent His Holy Spirit to guide us through this life, speaking to our hearts and minds, telling us what will please God and what will break His heart. We can live successful, godly lives in this crazy world, if only we follow the message of the Good News. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Furniture, Appliances, Tools Located at M66 Tire Barry County Extension Calendar of Events May 30 7775 M-66 Hwy., Lake Odessa 616.374.1200 June 1 June 2 YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS June 3 Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations ofour Clients and Customers! 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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 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. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE 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 Mandatory Goat Meeting, 10 a.m., Pavilion, Expo Center. Cat Pre-registration deadline for fair Exploration Days Orientation Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Fair Entry Form deadline - Entry forms must be turned in to the Expo Center 4-H County Shoot, 8 a.m., Barry County Conservation Club Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6 p.m., location TBA 4-H Horse Point Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center Goat Mandatory Meeting, 2 p.m., Pavilion, Expo Center Young Clover Bash, 5:30 p.m., Expo Center Poultry Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., Kay Booth’s house Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Senrice 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. ................... Church Service 11: 00 a.m. ............................ Fellowship All Are Welcome! a.m.; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Delton: Reminiscence. May Birthdays. Thursday, May 28 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, May 29 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30-11:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 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 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service.............. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School................ 11:00 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship................. 8:30 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Phone 517-852-1993 IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 203 N. State, Nashville 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. 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 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11XX) a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. 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Rupright is a member of the Howard City Conservation Club and travels around the state attending historical re-enactments. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Blacksmiths, merchants, spinners, crafters and other historical re-enactors were at Riverside Park for the Nashville Rendezvous Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16. Felder and other re-enac- tors wore period attire from the 1700s to 1800s. He had a display of hand-made items including knives, caps, belts, long-bows and guns. A fire was burning at his camp site keeping a pot of coffee hot. Felder is a member of the Grand Valley Cap ‘n’ Ballers organization. Howard City Conservation re-enactors were also present. Ray Burd, who assisted in the planning, said he lives “at the top of Barryville Hill” in Nashville. Burd participates in muzzle shoots around the state. Bill Rupright was fashion­ ing' a tent stake in a black- THE 6 BIGGEST ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES If you’re like most people, you have the .years of experience, what the right best of intentions with regard to how you legal solution is to any particular situa­ want your estate distributed when you die or tion and what planning opportunities your affairs handled should you become are available. If there is anything about incapacitated. Unfortunately, without proper a family situation that's not common­ planning, your best intentions may not be place, using a DIY estate planning pro­ enough. Over the next few articles, we will gram means taking a large risk that can discuss six of the most common estate plan­ affect one’s family for generations to ning mistakes people make. Here are the come. And only an attorney can deter­ first two: mine whether a particular situation qualifies as commonplace. The prob­ 1. Failing to plan. The biggest mistake lems created by not getting competent we see is failing to create a plan in the legal advice probably won't be borne first place. Without an estate plan, your by the person creating the will, but they assets will be distributed according to may well be shouldered by the person's Michigan state law. Usually, if you are children and grandchildren. married, your spouse is entitled to a portion of your estate and the rest is No matter what you have heard, there divided among other relatives. If you is no such thing as a “one-size-fits all” are single, your estate may go to your estate planning document. We see children, parents, or siblings. If you every day that the attempt to “save have absolutely no living relatives, money” by drafting your own estate then your estate will go to the state. planning documents consistently This is probably not what you want to results in costly attorney intervention happen to your assets. In addition, after death or incapacity. without an estate plan, you have no In the next article, we will discuss two way to name who will be the guardian more common mistakes: Not Planning for ofyour children or who will act for you Disability and Failing to Fund a Trust. if you become incapacitated. To ensure that you’re not making these We know going to an attorney and talk­ and other common estate planning mistakes, ing about your estate is not anyone’s give us a call today for an office or home­ idea of fun. But the failure to put in visit. place a well thought out estate plan Robert J. Longstreet will, almost always, lead to unneces­ sary costs and stress for your loved Longstreet Elder Law & ones after death or incapacity. Estate Planning P.C. 2. Doing it yourself. 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LaFae and Marv Markle from Lansing were joined by their daughter Sarah Hillsburg and friend Misty Hathorn from Eaton Rapids. Their area of expertise is spinning and knitting. Marv said he sets up camp and builds the fire and keeps it tended. A Lewis and Clark memo­ rabilia booth was manned by Richard and Sandra Hennings from Charlotte. The couple travels with a display of period artifacts telling the story of the famed exhibition. They focus on a lesser known member of the journey, George Drouillard. Drouillard was half French, half Shawnee and grew up in the Detroit area. Felder, with sponsorship from the Nashville Area Citizens Coalition, was able to resurrect the event after a 20-year hiatus. He hopes to bring the tradition back as an annual event. Cindy Stairs demonstrates a 100-year-old sock knitting machine. The machine is hand-cranked using a straight bed of needles bent to form a circle. Stairs is demonstrating the machine at the Nashville Rendezvous this past weekend at Riverside Park. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 23, 2015 — Page 7 Keep fire safety in mind during holiday weekend The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds residents and travel­ ers that fire prevention is especially important during periods of increased wildfire danger. Weather forecasts for this holiday weekend will bring sunshine and an increased danger for wild­ fires. “Memorial Day weekend is a fantastic opportunity to spend time outdoors with friends and family,” said Dan Laux, DNR fire preven­ tion specialist. “Celebrating with fireworks, campfires and cooking over an open flame are some of the most enjoyable things that we do together. Unfortunately, the majority of wildfires in Michigan are caused by peo­ ple, which is why it is so important to take steps to ensure you’re enjoying these activities safely.” The DNR suggests the fol­ lowing tips to prevent the risk of fires escaping: • Never leave a fire unat­ tended, even for a minute. • Keep campfires small. • Be sure to have water close at hand, or nearby. • When putting a campfire oht, drown it with water and then stir until it is cold to the touch. • Dispose of charcoal by dunking pieces in water and placing into a metal contain­ er. • Only use fireworks in driveways, parking lots, on gravel or in dirt-covered areas. “Preventing wildfires is a shared responsibility,” said Laux. “We want to see everyone in Michigan enjoy­ ing their holiday weekend, but that means each of us must do our part to protect our resources.” So far this fire season the DNR has responded to 254 wildfires that have burned 2,600 acres. Through sup­ pression efforts, 392 struc­ tures have been saved. To check if bum permits are being issued locally,visit www.michigan.gov/bumpermit before burning any yard debris. Learn about the DNR’s firefighting efforts and more on how you can prevent wildfire by visiting www.michigan.gov/preventwildfires or by contacting the local DNR office. 3.30% 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage 3-Bed, 2-Bath Ranch MEET YOUR MORTGAGE Ready to make a move? Finding the right mortgage can be almost as challenging as finding the right home. At Eaton Federal, it's not about qualifying you for the biggest mortgage—it's about helping you make the best borrowing decision. Hank Felder is in period garb from the 1800s at the Nashville Rendezvous. After a 20-year hiatus Felder hopes to make the Rendezvous an annual event. Kris Stairs from Grand Ledge displays hand­ made rugs, socks and fingerless gloves at the Nashville Rendezvous at Park last Riverside weekend. 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Loans secured by property meeting the criteria for sale as conventional loans on the secondary mortgage market will be eligible for conventional loan rates. Subject to credit approval. muAlHaualffi lender �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 23, 2015 Memories of the Past Photo salute to past Memorial Days This “Memories of the Past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News May 21, 1985. She wrote: A Memories of the Past published May 28, 1980, traced Nashville’s first observance of Decoration Day. In today’s column we present a photo review depicting those early After the summer house was built in 1909 at Putnam Park, Decoration Day parades often commenced in that area. The new cement block structure served as a speaker’s platform for memorial ceremonies that pre­ ceded the march to the cemetery. Prior to that time, the starting point for the parade was often the schoolhouse on Washington Street at Queen. Baseball games and a season-opening dance at the Thornapple Lake pavilion rounded out the holiday for several generations of Nashville residents. Autos of the era line up in this 1916 Memorial Day parade photo taken by the late Arthur Pennock of Nashville. Anyone who owned a vehicle in those days was delight­ Memorial events which now ed to take part in the event. The cars are westbound on Washington Street, nearing have become part of the his­ Main Street. Spectators stand in front of the old opera house (dark building in center tory and tradition of the vil­ of photo). lage. Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery was the terminus of early local Decoration Day parades. Flowers, wreaths and flags decorated graves there. In 1931 the American Legion placed flags on graves of exactly 110 departed Civil War veterans. In addition to marking the graves of ten World War I vets. Today, graves of veterans of all wars are marked at Lakeview Cemetery by the local V.F.W. while the Nashville Fire Dept, places flags on those of depart­ ed firemen. (This photo dates back to around 1915.) ATTENTION NASHVILLE RESIDENTS SPRING BRUSH/LEAVES PICK UP IS COMPLETED The Village of Nashville’s is no longer picking up brush or leaves. Please do not place brush or leaves in the road or at the curb. You will have to dispose of leaves and brush another way. Thank you for your cooperation. Nashville DPW NOTICE TO VILLAGE RESIDENTS Parading southward on Nashville’s Main Street about 1911 are the Odd Fellows (IOOF) an organization that fre­ quently participated in early Decoration Day observances along with the Knights of Pythias and the Masonic Order. Each tried to outdo the other in pomp and circumstance. Nashville’s first official observance of Memorial Day appears to have been in 1886. The earliest such events were sponsored locally by Jettord’s Post, Grand Army of the Republic, assisted by the Women’s Relief Corps. School children also played a big role in the parades and helped decorate graves. The village would like to remind all village residents that to be in accordance with the Noxious Weeds/Plants Ordinance #1010-68, they must not allow their grass/weeds to grow to mow than 12” high. To accomplish this they must mow their grass at least every 2 weeks under normal growing conditions, between May 1 and November 1. If all residents work to keep the village looking nice and keep the mosquito population under control, every­ one will benefit. Thank you Nashville Village Clerk In a circa-1910 scene a small crowd is gathered under the Stars ‘n Stripes for patriotic ceremonies at Union Cemetery near Lacey. In Nashville it was not uncommon to see 1,000 or more persons in attendance at Nashville’s Memorial Day event. The afternoon often called for oratory at the local opera house and attracted large audiences including rural residents who came to town for the holiday activities. It was also a time for socializing with friends �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 23,2015 — Page s Lions sweep Springport in final home games of 2015 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The four Maple Valley seniors got to build a few final memories at Griswald Field in Vermontville Thursday as the Lion varsity baseball team swept a non­ conference doubleheader with Springport. mound to pitch a 1-2-3 sev­ Senior Beau Johnson enth inning in relief of soph­ upped his record to 9-0 with omore sibling Jacob a complete game shutout of Brighton. the Spartans in the Lions’ 6­ Senior Alec Hosmer had a 0 victory in game one. couple of hits. Senior Andrew Brighton Senior Gunner Tobias manned center field in game continued to get on base, two, then took over on the whether with his bat or his Mapte Va/fey Hig/i names its Athletes of the Week Maple Valley High School has named Justin Moore from the varsity boys’ track and field team and Jadelyn Stewart from the varsity girls’ track and field team its Athletes of the Week. BIDS batting eye, and continued to wreak havoc on the base paths. “It was the last home game for our four seniors. All four of them did con­ tribute something,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. “It was kind of nice to watch them, they were all aware of it, taking in the moment.” The Lions have won eight in a row. They came into the gave having won the title at the Saranac tournament Saturday. The Lions topped Kelloggsville 10-2 in the championship game after a 6-0 shut out of Delton Kellogg. Johnson struck out 16 Panthers while allowing just two hits in seven innings to start the day. Jacob Brighton was 2-of-2 at the plate with an RBI. Peyton Rourke powered the Lion attack with a threerun double. Luke Cosgrove and Drew Allen were both 1­ 2 at the plate too. Allen scored two runs. Jacob Brighton got the win in game two, striking out seven Rockets in seven innings. He was 1-3 at the plate with three RBI. Johnson had three RBI too, knocking a triple. Brock Weiler was 1-3 with an RBI and a run. Tobias chipped in a single. Help Wanted FAMILY TREE MEDICAL GREENLEAF TREE SERV­ ICE is now accepting appli- cations. t . Mustt be 18 to t apply, ppy, have valid MI drivers license and able to pass random drug test. Benefits and good pay. 269-838-8536. MORE Lenovo Chromebooks w/carts. Maple Valley Schools ATTN:1?acy George Administration Building 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml 49096-9503 NEWS! Estate Sale LIVE PUBLIC AUCTION - is seeking someone with clinical experience and primary care office experience preferred. 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Sheldon and Mudge ail earned first-team all-league honors for the season, along with Lakewood's Moll and Ryan Feasal, and Leslie's Phil Stuart Maple Valley also had Jordan Denton on the all­ league second team. I .akewood's Hayden Klotz. Joe Parks and Brady McNees were also among the seven second-team honorees. Mudge, Hilton, Sheldon and Jordan Denton arc all seniors for the Lions this spring. “These guys started with me as freshmen,” said Maple Valley head coach Spring Javor. “My first year of coaching was when they were freshmen and they've just grown as a team and just gotten better and better over the years. They love golf. “These guys will go out in the summer time and play all day, not just 36 holes, but like 54 holes. That makes a difference. If you have kids thatjust go play once a week they don't improve as fast.” She said the biggest hur­ dles her guys have had to overcome this spring are mental, and most ofthe play­ ers would agree. “With this group, they don't necessarily hit bad shots, but if their mental game is offthey get so down. I had no idea that Mudge was going to shoot an 81. I thought he was going to be a 91 because he was like it's terrible, it's so bad.” ’s a the green on blue number five at Eldorado Golf Course in Mason Monday during the GLAC Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Mudge said he had five bad holes Monday, but that things went well with his irons most of the round. His short game saved him on a few holes. Hilton, who Javor called “Mr. Flatline” because he's typically less emotional on the course than most of his teammates, said he definitely had some shots he failed to capitalize on. He was pretty pleased with his putting though. “I made about a 15-foot birdie on my eighth hole, which helped turn it around a lot,” Hilton said. He stuck a shot from about 155 yards out on the number eight green on the white nine, and then took advan­ tage of the quick green. DOBBIN'S ce Walker, a sophomore, was in the top four scorers for the Lion varsity for the first time Monday. “I am proud of our team's finish today,” said Lakewood head coach Carl Kutch. “All six guys have made some vast improve­ ment in their game. “Wyatt's 78 was a very good score today. There was some pretty tough rough out there with the way the grass has been growing. His short game was strong again, going up and down five times.” Moll liked how the greens sped up as the warm day wore on. He had 16 putts on the second nine after 19 on the first. He was happy to move up to all-league first team this Brett Bremer) spring. “A lot ofhard work during the summer really pays off,” Moll said. “I started off not very well at the beginning. I started off probably 64 my first match and then I really had to work really hard to come back down from that. “My swing coach (Jeff Thiessen) really helped me out throughout the year. He's really worked with me hard. We've really got it tightened nicely. It's nice to have a teacher like that.” Behind Moll for Lakewood Ryan Feasal shot an 85, Brady McNees 92 and Hayden Klotz 93. Olivet's leader was Shawn Garcia, who shot an 86. Leslie was paced by Stuart's 84. The league champion Lions headed to Silver Lake Country Club for their Division 3 District Tournament Wednesday, and earned a spot in Friday’s regional round with a runnerup finish. Pennfield is host­ ing the regional tournament at Marywood Golf Course. NorthPointe Christian, the district host, took the district championship with a score of 337. The Lions were right behind with a 342. South Christian was third with a 347, followed by West Catholic 356, Portland 359 and Olivet 363. Those top six teams all qualified for the regional tournament, as did the top six individuals Wednesday not on those six teams. Sheldon and Hilton tied for fourth individually at Silver Lake Country Club, each shooting an 80. The Lion team also got an 87 from Mudge and a 95 from Jordan Denton. 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Lansing Catholic was second with 103.5, followed by Bath 69.33, Olivet 59.5, Flint Beecher 57, Perry 52.33, Ovid-Elsie 45, Stockbridge 36, Leslie 29.33, Byron 28, Laingsburg 24, Maple Valley 23, BurtonBendle 21, Montrose 3 and Durand 1. Both Lion teams placed sixth at the GLAC Meet hosted by Olivet Wednesday. Decker was a two-time champion there too. He won the shot put at 47-1 and the discus at 138-5. The Lion boys had a run­ ner-up finish from Zach Wolcott in the longjump too. He flew 20-2. The Olivet girls’ and boys’ teams both won Wednesday. Olivet won the boys’ title with 140 points, followed by Perry 111, Stockbridge 102, Lakewood 66, Leslie 62, Maple Valley 40 and Lansing Christian 5. The top finish on the track for the Lion boys came from Carpenter in the 100-meter dash. He was third in 11.90. Olivet’s boys and girls were strong in the sprints. Chase Martin won the 100meter dash for the Eagles in the boys’ meet in 11.35 and took the 200 in 23.30. Olivet won the 1600-meter relay, the 400-meter relay and also got a victory from Dave Hewer in the pole vault. He cleared 12-6. The Olivet girls took first with 151.5 points. Lakewood was second with 101, fol­ lowed by Leslie 99, Stockbridge 71.5, Perry 57 and Maple Valley 44. Stewart won the pole vault for the Lion ladies, clearing 8-6. Ricketts won the discus with a mark of 104-0 and Morris was second at 91-6. Ricketts was also the runnerup in the shot put with a mark of 32-9. Lakewood’s Samantha Morrison had another big day, winning all four of her events. She took the high jump at 5-0, the long jump at 15-10.75, the 100-meter hur­ dles in 15.66 and the 300meter low hurdles in 47.97. Olivet’s Taylor Sinclair won the race in 13.42. Sinclair’s teammate Noelle Rohde won the 200-meter dash in 27.10. The Eagles also won the 400-meter relay and the 800-meter relay, on their way to the day’s cham­ pionship. Collin McGinnis from NorthPointe, who shot a 73. Portland’s Rhet Schrauben scored a 75 to place second, and Bending’s Grant Hansen was third with a 79. Behind the top six teams Delton Kellogg shot a 375, Belding 376, Hopkins 384, Calvin Christian 403, Wellspring Prep 420 and Kelloggsville 460. The group of six individual regional qualifiers included Hansen, as well as his Belding teammate Carter Kemmis who shot an 88. Delton Kellogg’s Deke Lutterbeck qualified with an 82. Calvin Christian’s Adam Fish and Hopkins’ Zach Smith each shot an 87 to move on, and Smith’s team­ mate Coleton Billings was sixth among the group with a 91. EWING ---- W-ELL DRILLING INC. 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Main Street * 517-852-0313 FD4C Foryour convenience, please use back entrance FRIENDS OF ewig GARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING 5715 S.M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 FERTURED BUSINESS PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 MURRAY'S ASPHALT MAINTENANCE LLC GREAT NORTHERN by-Shari Carney Staff Writer 501 N. Main Street 517-852-9100 Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street 517-852-0790 TIhdmetowni ILUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State Street 517-852-0882 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Shield of Sendee 735 E. SHERMAN ST. (517) 852-1910 BOWHUNTING COMPANY Personal attention, quality work, customer satisfaction with 30 plus years experience are the benchmarks of Murray's Asphalt Maintenance LLC. The company was founded by father and son in 1987 working out of the back of a pick-up truck. Willie G. died in 2013 but his legacy continues. The company employs 15 people and has a fleet of equipment including skid steers, dump trucks, rollers, self-propelled pavers to “get the job done quickly and affordably.” Asphilt Maintenance (269)948-9369 www.murraysasphaltnet Nashville Hickey Electric, Inc. Residential, commercial, municipal, industrial and agricultural projects in Barry, Calhoun, Eaton, Ionia and Kent counties keeps this company busy six days a week. Nicole, Willie's wife, is responsible for sales and is on the road bidding jobs. Lisa Murray, Willie's mother, is the office manager. “Because we are family owned and operated we are able to stay focused on your individual project from start to finish. We will work closely with you to ensure you get what you want,” said Willie. “We will grade the base of your space and install gravel if necessary. We compact and weed the gravel to ensure evenness. There are two layers of asphalt applied each about 1.5 inches thick. When the job is completed it will be the standard three inches in thickness; however, we will do whatever you request.” 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 Willie and Nicole Murray are the owners of Murray’s Asphalt Maintenance LLC. The couple have four children and employ more than a dozen workers. 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 MVP Willie and Nicole have four children, Autumn, Aubrie, Cameron and Cullen who attend Maple Valley Schools. Nicole volunteers at the schools and coaches T-ball, softball and was the assistant coach for junior varsity basketball. Willie is an athletic booster and assists his wife with the teams. For their combined contributions to Maple Valley Schools the couple was the most recent recipient of the Lion Pride Award on behalf of the board of education. 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 201 N. Main Street 517-852-0820 “This family goes over and beyond for the school district,” said Superintendent Michelle Falcon. “With donations and volunteering their time. This family is well deserving of the Lion Pride Award." maple valley pharmacy 219 N. Main Street 517-852-0845 This street is being resurfaced by the crew from Murray's Asphalt Maintenance LLC. Murray's Asphalt was founded in 1987 and has clients in Barry, Calhoun, Eaton, Ionia and Kent counties. 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 Involvement with the Nashville Route 66 Business District was the result of a conversation with Lori Courtney. Full Service Center • Auto Sales “We Keep You Moving" “They do all of our shirts,” said Willie, “We jumped on board. To think we could grow this community and this company all while maintaining the quality my dad set the standard for.” Murray's Asphalt Maintenance LLC is located on 1727 Moore Road in Woodland. Contact by phone is 269­ 948-9369, online address is www.murraysasphalt.net, “Like” them on Facebook, follow on Twitter or email murraysasphaltmaintenance@yahoo.com . Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oil Changes • Gas ■ Tires • Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00 • 517-852-9446 106 S. Main Street Nashville Willie G Murray (front) founded Murray’s Asphalt Maintenance LLC in 1987. He died in 2013 but his legacy lives on. Bobcat & Backhoe 'StreeUide 'PizzerUb NRSHVILLE check out our carry-out specials 11807 Carlisle Hwy 517-852-1858 207 N. Main Street 517-852-9910 Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 225 N. Main Street AMMod wlh Pennock FhyHctan Network Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair Shane Gillean Owner 204 5. Main St Nashville, Ml 517-852-3161 srhgillea@yahoo.com 119 N. Main Street 517-852-0540 free delivery up to 5 miles wxr Family Medicine 750 Durkee Street 877-850-7055 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 PENNINGTON Mulberry Fore Golf Course & Banquet Center 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 Two (J-s Local businesses supporting each other 228 N. Main Street 517-852-9928 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-05-30.pdf 762ffdcd9674709d4718fb6f1b91ea41 PDF Text Text MAPLE new Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml-49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 22, May 30, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Maple Valley announces top 10 seniors Maple Valley High School has announced its top 10 seniors. Rank is based on a formula that includes both cumulative grade point aver­ age and the composite ACT score. Each scholar is asked a series of questions, including their achievements, hobbies, who inspires them, favorite book, favorite quote and their life’s philosophy or motto. The 2015 top 10 includes: Katie Dixon Katie is the top senior scholar with a GPA of 4.042 and an ACT composite score of 33. She is the daughter of Edward and Janice Dixon of Vermontville. Her academic achieve­ ments and honors include National Honor Society, four-year academic award recipient, member of the Greater Lansing Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. She also played vol­ leyball. Her community service and hobbies include tutoring elementary students, Relay for Life and reading. Inspired by: Her mother, Janice Dixon. Motto: “If your presence doesn’t make an impact, your absence won’t make a difference.” Favorite quote: “You is kind. You is smart. You is important.” — Abilene from the book/movie “The Help.” Favorite book is Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser. Katie plans to attend Central Michigan University HAPIE valley A Katie Dixon Erica Burkett Jadelyn Stewart Beau Johnson Samuel Bonney Lee Christopher Emma McGIocklin Felix Pena-Collier Myranda Pugh John Vincent to study business. Erica Burkett — Erica’s GPA is 4.006 and she has an ACT composite score of 31. She is the daughter of Jacob and Sylvia Burkett of Bellevue. Her academic achieve­ ments include membership in the National Honor Society. Her extracurricular activi­ ties include Quiz Bowl, bas- ketball, cross country and choir. Erica's community serv­ ice and hobbies include mis­ sion trips, blood drives and volunteering at Thomapple Manor. Inspired by: her parents. Motto: “It comes from within.” Favorite quote: “I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God’s help, I include National Honor shall succeed.” the Society and the National Favorite book FFA organization. Her Bible. Erica plans to attend extracurricular activities are Central Michigan University choir and track. to study biochemistry. Her community service Jadelyn Stewart — and hobbies include mission Stewart Jadelyn has a GPA of 3.974 trips, blood drives, and voland an ACT composite score unteering at Eaton County of 31. She is the daughter of Medical Care facility. Kevin and Kim Stewart of Inspired by: her FFA advi­ sor, Aaron Saari. Vermontville. Life philosophy: Romans Achievements and honors 12:14-16, the Message ver­ sion: "Bless your enemies; nor cursing under your breath. Laugh with your happy friends when they’re happy; share tears when they’re down. Get along with each other; don’t be stuck up. Make friends with nobodies; don’t be the great See TOP 10, page 3 They did it! Lion golf headed to D3 State Finals by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions were a couple strokes from being regional champions and a couple from not getting to go to the state finals at all. Officials wrote the indi­ vidual scores on each team’s score sheet hanging at Marywood Golf Course Friday, but didn’t tally up the team totals right away. With the top six teams all within eight strokes of each other a quick glance wouldn’t reveal the regional champion, let alone who was third and who was fourth. Maple Valley senior Ryan Mudge busted out his calcu­ lator to add up the team scores for his team’s foes at the Division 3 Regional Tournament .hosted by Pennfield Friday. “I think, I think we made it,” he said according to head coach Spring Javor. “We waited ‘til that three was written on our score sheet before we really, really knew,” Javor said. “It was a pretty neat moment.” Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ golf team qualified for the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Championships, which will be held at Forest Akers West Golf Course on the campus of Michigan State University June 5-6, with a third-place finish at Friday’s Division 2 Regional Tournament. The top six teams were separated by just eight strokes, with the top three advancing to the finals along with the top three individuals not on those state qualifying teams. “They’ve had this goal all year, to go (to the finals),” Javor said. ‘“We can’t believe we did it. We did it. We can’t believe we did it,” was the reaction she saw from her team. “It wasn’t a lot of scream­ ing and high-fiving. It was *oh my goodness, we did it,”’ she said. The Lion team was led by a pair of seniors in the top ten. Rage Sheldon fired an 84 to finish in a tie for fifth individually and Mudge shot an 84 to finish in a tie for eighth place. Sheldon and Mudge were both individual regional qualifiers as sophomores in 2013. Senior teammates Hunter Hilton and Jordan Denton were a part of the Lion team which also quali­ fied for regionals a year ago, placing eighth. Sheldon qualified for the state finals as an individual last year, but now the whole group is going to the finals. All four are seniors. Sheldon, Hilton and Denton have been a part of the pro­ gram for four seasons and Mudge for three after play­ ing baseball during his junior year. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf team placed fourth at the 1983 Class C Lower Peninsula Finals and fifth there in 1984. Javor said she believes that is the last time a Lion team went to the golf finals. The Lions old Kalamazoo Valley Association foes from Schoolcraft took the regional championship with a score of 343. NorthPointe Christian was second at 345 and the Lions third with a 346. Portland, led by the day’s medalist Rhet Schrauben who scored a 76, placed fourth with a score of 348. South Christian shot a 349 and West Catholic a 351. South Christian and West Catholic will both have one individual joining Schrauben and the Lions at the finals. South Christian’s Alec VanZee was the second state See GOLF, page 15 In This Issue ‘Pursue Excellence’ theme of honors night Vermontville library announces summer reading events Lion ladies score a lot of runs, get a couple wins Lion baseball team breaks school record_for victories �Page 2 — Juat Say 'A* Advwlmed *> the Maple VaKey News' Saturday May 30 2015 Bikers for Books roars into Fuller Street Rows of motorcycles are parked on the grounds of Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville. The bikers helped to raise $3,000 worth of books which were gifted to the school Thursday, May 21. Kelly Gardner, kindergarten teacher at Fuller Street, pauses during the Bikers for Books delivery to read one of the books to her class by Shari Carney Staff Writer A parade of 60-plus mtxorvycles, a semi-tractor trailer, a cement mixer and a farm truck roared into the parking lot of Fuller Street Elementary Thursday. May 21. Black leathered, ban­ dana sporting, tattoo-laden bikers beamed broadly as hundreds of kids poured from their classrooms to thank them. Bikers for Books, an organization comprised of bikers from across the area, teamed with Shafer Concrete and William’s Farm Machinery Boxes full of books are carried by bikers into the Parent Advisory Council office to Machinery to to bring bring $3,000 $3,000 worth of books to the school. be processed. The books will help build up the libraries at Fuller Street Elementary The donation included gift and Maplewood School. bags for individual class­ rooms. “Bikers, farmers, cement workers have brought books to you today,” said Badge Valesquez, a founder of Time is drawing near for Local citizens, merchants To make a contribution, Bikers for Books and the annual Valley Rally, and organizations are band ­ call Shirley Dexter of the spokesperson for the event. The Reading Room at Friday and Saturday, June 19 ing together to provide for Nashville Area Citizens Fuller was shut down earlier and 20, in downtown the fireworks, set to be Coalition, 517-852-0276. Nashville. launched Friday evening. this school year for the space. Word of this was con­ veyed to Valezquez who mounted a team of support. Jenna Bums and MaryAnne Curth from the Parent Advisory Council joined with Interim Principal Nancy Potter to help bring the need to the group. “We are uncles, aunts, dads and moms,” said Valezquez looking out at the field of bikers. Kids were allowed to walk by the array of parked bikes and some had the opportuni­ ty to sit on the seats and reach for the handlebars. Kelly Gardner, kinder­ garten teacher, found a quiet patch ofgrass and read to her students from the gift bag. With Maplewood School reopening in September some of the books will be needed to fill its library. Fireworks contributions sought Bikers for Books, led by Badge Valesquez, teamed with Shafer Concrete and William's Farm Machinery to bring $3,000 worth of books to the students of Fuller Street Elementary. Valesquez is speaking to the crowd of students, teachers, bikers, farmers and cement work­ ers prior to the distribution of the books. F 08870065 • - Coo -ooks Cool•l LLooks R Eni /u '^ '^7 Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience * Hair • Nails* Tanning June Special Buy 2 Products get i free Equal or lesser value, in stock products only. Does not include sale items. 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance Celebrating their fundraiser, Pennies for Patience, are, from left, Hudson Carpenter, Taylor Carpenter, Zachary Coker, Sara Snider and Jesse Haight. The children are students at Fuller Street Elementary. Pennies for Patients yields $700 plus Students at Fuller Street Elementary did something remarkable, said Andrew Peabody of the the Pennies for Patients fundraiser. “The results were out­ standing,” said Peabody. “The students raised $702.15 '... many students were taking money from their own piggy banks.” Classrooms were given a box to collect pennies, bills, and other coins. Each student was given a box to transport money from home to school. Elyse Fox’s, first grade class, was the big winner earning a Hungry Howie’s pizza party. “It was remarkable to watch the students pulL together and help out a great cause,” said Peabody. “Way to go Fuller.” Money collected will ben­ efit people who have been diagnosed with leukemia and lymphoma. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, May 30, 2015 — Page 3 TOP 10, continued from page 3 “J® WltMhn Mhn ctf Stti ftnj W4 ita Ct' »k Wiwa ■ somebody.” Favorite quote, “Enjoy the little things in life, because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.” Favorite book: any book by John Green. Jadelyn plans to attend Northwest Missouri State University and study pre-veterinary animal science. Beau Johnson Beau achieved a GPA of 3.87 and an ACT composite score of 29. He is the son of Joseph and Karen Johnson of Vermontville. His achievements and honors include membership in the" National Honor Society and DECA. Extracurricular activities include basketball, football, baseball. His community service and hobbies include National Wild Turkey Federation, Wheelin’ Sportsmen, and tutoring. Inspired by; his grandpa. Life philosophy: “Live every day like a 3-1 count.” Favorite quote, “Talent is God-given. Be humble. Fame is man-giveh. Be grateful. Conceit is self­ given. Be careful.” — John Wooden. Favorite book: The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. Beau plans to attend Nova Southeastern in Florida to study pre-medicine. Samuel Bonney — Samuel graduates with a GPA of 3,827 and an ACT composite score of 26. He is the son of Brian Bonney of Nashville and Markelle Hoefler of Bellevue. His achievements include the National Honor Society, class president for four years and Academic All American. His extracurricular activities are wrestling, golf and soccer. Samuel’s hobbies include golf, video games and watching moving. Inspired by: his mother and father, Ryan Rosin, George Watsky and Neil Degrasse Tyson. Life motto: “The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you.” — Neil Degrasse Tyson. Favorite quote: “There’s seven billion, 47 million peo­ ple on the planet and I have the aqdacity to think I mat­ ter.” — George Watsky. Favorite book: Loser by Jerry Spinelli. Samuel plans to attend the University of Michigan to study political science. Lee Christopher — Lee earned a GPA of 3.53 and an ACT composite score of 28. He is the son of Kyle and Angel Christopher- of Vermontville. His achievements include National Honor Society and recipient of the Optimist Youth Award. Among his extracurricular activities are band; drama and choir. Community service work and hobbies include blood drives, community gift bas­ kets and serving as a coun­ selor at theater camp. Inspired by: “Lady Gaga, because she is a unique indi- vidual who has never been afraid to be herself and is an advocate for equal rights for all people.” Life motto: “Never let anyone prevent you from being yourself.” Favorite quote: “Find your light; they can’t love you if they can’t see you.” — Bette Midler. Favorite book: The Perksof Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. Lee plans to attend Adrian College and study musical theater. Emma McGlocklin — Emma earned a GPA of 3.852 and an ACT composite score of23. She is the daugh­ ter of John and Kandus McGlocklin of Charlotte. "Her academic achieve­ ments and- honors include National Honor Society, DECA and being a threeyear academic award recipi­ ent. Her extracurricular activi­ ties include basketball, cross country, softball and soccer. Her community service and hobbies include mission trips, student council secre­ tary and church youth group. Inspired by: her parents, Lorraine Benedict, Landon Wilkes, her sister Hannah and Jassen Dowling. Life motto: Romans 5:3-5 “And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, ' knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven char­ acter, hope;- and "hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.” Favorite quote: “Life is a world of many mazes; you never know which door to open.” — Landon Wilkes. Favorite book: the Bible. Emma plans to attend Grace College and study marketing and sports ministries. Felix Pena-Collier — Felix earned a 3.519 GPA and an ACT composite score of 25. He is the son of Jennifer Collier ofNashville. His extracurricular activi­ ties include basketball, cross country and choir. He enjoys dancing to dubstep, playing video games and being with friends. Inspired by: Marquese “Nonstop” Scott. Life philosophy: “Why not?” Favorite quote, “You step outside, you risk your life. You take a drink of water, you risk your life. And nowadays, you breathe and risk your life. Every moment now, you don’t have a choice. The only thing you can choose is what you’re risking it for.” — Hershel Greene. Favorite book: World War Z by Max Brooks. Felix plans to attend CMU and study industrial design and engineering. Myranda Pugh Myranda earned a 3:62 GPA and an ACT composite score of 24. She is the daughter of James Pugh of Vermontville and Nichole Pugh of Leslie. She is a member of the National Honor Society and DECA. Her extracurricular activi­ ties include volleyball nnd soccer. Her community serv­ ice and hobbies include tutoring, mission trips and blood drives. Inspired by: her parents and grandparents. Life philosophy: “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” Favorite quote, “Sign everything like you’re famous and never read the comments.” — Anya Letson. Favorite book The Watsons go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis. Myranda plans to attend Michigan State University to study business. John VincentJohn earned a 3.157 GPA and an ACT composite score of 28. His extracurricular activi­ ties include band, drama, choir and swimming. Community seryice and hobbies include church youth group, sculpting, drawing and nature watching. Inspired by: The teachers at Maple Valley. “They put their time and experience into us and receive little reward. Thank you.” Life motto: “The only way for something to be impossi­ ble is for it never to be done.” ■Favorite quote: “Happiness is achieved through the heart.” Favorite book: The Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer. John plans to attend Ferris State University to study engineering. Cash donated for chess clocks Maple Valley’s Chess Club received a grant from the Barry County Youth Advisory Council for $278.73 to buy five ZMF-11 color digital chess clock timers and batteries. Club members are (standing, from left) Will Hammond, Dan Ohler, Noah Cowden, Brian Wells, Janet Adams - teacher/advisor, (seated) Nick Allwardt and Adam Cowden. Ohler did the research and wrote the grant. Adams who began the club two years ago when students asked for her help. Potterville Gizzard Fest is next weekend The Potterville Gizzard Fest flies will be in full flight Saturday and Friday, Sunday, June 5, 6 and 7. Organizers of the annual festival claim, “Thousands of people stream to Potterville and join in good old fashioned fun ... lots of free activities and good times bring people from all over the state as well as out-of­ state ...” Arts and crafts, a flea mar­ ket, car and truck show, pan­ cake breakfast, gizzard eat­ ing contest, parade, amuse­ ment rides, pony rides, live Dual enrollment information meeting is Monday The Maple Valley High School counseling department will be hosting a question and answer session for students and their parents or guardians Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. in the high school library to discuss dual enroll- ment options for high school students. Dual enrollment is a pro­ gram that allows high school students-to enroll in college courses for credit prior to high school graduation. entertainment, 5k walk/run, three on three basketball tournament, beer tent, fire­ works and more are all on the schedule for the event. Vis t www.gizzardfest.com. for more information. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. Student physicals available June 16-17 Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School is offering physicals for stu­ dents June 16 and 17 through Dr.. Bean’s office in Nashville. Dr. Bean’s office in Nashville Physicals will be available from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. each afternoon. The cost is $20, and payment must be made^ at the time the appointment is scheduled. Students can sign-up for an appointment with a call to the high school office at 517-852-9275. Dr. Bean and Pennock are donating the money from the physicals back to the Maple Valley athletic department. The Michigan High School Athletic Association requires all athletes to have a physical dated after April 15 to participate in athletics duriing the upcoming school year. in CM Nashville s !ER 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml SHOPPING 517-852-0868 You’re In, You're Out... You’re HWie Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 4 — Juat Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 30.2015 News from the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office Janet M. Kellogg NASHVILLE. MJ - Janet M . Kellogg, age 91. of hville passed away Monday. May 25, 2015 at her home in Nashville. Janet was bom in Jackson, on June 16.1923, the daugh­ ter ofthe late Charles R. and Be Jackson) Crawford. She was raised in the Jackson area and attended local schools graduating from Jackson High School. She continued her education .attending Hillsdale College where she received her edu­ cation degree. Janet worked a short time as a school teacher, but found her pas­ sion working at Putnam Library in Nashville which she did for over 20 years. On February 14,1948, she married George J. Kellogg. The couple made their home together in the Nashville area, and lived in the Kellogg family home which was built by George's father. Janet enjoyed animals, especially her cats, and she look great pleasure in rescu- ing animals in need. She faithfully read the entire Sunday paper each week, which took most of the day to complete. She also enjoyed old movies, espe­ cially John Wayne films. One of Janet's true pleas­ ures in life was spending time with her family and grandchildren. Janet is survived by her children, Shari Fletcher, George “Terry” (Carol) Kellogg, David (Kim) Kellogg; 10 grandchildren, including her very special great granddaughter, Victoria, who cared for her throughout the past year; 16 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren and several stepgrandchildren and stepgreat grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George and her brother, Charles Robert Crawford, Jr. Respecting her wishes, funeral services were held privately for the family at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Friday, May 29, 2015, with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment took place imme­ diately following the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions can be made to the Barry County Humane Society. * Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details, please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net. bar arryounu r y Counlu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, June 1 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, spinach, orange, whole grain dinner roll. Tuesday, June 2 Hot dog, three bean salad, potato wedges, cinnamon chunky applesauce, bun. Wednesday, June 3 Chef salad, pasta salad, banana, whole wheal roll. Thursday, June 4 Tilapia, brown and wild rice, peas, coleslaw, apple. Friday, June 5 Chicken salad, tossed salad, pickled beets, jello with fruit, bun. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, June 1 Seafood pasta salad, beet and onion salad, applesauce, cookie. Tuesday, June 2 Sliced ham and provolone cheese, coleslaw, diced peaches, bun. Wednesday, June 3 Chef salad, pasta salad, pineapple. Thursday, June 4 Breakfast bread, cottage cheese, grapes, fruit punch. Friday, June 5 Bacon ranch chicken salad, broccoli raisin salad, fruit cup, bun. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, June 1 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, orange, whole grain dinner roll. Tuesday, June 2 BBQ meatballs, brown rice, mixed vegetables, cauli­ flower, banana. Wednesday, June 3 Mini pancakes with syrup, turkey sausage links, sea­ soned potatoes, cinnamon applesauce, orange juice. Thursday, June 4 Tilapia, brown and wild JORDAN LAKE $189,900 8 Cozy year around cottage, two bedroom, one bath, back lot, with garage, with newer cement drive, walking distance to town. K9 protection provided for the Eaton County Sheriffs Office Karma, the Eaton County Sheriffs Office canine has been awarded a ballistic vest from the the ““Goods Goods Pet Collection” campaign for Groupon Grassroots. The mission of the campaign was to outfit police canines with bullet and stab protective vests and ran from May 11 to 25. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is the nationwide non­ profit partner selected by Groupon Grassroots to participate. An online $10 dona­ tion purchased a Groupon (a tax deductible donation) where 100 percent of the funds were allocated to pur­ chase ballistic vests for the foqr-legged crime fighters who put their lives on the line for the community and their partner. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. will provide law enforcement dogs nation­ wide with the protective body armor in memory of K9 Kye of the Oklahoma City Police Department who sac­ rificed his life in the line of duty on Aug. 25, 2014. K9 Kye suffered stab wounds while pursuing and subduing a burglary suspect He was rushed to surgery but failed to recover. All vests will be embroi­ dered with the sentiment, “In Memory of K9 Kye, Oklahoma City Police Department.” In 2014, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. partnered with Groupon and was named as one of “The Best of 2014” campaigns. In just over two weeks, the non-profit raised $335,000 providing ballistic vests for 370 law enforce­ ment dogs in 49 states. Vested Interest in K9s Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. Each vest costs $1050 and has a five year warranty. The non-prof­ it was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agen­ cies with this potentially life­ saving body armor for their four legged K9 officers. Through private and corpo­ rate sponsorships, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 1400 law enforcement dogs in 49 states with protec­ tive vests since 2009 at a cost of over $ 1.3 million dollars. New K9 graduates as well as K9’s with expired vests are eligible to participate. The program is open to law enforcement dogs who are employed in the U.S., certi­ fied and at least 19 months of age. For more information, call 508-824-6978. Tax deductible donations by mail may be sent to Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718 and via the website: www.vik9s.org. Super summer of fun and heroes at Putnam Putnam District Library in rice, peas, carrots, apple­ Nashville is gearing up to sauce. give teens a super summer of Friday, June 5 fun and heroism. Roast beef, mashed pota­ Partnering with Barry toes and gravy, broccoli, County 4-H, teens will have apple, whole wheat roll. the opportunity to choose, plan and conduct a commu­ Activities Calendar nity service project for the Monday, June 1 good of Nashville. By brain­ Hastings: Card Making 9 storming ideas as a group, a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; voting on a project, forming Painting Club I p.m.; Hand a plan, and putting that plan Crafts 12:45-2:30 p.m.. into action, they will see Woodland: Skipbo and what it’s like to be a hero in Shuffleboard. H.W.N the community and really Reminiscence. make a difference, said Tuesday, June 2 Library Director Shauna Hastings: Play Wii 9 a.m.; Swantek. Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Anyone in grades six to 12 Brain Works 1-2 p.m. is welcome. The program Wednesday, June will be June 15, 22, 23, 29 3 - Hastings: Card Making 9 and July 6 and 7, from 10 a.m.; Music with Sam; a.m. to noon, with a wrap-up Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, from 6 to 8 Woodland: Skipbo and p.m. Shuffleboard. Membership cost for 4-H Thursday, June 4 - is $11.25; scholarships are Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 available. RSVP by calling a.m.; Barcroft’s Music .10:30 269-945-1388 by Monday, a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; June 8. Nashville: TV Time. Own the Night Friday, June 5 - Hastings: Own the Night continues Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 every other Monday from 6 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30-11:30 to 8 p.m. for students in a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and grades six to 12. The library Shuffleboard. is closed on these nights for everyone except the teens, who get to stay and partici­ pate in activities. Newcomers get a prize for showing up, and regulars get a prize for bringing new friends. The Summer Own the Night schedule include: June 15 — “bond” fire. June 29 — tie dye party. July 13 — Leadership is in the Air. Aug. 10 — Harry Potter Party. Aug. 24 — water fun. Sept. 7 — back to school Volunteens Teens interested in being volunteers, or volunteens, can sign up beginning Monday, June 1. Teens have an opportunity to become a member of Putnam District Library’s behind-the-scenes team. Members will volun­ teer in one- to two-hour time slots, and those who give enough hours will be invited to go on a field trip. Candidates must be in sixth through 12th grades. Being involved at the HotneCooidn' /Jack £ Judy CALL BILL: 269-838-2083 Kettle jCafe. Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! library is a great way to keep busy during the summer, said Swantek. They will help with programs, shelving, selecting new teen books, keeping the library clean', craft making and more. Students interested in being “volunteens” should stop by theJibrary to get an application. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. Friday Night Specials All-You-Can-Eat Cod, Perch, Shrimp, Clam i Strips or Catfish Saturday Night Specials Featuring Prime Rib,( 113 N. Main Nashville BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork & Dressing 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM 06870044 AH dinners include Soup & Salad Bar �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 30,2015 — Page 5 ‘Pursue Excellence’ theme of honors night by Shari Carney Staff Writer Seniors were honored at a special ceremony Monday, May 18, at Maple Valley High School. Special recognition was given to college advisor Tina Westendorp for achieving 100 percent participation rate of students applying to post­ Secondary institutions and filing the Free Application for Student Aid, known as the FAFSA. Emcees for the evening were Ryan Rosin and Anya Letson with a welcome to students, parents and guests by Todd Gonser. Brighton. The following scholar­ MV Band Boosters — ships were awarded: Lee Christopher and Corey Nashville Lions Club Hricovsky. Doug Vogt Memorial National FFA — Jadelyn Scholarship Sydney Stewart. Denton and Emma MV Pride and McGlocklin. Performance WaltersMaple Valley Jeff Burd D i m m i c k Science/Athletic Emma Petroleum/Nashville Shell, McGlocklin. IGA and Subway — Eaton Federal Savings Andrew Brighton. Bank Herbert R. Black — Greenstone Farm Credit Katie Blodgett. Services — Jadelyn Stewart. Vermontville Legion Post Local 138 UAW — Childs/Demery — Sydney Brieyana Hegwood. Denton. Pitt-Ohio Katherine A. MV Athletic Boosters Hammel — Erica Burkett. Athlete of the Year — Olivia National Wild Turkey Ricketts and Andrew Federation — Beau Johnson. Maple Valley FFA Diane Ward Scholarship — Sydney Denton and Jadelyn Stewart. Special awards included: U.S. Army Scholar Athlete — Beau Johnson and Emma McGlocklin. Barry County UM Alumni Association — Erica Burkett and Beau Johnson. MIAAA Academic Achievement — Alec Hosmer and Jadelyn Stewart. Lion Awards — Sam Bonney, Andrew Brighton, Cole Decker, Hunter Hilton, Beau Johnson, Emma McGlocklin and Olivia Ricketts. MV Academic Awards first year — Lee Christopher, Felix PenaCollier, Sydney Denton, Hunter Hilton; second year — Katie Blodgett, Kodee Crouch, Myranda Pugh; third year — Sam Bonney, Beau Johnson,, Emma Johnson McGlocklin; fourth year — Erica Burkett, Katie Dixon and Jadelyn Stewart. MV Honors Katie Blodgett, Felix Pena-Collier, Sydney Denton, Hunter Hilton and Alec Hosmer. MV High Honors — Sam Bonney, Erica Burkett, Lee Christopher, Kodee Crouch, Katie Dixon, Beau Johnson, Emma McGlocklin, Myranda Pugh and Jadelyn Stewart. Class of 2015 Senior Scholars — Sam Bonney, Erica Burkett, Katie Dixon, Beau Johnson and Jadelyn Stewart. A cupcake reception fol­ lowed the ceremony. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Davenport Univeristy honors lists include local students il Mm Davenport University has announced that several local students have been named to the dean’s list and presi­ dent’s list for the winter semester. To qualify for the dean’s list, a student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average while enrolled in at least nine credits of regular coursework. Area students on the dean’s list include: Charlotte — Alexandra Schafer. Hastings — Garrett Anderson, Micah Huver. Mulliken — Jessica Jones. The president’s list recog­ nizes students who maintain a minimum 3.8 grade point average while enrolled in at least nine credits of regular coursework. Local students who have been named to the president’s list include: Charlotte — Joshua Down, Karen Fuller, Noah Harmon, Caleb Kam, Jane Matthews-Holewa, Genevieve Royale, Hunter Smith, Jedidiah Wieland. Dowling — Summer Saunders. Hastings — Rhonda Bond, Shayna Brooks, Rita Ferguson, Matthew Kulhanek, Nichole Louden, Kylee Nemetz, Hannah Smith, Cinthia Tebo, Tyler Williams. Nashville — Corie Curtis. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events May 30 June 1 June 2 June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 UE& June 9 ®5 June 13 ®s J'P-ikfi'wii' ■P fay dti. trti oie hk arc » it ius e®i i kalkans'tai ■si nun See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. June 14 June 16 June 17 J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS June 18 June 22 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits r®w 2 Iffiff * if * mm 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 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 PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE June 27 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 . e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School............................ 9:45 M.orning Worship 11 Evening Worship.............................. 6 Wednesday Family .Night Service ......... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. Church Service 11: 00 a.m. ..... Fellowship All Are Welcomel PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East of M-66. 5 mi. south ofNashville) . Sunday School...................... 10 a.m. A.M. Service...................... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service............................. 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY Mandatory Goat Meeting, 10 a.m., Pavilion, Expo Center. Cat Pre-registration deadline for fair Exploration Days Orientation Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Fair Entry Form deadline - Entry forms must be turned in to the Expo Center 4-H County Shoot, 8 a.m., Barry County Conservation Club Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6 p.m., location TBA 4-H Horse Point Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center Goat Mandatory Meeting, 2 p.m., Pavilion, Expo Center Young Clover Bash, 5:30 p.m., Expo Center Poultry Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., Kay Booth’s house Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center • Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Old Hastings Public Library 4-H Dog Agility & Showmanship Clinic, 10 a.m., Expo Center 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship ............................11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Located on the comer of State and Washington streets ................ 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ........... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 For more infqrmation call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer 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 There will be a 90th Birthday Open House for Shirley Imhoff on Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Castleton Township Hall, 915 Reed St., Nashville. Harmony Hounds at 2 p.m. No gifts, please. GET MORE NEWS! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass..................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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: Worship Service................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School............... 11:00 a.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Shirley Imhoff celebrates 90th birthday 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 06861049 �Pag* • — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday May 30. 2015 Vermontville library announces summer reading events Registration is open far the Vermontville Township Library Summer Reading Program “Every Hero has a Story" begins Tuesday. June 16. al 6:30 p.m. The kickoff tar the program w ill include photo* for superhero ID cards and a craft “Every Hero has a Story" programs arc designed for children ages 6 to 17 and will explore different auperhero (hemes Program registration is encouraged to guarantee materials. Parents are asked to attend programs with their children, and volunteers are always welcome,** said Director Carla Rumsey. Additional programs are: June 23 crime lab workshop, presented by the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum Participants will explore the world of forenaics aad wort together to solve a case. This program is made possible by a grant from Consumers Energy June 30 — superhero training camp. Talents will be tested on a training course to decide what the best superhero sk il Is are. July 7 — extreme duct tape workshop Joel Tacey will provide more than 50 colors and prints of duct tape, templates and neces­ sary supplies to make super­ hero costume*. This program is made possible by a grant from the Tri-County Electric People Fund July 21 — community heroes. Celebrate local heroes with a visit from an Eaton County K9 Unit; fire personnel, as well as EMTs from the Vermontville Township Fire Department July 28 superheroes to the rescue. Participants will use their superpowers tn save citizens from harm and catch sneaky villains. Aug. 4 Greg Lester's Puppet Adventures will pres­ ent "Jack and the Beanstalk a live-action puppet show with soundtrack and special lighting. This program is made possible by a grant from the Tri-County Electric People Fund. Aug. 11 — auction night and ice cream party. Credits earned may be used to pur­ chase items. All programs begin at 6:30 p m and last approximately one hour, with the exception of the crime lab workshop which is 90 minutes. “‘Every Hero Has a Story’ presents reading challenges, encouraging readers to explore many areas of the library,” said Rumsey. A dollar value has been given to different genres and reading levels, and partici­ pants will collect “money” to deposit in their hero funds for each book read and will use the funds to purchase items at the auction Aug. 11. Registration for the read­ ing challenge is encouraged but not required, and readers may join the challenge al any time during the summer. Materials may be picked up at the kick-off event. In case of extreme heat or rain, pro­ grams will be in the opera house. Refreshments will be provided by the Vermontville General Federation of Women’s Club. Teen programs Teen programs will be Thursday evenings. June 18 — Kick off. Reading materials will be distributed, and participants will make a loopy superhero. July 2 henna artist Anshu Varma will demon­ strate the art of henna paint­ ing. Participants will design arid apply their own henna art. July 16 — costume work- shop. Participants will create a superhero costume to wear for another project. July 28 — astute artistry. Makeup artists will give a two-hour workshop involv­ ing full face painting of the superhero of their choice. Participants will then attend the ‘Superheroes to the Rescue” program for the younger group. This pro­ gram is made possible by a donation from Kalamo Township from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 6 — Eldred Epic scavenger hunt. Aug. 13 auction. Participants will use their hero funds to bid on prizes donated by local businesses and organizations. Movie Wednesdays Wednesday afternoon movie events begin June 17 and continue through Aug. 12. “Members of the commu­ nity are invited to enjoy an air-conditioned afternoon a with family-friendly movie,” said Rumsey. Movies are free, and pop­ corn will be provided at no charge. All movies begin at 2 p.m. and have varied tun times. The schedule includes: June 17 — “Guardians of the Galaxy.” June 24 — “Iron Man.” July 2 — “Super Buddies. ” July 8 — “Spiderman.” July 30 - “UP!” July “The Avengers.” July 19 “The Incredibles.” Aug.-6 — “Transformers.” Aug. 12 —- “Home” by Dreamworks. A detailed flyer of these events, registration forms, and other program materials are available at the library. Call 517-726-1362 for more information. Departing commissioner leaves worksheet for colleagues there were any violations or by Ddug VanderLaan not (to be possibly issued by Editor Among the items she had the state’s Department of on her farewell “to-do” list Environmental Quality],” for her colleagues on the said Dull of Kelly’s address Barry County Board of to the county board. “Ifthere Commissioners Tuesday, are no violations, how can an departing District 3 expert have an opinion? Is it Commissioner Joyce Snow vegetation loss, is it dredg­ may have left off the most ing? It’s all of that, and he didn’t communicate that.” urgent one. “He absolutely did com­ Snow, who begins a new job as human resources municate that, director for the City of Battle Commissioner Dull,” said Creek next week, highlight­ Stolsonburg of last week’s ed 10 crucial discussions and discussion, which resulted in potential decisions she hopes a 5-2 vote to recommend for­ the board will address in her mal approval at Tuesday’s absence, ranging from a meeting of the stipend, with return to the controversial Dull and Commissioner Time of Sale or Transfer Howard “Hoot” Gibson pro­ water and sewer ordinance to viding the disapproving commissioners sending and votes. receiving text messages dur­ Gibson, who joined Dull ing meetings. again in the same vote out­ Left off of Snow’s ledger, come Tuesday, said he had however, was the issue that communicated with County may hold the board's focus Drain Commissioner Russ over ail others and one that Yarger about a key meeting again created divisive dis­ attended by all principals in cussion Tuesday. the affair at the Lansing “Do you have any idea headquarters of the DEQ. what the expert opinion is “Russ told me about that going to be about?” asked meeting,” related Gibson, Commissioner Jim Dull in “and he said he was led to regard to the recommenda­ believe that there would be tion made at last week’s no violations.” committee-of-the* whole In remarks made after last meeting that the county week’s meeting, Gibson retain legal counsel Doug based his dissenting vote on Kelly of the Clark Hill firm his preference that the coun­ to address possible legal ty await the possible ramifications of a county- issuance of violations before ordered excavation of the spending money on legal Little Thomapple aka counsel. Coldwater River. As part of “There have already been his $20,000 fee, Kelly costs incurred,” reminded requested that he spend Snow to which $4,000 of it to hire an envi­ Commissioner Vivian ronmental expert to investi­ Conner asked if an expert gate possible damage to the opinion would still be need­ riverbanks and its reputation ed. as a prime statewide fishing “If not, then we just won’t stream. spend the $4,000,” replied Over the objections of Snow, to which Stolsonburg Commission Chair Craig added that, depending on the Stolsonburg, Dull continued outcome of professional with his interpretation of determinations and resolu­ remarks made by Kelly at tion to the affair, the county last week's meeting that sug­ will not be obligated, either, gested to Dull the money for to spending the entire an expert opinion would be $20,000 legal fee requested. ill-spent. Approval was provided — “He said he didn’t know if by the same 5-2 voting mar-. gin — to retain Kelly and his possible designation of an environmental consultant for an expert opinion. In her “farewell address,” Snow reminded commis­ sioners that split votes, about which suggestions have been made that they indicate a less-than-resolute board, should be regarded as a healthy sign of democratic representation. Her encour­ agement may have been offered as strong medicine in preparation for the board tak­ ing up the issues about which she listed as vital and in need of attention. Tops on the list that drew some strong advice from Snow, in addition to opening up the TOST ordinance for discussion, Were the solid waste oversight committee, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department, the ani­ mal shelter, and an issue at the sheriff’s department’she took responsibility for pub­ licly opposing at last week’s committee-of-the-whole meeting. “Last week, we were given a letter of understand­ ing from the sheriffon which 1 made an error in not help­ ing move it to the full board for consideration,” said Snow, in regard to Sheriff Dar Leafs request that new Undersheriff Jay Olejniczak be allowed to continue with his defined-benefit pension plan as part of his detective unit position rather than, because of a county-negoti­ ated requirement, be placed in a hybrid plan combining characteristics of both a a defined-benefit and defined-contribution plan. “If we are going to con­ tinue to promote the best people from within, this must have a more thorough review,” Snow told commis­ sioners. “We may save on legacy costs [by moving employees to the hybrid plan], but it will cause the best candidates to not apply” Snow’s remarks also took in replacing aim in areas where she felt interested her colleagues have been less Snow’s District 3 seat will be conducted at 5 p.m. than effective. “The solid waste oversight Thursday, June 18, with rec­ committee has received little ommendation of a final can­ support from the board of didate to be made at the commissioners,” said Snow, board meeting June 23. “and I hope the board will be Applications for the seat are supportive, especially since due by Friday, June 5. In other business, the the governor identified recy­ cling as a statewide goal.” hoard provided approval In regard to the health for: department, Snow suggested • The 2016 Community the board needs to reassess Corrections grant applica­ the formula by which it allo­ tion, the sole funding source cates funds to the joint coun­ for the Barry County Office ty health effort to ensure that of Community Corrections. per-capita spending is equi­ Also approved were updated table for residents of both and revised OCC bylaws. counties. • The appointments of The health department is Robert Carr, David Lohr, also the enforcement agency Michael Pratt, Ken Vierzen, for TOST, and Snow was Steven Koerber, Randall critical of the ordinance Jonker and John Bueche to because there has been no the Barry County baseline study that would Remonumentation Board. indicate if there has been • Three Carlton Township improvement to the water land parcels for the Michigan supply in the county. Department of Agriculture “The regulation has also Farmland and Open Space caused undue hardship on Preservation program. All residents unable to sell their parcels are part of Burdock homes because of TOST’s Hill Land LLC. requirements,” pointed out • Taxable property valua­ Snow, “and especially for tions for 2015. some who have lost their • Authorization of thirdhomes.” party, administrator manage­ Snow didn’t spare her col­ ment with Smith Housing leagues some personal criti­ Consulting LLC to oversee a cism, either. $199,250 Michigan State “Commissioners should Housing Development be prohibited from sending Authority grant to be used and receiving text messages for providing homebuyer during meetings,” said purchase and rehabilitation Snow. “I know a couple of assistance. instances where commis­ • Claims in the amount of sioners missed information $53,689. because they were texting. If The board also received an we give the public only three update from Spectrum minutes to speak in public Health-Pennock CEO Sheryl comments, commissioners Lewis Blake on forward shouldn’t be communicating planning following the for more than that.” recent merger of the two Snow also urged the board health entities. to consider night meetings, “We’re embarking on a to engage more citizens in nine-mohth master facilities the political process, but also planning strategy in which to allow the possibility for we’re going to go through all citizens with daytime of our sites,” said Lewisemployment to consider Blake, adding that the group becoming a commissioner or also will include a consultant committee member. from Spectrum Health. The board established that Also of note was a request interviews for candidates Lewis-Blake made to Spectrum Health-Pennock by Keith Ferris and his sister, Beth, owners of the Ferris Farm property on which a new hospital was planning for construction before the arrangement was made With Spectrum Health. “They’ve requested that we tear down the buildings on the property which will include the bous* and ^thi barnj said Lewis-Blake. “That will begin at the end of June or in July.' It does hot mean, however; that we'll be starting a new construction project.” Also present at Tuesday’s meeting were Jim Cary, Patricia Johns, Rick Moore and Stephanie Skidmore, who presented the board the 2014 annual report from the county parks and recreation committee. The four repre­ sentatives offered a review of 2014 activities and plans on which it is working as part of recommendations made in its 2014-18 study plan. Included as part of that planning, according to Johns, is continuing study of a building a centrally located county sports complex, though much discussion and study must still be conduct­ ed. “Fields are not available during the school year, and schools cannot maintain them for use in the summer,” said Johns, “so parents have to drive hither and thither to bring their, kids to events, and they see the need for a central location. “But where would we put it? In the middle of the coun­ ty? Where there’s the most parent activity? Then there’s the cost and grants that might be available — and how do you pay for maintenance? “Our goal is to make sure we have quality recreational areas. We want people who are considering a move to our area to know that we have a great quality of life.” �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 30,2015 — Page 7 Maple Valley honors veterans on Memorial Day The Maple Valley Marching Lions play in the Memorial Day parade in Vermontville. The band performs later in the morning at Woodlawn Cemetery. This marks the final performance for the seniors including drum major Lee Christopher. Here come the fire trucks heading south on M-66 toward Nashville in the Memorial Day parade. Legion Post in Vermontville wields his rifle in a gun salute at the Memorial Day ceremony Monday. Elizabeth Rushford plays taps at the bridge ceremony in Vermontville for the Memorial Day celebration. Members of the honor guard in Nashville take aim and fire in Lakeview Cemetery during the Memorial Day ceremony. Memorial Day ceremony while the band plays the Star Directing the junior high band for Maple Valley is Dennis Vanderhoef. He is near Ben Benedict who is playing taps at the Memorial Day ceremony in Spangled Banner. Nashville’s Lakeview Cemetery. Tom Williams (left) and Dan Smith salute at the Looking up in Vermontville are three adjacent sym­ bols: the steeple of the Congregational Church; a wel­ come message and the American flag. 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Call 945-9554 for more information. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 30,2015 — Page 11 LARGE OF small We Ship I All! Your Luggage! We make fit simple, convenient ‘/‘?anc^ stress-free. Authorized ShipCenter’ sunshine ack&Ship 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 30,2015 Memories of the Past fl ASHVILLE tyNIQN GRADUATES. CLARESVEff. BARBER. tUAtA J. BARBER. . ALICESJtm A/.L/K M. bUWJfs, BOARD OF education. W. O VRRHOLT, ■ViUrrutur. ■ barber. Small graduating classes were the trend long ago This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News May 28, 1985. She wrote: This week’s photo review of early commencement revives memories of "Arnetts Resort" thence North 85 degrees 43 minutes West, 273.82 egrees mnues es, . feet; thence North 5 degrees 20 minutes West, 70.16 feet for the 5place pladceegrof oefebeginning; s e2g0in mniinngu;tethence b ths eEnacset South S7o 0u.1th6 5 degrees 20 minutes East 70.16 feet, thence North 85 degrees 43 minutes mNoinrtuhte8s9 West Wdeegsrte 30.83 3e0s.893m feet; fieneutt;ethence tsh Wenecset North 89 degrees 9 minutes West 30 feet; thence North 5 degrees 20 minutes West to a point which lies North 83 degrees 34 minutes West of the place of beginning, thence South 83 degrees 34 min­ utes East to the place of begin­ ning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If 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. Dated: May 30, 2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15­ 007796 (05-30)(06-20) 06870119 W. ROBERTS, Stt/rrinloAnR ut Szkua. the days when a typical NHS graduating class numbered from four to 14. Invitations to Nashville’s first graduation service June 17, 1887, carried the class motto; “We Finish But to Begin.” Board of Education members outnumbered the four graduates. Diplomas were awarded by Superintendent J.W. Roberts. Since there was no school band at that early‘date, music for the event was furnished by the Nashville Cornet Band, local village musicians. Other selections were rendered by the school choir and individual students. Some juniors took part in the ceremony. LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Bradley and Nancy Bradley, Husband and Wife, to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated October 28, 2004 and recorded November 3, 2004 in Instrument Number 1136631, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Seven and 77/100 Dollars ($99,427.77), including interest at 7.53% 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 oart of them, at public vendue the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 2, 2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21; Town 1 North, Range 8 West, beginning at a point which North degrees 20 mnuteslies est 75. 05 eet rom te minutes West 75.00 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 10, O.l. TBt/JfAJf, JOt.V BKl.L, Preparing for graduation from Nashville High School 78 years ago was this 13member class of 1907. Three of the persons in the photo are believed to be teach­ ers. Identified graduates are Hazel DeRiar (Baird), second from left back row; Walter Scheldt, extreme right back row; Golah Appelman (Rasey), second from left middle row; Lynn Brumm, seated in center of photo and Inez Smith (Wash), extreme right front row. Other classmates in alphabetical order were Clara Austin^ Kathryn Bowen, Grace Demaray, Lettie Fowler, Grace Franck, Marguerite Kellogg, Russell Marble A floral garland adorns the formal white worn by Elsie Mayo at her commencement from Nashville High School in 1892. Graduates of Elsie’s day customarily received floral arrangements as graduation gifts and the many colorful bouquets were proudly displayed at commencement exercises. This photo was done by E.H. VanNocker, a talented local photographer of the 19th century who was noted for his extensive use of props in staged photo scenes. 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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, May 30, 2015 — Page 13 From the Pulpit Opportunities with God for kingdom pursuits by Pastor Nancy Fancher Nashville and Vermontville United Methodist Churches and the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope "But rise and stand on yourfeet;for I have appeared to youfor this purpose, to make you a minister and a wit­ ness both ofthe things which you have seen and ofthe things which I will yet reveal to you.” Acts 26:16 Traditional graduation attire in the early days was dark suits for boys and long white dresses for girls. Caps and gowns did not come into use at NHS until the 1930s. Frank and Fern Lentz, children of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lentz, were among the eight graduates of Nashville’s Class of 1893, the year the first alumni ban­ quet was held. (They were the grandchildren of Lentz Table Company founder Jacob Lentz.) Early classes were so small that presentation of diplomas was often the briefest part of the ceremony. Frank and Fern hold their large, rolled certificates. Would you believe that God was at work in your life long before you realized and begah working with him? The Lord knew who you would be before time and the world began. God also knew what he wanted to do with your life. Paul was a man of God. Before his conversion experi­ ence, God already knew who Paul was going to be. God knew what color hair he would have, how tall he would be and the attitudes of his heart. God had a specific assign­ ment for Paul to do during his lifetime. Jesus revealed this Godly assignment after Paul’s conversion experience. Paul had been doing what he thought God wanted him to do. He was so misguided that he was helping wage war against the Christians. God called him, gave him the opportunity to receive salvation, and then changed the whole plan of Paul’s life. Once Paul understood this new course of action, he became a servant of the Lord and a much more useful person for God’s kingdom. These changes occurred in Paul’s life through the opportunities God gave to him. • The same is true in our lives. Jesus does not come to us to see what we would like to do for him. Instead, Jesus comes to us and gives us opportunities to respond. Through these encounters, God invites us to be involved in his activities, to help out God’s kingdom. An opportu­ nity with Jesus means we have the chance to adjust our lives to the activity that God is revealing to us. We may think that God comes to us to give us a warm fuzzy or a nugget ofbiblical wisdom. As much as these things could be true, there is always a greater purpose in the opportu­ nities God puts before us. These are kingdom goals and God is inviting us to be involved with him in his redemp­ tive purposes. The next time you have an opportunity to encounter God, receive the wonderful moment, but then ask, “Why are you giving me this opportunity, Lord? What is the greater, kingdom purpose in this? You may be surprised with what you discover. There is always a greater pur­ pose involved. PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Village Council will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers. • PURPOSE: To obtain public input and dis­ cussion on the project plan for the sewer project. If you wish to comment in writing on this the sewer project plan you must do so by June 11, 2015 and turn in to the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, Ml . 06870141 VAUT0 REPAIR Parts • Repairs • Tires A.A.R Parts From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts In-Stock Located Downtown Vermontville 130 S. 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There was no commencement in 1890, the year the high school course was expanded to four years. The schoolhouse burned in February 1902 and was replaced that year with a new brick building which served the community until it was torn down after con­ solidation with Vermontville in the 1960s. Following the Kellogg addition in 1936, commencement exercises were held in the new gymnasium-auditorium that is still part of the present-day Kellogg School. by 4 pm on Friday June 12. Bids may also be submitted by email at asaari@mvs.k12.mi.us. Items may be seen at White Model508 3 Bt Plowthe FFA barn at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. 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Call 945-9554 for more information. �Page 14 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, May 30,2015 Lion ladies score a lot of runs, get a couple wins Maple Valley’s Bridget King gets her bat on the ball during her team’s double head­ er against Battle Creek Central Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Lion baseball team breaks school record for victories No Maple Valley varsity baseball team has ever won as many games as the 2015 squad. The Lions upped their record to 24-7-2 with a sweep of a doubleheader at Athens Tuesday. They took EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS the opener 10-6 to break the record for wins, which was set at 22 by the 2002 team, then added another win in the nightcap by the score of 3-1. Beau Johnson got his tenth win of the season in game one, pitching three innings as he tuned up for today’s (May 30) district tournament at Leslie. 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The Lions took game two 19-8 in five innings, scoring two runs in the first, five in the second, five in the third and then seven in the fourth inning. Medina had another big game at the plate, with three hits. Rachel Morris had two hits, including a home run over the outfield fence. The Lions also got two hits each from Katie Cheeseman and Megan Bonney. Bonney drove in one run. Emily Morris picked up her first varsity pitching win of the season, allowing four hits and four walks while striking out two. She did hit three Bearcat batters. Springport took two high scoring games against the Lions at Maple Valley High School Thursday (May 21). The Spartans came from behind twice to score 15-7 and 27-26 victories. Maple Valley staged a furious comeback in game two, scoring 11 runs in the top of the seventh inning to take the lead before Springport scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh imfing for the walk-off win. The Lions had 26 hits to get their 26 runs. Bonney was 6-7 at the plate, with four RBI. Michaela Johnson was 4-5 with four RBI. Rachel Morris, Emily Morris and Medina had three hits each. Emily Morris took the loss in the circle. She allowed 20 hits and walked 12. She also hit four and struck out one. The Lions took a 4-0 lead in game one with four runs in the bottom of the third inning, but Springport put together an 11-run inning of its own to take the lead in the top of the fifth. 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The HUD toll-free telephone number for the hear­ ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 6:00; Sat 9:00 - 4:00 77596542 EwingGardens@gmail.com Lion shortstop Michaela Johnson tosses the ball to first base during her team’s double header at Battle Creek Central Friday (May 22). (Photo by Perry Hardin) Spartans. The leading hitter for the Lions was Bonney, who was 3-for-4 with an RBI. Getting two hits each for Maple Valley Were Molly Walker, Hosack-Frizzell, Franklin, Johnson and Emily Morris. Franklin took the loss, allowing eight hits, seven walks and four HBP while striking out one. Charlotte, Lion head coach Jim Schwartz’s former program, took a pair from the Lions Wednesday (May 27). . The Orioles topped the Maple Valley girls 10-0 in game one and 17-3 in game two. Maple Valley was shut out by a strong pitching performance by Oriole pitcher Casey Evans who threw a three-hitter. Medina had two’of those hits and Emily Morris added a single. Franklin was the losing pitcher. She struck out three while allowing six hits and six walks. Eight errors and ten walks by Franklin helped the Orioles to a six inning win in game two. Megan Bonney had a hit that drove in two Lion runs and Johnson, an onson, Emily my Morris, orrs, and Medina added single hits for Maple Valley. GET ALL THE NEWS offortumitv For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC Q PLANTS:: Lotus, ous, Water Lilies, KOI & GOLDFISH plus all pond supplies. APOL'S WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, MI. (616)698-1030. Wednesday-Friday 9am5:30pm, Saturday, 9am-2pm. Business Services BASEMENT WATER­ PROOFING: PROFESSIONAL Basement Services, waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local /licensed. Free estimates. (517)290-5556. 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Benefits and good pay. 269-838-8536. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, May 30,2015 — Page 15 GOLF, continued from page 11 Graduation Invitations to fit every style The Maple Valley varsity boys’ golf team cools off by a pond at Marywood Golf Course Friday after earning a spot in the Division 3' Lower Peninsula Championships with their third place finish at the regional hosted by Pennfield. The Lion team mem­ bers include (from left) head coach Spring Javor, Hunter Hilton, Rage Sheldon, Dillon Walker, Ryan Mudge and Jordan Denton. 11 in&s • J B Bity ‘ BIBB liBBlb qualifying individual with an 82 and West Catholic’s Kennedy Ryan was third on the list with an 83. Behind the top six teams Olivet scored a 363, Dowagiac 370, Pennfield 372, Comstock 390, Niles Brandywine 398 and Berrien Springs 400. Schoolcraft was led by runner-up Blake Bales who shot a 79. The Eagles also got an 82 from Andrew Julien, an 85 from Nick Jasiak and a 97 from Devon Kehoe. NorthPointe had four guys under 90, with Collin McGinnis and Josh Haadsma each shooting 85, Hayden VanErmen scoring an 87 and Spencer Jordan an 88. Hilton shot an 86 Friday for the Lions and Denton a 93. “They were playing for the team,” Javor said of her team members Friday. “They did not worry about qualify- ing (for state) as individuals, experience that, even if though a few of them could they’re the fifth player on the easily have gone as individu­ team and they know their als. They worried about qual­ score might not necessarily ifying as a team and they count in the end, I think it’s a played that way. great experience' for them to “They really thought have and to be around so about what they were doing they’re less nervous for the and made less mistakes next year.” because they were playing She thinks Sheldon will for somebody else. They probably be a bit less nerv­ weren’t just playing for ous at the state finals than his themselves. They wanted to teammates, being that he make the right shots, to make played at the finals a year less mistakes.” ago. She said she though the “It’s a totally different ani­ experience of playing at mal I think than regionals,” regionals before helped the Javor said. “The good play­ guys feel a little less pressure ers are there. Everybody is Friday, and some of that good.” rubbed off on sophomore But the team’s ultimate Dillon Walker who was goal for the season was to get playing in a regional for the to the finals. Next weekend first time. He turned in the might be less pressure filled, team’s fifth score on the day, just about four seniors (and a a 105. sophomore) going out to “Postseason golf is very play theif'final rounds of stressful golf I think,” Javor high school golf together. said. “The more times a play­ er can go to regionals and u- * ta>W ■r* ip IlWB tjrjf ki^ W5’®® New summer-long safety campaign launched The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning this week launched a new summer-long campaign called Michigan Summer of Safety to support increased federally funded seat belt and impaired driving enforcement by police departments, sheriffs offices and the Michigan State Police. Through community out­ reach and social media, the campaign also seeks to raise awareness of motorcycle, pedestrian, bike and child passenger safety throughout the summer. 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The Lions beat up on everybody in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference, winning the league title, but it was league foe Leslie who downed them in the Division 3 District Semifinals at Leslie High School Monday. The Blackhawks pulled out a 4-1 victory, getting an outstanding pitching per­ formance from Joe Crow. “He pitched lights out. He didn’t pitch anything like that earlier in the season, so that was a big difference. He was on and throwing strikes and getting ahead and getting outs,” said Lion head coach Bryan Carpenter. His pitcher was good too, with senior Beau Johnson striking out eight and allow­ ing just four Leslie hits. One of those Leslie hits was a solo home run in the second inning which put the Blackhawks in front. Things just didn’t go for Johnson as they had all sea­ son on the scoreboard. He finished second on the Lions’ all-time list for wins in a career with 24, tying Greg Lenz, one win behind Scot Lenz’s school record of 25. Leslie added two runs in the top of the fifth and then one more in the top of the seventh. Gunner Tobias set school records for stolen bases with 27 and walks with 25. Tobias singled in his ’ first at bat Monday, but was caught trying to steal second base in the bottom ofthe first inning. Tobias had two of the • Lions’ six hits. Andrew Brighton was 2-4 and Peyton Rourke and Drew Allen had one hit each. Alec Hosmer Maple Valley’s Drew Allen dives back to the bag at first as the Blackhawks try a pick-off in their Division 3 District Semifinal at Leslie High School Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) ended the year with the Lion’s single season hit by pitch record, getting plunked 20 times which is just four off the state record. With the six hits, the abil­ ity to draw walks and be hit by a pitch here and there the Lions had no trouble getting base runners Monday against the Blackhawks, but they did have trouble getting them home. “We left- 11 runners on Nashville village president resigns by Shari Carney Staff Writer A letter of resignation from Nashville Village Council President Frank Dunham has ended specula­ tion about the longtime council member’s absence from several past meetings. Dunham’s letter was read at the council’s regular May 28 meeting at . which Dunham was also not pres­ ent and during which President Pro-tem Mike Kenyon was installed by unanimous vote to replace Dunham. Dunham has served on the Nashville Village Council since 1994 and as president since 2001. Though some of his recent absences have been due to vacation time, Dunham did indicate during a followup conversation with the'Maple Valley News this week that there were some deeper .considerations involved in his decision. “I felt it’s time for a change in leadership,” said Dunham. “Sometimes it’s better to stand back and.give yourself a break — like when a pitcher needs a relief pitcher.” Dunham is confident in Kenyon and the current council’s decision-making abilities and leadership. “This is an excellent In this file photo, Frank Dunham, who has resigned his position as president of the Nashville Village Council, is remov­ ing signs bearing the like­ ness of Charles Putnam left in his yard as part of a fundraiser for the Putnam District Library. council,” he continued. “I have left it in good hands ... Mike is good. I can’t say anything negative. I wish him my best. “It’s been an experience. I enjoyed the council and the people I worked with.” The council has been buf- feted the past several months with the medical leave and subsequent dismissal of for­ mer Police Chief Jerry Schray. “I haven’t met the new chief, but he comes highly recommended,” said Dunham. “He’ll probably do an outstanding job.” The new chief is Chris Koster. Koster, from Allegan, was chosen from a field of 18 applicants. He was appointed in mid-April. Kenyon, a Nashville native, has served on the council for approximately 12 years and half of that time as pro-tem to Dunham. Kenyon’s work career includes 30-plus years in manufacturing, some of the time as a supervisor, at Clark Equipment in Battle Creek and Carefree Building Products in Charlotte. “I’m a Nashville guy,” said Kenyon.. “This has been my home my whole life except for two years in the military and college ... There is good energy in this town. We are blessed with excellent employees, and we have a very energetic coun­ cil. All of them are capable to be village president.” Energy will be needed. This council is fresh off the heels of a streetscape and water main project and is poised to embark on a sewer project. In addition to Kenyon, council trustees include Mary Coll, Lori Courtney, Darren Fisher, Johnny Hartwell and Terry Zoerman. There will be a posting to fill Kenyon’s trustee position. Kenyon, Coll and Courtney have initiated a committee to bring employ­ ment opportunities to the village. The committee will be receiving assistance from Cindy Vujea and the Barry County Economic Development Alliance. Kenyon said the commit­ tee is something he has been thinking about for awhile. He said he is not expecting anything overnight and real­ izes there are guidelines to be met, plans to put in place, tax incentives to encourage business developers and possibly securing property to develop an industrial park. He had high praise for the Nashville Route 66 Business District comprised of 48 local businesses. “God bless our business­ es,” he said, “but they can only employ so many.” The committee plans to meet later this month with an exact date and time yet to be determined. base,” Carpenter said. “We just could never get the big hit with runners in scoring position. We left the bases loaded twice.” The last time came in the bottom ofthe seventh inning. Brighton and Tobias both singled with one out in the bottom of the seventh, then after a fly-out, Johnson and Rourke walked to plate one See LIONS, pg. 10 Stewart earns state medal by clearing the bar at 9-0 The area sent three girls to the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Track & Field Finals at Both Maple Valley girls at the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Track & Field Finals finished in the top ten in their events Saturday at Comstock Park High School. One of them earned a state medal The Lions’ Jadelyn Stewart cleared the bar at 9 feet in the pole vault, and earned the eighth place medal, adding that to an impressive season that included conference and regional championships in the pole vault as well as a sixth-place finish at the Lansing Area Honor Roll meet. Stewart was one of six girls .who cleared the bar at 9-0 Saturday but not 9-6, besting the rest of the group on the number of attempts to claim the state medal. Stephanie Lambeth from Frankenmuth set a new Division 3 state meet record by clearing the bar at 12-3 to win the event. The Maple Valley girls’ team also sent Olivia Ricketts to the finals in the discus. She placed tenth with See MEDAL, page 3 In This Issue • Seniors encouraged to follow God’s path at baccalaureate • Students achieve presidential and national awards • Fuller Street Patriotic Field Day features two days of activities • Lion softball falls to Leslie in district �Pago 2 — Ju* Say 'As Mvaftaed m the Maple Valley News' Saturday June 6 2015 Seniors encouraged to follow God’s path at baccalaureate Scott Daniel*, owner of Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, is the keynote speaker for baccalaureate by Shari Carney Staff Writer Testimonies, prayers and praise were in the air Thursday. June 4. at the Maple Valley High School's baccalaureate. This service, held annual ly just prior to commence­ ment. was tn the high school auditorium and included sen­ iors their parents, guardians, friends and family. Several area churches were repre­ sented. The evening began with a processional performed by members of the high schixil band under the direction of Ryan Rosin Pastor Michael Chapman of Nashville Baptist Church, was the mas ter of ceremonies. Audrey Potter, from Nashville Assembly of God. gave a welcome to the 20plus seniors in attendance. She was followed by an address from Superintendent Michelle Falcon. Falcon challenged the seniors to key in on three points: belief in themselves, hope and confi­ dence to achieve dreams, and give of themselves. “I'm so proud to be your superintendent." said Falcon. "Proud and happy." Pastor Dan Smith from Vermontville Bible Church set the tone with a prayer of thanksgiving. “Thank you, God, that you are intimately involved in our Jives,” prayed Smith. “We ask for your guidance and direction on every stu­ dent here." The worship team took to the stage and led the song “Start a Fire." Senior Justin Heinsen read Scripture from Deuteronomy 3I:8 and Ephesians 1:17-21. The first of two student testimonies was delivered by Jadelyn Stewart. She thanked her family and pas­ tors for aiding her in her faith. Ryan Hickey, representing Grace Community Church, spoke about the relationship Jesus had with his disciples. “Jesus spent three to four years with his disciples mod­ eling his life” said Hickey. “He watched them struggle, helped them to grow, nurture and develop relationships. Cody Hall hugs his dad, Ted Hall, at the baccalaureate service in the high school auditorium Thursday evening. . A worship team, comprised of pastors, underclassmen and seniors, performs at the baccalaureate service Thursday, June 4. He knew the importance of investing.” Hickey had the seniors stand, find someone who had invested in them and give hugs of appreciation. “Go make disciples that make disciples,” said Hickey. The worship team sang “Your Grace is Enough.” Emma McGIocklin gave a personal testimony. She said she needed a church and fel­ lowship with other believers. It was a mission trip to Niagara, N.Y., where she grew in her faith. Pastor Joe Benedict of Vermontville Bible Church introduced the keynote speaker, Scott Daniels, owner of Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Daniels is married and has two daughters. In addition to his family and business, he trains and competes in iron man events. These competi­ tions include a 26-mile marathon followed by a 2.4­ mile swim and a 112 mile bicycle race. “The path to success never changes,” said Daniels. “There is a beginning, a mid­ dle and a end. This is a walk of faith — of focus ... you can’t see down the path very far. “I guarantee you’ll get off your path. When you do take one step back ... it’s right there.” The service concluded with the worship team singing “In Christ Alone.” A cookie reception fol­ lowed. 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Main St., Nashville • 517^852^0313 F°r your convenience, please use back entrance �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 6,2015 — Page 3 Staff of the month is Mary Lesage Mary Lesage is the Maple Valley Schools Staff of the Month, nominated by her peers, Kelly Hoefler and Jeff Byrne. “Mary works really hard at various projects around here many of them behind the scenes without needing or wanting any credit or spotlight,” said Byrne. “The best example I have is the recent senior trip to Washington D.C.,” added Hoefler. “As one of the sen­ ior class advisors, I helped a little with some ofthe details and was able to travel with Maiy and the class on their trip. Throughout the trip, lit­ tle by little, it became clear to me how much extra work Mary puts into the planning and organizing of this huge event. She had things planned right down to the minute but was also calm and relaxed when we hit minor snags here and there. “I know the seniors appre­ ciated her efforts and her treatment of them. A few of them commented on the fact that they loved the free time that we gave them to explore the city and museums on their own. They appreciated it so much, in fact, they took up a collection and bought her a T-shirt, mug, and pen as a thank you.” “There is a lot of hard work that many don’t see, but it is our job,” said Lesage. “I can’t see myself doing any other job. I love working with the students and being there for them.” Lesage said she grew up in the Nashville area and gradu­ ated from Maple Valley. “I had awesome teachers and coaches who cared and This month’s selection for the Staff of the Month Award is Mary Lesage (right) who received the honor from Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon. gave much more than a his­ tory lesson or a math lesson,” she said. “So, after going off to college and traveling a lot with my husband and chil­ dren during my husband’s military years, I wanted to come back to Maple Valley to teach so I could give back to the community what someone gave me. There is a special place in my heart teaching here. I have taught in many other school sys­ tems, but I truly can say Maple Valley is home. “I enjoy myjob and I want to give back to the students and it has been a pleasure teaching at Maple Valley. Yes, teaching comes with hard work and stress but in the end it is all worth it. There is an inner satification that comes with working with the students. The com­ passion I have for the stu­ dents is hard to put into words, but if 1 can make a difference in one student then all the hard work was worth it. “Its not just about teaching the subject matter, its about being there for the students, being positive, listening to them, hearing their stories, being a role model for them, s, and teaching life lessons along the way,” she conclud­ ed. Every Hero Has a Story at Putnam this summer “You don’t have to have super powers to be a super hero,” is a line from the mod­ em Disney classic “Super Buddies.” It's also the overall idea of Putnam District Library’s summer reading program, ‘Evety Hero Has a Story.’ This is a self-driven reading program with scheduled events for preschool, school­ age youth, teens, and adults. Kick off is Friday, June 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Putnam Park with Superhero Training Camp. A light din­ ner will be served. Families can sign up to be Super Readers, and kids will have a chance to run the Superhero training course. The course will be under the supervision of local community heroes: members of the Maple Valley coaching staff. The Castleton-Maple Grove ambulance will be fitting new bike helmets. Helmets are provided from a partner­ ship between local Rotary Clubs and the Pennock Foundation. Representative Michael Callton has donated new bikes to be given away as well to families who regis- ter and receive the helmets. In case ofrain, this event will move to the Maple Valley High School’s gymnasium. Costumes are not required but are encouraged. To prepare for the Superhero Training Course, the library is hosting two opportunities for kids to con­ struct their own superhero costumes. By visiting several stations, parents can help kids decorate a cape, make power reading cuffs and a mask, invent a locator bea­ con, decorate a super shield, and make an activation ring. This will earn them an offi­ cial hero ID card and fly through the photo booth. Creation sessions are Saturday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday, June 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Summer reading events for preschool through fifth grade will be Wednesdays at 11 a.m. beginning June 17 and ending July 22. Each week a group of community super heroes will visit, often bringing vehicles with them, and sometimes animals. Activities will be provided for various age groups. Even if unable to attend events, persons can participate by reading, accomplish- ing local community hero tasks each week, and doing activities at the library. Sign ups continue June 13 through July 3. The library is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Like” the library page on Facebook or visit the website at www.putnamlib.org. Vacation Bible School in Nashville Nashville Assembly of God’s Vacation Bible School will be Monday to Friday, June 15 to 19,9 a.m. to noon. All children 4 years old through sixth grade are wel­ come. Prizes and give aways will be at the end of the pro­ gram. The church is located on 735 Reed Street. Sgt. Dwayne “World’s Funniest Cop” Gill entertains first grade students at Fuller Street Elementary Tuesday, June 2. World’s Funniest Cop adds humor to lessons Sgt. Dwayne Gill was at Fuller Street Elementary last Tuesday to talk to the first graders. Gill began his career as a U.S. Marine, and has worked for the Michigan State Police for over 20 years. He discussed his background, the job of a police officer and their role in the community plus the importance of making safe choices. Gill tours nationwide as a professional comedian. He has opened for people such as Kevin Hart and has been featured on nationally syndi­ cated radio shows. In 2005, he won the title of “World’s Funniest Cop.” “He was very entertaining for the students,” said Alissa Whitford, teacher. “We all really enjoyed his presenta­ tion and the students are already asking if he can come back next year.” MEDAL, continued from page 1 a throw of 106-10, just about four feet shy ofthe final state medalist. “Both these young ladies did a greatjob all year,” said Maple Valley girls’ track and field coach Trent Harvey. “I’m very proud of these young ladies.” Pewamo-Westphalia’s girls edged Lambeth’s Frankenmuth team 62-59.5 at the top of the girls’ standings to win the state championship, with Manistee a close third with 57 points. Ithaca, in fourth place, was a little way back with 38 points. The P-W Pirates were led by their sprinters, with the team of Brenna Wirth, Kelly Thelen, Gabbie Hummel and Marissa Wirth winning the 800-meter relay in 1 minute 45.19 seconds and Sarah Barrett, Claudia Heckman, Hummel and Wirth winning the 400-meter relay in 50.56 seconds. Annie Fuller from Manistee and Hailey Stockford from Sanford­ Meridian won two individual events each. Fuller took the 1600-meter run in 4:57.40 and the 800 in 2:09.61, a new D3 finals meet record. Stockford won the 200meter dash in 25.11 and the 100 in 12.07. Jackson Lumen Christi won the boys’ team title with 44 points, followed by Hillsdale 37, Clinton 30, Sanford-Meridian 27 and Benzie Central 26 in the top five. Potluck luncheon for seniors in Vermontville The Senior Luncheon Get Together will be Wednesday, June 10 at the Vermontville United Methodist Church. This is a potluck open to those aged 55-plus. Bring a dish to pass, everything else is furnished. “We'd love to have you come,” said Lois Hammonds. “We promise good food, friendly conver­ sation and a relaxing atmos­ phere. Hope to see you then.” The church is located on 108 N. Main St. Nashville HSR. EXPRES STOP - SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 517-852-0868 V You’re In, You ’re Out... You re h Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC me �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 6,2015 Students achieve presidential and national awards Third graders achieving the Presidential Fitness Challenge Award are (front row, from left) Hunter Anderson, Thomas Gordon, Madison Koons, Gabe Raffler, Lilly Achieving the Presidential Fitness Challenge Award for the fifth grade are (front Faurot, Ayden Wilkes, Evan Brandenburg, (back) Andrew Shepard, Areanlee row, from left) Lauren Upright, Olivia Williams, James Wiser, Derek Myers, (back) Depyper, Emma Koons, Mya Sutfin, Lilly Steele, Connor Joseph, and Callan Hoefler.Alexis Booher, Owen Bailey and Matthew Slaght. Since September, the stu­ Brandenburg, Lilly Faurot, dents in Andrew Peabody’s Gabriel Raffler, and Ayden physical education classes Wilkes. Fourth graders — Aiden have been striving to attain goals set by the Presidential Derusha, Alex Nelson, Scott, Abeni Fitness Challenge. Third to Dezirae fifth graders have six Hartwell, Emma Kirby, required assessments. The Cayden Scott, Chase assessments are the mile run, Rathbum, Jordan Draper, sit ups, v-sit and reach, pull- Breonna Lawhead and Lydia ups, flex arm hang, and the Schilz. shuttle run. Each measures Fifth graders — Derek and tests a different area. Myers, Lauren Upright, Goals are based on gender Olivia Williams, James and age. The two levels are Wiser, Owen Bailey, Alexis presidential or national. Booher and Matthew Slaght. Presidential is the more diffi­ Students earning the cult of the two. National Fitness Challenge Students earning the Award are: Presidential Fitness Third graders — Lily Challenge Award are: Bolton, Blake Burkett, Third graders — Greanlee Chyanne Hanselman, Eion DePyper, Callan Hoefler, Lawhead, Nadia Martin, Conor Joseph, Emma Koons, Owen McGlocklin, Bryce Bo Lincoln, Andrew Miller, Caleb Musser, Emma Shepard, Lillian Steele, Mya Pierce, Hunter Redmond, Sutfin, Hunter Anderson, Kaleah Reese, Azaleah Thomas Gordon, Lucas Barlow, Diesel Curtis, Evan Hopkins, Madison Koons, Derusha, Hogan Hillard, Haylee Shook, Evan Ashton Kikendall, Nicholas Now Accepting Registration for Summer Camps! No need to travel far away to get professional training this summer! We’re bringing it to you! 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Earning the Presidential Fitness Challenge Award for fourth grade are (front row, from left) Lydia Schilz, Emma Kirby, Breonna Lawhead, Abeni Hartwell, Dezirae Scott, (back) Cayden Scott, Jordan Draper, Chase Rathbum, Alex Nelson. (Not pictured is Aidan Derusha) Martin, Aidan Patrick, Jericho Payne, Trevor Rutledge, Brody Trowbridge, Taylon Williams, Alexa Reitz, Camden Carpenter, Jay Coe, Macey Dunham, Alex Graham, Aidn Johnson, Robert Laws, Autumn Leo, Wade Mitchell, Mykalea Scurlock, and Blaine Woodmansee. Fourth graders — Brinna Cobb, Tristyn Collins, Ryan Finkler, John Haney, Hailey Kikendall, Andrew Pena, Amber Rabideau, Tyler Rose, Patience Widenhofer, Logan Wiggington, Anthony Robinson, Jason Eastidge, Torin Bell, Casey Bowerman, Chevy Coumaya, Brayden Dunlap, Anastasia Harmon, Harley Kikendall, Addyson Raffler, Holly Rosin, Tre Sisson, Caleb Williams, Calvin Allwadt, Adam Blakely, Melania Granger, Reece Proctor-Burhans, Caden Shroad, Cameron Sprague, and Evelyn Hartwick. Fifth graders Seifer Atchley, Garrett Backe, Bill Burkett, Katie Chuhak, Karlie Dahms, Caden Faurot, Westin Fisher, Kaylee Grinage, Jakob Harwood, Blake Lincoln, Olivia Roush, Andrew Sebastian, Sophia Cochran, Ivy Bolton, Elizabeth Christopher, Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Kenneth Curtis, Gracelynn DePyper, Marissa Duffey, June 6 4-H County Shoot, 8 a.m., Barry County Paige Hopkins, Nathaniel Conservation Club Hussey, Kara Kirchoff, June 7 Open Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Carsen Musser, Cassidy Center Simpson, Jamie Steele and June 8 Horse Developmental Meeting, 7 p.m., Jayden Rice. Expo Center CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 9 June 13 June 14 Group Caros June 16 project June 17 seeking ladders June 18 Group Cares will be in Nashville Thursday to Saturday, July 16 to 25, assisting homeowners with a variety ofprojects. The group is in need of 42 ladders to borrow. The ladders need to be in a variety of sizes from 8 to 32 feet. Contact Ben Page at 517-852-9819 and leave a message for more informa­ tion. June 20 June 22 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6 p.m., location TBA 4-H Horse Point Show, 8:30 a.m., Expo Center Goat Mandatory Meeting, 2 p.m., Pavilion, Expo Center Young Clover Bash, 5:30 p.m., Expo Center Poultry Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m., Kay Booth’s house Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Mandatory Poultry Meeting, 10 a.m., Expo. Center :.., •-? - j :. Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Old Hastings Public Library 4-H Dog Agility & Showmanship Clinic, 10 a^m., Expo Center Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center Rabbit Showmanship & Agility Clinic & Market Tattooing, 6 p.m., Expo Center Fair Superintendents Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center Live Goat Carcass Judging, 6 p.m., Expo Center �Just Say “As Advertised in the Mapte VaBey News* Satunlay. June 6. 2015 —Page5 NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE June is National Safety Month The National Safety Council has designated June as Safety Month. The follow­ ing information is also avail­ able at www.nsc.org: • Car Crashes. Nearly 100 people die every day on roadways in preventable car crashes. Alcohol, speeding, fatigue and distraction are the most common crash fac­ tors. • Drank driving. Every two minutes, a person is injured in a drank driving crash, and about two in three people will be involved in a drunk driving crash in their lifetime. The .08 national BAC average is not neces­ sarily a true indicator of impairment Impairment begins at the first drink. risk four to five times. • Speeding. Speeding • Detracted driving. Cell requires much longer to stop phone users - handheld or or slow down. Speeding hands-free - are four times as crashes are more deadly too. likely to crash. Hands-free is because crash energy not risk-free, because the increases along with speed. mind is distracted by the Speeding is prevalent among conversation and unable to teens; more than halfofteens adequately focus on the task killed in crashes were speed­ ofdriving. iing. • Teen driving. Half of all • Fatigue. Researchers teens will be involved in a believe fatigue is involved in crash before graduating from more crashes than reported. high school. This is due to People who sleep six to inexperience, trouble with seven hours per night are merging, making safe turns, twice as likely to be involved judging gaps in traffic and in a crash as those sleeping driving the right speed for eight hours or more; while conditions. people sleeping less than five All drivers can help save hours increase their crash lives on the road by observ- Car roll Dennis Lamie NASHVILLE, MI Carroll Dennis Lamie, age 73,of Nashville and Arkansas, went home to be with his wife Barb and the Lord on May 30,2015. “Denny” was born September 6, 1941 to Carroll “Pete” and Joyce (Jones) Lamie. He grew up in Nashville and graduated from Nashville High School in 1959. He loved sports and excelled in track, loved to tell everyone that he was the fastest kid in town. As an adult he played men's soft­ ball. After high school, he began work at General Motors, which he loved to refer to as Generous Motors. He took a short break to 'Serve our country in the Army from 1965 to 1967, where he was able to travel to several countries. On his return home he returned to GM to work and retired in 1993. He married Janice (Armour), February 17, 1968. They had two daugh­ ters Carol and Kerri. He enjoyed cheering his daugh­ ters on in their sports endeavors. He coached both girls early on in their softball careers. He never met a stranger, loved to talk and spend time at the local restaurants, whichever town he lived in to keep up on cur­ rent events. He was always active in the community; supporting the Harvest Festival, organizing softball leagues and tournaments and helped organize and build the softball diamonds behind the stores in Nashville. He also enjoyed his time at Sandyland Park, where he ran a store selling tees and hats. He cherished his auto­ graphed cowboy hat. He married Barbara (Strotheide) December 29, 1989. The two of them moved to Arkansas where he 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 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David 4 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 am. Sunday: AM. Worship ......... 11 am. Evening Worship..... ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting....... ................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST . CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Basetine 4 Church Roads <2 mfcs east ot M-66 on BaseMw) Church Service ... Sunday School...... .,. .9 a.m. 1030 am. (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: AM. Worship ......... P.M. Worship............ ...11 am. .............6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ................................ 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE loved to fish, and hunt crit­ ters and snakes. He returned to Michigan after Barb's death. He and Barb were members of Four Square Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Barb. He is survived by his brother, Roger (Margret) Lamie; daughters, Carol (Rob) Mack, and Kerri (Mike) Spillane; grand­ daughters, Elaine Ledbetter, and Jordan and Shelby Mack; stepchildren, Robbin (Jay) Rice, Ryen (Sue) Strotheide, RaeLynn (Jeff) Strotheide, Rachelle (Rob) Williams, Robert (Waynette) Strotheide,- Reid Strotheide; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren Funeral services were held at Fort Custer National Cemetery on Friday, June 5, 2015, with Rev. Randy Leiter officiating. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions can be made to the charity of donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service. Relevant Practical Teaching. Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups. Leadership Training . PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: graceOgc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mfc north of Vermontville Hwy. WTZMfOS . Sunday Morning Worship: 930 am .Children's Sunday School: 930 am. . Adult Sunday School: 10:50 am United Methodet Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship............................ 9:45 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S Main St. Vermontville. Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 10.00 am .................... Church Service 11.00 am .......................... FedowsNp AH Are WelcomeI PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (VInWe East at 5 m south ofNastnOle) Sunday School........................... 10 AM. Service............................ 11:15 P.M. Service.................................. 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY ing these suggestions: • If drinking, designate a sober driver. • Drive the appropriate speed for conditions. • Get plenty of sleep before you drive; schedule regular breaks. • Turn off the cell phone. • Practice with a teen, even after he or she is licensed. Parental involvement signifi­ cantly reduces teens* crash risk Sources: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Insurance Institutefor Highway Safety, National Safety Council, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, June 8 Pulled pork, comon the cob, coleslaw, orange, bun. Tuesday, June 9 Sweet and sour chicken, brown rice, cauliflower, tossed salad, grapes. Wednesday, June 10 Turkey and and. Cheddar cheese, broccoli cheddar soup, tossed salad, banana, bun. Thursday, June 11 Volunteer Recognition Program. All Sites closed. Friday, June 12 Beef and cheese burrito, sauce, sour cream and salsa, com, tossed salad, apple. granola bar. Wednesday, June 10 Taco meat, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, pineapple, maca­ roni salad, tortilal chips. Thursday, June 11 Cheese cubes and club crackers, kidney bean salad, tropical fruit, cookie. Friday, June 12 Sliced turkey and pro­ volone cheese, coleslaw, pineapple, bun. Activities Calendar Monday, June 8 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.tn.; Painting Club I p.m.; HandCrafts 12:45-2:30 p.m.. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H.W.N Reminiscence. Tuesday, June 9 Hastings: Play Wii 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.;Board Home Delivered Meeting 2 p.m. Hearty Menu Wednesday, June 10 Monday, June 8 Hastings: Card Making 9 Hamburger, roasted pota­ a.m.; Music with Sam; toes, green beans, orange, Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; bun. Parkinson’s Group 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 Woodland: Skipbo and Sweet and sour chicken, Shuffleboard. brown rice, peas, carrots, Thursday, June 11 fruit cup. Volunteer Luncheon. All Wednesday, June 10 sites closed. No congregate Goulash, carrots,, green meals. RSVP Father’s Day beans, fruit cup. Party. Thursday, June 11 Friday, June 12 Pork chop, mixed vegeta­ Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; bles, cauliflower, banana, Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails whole wherat roll. 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Bridge 1 Friday, June 12 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Burrito with sauce, refried Shuffleboard. beans, broccoli, apple. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, June 8 Bagel with cream cheese, cottage cheese, grapes, fruit punch. Tuesday, June 9 Ham pasta salad, marinat­ ed vegetables, diced peaches, NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School....... ........... 9:45a AM. Service.......... ............... 11 P.M. Service.......... ................ 6 Wed. Service ....................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service..... ...930 am. Sunday School....... ...1130 am. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 4 Berryville Rd.) Sunday Worship ................. 8:30 ajn Other Prayer Walk. U.M. Women, Bible Study. Mission Projects 4 more. .PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN . Phone 517-852-1993 .. IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West W.orship . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: ...........9:15 am. Morning Prayer .......... 1130 am. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 TradMonal 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for an services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway 4 Ionia Rd. Sunday AM. Worship .. .1030 am. 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 ................ 930 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church. Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School...... :45 am. Worship Service ... ... 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...... 8 p.m. Wed. Evening Service . .630 p.m. AWAN ...... 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-7263526 AduR and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11.00 am. United MetrodM Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 p.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-7283526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 930 am. Sunday Worship 1030 am. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 oeesior# �Page 6 — Jud Say ‘As Mvertmed in the Maple Valley News* Saturday. June 6,2015 Fuller Street Patriotic Field Day celebrates with two days of activities Students at Fuller Street Elementary compete in a tug-of-war match this past Thursday. They get some assistance from U.S. Army personnel who visited the event For Extraordinary Health Care, LOOK TO PENNOCK With offices throughout the region, the Pennock Physician Network (PPN) is here to help you and your family lead a healthier life. With the highest caliber of care and our one-of-a-kind Pennock personal service, we're exactly the type of health care you've been searching for. uncan Seume, a fifth grade student in Ashleigh Smit’s class, tumbles down an inflatable slide at the Fuller Elementary Field Day this past Thursday. Marlene Berens, DNP Racheal Brooker, NP R. 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For information contact the office directly or call our Physician Network Pennock Physician Referral line at Find us anytime at pennockheahh.com 269-945-1749. Kaylee Grinage, a fifth grader in Laurie Pettingill’s class, races through an obstacle course at Fuller Street Elementary’s Field Day this past Thursday, June 4. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 6,2015 — Page 7 Destiny Blase hurls a football at Fuller Street Elementary’s Field Day this past Thursday, June 4. Before she was handed the football, Blase had to spin with her forehead on the end of a bat until dizzy. Day takes the fast approach to filling the jug at the end of the obstacle course. The students are in Alexa Gilbert’s fourth grade class. Michigan Legislature increases tax certification . fees The fee for tax certifica­ tions on warranty deeds, land contracts, condominium mas­ ter deeds, and similar docu­ ments will increase from $1 to $5 after legislation passed the Michigan House and Senate and was signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on May 26. The fee is collected on behalf of the county treasurer by the Register of Deeds as part of the document record­ ing process and goes into effect July 1. “Folks will want to make sure and have the extra few dollars on hand to pay for tax certificates on their land con­ Audrey Burpee, a kindergarten student at Fuller veyances,” said Eaton Street Elementary, digs in a pail of cooked spaghetti to County ’ Treasurer Bob retrieve puzzle pieces. Robinson. The county treasurer is custodian of all county funds. By Michigan statute, the treasurer also records county revenue, collects delinquent property taxes, manages property forfeitures, is the custodian of all property tax rolls and certifications, and manages the issuance of dog licenses. Robinson also serves on the Eaton County Elections Commission and is chairperson for the county’s Property Assessment Clean Energy district. For more information, go to www.eatoncountytreasurer.org. Variety o Check out all our Speci al Service • Business Cards • Greeting Cards • Color Copies • Printing & Design • Big Prints & Posters • Brochures Call any time for Maple Valley News classifledads 269-945-9554 B • Folding & Laminating • Plastic Binding • Custom Rubber Stamps • Photo Books • Film & Digital Photo Processing and more! Katelynn Shook prepares to leap from the inflatable slide at the Fuller Street Elementary Field Day this past Wednesday. Katelynn is in Nichole Hansen’s Young Fives class. 1351 N. Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269*945-9105 OPEN MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8:00 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M. �Page 8 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday June 6,2015 Memories of the Past This week in Nashville history Thu “Memories of the Past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News June 4, 1985. She wrote: Today's column looks at this week in Nashville his­ tory. Thefollowing excerpts are gleaned from the Nashville Ancient History column published in The Nashville News from near the turn ofthe century into the 1930s, from the Turning Back the Pagesfeature ofthe 1940 Io 1960s, andfrom var­ ious early issues of The News. 1874 Richard Graham, living southwest of this vil­ lage, has traveled in 33 slates, has twice traveled the entire length of the Mississippi River, has had innumerable hairbreadth escapes but never was severely injured until last Saturday, when he cut offthe end of his left thumb with a little hatchet. 1875 — Nine persons were baptized in the river Sunday — seven Methodists and two Adventists. 1878 — Wheat is worth $1 a bushel in Nashville, while the price in Hastings, Marshall and Battle Creek is only 95 cents ... Wheat farm­ ers of Castleton Township are complaining bitterly of the ravages of the Hessian fly1880 More rain and none of it needed. Ruckle When a new exchange and Sons’ dam at Morgan for the Citizens Telephone was carried away by the high Company was completed water, as was Walker and in Nashville early June Norton’s dam at Barryville. 1902, one of the two day- VILLAGE COUNCIL VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDINANCE 5-28-2015 Council Member Hartwell, supported by Council Member Court­ ney, moved the adoption of the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 10-8-81, EN­ TITLED “ AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR CONTROL AND REGULATION OF OUTDOOR PARKING, ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND/OR ABANDONMENT OF JUNK, INCLUDING JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES, AND JUNK FARM EQUIPMENT, WITHIN ALL AREAS OF THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS OR­ DINANCE AND TO REPEAL ANY ORDINANCE OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.” THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Amendment of Section 2, Ordinance No. 10-8-1981. That Section 2, Ordinance No. 10-8-81 is amended to read in its entirety as follows: SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS: The term “private premises" shall mean any lot or parcel of land owned or occupied by any person, firm or corporation, wheth­ er or not improved with any dwelling, house, building or other Structure, whether inhabited or temporarily or continuously unin­ habited or vacant. The term junk" ■hell mean miscellaneous solid wasfe.rubbish. scrap, debris, and redalmabfe material located outeide of a completely enclosed building, including, but net limited to. paper, rage, ecrap metal and equipment, glass, household appliances, garbage, tires, junk vehicles, vehi­ cle parts, or motor vehicles that are inoperable, partially diemantled, wrecked, or abandoned.excluding farm ma­ chinery. SECTION 2. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be published in accordance with state law and shall become effective twenty (20) days after its adoption or upon its publication, whichever occurs later. time operators was Miss Lina Roe, later Mrs. Carl Tuttle, seen in this circa1925 photo. The first switchboard was located in 1898 above Liebhauser’s pharmacy, but by April 1902 the com­ pany began fitting up rooms over Mrs. O.M. Beck’s millinery shop to provide the village with 24hour phone service. Later the switchboard was moved above the old post office. This is the third time in 14 months that the latter dam has been washed out. 1881 —- George Bowers, editor of the Hastings Banner, was in Nashville and called upon The News Thursday. His lips encircled a fifteen-cent cigar and a real linen collar encircled his neck ... all of which are straws indicating the pros­ perity of the Banner under his management 1883 — Postmaster Parady moved the post office into the new building on the east side of Main Street Saturday night. John Brown has moved his shoe shop into the old post office building. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: PASSED and adopted by the Village of Nashville, Michigan on 5-28- 2015. AU teal eMate advertising in this newspa­ YEAS: Courtney, Fisher, Hartwell, Kenyon, Coll, Zoerman NAYS: none ABSENT: Dunham per is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Mjc higan Cml Rjphn Act wtocb collective­ ly make it illegal to advertise “any prefer ence, limitation or cbscnminatiOD based on race, cofor, religion, sex, handicap, Ordinance No.5-28-2015 adopted. status, national origin, ape or marital status. « an intention. to make any such preference limitation or Am mi—lais " Familial status Mike Kenyon, President Pro Tern Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk includes children under die age of 18 Ifvmg widi parents at legal cwtodum pregnant I, Cathy Lentz, the Clerk for the Village of Nashville, Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that the forgoing is a true and accurate copy of an ordinance adopted by the village Council of the Village of Nashville at a regular meeting held on 5-28-15. Cathy Lentz, Village Clerk Adopted: 5-28-15 Published: 6-6-15 Effective: 6-26-15 women and people securing custody of chil­ dren unde^lS. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are here­ by informed that all dwellings advertised in this Dewvpaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination caD the Fair Housing Center at 616-451- 744 Seven Methodists and two Adventists were baptized on a Sunday in early June 1875 in the Thomapple River at Nashville, a popular place for such ceremonies of that era. This unidentified gathering at the river took place later, sometime after the iron bridge was installed in 1899. Methodists formed a congregation in Nashville in 1866; Adventists organized a few years later under direction of Elder Philip Holler, a local miller. 1885 — Lucy Rice, owner of a mortgage upon the Methodist Episcopal Church of this village, has commenced proceedings for foreclosure. The amount claimed to be due and unpaid is $1,385.50, and the date of sale of the premises is fixed for Aug. 28. However we do not opine that our Methodist brethren will allow their splendid edifice to be sold. 1888 — Several accidents occurred during the starting of the teams in the proces­ sion on Decoration Day, but all of minor importance. 1889 — Maple Street, from which dirt has been taken to grade up crosswalks and bridge approaches, should now be graded down so as to look more like a street and less like the back lot of a 40-acre farm. 1893 —■ Omo Strong of Tacoma, Wash., is spending a few days with friends in Nashville (Strong, who came to Nashville in 1873 from Lawton and founded The Nashville News that year, became a publisher of trade journals on the West Coast after selling the paper in 1888 to employee Len Feighner.) 1898 — Coming to Nashville June 14, Terry’s big tent show, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” the world’s largest and best, with a sect of 50 people, herd of Algerian Shetland ponies, pack of man-eating Siberian blood­ hounds and other great attractions. There will be a street parade at noon, grand concert at 7 p.m., and the doors will open at 7:30. 1900 — The wool market in Nashville has been some­ thing fierce during the last week and a large amount of wool has been marketed. The price has ranged as high as 28 cents a pound for washed wool ... Wheat is up to 67 cents and farmers are smil­ ing. 1901 An estimated one-third ofthe school population has the measles. 1902 — The n w exchange for the Citizens Telephone Company now is completed and in operation. Ed Mayo has charge of affairs at night, and in the daytime Miss McMore is assisted by Miss Lina Roe. 1903 — Two young men visiting The News office on press night last week accidentally upset and pied [ink blotched] a page form while tusseling. As a result, The News force Worked far info the night but had the papers ready when the post office opened. 1906 - J.B. Kraft had on sale yesterday the first home­ grown strawberries of the season. They were brought in by David Flory and were of excellent quality. 1908 —- In all probability, Nashville will have a sewer system started within a few weeks. 1911 — Roy Wolf, one of Nashville’s boys and well known here, will give a stereopticon temperance address at the opera house in this village next Sunday evening. Those who have heard this lecture say it is a good one and well worth hearing. We bespeak for Roy aa good ood house house. The The several several churches will take up their evening service and attend the service at the opera house. 1923 Nashville beat Hastings Friday night, 7-1, thereby winning the right to represent Barry County in the big annual baseball game with Charlotte next week. Sprague was a little off form and allowed Hastings five hits. Teddy Townsend made a home run in the second and got a three-bagger in the fifth. 1925 — Annual com­ mencement exercises for Nashville High School grad­ uates will be held June 11 in the opera house. This year’s class of 29 is the largest in the history of the school. 1927 Dave Kunz is redecorating his ice cream parlor this week. 1928 — The annual alum­ ni banquet ofNashville High School was held Friday night at the Methodist Community House. President Chester Smith introduced Charles Dahlhouser as toastmaster and a fine program followed. Elected as officers for the next ear were Carl A next year were Carl A. Douse Jr., vicepresident; Gladys Miller, secretary; and C.O. Mason, treasurer. , 1929 — Three companies are reported making leases of farms around Barry County and particularly in this end of the county. Reports coming in during the past week or two are to the effect that con­ siderable pressure is being brought to bear to get farm­ ers to deliver properly exe­ cuted leases to companies supposedly looking for oil. Street 1930 — Charles Commissioner Mason is spreading calcium chloride on the village streets to lay the dust. 1933 — Investigation, of the affairs of the closed Nashville State Bank over the period ofthe receivership of Edward B. Finley Jr., now supervisor of of all the the receivers of closed Michigan state banks, as conducted here Friday by the attorney general’s department ... brought only words of com­ mendation for the mariner in which Mr. Finley arid his attorney Kim Sigler dis­ charged their duties. 1936 Work on the LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by James Bradley and Nancy Bradley, Husband and Wife, to Household Corporation III, Finance Mortgagee, dated October 28, 2004 and recorded November 3, 2004 in Instrument Number 1136631, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage Is now held by U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Seven and 77/100 Dollars ($99,427.77), including interest at 7.53% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 2, 2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Johnstown, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land located In the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21; Town 1 North, Range 8 West, beginning at a point which Iles North 05 degrees 20 minutes West 75.00 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 10, "Arnetts Resort" thence North 85 degrees 43 minutes West, 273.82 feet; thence North 5 degrees 20 minutes West, 70.16 feet for the place place of of beginning; beginning; thence thence South South 55 degrees degrees 20 20 minutes minutes East East 70.16 70.16 feet, thence North 85 degrees 43 minutes West 30.83 feet; thence North 89 degrees 9 minutes West 30 feet; thence North 5 degrees 20 minutes West to a point which lies North 83 degrees 34 minutes West of the place of beginning, thence South 83 degrees 34. min­ utes East 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 bld amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 6he0l0d.32re7s8p, onthseiblebortroowtheer wpeillrsobn e who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to > the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dyated: Mgay 30, 2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-007796 (05­ 301(06-20)) 350 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 6,2015 — Page 9 $"§•5&& $§& "•5& •5& SnS ‘ fc'iw xls iiUVh. SB (W.K. Kellogg) school addi­ tion is progressing nicely along all lines. The roofers have completed laying and have asphalted the paper that covers the sub-roof. 1939 — Supt. Artie A. Reed and all of this year’s teaching staff have signed contracts to remain another year. The staff is made up of Mr. Reed, Rodney Collins, John W. Hamp, Arthur Kays, Ennis Fleming, Olith Hamilton, Ruth William, Martha Zemke, Leonard Bums, Carrie Caley, Greta Bean, Evelyn Rensberry, Dorothy Fisher, Jan Mather and Virginia McCauley. 1948 The committee responsible for the next step in regard to the proposed ath­ letic field is not quite ready to report anything definite, having decided to attempt first to get an official deci­ sion from the school board as to just what the district can or cannot do in regard to buying a site. The condition ofNashville’s present athlet­ ic field drew numerous com­ ments Monday when the local softball team played Freeport on the wilderness (Mui WiittiKUi ®?fet WitauJJ Wiitiii kml. Wfc M hr *™111 w< Ww M grit MMbiw?, ■, ® wXtnriif Mialntyrt fflHotiKtnnli .J? jetSMT^tiii >™ totai>ii*dhi« 1W> rtai tattN|W » itjrtW ■«.. JB8&M» K -® •8l Carty W* rtfl glib *#s& s& WlMiifW1!1'1! J fl**®1**,, 1? “«£> 5£«>5 Bd*®S *gs» s^»j gj is: g^j !W bOW? jKks ;$fc> $fc> p NOTICE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE RESIDENTS The Kellogg addition to Nashville’s 1902 schoolhouse was “progressing nicely along all lines,” according to a News report the first week of June 1936. The addition, seen at left in this 1950s photo, was one of four area Public Works AdministrationKellogg building projects underway at that time; others were at Delton, Middleville and Olivet. On Sundays, some 100 people would often show up to view the local con­ struction. Despite contractor’s prediction that the new auditorium would be ready for May 29 graduation exercises it wasn’t, so 1936 commencement ceremonies were moved to the Methodist Church. that once was a diamond. Proceeds of a collection taken up during the game will be used to have the grass cut before the next home game. 1951 — A violent electri­ cal storm, accompanied by gusts of winds that reached gale velocity, struck this sec­ tion of the state shortly before 8 p.m. Friday. Striking at random through­ out this area, the wind left considerable damage in its wake. On the Ernest Latta farm southwest of Nashville a bam was demolished and other buildings damaged. The roof ofthe John Marisch house east of town, was blown off, a granary and This report covers the drinking water quality for the Village of Nashville for the calendar year 2014. This Information is a snapshot of the quality of the water we provided to you in 2014. Included are details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state standards. The water we supply you comes from three groundwater wells located on Sherman Street and Water Alley. The State of Michigan has performed an assessment of our source water in April 2015 finding that Wells #2 and # 3 have Moderate Risk for contamination, while Well #1 has a Moderately High Risk. You can request a copy of this assessment report by contacting my office at 517-852-9571. * Contaminants and theirpresence In water: Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the EPA’s Sate Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. * Vulnerability ofsub-populations: Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immu no-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Any registered voter of the Village of Nashville, who would be inter­ ested in serving on the Nashville Village Council (one open posi­ tion), should send a letter of intent by June 25.2015 to the Nashville Village office at 203 N. Main St. PO Box 587, Nashville. Ml 49073 Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 45 THANK YOU farm implement shed were wrecked... Another bam was destroyed on the George Smith farm on the county line road. 1953 The local Thomapple Valley Post V.F.W. with close to 40 paid-up members on the ros­ ter, is now the fastest grow­ ing post in the state. The The Village of Nashville would like to thank the Route 66 Business Group for all their hard work in putting together the recent Ice Cream Sundae Bar event. The event was enjoyed by all those in atten­ dance and a great boost to the Village• 746 which there Is no known or expected risk to health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety. Maximum Contaminant Level (MCLj: The highest level of contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL's are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology. £45Ai.Not applicable ND: Not detectable at testing limit ppb: parts per billion or micrograms per liter ppm; parts per million or milligrams per liter pCi/1: Pico curies per liter (a measure of radiation) Action level: The concentration of a contaminant, which if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which water systems must follow. ing water. There is convincing evidence that addition of disinfectant is necessary for the control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfection Level Goal (MRDLG):The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLG's do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. Contaminant Regulated Samples Collected from the Wells or Plant Tap Our Highest Violation Water MCL MCLG Date Yes or Likely Source of Contaminant Results No Fluoride (mg/l) 0.14 4 Arsenic * (ug/l) ND 10 Barium (mg/l) 0.132 2 2 2/23/2000 No ND 10 10 6/12/2014 No 6/12/2014 No 9/5/2014 No Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. * Sources ofDrinking Water: The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include: rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. Our water comes from wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and in some cases, radioac­ tive materials, arid can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. i4t *!S5«5 afternoon. Attendance was smaller than at some of last year’s events, but in spite of chilly weather, several hun­ dred spectators lined the river bank to watch the races, which included five different classes. Water Quality Report for Village of Nashville June 2015 ’*“■5'^4 <5£g 5£ organization has made great strides toward fixing up their hall above J. & H. Cleaners. 1955 — Plenty of thrills and a few spills featured the first outboard motor boat races on Nashville’s half­ mile watercourse Monday Contaminants that may be present In source water Include: * Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural operations arid wildlife. * Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming. * Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agricultural and urban storm water run-off. * Radioactive Contaminants, which may be naturally occurring or the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. * Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can, also, come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. In order to ensure tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of cer­ tain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regula­ tions establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which provide the same protection for public health. The attached table lists all drinking water contaminants that we detected during the 2014 calendar year. The presence of these contaminants in the water does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done January 1 - December 31,2014. The state allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary significantly from year to year. All of the data is representative of the water quality, but some are more than one year old. Terms and abbreviations used In the table: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLGl: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below I747 _______________ Nitrate 10 Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits. Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards, and glass & electronics production waste. Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge of drilling waste, and from metal refineries. Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching of septic tanks, run off from fertilizer. These arsenic values are effective January 23, 2006. Until then, the MCL is 50 ppb and there is no MCLG. Radiological Contaminants Sampled from the Wells or Went Tap Gross Alpha (IRP # 1 & # 2) pQ/1 15 0 Radium 226/228 (IRP # 1 &#2) pCi/l 5 0 Sodium (mg/l) Erosion of natural deposits from certain minerals that are radioactive. No Erosion of natural deposits. No •* Unregulated Samples Collected from the Wells or Plant Tap 6/12/2014 13 NA NA NA Erosion of natural deposits. Haloacetic Acids NA NA NA Byproduct of drinking water disinfection. •* Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. Monitoring helps EPA to determine where certain contaminants occur and whether it needs to regulate those contaminants. Regulated Samples Collected from the Distribution System Maximum Residual Disinfectant (Chlorine) Level (mg/l) Total Trihalomethanes (ug/l) Haloacetic Acids (ug/l) Contaminant Lead (ug/l) 2.2 4 4 2014 No Water additive used to control microbes. 18 80 NA 6/12/2014 N/A Byproduct of drinking water disinfection * 4 60 NA 6/12/2014 N/A Byproduct of drinking water disinfection ** More Regulated Samples Collected from the Distribution System 90th Percentile of Action Level # of sites over the Date Our Water Action Level (AL) (AL) 2 15 0 7/1/2014 Copper (ug/l) 315 Contaminant Total Coliform Bacteria 1300 0 7/1/2014 Bacteriological Samples Collected from the Distribution System Violation Our # Detected MCL MCLG Yes or No 1 positive monthly sample (or 0 No 5% of monthly samples 0 Typical source of contaminant Corrosion of Household plumbing: Erosion of natural deposits. Typical source of contaminant Naturally present in the environment. ’Some people who drink water containing trihatomethanes inexcess of theM CL over many years may experience problems with the# liver, kidneys, or central nervous system, and may have an increased risk of gearing cancer. "Some people who drink water containing haloacetic adds in excess of the mCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer �Page W — Juat Say *Aa Advertised m tw Maple VaBey News' Saturday June 6.2015 LIONS, continued from page 1 ma with Rotate getting the RBI Crow tferugh grit the final out on a strike out »ilh the bases atill full of I net WOphcMlMMC for next Saturday JAC0D Brighton biMh finished the year near the top of the luon record book Andrew was third on the list of single sea son ERA totals at 0 77 Jacob was second on the sin­ gle season RBI list w ith 33. Both Brighton.. Johnson and Rourke all earned first team all-uinference honors in the GI.AC this spring Howncr was second leant all conference and Tobias hon­ orable mention all-confer­ ence "They keep surprising me We didn't know what our expectation* should be this year with the group we lost (to graduation tn 2014), but the stats and the things that this group of seniors put up tn different areas really helped us. It really made us successful. Obviously, it doesn’t hurt when you have Andrew- and Beau on the mound most days, but we Lion seinor Andrew Brighton hauls in a ball in center still had to find a way to field during his team’s Division 3 District Semifinal score run s and get people on against Leslie Monday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) base too." Leslie had trouble scoring in the final. Lansing Catholic won its fifth straight district championship by topping the Blackhawks 7-0 in the dis­ trict championship game 2nd Generation to perform at Nashville church CENTER CARING •RCAit Mini-horse pull set intotv EB KIO/ C4BNIVAL Sat. June 20,9-12 • Goodie bags for First 50 Eds • Carnival Games DELIVERYAVAILABLE 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 Hours: Mon. - Fit. MO - 6:00, Sat MO - 4:00 ___________EwingLandtcapinn4Mhoo.com______ The musical group 2nd Generation will be at the 11 a.m. service of the Nashville Assembly of God Church Sunday,June 14. Everyone is invited to hear this Diamond Award-win­ ning trio which is based in Oak Grove, Ark. 2nd Generation has appeared at churches, state fairs, Singing in the Sun, Trinity Broadcasting, the Jim Bakker Show. Branson Gospel Music Convention, and many other events. The group’s current proj­ ect, its sophomore album “I See a City,” has spawned three hit singles including “Feel the Joy” and “The Blood Covered It All.” Historic Charlton Park in Hastings will host the Michigan Mini-Horse Pulling Association competi­ tion at its pulling track at noon Saturday, June 13. The MMHPA was found­ ed in 2014 with the mission of creating a family-friendly environment for all genera­ tions of miniature-horse pullers. Pullers range in age from 6 to 65, and the animals must meet one of two class­ es, 34 inch or 38-inch minis. Pullers use a sled or stone boat that is attached to the horse, and pull within a 12foot boundary The team is allowed three attempts on each ofthree trials to pull the sled nine feet. If the team does not pull the sled at least nine feet, it is disqualified. The events are single-elimi­ nation competitions, with the teams pulling the furthest being named class winners. “We are a nonprofit organization working to expand awareness of minia­ ture horse pulling in Michigan,” said said Terry Eggleston, MMHPA vice president. “We hope you will join us for an afternoon of free family entertainment.” Admission is free, and self-guided tours of the his­ toric village will be available until 4 p.m. The park is at 2545 S Charlton Park Road, Hastings. Event questions may be directed to Eggleston by call­ ing 517-852-1920. Lion softball falls to Leslie in district Leslie scored five runs in the second inning and went on to a 10-1 win over the Maple Valley varsity softball team in its Division 3 District Semifinal Monday at Leslie. Maple Valley committed eight errors on defense that led to eight unearned runs for the host Blackhawks. Lion pitcher Emma Franklin took the loss, allowing eight hits while walking nine and striking out one. The Blackhawks added two runs in the third and then three in the sixth to score the win. Maple Valley scored its lone run in the fifth inning. The Lions were led offen­ sively by Emily Morris with a double and Taryn Medina, Carlee Allen and Bridget King who all had singles. The Lions finish the 2015 season with a record of 4-24. Lansing Catholic topped Olivet 7-3 in the district’s other semifinal game, then downed Leslie 8-1 in the dis­ trict championship game Monday afternoon. For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/ business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269­ 367-9700. _________ Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: LOTUS, Water Lilies, KOI & GOLDFISH, plus all pond supplies. APOL'S WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, MI. (616)698-1030. WednesdayFriday 9am-5:30pm, Saturday ^am- 2pm___________________ Business Services BASEMENT WATERPROOF­ ING: Professional Basement Services; waterproofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. 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Are we going to stay silent when we are faced with a culture that does not line up with what the Word of God, the Bible, teaches, or are we going take a stand? There is no better time to take a stand for God than now, amongst our peers, our family, and in the everyday circumstances we face. If we are scared to take a stand in the presence ofthose we work with, go to school with, live with now, then how are we ever going to take a stand at all? Joshua knew that standing for the Lord and holding to his convictions mattered. He didn’t care what everyone else was doing or thinking, he only cared about his reputa­ tion before God. Joshua stated in Joshua 24:15, “Ifit is dis­ agreeable in your sight to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve. ut as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” We have a choice to make a stand for what is right and, if we haven’t been standing, to start now. Is there a stand you know you should be taking but haven’t? Is there some­ thing in your life that you know is wrong but you continu­ ally give in to it? In John 14:6 Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life, no one comes to the father except through me.” Jesus is the standard oftruth. The way to come to know truth and to enter into life abundantly is by trusting Jesus as Savior. He died for you and me on the cross, for the sins that we commit. He paid the debt while were still sinners. Read Romans 5 right now to see how Jesus took the ulti­ mate stand on our (sinners) behalf. WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE N HWY. VERMONTVILLE 5 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 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 6,2015 — Page 11 LARGE we Ship t All! Authorized Authorized ShipCenter’ sunshine Pack &ShiP 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �66> FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK NASHVILLE THE FRIENDS OF PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY by Shari Carney Staff Writer “You’ve got a friend in me ...,” the familiar refrain from Disney’s ‘Toy Story,’ could be the theme song of the Friends of Putnam District Library. BUSINESS DISTRICT Like a strong friendship, the philosophy of the Friends is to support the li­ brary, its services and programs through advocacy, fundraising and volun­ teerism. Local businesses supporting each other “Honoring the past, serving today and preparing for tomorrow,” is the vision of the library, said Director Shauna Swantek. “Over the last five years we have doubled the number of community events we host for education or en­ tertainment. Attendance at these events has more than doubled. All services are provided at a cost, and our budget has not gotten any larger. The Friends of the Library help fill the gaps by fundraising, donating, and volunteering. We could not provide the level of service we do without them.” Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Daniels Funeral Home Membership is open to all. There is a nominal annual fee, quarterly meetings for brainstorming and engagement, as well as opportunities to support in a variety of ways. The Friends group is a member of the Nashville Route 66 Business District. Current officers are Rhonda Cook, president; Emily Mater, vice-president; Denise Hansen, secretary; and Mary Hynes, treasurer. Eaton Federal Savings Bank Envy Salon Putnam District Library serves the townships of Castleton, Maple Grove and Assyria. They are located on Main Street in Nashville. (Photo by Caryn Bracy) Friends of Putnam District Library Good Time Pizza The membership form states, “Being a Friend means donating your support ... this is done in many ways and you determine what is best for you.” Great Northern Bowhunting Co. “Everybody has something to offer,” said Emily Mater. “There is so much needed behind the scenes.” Prior to serving on the Friends’ board Mater was an employee at the library. She was the assistant director and planned the children’s programs. Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric, Inc. Hometown Lumber & Hardware “I grew up here,” said Cook, “and this is a way for me to help the community of Nashville grow; to be better. My heart is in this town and this is a wonderful way for people to be more involved.” Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. “My favorite thing about being a Friend is the people,” added Mater. “It’s a beautiful building with lots of resources but it’s the people that make it such a special place.” Angie Walker, former Friends’ president who helped restart the group in 2008 after it had disbanded in the mid-1980s, echoed their sentiments. “I have always loved our library,” she said. “It is a magical place with its stained glass windows, the books... it feels like a second home.” Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping Maple Valley Pharmacy MOO-ville Creamery Emily Mater (from left) Shauna Swantek, Rhonda Cook and Mary Hynes assemble purses and bags for a photo shoot. The items are available for bid in a silent auction on the Friends of Putnam District Library Facebook page. Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet Murray's Asphalt Musser's Service & Auto Sales In addition to an ongoing used book sale inside the back entrance of the library, projects of the Friends include sales of gift baskets, used-books, CDs and DVD sales and promotional T-shirt and tote-bag sales, silent auctions and Christmas tree decoration contests. They supplement needs for the seasonal reading programs, field trips and have purchased a sound system for the library. Nashville Family Dentistry Purses Plus is their latest online silent auction. Purses and bags are filled with items, coupons and special offers. For more information, and to start the bidding, visit the Friends of Putnam District Library Facebook page. This auction is held in conjunction with the annual car show Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In addition they will be selling root beer floats and host­ ing the annual book sale. R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Putnam District Library has been in existence since 1923. The building was constructed in 1884-85 and was willed to the village by Charles and Agnes Putnam to be utilized as a library. Trumble Agency, Inc. The library, located on 327 N Main St. in Nashville, serves the townships of Assyria, Castleton and Maple Grove. It’s easy to become a Friend. There is an online form on the library’s website at http:www.putnam.michlibrary.org/friends-of-the-library or stop into the li­ brary. They are open six days a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 517-8?2-9723 or “Like” the library and the Friends on Facebook. UPCOMING EVENTS Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. Two J's Wheeler's Marine Service This is a sampling of gift baskets assembled by members of the Friends of Putnam District Library. Sales of gift baskets are one of the ways the Friends group assists the library. to share upcoming events, email info byJune 21 for consideration to: nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com STEP N'TIME DANCE RECITAL WEEKEND—June 12-14—Friday 7p, Saturday 2p and 7p, and Sunday 2p at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center—come see"Reinvented"featuring the students of Step N'Time Dance Studio. Seats are $10 at the door while supplies last, or buy tickets online at www.CPACpresents.com VALLEY RALLY EVENTS—June 19-20, downtown Nashville—featuring (Friday) karaoke, fireworks, (Saturday) firemen's pancake breakfast, 5K run/walk (see below), car show (below), craft show (below), annual library book sale, "Purses for Putnam" silent auction, kids art activities, MVCCOH diaper drive, and more! Food vendors on site, and local restaurant specials! For more info, call Shirley at 517-852-0276. SUPPORTING MEMBERS Country Kettle Cafe Grace Community Church Green Light Driving School LLC Hamiltons Taxidermy Hummell's Body Shop J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Janette's Bunkhouse Main Street Salon Maple Grove Upholstery Maple Valley Schools Nashville Baptist Church Pash Performance .Seasonal Co-op Simply Sweet Bakery Smalltown Computers The Revue—Nashville Community Theatre WBCH A proudpartner ofthe Barry County Chamber ofCommerce 15th ANNUAL NASHVILLE CLASSIC CAR SHOW—Saturday June 20,8a-2p (registration begins 7a)—all makes, models, tractors^ motorcycles welcome! Lots of trophies, plus 50/50 raffle & door prizes. Call Ralph at 517-852-3693. NACC CRAFT SHOW—Saturday June 20,9a-3p in MVP parking lot—featuring local and regional crafters. Cost for vendors is $15 per 10'x10' booth space. For info or to reserve a space, call Shirley at 517-852-0276. VALLEY RALLY 5K RUN/WALK—Saturday June 20,8a (registration begins 7a)—fun for all ages! Race begins and ends in lot behind stores. Proceeds go toward MVHS track program. Cost is $25 with pre-registration by June 12, or $30 on race day. For info, contactTrent Harvey at 517.652.2525 or tharvey@mvs.k12.mi.us NASHVILLE ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT • allows local businesses to better network and support each other • provides opportunities for businesses to give back to the community • supports the efforts underway to make Nashville a destination location � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-06-13.pdf 715adc41f4c9f1d6574b8643d67cd023 PDF Text Text PLE VALLEY Published by J-Ad Graphics. Inc. 1351 N M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (269) 945 9554 Vol 143440 24. June 13. 2015 Maple Valley seniors golf at finals, graduate, golf again Classic and antique car show rolling into Nashville Valley Rally starts the engine of summer auto shows by Shari Carney Sniff Writer The village of Nashville is readying for Valley Rally and the 13th Annual Cfaak and Antique Car Show Festivities begin Friday through Saturday. lune 19 tn<l 20 Miniature cars and trucks have already ventured into town and are springing up in grassy arras on Mam Street seemingly tn antic ipotinn of thia event It was a classified ad tn the Reminder which provided the humble beginning of the car show (bin Kellogg asked for ‘car people. ‘ said Bamev Silsbee, one of the original members The show, traditionallv Maple Valley varsity boys go® team members (from left) Ddkxi Wahnw Ryan Mudge Rage Sheldon Jordan Demon. Humor HMon and coach Spring Javor teamed up loot weekend to earn the Hone a 12th piece IMah at the DMaton 3 Lower Penmauia Championohipa at Forant Aham West Qod Course on the campus ot Michigan State Untvorsdy See SHOW, page 3 See GOLF, page 7 by HrHI Hrrmrr Sporri Mm* The * holes of golf the Maple Valley varsity hoys' golf team played Fr Safurda* at F«wes West Golf Course Commencement honors the Maple Valley Class of 2015 by Shari Carney Staff Writer Musk, speeches, awards, scholarship* 4n<l a range of emotions were all present at the commencement e sere is es honoring the Maple Valley Class of 2015 held on Friday. June 5. in the high school gym Superintendent Michelle Falcon luM graduate* they would be the last class tn be standing on the original gy m Hive built in W A new floor is underway Falcon then read the poem. "The D»*h." and chal­ lenged the graduates tn take nsk« and spend every day celebrating their lives Emily Mater. Ro/ Carpenter. David I ingholm ansi Man Heli, representing the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, pre sented nine seniors with awards and scholarships The recipients and the awards are Erica Burkett — Dorothy Edmonds and Eloise Wheeler. Sydney Denton — Dorothy and Elbert Carpenter Family and Hinman H. Sackett: Cody Hall Friends of Tony Dunkelbergcr and William and Jarene Foe Family; Corey Hrkovsky — Alice Keihl and Vernon I. Wheeler. Beau Johnson Delmar and Thelma Can and Valerie Edmonds Linter. Emma McGIocklin — Tony Dunkelbergcr and Lloyd J and Frances II Eaton. Myranda Pugh Wayne Fuller and H Hugh Hackett. Olivia Ricketts John Kent and Nashville Housing Corporation: Jadclyn Stew art Burr liartgaburg and Zemke Family Alumni scholarships were given to Zoonne Siplc and Jessica Rushford. Samuel Benedict. Ivy Braden. Megan Green. Lindsay Mudge and Meghann Zank Erica Burkett, senior scholar, thanked parents, grandparents, “for their end* fas love and support “ She looked over at the Kochers seated alongside the gradu ate*, and thanked them for their support saying, “you are truly incredibk “ Lee Chmtnphcr and Iva Wcdcr performed The Dug Days are Over," for their peen Catk Eldndge accom­ panied on the ukulele Sam Bonney addressed the class with a speech enti­ tled, "A Brief Stumble Down Memory Lane “ Bonney is the class president and a sen­ ior scholar. Katie Dixon, senior scholar and treasurer for the cs class said. "Th® is the end of o our childhood starting now. we are on our own. The DaCapo Honors Choir presented the song. "Forever Young." which preceded the commencement speech delivered by teacher Jansen Dowling. Princ ipal Todd Gonser introduced Dowling as "a men who truly cares about his students and has fun while he does it." Dowling interjected humor throughout his speech He grew up in a smal I rural community grad­ uating from a class of 32. College was a new realm with a class size of 25,000 “We have a caring staff See GRADS, page 6 In This Issue Principal Todd Gonser introduces the Maple Valley Class of 2015. In celebratory fashion, the graduates rotate their tassels. • Baby Bumper diaper drive joins Valley Rally events • Local firefighter reappointed by governor • Furlongs donate truck to raise money for local firefighting • Maple Valley Little League picnic is June 20 �n ** Maple Vatey Naw** Saturday June 13. 2015 Pape 2 — ** Say National 24 Hour Challenge returns to area June 20-21 Thad grade students, family and staff visit Mackinac Island This cross-section of tourists is riding a boat which took them under the Mackinac Bridge Mackinac trip made possible by many Third grade students from Fuller Street Elementary made a trip to Mackinac Island where they visited the fort, a butterfly house and had a boat nde under the Mackinac Bridge. Contnbulon who made the Landscaping, Wheeler Marine Service, R & D’s Streetside Pizza. Shane's Auto Services. Mulberry Fore and Murray's Asphalt and Maintenance top possible were Court­ Side. Trumble Agency, Tai Gearhart (State Farm). Good Time Pizza, Maple Valley Pharmacy. Step N* Time, Carl's, Shirley's Chuck Wagon, Country Kettle, Kent Oil, Blair's Hundreds of bicyclists will again arrive in Middleville this Father’s Day weekend, June 20-21. for the 33rd running of the National 24-Hour Challenge. There are a couple big changes, one near the start of the route and one at the end. The N24HC has been forced to change its route this year, because of the bridge closing on Main Street in downtown Middleville. The sheriff’s department will briefly halt M-37 traffic when riders cross the high­ way at the Finkbeiner-Crane Road intersection early on in the event. As always, the start will be at 8 a m. sharp Saturday, VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY NEWS Kick-off for the summer programs begins Tuesday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. Registration, distribution of reading challenge materials, more crafts and refreshments will If interested in attending, be at the kick-off event The first movie for the isit http://www.eatoncd.org/sac. summer is Wednesday, June html. There is a nominal fee 17, at 2 p.m. showing of to attend. “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Bennett Park is located on rated PG 13. Popcorn will be 111 East Lawrence Ave. in served. Bring lawn chairs, pillows, or blankets for com­ Charlotte fort Toddler Time is on Thursdays, at 11 a.m., for children birth to 5 years of age and their caregivers. Stories, crafts, songs and games will be presented, and a special summer reading challenge is available for this age group. Kick-off for teen pro­ grams is Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m., where we will have registration, distribution of reading challenge materials, crafts and refreshments. Science Adventure Camp Calling all Eaton County fourth and f ifth graders to the Science Adventure Camp Camp will be held in Bennett Park, Monday through Friday. June 22 to 26. The City of Charlotte, Eaton Conservation District, Eaton County Resource Recovery. and numerous dedicated teachers and science lovers will be on hand for a day of fun, says Andrea Stay execu­ tive director of the Eaton Conservation District. Topics will include: geol­ ogy, rocket science, ecology, biology, chemistry, and New on the shelves: Adult non-fiction Join us to learn about the critical benefits of Advance Funeral Planning, followed by informal questions and answers. Wednesday, June 24th 10:00 am Saites Bros. Caterers 379 Wright Industrial Parkway | Potterville. Ml 48876 Please RSVP by June 17 to reseve your free brunch and a seat 517-543-2950 Joseph E Pray. Licensed Funeral Director/Manager 401 West Semmary Street | Charlotte Ml 488131517-543-2950I wwwprayfuneraLcom I Funding unde fans Life Insurance Company June 20, and the finish at 8 are expected to compete for the Men’s and Women’s a.m. Sunday, June 21. High Mileage There is also a change at Overall awards. Last year’s champi­ the finish line. “We are saddened by the ons, Scott Luikart (New loss of our long-time rider Philadelphia, Ohio) and and volunteer, Jay Muller Amy Miller (Holland) will (73) of Middleville,” said be challenged by Collin event registrar Pete Steve. Johnson (Ann Arbor) who “Jay succumbed to cancer in placed second last year with May. Jay rode a remarkable 503 miles and Daniela 32 24-Hour events and vol­ Genovesi (Rio de Janiero, unteered for 15 years at the Brazil) the Women's Solo Challenge. We are naming RAAM winner in 2009. There are always surprises our finish line in his honor.” While half of the field are in store, riders who are sud­ Michiganders, riders, have denly reaching their poten­ registered from 22 states, tial or maybe having a bad plus Canada, Brazil and day. “We’re looking forward to Japan to test their endurance on the rolling roads of Barry an exciting weekend,” said Steve. County. Some very strong riders — American Wife by Taya Kyle, Bom Survivors by Wendy Holden, On the Burning Edge by Kyle Dickman, Fast N’ Loud by Richard Rawlings, Annual Recipes by Taste of Home. Adult fiction — 14th Deadly Sin by James Patterson, Your Next Breath by Iris Johansen, Day Shirt by Charlaine Harris, A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson, 1 Take You by Eliza Kennedy, Perfect Match by Fem Michaels, One Year by Mary McDonough, Detroit is Our Beat by Loren D. Estleman, An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir, Church of Marvels by Leslie Parry, Madam President by Nicolle Wallace, Farewell to Freedom by Sara Blaedel, Take Another Look by Rosalind Noonan, The Farmer’s Bride Collection by DiAnn Mills, Far End of Happy by Kathryn Craft, Solitude Creek by Jeffery Deaver, The Guest Cottage by Nancy Thayer, The Forgotten Room by Lincoln Child, Benefit of the Doubt by Neal Griffin, The Daylight Marriage by .Heidi Pitlor, Piranha by Clive Cussler, The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza, The Rocks by Peter Nichols, Remember Me this Way by Sabine Durrant, Never Die Alone by Lisa Jackson, Things You Won’t Say by Sarah Pekkanen. Young adult non-fiction — Bad Boy by Walter Dean Myers. Young adult fiction — We Are All Made of Molecules by Susin Nielsen, Maximum Ride Forever by James Patterson, Off the Page by Jodi Picoult, Autobiography of My Dead Brother by Walter Dean Myers, Before We Were Free by Julia Alvarez, Antsy Does Time by Neal Shusterman, Beta by Rachel Cohn. Junior non-fiction Amelia lost: the Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart by Candace Fleming, Almost Astronauts: 13 Women who Dared to Dream by Tanya Lee Stone; Junior fiction Lemonade with a Twist by Steven Banks, Spy Camp by Stuart Gibbs, Bad Bye, Good Bye by Deborah Underwood, Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman, Biscuit Goes to School by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Arthur’s Loose Tooth by Lillian Hoban, A Bargain for Frances by Russell Hoban, Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend by Herman Parish, Biscuit Finds a Friend by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace, Alvin Ho by Lenore Look, A Crooked Kind of Perfect by Linda Urban, Attack of the Shark-headed Zombie by Bill Doyle, Amelia Bedelia Means Business by Herman Parish, Bink & Gollie Best Friends Forever, by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee, Bink & Gollie Two for One by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee. Vacation Bible school planned next week Outback Rock Vacation Bible school at Vermontville Bible Church, 250 N. Main St., Vermontville, will be June 16 -to 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. All students going into kindergarten through sixth grade are invited. Call 517­ 726-0647. nmiter F > Serving Walleye or Chicken Fries, Coleslaw and a Roll |T Saturday, June 20 • 5:30-7:00 yj this ad with you and receivemJ _ ^2.00 off the price!___ NASHVILLE VFW 8260/ 304 S. State St., Nashville • 517.852.9260 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 13, 2015 — Page 3 Art Pantry stocks Fuller Street program Fuller Street School artists in Nashville received art supplies from the Thornapple Arts Council — Art Pantry. “We appreciate the donation, most items are used up each year and must be replenished. This will give our students much needed resources for next fall," said art teacher Judy Fox. Students from Alexa Gilbert’s class posing with the donated items are (from left) Lily Miller, Alexis Walker, Holly Rosin, Brayden Dunlap, and Tre Sisson. SHOW, continued from page 1 iil taukjTuyitij 1 Mor ta . Ik l*moude wiih Tub »k of foil 1 «fo tatGuttijIlr jfe Mug,iaiC») ,1k School bj Aljssi id M Ciyidi, Mi'i ta MljliW ! ife JupiifrlM [H tael. Bl M On HHiM ng fey Itafciis* ta iWiy^^ y® [pH Baj-Titj 1 Mini**1’ '* 4U »**? ■ ■ **£ !*< falsi®* LL ** !*?• !*?“•* •J ***" (Will Dad held the Saturday before Father’s Day, will be June 20 on Main Street (M-66) in downtown Nashville. Preparations have been in the making for months. Kellogg has retired from the committee, but several of the original members remain. The first meeting had Kellogg and Silsbee, Ruth and Bernie Hickey, Bonnie and Bill Maker, Tim Allwardt, Shawna Hamel, Ann Staup and Ralph Rasey in attendance. This year’s committee includes Silsbee and his wife, Lori; . the Hickeys, Racey, Pat Priddy, Loretta Pixley, Larry Hook and Jim and Maggie Halliwill. “We met in the old brick building by Putnam Park,” recalled Silsbee of the first meeting in 2000. “It has since been torn down.” For several years, the car show was staged in Riverside Park. That low area met with flooding one year, and the event relocated to its new home on Main Street. The move created momen­ tum. At first, churches expressed an interest in being involved. Shortly after, Lori McNeill, co-owner of Maple Valley Pharmacy, and a few others formulated Valley Rally. Putnam District Library, the Nashville Area Citizens Coalition and the Nashville Route 66 Business District have helped expand it to a weekend event. Activities begin Friday at 7 p.m. with karaoke. Prizes, i Cool CoolLooks Looks —— games and free food and drinks will be_served by the people of Grace Church. Fireworks, sponsored by local businesses, will go up at dusk. Registration for a 5K run/walk begins at 7 a.m. Saturday at Riverside Park behind the stores, and partic­ ipants will step off at 8 a.m. Saturday’s early — and even late-morning — risers can enjoy a pancake break­ fast at the fire bam from 7 to 11 a.m. The volume is turned up at 8 a.m. when the classic and antique cars roll into town. Classic tunes will be piped through Main Streets sound system. “It’s my job to register the vehicles as they come in,” said Lori Silsbee. “I take down their name, the year, make and model of their vehicle and assign them a number.” Registration is at Central Park on Main Street. Lori Silsbee also keeps track of which vehicle receives des­ ignated sponsored trophies. More than 50 awards will be given; including best of show. Tractors and motorcycles are welcome, as well. Dash plaques will go to the first 200 entries. Organizers say they will have hundreds of door prizes, and two 50/50 raffle drawings will put cash in the winners’ pockets. The village will be teem­ ing with yard sales and the NACC citizens group will host its annual craft show in Extended Tanning Hours For orYo Your Convenience NEnUu | Hair • Nails • Tanning JuneSpecial®fr Buy 2 Products get 1 FREE Equal or lesser value, in stock products only. Does not include sale items. 207 N. Main St, Nashville • 517-852-0313 Foryour convenience, please use back entrance the parking lot of Maple Valley aey Pharmacy. armacy. Homemade Amish ice cream will be available to purchase at the craft show. Food booths, sponsored by local church organizations, will be across the street with hamburgers, hot-dogs and brats for sale. Local restau­ rants, including Good Time Pizza, Jack and Judy’s Country Kettle, R&D’s Streetside Pizzeria and Shirley’s Chuckwagon are offering specials. A Purses Plus for Putnam silent auction, book sale and kids art activities will be on the lawn and inside the library. The Friends of Putnam District Library are sponsoring these events, along with their annual root beer float sales. The first annual diaper drive is being sponsored by the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. Collections of disposable diapers and baby wipes could earn the victor the title of “No. 1 Baby Bumper Supporter.” “Help local babies cruise along with a dry diaper,” said Laura Scott, an organizer of the drive. The center is a food distri­ bution site and has a Free Store that offers clothing and other household items. New this year will be horse-drawn buggy rides from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. behind the gazebo in Central Park. Buggy-ride donations will support Grace Church’s Samaritan Fund. For more information on the car show, call Rasey, 517-285-3693. To reserve a booth for the craft show, call Shirley Dexter, 517-852-0276. For information on the 5K, call Trent Harvey, 517-652­ 2525 or email tharvey @mvs.k 12.mi. us. To donate to the diaper drive or to learn how to be a supporter of the MVCCH, call Scott, 231-349-5407. Purses Plus for Putnam is conducting online bidding on the Friends of Putnam District Library Facebook page. Online bidding closes at midnight Tuesday, June 16, and continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives mark Army's anniversary This week, State Rep. Mike Callton, an Army veteran, joined fellow Army veterans in the Legislature as Gov. Rick Snyder signed a proclamation honoring the 240th anniversary of the formation of the U.S. Army, which falls on Sunday, June 14. Pictured (from left) are representatives Joe Graves, R-Argentine Township; Rick Outman, R-Six Lakes; Mike Callton, R-Nashville; Dave Maturen, R-Vicksburg, Gary Glenn, R-Midland; Tom Barrett, R-Potterville; Ray Franz, R- Onekama; Hank Vaupel, R-Fowlerville; and Phil Potvin, R-Cadillac. Baby Bumper diaper drive joins Valley Rally events Babies in the communitiesof Nashville, Vermontville and Woodland will have more reasons to have clean, dry bottoms thanks to the Baby Baby Bumper Bumper Diaper Diaper Drive. Drive. Thee Maple Valley Community Center of Hope has established a Hope for Babies Ministry. The center hopes to offer diapers and wipes in addition to supplying food, clothing and house­ hold items to people needing support. “As you know, diapers and baby supplies are not inexpensive,” says Laura Scott, coordinator for the event. “Also, using cloth diapers are no longer accepted in daycares and parents may not wash them in many public laundry facilities.” Businesses, groups, churches, sports teams or individuals are asked to compete to be named the #1 Baby Bumper Supporter. “All you or your group has to do is collect and donate the most diapers and/or baby wipes to the Hope for Babies Diaper Bank by June 20 during the Valley Rally and 15th Annual Nashville Classic Car Show,” says Scott. Home Cookin' /Jack£ Judy's \ ? Country S Kettle afe visa I Nashville V Friendly Family For more information, contact Scott at 231-349- YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations ofour Clients and Customers! 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Also Serving Prime Rib �Pag* 4 — Jugt Soy *Ai Athwteed m the Maple Valley News' Saturday. June 13.2015 Vermontville UMC moves June 17 dinner outdoors CALENDAR OF EVENTS two pieces of pizza, coleslaw, chips and dessert followed by lawn games. Picnickers can try their hand at coni bole, bocce bail, lawn Jenga. yard Twister, washers, sidewalk chalk and much more. “The evening will be a wonderful time to enjoy both the village park and to visit with friends." said Lois Hammonds The Vermontville Inried Methrxhsl Church ia offering aamedung new for summer, choosing to hold its monthly June community dinner Wednesday. June 17. from 5 to 7 p.m al the Vermontville Village Part Sharing u>billing with the dinner will be the Pizza and Lswn Games in the Pari event Everyone it welcome for dinner which will include Maple Valley Little I <^tgur'« end-of season pic­ nic will be Saturday. June 20. at 10 a m at the little league field behind the post office in Vermontvillc Kyle Booher, league pres­ ident. will be the speaker and a picnic will follow Each coach is being asked to organize a team potluck. Hot dogs will be provided by Sensations and there will be June 13 June 14 4-H Horse Point Show, 8:30 am.. Expo Center Goat Mandatory Meeting. 2 p.m.. Pavilion. by Pastor Dan Smith Expo Center June 16 June 18 June 20 June 25 June 27 root beer floats Players will have team photos taken, but must be present by 10 a.m. "We're looking forward to a fun day." said RobTrowbridge. “All teams must be in full uniform for league photos." Call Trowbridge at 517­ 726-0221 for more informs Uon June 28 June 29 June 30 July 2 July 6 July 7 July 8 congratulations! Young Clover Bash, 5:30 pm., Expo Center Mandatory Meeting, 7 p.m.. Kay Booth's house Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 pm.. Expo Center Mandatory Poultry Meeting, 10 am.. Expo Center Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.. Old Hastings Public Library Poultry Developmental ^Committee Meeting, 7 pm. Expo Center. ' 4-H Dog Agility & Showmanship Clinic, 10 a.m.. Expo Center Speed Horse Show, 9:30 am.. Expo Center Rabbit Showmanship & Agility Clinic 6 Market Tattooing, 6 pm.. Expo Center Fair Superintendents Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center Live Goat Carcass Judging. 6 p.m.. Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.. Expo Center Horse Developmental Committee Meeting. 7 p.m., Expo Center Beef & Lamb Carcass drop off, 6-8 p.m., Hudsonville Goat Carcass Evaluations, 6-6:30 p.m., Pickney Meats Local firefighter reappointed by governor Denice Scramlin Your committmrnt anti hard unrit has sen >cd you iiicll! Love. S Your Family A Frtenrla LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting al he Maple Les! Grange Sun 301 Fuller Sl, Nashville Sunday School 945 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching. Nursery, P.M. Servioe.......................................... 6p.m Wed. Service .......................................7 p.m. AM Worship P.M. Worship Everyone Is Someone Special * For infor­ ........ ...... 11 am. ..6 pm Wednesday Evening: Worship.................... 7 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School 10am. Sunday A.M. Worship ................................. .11 am. Evening Worship 6 Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting ............................... 7 p.m. CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School...... 9:45 am. .............. 11 ...... 6 pm. Morning Worship.. .Evening WorOap Wadneeday Family Night Service .. 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Phone 543-5488 9617 E Baseline Rd. P Me east tit M4S on Baseline) ... 9 am. 1030 am. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HEUER Worship M-79 West ..................................... 11:15 am. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 e-mail grace@gc3.org NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of Stale and Washington streets 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile noth Of Vermontville Hwy. Worship Servioe......................... 930 am. Sunday School 1130 am. 517-7280526 Sunday Morning Worship 930 am. ChMenh Sunday School: 930 am. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2416 McCann Road Church Phone: 517-852-2043 ........................9:15 am. Morning Prayer .................. 1130 am. Holy Communion For more Informalion call: 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 United Methodist Women' 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 945 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 110 S. Main St, 8593 CtovardOe Road Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 (1l2mBeEasl a! SMS. 5 mi south ofNashvile) PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Church Service ......... Fellowship All Are Welcome! 810-9864)240 Sunday School ..... 10 am A M Servioe... ......... 11:15 P.M Service.................................................. 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY Common Prayer used for all services. RT REV. DAVID HUSTWICK FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship 830 am Other Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, Phone 517-852-1993 . IGNITING MINISTRY Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N Main 81, Vermontville Sunday School................ ....... 945 Worship Service.............. Sunday Evening Servic 11 am. ...... 6 pm. Wed. Evening Servioe... 630 pm. AWANA............................. 630-8 p.m. Wed. VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-7264)526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 1130 am. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 230 pm. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS 6043 EM-79 Highway, FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 10DO am 1130 am. 203 N State, Nashville Sunday Mass................................. 930 am. PASTOR DANIEL E SMITH PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Adult Sunday Srdiool: 1030 am Worship ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Services: Traditional 1928 Book of PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM Comer of Basafine t Ounti Roads QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH grade point average of 3.50 within a semester and part­ time students who have aver­ aged 3.50 or better for the last 12 semester hours of credit. PASTOR DEANO LAM PH ERE Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517)652-1763 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Sunday School pastor lester Degroot Children's Classes, Youth Group Adult Small Groups, PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE malion can 1-289-731-5194. Church Service..................... 304 Phillips SL, Nashville Sunday School 945 am. A.M. Service........................................ 11 am Nashvffle, Ml 40073 Praise A Worship 1030 am, 6100 prts ages 4-12 Pastors David A Row MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 am. Sunday: p.m .Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club lor boys A GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd Vermontville Bible Church The story7 is told of a woman who complained to her photographer about her pictures. She told him, “These pictures don’t do me justice.” The photographer looked at the pictures, and then looked at her and said, “Lady, with a face like yours, you don’t need justice, you need mercy!” The truth is we all do. Nestled in the pages ofthe Old Testament is a story that illustrates God’s mercy, and grace. As King David was enjoying a few years of peace from his enemies, his mind went back to a promise he had made with his friend Jonathan. King Saul’s son. David promised that, if God ever made him king, he would show kindness to Jonathan’s family. In 2 Samuel 9:1, David asked the question, “Is there anyone left ofthe house of Saul that I may show him kind­ ness for Jonathan’s sake?” That thought was very unusual because kings made it a practice to kill off the former king's bloodline so they would not try to take back the throne. It was an ancient form of life insurance. Saul and his son Jonathan were long gone, killed by the Philistines many years earlier. But David had made a promise he intended to keep. Is there anyone left? Turns out, there was. Jonathan's son Mephibosheth. For 15, maybe 20 years, Mephibosheth had been in hid­ ing, hoping David would forget about him so that he could survive. But David had other plans. Bring him to me! As Mephibosheth trembled at David’s feet, he asked, “What is your servant that you should regard a dead dog like me?” David promised to show him grace, undeserved kindness, to give him back all the property King Saul had owned, and to have him come live with David in the palace. Grace. He didn't deserve David’s kindness. He didn’t earn it. The kindness was freely given. In the same way, the Bible says that God’s forgiveness, heaven, eternal life is by grace. Ephesians 2:8-9 says that “by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not ofyourselves, it is the gift of God, not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin. Forgiveness is not by good works that we do, but by faith in Christ. Grace, God’s unde­ served kindness. more than 30,600 fire fight­ ers and officers. “Not only do these men and women serve their com­ munities through their indi­ vidual professions, they are volunteering additional time to offer valuable input that helps to improve public safe­ ty standards statewide,” said 09546 Snyder. Appointees will serve Dale White of Nashville four-year terms expiring Their has been named to the dean’s Dec. 31, 2018. appointments are subject to list at Adrian College. The dean’s list includes the advice and consent of the full-time students who earn a Senate. Gov. Rick Snyder has made appointments and reap­ pointments to the Fire Fighters Training Council. Tim James of Vermontville was reappointed along with Brian Blomstrom of Sheridan, Aileen Pettinger of Saginaw, and Chad Tackett of Otsego. New appointees are Terrence Blackmer of Mayville, and Joel Hondorp of Byron Center. The seven-member board serves the training and certi­ fication needs of Michigan’s 1,075 fire departments and For graduating Summa Cum Laude while earning your Bachelors in Nursing from Miller College. God’s Grace, An Undeserved Gift Barry County Extension Calendar of Events June 22 Maple Valley Little League picnic is June 20 From the Pulpit SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kafamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship Evening Worship...... . 1030 am. .......... 6 pm Wednesday Evening at 6 pm.: PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-7264)526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E Vermontvle Hwy. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Sunday School 930 am. Sunday Worship 1030 am. (517)852-9154 PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 13,2015 — Page 5 See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all yourprinting needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits For Extraordinary Health Care, s&x ’**?S3 S$ ?!SS3!’ S$!S! *s*fe sfe %* s5»£> s& aA' Readers reap rewards Third grade students in Natalie Donovan’s class are always ready for a challenge and reading is always a welcome one. “Students in my class were asked to read 40 chapter books from the end of January until June 1explains Donovan. “The books had to be longer than 50 pages. These students received an all-day party, filled with pizza, games and fun.” The students who met the challenge are, front row (from left), Austin Gorman, Aiden Rountree, Jay Coe, Alex Graham, Logan Bowers, (middle) Emma Gutchess, Zaeyn Matthews, Blaine Woodmansee, Autumn Leo, Mykaela Scurlock, Lilly Faurot, (back) Wade Mitchell, Evan Brandenburg, Camden Carpenter, Ayden Wilkes, Gabe. Raffler, Mackenzie Decker and Deloris Steury. LOOK TO PENNOCK With offices throughout the region, the Pennock Physician Network (PPN) is here to help you and your family lead a healthier life. With the highest caliber of care and our one-of-a-kind Pennock personal service, we're exactly the type of health care you’ve been searching for. These Spectrum Health Pennock providers are currently seeing new patients at the offices shown. ?‘4* ,•‘swtaj swtajjn 2^*1^ ‘sMGttaMisfe “ta- he&latann he&latann!, ■ilWiiiljfto' ■ilWiiiljfto litti (Wtniepww gjt tii itfusnMB^F k (ffiSlarikllRU a g& 8iUlnl®W jtoeaii Unautaif®4 Harold A. Starring HASTINGS, MI - Harold A. Starring, age 83, passed away Friday,' March 27, 2015 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bom in Saugatuck on January 25, 1932, the son of Harry and Bertha Starring. Harold attended Battle Creek Lakeview before join­ ing the U.S. Army in August 1952. He served in Korea and was honorably dis­ charged in August 1954. He moved to the Nashville area and started a dairy farm with his father, semi-retiring in the fall of 1999. He still did custom work for area farmers for several years after. The family would like to express thanks to the staff at Maple Valley Implement for being Harold's second two brothers, Edward home after retirement. Starring and Robert (Judy) Harold was united in mar­ Starring. riage to Joyce E. Donaldson Per his wishes, cremation in Otsego on September 14, has taken place with a pri­ 1957. Sadly, Harold was pre­ vate internment at Wilcox ceded in death by his wife Cemetery. Joyce, May 7, 2009; his par­ A memorial celebrating ents; a sister, Frances Marske his life will be held at the and brother, William Nashville United Methodist Starring. Church, 210 Washington Harold is survived by a St.,Bn Nashville, Saturday, son, Harold A. Starring, Jr. June 20, 2015 at 3 p.m. of Nashville and daughter, Pastor Gary Simmons offici­ Frances J. (Bart) Frith of ating. 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Matthew Viel, MD Seeing new patients at Delton Family Medicine Cail 269-623-5150 �Page 6 — Juel Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday June 13. 2015 GRADS, continued from page 1 that would do anything for you." said Dow ling, “just ask ... we 've alwa been a car- ing .diistrict.” He exhorted the class to build relationships, make connections, communicate and find some release in life. . “Mine is running,” he said. “Never settle ... choose your destiny and always be optimistic.” With Abby Smith accom­ panying on the keyboard, Dowling concluded with a thank you note skit His Decorated graduation caps were in abundance at the commencement exercises Friday, June 5, for the Maple Valley Class of 2015. Seniors join the Maple Valley High School Band for the last time as they play “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Sam Bonney, senior class president, presents “A Brief Stumble Down Memory Lane," at the commence­ ment exercises of the Maple Valley Class of 2015. impression of Jimmy Fallon had the crowd laughing and applauding. Seniors joined the band for their final high school performance; playing “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Meet the Maple Valley Class of 2015. The graduates by name listed with honors where applicable are: Savanah Ackett; Dustin Anderson; Trevor Berger; Katie Blodgett — honors; Samuel Bonney — National Honor Society, high honors, senior scholar; Robert Bricker; James Brighton III — National Honor Society; Tanner Brownell; Erica Burkett National Honor Society, high honors, senior scholar; Alexendria Chambers — National Technical Honor Society; Lee Christopher — National Honor Society and high hon­ ors; Chuck Collier Jr.; Mackenzie Collier; Kodee Crouch high honors; Samantha Davis; Cole Decker; Jordan Denton; Sydney Denton — National Honor Society and honors; Continued next page BUILT FOR YOU Feature after Feature, We Prove Why Country Clipper is Built For You MADE IN THE USA Iva Weiler and Lee Christopher sing “Dog Days are Over” to the Maple Valley Class of 2015. They are accompanied by Catie Eldridge. 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Sherman Street, Nashville 517-852-1910 www.maplevalleyeq.com z •R° Tu «- ” «* ■• CountryClipper.com The DaCapo Honors Choir performs “Forever Young" with graduates of the Maple Valley Class of 2015 lining the front. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 13,2015 — Page 7 Continued from previous page Katie Dixon National Honor Society, high honors, senior scholar; Jessica Eaton; Nichole Frazier; Shara Gillean; Cody Hall; Terra Hall; Andrew Hansford; Brieyana Hegwood; Hunter Hilton — honors; Alec Hosmer — honors; Corey Hricovsky; Alex Hughes — National Technical Honor Society; Beau Johnson — National Honor Society, high honors; senior scholar; Jon Lehman; Garrett Lesage; Elizabeth Luntsford; Emma McGlocklin — National Honor Society and high hon­ ors; Michael Mesler; Ryan Mudge; Anna Pash — National Honor Society; Felix Pena-Collier — hon­ ors; Danielle Pesce; Myranda Pugh National Honor Society and high honors; Daisy Randall; Colyn Reed; Mdtthew Reid; Olivia Ricketts; Lucas Robles; Travis Rockwell; Ashley Russell; Mercedes Scott; Hunter Sebastian; Rage Sheldon; Lizzy Shilton; Grant Silvers; Ann Speicher; Jadelyn Stewart — National Honor Society, high honors, senior scholar; Gunner Tobias; Bryan Venton; John Vincent; Abigail Voigt; Iva Weiler; Zach Wolcott. International students par­ ticipating in commencement were Irene Accardi, Lennart Senior scholar Erica Burkett welcomes her fel­ low classmates to the commencement exercises of the Maple Valley Class of 2015. Senior scholar Katie Dixon speaks to her peers at the commencement exercises honoring the Maple Valley Class of 2015/ Bank, Anna Bohlen, Thitayapha Borisuthiyanee, Chaeho Cho, Cristina Crespo, Olimpia Galletti, Emma Dyhr-Nielsen, Michaela Eggert, Leonie Konstandin, Francesca Livraghi and Petteri Tdmmila. Class officers are: Sam Bonney, president; Erica Burkett, vice-president; Katie Dixon, treasurer; Emma McGlocklin, secre­ tary. Advisors for the class are Jeff Byrne and Markelle Hoefler. The class chose the white rose for their class flower; and Columbia blue and silver for their colors. Class song was “Cinema” by Skrillex. Commencement speaker Jassen Dowling uses humor in his address to the Maple Valley Class of 2015 Friday, June 5. GOLF, continued from page 1 Division 3 Lower Peninsula Finals .were partly about recording the best scores the Lions could. But it was also about a group of seniors playing their final rounds of varsity golftogether. Four Lion seniors played their final rounds on the campus of Michigan State University, earning the team a 12th place finish at the State Finals. Rage Sheldon, the only one to have played at the finals before, led the way with a two-day total score of 166. He fired an 85 Friday and an 81 Saturday. s Ryan Mudge led the Lions Friday With an 83, then shot a 91 Saturday to finish with a total of 174. Hunter Hilton scored an 88-91-179 and Jordan Denton an 88-93-181. The Lions did meet their day one goals - to have four scores under 90 and to not be in 15th place. They had the 12th best score on each ofthe two days. They hoped for a little better on day two, to get everyone under 85, but did­ n’t quite meet that goal. The four accomplished another goal Friday though, returning home for Maple Valley High School’s gradu­ ation ceremony. For the most part all the scores were higher on day two, notjust for the previous night’s graduates. Lion head coach Spring Javor attributed that to faster greens and tougher pin placement. Really things started get a lit­ tle rougher for the Lions on the final few holes of day one. On day two “theyjust let it be,” Javor said of her guys. “They were happy.” The lone underclassmen in the Maple Valley group, Dillon Walker, had the biggest improvement from day one to day two of anyone in the group. He shot a 103 Friday, then followed that up with a 93 Saturday for a score of 196; Being happy helped him quite a bit, or at least not get­ ting upset and frustrated. Javor said it was a decision he made after Friday’s round. “He ended up with a lot of bad luck. He’d hit a good shot arid it’d have a bad lie, or he’d hit a good shot too close to the back of a bunker and he couldn’t take a good swing at it,” Javor said. Sheldon’s 166 put him ten strokes behind the two guys tied for tenth individually, Macomb Lutheran North’s Jamesen McHale (76-80­ 156) arid Lansing Catholic’s Patrick Gillespie (75-81­ 156). Lansing Catholic had two guys in the top ten. Owen Rush was third with a score of 74-77-151. The Cougars won the Division 3 state championship for the third straight season, putting together 4 two-day score of 623: The Cougars shot a 303 Friday and a 320 Saturday, the best score ofthe day each day. Ludington was second with a 635, followed by Jackson Lumen Christi 653, Flint Powers Catholic 654, Manistee 658, Macomb Lutheran North 659, Grosse He 660, Tawas Area 660, Almont. 662, HanoverHorton 676, Big Rapids 680, Maple Valley 700, Schoolcraft 705, NorthPointe Christian 716 and Chesaning 728. “The guys really wanted to get ahead of Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian and Schoolcraft (a former KVA rival) in this tournament,” Javor said. “They are the two teams that had beaten us at districts and regionals along with a few other Invitatipnals throughout the season. It felt really good to finally end the season ahead of them after chasing them all year.” Lansing Catholic also got a 79-79-158 from Niko Voutsaras, and 77-83-160s from Adam Elias' and Ethan O’Farrell; Ludington’s Spencer Hackert was the individual state champion, shooting a 72 each day to finish with a total of 144. Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central’s Andrew Skibski shot a 74­ 75-149 to earn runner-up honors. Javor doesn’t expect it to take too long for the Lions to get back to the state finals. “I think next year we’re going to be a decent team. We are losing four great guys, but these guys have taught the others so much that I don’t think that we will be that far behind,” she said. Joe & Serb's Septic Service "Am ounce ofprevention is worth a pound ofcure" was never more true than it is with septic tank care. A small commitment to the care of. your septic system will protect you indefinitely form the nightmare created by a failing system. Don’t neglect or forget your septic system! Let Joe Lyons take care ofall your needs - from the house all the way to the drainfield. We are the oldest and most experienced in Barry County!!! Customer Services and Satisfaction are our #/ Priority! moo opa IMO GIMMICKS... .c.e ■ ■ just the best customer service you’re accustomed to. ■ We will meet; or beat; ■ all competitive pricing. I | ■ No expiration date. ■ Joe & Barb’s Septic Service Joe Lyons OWNER/OPERATOR 3305 West Quimby Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 S69.945.424O 1 -800-700-3670 �Page 8 - Jus! Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 13, 2015 Old Evans School remembered This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub- lished in the Maple Valley News June 11, 1985. Go south of Nashville six A pump beside the front door supplied water for a tank-like drinking fountain inside the Evans School. Earlier students there undoubtedly drank from a com­ munity cup. Joyce Reaser is at the pump; Marion Calahan holds a broom and dustpan. Students at Evans School frequently helped a favorite teacher such as Zelma Smith “sweep up” after classes ended each day. mijes, turn left on Butler Road and continue east until you cross the Barry County line at Curtis Road. Just a short distance further into Eaton County you will find the old Evans School, now more than a century old and no longer in use, but a stark reminder of earlier days when life moved at a slower pace. Built in 1880, the schoolhouse on the south side of the road replaced the original Evans School built in 1844 across the way and slightly west, on land leased at that time from Eli Evans for the “consideration of six cents per year.” (After the new school was constructed, cost of the lease rose to 50 cents annually.) The Evans property in Section 31 of Assyria Township was leased March 4, 1844, by the school board of Fractional District No. 2 in the townships of Kalamo and Bellevue in Eaton County. (The first structure was in the former, and the second was in the latter.) For 123 years, the Evans School served its rural community. The doors finally closed in 1967 when the district voted to consolidate with Bellevue Schools. Prior to that time, Evans School graduates of the eighth grade became tuition high school students at either Nashville or Bellevue. Mrs. Howard Hamilton, the former Marion Callahan, shared her memories associ­ ated with the school. “There was no kinder­ garten then,” said Mrs. Though women teachers were the rule at most rural schools of the day, a male was occasionally hired for the job. Russell Frantz of Sunfield was the instructor at Evans School when this photo was taken in the 1930-31 school year. Pictured are (front row, from left) Gaylord Slocum, Kenneth Ritchie, Phyllis Reaser, Anna Slocum, Donald Hulsebos, Doris Hulsebos, Neal Cheeseman, Regina Gardner, Marjorie Linsley (mid­ dle) Harry “Bub” Reaser, Carl Hulsebos, Glenn Slocum, Jean Maples, Roger Martens, Walter Gardner (back) Harold Cheeseman, Joyce Reaser, Laura Gardner, teacher Russell Frantz, Marion. Callahan, Warren Quimby, Clarence Martens and Lloyd Linsley. An interesting fact about Evans School is that it drew students from four townships and two counties: Bellevue and Kalamo townships in Eaton County and Assyria and Maple Grove townships in Barry County. Hamilton, whose fellow first-graders were Lloyd Linsley and Clarence Martens. The latter also attended Evans all the way through grade school, finish­ ing along with Marion in 1931. There were two other eighth graders that year: Doris Dull and Warren Quimby. Mrs. Hamilton, who still lives in the neighborhood, walked a mile and a half each day to attend school. Other families with children who resided near the Callahans were the Martens, Gardners, Reasers and the Linsleys. “A whole group of us walked the same way to school each day,” said Mrs. Hamilton. She added that even though her father, John Callahan, “had an old Ford; there were very, very few times that we got taken to school.” Marion does recall one time when the snow was very deep that her father hitched up a horse-drawn sleigh and picked up “a whole load of kids”- and took them to school. During many of her years at Evans School, Marion’s father served as its director. Rupert Martens was treasur­ er then and John Helvie was the school board moderator. Helvie was a widower who in 1915 purchased the former Evans farm property on which the school was located. He was a kind per­ son loved by the students and “a friend to all,” said Mrs. Hamilton. During recess, the children would often spot Helvie working in his garden near the school and walk over to chat with him. Other pleasant memories of the school recalled by Marion include the annual “flowering” outings in early May. Sometime hear May Day the children would go into the nearby woods to gather bouquets of wildflow­ ers that grew in profusion there. Lunchtime also proved to be a pleasant outing on most warm-weather school days. “Across the road was a big ditch lined by a row of trees that are now gone,” recalled Mrs. Hamilton. “We used to go sit there on the bank and eat our lunch.” The noon meal for stu­ dents of Marion’s day con-, sisted of sandwiches carried from home in — if one were lucky — a round dinner pail. Some children used large peanut butter pails in lieu of the real thing. ‘“Peanut butter sandwich­ es tasted good in those days,” said Mrs. Hamilton with a laugh. There were no Thermos Continued next page GARDEN CENTER l& LANDSCAPING Dads... Bring in your kids for a FREE CARNIVAL June 20th 9:00-12:00 Goodie Bags for First 50 Kids • Carnival Games raffle fora 4 pack of tickets to the Battle Creek Bombers (June 15-20)_ Annuals 25% OFF . DELIVERYAVAILABLE] 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00 - 6:00; Sat 9:00 - 4:00 EwingGarden@gmail.com As an eighth grader at Evans School, Marion Callahan (right) had three classmates: Doris Dull, Warren Quimby and Clarence Martens (seated). Eighth graders were required to write a test in Charlotte to earn their certificates of graduation from Evans School. When Marion Callahan started first grade at Evans School in 1923 she had two classmates, Clarence Martens (left) and Lloyd Linsley. Marion recalled that this photo was taken shortly after the trio started school and remembered that the dress she was wearing that day was made of red wool. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 13,2015 — Page 9 Continued fromprevious page bottles of beverages to accompany the sandwich, as there would be today. “We were fortunate to have an apple,” she said. “Bananas were a real luxury then.” Christmastime was always a happy season at the school, which had a big Yule tree each year. “We didn’t get electricity in through here until 1938,” recalled Mrs. Hamilton,” I remember having candles on the Christmas tree, but I can’t recall having them lit.” A temporary extension of the platform that normally held the teacher’s desk served during the Christmas event as an informal stage for the traditional holiday pro­ gram presented by the chil­ dren. Evans School was heated by a “big, old pot-bellied stove,” recalled Marion; had a hand pump for well water at the front door; a vestibule where girls’ coats were hung on the right and boys’ coats on the left; and outdoor priv­ ies. The days of a commonly shared drinking cup were not remembered by Mrs. Hamilton. She recalled a drinking fountain that held a supply of water pumped by hand from the well next to the front door. In a capsule history of Evans School compiled by Mrs. Hamilton in 1967 for the Bellevue Gazette, she quoted school records show­ ing in 1909 that Carl Hamilton “received $6 for firing the stoves and janitorial work.” Later, some of the cleanup work fell to the stu­ dents and their teacher, for Marion remembered taking part. “We would stay [after school] and help the teacher sweep the floor so we could walk home with her.” One teacher in particular that Marion recalled was Zelma Smith, who boarded near the Callahan home. Some of the former Evans schoolteachers named in Mrs. Hamilton’s 1967 write­ up were Martha Mason Dickenson, Ester Beckner Barker, Mary Dye, Ilah Carroll, Jean Robinson Endsley, Edna Conklin and Kate Bowen Denison. All attended a 1967 reunion marking the 123rd anniver­ sary ofthe founding ofEvans School the year that it closed. Mrs. Denison, the oldest teacher at the reunion, was paid $25 per month when she began her teaching career at Evans in 1904. School records indicate that Rachel Day, an early instructor there, was paid $70 for three months work in 1866. “In 1918 Ester Beckner Barker received $55 a month,” noted Mrs. Hamilton in her capsule history. “Two years later during Mary Dye’s tenure, wages were hiked to $111 a month. The scale climbed steadily until the depression of 1929. It is recorded that in 1933 teacher Thelma Fox got only $45 a month. Recitation seats at the front of the schoolroom blackboards on three walls; young children learning at faster than normal pace as they overheard lessons recit­ ed by older students, these are some of the memories of Evans recalled by Mrs. Hamilton that are familiar to most all who attended rural one-room schools ofthat era. The youngsters received good education without the benefit of the “didn’t have then,” noted Mrs. Hamilton. “Bus transportation to area high schools started in 1936, enabling more children to get a high school education,” concluded Mrs. Hamilton in her her capsule capsule history. “Throughout the career of the Evans School, only in 1946 was it necessary to transport all Evans district children to Bellevue for lack of a teacher.” There was a shortage of teachers that year, recalled Mrs. Hamilton due to effects of World War II. The Evans School property now belongs to the Ewald Block family, who have built a new home near the historic old center of learning that served its neighborhood so well for so long. Before You Join the Karaoke Party, Stop by Central Park & MEET YOUR NASHVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menn Monday, June 15 Grilled chicken, potato salad, pickled beets, orange, bun. Tuesday, June 16 Hamburger, baked beans, broccoli, apple, bun. Wednesday, June 17 Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, com, coleslaw, chunky applesauce. Thursday, June 18 Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, cantaloupe. Friday, June 19 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, cauliflower, tossed salad, banana. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, June 15 Sliced turkey and cheddar cheese, coleslaw, pineapple, bun. Tuesday, June 16 Chicken pasta salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit, cookie. Wednesday, June 17 Breakfast bread, cottage cheese, pineapple, fruit punch. Thursday, June 18 Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, applesauce. Friday, June 19 Turkey pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus sections, whole wheat roll. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, June 15 Baked chicken thigh, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, orange. Tuesday, Tuesday,June June 16 16 Potato Potato crunch crunch pollock, pollock, roasted potatoes, green beans, fruit cup, whole wheat 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 ille­ gal 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, limitation or discrimination.'’ Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody ofchildren under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ tion 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 num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. FRIDAY, JUNE 19 AT 6:30PM See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all yourprinting needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits roll. Wednesday, June 17 Swedish meatballs with sauce, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chunky applesauce, cookie. Thursday, June 18 Chicken pannesan, moz­ zarella cheese, noodles with marinara sauce, mixed veg­ etables, banana. Friday, June 19 BBQ chicken thigh, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, fruit, whole wheat roll. Activities Calendar Monday, June 15 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Painting Club 1 p.m.; Hand Crafts 12:45-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, June 16 Hastings: Play Wii 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.;Board Meeting 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 Hastings: Card Making 9 LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man and Amanda J. Smith, his wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2007 and recorded January 11, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080111-0000387, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now h,eld by Fifth. Third Mortgage Company, ompany, by y assignment. assgnment. There ere iss claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five and 89/100 Dollars ($109,545.89), including interest at 5% per annum. iUn nsdaeird thmeorptgoawgeer aonfdsathlee csotanttuatieneind such case made and provided,, no­ tice is hereby given that said m,ortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises, or at some part mortgaged of thegmg, at public ven,due the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 16,2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 27; thence South 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section 27 to the true point of beginning; thence East 200.00 .feet parallel with the North line of said Section 27; thence South 600.00 feet parallel with said West line; thence West 200.00 feet parallel with said North line; thence North 600.00 feet along said West line to the point of beginning. Containing 2 acres, more or less, and being sub­ ject to any easements, restrictions or conditions of record. 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 re­ scind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered 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. Dated: June 13, 2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-009003 (06-13)(07-04) 1337 a.m.; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Blood Drive 1-7 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Delton: TV Strings. Thursday, June 18 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music w/Celia 10:30 a.m.; BP Check 10:30 ajn.; Alzb. Caregiver Support Delton: 3:30 p.m. Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville: TV Time. Friday, June 19 Father’s Day Hastings: Party. Planes, Trains and Automobiles! 10:30-12:30. LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR COLLECTING A DEBT. IF THE DEBT WAS DISCHARGED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDING, THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT DEBT. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be re­ scinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that ebveenlimt, iyour event, yteodurs damages, doalemlyagtoest,hif ief any, arneytu, rshall snhaollf be limited solely to the return of Woodland: Skipbo and the bid amount tendered at sale, Shuffleboard. plus interest, and the purchas­ er shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort­ gagee, or the Mortgagee’s attor­ ney. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Matthew Vugteveen and Brenda K. Vugteveen, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registra­ tion Systems, Inc., as nominee for Assurity Financial Services, LLC, IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE its successors and assigns, Mort­ MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE gagee, dated January 26, 2009 YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR and recorded February 2, 2009 in AT 248-502-1400. Instrument # 20090202-0000888 OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has. Barry County Records, Michigan. been made in the conditions of a Said mortgage was assigned mortgage made by James through mesne assignments to: Bradley and Nancy Bradley, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND Husband and Wife, to Household SOCIETY, FSB, doing business Finance Corporation III, as CHRISTIANA TRUST, not in Mortgagee, dated October 28, its individual capacity but solely 2004 and recorded November 3,, as Trustee for BOAT 2014-4TT, 2004 in Instrument Number by assignment dated May 21, 1136631, Barry County Records, 2015 and subsequently record­ Michigan. Said mortgage is now ed in Barry County Records on held by U.S. Bank Trust N.A., as which mortgage there is claimed Trustee for LSF9 Master to be due at the date hereof the Participation Trust, by assign­ ment. There is claimed to be due sum of One Hundred Ninety-One at the date hereof the sum of Thousand Three Hundred Sev­ Four enty-Nine Dollars and Forty-Nine Ninety-Nine Thousand Hundred Twenty-Seven and Cents ($191,379.49) including 77/100 Dollars ($99,427.77), oars ($ , .), interest 5.5% per annum. Under Including interest at 7.53% per the power of sale contained in said annum. Under the power of sale mortgage and the statute in such contained in said mortgage and case made and provided, notice is the statute in such case made hereby given that said mortgage and provided, notice is hereby will be foreclosed by a sale of the given g that said mortgage g g will be mortgage mortgaged prem premises, ses,orsome or some part foreclosed by a sale of the mort- of them, at public vendue. Circuit gaged premises, or some part of Court of Barry County at 1:00PM them, at public vendue at the on July 16, 2015 Said premises place of holding the circuit court are situated in Township of Hast­ within Barry County, Michigan at ings, Barry County, Michigan, 1:00 PM on JULY 2, 2015. Said and are described as: Unit 5 of premises are located in the Creek Wood Site Condominium, Township of Johnstown, Barry and are a Condominium according to the County Michigan,, Master Deed thereof recorded in described parcel of1/4 land located in as: the ANorthwest of Instrument No. 1024069 of Barry LEGAL NOTICE Section 21; Town 1 North Range 8 West, beginning att a point which lies North 05 degrees 20 minutes West 75.00 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 10, "Arnetts Resort" thence North 85 degrees 43 minutes West, 273.82 feet; thence North 5 degrees 20 minutes West, 70.16 feet for the place of beginning; thence South 5 degrees 20 minutes East 70.16 feet, thence North 85 degrees 43 minutes West 30.83 feet; thence North 89 degrees 9 minutes West 30 feet; thence North 5 degrees 20 minutes West to a point which lies North 83 degrees 34 minutes West of the place of beginning, thence South 83 degrees 34 minutes East to the plgace of beginning. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The. foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the person who buyps the property pat the County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 13, and any amendments thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements of said condo­ minium as set forth in said Master Deed, and any amendments thereto and as described in Act , 59 of the Public Acts Ml of 1978, as amended. Commonly known as 3444 Cecelia Ct, 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 fore­ closure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during the redemption period. Dated: 6/13/2015 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, doing business as CHRISTIANA mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: May 30, 2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-007796 (0530)(06-20) 350 TRUST, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for BOAT 2014-4TT, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 15-16846 (06-13)(07-04) �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 13,2015 Furlongs donate truck to raise money for local firefighting The Nashville Firemen will be selling raffle tickets at the pancake breakfast Saturday, June 20, for a chance to win a 1959 Chevrolet Spartan Pumper firetruck. Russ and Irene Furlong donated the truck for the fundraiser. “The firemen appreciate the generosity of Russ and Irene and are looking for­ ward to turning this into an opportunity that will benefit the people in our fire dis- trict,” said firefighter Wayne Gould. Raffle tickets can be pur­ chased from any Nashville Fire Department member. Proceeds from the raffle and the pancake breakfast will offset the cost of pur­ chasing equipment and tools. Proceeds also will be used to purchase materials for the annual fire prevention and fire safety activities at the Maple Valley elementary schools. !EV£RY;TH£VG;?YO.£rA££DJ gfAUTO REPAIR Russ and Irene Furlong donated this 1959 Chevrolet Spartan Pumper firetruck for a raffle to raise funds for the Nashville Fire Department. Tickets will be sold at the pancake breakfast Saturday, June 20, from 7 to 11 a.m. • Parts • Repairs • Tires 1 AAR Parts From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts In-Stock Located Downtown Vermontville J Vl 130 S. Main, Vermontville 517-726-1500 Residents urged to avoid excessive alcohol for safe, healthy summer Excessive alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. In Michigan, it costs Get 5252994 1344803 24025Hnt Huntington Lp Grill 25,000 Btu Powerful Burner System. 390 Sq. In. Total Cooking urface. 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This new research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Education pro­ vides county-level estimates of excessive drinking, which MDHHS can use as part of its surveillance efforts and to help plan for interventions to reduce excessive alcohol use in Michigan communities. The research from the Institute for Health Metrics and Education shows that women are increasingly at risk for complications and dangers associated with alcohoi consumption. Additionally, women are especially vulnerable to the effects of alcohol because of their body size and how their bodies process alcohol. Women also have more health risks from excessive alcohol use, including sexual assault, breast cancer, and harming a baby if drinking while pregnant. In Michigan, as well as across the country, women’s excessive drinking behaviors are increasing at a higher rate than men’s. 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Loans secured by property meeting the criteria for sale as conventional loans on the secondary mortgage market will be eligible for conventional loan rates. Subject to credit approval. lender �Page 12 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 13,2015 PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES WORKING TOGETHER. SERVING VOU Daniels Funeral Home Carl’s “OurFamily Serving Yours” of Nashville phone 517-852-5712 117 N. Main Street 517-852-9207 (JEnVy 109 S. Main Street cell 269-838-1575 fax 517-852-9797 & EMBROIDERY Your Hometown Grocer 517*852-1991 EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 9200 East M-79 Highway, Nashville, Ml 49073 Scott A. Daniels—Owner/Director SUPER MARKETS 517-852-1830 www.danielsfuneralhome.net 207 N. Main Street • 517-852-0313 For yourconvenience, please use back entrance FRIENDS OF E^NG PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY GARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING 5715 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 327 N. 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(located in Central Park) 10p Valley Rally Fireworks—sponsored by local citizens, merchants and organizations (located behind stores downtown) Rain date: June 20 SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH Nashville Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast (located at the Nashville Fire Barn on Main St) 7-7:30a 5k Run Walk Registration (located behind stores downtown, west side of M-66)... for info call Trent—517.652.2525 8a 5k Run Walk begins— runners start at 8a, walkers start at 8'10a 8a-2p 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! Trophies, plus 50/50 raffle & door prizes. For info call Ralph—517.852.3693 Flag Raising by the VFW (located in Central Park) 9a MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC Shield of Service 8:30a-1 p Cooling Station—cold water and indoor restrooms available (located at the MVCCOH) NACC Craft Show—featuring work of local and regional crafters...proceeds go toward funding NACC programs (located in Maple Valley Pharmacy parking lot) Call Shirley—517.852.0276 9a-3p 735 E. SHERMAN ST 9a-2p Annual Library Book Sale—sponsored by Friends of Putnam District Library (located inside air-conditioned Putnam District Library) *Public restroom available 9a-2p “Purses (plus) for Putnam” Silent Auction—bid on dozens of purses^backpacks, and tool bags tilled with goodies...sponsored by Friends of Putnam District Library (located on Putnam District Library Lawn) *Bids close at 2p 10a-1 p Kids Art Activities—sponsored by the Thornapple Arts Council (Putnam District Library Lawn) 10a-1 p Diaper Drive—unopened packages of diapers & wipes will be collected at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope to help those in need...sponsored by the MVCCOH 11 a-2p 50/50 Car Show Raffle—winners announced at Central Park 2p Car Show Trophy Winners and Door Prize Winners—will be announced at Central Park (517) 852-1910 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 Food Vendors AsnhattMaintenance (269)948-9369 www.mumiysasplian.net D E NTI STRY/1 219 N. 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Main Street 517-852-0760 Handmade Amish Ice Cream (‘located near the NACC Craft Show in MVP parking lot) Nashville Family i Hickey Electric, Inc. 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 7a-11a 517-852-0882 201 N. Main Street 517-852-0820 FRIDAY, JUNE 19TH 219 S. State Street GREAT NORTHERN BOWHUNTING COMPANY Vxr Family Medicine Altifcited with Pennock Physician Network 750 Durkee Street 877-850-7055 'Streetside ‘PizzeriJL NASHVILLE check out our carry-out specials 11807 Carlisle Hwy 119 N. Main Street 517-852-0540 517-852-1858 free delivery up to 5 miles Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair Shane Gillean Owner 204 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-3161 smglllea@yahoo.com 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 Two Q'z 207 N. Main Street 517-852-9910 517-852-9680 225 N, Main Street 228 N. Main Street Local businesses supporting each other 517-852-9928 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-06-20.pdf 0025b3bf8f893cd12af0dad7aecbedce PDF Text Text IWAPLE VALLEY ..• * Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. A local paper oftoday! 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 25, June 20, 2015 Vault guru Sessions receives 2015 Eddy Award It was quite an end to the high school track and field season for long-time Maple Valley varsity track and field assistant coach Jerry Sessions. Sessions was honored with the 23rd Annual Eddy Award by the Honor Roll of Champions Track and Field Committee during the annual Greater Lansing Honor Roll Meet at Holt High School May 26. Landon Athletics had thir­ teen state qualifiers spread across the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Lower Peninsula Track and Field Finals the following weekend and all thirteen qualifiers made it to the podium, earning state medals for top eight finishes. Sessions formed Landon Athletics in 2001 as a formal training program for vaulters throughout the Greater Lansing Area and beyond. He called it Landon Athletics in honor of his first grand­ son, Landon, who was bom in 2000. The group of state medal­ ists from Landon Athletics in 2015 included state champi­ ons Stephanie Lambeth of Frankenmuth and Bella LeRoux of Spring Lake. Lambeth, a senior, set a new Division 3 Finals record with a winning jump of 12 feet 3 inches in the girls’ competi­ tion May 30 at Comstock Park High School. LeRoux, a sophomore, cleared the bar at 11-8 to win the Division 2 girls’ title in Zeeland. Also on the podium that day were Maple Valley’s veiy own Jadelyn Stewart, a Maple Valley track and field coach, and area pole vault guru, Jerry Sessions is presenior who placed eighth in the girls’ competition in sented with the 23rd Annual Eddy Award at the Greater Lansing Honor Roll Meet May Division 3, Jason Slaughter26 at Holt High School. of Hastings who was seventh in the boys’ competition in Division 2 and Erin Goggins of Hastings who was seventh in the girls’ Division 2 com­ petition. Sessions began his coach­ ing career around 1985 as an assistant coach, teaming with fellow Eddy Award winner Gary Hamilton who has since retired. The two helped the Maple Valley girls win a MHSAA state title in 1992 and a MITCA Team State Championship in 2005, along with numerous league and regional titles and top five state meet finishes. While all of these accom­ plishments helped get Sessions to his current status as the dean of Greater Lansing pole vault coaches, perhaps the truest indication See AWARD, page 3 Vermontville still on lookout for new village trustee The meet and greet is a Staff Writer time for citizens to voice Vermontville Village their comments or concerns Council members are still they may have regarding the searching for someone to fill village. the vacant seat left by the “We started the meet and resignation of Garry Patrick. greet several years ago,” said At the Thursday, June 11, Wineman. “It seemed to go meeting. Village President over well, so we have contin­ Ruth Wineman announced ued it every year.” that three people have Work is soon to begin on applied and interviews will the south end of West Street begin soon. to dig out the ditches, grate, Meet the Maple Valley Pathways Class of 2015: Kaleb Amon (from left), Chad Clarke, Jessica Fuller, Raeann Jeff Wetzel, on behalf of and put in the proper Kienutske, Tyler Lance, Skyler Lesh, Brianna Martin, LaWann Randolph, Zakary Stubblefield and Danielle the fire department, spoke amounts of gravel. This will VanDyke. (Unable to attend are Cameron Abfalter, Jacob Bayman, Taylor Fender, Travis Jones and James Lake) about the upcoming meet and build up the street and put it greet event. Tentatively set above the ditches, allowing for Saturday, July 18, the for better drainage. The event will include a firefight­ widening of the street just er-sponsored waterball tour­ past the last residence on the nament and community-wide west, continuing out to M-66 will make it easier for the yard sales. “We were missing at least snow plows to turn around, half a dozen teams last year said Trustee Mark Jorgensen. Gardner’s Farm and for the tournaments due to the Barry County Fair having Excavating in Charlotte will imagined. It’s time to reach tion ... I couldn’t be more beginning of something — their annual waterball on the be doing the work for by Shari Carney whatever it may be.” forward and pursue your proud of you.” Staff Writer same day,” said Wetzel. “1 $25,000. Falcon told the class most would like to see the meet dreams and goals. Keep your Photos of the class The Farmer’s Market will “It’s time to start living focus and you will accom­ streamed on the big screen in of them will be working at and greet day be earlier or See TRUSTEE, page 2 the life you imagined,” by plish more that you can even the high school auditorium jobs that haven’t even been later than the fair.” while the theme song played. thought of yet. She acknowl ­ begin to imagine, ” — Jeff Henry James, was the theme Trent Harvey, Jassen Dowling and Abby edged hurdles. of the Maple Valley Fisher, “You have faced things Pathways Class of 2015. The Tamera Matheson, Jillyn Smith created the montage. Emily Mater, representing others can’t conceive,” said class also chose the song, Boldrey, Dave Wyman, Lisa “It’s Time,” by Imagine Mulvany and Principal the Maple Valley Memorial Falcon. “You’ve met the Scholarship Foundation, pre­ challenges and achieved ... Dragons and, in keeping Duska Brumm. Fisher gave the welcome sented two scholarships: the the game oflife is not always with Maple Valley school • Love of reading lives on in a Little colors, chose a white rose, to the class admitting he did­ Tate Mix and an unnamed fair it hurts, it’s messy and Free Library hard; but there is joy, happi ­ tipped in blue, as the class n’t remember any of the scholarship to Danielle VanDyke and Skyler Lesh ness and fun. ” speeches but he did recall • Eaton County Fair making changes flower. “You are in control. You “Congratulations gradu­ how proud he felt when he respectively. in poultry area Superintendent Michelle will decide your response ates. We are so proud of graduated. • Nashville woman to preside over “Remember this feeling Falcon gave the keynote with poise and maturity,” she you,” were the well wishes to concluded. national Angel Collectors convention address. you have now. This sense of the class from their staff Principal Duska Brumm in “You have reached a new said printed in the commence­ accomplishment,” • Book featuring rural schools in ment program. “Remember Fisher, “apply it to your life stage. This is a beginning not her well wishes to the class Eaton County in its second printing that now is the time. It’s time daily ... you know what it an end,” she said. “Your See PATHWAYS, page 6 to start living the life you takes: haid work, determina- future lies ahead of you; the by Patti Farnum Maple Valley Pathways honors grads with ‘It’s Time’ theme In This Issue �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 20,2015 Love of reading lives on in a Little Free Library by Shari Carney Staff Writer Cathy Nichols’ earthly journey ended in February, but her passion for reading continues through the Little Free Library in Vermontville. Nichols was only a few minutes from home when she attempted to pass a snow plow. Her vehi­ cle was struck, and she died at the scene. Nichols’ obsession with books and her frequent visits to the Vermontville Township Library led her family to think ofhelping the library. “The library was named as the memorial,” said library Director Carla Rumsey. The staff wanted to do something special with the bequest. Rumsey said Kim Eldred hought of building a Little Free Library in Nichols’ honor. “She was the best wife, the best mother,” said her husband Jerry Nichols. “Cathy was a reader. I didn’t complain when she’d bring more books in the house. I bought her a tablet too, she thought it was the greatest thing.” “You did complain,” added daughter Lexie Lanning with a laugh. Leonard Joppie built the mini-library. He fashioned it after the opera house, said Rumsey. The structure rests at the end of a brick path, on the comer of the property along Main Street. The bricks used in the path were found in the library crawl space. Rumsey’s son, Chris, owner of Outdoor Edge Landscaping, designed the walkway and donated his time. “I know Mom would love Vermontville Township Library Director Carla Rumsey demonstrates how easy it is to access the Little Free Library recently installed on the front corner of the library property in Vermontville. this,” said Lanning, admiring the completed structure and recalling a favorite moment. “I was not an avid reader as a child. She would read during commercials. One evening she noticed me doing the same thing and she started to cry saying, ‘You’re reading, and it’s a commercial.’” The Little Free Library, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, has three weather-tight compartments filled with books, maga­ zines, audio books and more. A note on the front outlines how the mini-library works. “This library belongs to everyone — your neighbors, TRUSTEE, continued from page 1 begin Saturday, July 11. In other business, the opera house will soon be get­ ting new front steps. Susan Peters from the Barry-Eaton County Health District said Cherry Street, a health center in Hastings, will be opening a clinic in Charlotte. People who are uninsured, underinsured or those on Medicare will be eligible for services. Home Cookin' /Jack£Judy's\ "Country S Kettle Cafe visa Nashville s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Hours: Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Peters gave tips on how to prevent illness with upcom­ ing picnics and Fourth of The July celebrations. Syrup Vermontville received Corporation approval from the council replace the old drinking fountain in the Village Square Park. There are hopes that a new one may be ready for use before the meet and greet in July. Dick Carrigan to celebrate national organization. Visit them online at littlefreelibrary.org. Cathy Nichols loved reading and made frequent visits to the Vermontville Township Come help us celebrate cated to her, is an extension of the library. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a Dick Carrigan’s 90th birth- week and is located on the front corner of the library on Main Street. day at Moo-ville on June 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. under the Pavilion. Dick will be 90 on Aug. 4. He is married to Mildred andfour children, Denny, David, Jeanne, and Loma. No gifts please. Foresters to sing at Gresham church Gi$l Centilicate Country Kettle? Classic Car Show Father's Day Saturday, June 20th Bring Dad infor Dinner! Mark and Andrea Forester ing, piano, Dobro, guitar, fid­ will sing at Gresham United dle, mandolin, harmonica, Methodist Church Sunday, organ and more. June 28, at 9:30 a.m. They have shared the stage The Foresters are in full- with some of the biggest time music ministry, travel-names in Gospel music. ing across the United States Gresham United Methodist Mark and Andrea holding more than 200 con-Church is at 5055 Mulliken certs each year. They sing Road, Charlotte. For more Forester will sing at United southern and traditional information, call 517-652- Gresham Gospel music and play a large 1580. Methodist Church Sunday, variety of instruments includJune 28 at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 21st Swiss Steak, Grilled Ham & Yams or Baked Turkey and Dressing All dinners includepotatoes, soup and salad bar. Also Serving Prime Rib .2157 family and we miss her vis­ its,” said Carla. Little Free Library is a 90th birthday Library to stock up on books. Nichols died in February. This Little Free Library, dedi- How about a Cruise in and See the Girls in their Poodle Skirts! way to share good things to read.” “Cathy was part of our friends, people who pass by. Anyone may use it. This Little Free Library offers a Need Something for Dad? from This Little Free Library is an extension of the Vermontville Township Library. Library Director Carla Rumsey (left) poses with Lexie Lanning and Jerry Nichols. They are the daughter and husband of Cathy Nichols, who died in February as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The Little Free Library is dedi­ cated to her. Budget hearing for schools set A special meeting of the n the administration office This will be a budget hear- in Maple Valley Board of ing, and announcements of board room. Education Eduction is planned new school personnel are Monday, June 29, at 7 p.m.. expected. The meeting will be �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, June 20,2015 — Page 3 Nashville approves $4.17 million sewer project Parts of sewer system more than 100 yean old by Shari Carney water service (collection and Staff Writer treatment) to the customers. A $4.17 million sewer • Rehabilitate or repair project was unanimously high-priority areas of exist­ approved, with Darren Fisher ing wastewater infrastruc­ absent, by the Nashville ture. Village Council at its meet­ • Reduce infiltration and ing Thursday, June 11. A inflow in the collection sys­ project plan has been avail­ tem. able for review in the village • Provide facilities capable office since May 11. of providing consistent reli­ Bob Wilcox and Don able services and continued DeVries from Fleis & compliance with the National Vandenbrink said the project Pollutant Discharge is deemed necessary due to Elimination System dis­ aging infrastructure and charge permit limitations. equipment. Deteriorated and • Minimize financial bur­ damaged vitrified clay pipe den to the sewer system users. from 1912 constitutes 40 per­ • Reduce environmental cent of the village sewer pip­ impact during construction of the improvement projects. ing. The objectives of the proj­ • Minimize environmental ect are to: impact of wastewater treat­ • Ensure reliable waste- ment facility operations and AWARD, of why he is a most worthy recipient of this year’s Eddy Award comes from what he cites as his favorite part of coaching: “There is nothing better than watching an athlete set a new personal record, hit the mat, and leap up smiling,” Sessions said. The Eddy Award is named for Lansing area sports icons Edward Senyczko and Edward Majdeski. Sessions has a passion for track and field, and he made that clear early in his coach­ ing career by transporting numerous Maple Valley ath­ letes to the Grand Ledge Summer Rec. Track and Field program on a regular basis. After doing so for about a decade, he initiated a summer program at Maple Valley, running it from 1994-2003. Prior to that he had already developed a rep­ utation as an outstanding pole vault coach. Clearly, this had been his number one passion, dating back to his high school career. He was able to have an indoor vault­ ing facility developed at,t Maple Valley High School, with the assistance of the Maple Valley Public Schools in 1999. Landon Athletics has served hundreds of pole vaulters from all over the area. In collaboration with the coaches at their high schools, Sessions has men­ tored countless all-state vaulters. Numerous state qualifiers from Maple Valley are among them, including All-American performer Miranda Farr, who Sessions helped coach at Lansing Community College. Farr was three time All­ American, and Indoor National Champion and run­ ner-up for Outdoor Nationals with a personal record of 13­ 4. Farr also vaulted for Grand Valley State Valley University. She is currently the jumping coaching for Charlotte High School and Olivet College. She contin­ ues to work with Sessions as his long-time assistant coach at Landon Athletics. discharge. “Improvements are needed to allow for proper service and access to maintenance,” said Wilcox. The needs outlined includ­ ed pump replacement, valve chambers prone to flooding and inoperable, antiquated valves. The anticipated planning and design timetable by month and year is as follows: • July submit final stormwater asset manage­ ment and wastewater project plan to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. • September — proceed with survey, project develop­ ment and preliminary design. • October — begin detailed design. • February 2016 — final- ize design drawings and specifications; submit permit applications. • March — advertise for bidding. • April — open bids for construction. • June — begin construc­ tion. • November — complete construction. • December — operations and maintenance manual; start up assistance and record drawings. Department of Public Works Director Scott Decker, in his written report to the council, said he met with Wilcox and DeVries in May. “We reviewed a GIS [geo­ graphical information sys­ tem] that we will be receiv­ ing as part of the SAW grant,” said Decker. “This will help us keep better records of our sanitary and storm sewer collection sys­ tems, as well as aid in the future in our water distribu­ tion system.” Judge Amy McDowell reported on the Barry County unified court system and the Swift and Sure Sanctions Program to rehabilitate most-, ly drug and alcohol offend­ ers. “We do things a little dif­ ferently,” said McDowell. “We are treatment- and com- pliance-focused ...we believe in giving deserving people a chance.” In other business, council members unanimously approved payment of the June bills for $54,956; a MEI wireless broadband site on the water tower; the protem appointment of Mary Coll; elimination of tire sergeant’s position; and the full-time officer pay from $14.74 to $15.48, with Lori Courtney the sole dissenting vote. continu Matt Gordeneer, who took over the Maple Valley varsi­ ty boys’ track and field head coaching position this spring, is another of Sessions’ top students. Gordeneer was a three time state qualifier, finishing as high as a state runner-up in Division 3. He had a fifth place finish at Midwest Meet of Champions, is still the Maple Valley school record holder in the pole vault. He went on to earn All­ American honors with a fifth place finish at the indoor' Nationals while vaulting for Grand Valley State University. “I attribute most of my success to Jerry’s coaching,” Gordeneer said. “Ifit weren’t for him getting me started and putting in the time, I definitely wouldn’t have the love of track and field that I have today. It is a huge honor to be coaching with him now. There is no one more deserving for coach of the year than Jerry.” Sessions will be traveling to North Carolina for the New Balance Outdoor Nationals, June 20, where six Landon Athletic vaulters qualified and will be compet­ ing. Landon Kemp of Greenville, who won the Emerging Elite event at the New Balance Nationals Indoor in March with a jump of 12-4.75, will be one ofthe six going to North Carolina for the outdoor competition. Sessions also coached some of the best from all over the state in his 12 years as the pole vault coach for Team Michigan at the Midwest Meet of Champions, the senior all­ star meet featuring the best from Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. Sessions is adamant in noting that none of this would be possible without the obvious dedication ofthe athletes, but also the contin­ ued support of the Maple Valley Public Schools, and most importantly the contri­ bution of his family, espe­ cially his wife Aria, who works hard behind the scenes for Landon Athletics. The couple has four children: Dawn, Brad, Cheri and Teri. Very few smaller schools have had the good fortune to have had more than one Eddy Award winner in the coaching category. “Both Gary Hamilton and I just had a strong drive to help kids,” Sessions said ' When asked about that dis­ tinction. “I regretted not having gone to college myself, so I am highly motivated to help my athletes achieve that goal,” Sessions said of his driving force. He said the most memo­ rable moments for him are when his athletes tell him that they are going to contin­ ue their education in college. Participants will work together to solve a mock crime. They will examine the evidence, confirm (or refute) their suspicions and ask a lot of questions. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, in the opera house. This week’s Wednesday Local students named to MSU dean’s list Michigan State University has released its dean’s list for the spring semester. The dean’s list honors all full-time undergraduates who earn a 3.50 or better grade-point average for the semester. Area students who qualied include: Bellevue Ethan Rutherford. Charlotte — Geneva Alewine, Laurie Dahl, Dallas Dedman, Mckenzie Edgerton, Samantha Freiburger, Olivia Jewell, Kolton Kletke, Mandy Kramar, Timothy Lemon, Logan Lindsay, Ryan Logan, Benjamin Luukkonen, Morgan Reid, Hailee Ridge, Austin Smith, Reilly Spitzfaden, Jessica Tapscott, Jade Weever. Nashville — Quentin Lesage, Jill Traxler. Sunfield — Rachel Poole. Vermontville Emma Rulison, Quinn Rulison. Gale and Audrey Wetzel are cel­ ebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on June 26, 1965, at Nashville Baptist Church. During those 50 years, they had two boys and were blessed with two daugh­ ters-in-law and four grandchil­ dren. They celebrated their anniversary earlier this year with family on the island of Kauai. If you would like to celebrate with them, please send cards to 6675 M-66, Nashville, Ml 49073. i CooUooks mm Kids crime lab workshop, Wednesday movie planned in Vermontville Forensic science will be the subject of the next Vermontville Township Library Summer Reading Program. ‘Every Hero has a Story’ will host a crime lab work­ shop presented by the Ann Arbor Hands-on Museum. Wetzels to celebrate 5Oth wedding anniversary movie will be “Iron Man.” All movies begin at 2 p.m. Viewers may bring blankets and pillows or lawn chairs if desired. Fresh popcorn will be provided. The crime lab workshop is made possible by a grant from Consumers Energy. v-1 Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience Hair • Nails • Tanning JuneSpecialffiffi Buy 2 Products get 1 FREE Equal or lesser value, in stockproducts only. Does not include sale items. 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 Foryour convenience, please use back entrance Nashville SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You’re H0 me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 4 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 20,2015 tarrij County- • Beatrice Catherine Schulz HASTINGS, MI - Beatrice Catherine Schulz, of Hastings, formerly of Unionville, went to be with the Lord June 15, 2015. She was bom on April 9, 1924 in Gagetown, and was a member of the 1941 graduat­ ing class of Unionville High School. On April 18, 1942 she married Franklin J. Schulz at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Columbia Comers; he preceded her in death on October 23, 2000. A lifelong Lutheran, she was a current member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, doing crocheting, reading, and gardening. Caledonia. As her health fai led, she Beatrice loved wintering in Florida, and after retirement, spent the last eight years spent over 25 years with her residing at the home of her late husband, Franklin, daughter and son-in-law enjoying the winter sun in along with several years with Palmetto playing shuffle­ her granddaughter, Brook. board, making crafts, and During the final two years, attending potlucks. At home, she received remarkable she enjoyed spending her home care provided by time in church clubs, or Spectrum Health Hospice of Seasonal Co-Op 301 S. Main St., Nashville • st7 490-9702 (across from Dollar General) • Father's Day Gifts • Hand Made Items ?. • Antiques • Man's Cave Grand Rapids. Beatrice is survived by her daughter, Jill (Charlie) Methvin, Hastings; grand­ children, Brook Rasmussen McKinstry, Maria Methvin, Alexander Methvin, Marquell Giles, Shakeria Methvin, all of Hastings, Jimmie Sue (Danny) Gilley, Yellville, AR, Duane (Janet) Methvin, Fairhope, AL; seven great-grandchildren, Jerred Parris IV, Tandra McKinstry, both of Hastings, Molly and Matty Methvin, Fairhope, AL, Zebullan Gilley, Grace (Shane) Stolz, and Caleb Gilley ofYellville, AR; plus, eight great-grandchildren. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin and a grandson, Nicholai Troy Kohla Methvin. A private celebration of life memorial services was held at the home of her daughter with Hospice Chaplain Steve Luchies officiating. Beatrice is laid to rest at Floral Gardens Cemetery & Mausoleum Bay City next to her late husband. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menn Monday, June 22 Oven fried chicken, potato salad, broccoli, apple, com­ bread. Tuesday, June 23 Hot dog, potato wedges, three bean salad, orange, bun. Wednesday, June 24 Potato crunch pollock, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, chunky applesauce, whole wheat rolL Thursday, June 25 BBQ chicken thigh, tossed salad, spinach, banana, combread. Friday, June 26 Sloppy Joe, marinated vegetables, roasted potatoes, jello with fruit, bun. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, June 22 Cheese cubes and club crackers, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, cookie. Tuesday, June 23 Chicukeesn ays,alaudn, epickled beets, fruit cup, bun. Wednesday, June 24 Zesty chicken salad, pasta salad, pineapple. Thursday, June 25 in the Vermontville Park with fresh produce and baked goods ■Ml 1t THANKYOU MIM 7/ie MVE PTO § ■■ wishes to thank O Jamie Wiggs, Field Day chairman, and all the MANY volunteers that made this years Field Days so amazing! Thank you to Hickey Electric, Schilz Construction and Remodeling, M g W■g W Thomapple Real Estate, Stacy Schilz, Court-side, B Fun Time Bounce House Rental, Carls Supermarket, Mussers, Citizens, Maple Valley Schools, Greg and Katherine Rathburn, Richard ■ and Samantha Seume, Diana Finkler and Bruce ■ Doig for your generous donations. 97 mil Barry County Extension Calendar of Events June 20 June 27 June 28 Why go to church? will open by Pastor Joseph Benedict Vermontville Bible Church We have always been told that church is a good func­ tion to attend, but why? Give me reasons why I should be in church. What are some reasons I should get involved in a solid Bible-teaching church? The first reason is service. When we go to church, we are given opportunities to bring glory to God by serving him. Ephesians 4:11-12 tells ofthose who have accepted Christ as their savior and how they use their gifts. Each believer has at least one gift at the time of salvation. What are these gifts for? Spiritual gifts are for the encouragement of your brothers and sisters in Christ. Church provides a place for us to do what we are gifted to do for the good of all (1 Corinthians 12:6-7). Another word for the church is the body of Christ. The truth is we are all called to service, a body works best when all parts of the body are working together (Romans 12:1-2). Another reason to go to church is for encouragement. We are commanded not to give up meeting together, and some have, but to encourage one another. Even more as you see the Day approaching (Hebrews 10:25). We see the culmination of evil now, don’t we need each other’s encouragement all the more? If you are discouraged in your faith, find some believers you can be encouraged by and grow with. God has designed us to receive encour­ agement from brothers and sisters in Christ (Romans 12:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; 1 Corinthians 12:25-27). The final reason to go to church is for growth. Everything that we do in church is meant to teach us more about God and to help us grow deeper in our rela­ tionship with Him (Colossians. 3:16). Being around other godly people naturally causes us to grow (Proverbs 27:17). We have many chances in church to grow, whether it be Sunday school, small groups, verse memo­ ry, youth group, activities, and Sunday morning worship and preaching. There are many other reasons to go to church, but remember no church is a perfect church. We are all growing, no one is perfect, but Jesus Christ. Sad to say but, if you do find a perfect church, it will no longer be perfect, because you are there. Activities Calendar Monday, June 22 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Painting Club 1 p.m.; Hand Crafts 12:45-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, June 23 Hastings: Play Wii 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; BCRN Meeting. Wednesday, June 23 - Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Delton: June Birthdays; Reminiscence. RSVP July 4 party. Thursday, June 24 -• Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Barcroft’s Music 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville: TV Time. Friday, June 25 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.mB. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. CALENDAR OF EVENTS June 25 From the Pulpit Saturday, June 27 • 9am - 1pm Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, June 22 Fish Veracruz with tomato sauce, rice, mixed vegeta­ bles, cauliflower, apple. Tuesday, June 22 Chicken tenders, roasted potatoes, green beans, orange, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, June 23 Spaghetti with sauce, meatballs, mixed vegetables, chunky applesauce. Thursday, June 25 Smothered pork cutlet with gravy, combread stuff­ ing, sweet potatoes, broccoli, grapes. Friday, June 26 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. June 22 H,,our_s: — 1 Tues. Thurs. llam-5pm • Fri. llam-7pm • Sat. 9am-2pm ; ---- H- VERMONTVILLE FARMERS MARKET Sliced ham and Provolone cheese, potato salad, apple­ sauce, bun. Friday, June 26 Tuna pasta salad, marinat­ ed vegetables, grapes, cook­ ie. June 29 June 30 July 2 July 6 July 7 July 8 July 12 July 16 July 17 Mandatory Poultry Meeting, 10 a.m., Expo Center Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.,Old Hastings Public Library • Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m. Expo Center. 4-H Dog Agility & Showmanship Clinic, 10 a.m., Expo Center Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center Rabbit Showmanship & Agility Clinic 6 Market Tattooing, 6 p.m., Expo Center Fair Superintendents Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center Live Goat Carcass Judging, 6 p.m., Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center Beef & Lamb Carcass Drop Off, 6-8 p.m., Hudsonville Goat Carcass Evaluations, 6-6:30 p.m., Pickney Meats Rabbit Bam Set-Up, 1-2 pm., Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Non-Livestock Set-Up, 1-8 p.m., Expo Center 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 20,2015 — Page 5 South Carolina Brigade topic of Civil War seminar The Lansing/Sunfield, Curtenius Guard, Camp 17, Sons of Union Veterans ofthe Civil War continues its series of free Civil War History Seminars with the newest pro­ gram on the South Carolina Brigade” Tuesday, June 30, at 7 p.m. at Sunfield United Brethren Church, 8436 W. Grand Ledge Highway (M­ 43), Sunfield. The presentation will focus on Confederate generals Maxey Gregg’s and Samuel McGowan’s South Carolina Brigade of the Army of Northern Virginia from its for­ mation in 1862 to its surrender at Appomattox. Included in i jlHOMETOVHj LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumber.com the presentation will be a dis­ cussion on several of the South Carolina member units, including A.P. Hill’s “Light Division” and Stonewall Jackson’s II Corp. The battle of Second Manassas, referred to as the Second Battle of Bull Run in the north, will be highlighted. After running out of ammuni­ tion during the battle, Jackson’s brigade held the line in fierce hand-to-hand combat, with Confederate General Gregg rallying his troops with the statement, “Let us die here, men, let us die here.” Information on Second Manassas and other battles the South Carolina Brigade fought in, as well as background on its commanders will be pre­ sented by Ben Cwayna, a practicing attorney from the Grand Ledge area. Cwayna is a long-time Confederate re­ enactor. Dressed in period attire, he will share unique sto­ ries of the brigade and show changes in the uniforms throughout the war and the accouterments used by its members. Admission is free, and light refreshments will be served. More information can be found on the group’s website, suvcw.org, under the announcement link. Low-priced prescriptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. 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SMITH ........................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ..................... 1130 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Common Prayer used .VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Worship.............................. 830 a.m Other: Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. for all services. Sunday Morning Worship: 1130 a.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 230 p.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER 6043 E. M-79 Highway, (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mae East 0HM6. 5 mi. south ol Nashville) Sunday School .............. 10 Hastings 108 North Main, Vermontville 4 miles west of Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH .930 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Sunday Services: Traditional 1928 Book of KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE 3rd Thursday, 1L.tO p.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 110 S. Main St, PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Worship FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 11:15 a.m. United Methodist Women: PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON . . Wed. Service.................................................. 7 PASTOR GARY SIMMONS 9:45 a.m. .Evening Worship Wednesday Family .Worship P.M. Service.................................................... 6 Worship Service.......................... 9:30 a.m. one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School A.M. Service................................................... 11 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass M-79 West PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Worship........................................................... 7 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Leadership Training Wednesday Evening: mation call 1-269-731-5194. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Children's Classes, Nashville, Ml 49073 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 301 Fuller St., Nashville A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange (269) 945-9554 Ask for our Sales Dept. LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Call -Christopher Simon Church Phone: 517-726-0526 SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. WEST BENTON CHURCH Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. Sunday A.M. Worship 1030 a.m. (non-denominational) PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Evening Worship....... ....... 6 p.m. 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Phone 517-852-1993 . IGNITING MINISTRY ..Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: Sunday School 930 am. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Sunday Worship 1030 a.m. (517)852-9154 PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �Page 6 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 20,2015 Eaton County Fair making changes in poultry area The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has made the decision to cancel live birds at all poultry and waterfowl exhibitions in Michigan until further notice as a precaution against the spread of avian influenza. Avian influenza was detected in free-ranging Canada geese in Macomb County June 8. This virus can infect both waterfowl and poultry. Visitors to the Eaton County Fair this likely will notice the absence of chick­ ens, turkeys, ducks and other birds. The decision was made in the best interest of poultry farmers, hobbyists, and families who participate in the poultry project. Wednesday, July 15, instead of the poultry show­ manship and breed classes, youth will participate in fun and educational alternatives to showing their live birds, said Kristy Oosterhouse 4-H program coordinator. Kids will compete in a skillathon and quiz bowl to showcase their knowledge of their poultry project. The small-animal sale Thursday, July 16, will only include rabbits and goats, when it begins at 11:30 a.m. in the pavilion on the fair­ grounds. The Junior Livestock Association sale will begin at noon. The Small Animal Association will be having a silent auction starting at 10:30 a m. and running until 2 p.m. All proceeds from the silent auction go toward the bam fund for repairs. For more information, call the MSU Extension office, 517-543-2310. For questions regarding the poultry classes at fair, call the fair office, 517-543-4510. Call269-!M5-9554for tuple Vile) News ads! Nancy Potter receives Lion Pride award Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon (left) presents Nancy Potter with the Lion Pride award during the board of education meeting Monday, June 8. Potter has been the interim principal at Fuller Street Elementary. “The board of education would like to thank Nancy Potter for her service since February. Nancy established a new parent teacher organization to support both elementary schools next year. She also provided a school friendly atmosphere for families and students,” said Falcon. Cameron Abfalter, Kaleb Emily Mater (right), on behalf of the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation, presents Danielle Vandyke (left) the Tate Mix award and Skyler Lesh an unnamed award at Maple Valley Pathways commencement Tuesday, June 9. called on the words of a famous author. “It’s impossible to live without failing at something,” — J.K. Rowling. Meet the Maple Valley Pathways Class of 2015: Amon, Jacob Bayman, Chad Dawson named schools staff member of the month Staff person of the month for Maple Valley Schools is Sue Dawson, a parapro, who was nominated by Jeff Byrne, who described her as a team player. “She goes above and beyond and helps other struggling students beside just the special education stu­ dents,” said Byrne. But the best part about Sue is her empathy. She really feels for these kids and their home lives. She gives good, sound advice, and just really shows she cares. “Sue has been a valuable asset to me during M-Step testing. She would often sit with students who had to fin­ ish the test while I had to go finish testing with Fuller Street students or she would go track absent students down for me so that I could test them. And she did this Sue Dawson, parapro at Maple Valley Schools, is named Staff of the Month. Kaleb Amon is at the commencement exercises of the Maple Valley while still helping my special Pathways Class of 2015 education students make Tuesday, June 9. Amon progress and complete their and classmates his assignments. We make a receive white roses at the great team and she often has celebration. my back. Kent Oil & Propane, Inc Experience Makes The Difference 755 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI Phone (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 State Licensed Installers Competitive Prices Budget Plan $1.00 Lifetime Lease Fee * Responsive, Dependable Service * Radio Dispatched Trucks * Auto-fill Plan Raeann Kienutske, a member of Maple Valley Pathways High School Class of 2015, is honored at commencement exercises Tuesday, June 9. Clarke, Taylor Fender, Jessica Fuller, Travis Jones, Raeann Kienutske, James Lake, Tyler Lance, Skyler Lesh, Brianna Martin, Lawann Randolph, Zakary Stubblefield and Danielle VanDyke. A cake and punch recep­ tion was provided for the graduates, their families and friends. NOW OFFERING Price Protection FOR 2015-2016 HEATING SEASON F NEW 1 CUSTOMER L SPECIALS (Based on minimum annual usage) SERVING FUEL/ NEEDS FOR E -OVER 70 YEARS KENT OIL & PROPANE �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 20,2015 — Page 7 Super Readers gather at Nashville woman to preside over national Angel Collectors convention Putnam Park for kick-off event by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer Nancy Carl of Nashville has had a busy year planning, organizing and pro­ moting the upcoming Angel Collectors Club of America 19th Biannual National Convention in Kalamazoo Sept. 18 to 20. Carl is the co-chair of this year’s event. She and Brenda Carl of Kalamazoo started the Snow Angels chapter of the ACCA in 2015 and the chapter will host this year’s national convention during which she expects more than 100 people from across the country to attend. Carl has angels decorat­ ing her home all year long and especially has them in full force at Christmas. More than 300 angel orna­ ments decorate her Christmas tree. She has angels on the mantel, hang­ ing above the kitchen table, lining the wall and win­ dows and adorning shelves. They find places in the gar­ den and announce the Carl homestead in triumphant fashion on the bam wall at Christmas time. But that’s just the begin­ ning. Carl has angel shirts, jeWelry, cards and even an angel water pitcher. She has angels for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and even fall harvest. Carl said angels bring her a sense of peace and happi­ ness. She said membership in the club keeps her busy and keeps her in touch with people who have the same kind of love of angels. She writes a quarterly newslet­ “Halo ter called jefutste, a rerttf olHafie’f* rtBCTKtaty'W fait NikW^ [nrita VuDjit ft I* BWt Mm lZiiin Maple Valley’s coaching staff helped launch Putnam District Library’s Super Readers summer reading event Friday, June 12, at Putnam Park. More than 150 people gathered to display their “super abilities and powers” while walking through a Lego minefield, braving a lava pit, rescuing animals in peril, leaping tall buildings in a single bound and shooting down villains, said Assistant Library Director Laura Scott. More than 80 bike helmets were given away, made pos­ sible by donations from local Rotary clubs, the Pennock Foundation and ambulance staff members. Children who received helmets had their names entered in a drawing for one of two bicycles donated by State Rep. Mike Callton. Olive Campbell and Aiden Engle were the win­ ners of the bicycles. The Castleton-Maple Grove ambulance crew was recognized as community superheroes and guest read­ ers Wednesday, June 17. “Join the heroic staff at Putnam Library each Wednesday at 11 a.m. over the next five weeks for sum­ mer reading events,” said Scott. Preschool through adult readers are invited to sign up for the summer reading pro­ gram and participate in good deeds throughout the com­ munity. Program attendance is not necessary to participate in the reading program. Nancy Carl Everybody.” She’s even visited the Angel Museum in Beloit, Wis., that includes Oprah Winfrey’s collection of more than 600 black angels and a total of more than 11,000 angels and angel artifacts. Now she’s hoping others will want to share their own love of angels and join the local ACCA chapter. Anyone who collects or has an interest in collecting angels is invited to join the club, and attend the nation­ al convention. The purpose of the club is to promote the love and appreciation of angel collections and share knowledge of angels with others. The ACCA is a non­ profit organization founded in 1976 that works with the national charity St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in Boulder City, NV. The national convention will take place at the Radisson Hotel and Suites in Kalamazoo. Visitors to the convention must be ACCA members to attend. Vendors are invited to sell their angel collection items at the convention. Interested in joining or finding out more? Contact Nancy Carl at 517 852­ 1919 or visit www.angelcollectorsclub.com. Nick Martin braves the bubble wrap run disguised as a safe bike rider at Putnam Park for the Coach Jeremy Fisher helps Super Hero trainee Putnam District Library Sedona Jones as she “flies" through the rings of fire at Super Readers summer the Putnam District Library Summer Reading Super ^kick-off event. Readers kick-off event. Classroom contest brings cash for schools **«g' mo«F»^ P*to* faA The Maple Valley Elementary Parent Teacher Organization had a Clash of the Classrooms contest and collected box tops and Mooville milk caps to earn money. “We raised $1,322.50 and $231.40 respectively,” said PTO Treasurer Holly Carpenter. Amanda Auvenshine’s class collected the most box tops as a class. Temperance Jenkins was the top student collector arid received a gift certificate to Moo-ville. Matt Gordeneer’s class collected the most milk caps and Moo-ville gave them an ice cream party. The PTO will be collect­ ing box tops (they must show expiration date) and Mooville milk caps (from gallon jugs) at local businesses this Temperance Jenkins wins the Clash of the summer. They are worth 10 Classrooms contest at Fuller Street Elementary. Prior to cents each, and 100 percent summer break, Temperance was a student in Amanda of the money raised goes to Auvenshine’s class. the elementary schools. Join us to learn about the critical benefits of Advance Funeral Planning, followed by informal questions and answers. Wednesday, June 24th 10:00 am Saites Bros. Caterers 379 Wright Industrial Parkway | Potterville, Ml 48876 Please RSVP by June 17 to reseve your free brunch and a seat 517-543-2950 Joseph E. Pray, Licensed Funeral Director/Manager 3 401 West Seminary Street | Charlotte, Ml 488131517-543-29501 www.prayfuneral.com I 5 Funding underwritten by Physicians Life Insurance Company �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 20, 2015 Memories of the Past Dancing pavilion, graduation and alumni were top news in 1925 The 1916 Methodist Community House (seen in this contemporary photo) was “taxed to capacity” by the crowd of “old graduates” who gathered there June 12, 1925, for the 33rd annual banquet and reunion of Nashville High School alumni. Commencement exercises the night before also “packed” the church sanctuary with relatives and friends of the second largest graduating class, numbering 19 boys and nine girls. church featured baked ham. Music was furnished by the high school orchestra. “After the feed, the associ­ ation joined in the opening song, the words of which were specially written for Nashville alumni by L. Adda Nichols June 26, 1895. Miss Dorothy Powers, president ofthe association, then intro­ duced the toastmistress, Miss Evelyn Tieche, whose clever handling of the program and For some readers the biggest news of the day was opening of fishing season June witty introductions deserve 16,1925, when local anglers flocked to area lakes. At Thornapple, an Ohio man land­ special mention.” Local businessman Von ed a 7 1/4-pound bass. This placid mill pond scene in Nashville was taken just west W. Fumiss, of the class of of the Main Street bridge sometime in the 1920s. 1895, was called upon to This “Memories of the taken ill shortly after his the sheepskins with the welcome the class of 1925, Past” article by the late arrival in the village and expressed hope that the with the response given by Susan Hinckley was pub­ would be unable to deliver recipients would find their Rudolph Wotring. Musical lished in the Maple Valley the commencement address high school training ofmate­ offerings were presented by News June 18, 1985. caused no little sorrow' and rial benefit in the solving of soloists Hazel Olmstead and Virgil Springett. A piano trio What was the news in disappointment, but an able life’s problems?’ Nashville exactly 60 years substitute was offered in the Concluding the program, by Mrs. Charles Betts, Miss ago this week? Let’s take a person of Rev. M.W. Duffey class members Gladys Esther Dull and Mrs. Robert look at the Nashville News of the Charlotte Methodist Remington and Gertrude Smith, “was given in a tal­ issue of June 18, 1925. Church,” reported The News Powers presented a “pleasing ented manner and elicited The top story of the day ... “His subject was ‘Day violin and cello duet,” with much applause.” concerned the graduation Dreams,’ and he commented Miss Mildred Wotring at the Speakers at the event activities of the class of on the fact that this building piano. included John F. Mason of 1925. Diplomas had been of aircastles is characteristic Other commencement Crystal Falls, who responded awarded a week earlier to the of normal youth and has a week news concerned the to the toast, and Fem 28-member class in exercises very distinct bearing upon 33rd annual alumni reunion (Purchis) Cross, who pre­ at the Methodist Church, most noteworthy achieve­ and banquet at the Methodist sented, “Breezes from the “the building packed with ments.” Community House Friday Old Grads,” by reading let­ relatives and friends of the After the class song, evening, the night after grad­ ters from several old-timers young people.” diplomas were awarded by uation. “ ... the capacity of who were unable to attend. The program differed Superintendent George E. the building (was) by the In other news, the mam­ somewhat from former years Bersette. crowd of old graduates who moth new dancing pavilion in that customary individual “Mr. Bersette, who is sev­ gathered to renew acquain­ at Thomapple Lake resort parts were omitted, and grad­ ering his connection with the tances, to talk over old was to be dedicated that uates furnished a few musi­ local schools this year, had a school days and to welcome night with a big opening ball cal numbers. word of commendation for the newcomers into the asso­ and appropriate ceremonies. “The announcement that the graduates for their atten­ ciation,” noted The News. “Some time ago the man­ ex-President Dickie of tion and application to The meal prepared by the agers ofthe resort announced Albion College had been school work, and handed out Ladies Aid Society of the that they would give suitable prizes for a name for a new pavilion,” noted The News. “The first prize goes to Abe Carlton of Hastings, who proposed naming the pavil­ ion ‘Chief As-Ka-Saw,’ in memory of the famous old chief of the tribe of Ottawa Indians who formerly lived at Thomapple Lake.” The old chief lived at the lake at the time Lewis Porter Cole and his family came there in 1865 and bought the farm upon which they later developed the Lake House resort The property in 1925 was in the hands of Cole’s grandson, Paul Cole and his brother-in-law H.W. Wade. “The resort has always had a splendid reputation as a respectable, orderly place, where respectable people felt they could safely take their families and enjoy a summer outing,” added The News. “It is the highest aim of the management to continue to maintain this reputation.” A “fine orchestra” had been engaged for the “big dancing party’ which was to formally open the new pavil­ ion. Barry County prosecut­ ing attorney Kim Sigler (who later would become governor of Michigan) planned to be present to make a briefopen­ ing address, after which the evening would be “devoted to dancing, (water) tobog­ ganing (on a lake slide) and other amusements.” Plans were to operate the pavilion Thursday and Saturday evenings 'through­ out the summer season. “It is brilliantly lighted from the new electric plant which the management has installed, and it is planned later in the season to equip the building with a steam heating plant, sb that parties may be held during the fall and winter months.” Other front page headlines on The Nashville News in June 1925, a time when pro­ hibition laws banned con­ sumption of alcohol, declared: “Dry Spell Brings Out Wet Law violators Three weekend celebrators are in county jail awaiting trial.” The story told of a Saturday evening escapade of a Maple Grove man and a South Assyria woman who “came to town and paraded the streets in an intoxicated condition until they were taken into custody by Deputies Oliver Tasker and F.D. Green.” A search of the man’s car revealed a small quantity of liquor, and “the culprits were taken to Hastings and lodged in the county bastille.” Later the officers secured MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2015-2016 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 29, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 2015-2016 budget. The Board may not adopt its proposed 2015-2016 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2015-2016 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the District Administration Office, 11014 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. 2i98 Michelle Dunkelberger, Secretary PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal 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, 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 viola­ tion ofthe 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 HIT) toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Enjoying the water toboggan at Thornapple Lake (seen in the background of this undated photo) and other related activities were part of the scene when a new dancing pavilion opened June 18, 1925, at Cole’s and Wade’s resort. The lake house hotel and facilities were a popular drawing card for several generations of Nashville families who first traveled there by train and later by auto. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, June 20. 2015 - Page 9 story on the Norris family’s 17th annual reunion at John Ball Park in Grand Rapids. News of local events included a piano recital given June 15 to 26 students of Mrs. Edith Purchis at the Methodist Church: “Each did so well no special men­ tion will be made of each member.” ’""to n ? 92 92^ •» *•'•»«? «* ?« Kite * &•*&£ &£ gai SfJ * <i u ['* ,*t ■rf4t MBt t ■a' W Mai^ Tfeittb^ nitHj^ n Ji' Ut#]K(| SsiEnhi titg^f uu ttwt W.taiwt knjri- 'awttjni s® kmttiiitiK :as«io rata al ins ■pw laiti a i»J i Milt jKjb- Fillin’ gitit AsadrffcKia 'k'M iwWi^R* rtte- S|n.»lWB LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR COLLECTING A DEBT. IF THE DEBT WAS DISCHARGED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEED­ ING, THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT DEBT. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PUR­ CHASERS: This sale may be re­ scinded by the foreclosing mort-. A Saturday evening escapade by a Maple Grove man and South Assyria woman who “paraded the streets” of reported. A Dayton, Ohio, gagee for any reason. In that Nashville in “an intoxicated condition” June 13,1925 (during the prohibition era) was front-page news at the time. fisherman, sojourning at event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return of No doubt local tongues were wagging over the spree that resulted in their arrest and that of another area man Thomapple Lake, set a good the bid amount tendered at sale, “whose Ford coupe was steering an erratic course.” A small supply of “moonshine” was found at the woman's mark for the local followers plus interest, and the purchas­ er shall have no further recourse home. This view of Nashville’s Main Street was taken about 1927. against the Mortgagor, the Mort­ gagee, or the Mortgagee's attor­ a warrant to search the accounting,” noted The dened by the death of a pop­ among Nashville’s oldest ney. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions female’s home, and en route News, while the two men ular young lady, Miss residents, “having moved to of a certain mortgage made by: there early Saturday morning probably would be arraigned Beulah Mead, who for the a farm east of the village in Matthew Vugteveen and Brenda chanced to run across anoth­ on a charge of possessing past six years had been an the spring of 1876. Other K. Vugteveen, Husband and Wife er local man “whose Ford and transporting liquor. to Mortgage Electronic Registra­ instructor in the Hastings social reports included an tion Systems, Inc., as nominee for coupe was steering an erratic schools. The daughter of announcement of the mar­ Financial Services, LLC, course.” Investigating, the The Nashville Mrs. Eunice Mead of riage of Orville Perkins of IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE Assurity its successors and assigns, Mort­ officers found a quart of Independents won two ball­ Nashville, Beulah’s health Nashville to Miss Arline MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE gagee, dated January 26, 2009 BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE liquor in the auto and “decid­ games in one week, “taking “had been impaired for the Tuttle of Hastings; and a YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR and recorded February 2, 2009 in ed that the driver’s unsteadi­ revenge on the Woodland past year, but she continued OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. Instrument # 20090202-0000888 MORTGAGE SALE - Default has Barry County Records, Michigan. ness was not entirely due to team Thursday afternoon for her school work until several been made in the conditions of a Said mortgage was assigned the heat, so they placed him the Decoration Day defeat, weeks ago, when she was mortgage made by James through mesne assignments to: under arrest, and he too is and walloping Vermontville compelled to give up her Bradley and Nancy Bradley, WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND Husband and Wife, to Household SOCIETY, FSB, doing business spending his leisure time in Sunday by a 16-8 tally. The position” and return to Finance Corporation III, as CHRISTIANA TRUST, not in the county jail.” latter contest was described Nashville. The passing ofthe Mortgagee, dated October 28, its individual capacity but solely In their subsequent search as a “free hitting” one in 32-year-old woman mourned 2004 and recorded November 3, as Trustee for BCAT 2014-4TT, 2004 in Instrument Number by assignment dated May 21, of the woman’s home, offi­ which “Nashville again had with keen sorrow by resi­ 1136631, Barry County Records, 2015 and subsequently record­ cers “found several contain­ the advantage in the argu­ dents of this community in IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE Michigan. Said mortgage is now ed in Barry County Records on MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN ers which had held moon­ ment and won out ... Dean which she had grown up. held by U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as which mortgage there is claimed IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, Trustee for LSF9 Master shine and also dug up three and Johnson formed the bat­ PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE to be due at the date hereof the -. Participation Trust, by assign­ AT 248-502-1400. pints which had been buried tery for the locals while Social news of the day MORTGAGE SALE - D.efault has ment. There is claimed to be due sum of One Hundred Ninety-One under the floor in the cow Davis and McPherson per­ included a family gathering been made in the conditions of a at the date hereof the sum of Thousand Three Hundred Sev­ Dollars and Forty-Nine bam.” formed for Vermontville.” in honor ofthe 50th wedding mortgage made by John C. Smith, a Ninety-Nine Thousand Four enty-Nine married man and Amanda J. Smith, Hundred Twenty-Seven and Cents ($191,379.49) including The lady in question was anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. his wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage - 77/100 Dollars ($99,427.77), interest 5.5% per annum. Under to be “held to a thorough The community was sad- John Andrews, “who are Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated Decem­ including interest at 7.53% per the power of sale contained in said ber 12, 2007 and recorded January annum. Under the power of sale mortgage and the statute in such 11, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080111-0000387, Barry County contained in said mortgage and case made and provided, notice is . the statute in such case made hereby given that said mortgage Records,, Michigan. Said mortgage is now h,eld by Fifth Third Mortgage and provided, notice is hereby will be foreclosed by a sale of the Company, by assignment. There is given that said mortgage will be mortgaged premises, or some part claimed to be due at the date here-foreclosed by a sale of the mort- of them, at public vendue, Circuit of the sum of One Hundred Nine gaged premises, or some part of Court of Barry County at 1:00PM Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five them, at public vendue at the and 89/100 Dollars ($109,545.89), place, of holding the circuit court on July 16, 2015 Said premises are situated in Township of Hast­ including interest at 5% per annum. within Barry County, Michigan at ings, Barry County, Michigan, Under the power of sale contained 1:00 PM on JULY 2, 2015. Said in said mortgage and the statute in and are described as: Unit 5 of such case made and provided,, no- premises are located in the Creek Wood Site Condominium, tice is hereby given that said m,ort- Township of Johnstown, Barry The Michigan High registration forms by mail or Lansing, MI, 48823, by gage will be foreclosed by a sale of County Michigan, and are a Condominium according to the Deed thereof recorded in School Athletic Association on a walk-up basis will incur phone at (517) 332-5046 or the mortgaged premises, or some described as: A parcel of land Master part of them, at public vendue at the located in the Northwest 1/4 of Instrument No. 1024069 of Barry e-mail at place of holding the circuit court with- Section 21; Town 1 North, Range County Records, and designated (MHSAA) is accepting reg­ a $35 processing fee. by in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 8 West, beginning at a point as Barry County Condominium istrations by mail and online Officials registered in 2014­ register@rnhsaa.com. on JULY 16,2015. which lies North 05 degrees 20 Subdivision Plan No. 13, and any 15 will be assessed a late fee There is an officials’ reg­ PMSaid for game officials for the premises are located in the West 75.00 feet from the amendments thereto, together of $30 for registration after istration test for first-time Township of Rutland, Barry County minutes 2015-16 school year. Northwest corner of Lot 10, with an undivided interest in the and are described as: The MHSAA annually Aug. 3. The processing fee officials and officials who Michigan, Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the "Arnetts Resort" thence North 85 common elements of said condo­ receives registration by more includes liability insurance were not registered during Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town degrees 43 minutes West, 273.82 minium as set forth in said Mas­ 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland feet; thence North 5 degrees 20 ter Deed, and any amendments than 10,000 officials, and coverage up to $1 million for the past school year. The test Township, Barry County, Michigan, minutes West, 70.16 feet for the and as described in Act had 10,305 during the 2014­ officials while working con­ consists of 45 questions described as commencing at the place of beginning; thence South thereto, 59 of the Public Acts Ml of 1978, Northwest corner of said Section 27; 15 school year. The highest tests involving MHSAA derived from the MHSAA thence South 66.00 feet along the 5 degrees 20 minutes East 70.16 as amended. Commonly known Officials Guidebook, which West line of said Section 27 to the feet, thence North 85 degrees 43 as 3444 Cecelia Ct, Hastings Ml total of officials registered schools. minutes West 30.83 feet; thence Online registration can be also is available on the true . point of beginning; thence East North 89 degrees 9 minutes West 49058 The redemption period for basketball, 4,469, with 200.00 feet parallel with the North by clicking Officials page of the line of said Section 27; thence South 30 feet; thence North 5 degrees shall be 6 months from the date football, baseball and soft­ accessed of such sale, unless determined Website. 600.00 feet parallel with said West 20 minutes West to a point which abandoned in accordance with ball all with more than 2,000 “Officials” on the home page MHSAA line; thence West 200.00 feet paral- lies North 83 degrees 34 minutes 50-question lel with said North line; thence North West of the place of beginning, MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, registered officials during of the MHSAA Website at Additional www.mhsaa.com. Forms exams must be taken by 600.00 feet along said West line to thence South 83 degrees 34 min­ in which case the redemption peri­ this school year. the point of beginning. Containing 2 shall be 30 days from the date For all new and returning also are available online that those registering for football acres, more or less, and being sub­ utes East to the place of begin­ od ning. The redemption period shall of such sale, or upon the expira­ officials, those who register can be printed and submitted or basketball for the first ject to any easements, restrictions or be 6 months from the date of such tion of the notice required by MCL conditions of record. online again will receive a $5 by traditional mail or hand time or those who were not The redemption period shall be 6 sale, unless determined aban­ 600.3241 a(c), whichever is lat­ discount off their processing delivery to the MHSAA registered for those sports months from the date of such sale, doned in accordance with MCLA er; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) unless determined abandoned in §600.3241 a, in which case the applies. If the property is sold at fees. A $12 fee is charged for Office. More information during the previous school accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, redemption period shall be 30 foreclosure sale under Chapter each sport in which an offi­ about officials registration year. Manuals for both sports sin which case the redemption period days from the date of such sale. 32 of the Revised Judicature Act shall be 30 days from the date of TO ALL PURCHASERS: The . cial wishes to register, and may be obtained by contact­ also are available on the such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, foreclosing mortgagee can the borrower will be held respon­ Officials page. The foreclosing mortgagee can re­ the online processing fee is ing the MHSAA at 1661 rescind the sale. In that event, sible to the person who buys the scind the sale. In that event, your $30. Officials submitting Ramblewood Drive, East g if any,y are limited ysolely your damages, if any, are limited damages, property at the mortgage fore­ to the ret,urn of t,he bid amount ten- solely to the return of the bid closure sale or to the mortgage amount tendered at sale, plus dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at fore- interest. If the property is sold at holder for damaging the proper­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL foreclosure sale, pursuant to MCL ty during the redemption period. 600.3278, the borrower will be held 600.3278 600.3278, the borrower will be Dated: 6/13/2015 WILMINGTON responsible to the person who buys held responsible to the person SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, the property at the mortgage forecloforeclo­ who buys the property at the doing business as CHRISTIANA sure sale or to the mortgage holder mortgage foreclosure sale or to TRUST, not in its individual capac­ for damage to the property during the mortgage holder for damage ity but solely as Trustee for BCAT the redemption period. to the property during the redemp­ 2014-4TT, Assignee of Mortgagee Dated: June 13, 2015 tion period. Dated: May 30, 2015 Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates, Orlans Associates, P.C. Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) Troy, Ml 48007 Ml 48007 File No. 15-007796 (05­ 844-5123 Our File No: 15-16846 File No. 15-009003 30)(06-20) 350 (06-13) (07-04) (06-13)(07-04) 1337 The biggest news of the week of some readers may have been a small item in the “local” section on the back page of the paper:” “The fishing season opened Tuesday and throngs of fish­ erman were on hand bright and early at all of the neigh­ boring lakes. Good catches of bluegills and some fair strings o srngs of black ac bass ass are £ £ of Ike Walton to aim at, with a 7 1/4-pound bass, which he landed Tuesday. LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE Register now to be MHSAA official for 2015-16 season Call anytime to place your Maple Valley News ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 20, 2015 Summer reading kicks off in Vermontville Superhero Bryce Rumsey ‘Hies” over a cityscape at Vermontville Township Library. Maple Valley School Board members are Robert Franks (from left), Tim Burd, April Heinze, Michelle the summer reading pro­ Dunkelberger, Brian Green, Craig Lackscheide and Mark Rushford. Heinze is the board president; Rushford, vice gram, “Every Hero has a president; Burd, treasurer; and Dunkelberg, secretary. Story.” Children made superhero magnets, assembled a super­ For Sale hero sucker and took “flight” AFFORDABLE PROPANE for a superhero picture. FOR your home/farm/ busi­ The library program con­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond tinues next week with a crime lab workshop present­ Propane 269-367-9700. ed by the Ann Arbor HandsMaple Valley School p.m. On Museum. Lawn & Garden Board of Education members • Bond steering — Green. A superhero training camp are Board President April Next meeting is Thursday, Wednesday, June 24, at 6 mrushford@mvs.k 12.mi.us; AQUATIC PLANTS: LO­ will be Tuesday, June 30. Heinze, Vice President Mark July 9, at 4:30 p.m. Burd, p.m. TUS, Water Lilies, KOI & • Labor and finance — Rushford, Treasurer Tim The county school board timburd@mvs.kl2.mi.us; GOLDFISH, plus all pond Heinze and representative is Green; dis­ Dunkelberger, mdunkelbergBurd, Secretary Michelle Burd, supplies. APOL'S WATER Business Services GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Dunkelberger and trustees Lackscheide. Next meeting trict school improvement er@mvs.kl2.mi.us; Franks, Caledonia, MI. (616)698-1030. GARAGE DOOR & OPENER Robert Franks, Brian Green to be announced. representative is Rushford rfranks@mvs.kl2.mi.us; Wednesday-Friday 9am- Repair Special. $30 offbroken and Craig Lackscheide. The • Physical facilities — and the Maple Valley Green, 5:30pm, Saturday 9am- 2pm. spring or opener repair. Free members serve on a variety Green, Franks and Rushford. Memorial Scholarship bgreen@mvs.k 12. mi. us; estimates. Call Global Dis­ of committees including: Next meeting is Wednesday, Foundation representative is Laskscheide, clackscheiGarage Sale count Garage Doors, (616)334­ • Athletic — Franks, Aug. 5, at 6 p.m. and Burd. de@mvs.kl2.mi.us. MOVING SALE: Fri.-Sat. 3574. Lackscheide and Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 6 .m. Emails for board members Meetings are in the board June 26th-27th, 9am-5pm, BASEMENT WATER- Dunkelberger. Meetings are • School and community are: Heinze, room or Superintendent 477 S. Main, Vermontville. PROOFING: Professional Monday, June 22, at 6 p.m. — Green, Dunkelberger and aheinze@mvs.kl2.mi.us; Michelle Falcon’s office. Furniture, vintage dishes and Basement Services, water­ and Monday, July 27 at 6 Rushford. Next meeting is Rushford, sh tablecloths, housewares, home proofing, crack repair, mold decorating, books, crafts, jew­ remediation. Local/licensed. elry, ski jackets/pants & misc. Free estimates. (517)290-5556. 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This scholarship was awarded to a math student. “Tony was known for many things in the Valley such as a meat cutter and a teacher,” said Starks, “but more importantly as a hus­ band, father and great friend who is still missed by many.” This is a four-person best­ ball scramble with a shotgun start. The cost is $45 per per­ son. All proceeds from the event go toward the scholar­ ships. Valley basketball camp for boys and girls June 22-25 For more information or to donate, call Starks, 517-852­ 9698; or Brian Chaffee, 517­ 930-3383. 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... Maple Valley will host its boys and girls basketball camp June 22-25 at the Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School. The camp for boys and girls entering grades 1-3 in the fall will run from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each day. 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VERMONTVILLE 5 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 20,2015 — Page 11 Book featuring rural schools in Eaton County in its second printing 12807226 Jan Sedore holds a copy of Rural Schools of Eaton County Michigan, now in its second printing. The cover is from a painting by JoeAnn Nehmer. (Photo by Sherry Copenhaver) Strange School in Oneida by Shari Carney Township. Staff Writer “Some didn’t have runHonoring one-room schools has been the focus of ning water and only outdoor a group of volunteers from privies,” said Nehmer, who the Eaton County Historical attended Billwood School in Commission. Over the span Charlotte. The schools were spaced of 2 1/2 years, they gathered and scanned records of 200 two miles apart. Nehmer, an artist, said one plus schools. Their com­ bined efforts have culminat­ of her paintings found ed in a book, Rural Schools renewed life. “I did this painting of a in Eaton County Michigan. The book includes a DVD one-room school about 20 which has 1,000 plus addi­ years ago,” she said. “My tional photos. The book is in husband and I found it when we were straightening the its second printing. “Photographs and written garage. 1 showed it to the stories were found in attics, group, and they used it for basements and old suitcas­ the cover.” Jan Sedore, another mem­ es,” said JoeAnn Nehmer, Vermontville resident who ber of the ECHC, thought of serves on the board of the the idea to create the book, said Nehmer. Money raised ECHC. “When a school closed, from the book sales will fund the superintendent or moder­ the annual heritage award. “The Eaton Eaton County ator ofthe school would take the records and store them in Genealogical Society helped us,” said Sedore. “They their homes,” said Nehmer. Nehmer said in the late allowed us to copy records.” “We’ve really had a good 1940s the state board of edu­ cation closed many one- time doing this,” said room schools. They consoli­ Sedore, attended Grove dated them into bigger School, which was near the schools. Only one remains Lansing airport. “I wish my kids would open in Eaton County: This replica of a oneroom scoo school iss se set up inn the 1885 Eaton County Historical Courthouse, 100 W. Lawrence Highway in Charlotte. The display is open to the public Monday through Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Photo by Sherry Copenhaver) Volunteers who collected materials, scanned and archived information on one-room schools to pro­ duce the book Rural Schools of Eaton County Michigan gather for a photo. Pictured are Deb Malewski, Coral Hanje, Sherry Copenhaver, Rich Rybicki, Matt Nehmer, Pat Tirrell and Jan Sedore. have been able to experience it,” said Sedore. “We didn’t get away with anything. The teacher had her eye on the whole room.” Sedore attended Grove School for six years. “Everybody walked to school,” she said. “It was a quieter time; not the hustle and bustle of today. There was never any bullying. The younger kids were looked after by the older ones.” Besides photographs, the book includes names of stu­ dents, the teachers and school board officers. A rural school exhibit is on display at the Historical 5252994 921554 Bk Baron 32OS Lp Grill 1344803 30,000 Btu Stainless Steel Dual-Tube Burner System. 440 Sq. In. Total Cooking Surface. Heavy Duty Cast Iron Cooking Grids. Stainless Steel Flav-R-Wave Cooking System. Three Stainless Steel Dual-Tube Burners. Sure-Lite Electronic Ignition System. ■ Three Burner $399.99 24O25Hnt Huntington Lp Grill 25,000 Btu Powerful Burner System. 390 Sq. In. Total Cooking iBurface. Porcelain Coated Wire Cooking Grids. Aluminized Cooking System. Sure-Lite Push Ignition System. Accu-Flow Burner Valves. 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Kelly Jones (from left), Debbie and Ken Trumble are in the Trumble Agency the Nashville location. Trumble Agency serves farm operations, businesses, commercial properties, industrial, golf courses, restaurants, churches in addition to personal home, auto, and life policies. “We offer more than insurance,” said Ken. “We provide a service to businesses. Our goal is to help them succeed.” This is apparent in the company motto: "To provide value beyond the insurance we sell." The agency has clients in Battle Creek, Charlotte, Grand Rapids, Hastings, Lansing, Middleville, Nashville and Vermontville. They also have clients in Indiana and Ohio. The agency offers options from a variety of companies: Auto-Owners, Foremost, Freemont, Grand General, Hastings Mutual, JM Wilson, Mercury Insurance Group, Pioneer, Safeco and Titan. “Since 1972, Trumble Agency has helped people across Michigan find affordable insurance coverage for their life, auto, home and business. Since we represent a variety of insurance carriers, we can offer an insurance plan tailored to your individual needs. We would love to help you explore all your insurance options and learn more about why you are looking for coverage.” — Trumble Agency. The Nashville location is at 225 N. Main St; call 517-852-9680. Middleville office is at 497 Arlington St.; call 616-401-6575 or email zach@trumbleagency.com. The company has a website at www.trumbleagency.com and a Facebook page. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Trumble Agency is expanding. This is the location on 225 N. Main St. in Nashville. They have a second location in Middleville at the former Insurance First. This is the logo of Trumble Agency. This insurance company formed in 1972 has two locations, Nashville and Middleville. PRHTICIPHTING LOCAL BUSINESSES WORKING TOGETHER. SERVING YOU Two 228 N. Main Street Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 517-852-9928 225 N. Main Street — |t ft wrier 723 S. 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Main Street 517-852-9207 Your Hometown Grocer 517*852-1991' � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-06-27.pdf edcf5bfff5ed076b8297f26fafedf69c PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 26, June 27, 2015 Students wood projects garner awards Meyers’ chess board qualifies for state Danielle Gorman (left) earns fifth place and Breanna Seavolt sixth and honorable mentions with their handcrafted cutting boards. Marah Meyers (left) and Ava Robinson (assistant) earn a first place ribbon with their chess board at the recent MITES competition. Meyers’ chess board qualifies for the state meet. Jeff Seavolt, building trade instructor at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School, is presented a certificate acknowledging a “Program of Outstanding Quality” by the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society. Students from Jeff Seavolt’s Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School building trades classes participated in the Michigan Industrial and Technology Education in the month. “This is a state wide event for all areas of CTE (career and technical education),” said Seavolt. “Students from all over the state compete as Society regional competition held in St. Johns in early May. Marah Meyers’ chess board qualified for the state competition at Saginaw Valley State University later long as their teacher is a member.” Seavolt received a certifi­ cate of recognition for a “Program of Outstanding Quality 2015.” Maplewood School is a whirl of activity by Shari Carney Staff Writer Roofing, flooring, win­ dows, wiring and a relocat­ ed bus loop are some of the renovations underway at Maplewood School in Vermontville. Jim Buckhout from MillerDavis Construction, is the senior project superintend­ ent for the district. All three sites, Maplewood, the jr./sr. high school and Fuller Street are under construc­ tion. Tracy George, technolo­ gy director for Maple Valley Schools, and Buckhout met with the Maple Valley News at Maplewood to discuss the progress on-site this past Wednesday. “The new roof is on and Dan McClure from Challengers Technology, located fascia is being installed,” in Jackson, is at work in the computer lab of said George. “The play-Maplewood. ground will have a new play Classrooms and hallways structure and repairs to the secure was the framework of the bond which passed in will be carpeted in sections, existing ones.” similar to a large tile. This George pointed out a new May of 2014. “The radiators are gone,” will ease the task ofreplace­ shed near the baseball dia­ mond. She explained it was said George pointing to a ment in the case of wear or placed in a different loca­ large rectangular unit. staining, said George. Buses will enter off from tion due to drainage issues “Each room will have its Seminary Street. The pink with the previous spot. own.” Wireless, short-throw building, last remains of the Buckhout said the project is moving along well with projectors designed to be former Vermontville High site supervisors at each used with white boards, School, has been completed building. have been installed in the See ACTIVITY, page 2 Safe, warm, dry andclassrooms. Painting gets underway in the main gymnasium at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School. The plan is to keep the mural in memory of Tom Joostberns, but get a fresh paint job, new bleachers and a new floor during the current phase of construction. (Photo by Shari Carney) Maple Valley athletics going through construction process by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley varsity boys’ track and field coach lamented in mid-April that the Greater Lansing Activities Conference meet his team was hosting would be the last chance his guys would get to run on the track. Not for sentimental rea­ sons, but for practical ones. The Lion track and field athletes spent their spring See PROCESS, page 8 In This Issue • $5.6 million in tax payments issued to local governments • Record numbers fill the streets of Nashville for Valley Rally and car show • People wanted for procession route to honor fallen soldier �Page 2 - Just Say ‘As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News’ Saturday June 27. 2015 ACTIVITY, continued from page 1 Demolition of the pink building, the last remnant of Vermontville High School, has ended and the bus loop for Maplewood School is being formed. New windows are being installed in the classrooms at Maplewood. 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Main St., isa S' Vermontville 517.726.0975 We have,,, • Self-Serve Ice Cream • Pizza Specials all Week Long • Tacos every Tuesday ( Reserve the Cafe for I__ Parties or Meetings Delivery available Mon. * Fri. 8*2 (minimum order) Ask about our Catering Services Summer Hours; Mon. - Sat. 8am-2pm & Tues. - Sat. 6pm-9pm Rolls of laminate flooring and freshly painted walls are evident in the gymnasium/cafeteria of Maplewood School. and grading for the bus loop has begun. There will be a nurses sta­ tion in the redesigned office. There will be a double-entry system with a buzzer to allow entry. Tracy said there will be a project room for teachers to bring groups together and a conference room for staff to meet. The building will house grades three to six. Fifth and sixth graders will be chang­ ing classes. Maplewood has a dedicat­ ed music room and art room, library and computer lab. Landscaping plans will incorporate volunteers to remove overgrowth and spruce up, said George. Updates on the progress of all three schools will contin­ ue this summer in the Maple Valley News. Seasonal Co-Op 301 S. Main St., Nashville • 517 (across from Dollar General) • Unique Gifts • Hand Made Items 490-9702 • Antiques • Man's Cave ----- ————— Hours: ——————— Tues. - Thurs. 1 lam-5pm • Fri. 1 lam-7pm • Sat. 9am-2pm �Ast Say *As Advertised in *te Mapte Vatey News* Saturday. June 27.2015 — Page 3 Carpeting for the rooms and hallways at Maplewood School is in sections, similar to tile squares, to ease in replacement. Maplewood classrooms will have new projectors. The wireless projectors are termed “short throw" and are no longer mounted on the ceilings. This is the flooring being installed in the gymnasium/cafeteria of Maplewood School. The flooring will resemble wood and has layers of foam backing. Library holds henna art event Henna artist Anshu Varma from Okemos will be at the Vermontville Township Library Thursday, July 2, at 6 p.m. demonstrating the art form. Participants will learn designs and apply their own henna art. The art of henna (called mehndi in Hindi and Urdu) has been practiced for over 5,000 years in Pakistan, India, Africa and the Middle East. There is some docu­ mentation that it is over 9,000 years old. Because henna has natural cooling properties, for centuries peo­ ple of the desert have been using henna to cool down their bodies. They make a paste of henna and soak their palms and soles of the feet in it to get an air conditioning affect. They feel its cooling sensation throughout the body for as long as the henna stain remains on their skin. Initially, as the stain faded away, it left patterns on the skin surface which led to ideas to make designs for decorative purposes. In the These hands are depicting henna art. A henna art event is planned at Vermontville Township Library Thursday, July 2, at 6 p.m. ancient Egypt mummies wore henna designs and it is documented that Cleopatra used henna for decorative purposes. Henna was not only a popular adornment for the rich, but also for the poor who could not afford jewelry and used it to decorate their bodies, as well. Pizza and drinks will be Call anytime to place your Maple Valley News ad 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 provided. Registration is not required, but it is suggested to assure enough supplies. Contact the library at 517­ 726-1362 or email vermontvillelibrary@yahoo.co mi $5.6 million in tax payments issued to local governments The completion of tax set­ tlement between local units and the Eaton County Treasurer’s Office took place Friday, June 22. The result­ ing June 2015 payments to local governments, school districts, and special assess­ ment districts for delinquent real property taxes totaled more than $5.6 million, down from $5.8 million in 2014, said Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson. State law requires local villages, cities, and town­ ships to collect current prop­ erty taxes until March 1 the year after they are due. After March 1 taxes still owed from the previous year are officially delinquent and the county treasurer must pur- chase them from local gov­ ernments by paying the amount owed. This allows local taxing units such as schools, cities, villages, libraries, and EATRAN to continue operating unimped­ ed by delinquent tax debt. The ongoing collection of delinquent taxes then becomes the responsibility of the county treasurer. Funding the large payment is done through the management of the Delinquent Tax Revolving Fund, established by the Eaton County Board of Commissioners and administered by the treasur­ er. Local taxing units get property tax revenues now rather than waiting until they are paid; which can take Nashville Correction The book Rural Schools of Eaton County Michigan is available at the Historical Eaton County Courthouse in Charlotte, call JoeAnn Nehmer. 517-726-1019 or email Jan Sedore at jansedore@gmail.com. months or in some cases even years. If taxpayers are unable to pay, their property by law, is eventually subject to tax foreclosure. “Five point six million seems like a lot but thankful­ ly shows a downward trend,” said Robinson. “In 2012 delinquent taxes in Eaton County were $6.5 million. “Even so, tax foreclosure is still at an all time high. More than 40 Eaton County properties were tax fore­ closed in 2015. 1’11 be work­ ing hard in the months ahead on ways to help folks get caught up on property taxes and avoid foreclosure.” For more information go to www.eatoncountytreasurer.org. STOP SHOPPING? 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You're Out... You’re hV me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 27,2015 DNR offers tips for residents when encountering snakes Janet K. Abbey NASHVILLE, MI - Janet K. Abbey, age 73, of Nashville passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 at her home. Janet was bom in Hastings, on April 2, 1942, the daughter of the late John and Velma (Strimback) Bryans. She was raised in the Woodland area attending local schools graduating from Woodland High School She was the widow of Richard Abbey. The couple were married in Alaska and had been married over 50 years, when Richard passed away in 2013. Janet enjoyed being out­ doors mushroom hunting in the spring and fishing. She Justin IK. also enjoyed visiting the casino whenever possible. Janet lived all over die world following her husband Richard’s career, then set­ tled in northern Michigan for over 30 years. Janet is survived by her Cooley NASHVILLE, MI - Justin “Judd” W. Cooley, age 94, of Nashville passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Funeral Services will be held atThe Nashville United Methodist Church, Nash­ ville, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, with Pastor Gary Simmons officiating. The family will receive visitors on Monday, June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. A time of fellowship and luncheon will take place immediately following the funeral service at the Nashville United Methodist Church in Nashville. This time of year, as snakes are out and about in the great outdoors, the stepdaughter, Sandy (Ted) Departmentt of Natural Woodmansee, and her two Resources gets many quessisters, Arlene (Mike) tionss about Michigan’s Norton, JoAnne (Ernst) Rice. snakes. Michigan is home to She was preceded in death 18 different species of by her husband, Richard; her snakes, 17 of which are son, Louis Abbey; brothers, harmless to humans. Arnold, Ronnie and Frank There are two that are very Bryans; sisters, Helen similar and often cause a stir Badder and Phyllis Thomas. when people encounter them. Funeral services are being Eastern hognose snakes, conducted privately. when threatened, puff up In lieu of flowers, memori­ with air, flatten their necks al contributions can be made and bodies, and hiss loudly. to Great Lakes Caring (This has led to locall names Hospice. like “puff adder” or “hissing Funeral arrangements have viper.") If this act is unsuc­ been entrusted to the Daniels cessful in deterring preda­ Funeral Home in Nashville. tors, tors the t snakes will writhe For further details please about , excrete a foul­ at smelling , musk and then turn visit our website www.danielsfuneralhome.net over with mouth agape and lie still, as though dead. Despite this intimidating behavior, hog-nosed snakes are harmless to humans. The eastern massasauga Interment will take place at Lakeview Cemetery in rattlesnake, the only ven­ omous snake species found Nashville. Funeral arrangements have in Michigan, is quite rare and been entrusted to the Daniels protected as a species of spe­ Funeral Home in Nashville. cial concern due to declining For fiither details please visit populations from habitat our website at www.daniels- loss. As the name implies, the massasauga rattlesnake fiineralhome.net. does have a segmented rattle on its tail. It should not be YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations ofour Clients and Customers! Barry County Extension Calendar of Events June 27 Sally Magoon Realtor Ken Babcock Emerald Properties Realtor 111 N. Bostwick St, 269-986-5737-C Charlotte. 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Ifyou have any questions regardifig Price Protection plans, call Kent Oil & Propane at 517-852-9210. “Experience Makes The Difference” editorial July 16 July 17 July 18 4-H Dog Agility & Showmanship Clinic, 10 a.m., Expo Center Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center Rabbit Showmanship & Agility Clinic 6 Market Tattooing, 6 p.m., Expo Center Fair Superintendents Meeting, 7 pjn., Expo Center Live Goat Carcass Judging, 6 p.m., Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center Beef & Lamb Carcass Drop Off, 6-8 pan., Hudsonville Goat Carcass Evaluations, 6-6:30 p.m., Pickney Meats Rabbit Bam Set-Up, 1-2 p.m., Expo Center Swine drop-off, 3-5 p.m., Devries Meats, Coopersville Beef Carcass Judging, 6 pan., Byron Center Meats, Byron Center Swine Carcass Judging, 6 p.m„ Byron Center Meats, Byron Center Sheep Carcass Judging, 7 pan., Byron Center Meats, Byron Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 pan., Expo Center Non-Livestock Set-Up, 1-8 p.m., Expo Center FAIR WEEK BEGINS Non-Livestock day, 9 a.m., Expo Center 9O’h Birthday THANKS Thanks to all the wonderful friends and relatives who shared in making my 90th birthday the best ever. Special thanks to my daughters, nieces and nephew who all shared in the work and planning. It was a perfect day! Thanks Shirley Imhoff try to handle or harass the snake - this is primarily how snake bites happen. A snake can only strike roughly onethird of its body length, so it is physically impossible for people to get bitten ifthey do not get within 24 inches of the snake’s head. Michigan snakes do not attack, chase or lunge at people or seek out human contact. Simply put, if left alone, Michigan snakes will leave people alone. To learn more about Michigan’s snakes, visit www.michigan.gov/wildlife, click on the “Wildlife Species” button and select “Amphibians and Reptiles.” Also, be sure to check out the DNR’’ss 60-Second Snakes video series for iden­ tification tips and informa­ tion about Michigan’s snake species. The DNR asks Michigan residents to consider report­ ing any reptile or amphibian sightings to the Michigan Herp Atlas research project to help monitor amphibian and reptile populations in Michigan and protect these valuable resources for future generations. Visit www.miherpatlas.org for more information. confused with the other harmless species of snake in Michigan that do not have segmented rattles but also will buzz their tails if approached or handled. Eastern massasauga rat­ tlesnakes are shy creatures that avoid humans whenever possible. Also known as “swamp rattlers,” they spend the vast majority of their time in year-round wetlands hunting their primary prey, mice. When encountered, if the snake doesn’t feel threat­ ened, it will let people pass without revealing its loca­ tion. If humans do get too close, a rattlesnake will gen­ erally warn ofits presence by rattling its tail while people are still several feet away. If given room, the snake will slither away into nearby brush. Rattlesnake bites, while extremely rare in Michigan (fewer than one per year), can and do occur. Anyone who is bitten should seek medical attention immediately. To learn more about the massasauga and for more snake safety tips, visit http://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/emr/ index.cfm. Those who encounter a snake of any kind should leave it alone and should not Area students named to Lawrence Tech honor roll The following area stu­ dents have been named to the dean’s honor roll for the spring semester at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield. To be named to the honor roll, a student must maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average for the term. Local students who quali­ fied include: Bellevue — Brian Fuhr. Nashville — Garret Smith. BUS DRIVERS fLakewoocP ® Public E3 f Schools J WANTED Will train. 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Please send resume to: bmakley@iserv.net or Ketchum Machine Co. 219 Oak St, PO Box 26 Freeport, Mt 49325 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, June 27,2015 — Page 5 Charlotte clinic hires second dentist-accepting new patients b ’U- &,& S*»!: gs s % >k\ ;;% '** 7 > ?:s ?:^s i*>?S :;^t *e w»;**& ' ; “'< **«» JL^^. Si IS* S* *- <'* iS ^•iil *'*iS ** Sy*£ S‘ ?I«LL L BB- dmtamsx■ft I tailii):sip liri ra^iria nt kif'aisik'aSDI MMk Hre-Kift tw Wi-fcifc /m® Dr. Ivona Cristi DDS, numerous events in Virginia, joins Dr. Lisa Mohan at the with Project Special Barry-Eaton District Health Olympics and Special Department’s (BEDHD) Smiles, with the Dental Clinic located at 623 Charlottesville Free Clinic, in and with Rotary Club in Courthouse Drive Charlotte. Guatemala. Cristi earned her Doctor of “For Dr. Cristi, the great­ Dental Surgery degree in her est reward in being a dentist native country, Romania, is helping patients gain the and also at West Virginia confidence that comes from University in Morgantown, healthy and beautiful W.Va. smiles,” said Jill Sambaer, With, over 14 years of media representative. experience in the dental Mohan has been practic­ field, she has dedicated her ing dentistry with the work to patients of all ages, BEDHD Dental Clinic for covering a large spectrum of one year. She was a practic­ procedures and techniques. ing dentist in her native Cristi has volunteered country, India, and later with Mission of Mercy in received her Doctor of Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, June 29 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, green beans, orange, whole wheat roll. Tuesday, June 30 Chicken parmesan, moz­ zarella cheese,, noodles in marinara sauce, tossed salad, fruit cup. Wednesday, July 1 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, tropical fruit. Thursday, July 2 Hamburger with bun, baked beans, com on the cob, watermelon, 4th of July treat. Friday, July 3 Closed in observance of Independence Day Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, June 29 Chicken pasta salad, pick­ led beets, cinnamon apple­ sauce, wheat crackers. Tuesday, June 30 Bagel with cream cheese, cottage cheese, diced peach­ es, fruit punch. Wednesday, July 1 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, July 2 Hard boiled eggs, black­ bean salad, citrus sections, cookie. Friday, July 3 Closed in observance of Independence Day Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, June 29 Sliced ham, sweet pota­ toes, green beans, orange, whole wheat roll. Tuesday, June 30 Chicken ala king, com, broccoli, banana, biscuit. Wednesday, July 1 Chicken teriyaki, brown rice, vegetables, Brussels sprouts, applesauce. Thursday, July 2 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, apple juice, 4th of July cookie. Dental Surgery from the University of Minnesota. She has also earned a Master’s Degree in public health from West Virginia University. “Dr. Mohan enjoys Public Health Dentistry, which focuses on improving the oral health of the public,” said Sambaer. “She is very excited about serving our community and is dedicated to providing the highest level of care for her patients. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and likes to trav­ el.” The Barry-Eaton District Health Department’s Dental Friday, July 3 Closed in observance of Independence Day Activities Calendar Monday, June 29 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.;d; P Cainftin 1g2C4l5ub231 0 pp.m..; Hand Crafts 12:45-2:30 p.m. Woodland: SHkWipbNo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, June 30 Hastings: Play Wii 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m. Session II. Wednesday, July 1 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, July 2 Independence Day Party! 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville: TV Time. Friday, July 3 - Closed in observance of Independence Day. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, .11 am. Leadership Training Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 P.M. Worship............. ........... 6 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Wednesday Evening: Phone: (517) 852-1783 Worship............................................................ 7 e-mail: grace@gc3.org MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE Everyone is Someone Special.' For infor­ mation call 1-269-731-5194. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ol M-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................................... 9 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 10:30 a.m. 517-7264)526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 am. Morning Worship.......................................... 11 Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 am. 6 .Evening Worship Wednesday Family . .Night Service. Phone:543-5488 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:45 am. 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Vermontville, Ml 49096 (1/2 mile East ol M-66, 5 mi. south ot Nashville) MINISTER: 11: 00 am. Church Service ...... Fellowship All Are Welcome! NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Sunday School 11:00 am. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FANCHER Church Phone: 517-852-2043 . . 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSK1 517-652-1580 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ...... 10 am. A.M. Sendee.... ......... 11:15 P.M. Senrice.... ................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School................................ 9:45 am. Worship Service.............. ............................ 11 Sunday Evening Senrice .................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... ............ 630 p.m. AWANA............................... 6:30-6 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH Sunday Senrices: ........................... 9:15 am. Morning Prayer .................... 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call: Common Prayer used VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 517-7264)526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. for all senrices. Sunday Morning Worship: 1130 a.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 2.00 p.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER 6043 E. M-79 Highway, Church Phone: 517-726-0526 Sunday Worship.............................. 630 am SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Other Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, & Ionia Rd. Comer of Kalamo Highway WEST BENTON CHURCH Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. Sunday A.M. Worship 1030 a.m. (non-denominational) PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN Evening Worship....... ....... 6 p.m. 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday School FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, 108 North Main, Vermontville (comer M-79 & Sarryville Rd.) 8593 Cloverdale Road 10: 00 a.m. .Worship 203 N. State, Nashville PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE 4 miles west of Nashville 110 S. Main St, Phone (616) 963-7710 11 a Traditional 1928 Book of PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS (517) 726-0258 Sunday Mass................................... 930 am. 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. Worshi FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE M-79 West 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Wed. Senrice.................................................. 7 straight-A averages of 4.0. Among the honorees are the following students from the local area: Bellevue *Nathaniel Ford. Charlotte — Thomas Dixon, *Matthew Gam. Hastings — *Todd Fox, *Victoria Fueri, #Suzannah Lenz, *GraceAnna Schilz. Mulliken — Andrea Paul. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH United Methodist Women: Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. 6:45 p.m. There is still a chance to win a 1959 Chevrolet Spartan pumper firetruck. About one third of the tickets were sold at the pancake breakfast, according to Wayne Gould. The truck was donated to the Nashville Fire Department by Russ and Irene Furlong. Tickets, selling for $10, may be purchased from any fire department member. The drawing will be at the Nashville VFW Saturday, Aug. 1; need not be present to win. For more information contact Gould, 269-8329661. Worship Service........................... 9:30 a.m. one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. and many other activities. VIRGINIA HELLER Charlotte Sunday School................................ 9:45 am. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study 5505 North Mulliken Road, CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH Michigan Technological University has released its dean’s list for the spring semester. To be included, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. A pound sign# indicates a student who earned University Honors, finishing in the top 2 percent of their college or school. Asterisks* indicate earning those continues PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Children’s Classes, A.M. Worship............. girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose Area scholars make dean’s list at Michigan Tech Firetruck raffle P.M. Senrice....................................................6 Nashville, Ml 49073 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & visits per year. The clinic is currently taking new patients of any age. For more infor­ mation, or to register as a patient, call 877-313-6232 or visit www.midental.org. A.M. Service Contemporary Senrice, Sunday: Bob and Jean Bursley are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary. They were married July 1, 1960, at Maple Grove Church in Nashville. During their 55 year love story, they have been blessed with three children, Mandy (Louis), Chris (Georgia), and Bob (Cathy); grandchildren, Laci, Josh, and Zach; great-grandchildren, Teagan, Mavrick, Avery, and Kevin. If you would like to celebrate Bob and Jean’s love, please send cards to 1716 S. Pease Rd., Nashville, Ml 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday Senrice 10 am. Sunday School................................ 9:45 am. Bursleys celebrate 55th wedding anniversary NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville 301 Fuller St., Nashville A Spirit-filled Church Clinic is run in cooperation with Michigan Community Dental Clinic, (MCDC) Inc. The mission of MCDC is to improve people’s lives by providing high value dental care focused on serving lowincome families. The clinic serves adults enrolled in Medicaid and Healthy Michigan Plan as well as children on Medicaid, Delta Healthy Kids, and MI Child. The clinic provides complete dental care for the entire family: oral exams, clean­ ings, fillings, crowns, den­ tures, fluoride treatment, emergency treatment and root canals. The care provid­ ed is customized to meet the individual needs of each patient, and is offered in a patient-centered atmosphere with exceptional customer service. The BEDHD Dental Clinic opened in 2010 and provides over 6,400 patient IGNITING MINISTRY ..Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: Sunday School 9:00 am. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. (517) 852-9154 PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, June 27,2015 Record numbers fill the streets of Nashville for Valley Rally and car show by Shari Carney Staff Writer The expression “It takes a village,” may have been heard this past weekend in the village of Nashville. The 15th Annual Classic and Antique Car Show was the star attraction with a record number 207 registered. Rain threatened but pic­ ture perfect weather pre­ vailed at this year’s Valley Rally. Festivities began Friday evening, June 19, with popcorn, snow cones and karaoke provided by Grace Church. “We added a lip-sync ele­ ment this year as well as a Name that Tune competition,” said said Lisa Sterkenburg, programming coordinator for for the church.“All of this, of course, was followed by a great fireworks display,” This year’s show lasted close to 30 minutes, said Shirley Dexter from the Nashville Area Citizens Coalition. The NACC group hosted the craft show Saturday in the Maple Valley Pharmacy parking lot. Dexter said, in addition to the crafts, elephant ears and Continued next page The winner of the 15th Annual Classic and Antique Car Show “Best of Show” for 2015 is Ken Boorsma of Grandville with his 1962 red Ford Galaxie. Richard and Janet Mizga of Springport are the owners of this 1966 Chevy II. Originally this car was built to be a pro-street hot rod. Amish-made ice cream were sold. Horse drawn wagon rides added a new element to the festivities. Proceeds from the rides went to Grace Church’s Samaritan Fund. Long lines and the biggest The village sees the largest field of cars in fifteen years. Over 207 vehicles are presented this past Saturday. The reflection of local businesses in Nashville can be seen in the fender of this 1937 Dodge D5 Coupe. number to date happened at the pancake breakfast Saturday. The breakfast was served by the Nashville Fire Department. Wayne Gould said approximately 750 peo­ ple attended. “It was the best tum-out yet ... Nobody had to wait more than 20 minutes,” said Gould. 51 trophies were distrib­ uted at the car show; 207 vehicles registered. This was the largest one to date, said Ruth Hickey, founding member of the car club. Best of Show trophie was presented to Ken Boorsma for his 1962 Ford Galaxy; Men’s Choice to Al Morgan for a 1946 Chevy ramp truck; Women’s Choice to Claudette Adams for a 1957 Chevy pick-up; Best Paint to Glenn Bushhouse for a 1939 Chevy Master Deluxe and Best Engine to Fred Roush for his 1969 Plymouth Continued next page Ali Lundquist, 5, with mom, Jennifer is busily painting a picture. Then comes the tsahsokw o of ngltuhineg libornara blaawrnn. Activities are available for youngsters during the annual car Crafts of all kinds are available for sale during the Valley Rally and car show in Nashville. Feed sacks are made into tote bags, by Barb Rogers. Other crafters are show on the library lawn. (front row row, from left) left), April Powers Powers, Veronica Grant Grant, son Daniel Grant Grant, (back) Rog Rogers. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 27, 2015 — Page 7 silent auction and other activities. The flag raises at the start of the Valley Rally and 15th Annual Classic and Antique Car Show. This year’s event, the largest to date, has 207 registered vehicles. Continued from previous page chalk sayings were sketched throughout the route to encourage the particiapants to keep going. “We had a great turnout for the Valley Rally 5K. We ended up with 20 paid entries with 45 years separating the youngest to the oldest com­ petitors,” said Matt Gordeneer. “I want to thank Angie Musser for all of her help getting the course Roadrunner. The Purses Plus silent auc­ tion, root beer floats, books and T-shirt sales netted $1,600 for the Friends of Putnam District Library, said FOPDL President Rhonda Cook. Children’s art activi­ ties, co-sponsored by the library and the Thomapple Arts Council, were held on the library lawn. Laura Scott, on behalf of the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, said Tim and Nicole Robertson contributed the most product to the First Annual Baby Bumper diaper Tim and Nicole Robertson are presented with a tro­ and wipes collection. Runners and walkers phy for winning the first annual Baby Bumper diaper and stepped off at 8 a.m., behind wipe drive. Laura Scott (far right), representing the the stores on Main Street, for Maple Valley Community Center of Hope, poses with the annual 5k. Sidewalk the Robertsons. (Photo provided) This table is one of several laden with items for the Purses Plus silent auction spon­ sored by the Friends of Putnam District Library. The auction, held Saturday during the car show, received a jump-start via a Facebook page set up for bidding. (Photo by Rhonda Cook) marked with directions and inspiration.” The results for males by age, place and name are: • under 18; first place — Jon Nash; second — Owen Bailey. • 18 to 34; first — Kyle Spencer; second — Craig Harvey. • 34 to 49; first — Aaron Shaver. • 50 plus; first — Robert Goodnoe; second Spectators coming out for the rally and car show, can take a break and have a hot pancake and sausage breakfast provided by Nashville Firefighers. Brian Chaffee was the pancake flipper, Thomas Powers is grilling sausages. Milk or juice also was provided. More than 750 people were served in four hours. Gregory Schaeffer. The results for females are: • 18 to 34; first — Amber Frye; second — Samantha Stahll. • 35 to 49; tied for first — Kami Collier and Lisa Travis. • 50 plus; first — Cathy Coole; second — Kristy Stahl. Next year’s activities will be the Friday and Saturday before Father’s Day, June 17 and 18. ELDER LA ATTORNEY THE 6 BIGGEST ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES (3 & 4) If you’re like most people, you have the best of intentions with regard to how you want your estate distributed when you die or your affairs handled should you become incapacitated. Unfortunately, without proper planning, your best intentions may not be enough. In the last article, we discussed two common estate planning mistakes: Failing to Plan and Doing it Yourself. Here are the third and fourth most common estate plan­ ning problems we see: 3. Not planning for disability. A proper­ ly drafted estate plan not only specifies what will happen to your assets when you die; it also plans for what happens if you become incapacitated. It is important to have documents, such as a power of attorney and patient advocate designation, that appoint someone you trust to act on your behalf if you can't act for yourself. Importantly, a strong Power of Attorney, drafted by an attorney wellversed in Elder Law, can assist in the protection and preservation of assets should you or a spouse enter a nursing home or other long term care facility. 4. Failing to fund a trust. Once you draft an estate plan, you aren't done. If your estate plan includes a trust, you need to actually fund the trust -- by retitling assets in the name of the trust — or the trust will be useless. You may have been approached by a door-to-door salesman or have been invited www.longstrcetelderlaw.com to a “free meal” seminar about estate plan­ ning. Often times, clients are sold a “trust” for thousands of dollars. The person you meet with is often not an attorney but will hire an attorney hundreds of miles away to draft your trust. You will get a fancy binder with a trust, but little or no assistance in actually funding your trust. The trust is use­ less unless it is properly funded. Unfortunately, I see clients every week who have been spent thousands of dollars on these so-called trusts, with nothing to show for it. In the next article, we will discuss the last two common mistakes: Not Checking your Beneficiary Designations and Not Reviewing the Plan. To ensure that you’re not making these and other common estate planning mistakes, give us a call today for an office or home-vis­ it. Robert J. Longstreet Longstreet Elder Law & Estate Planning P.C. 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3495 2612 LONGSTREET ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING P.C. �Page 8 - Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, June 27, 2015 PROCESS, continued from page 1 practicing wherever they could as demolition of the LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT fi DEBT ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR COLLECTING A DEBT. IF THE DEBT WAS DISCHARGED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEED­ ING, THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT DEBT. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PUR­ CHASERS: This sale may be re­ scinded by the foreclosing mort­ gagee for any reason, in that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return ol the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchas­ er shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mort­ gagee, or the Mortgagee’s attor­ ney. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Matthew Vugteveen and Brenda K. Vugteveen, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registra­ tion Systems, Inc., as nominee foi Assurity Financial Services, LLC, its successors and assigns, Mort­ gagee, dated January 26, 2009 and recorded February 2, 2009 in Instrument # 20090202-0000888 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, doing business as CHRISTIANA TRUST, not in its Individual capacity but solely as Trustee for BCAT 2014-4TT, by assignment dated May 21, 2015 and subsequently record­ ed in Barry County Records on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Ninety-One Thousand Three Hundred Sev­ enty-Nine Dollars and Forty-Nine ory-ne Cents ($191,379.49) iincluding interest 5.5% per annum. Underr the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage ill b f ld b l f th 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 16, 2015 Said premises are are situated situated in in Township Township of of HastHast- aresuae n ownspo asings, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Unit 5 of Creek Wood Site Condominium, a Condominium according to the Master Deed thereof recorded in Instrument No. 1024069 of Barry County Records, and designated as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 13, and any amendments thereto, together gr with an undivided inte,rest in the common elements of said condo­ minium as set forth in said Mas­ ter Deed, and any amendments thereto, and as described in Act 59 of the Public Acts Ml of 1978, as amended. Commonly known as 3444 Cecelia Ct, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determines abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the 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 al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Acl 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: 6/13/2015 WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, doing business as CHRISTIANA TRUST, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for BCAT 2014-4TT, Assignee of Mortgagee Attorneys: Potestivo & Associates. P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 15-16846 (06-13)(07-04) old track at the Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School began. “I am very proud of the season that these boys have had this year,” Gordeneer said after his guys performed admirably at their Division 3 Regional Meet last month. “We have been practicing in the grass, parking lot, and on the road due to the lack of a track the second half of this year” Construction of the new track is underway, as a num­ ber of other projects, some involving athletics, also con­ tinue as a part of the 4.1 bond millage which was passed in May of 2014. The athletic improve­ ments include a new track, updates to the main high school gymnasium, as well as new gym flooring at Maplewood Elementary. The updates to the Jr/Sr high school gymnasium include a fresh coach of paint, new flooring and bleachers. In future phases of the construction project the locker rooms will be updated as well. Sections of flooring were sold off by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters, with a 4 foot by 4 foot section selling for $25, with a $500 cost for the section of flooring sport­ ing the Lion at center court. The Maple Valley School Board was assured in October that the Lion mural dedicated to the memory of Tom Joostbems would not Area residents on KCC dean’s lists Kellogg Community College has released its dean’s list of all full- and part-time students who have earned high or highest hon­ ors for spring semester. LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a married man and Amanda J. Smith, hhis wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated December 12, 2007 and recorded January 11, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080111-0000387, Barry County Michigan. Said mortgage isRecords, s now now held e byy Fifth Third r Mortgage orgage Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Nine Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five and 89/100 Dollars ($109,545.89), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JULY 16, 2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Rutland, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town 3 North, Range 9 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 27; thence South 66.00 feet along the West line of said Section 27 to the true point of beginning; thence East 200.00 feet parallel with the North line of said Section 27; thence South 600.00 feet parallel with said West line; thence West 200.00 feet paral­ lel with said North line; thence North 600.00 feet along said West line to the point of beginning. Containing 2 acres, more or less, and being subject to any easements, restrictions orr conditions of diti f record. d The redemption period shall be 6 mons rom e date ae oof suc months from the such sae sale, unless determined abandoned inn, accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days ays from f the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if an.y, 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 . te orrower w e held e 600.3278, the borrower will be responsib,le to the person who buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holderr for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 13, 2015 rans Associates, ssocaes P.C. . Orlans Attorneys for Serv,icer P.O. Box 5041 r Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-009003 (06-13)(07-04) 1337 High honors go to students who earned grade point averages of 3.5 to 3.89, and high­ est honors denote those who have GPAs of 3.9 or higher. Local students earning high honors include: Bellevue Ashley Berkheiser, Jennifer Bushong, Joseph Clement Sr., Kevin Devos, Kaylee Graves, Amanda Griffin, Lauren Hockett, Eric Nelson, Ryan O’Connell, Randy O’Connell, Jeff Perry, Kaitawee Smith, Amber Zech. Charlotte — Sarah Dye, MacKenzie Griffith, Brittany Liepins, Joshua Smith. Dowling — Justine King, Jessica Wines. Mulliken — Karen Primm. Nashville — Melissa Boyer, Ian Cogswell, Seth Earl, Johanna Kyle, Bradley McDonald, Michael Sutton, Jarrod Thomason. Vermontville — Breanna Heinze, Garret Shaw. Highest honors students include: Bellevue — Peter Atma, Laura Breed, Connie Collige, Shelby Henderson, Dianna Ramon, Jessie Schneider, Robin Sellen. Dowling — Grace Gamo, Jacob Joshua McCarty, Perry. Sierra Nashville — Bender, Lisa Friddle, Tamara Salski, Hilton, Jasmine Jeffrey Wilbur. Vermontville — Jennifer Nicole Fajnor-Mitchell, Franks. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: AD real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal 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, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody ofchildren under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept am 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 caD the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toD-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing unpaired is 1-800-927-9275. Workers install the U-Drain between the football field and where the new track will be at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School. (Photo by Shari Carney) be painted over during the construction. Facilities enhancements are only a part of the improvements thanks to the bond passage. There is also a scheduled roll out of new educational technology planned throughout the dis­ trict, once network, tele­ phone system and wireless updates are completed. Floor removed from the Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School gymnasium, which was installed when the gym was originally built, was sold off by the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. (Photo by Cindy Gatewood) Maple Valley Youth Football sign up events coming soon Maple Valley Youth Football is getting set to hold sign up events for any player, grades 3-8, interested in playing youth football. Sign up will take place at the Maple Valley practice field. In case of inclement weather, sign up will take place in the commons area of the high school. Cost for this year’s football season has been reduced. For players in need of their own jersey the cost will be $100. For play­ ers who already have their jersey, the cost will be $70. Sign up times are sched­ uled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. June 18, June 23, July 23 and July 27. There will be a free sum­ mer camp held July 27-29 each evening from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the football practice field at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School. Maple Valley Youth Football is also looking for coaching volunteers. Adults may sign up for open posi­ tions during the youth sign up dates. Maple Valley Youth Football hopes that each child’s and families experi­ ence, is one of a positive manner. The program values any suggestions, observa­ tions and contributions any­ one may have to improve the program for future years to come. Children’s safety is the number one priority for the program. Every decision made needs to be balanced with the demands of playing the sport of football. Coaches will be working closely with the high school program to provide players with the safest equipment, tackling instruction and practice man­ agement. Contact Landon Wilkes with any questions at 269­ 420-1776. HELP WANTED Ketchum Machine Co, located in Freeport Michigan, is seeking an Experienced Machinist for a 1st shift position. Requirements: ‘High School diploma or equivalent. *Two years minimum of machine shop experience. ^Operate powered machines including manual mills, lathes, grinders, saws, presses, etc. ‘Proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, bore gages, and other measuring equipment ‘Read and interpret engineering blueprints, have a full understand­ ing of the principles and rules used in interpreting symbols, dimen­ sioning, ami tolerance. Tig Welding Experience would be a plus. CNC programming (M-code & G-code), set-up, & operation of manual and CNC equipment would be a plus. Must be willing to work in a team environment - yet able to work with minimal oversight Please send resume to: bmakley@iserv.net or Ketchum Machine Co. 219 Oak St, P0 Box 26 Freeport, Ml 49325 �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, June 27, 2015 — Page 9 People wanted for procession route to honor fallen soldier Army Specialist Wyatt Joseph Martin, age 22, was killed in action while on active duty in Afghanistan Dec. 12. Martin had planned to return to Michigan and attend Michigan State University after his tour of duty was complete. “This fallen American sol­ dier was a hero with family ties to Charlotte, Michigan,” said a press release from Pray Funeral Home. “He will be laid to rest on Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. in Charlotte.” The community is asked to come out and show sup­ port for Martin’s family and other American soldiers by lining the streets of Charlotte from Pray Funeral Home to Maple Hill Cemetery. Line up on the streets by 10:30 a.m., for the procession at 10:45, led by the Charlotte Police Department. Procession begins at 401 W. Seminary St. traveling east to Cochran Avenue through downtown Charlotte, east on Lawrence Avenue to Lansing Road, northeast to Tully Brown Drive. For more information con­ tact Kristine Sowles at Pray Funeral Home, 517-543­ 2950. Army Specialist Wyatt Joseph Martin will be buried in Charlotte Saturday, July 11. Martin was killed in action in Afghanistan in December. 13513986 It's time for dresses and golf It’s nearing time for the annual Tony Dunkelberger Memorial Crunch Classic where golf and dresses and skirts for the guys is the norm. In its 15th year, the event is slat­ ed to tee off Saturday, July 11, at 2:30 p.m. at Mulberry Fore in Nashville. All proceeds from this event go toward scholarships. Call Leroy Starks, 517-852­ 9698 or Brian Chaffee, 517-930-3383 for more information. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. Many hands make Free Little Library possible Builders of the Free Little Library in Vermontville include Leonard Joppie (from left), Bill Flower and Denny Gardner. The library is open 24/7 and is located on the Vermontville Township Library property on Main Street. (Photo courtesy of Duane Eldred) �Page 10 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, June 27, 2015 Memories of the Past Former furniture factory started on a small scale This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News June 25, 1985. Nashville’s earliest and largest industry was the Lentz Table Factory, found­ ed by Jacob Lentz in 1867, the same year the Frenchbom cabinetmaker came to Nashville from New York State. He was soon joined by his wife and three sons, Charles, Albert and Lewis. As each of the young men came of age, they were taken into partner­ ship by their father. When Jacob Lentz died in 1915 at age 96, the sons car­ ried on the family business, and it continued to grow and prosper. At its peak, the fur­ niture manufacturing firm that specialized in fine repro­ ductions of 18th century tables hired as many as 100 workers, and was a mainstay of the local economy for some three-quarters of a cen­ tury. In 1926, looking forward to the company’s 60th anniversary the following year, Albert Lentz wrote a piece for the Nashville News, recalling the family’s early days in New York and the beginning of their industry here. The article was pub­ lished in The News Oct. 14, 1926. Albert died two years later. His older brother, Charles, had died in 1925, while the youngest son, Lewis, lived until 1952. By that time, Albert’s sons Frank and Carl had joined in the family operation. Following is the report Albert wrote for The Nashville News in 1926 about his life work and the growth of the Lentz Table Factory. “I began my career in a furniture factory at the close ofthe Civil War, about 1865. [At that time, Albert would have been 15 or 16 years Albert Lentz (left), in a 1926 piece for the Nashville News, recalled his youthful days old.) My father and myself in a furniture factory in New York and his family’s migration to Michigan, where his began working at piece work father Jacob Lentz (right) founded the Lentz Table Company in Nashville in 1867. in a small factory operated Albert’s brothers, Charles and Lewis, also were associated with the business and, by H.D. Jenner and Brother at Palmyra, N.Y. Our work later, Albert’s sons Carl and Frank. Seen in this four-generation photo taken in 1911 was putting up cases, both are Albert’s daughter Fern Kuhlman and her son Paul. dressing and bureaus. These two young men were able men at the time I began. We always called them Henry and Bill. Henry was the older and more sen­ sible. We worked for these two brothers about two years and were getting about $14 per week, and that was good pay in those times, since $1 then would buy what we pay $5 for now. This $14 was the pay for the both of us. This factory built on Lentz Street in 1891 on the east side of Nashville was the largest and last home of the firm, which at its peak employed some 100 workers spe­ cializing in fine furniture manufacturing and antique reproductions. The plant was built after fire destroyed an earlier factory just west of the Main Street business district. That disaster prompted Nashville to install a waterworks system to provide adequate fire protection. This last factory was razed in the 1970s to build the Maple Valley Arms Apartments. Thunder will •xplods In color dVLGcrnw CYCIX5 The shop was not as well planned as the Lentz Table Company, for we had only one saw machine on our floor, with eight to 10 men, and we would have to wait for one another. Rates, one to eight; Lentz Table Company, 11 to 20. These two brothers had one bad habit. They were booze fighters and were drunk a goodly part of the time. Mrs. Lentz and I were in the old town in 1911, and I learned then that these two brothers kept on drinking until they drank up their fac­ tory and large retail store they owned and had a large stock of nice furniture, and they drank that all up, and when that was gone, they sank so low they had to scrub cuspidors and floors to get drinks, and this ended the lives of men who had the makings ofgood men within. And besides, they lost their prestige, their business and their self-respect and finally their lives. My father and myself, after we had worked nearly a year, or longer, became dis- satisfied, since we thought two of us should easily earn more than 12 to 14 dollars per week. And some of our shopmates were telling us that they were paying $5 per day and roast beef in Rochester, 24 miles west of us, and we packed up and moved there, and our payroll averaged $5 to $7 dollars per week. We only worked about three to five months, and we again became restless and got the moving fever, so Father came to Maple Grove, where he had a brother-in­ law, and together they went prospecting and Father decided to locate in Nashville, and he wrote us to pack up and get a car for our household goods, and we came by passenger train to Battle Creek where he met us. He had my uncle with him, and we were all packed Continued next page ■EVERKTHIAG r AUTO REPAIF Parts • Repairs • Tires A.A.R. &2 From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts In-Stock Located Downtown Vermontville T 130 S. Main, Vermontville �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 27,2015— Page 11 The nucleus of the Lentz Table Company operation in Nashville is seen in the center of this 1920 photo, at which time the site comprised the office (second building from left) and adjacent home of Dr. C.K. Brown. The brick building at left was the Lentz furniture showroom built in 1880. At the extreme right, seen through the service bay of the old White Rose station is the Charles Putnam home (Putnam District Library). Just left is the old Albert Lentz residence. our top stock by hand, although we furnished many in a bob sleigh and met a a householder with shavings. good aunt, who gave us all Accordingly, we rented lunch, and put us to bed at Philip Holler’s old sawmill the midnight hour. that long was extinct. But we Oh, I shall never forget the were handicapped to a great reception that we got at the extent since it was in the old log house, with its quaint fever and ague period, and old fireplace, and they used my brother Charles and to bum large logs, which myselfwere continually hav­ sent a cheer all over the ing the ague, and we would room. Fred Brumm was then shake the cook stove as we a little shaver. My, what sat by it during the chill peri­ buckwheat pancakes Aunt od, which was always fol­ used to make. It seemed that lowed by a severe fever and I could not get filled up on a very hard, splitting her cakes, they were so good. headache. In a few days, Father came Oh, how I used to hate to to Nashville and bought the have the ague on account of house and lot where Dr. C.K. the headache that came along Brown is now located, and with it. A good many of the Mother and we boys moved people had the ague, since in. Lewis was then only 7 there were many swamps years old, but we all had a that threw off a malaria that place to fill. caused it. Right here, let me About this time my father say that the fever that fol­ and myself began to manu­ lowed the ague was some­ facture furniture, and brother thing that one would not Charles turned table legs by soon forget. I have lain foot power. L.E. [Lewis] many, many times with one went to school in the old of those splitting headaches, wooden building — that was lasting a whole day and one all Nashville could boast. night. Gee, the mosquitoes This building finally gave were thick in those early way to the brick building that days from 1867 on up, and was later destroyed by fire. they are still with us. We soon learned that it did It was in 1867 that we not pay us to turn out table arrived in Nashville, just 60 legs by foot power and plane years next March. We soon had to quit the water power, so we tried a one-horse power, but it only was adapt­ ed to turn legs and saw small stuff, and we soon had to procure a small engine, about five horse power, and we soon outgrew that. We were then in the rear building that is yet standing OFFERING COMPLETE and housing stock for Don WATER & WELL Hess and Dan Feighner. DRILLING & PUMP We also outgrew the fiveSALES & SERVICE horsepower engine, and since we did not have room 4” TO 12” WELLS enough there, we bought a • Residential piece of land with a bam on • Commercial it of Ray Irland’s grandfa­ • Farm ther. We remodeled the bam We stock a complete line of... some and used it for a facto­ • Pumps • Tanks ry, but we soon outgrew that • Plastic & Steel Pipe also, and in the year of 1876, we enlarged it and veneered * Other Well it with brick, and in the year WE OWN OUR OWN 1891, that building burned to EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. the ground. From previous page * «s*c% £**»&» •>*5 ^jkpeta’ K!*^1** F* SiW’ *F ...at13 >»<< EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available We hadjust installed some new machinery we had bought. We put in a threedrum sander, and I bought a new 30-inch planer of Dennis Machinery Company of Jackson, Mich. The insurance adjuster was on hand in a day or two to make the adjustment and as he looked into the cellar, he said, “Total loss” and that For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/ busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700. Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: LO­ TUS, Water Lilies, KOI & GOLDFISH, plus all pond supplies. APOL'S WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, MI. (616)698-1030. Wednesday-Friday 9am5:30pm, Saturday 9am- 2pm. ended our career at the west end of town. We salvaged what we could, insurance and lumber, and organized a stock company and built on the present site, and named the plant Lentz Table Company, and erected the building now on the site (on Lentz Street) and put in or rather installed a 40-horsepower engine, and by 1916 we had outgrown that, and the same year we installed a 100-horsepower -orsepower Corliss orss engine, together with a lighting plant. This completes my career in a furniture factory, covering a period of 60 years spent in furniture making. I have seen many close calls from getting injured. I have had many injuries myself. It is worthy of note that those who were the most severely injured were members of the would liR(z to thank everyone who made our 15th flnnual Car <§>how a big success* ------------------- Thank ‘You to--------------- ---- Business Services Barry County Posse Nashville Village Workers Our Judges Nashville Police =5 o BASEMENT WATER­ PROOFING: Professional Basement Services; water­ proofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estimates. (517)290-5556. Real Estate 5.3 WOODED ROLLING ACRES only 5 miles from Torch Lake. Short drive to State Land and ORV trails. Wooded with large Red and White Pines, ideal camping - recreation spot. Electricity and phone along the front of the property. Driveway and cleared site already in place. Located on a paved dead end county road. $29,900, $1,500 down, $370.00/mo, 11% land contract, www.northemlandco.com. Northern Land Co. 231-258-5100. BOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER •w offering factory dealer computer programing for 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE 5 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 945-0191 • JEHFDOBbjn’s LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 | Owner, /eff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 years experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE observation to fill two pages of The News. Thp Nashville Car <§>how NASHVILLE- VERY NICE 1 bedroom apartment. 517­ 930-1187. Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes & Models (517) 726-0088 Lentz family. I dare say that I could write enough on the things which have come under my ■ 1 Jhjwktyu THANK YOU ,Thank jp|1 THANKYOU For Rent GARAGE DOOR & OPENER Repair Special. $30 offbroken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334­ 3574. Also in business with their father were Albert’s two brothers, Lewis E, (bottom left) and Charles. Lentz pieces were sold over a wide market area and are now prized as antiques in many households locally and nationwide. All Community Volunteers Fred Jacobs R & D Pizza NSRA Saftey Insp. 2015TRQPHINS DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS Dorothy’s Hair Salon MC Auto Repair Hometown Lumber Co. Murray’s Asphalt Daniel’s Funeral Home Nashville Fire Dept. 2x4 Construction Good Time Pizza NAPA Auto Parts - Hastings Court-Side Embroidery Great Lakes Full Size Chevy Club Hastings City Bank - Nashville MV Implement Inc. MV Implement Inc. MV Implement Inc. MV Implement Inc. Trumble Agency Inc. Country Kettle Cafe Country Kettle Cafe Waitresses Country Kettle Cafe Cooks Duane Hamilton Excavating Inc. Ewing Garden Center Hastings Dairy Queen King’s Electronics and Appliances Jerry Reese Basketball Eaton Federal and Savings The Kent Oil Co. Autozone - Charlotte Wendy’s - Hastings Mexican Connexion - Hastings Mills Landing - Hastings Dairy Queen Lake Odessa McDonald’s - Hastings Brian’s Tire & Service WBCH Radio -100.0 FM - Hastings Shell - Nashville Shane’s Automotive Service Marathon Dollar General Loretta Pixley Bernie & Ruth Hickey Hughes Group 2831- Thank Vou ■ 283 -■■■ T-SHIRT SPONSORS Greenlight Driving School LLC Nashville Family Dentistry Two J’s Inc. Grace Community Church Todd Andler’s America Carriage Shirley’s Chuckwagon Cafe Mussers Service LLC Nashville Family Medicine Hummel’s Body Shop Newton Vending Hickey Electric Inc. Wheeler’s Marine Service D E Shaver Professional Services MV Pharmacy Daniel’s Funeral Home 2x4 LLC ............................ mB0 IJoil Thank ‘You THANKj/OU ffiHII �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, June 27,2015 PHRTICIPfiTING LOCAL BUSINESSES WORKING TOGETHER. SERVING VOU Daniels Funeral Home Carl’s “Our Family Serving Yours ” SUPER MARKE MARKETS of Nashville & EMBROIDERY Your Hometown Grocer 517*852*1991 117 N. Main Street 517-852-9207 EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 9200 East M-79 Highway, Nashville, Ml 49073 Scott A. Daniels—Owner/Director phone 517-852-9712 cell 269-838-1575 fax 517-852-9797 109 S. Main Street 207 N. Main Street * 517-852-0313 517-852-1830 For your convenience, please use back entrance www.danielsfuneralhome.net FRIENDS Of PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY esAlg GARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 5715 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 R&D’S STREETSIDE PIZZERIA GREAT NORTHERN BOWHUNTING COMPANY by Shari Carney Staff Writer 501 N. Main Street 517-852-9100 Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street 517-852-0790 CTHOMETDWNj ■f g LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State Street 517-852-0882 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT INC. Shield of Service MR INC. 735 E. SHERMAN ST (517) 852-1910 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 Pizza, pasta, salads, burgers, burritos, wraps and more are on the menu at R&D’s Streetside Pizzeria nestled between Court-Side Screen Printing and Embroidery and Great Northern Bowhunting Company on Main Street in Nashville. Open seven days a week they offer dine-in, carry­ out and delivery options. 201 N. Main Street 517-852-0820 Owners Robert and Denise Erickson live and work in the village. This family operation includes their children, daughter Dana, a 2013 Maple Valley graduate; son Donavan, a senior at Maple Valley; and daughter Desirae who will be a fourth grader at Maplewood. “My mom [Deb Clay] and nephew [Austin Hartwell] work here too,” said Denise who is a supervisor at Hastings City Bank. Robert and Denise seemed destined to be in the food industry having met at a Pizza Hut where they were both working at the time. Married 21 years this July, they estimate between the two of them, they have 30-31 years of restaurant experience. Hickey Electric, Inc. 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 Denise and Robert Erickson are the owners of R&D’s Streetside Pizzeria. The couple, married 21 years this July, met while working at a Pizza Hut in Ionia. OIL & PROPANE, INC. 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 “We’re busy,” said Robert. “There are long days ... we make the food ourselves ... our own dough and sauces.” MVP “The kids are a big part of this too,” said Denise. “We live together and work together. It’s about family and community; we’re proud to be a part of it. Each member contributes. Robert does “everything,” he oversees the management of the pizzeria and does the ordering. Denise cooks and builds the burgers, burritos, pastas, subs and salads; Donovan assembles the pizzas and preps the toppings; Dana handles the phones and the customers. She supervises the front of the house and preps and stocks as needed. Desirae, the youngest member, is kept busy folding pizza boxes and vacuuming the rugs. In addition to “build your own pizza” they offer eight specialty pizzas, three wraps, four choices of salads, nine pastas dishes, nine Mexican entrees, 12 appetizers, 16 subs as well as burger and calzone meal combos and a special menu for kids. maple valley pharmacy 219 N. Main Street 517-852-0845 Meet the owners of R&D’s Pizzeria. The Erickson’s know pizza: making their crust and sauce from scratch. They make a host of other items as well. Denise and Robert Erickson (standing) and children (clockwise) Donovan, Dana and Desirae pose in the courtyard of their establishment. Mulberry Fore Golf Course & Banquet Center 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 “We try to keep the prices low,” said Robert. “We can do that because we make it ourselves.” llsphaft Maintenance (269)948-9369 www.murraysasphan.net Nashville Family i DENTISTRY# 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 PENNINGTON Bobcat & Backhoe Full Service Center • Auto Sales “We Keep You Moving" “We want people to give us the opportunity to serve them,” said Denise. “We’re proud of what we offer. Oil Changes • Gas • Tires • Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00 • 517-852-9446 R&D’s Pizzeria is nearing its one-year anniversary. Future plans are to expand the operation and explore even more menu options. 106 S. Main Street “We are a small place but big on taste!” — R&D’s motto. The company has a Facebook page and a website is in development. They are open seven days a week: Monday 3 to 10 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call them at 517-852-0540. Streetside ‘Pizzeria, 4s I - j^-Nashville T he .E.nc.kson ,family welcomes one and all to R&D’s _ Streetside Pizzeria. The establishment, located at 119 N. Main Street, is a member of the Nashville Route 66 Business District 119 N. Main Street 517-852-0540 517-852-1858 free delivery up to 5 miles NASHVILLE 66 207 N. Main Street 517-852-9910 DANCE STUDIO Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 225 N. Main Street 750 Durkee Street 877-850-7055 Shane's Automotive Service check out our carry-out specials 11807 Carlisle Hwy Vxr Family Medicine Foreign and Domestic Repair Shane Gillean Owner 204 S. Main St Nashville, Ml 517-852-3161 smgillea@yahoo.com Two 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 Q'z 228 N. Main Street Local businesses supporting each other r rW heeler'S fa MARINE SERVICE^ MWtmnct 517-852-9928 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-07-04.pdf 1beaeb48c973a1bf5e633adf87b29e79 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY^ newi^Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 27, July 4, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Former undersheriff, Nashville 2015-16 school year budget chief under investigation gets lookover at Monday meeting by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer An investigation about overtime pay for now retired Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker is being handled now by the Michigan State Police after a fact-finding investigation was completed by the St. Joseph County Sheriff*s Department. Baker served as chief of police in Nashville in the late 1990s. He also worked with the Battle Creek Police Department for 25 years. Sheriff Dar Leaf told Baker to retire earlier this year after he learned Baker had approved large amounts of overtime pay for himself in the past three years. Leaf asked St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department staff to do an independent fact-finding investigation here and has now asked the Michigan State Police to review the facts, as well. The state police, Leaf said, will handle the case like any other complaint. If the evi­ dence warrants, they could turn their findings over to the Barry County Prosecuting Retired Barry County Undersheriff Bob Baker is under investigation by the Michigan State Police regarding overtime pay. (New York Daily News photo) Attorney for review to deter­ mine if criminal charges should be filed. Baker has 42 years in law enforcement. He served the past 10 years as undersheriff in Barry County. Leaf said Baker never requested or received over­ time pay until 2012, when Baker authorized it for him­ self and received about $1,100 in overtime pay. In 2013, the amount jumped to $11,352 and in 2014, it increased again to $16,649. See INVESTIGATION, pg. 5 by Patti Farnum Staff Writer The Maple Valley School budget for the next school year, was presented to the board Monday by Darryl Sydloski, Director of Finance for MVS. Total amount of revenue for 2015-16 school year is estimated to be $9.89 million with $9.84 million for expenses, creating an operat­ ing surplus of nearly $49.5 thousand dollars in reserve. A total fund balance is esti­ mated at $729,523 as the fis­ cal year ends June 30. The proposed per pupil foundation allowance for 2015-16 fiscal year which begins July 1, is a projected at $7,391. Maple Valley has received $50 per pupil for State Best Practice funding and funding of $60 per pupil for Performance funding in the past which is being eliminat­ ed this year. The school is budgeting for 49 loss in students next year. There will See BUDGET, page 7 When Maplewood opens it’s doors this fall, English Language Arts teacher, Tanett Hodge will be there teaching sixth grade students. (Photo by Patti Farnum) Nashville man breaks state fish record by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was the quality of fish that came out of the water rather than the quantity of fish for Garrett Reid of Nashville, at the Bow Fishing Association of Michigan tournament at Hardy Dam Pond last month. The state record for quillback carpsucker was broken by a fish caught by Reid in Newaygo County at 10 p.m. on June 20. The fish weighed 8.52 pounds and measured 24 inches. The record was verified by Todd Grischke, a DNR fisheries biologist in Lansing. “We showed up early, we scouted the area and then we just kind of hoped and prayed that we found fish,” said Reid. “It wasn’t the best tournament. Normally at tournaments, first place would get anywhere from 200 to 300 fish. That tourna­ ment, the winner only shot 23 fish. It wasn’t a good night bow fishing.” Reid, teaming with Jacob Crame and Adam Vosburg, finished second in the tour­ nament’s Open Class with 19 Garrett Reid shows off the state-record quillback he bowfished on Hardy Dam Pond, besting the previous record by more than a quarter of a pound. The fish weighed 8.52 pounds and measured 24 inches. fish. The team won the Mixed Bag Big Ten title with a total weight of 80.6 pounds, and also took the Big Fish title with a catch weighing in at 29 pounds. The quillback was the only fish that earned Reid a state record and a Master Angler patch from the DNR, though. Reid said he’d never bow fished at Hardy Dam Pond before. They pointed their lights down and went trolling through the shallow water. “Eventually they will be there somewhere where it is weedy, anywhere from a foot to five feet of water they’ll be in,” Reid said. “It wasn’t anything special. “We didn’t even know it was a state record until we came into the weigh-in. My buddies told me I shot the fish and I said, ‘that was the biggest quillback I’d ever seen’ and then I just threw it in the bucket.” Reid said his dad got him into bow fishing. He’s been doing it since he could pull back a bow. “We both decided we both like it a lot,” he said. “I bow fish around Thomapple and Jordan Lake, but bow fishing tournaments are no where near Nashville. They’re hours away at Saginaw Bay or Lake Erie.” He said bow fishing is really the only good way he knows to catch a quillback. “I haven’t really heard of anybody really catching them on a rod and reel,” Reid said. “They have caught them on a spoon, like a go-devil or whatever they’re called, but I’ve only heard of it once. The most common way is bow fishing.” The previous state-record quillback carpsucker was caught by Benjamin Frey, also on Hardy Dam Pond, Aug. 29, 2014. That fish weighed 8.25 pounds and measured 22.62 inches. State records are recog­ nized by weight only. To qualify for a state record, fish must exceed the current listed state-record weight and identification must be verified by a DNR fisheries biologist. This marks the fourth state-record fish caught in 2015. Reid is about to begin his senior year at Olivet College, where he is a member of the football team and is working towards a degree in sports recreation management with minor in business. He plans to study for a business major, as well. He graduate from Maple Valley High School in 2012. In This Issue • Police camera grant received; Felder appointed to council • Safe, warm, dry and secure enhancements at Fuller • Meth a real issue in Eaton County • July 4 firecrackers were common long ago �Page 2 — Juat Say *A> Advertised in the Maple Vahey News* Saturday. July 4. 2015 Justin W. Cooley Mabel Winslow Lipkey Lavender HASTINGS, Ml - Mabel Winslow Lipkey Lavender passed away in Hastings on June 28.2015. She was bom November 14. back in 1913 where she had her first and greatest adventure. Having made a good landing on this mun­ dane planet at her parents’ farm home on River Road, she attended Pratt Creek School, graduating in 1928. There were no TVs or com­ puters so her recreation was playing ball and other games in the fall. In winter each child had a sled and slid down the country hills. Everyone walked to school and “school daze” was a pleasure. She went to a boarding academy in Edmore, for her high school years, graduating with honors in 1932. From there she was admitted to an accredited school of nursing, a three-year program in Orlando. FL. After comple­ tion, Mabel moved back to Michigan and married her childhood sweetheart, John C. Lipkey. To this union was bom a daughter, Mary Alice Lipkey VanDerMolen. Her nursing career was at Pennock Hospital, mostly in obstetrics. She was known as “OB Lipkey" to the medical professionals. She was on regular nursing staff for 27 years. During this time she lost John by death. Later on in life she met Adam Lavender from Kankakee, JL and they married in 1970. Mabel then retired from Pennock, and they moved to Griffin, GA, where they lived 15 years. During the years in Griffin, GA she enjoyed retirement, belonging to several women’s clubs. She also was an organist for several denominations. She loved music and took an active part in community activities. They moved from Georgia to Zephyrhills, FL, Oakdale Mobile Park. Spending 22 winters there she was park nurse for six years, also park pianist. Mabel found time to enjoy life and was a role model as a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Alice VanDerMolen. granddaugh­ ter Marilyn and her hubby Sigmund and Clarissa, great­ granddaughter, nephews, four wonderful caregivers, Beth Ann Fletcher, Sharon Franklin, Bess Alberts and Shannon Allwardt, and a host of friends. Funeral services for Mabel Winslow Lipkey Lavender were held a Friday, July 3, 2015 at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Interment took place pri­ vately following the funeral service at Hastings Township Cemetery in Hastings,. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t Mary Platte 301 S. Main St, Nashville • 517 490-9702 (across from Dollar General) Come sign up for our Classes start MESH WREATH July 18th • 9-11am 3 Cost-$20 Supplies Included CLASS Hours: — ■■■ " Tues. - Thurs. llam-Spm • Fri. ilam-7pm • Sat. 9am-2pm BUS DRIVERS WANTED C Lake woodA ® Public 0 f Schools 1 CT Will train. Apply online at lakewoodps.org or call... 616-374-0759 ^3 2015-2016 DANCE SEASON REGISTRATION NASHVILLE, MI -- Mary ashville Platte, age 57, of Nashville passed away unexpectedly onTuesday, June 30, 2015 at her home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at Welcome to Daniels Funeral Home Potluck seniors gather again July 8 Good food and lively con­ versation will again highlight the menu for the Vermontville United Methodist Church’s senior potluck Wednesday, July 8. The group is growing in numbers, but is still welcom­ ing everyone 55 years or over. NASHVILLE, MI - Justin W. “Judd” Cooley, age 94, of Nashville passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Judd was bom in Hastings on September 18, 1920, the son of the late Stephen and Clara (Stamm) Cooley. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools graduating from Hastings High School in 1938. After high school Judd traveled to California working in Los Angeles at Douglas Aircraft before entering the Merchant Marines in 1944 and travel­ ing to such countries as Belguim, North Africa, Panama, and the Philippines. When Judd returned he became a partner in Wheeler Gas Station. Shortly after this he started the CooleyMcVey Body Shop. Around 1950, Judd and his father built Cooley's Drive-In and eventually the Green Arrow Motel and a duplex that became the family home. He was the widower of Grace (Porter) Cooley. The couple was married on May 13, 1950 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Nashville. They made their Jera NASHVILLE, MI - Jerald A. Garlinger passed away Monday morning, June 29, 2015 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 11, 1947 in Hastings to Philip L. and Phyllis J. (Long) Garlinger. Jerry graduated from Maple Valley High School School and and Western Michigan University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He joined the U.S. Navy in September of 1967 and served four years, with two combat tours in Vietnam. He married his high school sweetheart, Charlotte L. (Foote), in November of 1969, having met when she was 14 and he 16. They made their home in San Diego, CA, Kalamazoo and Climax,s returning to the Nashville area in 1994 having purchased the origi­ nal "Garlinger Homestead" established in 1859. Jerry worked for Kellogg Company for 27 years, retir­ ing in 2001 to pursue his pas­ sion for farming. He was able to realize that dream of operating his own farm for 5:00'7:00 p.m. DANCE STUDIO 517.852.9910 207 N. Main St • Nashville Check us out on the web at www. stcpntimcdanccstudio.com Hours: Mondays 11-7; Wednesdays 10-6 There's still time to registerfor Disney Fun Camp (ages 3-6) and our Professional Series Camp July 13-16 Check our website for registration information or call SaturdayJuly 25th from 9 a.m. to? Bring your team! Register between 8:30am-9am! and join the fun! --- 20 years before becoming ill. He is survived by his wife of almost 46 years, Charlotte and daughter, Julia Drabik (her special friend Jon Griffin); son, Brian (Sabrina) Garlinger; grandchildren, Grady, Landen and Kaitlyn Garlinger, Jaden and Lauren Drabik; sisters, Nancy (Hugh) Moore, Jenella (Dean) Smith, and Carole Garlinger; mother-in-law, Pat Kivela, and father-in­ law, Dale Foote, Jr., and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jack; sister, Janet Hansen and father-in-law, Mel Kivela. He was a member of Leroy Congregational Church, Vermontville American Legion, Barry County Tractor Club and Kellogg's 25 Year Club. Jerry will live in our hearts as a shining example of what it means to be a husband, father, grandfather and friend. Well done, good and faithful servant. The family will receive visitors on Monday July 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Vermontville Congregational Church at 11 a.m. Luncheon to follow grave­ side service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions can be made to Great Lake Caring Hospice or Leroy Congregational Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.ne t .., / Jack fr Judy* \ *|OPEN our regular hours 6am - 8pm Nashvi lie Baptist Church Parking Let 3349 A. “Jerry We will be Tournament -NO ENTRY FEELocated on the comer ofWashington & Phillips St. in Nashville, Michigan home together in Nashville where they raised their fami­ ly together. Together with his wife, the couple owned and operated Cooley's Drive­ In and Green Arrow Motel. Judd was also employed as a truck driver with Cuyler's and later Nashville Gravel, until retiring in 1983. In 1968 he became the Nashville village assessor, leading to the Castleton Township supervisor posi­ tion he held for 35 years before stepping down in 2008. Judd was an avid fisher­ man, and looked forward each year to his annual fish­ ing trip to Chapleau, WaWa, and Homepayne Canada. It was not uncommon for Judd to fish the entire day, rain or H ‘ ome Cooking at its Best! 3 on 3 Basketball L Reminder: j DVD & Picture pickup is m JJuly ul5y- 799p ffrom mrom m 5-7pm shine! He also enjoyed play­ ing cards and hunting. Judd is survived by his two daughters, Debra (Steven) Graham and Gale (Brian) Chaffee; two grandchildren, Patrick (Annie) Chaffee, Jessica (Ed) Weber, and three great grandchildren, Amelia Chaffee, and Conley and Sophia Weber. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, in 1985; son, James Cooley; his brother, Orville Cooley; sis­ ters, Margaret Phillips, Imogene Crane and Marian Pennock. Funeral services were held at the Nashville United Methodist Church, Nash­ ville, on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, with Pastor Gary Simmons officiating. Interment took place at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, memori­ al contributions can be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church or Putnam Library. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfiineralhome.ne L Cafe , Serving allyour Favorite Picnic Specials Q , ® Concession stands on the grounds Call the church office at 517-852-9808 with any questions! | Chicken and Homemade Potato Salad Have a Safe & Happy 4th Please remember ourfreedom is not freejtjly^yourflag proudly 113 N. Main, Nashville* 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM 3352 �-Ast Say *As Advertised in tie Mapie Valley News* Saturday, July 4.2015 — Page 3 adiemnl TauaftiJ oii’t JW-.t1 o tMaf;:;:' ljw tjiliwl dta wtjwdMfi' wtjwdMf' >taBi'l?!* kiawilW iawilW1" **1" BMBiljifffl** Police camera grant received Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Henry. Felder apoointed to council (Mil Mil Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, July 6 Country filed steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, com on the cob, orange, whole wheat roll. Tuesday, July 7 Hot dog, three bean salad, potato wedges, cinnamon applesauce, bun. Wednesday, July 8 Chef salad, pasta salad, cantaloupe, whole wheat roll. Thursday, July 9 Tilapia, brown and white rice, peas, coleslaw, apple. Friday, July 10 Turkey sandwich with cheddar cheese, chicken with wild rice soup, tossed salad, banana, crackers. W; MW*!5; H ooe^1' isek^m1'jtit^tfo mjtit^tfo RMrib^iiM( fitter. jrudfdr i HHIkBi, Mita*.S '’K K «4t «4t&Wk • k ST ST-”skd Uitssd, , bHu* u 4)»ii » iij, Slk >•**fSl Stl**«"k* >•*. ft*"* J4'4**' EMl Ml He wuib uib *, MR Cws®ijM, vij Americtn Lt^; CwnyTattaOii 15 faj Dustin Drabek (right) from Michigan Township Participating Plan presents a check for $2,510 for a grant for police cameras. Officer Jack Sidney (left) is wearing a cam­ era (front breast pocket) and Nashville Village Council Trustee Johnny Hartwell holds the “check." by Shari Carney Staff Writer Police in Nashville have new equipment, body cam­ eras. The department has two. The devices are small and clip to the officer’s breast pocket. At the village meeting Thursday, June 25, Dustin Drabek from the Michigan Township Participating Plan presented a check to the village for $2,510. This check was for a grant to offset the costs ofthe cameras. “It covers the full pur­ chase price of the two cam­ eras,” said Village Clerk Cathy Lentz in a follow-up conversation with the Maple Valley News. With all members present, the council unanimously appointed Henry Felder to the empty seat vacated when Village President Mike Kenyon was appointed to Frank Dunham’s position. Dunham resigned from the office in May. Gary White had sent a letter of interest in the position as well. In other business council members unanimously approved: • Repaving and chip seal­ ing of Reed Street for a total of $25,355 to Eaton County Road Commission. Alma College has released its dean’s list for the 2015 winter term. Students who earn a 3.5 or better grade point average during a term, while carrying a minimum of 13 credits, at least eight of which are evaluative grades, are named to the dean’s list. Local students who quali- CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville A Spirit-lilled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south ol Assyria Rd. Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: Nashville, Ml 49073 A.M. Worship............. .11 am. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 P.M. Worship............. ........... 6 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 Home Delivered Cold Menu • Municipal Employees’ Monday, July 6 Retirement System resolu­ Breakfast bread, cottage tion adopted. In a conversation with the cheese, diced peaches, fruit Maple Valley News, juice. Tuesday, July 7 Department of Public Works Cheese cubes with club Director Scott Decker clari­ fied the sewer project price is crackers, black bean salad. $2,343 million not the $4.17 million reported in the June 20 issue. Wednesday Evening: GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 am. 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville AM Sereice................................................... 11 Sunday Service 10 am. P.M. Service.................................................... 6 Contemporary Service, Wed. Service.................................................. 7 Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT You th Group. Adul t Smail G roups, PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE 7 pm. Worship........................... Sunday School......................................10 a.m. Sunday: e-mail: grace@gc3.org NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Worship ..................................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship...................................6 p.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Prayer Meeting....................................... 7 p.m. 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer ot Baseline & Church Roads (? mass east ofAMB on Baseiiiel Church Service........................... ........ 9 a.m. Sunday School..................... :30 a.m. Worship Service one mfe north of Vermontville Hwy. Evening Worship........................................... 6 Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Parsonage: 517-852-0685 . 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Phone:543-5488 For more information call: TrarMonai 1928 Book of PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 810-9864)240 4 ndes west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryviile Rd.) MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Worship............................... 830 am Other Prayer Walk, U.M. Women, 8593 Cloverdale Road Bible Study, Mission Projects & more. Vermontville, Ml 49096 and many other activities. PASTOR SUSAN OLSEN (517)7264)258 (1/2 mile East olM&. 5 ni south ofNasiwOe) ........ Fellowship VIRGINIA HELLER AH Are Welcome! Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main SL, Vermontville Sunday School................................ 9:45 am. Worship Service................................ 11 am. Sunday Evening Service................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service................ 630 p.m. ........................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David H ustwick 948-9327 PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS hurch Sendee FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, PASTOR DANIEL E. SMITH 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. Worship............................................ 9:45 am. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 203 N. Slate, NashvOe AWANA.............................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. 2415 McCann Road Common Prayer used MARC S. LIVINGSTON 1130 am. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI United Methodist Women: 110 S. Main St, MINISTER: . ..................... 1130 am. Holy Communion PASTOR 1030 a.m .Worship........................................ 11:15 a.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Youth Groups, Bible Study Phone (616) 963-7710 Sunday Mass.................................. 930 am. 9.30 am. Sunday School............................. 11:00 am. 517-7260526 Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) M-79 West Sunday Services: Morning Worship.......................................... 11 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Charlotte Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Night Service................................. .6:45 p.m. Located on the com er of State and Washington streets 5505 North Mulliken Road, Sunday School................................ 9:45 am. Wednesday Family Wednesday Evening: ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Leadership Trailing PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone:(517)852-1783 mation call 1-269-731-5194. 603 Reed St., Nashville Activities Calendar Monday, July 6 Hastings: July Birthdays; Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Painting Club I p.m. Woodland; Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H.W.N - Reminiscence. Tuesday, July 7 Hastings: Play Wii 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; All Ages YOGA 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 - Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Parkinson’s Support 5 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, July 9 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville: TV Time. Friday, July 10 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Rock N’ Rummage 12:30-4:00 p.m. Meals on Wheels Fundraiser. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. fied include: Charlotte — Samantha Campbell, Hannah Gam, Aleia McKessy, Cameron Spitzfaden. Nashville — Brandon Erwin. Vermontville Riley Fisher. Everyone Is Someone Special." For infor­ ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, July 6 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, orange, whole grain roll. Tuesday, July 7 BBQ meatballs, brown rice, mixed vegetables, cauli­ flower, apple. Wednesday, July 8 Mini pancakes, turkey sausage links, seasoned pota­ toes, cinnamon applesauce, orange juice. Thursday, July 9 Tilapia, brown and wild rice, peas, spinach, apple­ sauce. Friday, July 10 Roast beef, mashed pota­ toes and gravy, broccoli. banana, whole wheat roll. Local students on Alma dean’s list LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES mandarin oranges, cookie. Wednesday, July 8 Chef salad, pasta salad, pineapple. Thursday, July 9 Seafood pasta salad, beet and onion salad, applesauce, cookie. Friday, July 10 Bacon ranch chicken salad, broccoli cranberry salad, fruit cup. bun. . 108 North Main, Vemnontville 517-7264)526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. for all services. Sunday Morning Worship: 1130 a m RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 230 p.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-7264)526 SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kaiamo Highway & Ionia Rd. WEST BENTON CHURCH Sunday AM. Worship 1030 am. (non-denominational) Evening Worship....... ....... 6 pm. 1011 E Vermontville Hwy. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: Sunday School 930 am. Phone 517-852-1993 PASTOR JEFF SWIFT Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. IGNITING MINISTRY (517)852-9154 PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN Sunday School ............... 10 AM. Sereice.... ......... 11:15 . P.M. Service.... ................ 6 .Open Hearts-Open Minds-Open Doors PASTOR GEORGE GAY VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 269-763-3120 �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday. July 4.2015 Safe, warm, dry and secure enhancements at Fuller by Shari Carney Staff Writer Students may be out of school, but the hallways and classrooms at Fuller Street Elementary are anything but quiet Due to the passage of a school bond in May of 2014, Phase One ofthe project is in full swing. The tenets of the bond are to make Maple Valley School District build­ ings safe, warm, dry and secure. With the re-opening of Maplewood for children in third to sixth grades. Fuller Street will house young fives, kindergarten, first and second grades; as well as the Great Start Readiness Program for 3 and 4 year olds. Safety enhancements will include a secure entryway and administrative office remodel. There will be auto locking doors and a buzzer for entry into the office. A nurses station will be in the front office area too. Rental property is in a sep- A new boiler is being installed at Fuller Street school. The previous boiler was Fuller Street classrooms have been emptied and many of their contents have landed in the cafeteria/gym. dated 1979. This former classroom at Fuller Street is gaining a new doorway to be part of a rental unit in the northwest corner. This is the front office at Fuller Street School in Nashville. The renovation will include a nurses station as well as security enhancements to the double entry system. arate area secured from the school with its own entry and dedicated restrooms. This is in the northwest comer ofthe building and encompasses three former classrooms. The building is gaining a designated conference room for staffmeetings. Restrooms have been gut­ ted awaiting new fixtures. Flooring has been stripped from classrooms in prepara­ tion for carpeting. Mike Keeler, site supervi­ sor for Fuller Street, is an employee of Miller-Davis Construction. Keeler said the project is right on schedule and the school did a “fantas­ tic job” of preparing for the remodel. The Maple Valley News will be following the progress of the renovations at all three buildings throughout the bond project. A load of televisions meets its demise at Fuller Street in preparation for updated technology. Nashville HSR. STOP SHOPPING Main Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You’re hV me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Ast Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valey News* Saturday. July 4.2015 — Page 5 INVESTIGATION, continued from page 1 From Jan. 1 to Feb. 26 ofthis year, Baker collected $4,240 in extra pay. Leaf said as undersheriff, Baker is responsible for authorizing overtime for deputies. But, he said, Baker should have gotten Leafs permission for his own over­ time. “I had no idea he was get­ ting overtime for himself,” said Leaf. “He told me he can account for every minute of his overtime. I was really, really shocked with the num­ bers. I felt like he violated a trust between us.” Leaf said it was others within his own department that brought the overtime issue to his attention. Lt. Pete Nevins oversees the jail cor­ rections division of the sher­ iff’s department. He told investigators while doing a routine check of his own employees’ overtime through the payroll system, he noticed the undersheriff had a significant amount of overtime. He discussed it with a detective in the office and they,ultimately went to the sheriff with their con­ cerns. The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department began its investigation in February, and this week Leaf released their report. In it, Leaf told investigators he and his staff had been trying to cut over­ time across the board and the undersheriff was well aware of those efforts. Leaf said there is some question whether the undersheriff position is in fact a salaried or hourly position. Initially, Leaf said he believed it was a salaried position. But he said a few years ago, Baker said he found out through the county clerk’s office it was actually an hourly position. Baker never requested overtime until 2011. It’s unclear when he found out from the clerk’s office the position was considered hourly. In the St. Joseph County report, investigators asked Leaf what his “gut” told him about this incident. “He said look, when I first saw it, it was crushing because I did not know. He said I felt betrayed. He said he looked at it more and it looked like someone trying to increase the final average compensation. He said he thinks because the undersh­ eriffwas vested now and that he was collecting all this overtime that he was trying to bring up his final average compensation so he could retire with a bigger retire­ ment from Barry County. The sheriff said that is what it looked like to him,” the written report states. Leaf admitted Baker had been working on some lengthy investigations and was able to work at home sometimes. He said Baker was responsible for his own time. Baker admitted to the St Joseph County investigators that he really didn’t have set hours in the department and admitted that in some instances he asked Leaf for permission to work overtime hours, including holidays. In 2012, with overtime. Baker’s year-end earnings were reported at $62,456. His earnings jumped in 2013 to a total of $72,433 including overtime and then again in 2014 to $81,588 with over­ time. Baker said the amount of overtime was due to the amount of investigation he had and that the sheriff had been trying to get policies and procedures squared away. He told investigators in 2009 he redid all of the policies and procedures for the department. He also told investigators he did a lot of work after normal business hours in the department and at home when it was quieter and there were fewer inter­ ruptions. The report also states the investigator explained why the sheriff was so upset about the amount of over­ time pay Baker collected. Leaf said the department was trying to cut back on over­ time pay for everyone and then to find out his undersh­ eriff made exorbitant amounts ofovertime pay was unnerving. According to the report released, Baker told investigators he didn’t real­ ize how much overtime he was collecting. “Clearly his [Baker’s] defense is that he just did not know he was collecting that much overtime, when in fact, it appears as though an indi­ vidual who collected thou­ sands and thousands of dol­ lars of overtime, should in fact know how much over­ time he is getting, as he receives a check every two weeks with that overtime on it,” the report states. Leaf said he asked tor the outside investigators to come in and collect facts about the case. “I wanted a fresh set of eyes looking at this objectively.” he said. “He [Baker] has 42 years in law enforcement If there is something criminal, we need to find out and if not, we want to dear it up.” Leaf said he's not trying to “throw him [Baker] under the bus, but I have a respon­ sibility to find out the truth.” Attempts to contact Baker for comment late Wednesday afternoon shortly before press time were unsuccess­ ful. Meth, a real issue in Eaton County by Patti Farnum Staff Writer Meth has become a real issue in Eaton County and is considered to be an epidemic in Mike Hosey’s opinion. “Meth labs are running rampant in Eaton County,” said Hosey, at the June 25 meeting of the Vermontville Township board of trustees. “The users have a method called, ‘shake and bake’ where they use a bottle and make meth in their vehicle.” Hosey, of the township’s public safety committee, urged all residents of Vermontville and Kalamo townships to attend a meth awareness class on Tuesday, August 18 at a still-to-beannounced location. Vermontville Fire Department Association has purchased rescue jacks for $1500 which are being donated to the Vermontville Fire Department. Association is asking town­ Emery. ship to pay for shipping of Ryan Bums, member of the jacks, if possible. the Vermontville Fire In addition, purchasing a Department Association, thermal imaging camera is spoke of the purchase of a being looked at by the asso­ stat pack. The pack contains ciation. all necessary life-saving Members of the Eaton equipment, County Fire Chief “ This can be worn like a Association were also pres­ back-pack when you go hik­ ent at Thursday’s meeting to ing, it’s better for the EMT’s, request the township’s sup­ saves on the back, said port of a letter to be sent to Bums. all municipal leaders that In other business, 30 kids deals with safety concerns. have signed up to date for the Vermontville Fire Chief summer reading program. Matt Emery, asked for the During the meeting. Jack township to sign the letter Owens, supervisor for the that simply states when Vermontville Township counties in the immediate meeting, expressed gratitude surrounding area are called to the Eaton County Sheriffs to help, those counties are Department for cracking not held responsible for down on the vandalism that injuries. Township board had been occurring in the members agreed. Woodlawn Cemetary. “This letter will go back to “Since they have been Fire Chief Association, then driving through the will be taken to the Mayor of cemetary, the vandalism has the city of Potterville,” said stopped,” he said. Cooking Matters at the Store July 22 Cooking Matters at the Store, a fun, interactive, guided grocery store tour that teaches adults to make real changes to their food shopping habits by helping families learn how to make healthy food choices on a limited budget, will be offered on Wednesday, July 22 at the •. Family Fare Grocery Store at 1411 S. Main Street in Eaton Rapids from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The 90-minute tour includes label reading, unit pricing and low-fat choices. Cooking Matters at the Store tours often end in the $10 Challenge, an activity where participants use the skills they've just learned to buy a healthy meal for a fam­ ily of four, for under $10. Participants take home a booklet with recipes and shopping tips, a reusable gro­ cery bag, and $10 worth of healthy groceries. If interest­ ed in participating, call Karice Cronkhite at the Eaton County MSU Extension office, 517-543­ 2310 or email at hardkari@anr.msu.edu by July 16. Registration is required and space is limited to 20 people. Oth & 11t 1040 4th Aw Lake Odessa Ml Vermontville library hosts super hero training camp The Vermontville Township Library lawn and parking area were trans­ formed into a training camp for local super heroes for the summer reading program Tuesday, June 30. Youngsters tested their ‘spidey sense’ by shooting webs at bad guys, tried out their “Captain Underpants” skills, and attempted the javelin throw, shape shifting and then survived the Wheel of Doom. They also made parts of their super hero cos­ tumes. The next program, Tuesday, July 7, will feature Joel Tacey’s Extreme Duct Tape Workshop. Participants will have access to 50 colors and patterns of duct tape to make capes, cuffs, belts, and any other project of their choice. The program will begin at 6:30 pm. Family Fun Maple Valley Youth Basketball Camp a success Future hoop stars filled the Maple Valley gymnasium June 22 to 25 for a kinder­ garten through sixth grade basketball camp. The camp was put on by the coaching staff for the Junior/Senior High School. This year’s JV and Varsity members of the boys and girls basketball teams did a great job and committed a lot of time to this year's camp. The campers were able to learn and practice a lot of funda­ mental skills and play bas­ ketball related games and scrimmages. The young campers created lasting bonds with the high school kids and the coaching staff looks forward to working with them in the years to come. Each camper received a blue and white basketball and a camp T-shirt provided by Courtside. thunderonthegrand.ao nder will explode In coloi GVLpVTHfl /a~if\lntemational \lyPMinute Press �Page 6 - Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. July 4. 2015 Memories of the Past July 4 firecrackers were common long ago This circa-1906 scene shows spectators watching a Fourth of July strongman per­ formance on Main Street in Nashville. “Firecrackers of all sizes split the atmosphere,” recalled Clyde Francis, sometimes landing at the feet of a “peaceful citizen” or on a lady’s hat. Concessionaires on the midway “more than paid for the fireworks” that closed up the end of a perfect Fourth of July, noted Francis. Early News accounts also indicated Nashville merchants contributed to finance the spectacular pyrotech­ nics show. Lemo! Lemo! five a glass. While this patriotic bovine was photographed in Saranac July 4, 1907, it is remi­ niscent of a goat that once joined a Nashville Fourth of July procession in the late 19th century. The animal, recalled Clyde Francis, first devoured some loaded shotgun shells, then tore into the street, butted the bass drummer’s instrument, and according to some witnesses, “kept better time.” This “Memories of the Past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News July 2, 1985. Back in 1928, the late Clyde W. Francis wrote a EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP series of humorous but nos­ talgic reminiscences for The Nashville News. The weekly letter offered recollections of his boyhood days in Nashville, and was published on the front page of the paper under the head­ ing, “Telling Tales Out of School.” Francis grew up in Nashville, graduating from the local high school in 1888. He later become pub­ lisher of the Lake Odessa Wave. When he was writing his weekly column for The News, he had retired and was living in Ohio. From time to time, we will reprint some of Fancis’ observations on the myriad topics he covered in his entertaining series. Most reflect an era when life moved at a more leisurely pace. The following account was first published July 5, 1928, and gives a glimpse of early Independence Day cel­ ebrations in Nashville. “Lemo! Lemo five a glass! Roll up; tumble up, Ef yeh can’t git upRoller yer money up. Chunk of ice in each’ And ev’ry glass as big As an elephunt’s foot. 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VERMONTVILLE 5 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa O JEFF DOBBIN’S LOCATED ] JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS I ON M-79 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE “And what lemonade it was in those good old Fourth of July days — citric acid and a dozen of lemons to a 10-gallon crock of well water. Once upon a time, Billy Griffith set out a wood­ en tobacco pail in which the glasses had been rinsed and invited everybody to come up and have all they could drink for nothing. Until noon lemonade was five a glass; in the evening all you could drink for a nickel. I think Charley Evarts could drink the most. There were plenty of others who could have beated him — that is, if they had been drinking lemonade. Remember the salute at sunrise, as the two-color poster had it. This was noth­ ing more than the firing of anvils. An iron ring about three inches in diameter and an inch high was placed on an anvil, filled with gunpow­ der and covered with another anvil — the powder was exploded by the red-hot tip of an iron rod. One Fourth of July, the day broke along with some window lights when this iron burst asunder. Nobody was hurt, but John Whitmore ran further and faster than any of the gunners at the Battle of Bull Run. But don’t blame him for any lack of patriotism. Durkee’s bull was chasing him. The explosion, undoubtedly had caused this gentleman cow to see red. Powder those days wasn’t smokeless, but it was some­ times deathless. Flayharty’s goat devoured some loaded shotgun shells belonging to Jim Pillbeam and came tear­ ing out on the street and joined the procession. He tried to butt the head of Rance May’s bass drum. Those who witnessed it remarked that the goat ‘kept better time’ than Rance did. The Fourth was always a punk day for the kids — they carried a stick of it with them continually. Firecrackers of all sizes split the atmosphere. Sometimes they landed on a lady’s hat. If a white lawn dress caught fire, or a black alpaca coattail smoked up, it was spanked out — and the kid who threw the cracker Once a town marshal “swooped down on innocent games of chance” at an early July 4 celebration against wishes of Nashville “village dads,” recalled Clyde Francis. Later, after the games reopened, it was rumored that the marshal was asleep in the old Union House barn, “dreaming of the time when the place where he was sleeping would in the years to come, change to a beautiful park with its fountain of living water.” By the time Francis wrote his piece in 1928, the site of the old hotel (seen here in 1900) had been con­ verted into Central Park. spanked also. If he were caught. Mothers counted noses around the picnic dinner, and when day was done, counted the children’s fingers to note if any were missing. Folks who were not munching, swallowing, walking side­ walks, or dancing, drifted over and heard Elihu Chipman read the Declaration of Independence. We always had a good sports program and plenty of entrants. Our brass band was very good those days. The martial music ofthe Barnum, Feighner and Nowes fife and drum corps could not have been excelled by any other in the state. It wasn’t any near-Fourth we celebrated. Everybody entered into the spirit of the occasion. Len Feighner was one of our live wires, and by the way, I can’t see as the pass­ ing years have insulated him to any marked degree. Len was always on the sport committee, and occasionally looked after the concessions — those innocent amuse­ ments without which a cele­ bration would have been a washout. Our village dads were broadminded, and if any of the ordinances had any teeth in them that might bite any ofthe concessions men, why, they removed the teeth for the day lest the pleasures of the patriotic citizens be gummed up. But we had a town mar­ shal on one occasion who knew his bunions and that is why he thought he ought to step on anybody’s feet who stepped a wee bit outside the law. There were lots of people who wouldn’t wink at the law but would wink at the soda fountain clerks. Now a wink in those days was a business proposition and not a flirtation. It either meant a ‘stick’ in your glass of soda water, or that Homer Downing figured you were raising a bid at an auction sale. Well, the marshal swooped down on those Continued next page �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News'Saturday, July 4,2015 — Page 7 CALENDAR OF EVENTS BUDGET, continued from page 1 ————— be an estimated $140 per pupil increase. “It’s dealing with the number of students and how Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, much state aid we receive, 7 p.m., Expo Center Carcass Goats to Sheila Barnard's by 3 p.m. when it comes to figuring out the year’s budget,” said Beef & Lamb Carcass Drop Off, 6-8 p.m., Sydloski. “It is pretty much a Hudsonville crap shoot, you try to esti­ Goat Carcass Evaluations, 6-6:30 p.m., mate the best you can, and Pickney Meats Rabbit Bam Set-Up, 1-2 p.m., Expo Center hope you are close.” The budget assumption Swine drop-off, 3-5 p.m., Devries Meats, includes no salary or step Coopersville Beef Carcass Judging, 6 p.m., Byron Center increases for staff. There is a decrease of $15,000 for Meats, Byron Center Adult Ed funding. Swine Carcass Judging, 6 p.m., Byron Other topics discussed Center Meats, Byron Center were the opening of Sheep Carcass Judging, 7 p.m., Byron Maplewood School in Center Meats, Byron Center Vermontville, which will be Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo back in full swing come this Center fall with third through sixth Non-Livestock Set-Up, 1-8 p.m., Expo grade students once again Center roaming the halls. FAIR WEEK BEGINS Members of the board Non-Livestock day, 9 a.m., Expo Center welcomed new school Barry County Extension Calendar of Events July 6 July 7 July 8 July 12 July 14 July 16 July 17 July 18 Maple Valley Youth Football sign up events coming soon srerMWta Ofk te tie gares reofened, i k TTit’S^flWtto nt i it i» ite It fa E^nidiitepiM ftpkiktottiity ffflsritltpMWt Maple Valley Youth Football is getting set to hold sign up events for any player, grades 3-8, interested in playing youth football. Sign up will take place at the Maple Valley practice field. In case of inclement weather, sign up will take place in the commons area of the high school. Cost for this year’s football season has been reduced. For players in need of their own jersey the cost will be $100. For play­ ers who already have their jersey, the cost will be $70. The remaining ign up times are scheduled from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 23 and July 27. There will be a free sum­ mer camp held July 27-29 each evening from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the football practice field at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School. Maple Valley Youth Football is also looking for coaching volunteers. Adults may sign up for open posi­ tions during the youth sign up dates. Maple Valley Youth Football hopes that each child’s and families experi­ ence, is one of a positive manner. The program values any suggestions, observa­ tions and contributions any- one may have to improve the program for future years to come. Children’s safety is the number one priority for the program. Every decision made needs to be balanced with the demands of playing the sport of football. Coaches will be working closely with the high school program to provide players with the safest equipment, tackling instruction and practice man­ agement. Contact Landon Wilkes with any questions at 269­ 420-1776. “It’s dealing with the number of students and how much state aid we receive, when it comes to figuring out the year’s budget,” said Sydloski. “It is pretty much a crap shoot, you try to estimate the best you can, and hope you are close. Darryl Sydloski, Director of Finance teacher, Tanett Hodge who grant could be $5000 for the will teach English Language next two years. Arts for sixth grade at Maplewood School. Along with Hodge, two other new teachers come on board at Maple Valley Schools. Katherine Boyd will take her place at Fuller Street Elementary as a second IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE grade teacher, and Landon MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN Wilkes will be the AD/Dean IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE for students at the high -AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - De.fault has school. Maple Valley has been been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by John C. Smith, a given $2000 farm to school married man and Amanda J. Smith, grant for the 2015-16 school his wife, to Fifth Third Mortgage Ml, LLC, Mortgagee, dated Decemyear. Students will learn the ber 12, 2007 and recorded January process from start to finish of 11, 2008 in Instrument Number 20080111-0000387, Barry County growing crops, then selling iRecords, Michigan. Said mortgage them. If implemented, the is now held by Fifth Third Mortgage LEGAL NOTICE Company, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date here- of the sum of One Hundred Nine For Sale Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: LO­ TUS, Water Lilies, KOI & GOLDFISH, plus all pond supplies. APOL'S WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, MI. (616)698-1030. Wednesday-Friday 9am5:30pm, Saturday 9am- 2pm. NASHVILLE- VERY NICE 1 bedroom apartment. 517­ 930-1187. Garage Sale ANNUAL GARAGE SALE - 9125 Thomapple Lake Rd, Nashville. July 9, 10, 11th. 9am-5pm. Wooden phone booth, Craftsman 10" table saw, small tools, old phone equipment, collectibles, old & new misc. household items. M Business Services BASEMENT WATER­ PROOFING: Professional Basement Services. Water­ proofing, crack repair, mold remediation. Local/licensed. Free estimates. (517)290-5556. GARAGE DOOR & OPENER Repair Special. $30 offbroken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334­ 3574. Real Estate Family gatherings were one way local folks observed Fourth of July in days gone by. This circa-1908 scene shows the family of A.P. Denton (center, front row) of Vermontville at such an event. Families present include the John Taylors of Nashville; the Ephriam Campbells and Jay Hawkins of Vermontville; and the Willie Hunts of Grand Ledge. Note young lad in back row with flag and traditional patriot’s head bandage. innocent games of chance one Fourth of July and made 'em shut up shop. Why, the concessions more than paid for the fireworks which always closed up one end of the perfect day — they always left those who cele- brated internally would have a place to crawl in and sleep it off. But it wasn’t long before the ‘Paddlewheels’ were clicking again and the mar­ shal never showed up. Rumor had it that he was in the hayloft of the old Union House bam “dreaming of the time when the place where he was sleeping would in the years to come, change to a beautiful park with its foun­ tain of living water.” Thousand Five Hundred Forty-Five and 89/100 Dollars ($109,545.89), including interest at 5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ tice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/ busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call the mortgaged premises, or some for a free quote. Diamond part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court with­ Propane 269-367-9700. in Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 For Rent Continued from previous page LEGAL NOTICE 5.3 WOODED ROLLING ACRES only 5 miles from Torch Lake. Short drive to State Land and ORV trails. Wooded with large Red and White Pines, ideal camping - recreation spot. Electricity and phone along the front of the property. Driveway and cleared site already in place. Located on a paved dead end county road. $29,900, $1,500 down, $370.00/mo, 11% land contract, www.northemlandco.com Northern Land Co. 231-258-5100. FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR COLLECTING A DEBT. IF THE DEBT WAS DISCHARGED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEED­ ING, THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT DEBT. If you are in the Military, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PUR­ CHASERS: This sale may be re­ scinded by the foreclosing mort­ gagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the return oi the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchas­ er shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's attorney. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Matthew Vugteveen and Brenda K. Vugteveen, Husband and Wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Assurity Financial Services ,, LLC its successors and assigns, Mort­ gagee, dated January 26, 2009 and recorded February 2, 2009 in Instrument # 20090202-0000888 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage was assigned through mesne assignments to: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, doing business as CHRISTIANA TRUST, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for BCAT 2014-4TT , by assignment dated May 21, 2015 and subsequently recordPM on JULY 16, 2015. Said premises are located in the ed in Barry County Records on Township of Rutland, Barry County which mortgage there is claimed Michigan, and are described as: to be due at the date hereof the Part of the Northwest 1/4 of the sum of One Hundred Ninety-One Northwest 1/4 of Section 27, Town or Range ane 9 West, es Rutland uan Thousand Three Hundred Sev3 North, Township,, Barry County, ,Michigan, enty-Nine Dollars and Forty-Nine described as commencing at the Cents ($191,379.49) including Northwest corner of said Section 27; interest 5.5% per annum. Under thence South 66.00 feet along the the power of sale contained in said West line of said Section 27 to the mortgage and the statute in such true point of beginning; thence East . feet parallel with the Northcase made and provided, notice is 200.00 line of said Section 27; thence South hereby given that said mortgage 600.00 feet parallel with said West will be foreclosed by a sale of the line; thence West 200.00 feet paral- mortgaged premises, or some part lel with said North line; thence North of them, at public vendue. Circuit 600.00 feet along said West line to Court of Barry County at 1:00PM the point of beginning. Containing 2 acres, more or less, and being sub­ on July 16, 2015 Said premises ject to any easements, restrictions or are situated in Township of Hast­ conditions of record. ings, Barry County, Michigan, The redemption period shall be 6 and are described as: Unit 5 oi months from the date of such sale, Creek Wood Site Condominium, unless determined abandoned in a Condominium according to the accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, Master Deed thereof recorded in in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of Instrument No. 1024069 of Barry such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: County Records, and designated The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered 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 foreclo­ sure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: June 13, 2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-009003 (06-13)(07-04) 1337 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal 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, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody ofchildren under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ tion 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 616451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. H7 EQUAL N0UMM OPPORTUNITY as Barry County Condominium Subdivision Plan No. 13, and any amendments thereto, together with an undivided interest in the common elements of said condo­ minium as set forth in said Master Deed, and any amendments thereto, and as described in Acl 59 of the Public Acts Ml of 1978, as amended. Commonly known as 3444 Cecelia Ct, Hastings Ml 49058 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determinec abandoned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241 a, 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 lat­ er; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold al foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Acl of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held respon­ sible to the person who buys the property at the mortgage fore­ closure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during the redemption period. 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NAME ADDRESS A proud partner ofthe Barry County Chamber ofCommerce PHONE NUMBER NASHVILLE ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT • allows local businesses to better network and support each other ATTACHED RECEIPT FROM (which business) • provides opportunities for businesses to give back to the community Completed forms may be dropped in our boxes at: • supports the efforts underway to make Nashville a destination location Carl's of Nashville, Hometown Lumber & Hardware, or Wheelers Marine Service > � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-07-11.pdf 1c84f3d62e4022541ac09f758e28c492 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY MM ______________________________________________________ * I Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 28, July 11, 2015 Undersheriff’s alleged pay scheme leads to changes at county by Doug VanderLaan other officers or departments. Editor County officials are also Though county leaders — concerned that Baker and county taxpayers — approved his own overtime await the result ofa Michigan reports. Baker was authorized State Police investigation to approve overtime for into alleged excessive deputies but, Sheriff Dar amounts of overtime Leaf said Baker should have compensation made to gotten permission for his retired Barry County own overtime. Undersheriff and former More disturbing for Nashville Police Chief Bob taxpayers should be the fact Baker, changes have already that, because the county’s taken place in county pension payment formula is administration in the wake of based on an employee’s Baker’s actions. highest-compensated years, According to an Baker’s increased overtime independent fact-finding reports boosted his salary to investigation conducted by a point that, County the St. Joseph County Administrator Michael Sheriff’s Department and Brown estimates,, could made public last week, Baker result in a 15 percent annual steadily increased his report increase in Baker’s annual of overtime hours over a pension payment. three-year period beginning “We’ve made changes to in 2012. Though his overtime our system,” said Brown compensation began at Monday. “Bob had the ability $1,100 in 2012, it increased to enter and to approve the to $11,352 in 2013 and to overtime without somebody $16,649 in 2014. Before his else signing off on that. That sudden retirement in March, has now been corrected in Baker collected $4,240 in our system.” overtime pay. As to why Leaf, or even Baker has 42 years in law he himself as administrator, enforcement with the past 10 did not catch Baker’s rapidly years as Barry County increasing overtime reports, undersheriff. He also served Brown said the system was prior to that as the police structured to provide Baker a chief in Nashville and for 25 direct pipeline. years with the City of Battle “The clerk’s office handles Creek. The investigation all the payroll and benefits,” only concerns his time as the said Brown, “and I’m undersheriff for the county assuming he went to the and does not include any payroll clerk.” That may also have been the source of, perhaps, the overriding factor in the entire affair, whether Baker’s position was a salaried or an hourly position, the latter making him eligible for overtime payments. Leaf told the St. Joseph Sheriff’s Department investigators that Baker had told him a few years ago that he, Baker, had learned through the county clerk’s office that his position was actually an hourly position. Leaf told the Banner Tuesday that Baker’s actions are especially vexing because Baker was in attendance at numerous staff budget meeting in which Leaf emphasized the need to reduce the department’s overtime costs. After making the internal changes in county reporting requirements, Brown says he’s awaiting further developments. “The other steps now involve what the sheriff is doing and his referring the matter to the Michigan State Police,” said Brown. “When it comes back, we’ll then take a real close look beyond our payroll system to see if there’s anything else we can do to prevent this kind of situation.” A call to Baker’s home requesting comment has not been returned. School construction update by Shari Carney Staff'Writer Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon met with the Maple Valley News Wednesday for a tour of the jr./sr. high school. The focus of the work is on the old gymnasium, the track and the driveways and lighting. “There will be a completely different design to the parking at the administration building,” said Falcon. “The grassy area will be gone and it will create more parking.” Concrete bases for added light poles have been set, said Maintenance Supervisor Pat Powers. Bases line the administration buildingg and the front ofthe school. Illumintion will come from LED lights, said Powers, and will be up by the time school opens in September. The old gym floor has been removed and uniform rubberized squares are stapled to the subflooring. Once the layers of flooring have been placed it has to set for 30 days before the bleachers are installed. Sections of the old floor are free for the taking and are located in the fenced area behind the concession stand. Contact the administration office for more information at 517-852-9699. Pavement has been removed all along the back driveway of the school. There paint. The ceilings and walls are white walls navy and gray accent colors. Workers are stapling rubberized squares on subfloor­ ing for the high school gymnasium. Layers of subfloor­ ing will be secured before the hardwood is added. is about a two-foot drop from lawn edge. The drain around the track is completed but rain has delayed any further work on the running surface. Continue to watch for updates as Phase One of the bond project continues. The school’s website www. mvs.kl2.mi.us and Maple Valley Schools Facebook page have updates and additional photographs also. Group Cares Work Camp returns to Hastings, spreads to Nashville by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer More than 400 teens and adults from six states con­ verged on Hastings in 2013 to paint and make repairs to about 50 homes in the city as part of a Group Cares work camp. While the number of volunteers and work sites may be smaller this year, organizers anticipate the impact will be just as big when Group Cares returns to Barry County July 20 through 24. Some 240 volunteers are prepared to make the differ­ ence for 28 homeowners as the program spreads to Nashville. “Some of Nashville’s community leaders came together to make this happen and have been working with us to bring the work camp to their community,” said Rev. Mark Payne, pastor of Hastings First United Methodist Church. Payne said the communi­ ties have worked together and separately on a variety of things as they prepare for the arrival of the Group Cares volunteers. “We need to accumulate a lot of ladders, and it makes sense for Nashville to collect their own ladders for use in their community and Hastings to do the same, rather than collect them in one spot and distribute them to both communities,” he said. “We are doing the same with hospitality — each community is arranging its own. But, there are other areas where we are working together and with Group Cares.” Representatives from Nashville, Hastings First United Methodist Church, the City ofHastings, Hastings Area Schools, Barry Community Foundation and Barry County United Way have been working with Group Cares for months to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible during the work camp. A team from Group Cares came to both Hastings and Nashville to help evaluate homes to be included in the work camp. “Scott Parker, the commu­ nity development intern for the City of Hastings, has done a lot of work helping to select homes for the pro­ gram,” said Payne. “There are 19 primary sites in Hastings and nine or 10 in Nashville.” Nashville Planning Commission Chair and orga­ nizer Patti Branham said they have created a list of addi­ tional properties in each community, with smaller one- or two-day projects, so if volunteers finish up the primary sites early, they can do quicker fixes at the other homes. Payne’s predecessor, Rev. Don Spachman, was instru­ mental in bringing Group Cares Work Camp to Hastings in 2013. Payne said he inherited the project when he became pastor last year. “For me, coming into this, I am really impressed with how the communities and organizations are willing to work together,” he said. “It’s really important that organi­ zations work together to make things happen, and that doesn’t happen everywhere. In too many communities, the organizations compete and nothing happens because they don’t work together.” Payne said he was sur­ prised and impressed to learn that the $19,000 the commu­ nity needed for materials for the work camp was already in place when he arrived last year. In addition to the $19,000 the community has to raise for materials, each teen and chaperone pays $400 to par­ ticipate in the work camp to cover the cost ofmeals, lodg­ ing and some materials. Payne said a lot of local communities, hearing about what Group Cares did in Hastings in 2013, expressed a desire to have something See GROUP CARE, Pg. 2 Group Cares work camp youth and adult volunteers work on home repairs. (File photo) In This Issue Eaton County Tax Auction New Minister Welcomed Boating Safety Eldridge Accepts Position Locks of Love �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 11, 2015 Tax foreclosed Eaton County properties go to auction Aug. 13 township offices where the The first of two State taxforeclosed real property auctions on 41 Eaton County properties will take place Thursday, Aug. 13. The auction will be at the Ramada Hotel and Conference Center at 7501 W. Saginaw Highway in Lansing. Bidder registration begins at 9 a.m. with the auction to follow at 10 a.m. Parcels offered at the auction have been foreclosed by the State Department of Treasury because of delinquent property taxes, and may include open land, vacant or occupied residential The property pictured here at 341 Washington in Sunfield, along with 40 other homes, commercial lots, or Eaton County properties, will go to Department of Treasury public tax auction on Aug. abandoned abandoned structures structures. A 13 at the Ramada Lansing Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing. Bidder registra-catalog ofproperties liste.d by tion and information is available at www.eatoncountytreasurer.org. The first of two State tax- parcel number and legal foreclosed real property description, and online map showing auctions on 41 Eaton County of properties photos, and properties will take place locations, Thursday, Aug. 13. The minimum bid amounts is auction will be at the Ramada available at the county Hotel and Conference Center treasurer’s website at www. at 7501 W. Saginaw Highway eatoncountytreasurer.org. in Lansing. Bidderregistration Look for the “Properties for begins at 9 a.m. with the Tax Sale” link. auction to follow at 10 a.m. The parcels are auctioned Parcels offered at the with a minimum bid equal to auction have been foreclosed the amount of back taxes, by the State Department of interest, and fees due. Neither Treasury because of the State of Michigan nor delinquent property taxes, Eaton County makes any and may include open land, representations or claims as vacant or occupied residential to the fitness for purpose, homes, commercial lots, or conditions, covenants, or abandoned structures. A restrictions on the properties. catalog ofproperties listed by “While buyers should be cautious when buying parcels at tax auction for a number of reasons, there are good deals at this auction,” said Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson. “Residential properties are available this year in Sunfield, Mulliken, Grand Ledge, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Olivet, and Lansing.” Because these parcels have been tax foreclosed, the rights of former owners of interest have been extinguished. Easements, right of way deeds, IRS liens, and environmental restrictions, however, may survive the foreclosure process. Bidders should contact city, village, or parcel number and legal description, and online map of properties showing locations, photos, and minimum bid amounts is available at the county treasurer’s website at www. eatoncountytreasurer.org. Look for the “Properties for Tax Sale” link. The parcels are auctioned with a minimum bid equal to the amount of back taxes, interest, and fees due. Neither the State of Michigan nor Eaton County makes any representations or claims as to the fitness for purpose, conditions, covenants, or restrictions on the properties. “While buyers should be cautious when buying parcels at tax auction for a number of reasons, there are good deals at this auction,” said Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson. “Residential properties are available this year in Sunfield, Mulliken, Grand Ledge, Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Olivet, and Lansing.” Because these parcels have been tax foreclosed, the rights of former owners of interest have been extinguished. Easements, right of way deeds, IRS liens, and environmental restrictions, however, may survive the foreclosure process. Bidders should contact city, village, or township offices where the property is located to determine if there are any assessments for future tax years on properties being offered, and investigate the circumstances of each parcel. Interested buyers should read auction rules and regulations available for download at the Eaton County treasurer’s website at www. eatoncountytreasurer.org. Links to a bidder registration form is also provided. Auction bidding is open to anyone age 18 and up with a valid identification. Parcels are sold to the highest verbal bidder. Individuals can attend the auction in person or send a representative as an agent to act on their behalf. The full purchase price must be paid the day ofthe auction. Bidders cannot directly or indirectly hold a significant legal interest in property with delinquent taxes in the same county. It is important to note the State only accepts cash or cashier’s checks for payment on parcels which, including fees, total $1,000 or less. Purchases of $1,000 or more must be paid by cashier’s check. Personal checks, business checks, money orders, or credit cards are not accepted. liie authorized amount for onsite State refund checks is limited, so large-amount bidders are encouraged to arrange for multiple pre­ issued cashier’s checks, each limited to $20,000 less. Properties that don’t sell on Aug. 6 are subject to a second auction sale with a $100 minimum bid. For more information about the Tax-foreclosed Real Property Auction of Eaton County properties, go to the Eaton County treasurer’s website at www. eatoncountytreasurer.org . This release is provided as public information and does not substitute for the Department of Treasury’s Rules and Regulations for tax foreclosed real property auctions. All rules regarding tax-foreclosed property auctions should be reviewed thoroughly and are subject to change. Listed properties are subject to change without notice. Eldridge accepts AmeriCorps position GROUP CARE, continued from page 1 Chris Eldridge has joined the Power of We AmeriCorps VISTA team as its mentoring network and volunteer coordinator. Eldridge is a 2010 Maple Valley High School and 2015 Olivet College graduate. Chris Eldridge, a 2010 Maple Valley graduate, has joined the Power of We AmeriCorps VISTA team. Eldridge will be serving at One Love Global as its HomeCookin' /Jack fr Judy's^ ^Country $ Kettle jCafe Nashville's Friendly Family mentoring network and volunteer coordinator working with the Peace and Prosperity Youth Action Movement Summer Social Justice Academy and providing support to the MY Lansing My Brother’s Keeper mentoring network. Eldridge is a 2015 Olivet College graduate with a bachelors degree in sociology. “Chris is all about service,” says a representative from One Love Global, “having studied abroad in India and attending various service trips throughout his college career. Chris understands what it really means to serve his community. He has done volunteer work and spent time with Michigan’s Campaign to end homelessness, Habitat for Humanity, the Siren Center, and more.” For more information on One Love Global, visit www.oneloveglobal.org or “Like” its Facebook page. similar happen in their areas. “Community leaders can make this happen anywhere and they don’t need a group to come in; it just takes peo­ ple who are willing to work together,” he said. “It doesn’t take a huge amount of resources.” Payne and Branham said local businesses and contrac­ tors have pledged to help finish any work that is not completed on the selected homes by the end of the work camp. In Nashville, the depart­ ment of public works crew has volunteered to pick up brush and debris from Group Cares work sites free of charge. Branham said a group of local volunteers will power wash the homes before the work camp begins. For more information or to donate the use of a ladder in Hastings, contact Morgan Johnson at Barry County United Way and Volunteer Center, 269-945-4010; in Nashville, call Ben Paige, 517-852-9819. The ladders need to be in a variety of sizes from eight to 32 feet. According to the Group Mission Trips website, the ministry began in Colorado in 1977 in response to a dev­ astating flood in 1976 that took more than 140 lives and destroyed hundreds of homes. It was the worst nat­ ural disaster in the state’s history. The staff of Group Magazine asked church youth groups from across the country to go to Colorado and help rebuild the homes and lives of those who had suffered in the flood. More than 300 youths and their adult leaders responded, working on 50-plus projects. 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The organi­ zation’s mission opportuni­ ties continue to grow, but its focus remains helping peo­ ple from all Christian denominations grow closer to God, while serving others. 4010 QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St., Hastings • 945*9673 All dinners include Soup & Salad Bar OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5:30 pm; Fr,da* 8 a™'7 Pm; Saturday 9 am-530 pm « fl 3934 ----------- A1 Ha""uAlst Cleaners Pick-Up p Stat-io-n JL L ▲ A Aa A - - J �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 11,2015 — Page 3 I IS Mary Kathryn Platte mJ J vvA? Mb>s ^Ais Sb SbA bb iffrSrsS *iw< 'si’w'JS< sSn'* ?^£ > ?... ..*.??< C<> ?*C;; *>45 > w45! w! **5 t ‘2 ft*1* ; Zuritta te> fa Iiipi»s ® SsidlaiiiiiKtita ® JEM (MHIt ti (rtSwiWiJ te 'mteta.iK ue btt d M i 5i ^ind'litef E EieifialBfe- jg^ ffisdirttfeit lit is nr IkGwpHrrfW p. [©fflfiitsafcW M EinpftWli™- id fluuMfu®5 Mary Kathryn Platte, age 57, went unexpectedly to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at her Thomapple Lake Rd. home. Maty was bom in Saint Johns on June 3, 1958. The daughter of Dale Francis Platte and Florence Elizabeth (Lowe) Platte. At the age of 5 Mary’s family moved from the Westphalia area to Vermontville where she enjoyed playing sports with her friends until graduating from Maple Valley High School in 1976. Mary enjoyed most spending time with her family, drinking coffee with her daughter at the lake, cooking dinner for the holidays, making baked goods like cookies, and her special zucchini bread. She used her talents to make beautiful hats, mittens, and quilts for her family, and those in need. Mary was very talented and did many great things in her life, she was a chef, a counselor, an interior decorator, a seamstress, business owner, wedding planner, crafter, opportunist, a friend, and loving mother. Mary always put others first. If you needed something she got it for you, or if you needed advice she gave it. She shared in your hopes and dreams, encouraged you and lent a helping hand. Mary was dealt a tough hand and fought through many hardships and illnesses in her life. She always stayed positive, never gave up, and kept pushing harder and harder. If she got knocked down, she got back up, dusted herself off and took a new angle at the problem. She looked to God for inspiration and her family for motivation. She was always grateful for what she had and lived life to the fullest. Mary loved her family and friends and she will be deeply missed by many. She is survived by her parents, Dale and Florence Platte; her daughter, Tina (Cory) Currier; brothers and sisters, Debbie (Mike) Debb McManus, Sue (Mose) Hennis, Leonard (Cheryl) Platte, Tim Platte, Mike (Jamie) Platte, Terry Platte (Bobby) Platte, Kris (Tom) Snyder; and countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 with Pastor Susan Trowbridge officiating. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Woodlawn Cemeteiy in Vermontville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made at GoFundMe.com - Mary Platte Memorial First Congregational Church welcomes new minister First Congregational Church of Vermontville PLEASE JOIN US TO L WELCOME PASTOR CHRI S SILLIES JUNE2M 0AMM ' The First Congregational Church of Vermontville welcomes Pastor Chris Gillies and his wife, Lynn. Pastor Chris Gillies and his wife, Lynn, are settling into Vermontville as the newly appointed pastor of the First Congregational Church. The Gillies are from Sault Ste. Marie where he has been the associate pastor at Living Word Church for 11 years. Pastor Gillies graduated from Lake Superior State University and Grace Bible School and Seminary. He was ordained at Grace Bible College and Seminary in Morrisville NC. The couple have been married for 40 years. They have a daughter, Emily who is a Petty Officer First Class Medical Corpsman in the U.S. Navy. The couple’s son, Alan, died at age 27, leaving a wife and son. A welcome will be held at the regular service Sunday, July 12, at 10 a.m. The church is located on 110 S. Main St. Darla D. Schantz HASTINGS, MI - Darla D. Schantz, age 48, of Hastings passed, away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4,2015 at her home. Darla was bom in Hastings, on December 16, 1966, the daughter of the late Earl and Ardis (Harris) Wilkins. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools, completing her education at Hastings High School. Darla began working at Thomapple Manor in 1990 as a dietary aide, and most recently as the nursing office secretary One of Darla’s true pleasures in life was her family and the relationships she enjoyed with her close friends. She was an amazing cook and homemaker. Preparing her home and cooking for family and guests was something Darla looked forward to; she would often try new recipes for everyone to try when everyone was together. Her home was always a source of pride and was filled with knickknacks, crafts she had made and photographs of children and animals. Summer was Darla’s favorite time of year. It was the perfect time of year of camp fires and parties with those she loved; she was always thinking of different ways to get everyone together. Her giving spirit and loving heart was something that will never be forgotten; she was always there and willing to help anyone she could and gave freely of that gift to those who knew her. Darla was forever young and remained a “kid at heart,” continually playing practical jokes and pranks on her nieces and nephews. It was never a struggle for Darla to be the “cool” mom, Sylvan Mercedes NASHVILLE, MI Sylvan Mercedes Whitehouse, age 89, of Nashville passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at Eaton Community Palliative Care, in Charlotte. Funeral services were held at the Hoskinson Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, with Pastor Jerry Bukoski officiating. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Lloyd Irvin Priddy HASTINGS, MI - Lloyd Irvin Priddy passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Thomapple Manor. Lloyd was bom April 17, 1925 in Bellevue, the son of Lawrence W. and Mina Priddy. He married Eunice Dale Higdon on May 29, 1944 in Norfolk, VA. He worked at Eaton Manufacturing in Battle sisters, Creek, Body Shop in grandchildren; Nashville, Patrick Air Force Beulah Flory, Ruth Kimes; Kenneth Priddy; Base, Cape Canaveral brother, Missile Propellants,, built and constant companion, pole bams and dairy set ups “Shuffles”. He was preceded in death and was a gas line inspector. He served in the U.S. by his wife of 69 years, Navy as a parachute rigger Eunice; brothers, Bruce, and Lawrence from 1943-1945 and was a Thurlo Navy Reservist from 1948-- Priddy; sisters, Dorothy, 1953. He was a 32nd Degree Opal and Mary. Donations may be made Mason and Grand Master. the Barry County Lloyd is survived by three to children, Dale Ann (Phillip) Humane Society. A gathering of family and Thompson, Dennis L. will be held (Pat) Priddy and Deidra Kay friends Bryans; nine grandchildren; Sunday, July 12, 2015 at Greggs 19 great grandchildren and noon at 9050 two great great Crossing Rd., Nashville. because her passion for connecting with the people she loved just came natural. She enjoyed watching NAS­ CAR and cheering for her favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt. Everyone knew better than to call during a race, that was Darla’s time! Together with her sister, Carla, and her mother, a shopping trip typically turned into an all day event, visiting all of the shopping malls. Darla loved to have her hair and nails done and took great pride in her appearance, she always put her make up on before leaving the house! She was a girly girly. Darla is survived by her John M. Hartwell son, Jeffrey Schantz. VERMONTVILLE, MIShe was preceded in death John M. Hartwell, age 82, by her brothers, James of Vermontville, passed Wilkins, Willie Murray and away Wednesday, July 8, stepdaugher, Angela Schantz2015 at Pennock Hospital in A memorial service will Hastings. be held at the Daniels John was bom in Funeral Home, Nashville, at Vermontville on December 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2, 1932, the son of the late 2015, with Pastor Joel Sumner E. and Velma Strickland officiating. The (Brumm) Hartwell. He was family will receive visitors raised on the family’s one hour prior to the funeral Kalamo Township farm, service beginning at 6 p.m. which was established in Funeral arrangements 1906. continued John and spending time in the have been entrusted to the operating the family fall deer hunting on the Daniels Funeral Home in farming until retiring in the farm. Nashville. For further mid- 1980s. John is survived by his de-tails, please visit our He was the widower of two sons, Johnny (Cheryl) website at Welcome to Marjorie (Elliston) Hart­ Hartwell and Jody (Beanie) Daniels Funeral Home well. The couple was Hartwell; three stepsons, www.daniels married on May 25, 1978 Jack Elliston, Brian (Jeri) funeralhome.net. and made their home Elliston and Chuck Elliston; together on the his sister, Phyllis (Don) Vermontville farm. Burrows; 12 grandchildren, John was employed at and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death E.W. Bliss for over 25 Whitehouse by his wife, Marjorie, in years, as well as the Eaton 2014. County Road Commission, Graveside services will and Nashville Sand & be held on Saturday, Aug.l, Gravel throughout his early 2015 at 11 a.m. at Hillside working career. Cemetery in Kalamo. Along with his family, In lieu of flowers, John enjoyed spending time memorial contributions can at the family cabin near Fife me made to the Wish Upon Lake. During the winter A Star - Nashville. months, they enjoyed Funeral arrangements snowmobiling with friends have been entrusted to the and as the weather Daniels Funeral Home in progressed to summer, Nashville. For further mushroom hunting was a details, please visit our Nashville. further favorite up north pastime. For website at www. details, please visit our He also enjoyed fishing, danielsfuneralhome.net. website at at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554 for more information. �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, July 11, 2015 Boating safety in Eaton County For Extraordinary Health Care, LOOK TO PENNOCK and was swept over and was “With the amount of rain­ caught up in the recirculat­ fall this year the water level ing wave. Retired Chief of is high creating dangerous Police Paul Malewski was currents in the rivers.” Know how to swim in a Eaton County isn’t in the area and was able to river current and wearing a known for its abundance of rescue the child. • A group of tubers were personal floatation device lakes, but there are a fair amount of rivers, streams up river near Smithville will allow extra energy to and small lakes to put in a Road just north of Eaton get to shore. Never travel on the water, kayak, tube or canoe for a Rapids when one of the per­ sons in a tube went through alone. Also make sure day of relaxation. The water levels are up the dam gate and was res­ someone knows where­ which may b e attributed to cued by Hamlin Township abouts and expected time of return. several incidents in Eaton Fire Department. Be familiar or map the • A woman fell out of a County. Near drowning incidents have happened on kayak on Sunday, July 5 area where boating. Watch the river in and around and was caught in some for hazards such as lowEaton Rapids and the Grand debris in the river. She was head dams, rapids and (overhanging River in Delta Township able to swim to another strainers branches, logjams or flood­ boat. this past week: • On June 20, a canoeist ed islands). • On Thursday, July 2, a Never go boating while kayaker with no life pre­ was seen in the Grand River server was “sucked struggling with a canoe that under the influence of alco­ through” the containment was partially submerged. hol or drugs. Alcohol pond under the N. Main The subject was able to impairs judgment and good Street Bridge in Eaton grab onto a tree that had judgment is a critical factor Rapids and then under the fallen in the river and pull of paddling safely. Remember to watch for large gate. The kayak went himself ashore. Alcohol to the bottom and the per­ was a factor in this incident. weather changes. Be cour­ son was rescued by local “Please remember to teous to others on the water residents. Alcohol was a always wear a well fitting and the land owners adjoin­ factor in this incident. life preserver and be sure ing the water. • A child in a kayak got your passengers are also in too close to one of the low full gear,” says Eaton head dams in Eaton Rapids County Sheriff Tom Reich. News from the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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Hours: Tues. - Thurs. llam-5pm • Fri. llam-7pm • Sat. 9am-2pm �Page 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, July 11,2015 Memories of the Past 'Ma’ Taylor left a legacy of love for Nashville youths This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was published in the Maple Valley News July 9,1985. Over the years, Nashville has been home to a number of almost legendary characters — the most loved and best remembered perhaps being an affable, plainspoken woman known as “Ma” Taylor. Bom in 1863, the former Flora May Kelley, was known to virtually every school child in the community from the early 1900s until the time of her death in 1935. In fact, there is scarcely a local native over age 60 who still does not recall the lovable lady whose outpost was a South Main Street livery stable and feed bam owned by her husband, Jim Taylor. The Taylors held forth at that location for some 30 years, and it was there that Flora became acquainted with nearly everyone who passed by or stopped on the way. Jim and Flora were married in January 1884 and lived on a Kalamo Highway farm before acquiring the Nashville livery stable in the early 1900s. Both were Vermontville natives. She had taught school two years at Kalamo before they moved to Nashville. The Taylor livery enterprise consisted of five separate structures, including a special building situated on the east side of South Main Street just south of the Church Street intersection. There, horses and rigs driven into town by rural students were sheltered during school hours, giving Ma daily contact with countless young people. Just south of the stable was Ward Quick’s store. Adjacent to the south was the two-story structure that served as living quarters. The Taylors occupied the upper balconied floor; although the lower level was completely furnished, it was never used. When we first wrote a short sketch on Ma Taylor back in 1979, her niece the late Eda Elliston ofNashville, told us; “I believe Aunt Flora may have preferred living upstairs so she could have a better view of approaching rigs.” A small office building joined by a stairway to the Taylor home stood just south of the residence, and it was there that Ma spent most of her day, tending to customers and visiting with all passersby. Her office was a favorite spot for both young and old alike to stop and chat Jim Taylor doctored animals with the touch of a professional although he had no formal medical training. Devoted clients brought their sick animals to Taylor at his feed barn and stable on South Main Street. He also operated a livery service there, but preferred to act as chauffeur rather than rent his rigs outright. Once, he received an unusual payment for his service. awhile. Although Ma never had children of her own, she was an advisor and confidante to countless youngsters, endearing herself to successive generations. She was a familiar sight in her plain cotton dress and old cap. Mrs. Taylor thought other dress materials too fancy. Even for church, recalled her niece Eda, whose mother (Ruia Kelley Travis) was a sister to Flora. “School kids were her special job,” remembered Eda. That conclusion was echoed in 1979 by the late Kenneth A. Meade, one of the Nashville High School students who drove a horse and buggy into town from the family farm and parked it at Taylor’s during school hours. Said Meade: “Ma was a cheerful person, always helpful, and gave us sound advice if she noticed that we were straying from the straight and narrow. I remember a little talk she gave me on smoking when she saw me smoking one of my first cigarettes.” Ma was always concerned about the comfort and welfare of all her local residents, said Wayne Fuller ofToledo. “In the wintertime, she even had the kids’ soapstones heated [when they got out of school] so their feet would not get cold on the way home.” The academic progress of the students also concerned Mrs. Taylor. On report card day she was noted for giving candid opinions on the grades earned by various youngsters. Often she was the first adult to view the cards. Flora loved to crochet and whiled away many hours in her office by turning out a profusion of doilies, doll dresses and other creations she freely gave to friends, relatives and acquaintances. Her generosity, especially toward children, was unsurpassed, say those who knew her best. “Ma” Taylor was a familiar sight in her ever-present cap and favored cotton dress (she thought other fabrics too fancy, even for church). While rural students attended high school classes in Nashville, she tended to their horses and rigs — transportation most relied upon for daily transit to and from school in the era when this circa-1915 photo was taken. “She called them her boys and girls, these youngsters whose horses she cared for,” wrote a visitor to Nashville in a keen observation of Flora “Ma” Taylor printed in The Nashville News eight years before Flora’s death. “Her business will probably pass out when she does, but few there are that will not shed a tear and truly miss the quaint young-old soul,” concluded the author. In this 1928 photo, Ma is seen (with hat) in the midst of a cluster of local students. By then, autos were the favored trans­ portation from farm to school, but they too were parked at Taylor’s. LIFE PINNAClfe ALGAE PROTECTION. oisrurcmt nACfftncrviui sntiKLf GOLD SHINGLE Pinnacle* designer shingles... the supreme combination ofstrength and beauty. 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State in Nashville • 852-0882 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, July 11,2015 — Page 7 For Sale From the Pulpit AFFORDABLE PROPANE Being people of integrity: Christmas thoughts in July by Rev. Nancy Fancher Maple Valley Community Center ofHope As I ponder the Christmas season during the summer, I am often reminded of the people of the Bible and how “You are like salt for the they showed salt and light, whole human race. But if as they modeled integrity for salt loses its saltiness, there their world to see. Think is no way to make it salty about Mary and Joseph. again. It has become Joseph was a righteous man worthless, so it is thrown out who had a reputation of and people trample on it. honor and respect for God, You are like light for the which the community whole world. A city built on around him saw. Even when a hill cannot be hid. No one his betrothed, Mary, became lights a lamp and puts it pregnant before their under a bowl; instead it is marriage, Joseph maintained put on the lampstand, where his integrity. Mary was in a it gives lightfor everyone in difficult spot, yet she kept the house.” — Matthew her faith and honor of God 5:13-16 going through the difficult times. Every July 1, I think of No matter what the people of Christmas for a couple of the community around them days before I think of the were saying, both Mary and Independence Day holiday. Joseph knew they were right The habit comes from years before God. At times, God of Christmas in July will be the only one who advertising and the thought knows the truth of our that I should be looking for circumstances. When faced Christmas presents while on with ridicule from others, vacation trips. That way I God knows the motives of might find the unusual gifts, our heart. No matter what instead of shopping at the our situation is, we must same stores at which my maintain our integrity. family members shop. Having integrity means having honor, being honest and reliable. We are to display these traits before others and before God. Then we can go confidently through our days, knowing that the world watches our actions. We can’t do much about what people think we have done or thought, but we can go forward, knowing that God is aware of our motives and attitudes. Think about being the salt of the earth and the light of the world as you go through this summer. By doing so, you will protect your integrity and be a valuable witness for Jesus. And remember as you are out and about that there are only six more months until Christmas. Time to get busy shopping and to be able to get to the end of the year and say, “See Lord, I have been righteous and full of integrity this last year. Thank you for helping me be salt and light for others to see.” I hope you had a blessed Fourth ofJuly. I------------------------------------------------------------- —----------------- N~ashville ier \EXPRESS FOR your home/farm/ busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700. Lawn & Garden by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent Maple Valley Schools Although the last day with students was officially June 10, work continues in preparation for the upcoming school year. With all of the new and exciting changes, I wanted to take time to share some ofthem: • Balanced calendar A committee will be meeting in July and August to research the topic of switching to yearround school. The hope is to prepare for a presentation to the board in September. The plan is to host community forums in October. The community will be surveyed for input after the information sessions. There is more information on this topic on the front page of the district website at www.mvs.kl2. mi.us. • 2015-16 calendar - Open houses were scheduled for Sept 8, but now have been changed to Sept 2 after working with our teachers. Parents, please be patient as the classrooms may not be “first day ready.” With construction completion close -t-o--- t-h-e--- f-i-r-s-t---d-a--y- of school, every moment is being spent to prepare the buildings to be student ready by Sept 8. Once again this year, we will have a card for each family with a complete calendar. • School schedules - The jr./sr. AQUATIC PLANTS: LOTUS, high school and Pathways Water Lilies, KOI & GOLD- begins at 7:55 a.m. and ends FISH, pl us all pond supplies. APOL'S WATER GARDENS, at 2:55 p.m.; Maplewood 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, School starts at 8:10 a.m. MI. (616)698-1030. Wednesends at 3:10 p.m.; Fuller day-Friday 9am-5:30pm, SatElementary, 8:30 a.m. ends at urday 9am- 2pm. 3:30 p.m. • Food service news - In the first 12 days of preparing lunch this summer, the staff has served over 2,070 meals. • Training - This summer we have scheduled many professional learning opportunities for staff on the topics of curriculum, positive behavior supports, data and assessments. The majority of the teaching staff is being trained in Kagan instructional strategies. This program promotes student engagement in classroom learning. • Bond project - Hie project is moving along so quickly it is hard to keep up with the before and after photos. Hopefully, you have been. able to read updates on the website and Facebook page. A tentative ribbon cutting ceremony date has been set for Tuesday, Sept 1. Phase 2, which includes the high school and the new science lab, will occur during the 2015-16 school year. Updates are on the website and the district’s Facebook page. 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Worship ................................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship..............................6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................. 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 mites east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................... ...... 9 a.m. Sunday School....................... .10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School............................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... P.M. Worship........... ........ 11 ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship ........................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worshi FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 10: 00 a.m Church Service 11: 00 a.m. ... Fellowship All Are Welcome! 9:45 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 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 SL, Nashville Sunday School..................................... 9:45 A.M. Service............................................. 11 P.M. Service.............................................. 6 Wed. Service............................................ 7 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service........................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass............................... 930 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHIUPS A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, Hastings 11:15 a.m. .Worship . . PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer 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 VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main SL, Vermontville Sunday School............................ 9:45 a.m. Worship Service....................................... 11 Sunday Evening Service................. 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service.............. 630 p.m. AWANA 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH Sunday Services: .................. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ................ 11.-00 a.m. Holy Communion PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 203 N. State, Nashville 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 0:30 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 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. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday Schoo! 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 11,2015 NASHVILLE 66> FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK STEP N' TIME DANCE STUDIO by Shari Carney Staff Writer A passion for the arts, coupled with the support of family, seem to be the foundation of dancer and entrepreneur Kimberly Rodriguez. Kimberly is the owner of Step N’ Time Dance Studio located in her hometown, Nashville. She has 31 years of dance experience, a thriving business with 285 registered students, and a staff of eight. DANCE STUDIO 517-852-9910 Local businesses supporting each other Her destiny seemed apparent when at age 3 she first stepped on a stage. “She stood out,” said Becky Knoll, Kimberly’s mother. “The moment she put the tap shoes on she was hooked ... She kept the interest herself. I never had to push her at all.” Genetics may play a role. Becky loved to dance but her parents were not in a position to keep her in classes. “I wanted her to have the opportunity I was not able to,” said Becky. “She was really good — it was in her blood... Giana is the same way.” Giana is Kimberly and husband Joe's daughter. “The second a song comes on she pops off the couch and dances.” Garry Knoll, Kimberly’s dad, said he marvels at the confidence he sees when the dancers perform. “Their courage, confidence and character is built through dance. They gain a lot from it that will carry with them no matter what they do in life.” Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Daniels Funeral Home Eaton Federal Savings Bank Envy Salon Kimberly Rodriguez and daughter Giana love to dance. Kimberly’s family surrounds them with love and support: husband Joe (from left); dad and Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping mom, Garry and Becky Knoll. Friends of Putnam District Library Good Time Pizza Great Northern Bowhunting Co. The company’s website and Facebook pages brim with photos, videos and inspirational quotes, “Dance allows your dreams to speak,” said Kimberly, “So go ahead, dream big and see what dance can do for your soul and life.” Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric, Inc. Anna Pash, who studied at Step N' Time 11 years, echoed this sentiment. "Dance is like a soul, you could live without it but what kind of life would that be.” Anna is a 2015 Maple Valley graduate. Hometown Lumber & Hardware Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. "Its like a second family,” said Samantha Miller. “Dance challenges me to always do better than I did before.” Dancers come from near and far to study at Step N’Time: Ada, Bellevue, Charlotte, Dowling, Hastings, Okemos, Olivet, Nashville and Vermontville to name a few. At Step N’ Time Angie Walker teaches Zumba and Anna Bennett, yoga. Dance instructors, in addition to Kimberly, include Barbara Cotton, Amy Fisher, Ashley Lesage, Britney Page, Amy Peters and Ashley Weiler. Weiler runs the website from her home base in California. Maple Valley Pharmacy MOO-ville Creamery Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet Murray's Asphalt This group photo is from one of the Step N’Time dance recitals held in June. Musser's Service & Auto Sales Nashville Family Dentistry Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe Kimberly credits her aptitude for business from observing the work ethic of her parents and opportunities provided by Norma Jean Acker, Dennis Vanderhoef and Bill Reynolds. Acker is a retired teacher with Maple Valley Schools and is the producer and co-founder of the Thornapple Players. Vanderhoef is the band teacher at Maple Valley and Bill Reynolds is the founder of The Revue and owner of Main Street Banquet Hall. Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe “I have been choreographing shows since I was 14,” said Kimberly, a 2000 Maple Valley graduate. During her high school career, in addition to performing in and choreographing musicals she was the drum major for the Maple Valley Marching Lions. “I’ve gained a lot from them.” Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. Trumble Agency, Inc. Two J's Step N’ Time is located on 207 N. Main St., call 517­ 852-9910, visit the website at www.stepntimedancestudio and “Like” their Facebook page. Summer camps and workshops continue through the summer and regular classes will resume in September. Wheeler's Marine Service Samantha Miller, is Kimberly's niece, and a dancer with Step N’Time. (Photo by Courtney Howrigon) “Come build a strong foundation with us where we encourage a love for dance and a passion for the arts.” UPCOMING EVENTS to share upcoming events, email info byJuly25 forconsideration to: nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com DEADLINE FOR ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT "SHOP LOCAL SUMMER" ENTRY FORMS—Today, July 11— (see last week's ad for details) Drop completed entries at Carl's, Hometown Lumber, or Wheelers Marine Service. "WHAT'S SWEET ABOUT BARRY COUNTY?" EVENT—Monday July 13,6:30p—Maple Grove Township Hall- Why do you love where you live? How would you use $1000 to sweeten the community that you love? Join friends, neighbors, and the Barry Community Foundation for dessert and discussion about how our community can win a $ 1000 "Love Where you Live" Grant! RSVP to the Barry Community Foundation: 269.945.0526 or info@barrycf.org MEET OUR COMMUNITY HEROES—Wednesdays @ 11a, July 15 & 22—Part of the Putnam District Library Summer Reading Program: "Every Hero has a Story"—local heroes share their stories each week. Join the fun! Touch trucks, pet dogs, hear stories. Whole family from 11-11:30; Age breakouts from 11:30-noon. Superhero/Super Reader costumes optional... but encouraged. 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT—Saturday July 25,9a-?—Nashville Baptist Church Parking Lot— NO ENTRY FEE! Located on the corner ofWashington & Phillips St. in Nashville. Register between 8:30-9a. Bring your team and join the fun! Concessions on the grounds. For more info, call the church office at517.852.9808. SUPPORTING MEMBERS Country Kettle Cafe Grace Community Church Green Light Driving School LLC Hamiltons Taxidermy Hummell's Body Shop J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Janette's Bunkhouse Main Street Salon Maple Grove Upholstery Maple Valley Schools Nashville Baptist Church Pash Performance Seasonal Co-op Simply Sweet Bakery Smalltown Computers The Revue—Nashville Community Theatre WBCH A proud partnerofthe Barry County ChamberofCommerce I” NASHVILLE ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT • allows local businesses to better network and support each other • provides opportunities for businesses to give back to the community • supports the efforts underway to make Nashville a destination location V—- � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-07-18.pdf 9c5312d10328f4a0f161f0df38b2721e PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 29, July 18, 2015 New village council member appointed in Vermontville by Patti Farnum Staff Writer Diana Greenawald has joined the Vermontville Village Council, filling the vacant seat of Garry Patrick who resigned in February. She was appointed by the council at its July 9 meeting. Greenawald comes to the council with many years of experience she hopes will prove helpful. While living in Saranac, she served as chair for 12 years on the planning com­ mittee for Keene Township in Ionia County. While there, one of the tasks she accom­ plished was helping to write a master plan for the town­ ship. She also brings the knowl­ edge and experience as a business owner. Greenawald owned Qualified Financial Designers for 26 years where she designed individual Diana Greenawald 401(k) plans. She held a Series 7 investment license that allowed her to sell mutu­ al funds, stocks and bonds. Greenawald and her hus­ band of 48 years, Jim, have lived in the village of Vermontville a year and a half, but said already it feels like home and she could not be happier. The couple have two grown daughters, Julie, who lives in Illinois, and Stephanie, who lives in Ohio. “I love the neighborhood. Everyone is great,” Greenawald said. “We were in our home only about two weeks, when one of our neighbors brought us a homemade cherry crumb pie. It was the best I have ever tasted. I love Vermontville.” A fresh perspective is what she feels she can bring to the council. “I hope to bring ideas that will help accomplish what we need to do in order to help this village grow and prosper.” She said she saw an ad in the paper for a new council member and decided to apply. She has been studying the minutes of older meet- See MEMBER, pg. 4 Nashville village receives a clean audit opinion Henry Felder joins the council by Shari Carney Staff Writer Kathy Sheldon, a certi­ fied public accountant from Walker, Fluke and Sheldon, presented the results of the 2014-15 audit for the Village of Nashville. Sheldon praised the work of Village Clerk Cathy Lentz and Treasurer Lois Elliston for their accurate reporting and said the village received a clean opinion. “We didn’t have any Fairest season of all Maple Valley-area resi­ dents are in the midst of fair season. The Eaton County Fair wraps up today, Saturday, July 18, and the Barry County Fair begins with unofficial events and judging. The Barry County Fair fully opens Monday and runs until Saturday, July 25. issues with internal con­ trols,” said Sheldon. “The audit did go smoothly.” Trustee Henry Felder attended his first meeting since being named to the council. Johnny Hartwell was absent due to the recent death of his father, said Council President Mike Kenyon. Barry County Commissioner Ben Geiger said Dave Jackson is replac­ ing Joyce Snow the previ­ ous commissioner for District 3. “He’s a Republican and a real smart guy who wants to focus on business develop- ment and employment,” said Geiger. He also said a new animal shelter director has been hired. Her name is Billie Jo Hartwell. Hartwell replaces Diana Newman who resigned from the position earlier this year. Nashville Police Chief Chris Koster said 26 com­ plaints were handled in June. In his written report to the board, he listed them as three felony, one suicidal subject, three warrant arrests, two assists to out­ side agencies and 17 gener­ al calls. See AUDIT, page 8 The village of Nashville had 40 people in attendance at the “What’s sweet about Barry County” meeting sponsored by the Barry Community Foundation. (Photo by Bonnie Gettys) Nashville shows its continuing support at ‘sweet’ meeting by Shari Carney Staff Writer Nashville community members gathered Monday, July 13, at the Maple Grove Township Hall for a special meeting to discuss what they love about their community. Residents across Barry County had similar meeting this past week to brainstorm ideas and propose projects to promote what is loved about their respective communi­ ties. The springboard for these conversations began with a presentation earlier this year from Peter Kageyama, author of “Love Where You Live” and “For the Love of Cities.” Kageyama was the guest speaker at an event sponsored by the Barry Community Foundation. He challenged attendees to bet­ ter their communities by cre­ ating emotional engagement, art, fun and beauty. At February seminar, rep­ resentatives from Nashville won a $500 grant for their idea to break the world record for the longest ice cream sundae bar. This feat was accomplished with the aid of the Nashville Route 66 Business District, and Mooville ice cream was served to thousands. The grant was one of five awarded at the conclusion of the meeting in February. “Our meeting was very well attended,” said Kimberly Rodriguez, mem­ ber ofthe Nashville Route 66 Business District of Monday’s gathering. “We stayed after the meeting and divided up the list and brain­ stormed ... we settled on quite a few and are going for as many grants as we can.” The number of grants to be awarded and the amount has increased to 20 $1,000 grants being given in cele­ bration of the 20th anniver­ sary of the foundation. Grant applications have been dis­ tributed at the community meetings and are on the web­ site at www.barrycf.org. Courtney Ziny from BCF said the foundation is look­ ing for community involve­ ment, volunteerism and fun. Grant applications are due Saturday, Aug. 15. The 20 winners will be annouhced at the annual 400 Club dinner Thursday, Oct. 22. This week attendees were asked to consider the follow­ ing questions: • What do you love about your community? • What characteristic do you value about your com­ munity? • What could you do with $1,000 to celebrate this com­ munity that you love? A group brainstorming See MEETING, pg. 3 In This Issue • Maple Valley plans alumni baseball game • Strategic plan update presented at school board meeting • Volunteers dig in as improvements continue at Progress Maplewood • History of Nashville shared with county �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, July 18,2015 Maple Valley plans From the Pulpit alumni baseball game The Maple Valley High School varsity baseball pro­ gram will host its annual Alumni Baseball Game at Maplewood Elementary in Vermontville July 25. All former Maple Valley varsity baseball players are welcome to participate, and players who aren’t interested in playing are also more than welcome to attend and get involved in the day’s festivi­ ties. The imperative of integrity The cost to participate in the ballgame is $35, and players will receive a game T-shirt. The game is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Contact Maple Valley var­ sity baseball coach Bryan Carpenter to get signed up for the event or for more information at 517-749-9016 or by e-mail at BCarpenter@mvs.k 12.mi.us. by Pastor Dan Smith, Parrs to celebrate milestones See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits 301 S. Main St, Nashville • Russell W. Parr, Sr. of Vermontville will be celebrating his 90th birthday on July 22. He was born in Brookfield Twp. in 1925 and later moved to Bellevue Twp. In 1946, he married Betty Hall. They will be celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary on August 16, 2015. Betty was born in Battle Creek and raised in the Bellevue area. The couple moved to their Mason Road farm in 1961 where they raised their five children. A family get-together is being planned for the occasion. Local students named 490-9702 517 (across from Dollar General) We will be CLOSED July 21st-25th Come see us at the Barry County Fair ----------------------------- Hours. ------------------------------Tues. - Thurs. llam-5pm • Fri. llam-7pm • Sat 9am-2pm AwuWte Diming Jutg On(y • STRAWBERRY RHUBARB BARS • ORANGE CREAMSICLE DONUT • FRESH STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM FILLED CAKE Customized Calcesfor Every Occasion! „ Western Michigan University has released its dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester, and several students qualified. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must have earned at least a 3.5 grade point average in at least 12 hours ofgraded class work. Area students include: Bellevue — Alyssa Stanfield, Stephanie Stanfield. Charlotte — Brittany Ash, Kyleigh Ellis, Tessa Salisbury. Dowling — Alexis Hickey, Jessica Schrems, Austin Wines. Hastings Alexander Auer, Desirae Heers, Jonathan Kalmink, Micala Klipfer, Jamie Nixon. Nashville Micah Coplin, Samantha Thompson, Darcey Turner. Vermontville — Jamie Richter. GVSU graduate list Cupcakes Fresh yeast and cake donuts Dessert bars Flourless cake and cookies Fresh bread wiiiiiw . yw iiii iw r-s Muffins includes area students o^ir nply (d y voeet Coffee and more to WMU dean’s list Vermontville Bible Church The Great Wall of China was built to protect the people from invasion. Started several centuries before Christ was bom, this eventual 4,000-mile structure proved impervious to attack. That is until A.D. 1644, when the commanding general ofone section ofthe wall was bribed to open a gate. Invaders poured through, virtually ending the Ming Dynasty in China. Integrity is not something that is optional, it is impera­ tive. Honesty and a passion to do the right thing even when it costs us, is vital. In Psalm 15, David asks a critical question. “O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill?” In other words, what kind of a person can have a vital relationship with the living God? In the remainder of the Psalm, David answers that ques­ tion: “He who walks with integrity, and works righteous­ ness, and speaks truth in his heart.” As I have thought about David’s words, I am keenly aware that honesty, and having integrity, are character traits that do not come naturally. Throughout the Bible, God reminds us that we need His forgiveness through Christ’s sacrifice for us on the cross. We also desperately need His help to be the kind ofperson He wants us to be. As we draw near to Him every day, spending time in prayer, reading the Bible, and yielding our lives to Him, He helps us to devel­ op character, Christlikeness and personal integrity. In a world filled with deception and hidden agendas, God gives us the opportunity to live above the fray, to be people of character, to have integrity; to make a difference in our world, where our word is the truth, even when it costs us. And even more important, we can have the privilege of enjoying a relationship with the living God. Bakery Hours: Tues.-Fri. 7ain-4:30pm; Sai. 8aiii-lpin 223 N. Main St., Nashville, MI 49073 517-852-0708 Some 3,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in commence­ ment ceremonies April 25 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids including the 2015-2016 Dance Season Registration Registration: Wednesday, July 22nd, 5pm-7pm Kegistel pay in full discounts and to ensule youl class choice hejole cla egste (Cady (ayJoi: o:pay nfu scountsan toensueyou casscoce ejoecasses eac capacty Classes Available: Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, school’s 100,000th graduate. Local students who gradu­ ated at the conclusion of the semester include: Charlotte Dale P. Boedeker, bachelor of sci­ ence; Emily K. Conn, bache­ lor of business administra­ tion; Emily C. Heacock, bachelor of science; Connor J. Johnson, master of science in accounting; Maizie G. Kineman, bachelor of sci­ ence in nursing. Mulliken Steven D. Len, bachelor of arts. Vermontville — Hannah L. Gardner, bachelor of science. 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The four focus areas are: • Student achievement — increasing student achievement by striving to meet or exceed state averages. • Technology — provid­ ing students the technology needed to be successful. • Communication — improving communications and involvement among staff, students, parents and the community. • Finance/operations and facilities — implementing a budget and operational process that ties to the dis- trict’s strategic priorities and goals. The strategic goal state­ ment says, “We will increase student achievement by striving to meet or exceed state averages.” Falcon presented results from Northwest Evaluation Association testing which do show improvement in kindergarten through fifth grade levels in every area except fifth grade general science. However, according to Falcon, when compared to the state and national levels there still is a lot ofroom for improvement There was one area, fifth grade reading where Maple Valley students exceeded the national level, she said. Falcon said, conversely, sixth to 10th grade students fared much better. The only areas which students did not meet the national average were seventh grade language usage, sixth and eighth grade reading, and sixth and 10th grade mathematics. The detailed report is available on the school’s w e b s i t e www.mv.kl2.mi.us. Board members. with Trustee Michelle Dunkelberger absent, unani­ mously approved: • Hastings City Bank, Nashville branch, as the bank of deposit for the dis­ trict • Check-signing authori- zation to Falcon, Darryl Sydloski, Darla Cady and Tracy George. • Selection ofthe district’s auditing firm, Yeo and Yeo, and legal counsel, Thrun Law Firm P.C. The next meeting of the school board will be Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. in the administration office. Board members will tour the district prior to the meeting. Community newspapers are here all year, celebrated in July New Newspaper readers can again celebrate with Michigan Gov. 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Go Go Auto Parts, 7709 Kingsbury Road, Delton. reminder to communities throughout the state and nation that a local newspaper remains the threads that weaves them together. “These publications dis­ seminate valuable informa­ tion to more than 50 million homes each week,” Snyder noted in the proclamation. “These hometown publica­ tions are the original and enduring hyper local medi­ um, carrying the torch of democracy as the town crier. “Free community papers proudly serve the informa­ tion needs of their communi­ ties across this great land, while promoting local com­ merce, free enterprise, and public service.” Readership audits suggest Snyder’s basis for saluting local journalism as a “torch of democracy” hold as true today as at any time in past. Readership of community newspapers has more than doubled in the 18- to 24year-old age group during a 14-year survey period cover­ ing 1999 to 2013. That sug­ gests, executives say, that young people begin to read community newspapers as they become involved in their communities. In 1999, 6 percent in that age group read a community paper as compared to 14 percent in 2013. “Is there still a case for print?” Jack Guza asks rhetorically. Guza is presi­ dent of the Community 9811269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! ? ?Aed RECEPTIONIST A local nonprofit organization is in search of a highly motivat­ ed individual who will answer and route incoming telephone calls. He/She will greet visitors to the office in a timely, respon­ sible and courteous manner. This position answers basic ques­ tions from grantees and donors, and provides a variety ofoffice support including but not limited to office management. Work hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with one unpaid lunch hour. The receptionist is the person that will greet our constituents in person and on the phone. As this person is the central information gatherer, they must be committed to being in the office. The desired candidate also has: • An established reputation ofhonesty and integrity • Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communica­ tion skills. Attn: Receptionist j 4600 PO Box 394, Hastings, MI 49058 0 fi 8 Papers of Michigan group who feels the question is a valid one, but one that can be powerfully addressed. “Why would our clients not ask this question?” Guza continues, “they have seen what has happened to their local newspaper. They have watched their venerable weekly news magazine Newsweek go digital. They have watched the periodicals aisle at Barnes & Noble get smaller. “So the question certainly makes sense from that per­ spective, but there seems to be another side to this dis­ cussion. All print is not cre­ ated equal. Community papers, typically free com­ munity papers are thriving.” Readers under the age of 45 increased from 51 percent to 54 percent in the same time period. Local publisher Fred Jacobs, CEO of the Barry County-based J-Ad Graphics, has been a loud and vociferous protester of the notion that print journal­ ism is on the downswing. “A recent Pew Research study on the importance of local newspapers reported that, among all adults, news­ papers were cited as the most relied-upon source for local government activities, zon­ ing, schools, local politics, local jobs, community events, arts, social services and housing information,” points out Jacobs. “The newspaper industry has been affected by the slowing economy as have most busi­ nesses. But it’s also been impacted by corporate domi­ nance, like many other industries throughout the country.” Guza, the CPM president, says the community newspa­ per industry is one of few to have fared well through the past few years ofrecession. “Nationally, the power of freely distributed newspa­ pers and shopping guides is MEETING, continued from page 1 exercise followed where ideas were jotted down on a flip chart. Nashville’s meeting Monday had 40 in atten­ dance. “They set the bar so high that the Barry Community Foundation decided to desig­ nate one ofthe $1,000 grants to the community whose event had the highest atten­ dance (per capita),” said Ziny. “BCF staff has been blown away by the level of excitement in each of the communities. It is inspiring to watch a group of commu­ nity members come together and talk about the common things they love about their community, as well as remind each other of some of the hidden treasures.” Conversations in Delton, Freeport, Hastings, Middleville, Orangeville and Woodland followed. Barry Community Foundation Director Bonnie Gettys quoted Margaret Mead when she spoke to the group. “‘Never doubt that a small group ofthoughtful, commit­ ted citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has,”’ said Gettys. “That’s what these community events are about. These $1,000 grants are to honor participation and cre- staggering,” says Guza, who cites statistics recently com­ piled by the Circulation Verification Council. “There are over 2,673 community newspapers and shopping guides that offer a combined weekly audited circulation of 65,187,292. . These publica­ tions have an amazing 97.1 percent receivership and 76.9 percent receivership. “If print is in peril, it is certainly not in the commu­ nity newspaper industry.” “Locally, our newspapers play an important part in the promotion of local business­ es, nonprofit organizations, schools, and local govern­ ments,” says Jacobs, of J-Ad Graphics, which publishes the Hastings Reminder, the Hastings Banner, Sun & News, Maple Valley News, Battle Creek Shopper News, Lakewood News, the Marshall Advisor and Chronicle, and Kids World, which is distributed to all elementary students in Barty County. “We also take our role as community watchdog seriously by keeping’ our readers informed about what’s going on and con­ necting the dots to the latest controversy.” Jacobs says that only Thomas Jefferson, who was quoted by Snyder in the July is Community Paper Month proclamation, said it better. “Our liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press,” said Jefferson in 1786. 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State in Nashville * 517-852-0882 ?ropane Fill Station Available i 4514 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, July 18,2015 Bernice M. Daniels NASHVILLE, MI Bernice M. Daniels, age 92, of Nashville passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at Bronson Hospital in Battle Creek. Bernice was bom in Climax, on October 12, 1922, the daughter ofthe late Ernest and Norma (Dilsaver) Daniels. She was raised by her grandmother after her mother died unexpectedly when Bernice was just a tod­ dler She attended East Leroy schools and later graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1941. She was the widow of Mr. Ransford Daniels. The cou­ ple was married August 5, 1942 in Waynesville, MO while Ransford was serving in the military. The couple moved to their Maple Grove farm where they raised their family together. Shortly after she was mar­ ried, Bernice worked at Kelloggs for a brieftime, but Bernice's family was always her first priority, and she took great pride in caring for their needs. She enjoyed spending time working in the kitchen cooking and canning. Together with her husband and family, they enjoyed family vacations to the Western United States including Colorado and California. Bernice also loved to fish, but cane pole only! No fly rods! Bernice is survived by her son, Dale (Beverly) Daniels; daughter, Karen (Denis) Starr; son, Fred (Cathy) Daniels; a son-in-law, Roger Jr./Sr. high school releases honor roll The following Maple Grable; sister, Gracie (Frank) Valley Jr./Sr. High School Thorpe; 11 grandchildren; 18 students have achieved great grandchildren; and sev­ honor roll status by earning a eral nieces and nephews 3.0 or high grade point aver­ She was preceded in death age for the second semester by her husband; daughter, of the 2014-15 school year. Marie Grable, who died in Students marked with an April of 2001; grandson, asterisk, earned all A’s for Tony Thompson, who died the semester. in August of 2005; brother, 12th grade Harold Root and sisters, Irene Accardi, Savanah Bessie Bagnall and Fem Ackett, Lennart Bank, McAllister. Trevor Berger, Katie Funeral services were held Blodgett, Anna Bohlen, at the Daniels Funeral Home, Samuel Bonney, Thitayapha Nashville, on Friday, July Borisuthiyanee, Robert 17, 2015, with pastor Karen Bricker, Andrew Brighton, Kinney officiating. Erica Burkett, Cristina Interment will take place Crespo, Kodee Crouch, at Fort Custer National Olimpia Curini Galetti, Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Sydney Denton, *Katie Monday, July 20, 2015. Dixon, Jessica Eaton, In lieu of flowers, memori­ *Michaela Eggert, Terra al contributions can be made Hall, Andrew Hanford, to the Nashville United Brieyana Hegwood, Hunter Methodist Church. Hilton, Alec Hosmer, Corey Funeral arrangements have Hricovsky, Alexandria been entrusted to the Daniels Hughes, Beau Johnson, Funeral Home in Nashville. Leonie Konstandin, Jon For further details, please Lehman, *Garrett Lesage, visit our website at *Francesca Livraghi, Emma www.danielsfuneralhome.net. McGlocklin, Anna Pash, Felix Pena-Collier, Myranda Pugh, Daisy Randall, Matthew Reid, Olivia Ricketts, Lucas Robles, Hunter Sebastian, *Jadelyn Stewart, Gunner Tobias, Zachery Wolcott. 11th grade Shiann Adams, Grant Adrianson, Glycerine Bauman, Megan Bonney, Noah Christopher, Adam Cowden, Noah Cowden, Austin Creller, Alyssa Egbert, Cathryn Eldridge, Isiah Gam, Jason Green, Seth Gurd, Brielle Hammond, Justin Heinsen, Alli Hickey, Gracie Hilinski, Tayley Histed, Michaela Johnson, Wyatt Ledford, Amber Lefanty, Taylor Medina, Emily Morris, ♦Sabrina Nelson, Daniel Ohler, Lyndi Rose, Jacqueline Rosenberg, Payton Rourke, Shamin Rowley, Payton Schrader, Zandra Siple, Abigail Smith, Austin Vanalstine, Savannah VanStee, Jasmine Vantyle, Brock Weiler, Nathan Wilkins. 10th grade at Charlton Park has been Swimming ban in effect for Thornapple Lake beach A sign warns park-goers that the water at the beach determined to have unsafe levels of bacteria, and people and animals are advised to avoid contact with the water. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued a contamination advisory Thursday, July 16, for high bacteria levels of unknown origin for Thornapple Lake at Charlton Park in Hastings. The water at the beach is scheduled to be resampled Tuesday, July 22, at which time the beach may be reopened should bacteria levels be down to safe levels. The beach was closed earlier this year from June 6 until July 2 due to high levels of E. coli bacteria. See us for color copies, one-hour digital and 35 mm photo processing, business cards, invitations and all yourprinting needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits ♦Evan Adrianson, Drew Allen, Jacob Allerding, Nathan Baird, Jason Bassett, Jacob Brighton, Sloan Carpenter, Karley Childers, Athena Crane, Nathaniel Crane, Holden Creller, Mark Dixon, *Alison Dodge, Anthony Faynor, Brooke Fisher, Auzzie Fuller, Raymond Halliwill, Jace Heinze, Sequoya Henigan, Kyle Hoover, Tyler Huver, Elizabeth King, Brittney Kirby, Anthony Martin, ♦Bekah Mater, Barbara McCool, Rachel Morris, Alex Musser, Logan Ramey, Audrey Reid, Jordan Reynolds, *Elizabeth Rushford, *Linsy Rushford, Thomas Shilton, Walker Skelton, Danielle Struble, Dillon Walker. Ninth grade ♦Carlee Allen, Chloe Ayers, Ryan Bennett, *Liam Boldrey, *Katelyn Cheeseman, Raven Corey, Stacie Ellison, *Emma Franklin, *Nathan Gorman, ♦Madison Gusey, Elizabeth Hosack-Frizzell, Olivia Kyle, Moria Leatherman, Stevan Linn, Linn, Matthew Martin, Samuel Samuel Martin, Jacob Mater, *Jacqueline Mater, *Hannah McGlocklin, Taryn Medina, Jacob Moore, *Justin Moore, Simon Nelson, Dylan Rehm, Keeley Robinson, *Baileigh Schrader, *Brooklyn Scott, Dillon Terpening, Haili Trowbridge, * Logan Valiquette, Dekota Wagner, ♦ Molly Walker, *Karlee Wells, *Hailey Woodall, Madalyne Young. Eighth grade Alexis Beauregard, Gavin Booher, Taylor Bowerman, Michaela Brighton, Anastasia Brooke, Cassey Childers, Jayde Coumaya, Wyatt Ellison, Colten Ermel, Gracie Fisher, Danielle Gorman, Noah Hansen, Carson Hasselback, Eliana Heinze, *David Hochstetler, Klyne Hughes, Cassandra Linn, Sarah Lowndes, ♦Kenzie Maki-Mielke, Taylor McCool, Marina Pena, Lane Pixley, Katelyn Rouhman, Vivian Mae Russell, Chase Schriver, ♦Britani Shilton, Brenna Simpson, Mikel Strimback, Cassidy Thompson, Almeron Thornton, Dylan Wagner, Mckayla Weiler, Marlee Youngs, Austin Zank. Seventh grade ♦Parker Anderson, ♦Benjamin Benedict, Logan Boldrey, Payton Bolton, Jaydi Briones, Cheyenne Brumm, Nautica Burkett, Victoria Clark, Elizabeth Colyer, Ryleigh Courier, Hayden Curtis, Katherine Dearmon, Ashalee Ehlers, Quentin Faynor, Austyn Fears, Gloria Guernsey, Syddona Hammond, Alison Hartwell, Wayion Hilinski, ♦Samuel Hochstetler, Casey Jo Hoyle, Derrek Humble, Emily Iszler, *Blake Joppie, Imagyn Kirby, Kyle Knoll, Aurora Linn, Mykala Matthews, Kelsey Meyers, Jiliann Moore, *Eli Nelson, ♦Garrett Pearson, Brooklyn Peters, Aubrey Pintar, Steven Preston, Leah Priesman, Megan Rehm, Avianna Robinson, Jonathan Rosenberg, Kimberly Santos, W. Schantz, Kaycie Schrader, Charles SmithFrazier, Alexis Steele, Josey Terpening, Katie Villanueva, ♦Jenna Weiler, Cameron Wells, *Tannon Williams, Amber Zinn. Sixth grade , Emilee Allwardt, *Kay Bansemer, Christiana Brooke, Justice Burkett, Keilyn Carpenter, Summer Coumaya, Jessica Curth, Rebecca Fairfield, Adam Finkler, Kalin Foster, Cordell Frank, Kayli Hansen, Corbin Hasselback, Jesse Hochstetler, Dyllan Humble, Kerk Kienutske, Ethan Kirby, Lillyanne Laws, *Carleigh Lundquist, Alison McGlocklin, *Trista Medina, Chandler Murton, Hannah Pixley, Addison Ramey, Jayden Rodriguez, Justin Schliep, Zachary Seaton, Blaze Sensiba, Garnet Sheridan, Mason Shroad, Sydney Skelton, Shane Travis, Megan Valiquette, Curtis Walker, Lyssa Walker, Ashlyn Wilkes. MEMBER, continued from page 1 ings to get a better feel of where the council is headed. In other business: Jeff Wetzel, from the Vermontville Fire Department, asked permis­ sion from the council, to have two waterball courts set up Aug. 8 during a meet-andgreet event ,if the turnout is good. “It looks so far like we will have a good turnout, if we have only one court, it takes forever to finish the tournaments,” said Wetzel. The council approved an additional court to be located in the north-south alleyway in front of the village build- ing, if necessary. A farmers market, lots of food and vil­ lage-wide yard sales will also be going on during the event. Recently, company-pro­ vided training was complet­ ed on use of the rescue jacks donated to the fire depart­ ment. Chris Rumsey, superin­ tendent for department of public works, said he is confident the new drinking fountain will be in before Aug. 8. Recent rains have made the ground too wet to begin the project. “We are looking at having it installed hopefully within the next couple of weeks,” said Rumsey. Council member Jason Sheridan said people have been asking what the village is doing about certain issues “People are always stop­ ping me. They want to know what we are doing about the meth houses in the area. If residents have dog problems, suspect a meth house in the area or have neighbors who are doing strange things in the middle of the night and think it’s not right, please don’t tell me,” he said. “Please call the appropriate police department and let them know.” �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 18,2015 — Page 5 Motor sports again fill most evenings at fair grandstand The six big grandstand shows that entertained specta­ tors at the 2014 Barry County Fair return for the summer of 2015. The week of action begins Monday (July 20) with a West Michigan Mud Run and con­ cludes Saturday (July 25) with the Front Wheel Drive Figure 8 and USA Demolition Derby. The Mud Run beings at 7 p.m. Monday. The cost for spectators is $9 Gates for all programs open one hour prior to the event. Prices do not include admis­ sion to the fairgrounds. Tuesday Unique Motorsports is hosting an Off Road Derby. The event begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10. The Broken Horn Professional Rodeo takes over Wednesday evening, begin­ ning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the rodeo are $10. The Broken Hom Rodeo is schedule to include Bareback Brone, Saddle Brone, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping, Cowgirl’s Barrel Racing and Team Roping competitions. Motors return Thursday with Thumb Tractor Pulling Association Tractor Pulls beginning at 7 p.m. The cost for tickets to the tractor pulls is $9. SJO Productions Motocross starts Friday at 7 p.m., with tickets $10. Saturday will be the Front Wheel Drive Figure 8 and USA Demolition Derby start­ ing at 7 p.m. Tickets are $9. The grandstand will also be home to a handful of free events throughout the fair week. 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Worship.......... 11 a.m. . 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship.............................................. 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:45 am. Morning Worship ........................... 11 am. Evening Worship............................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service. .6:45 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-65 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 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Senrice 10 a.m. Contemporary Senrice, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................................. 110 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... 11 a.m. Evening Worship ... . 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.................................. 7 p.m. BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Phone: 543-5488 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one m/fe north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School: 930 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship......................................... 9:45 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 1030 a.m. Church Service 1130 a.m. ....... Fellowship All Are Welcome! 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Sen/ice......................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School........................... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship............................. 830 a.m 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School .. 10 am. AM. Service... 11:15 am. P.M. Service... ....... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Worship....................................... 11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass................................ 930 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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 Sunday Evening Senrice.................. 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Senrice............... 630 p.m. AWANA. .630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH Sunday Services: ......................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ...................1130 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 senrices. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday AM. Worship 1030 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 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: 2nd Tuesday, 230 p.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Church Phone: 517-726-0526 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 131 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 18,2015 Volunteers dig in as improvements continue at Progress Maplewood by Shari Carney Staff Writer Shovels, pick axes and rakes were the tools of vol­ unteers who gathered at Maplewood this past Wednesday to pull weeds, remove overgrown shrubs and in general spruce up the landscape. The area has been neglected in the past three years since the building closed. “Everything’s coming out,” said Principal Tony Hutchins. ““ItIt will be replaced with low-mainte­ nance, slower-growth plants.” Traci LaDue, sister to Superintendent Michelle Falcon, came from Okemos to help with the project. Casey Eldridge, a 2012 Maple Valley graduate, and Jenna Bums from the Parent Advisory Council were also pulling weeds. Bums said Eldridge is interning with the Parent Advisory Council this year and will be helping with many of the group’s proj­ ects. Parent Advisory Council volunteers Jenna Burns and Casey Eldridge pull weeds during a clean-up day at Maplewood School Wednesday, July 15. Pat Powers, maintenance supervisor for the school dis­ trict, had a truck and tow rope to aid in removal of the more stubborn plants. Technology Director Tracy George pointed out the new playground equipment which has been installed and did a walk-through explain­ ing building updates as well as changes to the bus loop. Buses will be entering from Seminary Street. Each classroom has been painted, and heater units have been positioned. Carpet tiles have been adhered and new windows installed. The cafeteria/gymnasium floor is in place, and lines affixed for basketball and volleyball courts. In the library, Angela Caise was busy scanning inventory, building a data­ base of materials. Caise has been with Maple Valley Schools since 2001 in a vari­ ety of positions. Her latest role is the library director and computer technology teacher at Maplewood and Fuller Street. “She’s awesome at it, and she’s staying,” said George. Angela Caise is the library director and computer technician for Maplewood and Fuller Street elementary schools. Here, at the library at Maplewood, she scans each book and enters details into the computer system for ease in tracking. This photo shows the newly installed and painted gymnasium cafeteria floor at Maplewood School. Putting & Planning Join us to learn about the critical benefits of Advance Funeral Planning, followed by informal questions and answers. Tuesday, July 21 6:00 pm Maple Brook Golf Club Sports Bar & Grill 681 Lansing Street I Charlotte, Michigan 48813 Please call to reserve your free dinner and a seat by July 14, as reservations are limited. 517-543-2950 I cash bar available Joseph E. Pray, Licensed Funeral Director/Manager 401 West Seminary Street | Charlotte, MI 48813 | 517-543-2950 Each classroom at Maplewood is having heating units installed. �Just Say 'As Advertised m the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 18,2015 — Page 7 This new piece of playground equipment installed at Maplewood School has many climbing features to build lower body strength. 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PENNOCK Physician network Find us anytime at pennockhealth.com upuctrumlwal al th th.org/punnocfc For information contact the office directly or call our Spectrum Health Pennock Physician Referral line at 269-945-1749. Matthew Viel, MD Seeing new patients at Delton Family Medicine Call 269-623-5150 �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, July 18,2015 Nominations sought for Senior Citizen of the Year Hastings City Bank and the Barry County Commission on Aging are sponsoring the 17th annual Senior Citizen of the Year Award. This award highlights con­ tributions made by persons age 60 and older to civic and social life in Barry County. It focuses on the positive bene­ fits ofremaining active while growing older. The award will be presented at the Barry County Commission on Aging’s Summer Picnic Aug. 6 at the COA building in Hastings. The Senior Citizen of the Year also is invited to ride as an honored guest in the annual Hastings Summerfest parade. “The Commission on Aging honors older adults every year through its volun­ teer recognition program,” said COA Director Tammy Pennington. “This award offers a special chance for the community to single out that one special older person and present a token of their admiration and apprecia­ tion.” Other community awards are given annually, but this award specifically highlights the achievements and talents of senior citizens, she said. Nominees for the award should be residents of Barry County, and consideration should be given to the contri­ bution each nominee has made to the community. Examples could include the types of activities the nomi­ nee has been involved in, how his or her involvement has benefited the communi­ ty, and the number of people who have been affected by those contributions. Nomination forms for the award are available at the Commission on Aging office, Hastings City Bank, Thomapple Manor and WBCH Radio. Nominations can be from individuals or groups. Past winners of the Senior Citizen of the Year award have included Kensinger Jones, Florence Marble, Joyce Weinbrecht, Don Reid,. Nyla Nye, Ruth Newton, Russ Nash, Earl McMullin, Mabel Boyion, Russ and Jean Hammond, Ruby Ball, Howard “Hoot” Gibson, Dr. Larry Blair, Lois Bremer, Donna Brown, Margaret Hollenbeck and last year’s winners, Don and Jan Geukes. Nominations should be sent to the Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. All nomina­ tions must be received no later than 5 p.m. Monday, July 27. Women’s Giving Circle will meet Aug 5 The Women’s Giving Circle of Barry County will meet Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, 701 W. Cloverdale Road, Hastings. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner. The philanthropic group meets four times a year. At each meeting, members are prepared to discuss nonprofit organizations in the county and vote for the one organi­ zation they would like to receive their combined per­ sonal contributions. Members agree to write checks for $50 to the non­ profit organization ($30 if they are under age 30.) Each member also pays for her dinner, by cash or check. Speakers are determined by input gathered during the annual meeting in November. The first speaker of the evening will be Tammy Pennington, executive direc­ tor of the Barry County Commission on Aging. She will explain how funds received from the May meet­ ing are helping the organiza­ tion achieve its goals. The second speaker will be Tasha Thomas, who will talk about the mission of Cherry Health, located in the Barry Community Health Center. RSVPs for this meeting must be received by Wednesday, July 29; email NanGoodin@aol.com or call 616-891-0325. For more information about the Women’s Giving Circle, contact any of the organizing members: Caroline Dimmers, Stephanie Fekkes, Sue Kolanowski, Debra McKeown, Kim Norris, Carla Wilson-Neil; or Nancy Goodin by email, NanGoodin@aol.com; call 616-891-0325. Information will be emailed to interested women, who may join the Women’s Giving Circle at any time. Reporting History AUDIT, continued from page 1 In his written report, Department of Public Works Supervisor Scott Decker, who was not present, said work continues on the plan­ ning for next year’s sewer improvement project. Ayles tree service will be removing dead maple trees in town. “Unfortunately we are los­ ing our trees too fast,” said Decker. “I hope to again receive a tree planting grant from Consumers Energy later this year to replace the trees.” Nelson Tank and Engineering submitted a list for repairs after inspecting the water tower. Costs over a 10-year period are approxi- mately $162,400. “The good news is we have time to plan for these items, and we will not need to repaint the interior for quite some time,” he said. Council members unani­ mously approved: • The 2014-15 audit as presented by Sheldon. • Revisions to the police policy and procedures manu­ al. • Just over $6,165 to build an evidence room for the Henry Felder is the police department. newly appointed trustee • Quarterly payments for on the Nashville Village fire $7,500 and for transfer Council. Felder replaces recycle of $1,250. Mike Kenyon who • Ken Cowell’s license replaced Frank Dunham, agreement for baling hay at former president. the sewer pond acreage. NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Summer brings home improvement scams Every spring and summer, crews of day laborers travel from city to city in search of victims. While driving through neighborhoods and mobile home parks, they offer to pave a driveway, repair a roof, or paint the house with supplies left over from other jobs. The repair work is completed very quickly, however the quality is poor. The repairs often cost more than the original Estimates. People may find them­ selves swindled and defraud­ ed by transient or traveling criminals performing fraudulent scams. Don’t become a victim. Here are the common types of home improvement frauds: • Asphalt paving or sealer. The perpetrators often tells the homeowner they have left over asphalt from anoth­ er job in their neighborhood and offer to resurface the driveway or sidewalk at a reduced price. When the homeowner agrees, the per­ petrator applies a thin layer of asphalt that often breaks away in a few days, or uses a substance other than asphalt or quality sealer. The perpe­ trators quickly collect the money and leave the area before the homeowner is aware ofthe poor work. • Painting the exterior of homes. The perpetrator paints using a substandard water-based paint. When the homeowner inspects the job, it may look sufficient. The homeowner then pays the perpetrators and they leave the area quickly. A few days later, or after rain, the home­ owner may then notice the low-quality job, and the per­ petrator has moved on to another city. • Partially completing a job; requesting payment and then never returning to finish the work. Or they give an estimate for work and start the job without the home­ owner’s permission. The per­ petrator performs part of the work, and demands payment for the entire job. Warning signs are: • The repair person drives an unmarked truck or van with an out-of-state license plate. • The worker has no busi­ ness identification, local address or telephone number. • Offering a “special price” if signing today. • The worker wants upfront cost or fees, or accepts only cash. • No written estimates or contracts are provided. • The worker does not have any references. • The offer sounds too good to be true. • The worker cannot pro­ vide any contractor’s license, permits, insurance or bond­ ing information. “If you are approached by these types of persons in your neighborhood, please call the Eaton County Sheriffs Office to help pre­ vent you or your neighbors from becoming a victim of fraudulent scams,” said Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich. for the Future in 6 Barry Vets DD-214s always available for free County Area Newspapers Unscrupulous businesses should be reported to MVAA • Lakewood News • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Reminder • Hastings Banner Veterans throughout Michigan are being warned of unscrupulous businesses charging fees to obtain copies of free military serv­ ice and discharge records. Veterans and family mem­ bers are reminded that dis­ charge paperwork, including DD-214s and other forms, is available free of charge through the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, county veterans service offices and accredited veter­ ans service organizations. “No veteran should pay for copies of his or her dis- charge papers,” MVAA said Director Jeff Barnes. “These records are earned through military service, and it is unethical to ask for payment to obtain a DD-214.” Veterans should be wary of websites that charge $90 to $150 to obtain copies of DD-214s and other free mili­ tary records through their “expedited service.” “Please look out for your­ selves and for vulnerable family members who are vet­ erans, and spread the word that discharge documents and benefits assistance should be free of charge,” Barnes said. “Often, MVAA is able to provide needed paperwork within a day and within hours for military funeral honors.” Veterans should call MVAA, 800-MICH-VET (800-642-4838) or visit the “Find a benefits counselor” page at the website MichiganVeterans.com to receive free assistance. 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J-Ad Graphics Printing Plus Charlotte Litho 1351 North M-43 Highway (just north of city limits) Hastings, Ml 49058-0188 144 S. Cochran (right on Charlotte's Main Street) Charlotte, Michigan 48813 (269) 945-5078 Fax (269) 945-5192 (517) 543-4041 FOX (517) 543-2272 Marshall Printing Plus Lowell Litho omplete bindery 514 s. Kalamazoo Avenue Marshall, Michigan 49068 HeetfedOffset (269) 727-0091 Fax (269) 727-0090 PRINTING 105 N. Broadway St. Lowell, Ml 49331 (616) 897-9261 FOX (616) 897-4809 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 18,2015 Memories of the Past History of Nashville shared with county Groceries, radios, clothing dry goods, general merchandise, hardware, farm imple­ ments, drugs, jewelry and banking facilities, all were offered within the line of busi­ ness places seen in this circa-1927 view of Nashville’s Main Street. The advent of the auto and improved roads gave local residents an opportunity to shop in nearby cities, but many preferred to patronize hometown merchants in those days when nearly every necessity of life could be acquired locally. Nashville has long had a good business relationship with the surrounding rural districts. The original portion of the elevator (left in this 1940s photo) has served farm­ ers since it was built near the railroad in 1879. The elevator has been owned since 1920 by the Nashville Co-op Association. Just to the right of the building is the final home of the Farmers Cooperative Creamery, built in 1940. The creamery operated in other locations commencing in 1914 and closed some 38 years later. This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News July 23, 1985. Following is an install­ ment of a two-part series on the history ofNashville com­ piled by this writer for publi­ cation in the Barry County history book being published later this year [1985]. The book will feature personal histories of many Barry County families, as well as community, business and organizational histories. The first industry in Nashville was a furniture shop established in 1867 by Jacob Lentz, a French-bom cabinet-maker who later took his three sons, Charles, Albert and Lewis, into the company which for more than half a century represent­ ed the village’s largest con­ cern. At one time the Lentz Table Company employed as many as 125 workers turning out fine reproductions of 18th century tables and other furniture. Local manufacturers in the village today include R & F Industries, Curtis Craft Center, Maple Valley Concrete Products and Baby Bliss, a branch of a Middleville-based maker of infant clothing. Standard Stamping Company, founded in 1942, was for some 25 years an important employer in the village, but it is no longer in business. The first village election in Nashville was April 7, ^BOBBIN' AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for Our Diagnostic Computer Software Compatible With All Makes & Models I LOCATED I JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 years experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE 1869, and became somewhat unruly when it was alleged that transient railroad workers were being allowed to vote. The first president, elected in that contest, was Lemuel Smith, a Vermont native who came to Michigan in 1855, and who was “most frank” about his “peculiar” religious views. He was a Freethinker, a Liberalist ... and had no church superstition hanging to his skirts.” The first newspaper pub­ lished in Nashville was the Nashville Business Register, a brief business and news sheet that made its debut Feb. 10, 1870, under direc­ tion of merchant Leonard Stauffer. The first issue of the Nashville News, a contin­ uously published forerunner of the present-day Maple Valley News, appeared Oct. 1, 1873. The publisher was Omo Strong, a slightly built 19-year-old from Lawton who became an outspoken crusader for community bet­ terment. In 1888, Strong sold the paper to employee Len W. Feighner, a nephew to Stauffer, who continued to publish it for the next 40 years while simultaneously serving as Nashville’s post- Maple Valley Youth Cheerleading Grades 3rd through 8th interested in cheering for the youth football program this fall. Sign-up dates:July 23rd ’Time:6:00-7:00 p.m. and July 27th • Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Maple Valley Practice Fields Cost: $50.00 First Practice August I Oth Contact: Sarah Huissen 269-838-9326 4561 Nashville’s first serious fire occurred in 1874, when half a dozen Main Street busi­ nesses were destroyed. The next year an early hook and ladder company formed, then in May 1882 this fine uniformed department photo is Len W. Feighner, Nashville News publisher, whose predecessor, Orno Strong, was a primary crusader for a fire department. The NFD marked its centennial in 1982. In the background is Nashville’s town hall, originally the Methodist Church, moved and renovated after a fire damaged it in 1880. master and going on to become a state legislator. Like his predecessor, Feighner also crusaded via The News for conununity improvements. There have been four other publishers, A.B. McClure, Williard Gloster, Donald Hinderliter and John Boughton, from the time Feighner sold the week­ ly in 1928 until it was pur­ chased in 1975 by J-Ad Graphics Inc. of Hastings, present publishers. The Maple Valley News contin­ ues to play an important role in the community, serving both Nashville and its sister city Vermontville, in Eaton County. Among the many village improvements for which edi­ tor Strong campaigned was a fire department. At his urg­ ing, an early hook and ladder company was formed in 1875. In 1882, the first offi­ cial volunteer fire department was organized and is still active today. It is supported now by the Village of Nashville and townships of Castleton and Maple Grove. Operating as a separate enti­ ty is an ambulance depart­ ment, also supported by the three governmental units. The first serious fire in Nashville occurred Feb. 25, 1874, when a half-dozen businesses on the west side of Main Street were destroyed including the News office, which was fran­ tically tom down to halt the spread of flames, prompting Strong to push for a village fire department. The first municipal water­ works system, including a pump house and 85,000 gal­ lon standpipe to hold river water for non-consumptive purposes, was completed in 1892, not long after fire destroyed the Lentz Table Company plant near Main Street. The factory was rebuilt on the east side of town on condition the village would offer an adequate water supply for fire protec­ tion. Nashville’s first sewer system was installed in 1908. Both it and the waterworks system have been upgraded and expanded within the past 10 years. The first phones in Nashville were installed in 1898 by Michigan Telephone Company, but service was very limited in scope. The next year, Citizens Telephone Company strung lines and installed phones, giving the village much wider cover­ age. Electric lights, with power furnished by the Thomapple Electric Company, were first turned on in Nashville in February 1902. Four arc lights brightened Main Street. The News office was one of the first business places to give up its acety­ lene gas plant in favor ofthe new lights. Today Nashville is served by Consumers Power Company and Michigan Bell Telephone. The first automobile used in Nashville was a Thomas Tri-Auto driven in 1902 by local bicycle entrepreneur Joseph C. Hurd. The three­ wheeled gasoline-powered vehicle was said to have had great speed. Hurd later became an early local Ford dealer and is generally credited with intro­ ducing two other firsts to Nashville: The radio and the ice cream cone. State Street was the first in Nashville to have board­ walks on both sides (in 1875). It was also the first residentially developed street. Concrete walks were not seen in Nashville until 1881. Nashville’s Main Street was paved with brick in 1917 and continued to serve until coated with bitu­ minous aggregate in August 1949. Nashville has long had a good business relationship with the surrounding farm­ ing districts. The old grist mill, a Nashville landmark built in 1881 and razed in 1977, was important to rural residents of the area. It was located on North Main at the river, where its water wheel was powered by a dam across the Thomapple. The mill was built by local Advent Minister Philip Holler a miller, to replace his earlier facility west of the river. On the south side of town an elevator built in 1879 near the railroad also served the farming community. It was operated by a succession of owners until sold in 1920 to the Nashville Co-op Elevator Association, which still operates it. No longer operating is a Farmers’ Cooperative Creamery, established in 1914 and ran in various loca­ tions until 1952. Prize-win­ ning butter was turned out �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, July 18,2015 — Page 11 there. The first bank in Nashville was a privately owned con­ cern organized in 1874 by Theodore Downing, John Barry and Dan Everts. In 1889, the Farmers and Merchants Bank organized, and in 1905, the State Savings Bank. In 1929, those two were consolidated to form the Nashville State Bank, which was closed in July 1931 due to the effects of the Great Depression. Nashville has had a number of social and fraternal organ­ izations over the years. The oldest still in existence is the Masonic Order, Free and Accepted Masons No. 255, which had its first official communication Nov. 25, 1868, nearly four months before the village was incor­ porated. Another group that has stood the test of time is the Woman’s Literary Club, founded in 1905. The Nashville Garden Club was organized in 1935 and also still meets regularly; the Lions Club was chartered in 1942; a VFW post Thomapple Valley No. 8260, was formed in 1946; and the chamber of commerce was organized in 1953, although its forerunner, the Community Club, dates back to 1924. “The outstanding quality of Nashville is the coopera­ tive spirit of its residents,” noted Charles A. Weissert in his book Historic Michigan, School preparing for positive behavior intervention, support l{i.» feihten i Ms aiinltaiigs ■* aaJjMsfe wni iaivgtehi ifc* teitlWii is Ik cant lalta ttkarefe; hn w teat'ii? ir s ai ufe iM®i ikiis i M bMuJi Wp ItaEare uaiw*® a-*® ieb: Li Beginning this fall, all of the Maple Valley school build­ ings will implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. This program has been in place at Fuller Elementary School for two years, and will be expanding dis­ trict wide. So what exactly is PBIS? One of the foremost advances in school-wide discipline is the emphasis on systems of support that include proactive strategies for defining, teaching and supporting appropriate student behaviors to create positive school environments. Instead of using a piecemeal approach of individual behav­ ioral management plans, positive behavior support for all stu­ dents within a school is implemented in areas including the classroom and non-classroom settings (such as hallways, buses and restrooms). Positive behavior support allows schools, families and communities to create environments that improve the link between proven practices and the environments in which teaching and learning occurs. Attention is focused on creating and sustaining primary (school-wide), secondary (classroom), and tertiary (individ­ ual) systems of support that improve results on a personal, health, social, family, work, recreation level for all children and youths by making negative behaviors less effective, effi­ cient and relevant, and desired behavior more functional. Maple Valley staff is looking forward to implementing this program. The slogan is represented in this acronym: ROAR Respectful, Orderly, Assistive and Responsible. For more than a year, a team has been working on an implementation plan including lessons that support ROAR. During the first week of school, we will communicate with students the expectations of this program. Students coming from Fuller Elementary School already have an idea of how it works; expanding PBIS district-wide is the next step. Many school districts have adopted this program with great success. For more information visit www.pbis.org. Li c* Village of Vermontville !* "“t wk^ ?>»!i • ?> »»*! i » w* 5 COMMUNITY Land ofthe Great Lakes. That spirit is still evident in the community. In 1949, a fine athletic field was built by volunteer labor; a recre­ ational park has recently been developed under direc­ tion of a group of volunteers calling themselves the Maple Valley Riverside Recreational Development Corp.; the annual community maple syrup-making project which dates back to 1942 is still an important fundraiser for local organizations taking part in the production; and a drive is currently underway to raise $50,000 for a chil­ dren’s wing to Putnam Public Library. The library, housed in the 1884-85 for­ mer Charles Putnam home, has been operational since September 1923, after the Putnams willed their resi­ dence to the village for that purpose. The library receives support from both Nashville and the two townships (Castleton and Maple Grove) as well as from Assyria Township by contract. The building was designated in 1980 as a state historical site by the Michigan Historical Commission. Putnam Park on the north edge of Nashville also was named in honor of Charles Putnam, although it was not a gift from the family, as many assume. The land owned by the village was first known as Waterworks Park and was renamed in 1911 in honor of Putnam because of his personal efforts to develop it into a scenic and restful site. Much of the modern-day attention directed at the vil­ lage today comes from Nashville of the North, Sandyland park, located on the west edge ofNashville. It is an outdoor entertainment area which throughout the summer hosts noted country­ western performers from the Grand Ole Opry and other points. Saturday, August 8, 2015 EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS We stock a complete line of... Garage *Sale^ • Pumps * Tanks * Plastic & Steel Pipe * Other Well Suppli WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. ( f *> >2 Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available J • New & Used Tires • Brakes • Batteries • Mufflers • Oil Changes • Struts • Shocks • Engine Repair • Diagnostic Service www.m66tire.com • m66tirecooper@att.net (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE '&M >&*Mz 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-1200 3134 Grilled chicken on bun, tomato, onion, potato salad, pickled beets, orange. Tuesday, July 21 Hastings Site Closed. Senior Day at the County Fair. Wednesday, July 22 Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, com on the cob, broccoli cranberry salad, applesauce. Thursday, July 23 Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, can­ taloupe. Friday, July 24 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, cauliflower, tossed salad, banana. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, July 20 Sliced turkey with cheddar cheese, coleslaw, pineapple, bun. Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, apple­ sauce. Friday, July 24 Turkey pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus salad, whole wheat roll. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, July 20 Baked chicken thigh, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, orange. Tuesday, July 21 Potato crunch pollock, roasted potatoes, green beans, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. Wednesday, July 22 Swedish meatballs with sauce, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chunky applesauce, cookie. Wednesday, July 22 Breakfast bread, cottage cheese, pineapple, fruit juice. Thursday, July 23 Chicken Parmesan, noo­ dles with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, mixed vegetables, banana. Friday, July 24 BBQ chicken thigh, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, fruit, whole wheat roll. Activities Calendar Monday, July 20 21- July Wednesday, July Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Euchre 12:30­ 2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. 22 - Thursday, July 23 Friday, July 24 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. PUBLISHER’S AU real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal 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, 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 viola­ tion ofthe law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are - Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Painting Club 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. -.... , MAPLE VALLEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS 15th Annual Golf Outing Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Shot gun Start, 4 person scramble MULBERRY FORE GOLF COURSE, NASHVILLE, MI . Team Sponsorship $200 (Hole sponsor $100 (your name will be featured at a tee box sign as well as in the community newspaper) I INCLUDES: 18 holes golf and cart, hot dogs, chips and pork roast dinner! Raffles, 50/50, optional skin pots and Vegas hole also available Contact: Darren McDonald 517-202-4897 ifSpecial thankyou to ourprevious sponsors and we look forward to your support in thefuture: Carls Super Market Frost Heating & Cooling fastings City Bank Hometown Lumber & E Hardware jjjfeKent Oil & Propane Inc Maple Valley Pharmacy jLMusser Service ANashville Family Dentistry ■Trumble Agency Inc gjWheeler’s Marine Service .1/ W&W Diesel Repair ■ Potterville Pharmacy Tai Gearhart State Farm Kevin Rost Jerry Reese Shirleys Chuckwagon Kelly Fuels MooVille Creamery Boss Building Solutions Sensations Memory Care Key Cleaning Services Inc M. French Concrete Abfalter Construction WaldorfBrewpub & Bistro Hickey Electric Inc John Boy Electric M-66 Tire Janette’s Bunkhouse Eaton Federal Savings Bank St^te .Rep.Mike Calton - Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Barcroft Music 10:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville: TV Time. NOTICE: r1 1 Tuesday, Hastings Site Closed. Senior Day at the Fair. All Ages YOGA 3 p.m. Thursday, July 23 Tuesday, July 21 Chicken pasta salad, pick­ led beets, tropical fruit, cookie. Reminiscence. August 8th, 2015 1:00pm * Residential * Commercial • Farm YARD SMES Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, July 20 Tobias High Tensile Fence Hummell Body Shop Daniels Funeral Home Goodwill Industries Stantons Real Estate & Auctioneers Murrays Asphalt and Maintenance Court-Side Embroidery & Screen Printing Hansbarger Heating & Air Conditioning LLC Mulberry Fore Digitrace �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 18, 2015 PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES HORNING TOGETHER. SERVING YOU Daniels Funeral Home “ Our Family Serving Yours ” of Nashville & EMBROIDERY Your Hometown Grocer $17-052-1991 117 N. Main Street 517-852-9207 EATON FEDERAL 9200 East M-79 Highway, Nashville, Ml 49073 Scott A. Daniels—Owner/Director phone 517-852-9712 cell 269-838-1575 fax 517-852-9797 SAVINGS BANK 109 S. Main Street 207 N. Main Street • 517-852-0313 517-852-1830 www.danielsfuneralhome.net FDIC Foryourconvenience, please use back entrance FRIENDS Of EG GARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING 5715 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 FEATURED BUSINESS PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK by Shari Carney GREAT NORTHERN BOWHUNTING COMPANY Staff Writer 501 N. Main Street 517-852-9100 Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street 517-852-0790 HOMETOWN^ LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State Street 517-852-0882 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT INC. Shield of Service 735 E.SHERMAN ST (517)852-1910 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 isphalt Maintenance (269)946-9369 www.murraysasph8n.nBt Nashville Family i DENTISTRY? Dawn Meade manager of the Eaton Federal Savings Bank on Main Street in Nashville has been with the company 40 years this August; 39 of those years have been in the Nashville location. “We had our anniversary in July,” said Meade. “This is my hometown. We’ve been here awhile and are in tune with our customers.” Attention to customers, a love of their hometown and community mindedness form the framework of the staff and overall philosophy of Eaton Federal Savings Bank. “Throughout its history, Eaton Federal has remained true to its community bank roots. The bank was founded as a mutual association, owned by its customers, and retains that ownership structure to this day ... The bank is run by a board of directors comprised of local business persons and community leaders who continuously stress the principals that have allowed Eaton Federal to become the premier bank in its market: honesty and integrity, outstanding service, community involvement, meeting the needs of its customers and always keeping the customer’s best interest in mind,” — from the EFSB mission statement. Second in command is Cathy Felder. Felder, the assistant manager, is another Nashville native and Eaton Federal “lifer” with 37 years. “We’re a team; she’s my right arm,” said Meade. “And her memory,” added Felder with a grin. The rest of the team is comprised of Nicole Bayha, Megghan Ravan and Catalina Robles. Accounts and services cover a gamut of needs from personal to business. There’s even a Kid’s Club. With each deposit children earn a prize. There is a special gift on their birthday, a quarterly newsletter and events and contests held several times per year. Kids may have waved to Penny Saver who is often spotted in local parades. Making sure every child has footwear is the current community fundraiser at Eaton Federal. Donations are pouring in. Last year 950 kids were given new shoes to begin the school year. This year the goal is to raise $10,000 corporate wide, said Bayha. In addition to shoes, there is a backpack drive held in conjunction with the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. New backpacks in every size, shape and description are filled with back to school items. “My office is converted into a store,” said Meade. ‘The kids go in one at a time and select their backpack.” Other community activities include a warming tree at Christmas; a pumpkin decorating contest in the fall and in the spring children are given sunflower seeds to plant. Pictures of the full-grown plant are often shared with the staff. Eaton Federal Savings Banks offers a full line of products for personal and business accounts, online and mobile banking, retirement planning and a full line of mortgage and other loan products. “The key to achieving our mission is developing and maintaining an outstanding staff whose interests are aligned with those of the bank. Eaton Federal achieves this by providing a positive work environment with good pay and benefits, ongoing training and support and sufficient challenges and opportunities to keep our staff motivated and engaged,” from the corporate philosophy. Meade and her staff seem to embody this statement. “I’ve never even thought of going anywhere else,” said Meade. The Nashville location is on 109 South Main. Lobby hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Drive through is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 to noon. There is also a 24 hour ATM. For more information call the branch at 517­ 852-1830 or visit them online at www.eatonfed.com. 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 PENNINGTON Bobcat & Backhoe 201 N. Main Street 517-852-0820 Hickey Electric, Inc. 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 Meet the staff of Eaton Federal Savings Bank on Main Street in Nashville. (From left) Dawn Meade, manager; Cathy Felder, assistant manager; Megghan Ravan, teller; Nicole Bayha, head teller and Catalina Robles, teller. 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 MVP maple valley pharmacy 219 N. Main Street 517-852-0845 Mulberry Fore Golf Course & Banquet Center This is Penny Saver. Penny Saver, mascot of Eaton Federal Savings Bank, loves a parade. Penny Saver waves to the crowds at the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival this past April. 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 Full Service Center • Auto Sales "We Keep You Moving" Oil Changes • Gas •Tires • Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00 • 517-852-9446 106 S. Main Street -/--N ashville family Medicine Eaton Federal Savings Bank is a member of the Nashville Route 66 Business District. The Nashville location is on 109 South Main. Affiliated with Pennock Physician Network 750 Durkee Street 877-850-7055 ’Streetside ‘Pizzeria, NASHVILLE check out our carry-out specials 11807 Carlisle Hwy 119 N. Main Street 517-852-0540 517-852-1858 free delivery up to 5 miles Shane Gillean Owner smgillea@yahoo.com 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 Two <?s 517-852-9910 225 N. Main Street Foreign and Domestic Repair 204 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517-852-3161 207 N. Main Street Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 Shane's Automotive Service 228 N. Main Street Local businesses supporting each other 517-852-9928 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-07-25.pdf 02f084554acc9018a5ee3d1c0037c5f3 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY new Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 30, July 25, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Group Cares volunteers make improvements across Nashville by Shari Carney StaffWriter It has been two years in the making, but due to the perseverance and persistence of the Nashville Planning Commission, several resi­ dents have benefited from this year’s Group Cares Work Camp. Two years ago, a work camp was conducted in nearby Hastings. Youth and adult volun­ teers from 11 out-of-state churches arrived Sunday, July 19, in Hastings. Four of the churches are in Minnesota, three in Illinois; one each in Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina and New York. Of the groups, six are Lutheran, two United Methodist, one Catholic, one Presbyterian and one United Church of Christ, said Marcia Szumowski from First United Methodist Church in Hastings, which helped bring the volunteers to Barry County. A taco and potato bar sup­ per was served in the Hastings High School cafete­ ria to the 240 participants upon their arrival last week­ end. The volunteers were divided into teams of nine or more, based on the size of the projects. Twenty-eight homes — nine in Nashville and 19 in Hastings — are getting fresh coats ofpaint or other much-needed repairs as part of this week’s work camp. The theme for the work camp is Reframing, said Craig Zellar, a youth pastor from Syracuse, N.Y., who is in Nashville this week with a team painting the home of Troy Brush. Brush is retired the Nashville Perched on a rooftop are Connor Wiegand (from left), Michael Coscino, Joe from the Nashville Department of Public Works. Worthington, Jack Kovach and Ben Farrar, members of the Group Cares Work See GROUP CARES, pg. 6 Camp. The group, all from out of state, takes a break to pose for a photo. They are painting a home on Main Street in Nashville. Wilkes the new leader of Lions athletic program by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Summer rains slowed the construction of the new track at Maple Valley Junior/Senior High School, but things are moving along smoothly once again. The new floor in the gym­ nasium is being sanded this week, and is on schedule to be painted next week. There are changes in the athletic office as well, as Landon Wilkes takes over the position of dean of students/athletic director from Duska Brumm, who has moved on to be the principal at Fuller Street Elementary and of the district’s Pathways High School. “It’s exciting, scary and overwhelming all rolled into one,” Wilkes said of taking over the position of athletic director at a time with so much going on in the pro­ gram. “I’ve got a lot of peo­ ple that have stepped up and are helping to make this tran­ sition easy for me.” Brumm is included in that list of helpers. “She left things in good shape for me to transition Kids represent Maple Valley well at Eaton County Fair Representing the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club at the Eaton County Fair in Charlotte are (first row, from left) Katie Cheeseman, Michaela Cheeseman, Brianne Rhodes, Aaron Rhodes, Dylan Underwood, (second) Madison Eye, Hazi Lynn Stephens, Logan Roth, Zach Underwood, Kylee Pierce, (third) Josey Terpening, Addison Ramey, Emma Franklin, Zhanna Reid, Abigail Eye, Kyra Stephens, Dominik Stephens, Cordell Frank, Tyler Kiplinger, (fourth) Bridget King, (back) Jake Martin, Jared Martin, Marcum Terpening, Dillon Terpening, Quentin Faynor, Matt Ramey, Cordell Frank, Payne Stephens and Andrew Hoyt. (Photo by Jody Franklin) See more photos on pages 8 & 9. into this job,” said Wilkes. Brumm took over as ath­ letic director in 2006. Wilkes is a 1988 graduate of Bellevue High School, where he was a three-sport athlete. He went on to play baseball at Olivet College. He graduated from Olivet with his teaching degree, and is currently taking more classes through Ohio University as me moves into an administrative position. Wilkes worked as an alter­ native education teacher at the Kellogg School, and spent time as an elementary school teacher in the system. Most recently, Wilkes has worked as a middle school social studies teacher. Even before the new job was posted, Wilkes had decided to not reapply for the job as varsity girls’ basket­ ball coach, a position he held for the last 12 seasons. Robb Rosin has taken over that position after a few years as the junior varsity girls’ coach. Wilkes went through the emotions of seeing someone else take over the basketball program at the end of the school year. “There were a few times when I walked by the gym and he was in working with some of the girls and it was tough, I’m not going to lie,” Wilkes said. “It was hard, because that was normally me doing that and there is somebody else doing it now, but it’s his program. It’s his program now. It’s not mine. Once I came to terms with that, it made it a lot easier.” Wilkes said he still plans to have major involvement with the local youth sports Landon Wilkes programs, and looks forward to getting those programs more integrated with the high school programs to get “everyone on the same page all the time and ensure that See ATHLETICS, page 3 In This Issue • New pastor for Nashville and Vermontville churches • Food service director and district receive award • Teen dies in farming accident; Ice cream social planned to benefit family �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, July 25,2015 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events beets, fruit cup, bun. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, July 27 Wednesday, July 29 Zesty chicken spinach salad, pasta salad, pineapple. Thursday, July 30 Oven fried chicken, potato salad, broccoli, combread, apple. Tuesday, July 28 Sloppy Jo, potato wedges, three bean salad, orange, bun. Wednesday, July 29 Potato crunch pollock, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, banana, whole wheat roll. Thursday, July 30 BBQ chicken thigh, tossed salad, com on the cob, water­ melon, combread. Friday, July 31 Hot dog, marinated veg­ etables, roasted potatoes, jello with fruit, bun. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, July 27 Tuesday, July 28 salad, Sliced ham with Provolone cheese, potato salad, apple­ sauce, bun. Friday, July 31 Tuna pasta salad, marinat­ ed vegetables, grapes, cook­ ie. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, July 27 Fish Veracuz with tomato sauce, rice, mixed vegeta­ bles, cauliflower, apple. Tuesday, July 28 Chicken tenders, roasted potatoes, green beans, orange, whole wheat bread. Wednesday, July 22 Swedish meatballs with sauce, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, chunky applesauce, cookie. Thursday, July 30 Cheese cubes with club crackers, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, cookie. Chicken pickled Smothered pork cutlet with gravy, combread and stuffing, sweet potatoes, broccoli, grapes. Friday, July 31 Thornapple Manor is currently accepting applications for RN or LPN Charge Nurses We have Full-Time, Part-time and PRN opportunities 1st, 2nd and 3rd shiftpositions available. We offer excellent wages, benefits, and working conditions. Applications can be completed Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in our business office, or downloaded from our website at wtvw.thomapplemanor.corn Thornapple Activities Calendar Monday, July 27 - Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Painting Club 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, July 28- Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 9 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; All ages YOGA 3 p.m. - Food service director and district receive award Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Delton: July Birthdays; Reminiscence. June Lesatz (left), director of Maple Valley Schools food service program, receives the Account of the Year Award for the Great Lakes Region from Amy Larson FMP I Chartwells kindergarten to 12th grade district manager. Lesatz and Maple Valley Schools is now one of five districts from across the country in the running for National Account of the Year. Wednesday, July 29 - 30 Thursday, July - Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/ Trivia. Nashville: TV Time. Friday, 31 July Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS You may also fax your resume to Human Resources at (269) 948-0265. EOE -------- M A N () R Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, stewed tomatoes, fruit crisp, fruit cup, whole wheat roll. 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The higher the RVP number of gasoline, the easier it is to vaporize and the worse it is for the environment. During the summer heat, the RVP of gasoline has to be especially low to keep it from boiling off. The ERA mandates an RVP maxi­ mum of between 9.0 PSI and 7.8 PSI for summer-grade fuel, de­ pending on the region. Some cities require even lower RVP. In Michigan this change occurs on June 1st and reverts back to Winter-Blend gasoline on September 15th each year. This affects eight counties in Southeast Michigan, Lenawee, Livingston, Ma­ comb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw and Wayne. During this time period gas stations in this area cannot sell gasoline that measures higher than 7.0 PSI RVP. Generally, the lower the RVP of a gas blend, the more it costs. Therefore, the more pure Summer-Blend gasoline will cost more, but, the cheaper Winter-Blend gasoline is worse for the environ­ ment. In rural areas this is not as prevalent as it is in more popu­ lated areas. Aditorial (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa I Maple Valley Youth Football camp and sign-up day ahead Maple Valley Youth Football is getting set to hold its final sign up event of the summer for any player, grades 3-8, interested in playing youth football. Sign up will take place at the Maple Valley practice field. In case of inclement weather, sign up will take place in the commons area of the high school. Cost for this year’s football season has been reduced. For players in need of their own jersey the cost will be $100. For play­ ers who already have their jersey, the cost will be $70. Sign up time is from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. July 27. There will also be a free summer camp held July 27­ 29 each evening from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the football practice field at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School. Maple Valley Youth Football is also looking for coaching volunteers. Adults may sign up for open posi­ tions during the youth sign up dates. Maple Valley Youth Football hopes that each child’s and families experi­ ence, is one of a positive manner. The program values any suggestions, observa­ tions and contributions any­ one may have to improve the Seasonal Co-Op A “A little store with a whole lot more” 301 S. Main St., Nashville • 517 (across from Dollar General) 490-9702 Saat. urdtay Farmera s Ma a arake5030t 9am-lpm VENDORS WANTED ------------------------------- Hours: ———----------Tues. - Thurs. llam-5pm * Fri. 1 lam-7pm • Sat. 9am-2pm program for future years to come. Children’s safety is the number one priority for the program. Every decision made needs to be balanced with the demands of playing the sport offootball. Coaches will be working closely with the high school program to provide players with the safest equipment, tackling instruction and practice man­ agement. Contact Landon Wilkes with any questions at 269­ 420-1776. Area students make honors list at SVSU More than 2,000 students at Saginaw Valley State University were named to the deans’ list for the winter 2015 semester. To be eligible, a student must take at least 12 credit hours and carry a semester grade point average of 3.4 or better. Local students who quali­ fied included: Nashville - Ivy Braden. Vermontville Jordan Woodman. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT A local nonprofit organization is in search of a highly motivated individual to lead and directs the administrative needs ofthe Board of Directors, President, and Busi­ ness Office. Responsibilities require advanced level ofMS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word), internet research skills, and project management skills, for the devel­ opment ofcomplex reports and presentations. The desired candidate also has: • An established reputation of honesty and integrity • Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills • Strong "donor" relations skills • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced changing environment. 4598 Send resume, along with a cover letter, until July 29,2015 to: Attn: Administrative Assistant PO Box 394, Hastings, MI 49058 RECEPTIONIST >A local nonprofit organization is in search of a highly motivated individual >who will answer and route incoming telephone calls. He/She will greet visi> tors to the office in a timely, responsible and courteous manner. This position > answers basic questions from grantees and donors, and provides a variety of ■ office support including but not limited to office management. Work hours > for this position are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with one unpaid lunch hour. >The receptionist is the person that will greet our constituents in person and • on the phone. As this person is the central information gatherer, they must be > committed to being in the office. •The desired candidate also has: > • An established reputation ofhonesty and integrity -; - • Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. ■ Send resume, along with a cover letter, until July 29, 2015 to: ;4600 Attn: Receptionist - PO Box 394, Hastings, MI 49058 Call 269-945*9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! �Just Say "As Advertised in Maple Vafley News’ SaWRtey. JUy 25,2015 — Page 3 New pastor for Nashville and Vermontville churches pH I Hl ijna i«ta cmbi^ m "M wa hlji I Mui H pit jtffUfflffii L Sun to Lit Ifflltat'HB Karen Kinney is the newly appointed pastor for Vermontville and Nashville United Methodist churches A* of July I, the two churches have entered into a two-point charge in which they will share a pastor and work together to spread the word of God and strengthen each other in their endeavors, whatever each church is working on, said Lois Hammonds and Diane Smith in a press release. Vermontville had been yoked with the Gresham church for 80-some years and Nashville has never been a part of a two-point charge, so this means big changes for both churches with exciting new possibilities. Pastor Kinney, her hus­ band. David, and daughter, Hannah, are from the Alma area and have been members of the Lincoln Road United Methodist Church in Riverdale. Pastor Karen has been a registered nurse who has a passion for caring for the elderly and has recently been employed at the Masonic Home in Alma. She also has worked with the pastor at Lincoln Road help­ ing in ministry and mission/outreach. She enjoys reading, traveling, and fami­ ly camping. David is now working at the Battle Creek store for Family Farm and Home. Hannah is 11 and will be entering the sixth grade at Maple Valley this fall. She likes to participate in 5K competitions and community theater. “Nashville UMC is very excited about the ministry of Pastor Karen,” said Nashville PPRC Chairperson Deb Graham. “We are enthu- can see positive th pening through ofour services, activities and committees doing God's work.” “Vermontville UMC feels blessed to have Pastor Karen and her family join us.” added Vermontville AdBoard Chairperson Lana Perry. “Nashville and Vermontville Churches will be a good compliment to each other as we learn and grow together to spread the Gospel as God directs us.” Pastor Karen is looking forward to getting to know Pastor Karen Kinney is the communities of the new pastor of Nashville and Vermontville, and being Nashville and Vermontville United Methodist involved with the youth and schools. Churches. “Watch for good things to come from the two churches siastic to see what God has as we learn, grow and experi­ planned for our future under ence new things together for her guidance. We are also the betterment of our com­ looking forward to sharing munes and to the Glory of time with VUMC. With both God." said Smith. Laura Scott is the winner of a gas grill as a thank you for shopping local. Don churches sharing a pastor we Rasey. owner of Hometown Lumber, presents the grill to Scott. The grill was provid- Local shopper scores a free grill ed by Hometown Lumber and the Nashville Route 66 Business District. The opportu­ nity to win a grill was presented by the business district in a shop local campaign from July 4 to 11. Dated receipts affixed to entry forms were dropped off at Carls, Hometown and Wheelers Marine Service. Teen dies in farming accidentIce cream social to benefit Hochstetler family Fourteen-year-old Martha Hochstetler died Tuesday, July 21, at approximately 4 p.m. from injuries sustained in a farm accident. Eaton County Deputies, EMS and Vermontville Township Fire Department members responded. The accident occured at N. Shaytown Road in Vermontville Township. “Hochstetler was working with family members to move straw bales from a farm wagon to the upper level of a bam.” said Eaton County SheriffTom Reich in a prepared statement. “She became entangled in a PTOdriven farm implement (ele­ vator) suffering fatal injuries and died at the scene. “The Eaton County Sheriffs Office wishes to express our condolences and deepest sympathy to the Hochstetler family and sur­ rounding community mem­ bers for the loss of Martha.” The Vermontville Lions Club, aka The Sweetest Club, is hosting the third annual Mark Siple Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Aug. I, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the vil­ lage sqaure at the park pavil­ ion. Homemade ice cream will be made by the Fred Yutzy family. Ice cream is by donation. All proceeds will be offered to the Jonathan Hochstetler family. Nashville Charmer A updated 1 112 story is now available by owner! win Mtatt Wt-tyita i®tei W-1* ATHLETICS, continued from page 1 l!rf W» ffiStt ggtfM 5*OT ^F«* ««*£? J « *£ we have opportunities for as many kids as we can have.” He took over the position July 1. Since then he has been getting schedules ready and making sure everything is ready for when coaches and students arrive for the first day of practice in August. Practices schedules aren't set yet. but Wilkes would like to remind every­ one that student-athletes must have a physical on file, dated after April 15, to par- ticipate in practices and con­ tests. “With my daughter and son getting older, I didn’t know how much more coaching I wanted to do at the higher levels, then all of this stuff kind of fell into place,” Wilkes said. “The job got posted, I applied and was lucky enough to receive the position.” Wilkes said one of his big focuses in his new position will be communication. Friday Night Specials I All-You-Can-Eat Cod. Perch, Shrimp, Clam Strips or Catfish jfe#l »>; Jr Nashville's Friendly Family Kestaanint with Family Prices! 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Saturday Night Specials Featuring Prime Rib. BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork & Dressing All dinners include Soup & Salad Bar “I would like to try to real­ ly work on those lines of communication between the school and the community. I think that’s a major thing, to keep everyone informed on what's going on.” he said. Part of that communica­ tion will come via a new Twitter feed and updates to the athletic program's Facebook page. “If we over inform the community sometimes I think that’s better than not informing them at all. I plan to keep those lines of com­ munication open between myself and the coaches, and let our coaches coach. We put them in positions, we've got a lot of great people here at Maple Valley that do a lot of great things, and we’ve got to continue to build on those positives that are going on right now.” The fall sports season offi­ cially beings Aug. 10, with the first day of football prac­ tice allowed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Afmima/ yarrf work leaves time to relax I on theporch! Recently updated with a modem decor this home is ready to move in!!! Three bedrooms, 1112 baths, kitchen, dining, basement! Tara McLinden 269.274.9101 517.812.1507 105 SHERMAN STREET - NASHVILLE, Ml OPEN HOUSES: SAT., AUG. 1,2015,3-5 PM • SUN., AUG. 2,2015,11AM-1PM POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT | $49,900 �Page 4 - Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, July 25, 2015 From the Pulpit What good is the Bible anyway? by Pastor Joseph Benedict Elementary schools update by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent Maple Valley Schools Although it is summer break, we have been working to be ready for students when school resumes on Sept 8. Schedules are being created to include class lists, daily routines, aca­ demic and behavior intervention supports. Updated curricu­ lum guides will be available soon on the website. Here is some additional information: • Preschool (Great Start Readiness Program) — Registration details are on the front page of the website. This program, housed at Fuller Street, will begin Sept. 14 and will run Monday through Thursday. • Class lists will be available the last week of August. Watch for postings on when and where they will be ready for review. • Building progress - Maplewood School is coming along quickly. Teachers will be able to be into classrooms in a few weeks. Fuller Elementary will not be ready until Aug. 28. Classrooms, during the open houses Sept. 2, may not be firstday ready, as in previous years. Bulletin boards, student names on lockers and desks may not be available, but rest assured by Sept. 8, the staff will be ready for children. • Young 5s to fourth grade will have all core subjects including reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. In addition, there will be deliberate time designated for inter­ ventions. Students needing extra help will get it during the school day and those on grade level will have expanded aca­ demic opportunities. All students will have physical educa­ tion, health, art, music, library, and computer times each and every week. • Fifth and sixth grades will be structured much like the middle school. Students will rotate in 45 minute class periods with all core subjects/academic interventions; students will have the option to take band. All students will have physical education, health, art, library, computer and music education each and every week. There will be a separate meeting for students and parents to sign up for band and complete sched­ ules. Meeting date to be determined. There will be a new mathematics curriculum called GO Math by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This series offers an engaging and interactive approach to cover the new state stan­ dards and ensures students can access content at appropriate levels of depth and rigor. All teachers will be trained on GO Math in August. Vermontville Bible Church 1 have heard it stated that the Bible is irrelevant, outdat­ ed, judgmental, narrow minded, and just plain useless. What good is it anyway? We no longer listen to it as a nation, we don’t care what it says and, if we are offended by what it says, we try to rip it out of context and change the meaning. Why can’t I just believe the things that I agree with, and forget about the other parts? I mean, God wants me to have fun and be happy, right? Why can’t I drink until I am wasted, lie about my wages, or take anoth­ er man’s wife? Why should I continue to live when life is tough? The reason I value the Bible is because every instruction in it is directly the Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16). It is vital to our growth as a Christian. The Bible is here to make us adequate, or complete. It makes us ade­ quate through teaching, reproving, correcting, and training us (2 Timothy 3:16). First of all, it teaches us what is right. It gives us a stan­ dard of absolute truth and it encourages us to act on the truth (James 1:21-25). Look up for yourself why King David loved God’s teaching (Psalm 119:97-105). Without biblical teaching we are left to our own desires and impulses, leading us to “following our hearts.” What does Jeremiah say about that (Jeremiah 17:9)? Secondly, the Bible reproves, which means it tells us what is not right. Truth sounds like hate to those who hate truth. I personally know that the Bible is relevant to call­ ing me out in a 21st Century sin. The Bible knows my thoughts and intentions (Hebrews 4:12). Proverbs 12:1 says, “Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.” Thirdly, the Bible corrects us and tells us how to get right. Correction is restoring something to its proper con­ dition (Matthew 18:15). The purpose of correction is to make sinners useful in service to the Lord after a failure, and we all fail from time to time. Lastly, the Bible teaches us how to stay right. No one is ever made right by their own actions, but by faith in Jesus Christ who enables them to pursue righteousness. Fill your minds with righteous things (Philippians 4:8). What good is the Bible anyway? It is profitable. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Fair continues fun dirough Saturday Ellis Braden of Vermontville uses all of his strength to earn a top spot in the pedal tractor pull during Wednesday. Others flipped for the rides on the packed midway. The fair ends Saturday, July 25, with a variety of events filling the day. Events Saturday include the supreme showmanship contest, great 4-H race, fire department waterball contest, antique tractor demon­ strations, pole vault contest, livestock fashion show and plenty of other rides and attractions. Taste of Barry County will give visitors a plateful of local grown or pro­ duced food. The last night of the grandstand will feature the demolition derby. Fair admission is $5 per adult with children 12 and younger free. Grandstand admission for the demolition derby is $9 per person in addition to the fair admission. (Photos by Julie Makarewicz) DOBBIN'S AtOetco COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News action ads! 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 infor­ mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed SL, Nashville Sunday School................................10 a.m. Sunday: AM. Worship.............. j.............1 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 ot M-66 on Baseline) Church Service....................... ......9 a.m. Sunday School....................... 1030 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities.1 Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.......................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: AM. Worship........... P.M. Worship........... ........ 11 ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship.................................................... 7 PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE July 25 Aug. 3 Aug. 6 Aug. 7-9 Show of Champions Contest, 8:30 p.m., Expo Center The Great Race, 1 p.m., Expo Center Livestock Fashion Show, 3 p.m., Expo Center Taste of Barry County, 5 p.m., Expo Center Culinary Art Classes begin Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center State Horse Show, MSU Pavilion GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips SL, Nashville Sunday School 9:45 am. AM. Senrice.................................. 11 a.m. P.M. Senrice.................................... 6 p.m. Wed. Senrice.................................. 7 p.m. 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 am. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone:(517)852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship............................. 11 am. Evening Worship.............................. 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. UVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 am. Children's Sunday School: 9:30 am. Adult Sunday School: 1050 am. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Senrice....................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School......................... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR GARY SIMMONS PASTOR NANCY FRANCHER Parsonage: 517-852-0685 110S. Main SL, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 10.00 am Church Service 11:00 am. ...... Fellowship KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE All Are Welcome! PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Banyville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (112 mile East ot M-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School ............. 10 AM. Service... ........ 11:15 P.M. Senrice... ............... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY Uh Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes & Models LOCATED 945-0191 O JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. Sunday Worship . 830 am We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 years experience 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship..................................... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.............................. 9:30 am. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main SL, Vermontville Sunday School............................. 9:45 am. Worship Senrice....................................... 11 Sunday Evening Senrice................. 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Senrice.............. 630 p.m. AWANA :30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH Sunday Services: ...................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ................ 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all senrices. Worship....................................... 9.-45 am. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE Now offering factory dealer computer programing for RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship 1030 a.m. Evening Worship ... ... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Senior lunch, 2nd Tuesday at noon & Community Dinner, 3rd Tuesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-726-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 am. 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(Photo by Kimberly Stewart) ries the youth and the com­ “It’s indescribable,” said Washington Street. Brush as he looked around at “It’s about outreach and munity members who share workers busily scraping and personal growth,” said Clark. and the love they feel from applying a coat of white Erica Nartker is the direc­ each other. Residents are so paint. When asked what tor for this year’s project. thankful, and the kids get to color he had hoped for, he Nartker, who lives in do this all because they love near Mount Jesus.” said, “I didn’t care if it was Shepherd, The work ended Friday green with purple polka­ Pleasant, has been participat­ ing in a work camp every with a celebration in the dots.” “We’re very thankful to be year since 1997 when she evening with homeowners at Hastings High School. here,” added Zellar from his was in the eighth grade. perch on a ladder leading up “I come back every year in See next week’s issue of to the second story. “We’re some capacity or another,” the Maple Valley News for having beautiful weather and said Nartker. “I love the sto- more on the story. a God-bonus with this shade tree.” Zellar said the theme of Refraining is to look at Jesus Two members of the Nashville Planning Commission, Ben Page (left) and Gary a different way by looking outward and helping others White, assist with repairs to this home on Reed Street in Nashville. as Jesus did. “Jesus looks for us,” said Zellar, “the lost, down or depressed. Often it is in help­ ing others and sharing God’s love that we help ourselves.” Emily Wagner, a first-year work camp participant from Naperville, Ill., said Brush and his wife told them they had been praying for some­ one to come and help them with their home. “Mrs. Brush said their I The Tony Dunkelberger Memorial Scholarship prayers have been answered, I Foundation would like to say Thank You. Please be £ and our being here has shown her God is real,” said sure to shop and support all these great local Wagner. businesses. Thank You to all the golfers, without you Kate Clark, from Plymouth, Minn., said for these scholarships would not be possible her it is a mixture of working Kate Clark, from Plymouth, Minn., has joined with 240 with others and helping in Nashville V.F.W. Steve Augustine the name of Jesus. Her group volunteers from out of state to help homeowners with Purple Rose Massage MOO-ville was assigned the task of maintenance projects. Clark is painting this home on Hometown Lumber All That Glitters Floral painting a two-story home on Washington Street in Nashville. Maple Leaf Shirley’s Chuckwagon Nashville Family Chiropractic Hastings City Bank Kelly Fuel Carl’s Supermarket of Nashville iCourt-Side i Kent Oil Trumble Agency Nashville Locker Mulberry Fore Golf Course Two J’s R&D’s Pizza Route 66 Antiques Good-Time Pizza Shell of Nashville Ben Page Mike Desrochers Brian & Gale Chaffee Shelly Callton, Linda Dunkelberger Mary & Scott Cole Benedict Family Syrup Simple ple S Sweet Bakery Eaton Federal Bank C-Store Carl’s Supermarket of Lake Odessa Maple Valley High School Piglet Scooters Duey’s Party Store Envy Salon Rip’s Steak House Ewing Garden Ctr. Main Street Salon (Cheryl, Becky & Megan) State Rep. Mike Callton Lisa’s Cafe Ken’s Standard Janelie’s Hair Salon and Tanning (Angie & Kathy) Meijer of Charlotte Maple Valley Pharmacy Mike Silsbee Greg Dunkelberger, Sherry, Marie, Jeff & Lori, & Rose (VFW) Mark Jorgenson, Valley Plows & More 4863 Steve Weber (from left) gives instruction to Jose Fuentes on stair construction. They are assisted by Tom Shepherd, site coach, at this home on Middle Street in Nashville. Weber is from Naperville, III., and Fuentes hails from Liverpool, N.Y. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, July 25,2015 — Page 7 Area students receive degrees from WMU /Several local students ful­ dietetics; Christina J. Piper, filled requirements and bachelor of arts, communica­ earned degrees from Western tion studies and bachelor of Michigan University during arts, gender and women’s April commencement cere­ studies. monies. Hastings — Lyndsey Jean Many ofthe students grad­ Carpenter, master of arts, uated with honors. educational technology; Designations for honor stu­ Caroline Victoria Carter, dents are: Cum laude, 3.50 to bachelor of science, biology; 3.69 grade point average; Joshua Thomas Coenen, magna cum laude, 3.70 to bachelor of science, exercise 3.89 GPA; and summa cum science; Allyson Marie laude, 3.90 to 4.0 GPA. Ellsworth, bachelor of sci­ Local students receiving ence, psychology; Jordan D. degrees included: Johnson, bachelor of science Bellevue — Stephanie Gail in chemical engineering Stanfield, bachelor of social energy management; work, magna cum laude. Jonathan R. Kalmink, bache­ Charlotte — Benjamin lor of arts, environmental Blair Bellinger, bachelor of studies, magna cum laude, arts, social studies: second­ and bachelor of arts, political ary education, magna cum science: American public Shelf clouds rolled over Maple Valley from early to late morning Saturday, July 18. According to the laude; Brian Edwin St. John, policy, magna cum laude; Apshleyy, R. Lgewis, bachelor of AccuWeather website, a shelf cloud is a low, horizontal wedge-shaped cloud, associated with a thunderstorm gust master of science, engineer­ ing management; Nicholas science, general psychology; front. M. Thompson, master of Jamie L. Nixon, bachelor of arts, career and technical arts, religion, cum laude; education. Darryl Lynn Tietz, master of Dowling — Terin Ashlee business administration, Norris, bachelor of science, management. move over Joyful Sounds at Gresham UMC Aug. 9 Saturday, August 1st Vermontville Lions Club will host the 3rd Annual Community Mark Siple Ice Cream Social Featured will be homemade ice cream by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Yutzy All proceeds will be given to the Jonathan Hohstetler Family Village Park Pavilion 2:00 to 4:00 pm Please plan to attend All are invited to hear the Joyful Sounds who will sing at Gresham United Methodist Church Sunday, Aug. 9, at 9:30 a.m. The Joyful Sounds quartet is a gospel singing group that will appeal to young and old alike, said Pastor Bryce Feighnor. The group is com­ prised of David Price Jr., Jim Dell, Dennis Kelch, and Rick Blankenship. “Their ministry is to sing and encourage God’s people in a day when it is sorely needed,” said Feighnor. “They have made many friends as they travel from place to place.” Gresham United Methodist Church is located at 5055 Mulliken Road in Charlotte. For more informa­ tion call 517-652-1580. IVaslrville hsu The Joyful Sounds will perform at Gresham United Methodist Church Sunday, Aug. 9 We are pleased to announce that J. Daniel Woodall, DO, MPH, has joined the Pennock Physician Network as a physician at Women's Health First, providing comprehensive care for women of all ages. Specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Woodall received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Michigan State University and completed his residency through Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners at Spectrum Health In Grand Rapids. Dr. Woodall is currently accepting new patients. 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Emma Franklin assists Logan Roth in showing his sheep at this season’s Eaton County 4-H Fair. (Photo by Jody Franklin) Hannah Pixley, 12, is giving a bath to her steer, Zeus, at the Eaton County Fair. Katelynn Spencer, 16, is a member of the MVFFA. She is showing her horse, Lilly, at the Eaton County 4H Fair. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday. July 25,2015 — Page 9 Lyndi Rose, 16, is a member of the MVFFA. She is posing with her pigs at the Eaton County Fair. Haley Scott, 16, poses with Buster and Rosie at the Eaton County Fair. Maple Valley Beefers member Bryce Bignail poses with his steer, Francisco, at the Eaton County Fair. Tia James, 17, is a member of the MVFFA. She is at the Eaton County Fair with her pigs, Superman and Bacon. Josey Terpening is astride her mare Dale Evans at the Eaton County Fair. Josey is a member of the Vermontville Jr. Farmers 4-H Club. Rachel Varney, 16, poses with her pigs, Tank and Eeny, at the Eaton County Fair. Auzzie Fuller poses for a photo with her pig, Albert, at the fair in Charlotte July 16. Lexi Nelson, 16, is a member of the Maple Valley FFA. She is at the Eaton County Fair with her pigs, Marshmallow and Peaches. Chloe Hicks, Maple Valley FFA member, is showing her pigs, Wilbur and Sapphire, at the Eaton County 4-H Fair. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News ads! �Page 10 — Jusa Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday July 25. 2015 Memories of the Past History of Nashville shared with county The earliest white settlers in Nashville put down roots in the mid-1850s on the north bank of the Thornapple River, near the present-day Putnam Park area (center fore­ ground). The first frame building south of the river is believed to have been located on the northeast corner of the Main and Reed streets intersection (white building vis­ ible just across the road from the old 1881 grist mill). Leonard Stauffer, Nashville’s first merchant, operated a general store in his home there. Gradually the fledgling community spread southward and to the east, as seen in this circa-1898 photo taken atop the old standpipe water tower. This "Memories of the Past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News July 16, 1985. She wrote: Following is an installment of a two-part series on the history of Nashville compiled by this writerfor publication in the Barry County history book being published later this year [1985]. The book will feature personal histories of many Barry Countyfamilies, as well as community, busi­ ness and organizational his­ tories. Nashville, Barry County’s third largest town, nestles in the Thomapple River Valley with its eastern limits near the Eaton County line. It is located on two major trunk­ lines, M-66 and M-79, and MOST OFALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS ACE AUTO REPAIR*1 From Genera/ Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts 517-726-1500 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat. 8:00-1:00 5105 comprises parts oftwo town­ ships, Castleton and Maple Grove. Though Nashville is no longer served by a railroad, it owes both its name and its growth to an early local line, Grand River Valley Railroad. Though early pio­ neers opted to call the place Forest City for obvious rea­ sons, it finally was named for Garadus Nash, chief civil engineer for the GRVRR. He may have offered to plat the village in return for the honor (accounts differ) but he did not do the platting, and reasons for this are dis­ puted. However, the name stuck and became official when Nashville was incorpo­ rated March 26, 1869, in an act signed by Michigan’s governor, Henry P. Baldwin. Other names for the com­ munity considered but reject­ ed were Johnstown and Nashville’s population numbered 642 for its first official count in 1870. The rail­ road’s arrival triggered an unprecedented local building boom, and by 1880, the count had risen to 1,028. In this welcoming billboard from the 1950s era the village popula­ tion is listed at 1,374. The last official census in 1980 showed Nashville had 1,628 residents. Greggsville, the latter for stone mason in Nashville); pioneer developer George Samuel R. Clendenin and Gregg and his son Robert John Webster, both black­ who finally drew up the first smiths; Eli Mallett, a miller; village plats in 1865. Mr. Alanson Phillips and O.E. Nash resided in Nashville Phillips. (The latter two were only during the building of responsible for several ofthe the GRVRR line, which 10 subsequent additions to commenced with surveying the original village.) in 1866 and concluded with The land on which final construction in early Nashville stands was pur­ chased from the government 1869. The first white families to in 1836-7 for speculation. settle in Nashville put down From that time until the early roots north ofthe Thomapple 1850s no improvements River in what is now the were made. The Henry Putnam Park area. Charles Feighners built the first Hanchett and his brother frame house north of the Hiram appear to have been Thomapple River, in what is the first white residents with­ now the corporate limits of in what is now the corporate the village. Indians were limits of Nashville. They their nearby neighbors. The were operating a crude saw first blacksmith shop in the mill and living in a log house settlement was built in 1855 nearby when the second on what is now South Bridge white family, the Henry Street, west of the river, by Feighners, arrived in 1854. Clendenin; and for the next Henry’s brothers, Solomon century, Nashville was never and William, also were early without a blacksmith. pioneers. In addition to those Leonard Stauffer was the already named and the first merchant in Nashville. George B. Gregg family He operated a general store which included 13 children, in his home on the east side other early settlers were of Main Street, just north of Jacob Purkey (whose son what is now Reed Street. His Thomas later became a noted was the first frame building Maple Valley Youth Cheerleading Grades 3rd through 8th interested in cheering for the youth football program this fell. Sign-up date: July 27th Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Maple Valley Practice Fields Cost $50.00 First Practice August I Oth Contact Sarah Huissen 269-838-9326 One of the many physicians to serve Nashville was Dr. Carl K. Brown, seen in this mid-1920s photo outside of his North Main Street office. His untimely death at age 47 (in 1929) shocked and saddened the community. Brown’s brother-in-law Stewart Lofdahl came to Nashville from Chicago to assume his practice. Later the practice was taken over by Lofdahl’s partner Dr. Thomas Myers, who is now [1985] Nashville’s only physician. His office is still located in the same building once occupied by Dr. Brown. south of the river. Religious services were first conducted in Nashville in 1866 by Rev. J.H. Richards, a Methodist min­ ister from Kalamo, inside a partially completed grist mill owned by the Mallett family. The first church service held within a regular house of worship in Nashville was in 1870 at the Christian Church, still in service now as Trinity Gospel at 219 Washington St. In 1866 a notice was cir­ culated for the purpose of erecting a village school­ house, and it met with prompt response. The log building, situated west of what is now the Main Street business district near the swampy area adjacent to the river, was completed before dark on the appointed day. Miss Agnes Smith, later the wife of Nashville business­ man Charles M. Putnam, was the first teacher. She had 13 students at the outset, but within a year the number of pupils had risen to 56. In the summer of 1867, the site where Kellogg Elementary School now stands was cleared of timber and a two-room building erected. Two teachers were hired. By 1876, crowded conditions prompted the building of a small structure to house the primary depart­ ment. Nine years later, even larger quarters were needed. The two-story brick Union School was built. The little primary school building was moved in 1885 to a site on Maple Street where it still stands after 90 years use as The Nashville News office. A disastrous nighttime fire Feb. 5, 1902, destroyed the Union School and it was replaced later that year by a similarly styled brick build­ ing that continued to serve the community until consoli­ dation with Vermontville into the Maple Valley system in 1963. An addition to the old school was made in 1936 through the help ofthe W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and that unit still serves as a middle school. (The 1902 portion was razed in 1966.) Also currently in use in Nashville is the Fuller Street Elementary School built in 1952. Nashville’s junior and Continued next page �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, July 25,2015 — Page 11 Chronic wasting disease confirmed in NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICEsecond free-ranging white-tailed deer Take precautions during extreme heat J,k feu tat tt* Iwik ihtiijisii, He IEsk<m km liMlm M aMF&is tt«k itfottfeiHIJ iWi ate a&«m!c son isiairdci so ^Wnsri ■■tf kit® ill The dog days of summer are upon us and Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich offers these tips from the National Weather Service: • Slow down — reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. Children, seniors and anyone with health problems should stay in the coolest available place; not necessarily indoors. • Dress for summer. Wear lightweight, loose lifting, light to colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight. • Eat light, cool, easy to digest foods such as fruit or salads. • Drink plenty of water (not very cold), non-alco­ holic and decaffeinated flu­ ids, even if not feeling thirsty. If on a fluid restric­ tive diet or problems with fluid retention, consult a physician. • Use air conditioners or spend time in air-conditioned locations such as malls and libraries. Eaton County offers these cooling centers: Charlotte City Hall, 111 E. Lawrence, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., no pets; Eaton Senior Center, 804 S. Cochran, Charlotte Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., no pets; Lansing Mail, 5330 W. Saginaw, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., no pets; Meijer, contact store directors, Monday to Sunday, 24 hours, no pets; Eatran transports for seniors call 517-543-4145, Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., no pets; Eaton Rapids • Check on older, sick, or Medical Center, 24 hours, no frail people. pets; Olivet Public Library, Each year, dozens of chil­ Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 dren and untold numbers of p.m., no pets; Potterville City pets are left in parked vehi­ Hall, Monday to Friday 8 cles and die from hyperther­ a.m. to 5 p.m., no pets; mia. Hyperthermia is an Bellevue Village Hall, acute condition that occurs Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 when the body absorbs more p.m., no pets; Dimondale heat than it can handle. Village Hall, Monday to Hyperthermia can occur Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., no even on a mild day. Studies pets; Roxand Twp Hall, 100 have shown that the tempera­ Ionia St, Mullken pet ture inside a parked vehicle friendly, open as needed; can rapidly rise to a danger­ Vermontville Village Hall, ous level for children, pets Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 and even adults. Leaving the p.m., no pets; Vermontville windows slightly open does Township Library, Tuesday not significantly decrease the 1 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, heating rate. The effects can Thursday and Friday 11 a.m. be more severe on children to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to because their bodies have not 1 p.m., no pets; Village of developed the ability to effi­ Mulliken office, 263 Main ciently regulate internal tem­ Street — cold water avail­ perature. able and pet friendly; United Keep children, disabled Brethern Church, 8436 adults, and pets safe during Grand Ledge Highway in heat waves: Sunfield noon to 9 p.m. • Touch a child’s car seat daily. and safety belt before using Tips for staying cool: it to ensure it’s not too hot. • Use portable electric fans • Never leave a child unat­ to exhaust hot air from tended in a vehicle, even rooms or draw in cooler air. with the windows down, • Do not direct the flow of even for just a minute. portable electric fans toward • Teach children not to oneself when room tempera­ play in, on, or around cars. ture is hotter than 90 degrees. • Always lock car doors The dry blowing air will and trunks and keep keys out dehydrate someone faster, of children’s reach. endangering health. • Always make sure chil­ • Minimize direct expo­ dren have left the car when sure to the sun. Sunburn reaching the destination. reduces the body’s ability to Never leave sleeping infants dissipate heat. in the car. • Take a cool bath or • Remember pets. Make shower. sure all animals have plenty • Do not take salt tablets of fresh water and are able to unless specified by a physi­ move out of direct sunlight. cian. ifefe tit stt ita Hj Sbs flwMj W• ©jsuiztW® PJ al । w» -•"- fflfcp?-oliK^ The Michigan depart­ ments of Natural Resources (DNR) and Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) have confirmed a second free-ranging deer in Meridian Township (Ingham County) has tested positive for chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal neurological disease that affects white­ tailed deer, mule deer, elk and moose. This second case is a 2-year-old male found less than a mile from the ini­ tial positive female deer, confirmed this past May. Genetic testing is being con­ ducted to see if the two deer are related. “Finding this second posi­ tive deer is disappointing, however, not unexpected,” said DNR Wildlife Division Chief Russ Mason. “We will continue with our aggressive surveillance throughout the summer and fall. With the assistance of hunters, we hope to determine the distri­ bution of this disease.” To date, 304 deer have been tested in the Core CWD Area. Only two have tested positive for CWD. Upon the finding of the initial CWD positive deer, the DNR established the CWD Management Zone consisting of Clinton, Ingham and Shiawassee counties. Additionally, the Core CWD Area consisting of Lansing, Meridian, Williamstown, Delhi, Alaiedon and Wheatfield townships in Ingham County; DeWitt and Bath townships in Clinton County; and Woodhull Township in Shiawassee County, was created. Feeding and baiting of deer and elk are prohibited in the CWD Management Zone. Mandatory checking of deer will be required in the Core CWD Area during hunting seasons and restrictions will apply to the movement of carcasses and parts of deer taken in this area. “Michigan has a long tra­ dition of hunter support and conservation ethics. Now, with these CWD findings, that support is needed more than ever,” said Steve Schmitt, veterinarian-incharge at the DNR Wildlife Disease Lab. “Because hunters are often familiar with the deer herd locally, one of the best things they can do to help manage this disease is to continue hunt­ ing and bring their deer to check stations this season.” In the Core CWD Area, there is an unlimited antler­ less deer license quota and the deer license or deer combo licenses may be used to harvest antlerless or any antlered deer during firearm and muzzleloading seasons. Additional deer-check sta­ tions will be established in the Core CWD Area and the CWD Management Zone to accommodate hunters. To date, there is no evi­ dence that chronic wasting disease presents any risk to non-cervids, including humans, either through con­ tact with an infected animal or from handling contami­ nated venison. However, as a precaution, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization recommend that infected ani­ mals not be consumed as food by either humans or domestic animals. The DNR asks that the public and hunters continue to report deer that are unusu­ ally thin and exhibiting unusual behavior (for exam- ple, acting tame around humans and allowing some­ one to approach). To report a suspiciouslooking deer, call the DNR Wildlife Disease Lab at 517­ 336-5030 or fill out and sub­ mit the online observation report, found on the DNR website. DNR staff will continue with road-kill collection in the Core CWD Area. To report road-kills found in the Core CWD Area call the Wildlife Disease Hotline at 517-614-9602. Leave a voicemail with location information and staff will attempt to pick up carcasses on the next open business day. More information on CWD, including Michigan’s CWD surveillance and response plan and weekly testing updates, are available at www.michigan.gov/cwd. For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/ busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700. Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: LO­ TUS, Water Lilies, KOI & GOLDFISH, plus all pond supplies. APOL'S WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, MI. (616)698-1030. Wednesday-Friday 9am5:30pm, Saturday 9am- 2pm. Business Services GARAGE DOOR & OPENER Repair Special. $30 off broken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334­ 3574. Continued from previous page senior high students are bused to Maple Valley School, located in Eaton County, east of Nashville. The first physician in Nashville was Dr. John Palmer, who came there in early 1866, and was appoint­ ed its first postmaster June 29 of the year. The post office was opened in his home. Mail was received three times weekly via stage from Battle Creek until the railroad’s arrival in 1869. Since that time, Nashville’s post office has been located in a number of Main Street buildings. It currently is housed in a new post office dedicated in 1966. After Dr. Palmer’s tenure in Nashville, several other physicians served the com­ munity over the years. Among the best remembered are Dr. W.H. Young; Dr. H.P. Comfort; Dr. Edgar T. Morris (who came to Nashville fresh out of med­ ical school in 1898 and prac­ ticed there 60 years); Dr. Joseph T. Goucher (who gained a measure of notori­ ety by his conviction in 1888 of attempted grave robbery allegedly for medical speci­ with the outside world, and mens, at Barryville many old-timers recall as Cemetery); husband and many as four passenger wife team, Drs. John I. and trains daily between Jackson Minnie Baker; Dr. Francis F. and Grand Rapids. Shilling; Dr. Pultz, who Nashville’s population opened a small hospital on jumped from 642 in 1870, State Street; Dr. Carl K. with 75 new structures erect­ Brown, a beloved family ed between April and physician whose sudden October. By 1900 the census death in 1929 shocked the had risen to 1,164; in 1980 it community; Dr. Stewart is 1,628. [In the 2000 U.S. Lofdahl, Brown’s brother-in­ Census, Nashville had 1,684 law, who came from Chicago residents. In the 2010 to assume his practice and Census, it was back to 1,628] later returned to Chicago leaving the Nashville office in the hands of an associate, PUBLISHER’S Dr. Thomas Myers, who still NOTICE: maintains it. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is Nashville’s growth is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan directly tied to the arrival of Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal to advertise “any preference, limitation or the first train Jan. 26, 1869, discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or the date regular service was marital status, or an intention, to make any such established from Jackson on preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living the newly built Grand River with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women Valley Railroad line. The and people securing custody ofchildren under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept railroad later became any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ Michigan Central, then New tion of the law. Our readers are hereby informed York Central and more that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report recently, Conrail, but it is no discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at longer operational, the tracks 616-451-2980. The HIT) toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. having been removed in 1984 and 1985. 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Flowers and benches invite a spot to sit and visit at the entrance to Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe. Shirley’s Chuckwagon Cafe is on Main Street. The banner indicates membership in the Nashville Route 66 Business District. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Prompt, professional, friendly and courteous service forms the framework of the mission of Janette Brodbeck and Jay Kimble owners of Shirley’s Chuckwagon Cafe. Kimble and Brodbeck purchased the restaurant in 2012 and made a promise they would not change the biscuits and gravy recipe. “When I travel I don't go to chains,” said Jay. “I go to mom and pop places like this.” Jay is a retired corrections officer and former owner of Schoolhouse Inn in Lake Odessa. “I was retiring and needed to keep busy, she is a great cook and baker and wanted to create a full-time job.” “I would drive by this place on my way to college in Battle Creek,” said Janette. “I told Jay about it and he said, ‘Let’s go down and check it out." Their interest peaked when they discovered the small, clean establishment. The call was made and a deal struck. The restaurant offers homemade items from scratch. The potatoes are boiled and peeled on­ site. Fresh baked goods and desserts are made daily by Janette. “We’ll make your omelet any way you want it,” added Jay. A specialty breakfast item, created by Janette, is called Bonanza. It is French toast made with homemade banana bread, smothered in strawberries, bananas and topped with whipped cream. For National Pancake Week the cafe offered a different pancake each day. The apple cinnamon recipe made it to the menu. Travelers from as far away as Florida, Colorado, Pennsylvania and New Jersey have stopped for a meal at Shirley’s. “To maintain a clean, comfortable and well maintained premises for our guests and staff. To provide a fair priced, nutritional, well-prepared food using only quality fresh ingredients. To ensure that all guests and staff are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve,” are promises from the restaurant’s mission statement. “Greeting and thanking each guest for the opportunity to serve them. By maintaining the objectives we shall be assured of a fair profit that will allow us to contribute to the community we serve.” One way the owners have contributed is by telling their guests about the benefits Nashville has to offer. “I ask them if they realize they are in the hometown of the world record breaking ice cream sundae,” said Janette. As members of the Nashville Route 66 Business District Jay and Janette eagerly promote the neighborhood of businesses they are connected to. The menu offers items including flap jacks, waffles, French toast and omelets to burritos, burgers, soups sandwiches and Friday night fish and shrimp dinners. Shirley’s is open seven days a week 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday until 8 p.m. In the near future the building will receive a coat of red paint to emulate a bam said Jay. In the meantime passersby may view the plentiful flowers adorning the building. Inside is filled with Chuckwagon memorabilia. Janette’s Bunkhouse is adjacent to the cate. This is a one bedroom accommodation that can sleep up to six. It is for rent by day, week or month with the bonus of meal discounts at Shirley’s. Shirley’s is on 202 N. Main St. “Like” them on Facebook, visit the website at http:// shirleyschuckwagoncafe.net/, email is shirleychuckwagoncafe@yahoo.com or call 517­ 852-2201. The website includes the full menu options and upcoming events in the area. PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES NORHING TOGETHER, SERVING YOU Two Q's 517-852-9910 228 N. Main Street Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 517-852-9928 225 N. Main Street 723 S. 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Main Street 517-852-9207 o£ Nashville Your Hometown Grocer SI7-SS2-1991 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-08-01.pdf 11a3c3cc54eafe0f9cb0bed678430b3b PDF Text Text MAPLE Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 31, August 1,2015 Group Cares wraps up work camp with celebration The Maple Valley Marching Lions tear down a decrepit porch from this home on Reed Street. In its place is a wheelchair ramp and new steps and landing. (Photo by Kimberley Stewart) by Shari Carney and Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writers Some 235 youth and adult volunteers from 11 churches in six states made a differ­ ence in the lives of 19 home­ owners in Hastings and nine in Nashville during the 2015 Group Cares Work Camp held Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 24. During the week, the vol­ unteers painted the exterior of houses, fixed and painted ceilings and drywall, repaired, replaced or built decks and porches and more. A representative from Group Cares said the volunteers donated a total of 7,000 hours of community service in Hastings and Nashville. By Thursday morning, First United Methodist Church Pastor Mark Payne, whose church was instru­ mental in bringing Group Cares to Hastings, had visit­ ed each site. “There have been some extensive paint jobs, and some of the teams have already finished their proj­ ects so they have been sent to sites that still have a lot of work to do yet,” he said. “This has been an over­ whelmingly positive experi­ ence; every homeowner I have talked to has been thrilled about what is being done.” But, that wasn’t all the volunteers did, they also Troy and Elizabeth Brush’s home on Main Street in Nashville has received a fresh coat of paint and new front steps. Teen volunteers pose with the owners on the final day of Group Cares Work Camp. conducted a food drive and collected 768 items for the Hastings Food Pantry at First United Methodist Church. Patti Branham, site coor­ dinator for Nashville, said area church youth groups raised money for thank-you gifts for the volunteers. “The idea was that since 100-plus teenagers were coming from across the nation to help our communi­ ty, we thought it would be a good idea for our teens to show their appreciation,” said Branham. “Each of the Group Cares Nashville team and I, Jim Erwin, Ben Page, was given a 3.5-ounce bottle and Gary all helped with of Maple Valley syrup to prep work, power washing, take home.” tearing off a porch, clearin g Karen Roll was the church brush/bushes away, picking liason for Nashville and up ladders, placing them at Tannet Hodge was the hospi­ the sites as needed. Several tality chair. Another way families from the community Nashville citizens thanked helped with the loaning of the volunteers was by sup­ their ladders, power wash­ plying a pulled-pork lun- ers.” cheon Friday. Gary White, The porch on a Reed owner of Green Light Street home was tom off by Driving School, provided the members ofthe Maple Valley pork, and the VFW donated Varsity Football team. In its the use of its facility. “Glenn [Patti’s husband] See GROUP CARES, pg. 6 Reid’s record for quillback broken after less than a month The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recent­ ly confirmed yet another new state-record fish, again for quillback carpsucker. This marks the fifth state-record fish caught in 2015 - although two ofthose records have been for quillback carpsucker on the same body of water. The state record for this species was broken by a fish caught by Blake Wilson of Lake Ann, Michigan, on Hardy Dam Pond in Newaygo County Thursday, July 16, at 11:42 p.m. The previous state-record quillback carpsucker was caught by Garrett Reid of Nashville - also on Hardy Dam Pond — June 20. Reid’s fish weighed 8.52 pounds and measured 24 inches. Dylan Kennedy sold his 1,345-pound grand champion steer for $4.25 per pound to Wilson, like Reid, was Three Brothers Pizza. Pictured with Kennedy are RJ Masselink (from left) and Paul bowfishing. Wilson’s fish and Mike Ordway of Three Brothers Pizza. Eighty-five steers were sold during the weighed 9.42 pounds and measured 25 inches. The large animal sale Friday at the Barry County Fair. Grand champion steer of the Barry County Fair record was verified by Heather Hettinger, a DNR fisheries biologist out of Traverse City. “This is another example of the unique fishing oppor­ tunities we have in Michigan - particularly in the northern Lower Peninsula,” said Scott Heintzelman, the DNR’s Central Lake Michigan Management Unit manager. “More and more people are enjoying the sport of bow­ fishing and this water body’s quillback population, but Hardy Dam Pond also pro­ duces really nice panfish, walleye, bass, pike and other species.” The DNR reminds See RECORD, pg. 5 In This Issue • Feral cat neuter program continues in local townships • Fuller Street Elementary being readied for students • Sunshine parties celebrates Vermontville's lovely ladies • Health department announces changes to TOST program �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 1,2015 Health department announces changes to TOST program Changes are coming to the Time of Sale or Transfer pro­ gram following unanimous approval of an initiative at last week’s monthly meeting of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. According to a news release from the health department, over the next few weeks, staff will work to implement the changes using three new evaluation categories: • No action required — for sites where authorization is provided to transfer the property. • Action required — for properties having a problem that must be corrected before authorization will be provid­ ed. • Action recommended — for properties where authori­ zation is provided to trans­ fer, but on which the health department has found condi­ tions of potential concern and recommends serious consideration be given to making changes. In addition to the new cat­ egories, the health depart­ ment has developed a main­ tenance agreement option that can be used when spe­ cific issues need to be addressed before a transfer happens. This agreement is an alternative to escrow for certain conditions. Following a review ofthe various types of conditions that previously resulted in a “failure,” the health depart­ ment has reclassified some of those conditions to the new Action Recommended category and some to the No Action Required category. Others will be considered necessary maintenance. These changes come after a year of seeking input from residents, stakeholders such as Realtors, evaluators and installers, and from the health department staff. Core to these changes is a renewed emphasis on improved com­ munication between all par­ ties involved in a sale or transfer. Communication will be streamlined and sim­ pler language will be used to assist all parties in under­ standing what is happening throughout the process. “The TOST program is an effective tool in finding environmental health haz­ ards and assuring the suc­ cessful completion of cor­ rective actions,” said Regina Young, the department’s environmental health direc­ tor. “We are committed to making the program better for public health.” Expectations for the Time of Sale or Transfer program when the health department implemented it in 2007 were that it would provide a tool to find public health hazards, including failed sewage sys­ tems and illicit connections that contaminate surface waters, as well as hazards associated with onsite wells and unplugged, abandoned wells. According to the health department, within the first three years, the program was successful at stopping the illegal discharge of 26.7 mil­ lion gallons of sewage from sites with no sewage system Tim Smith (from left), Carl Pease, Denny Swartz, Dennis Warner, and Adam and illicit connection sites. Dittemore representing local Masonic lodges picnic in Bellevue. At the five-year milestone, 98 million gallons of illegal discharges had been stopped and, at the seven-year mark, more than 210 million gal­ lons of sewage from illegal ing in schools, providing Freemasons from were built by stonemasons. discharges had been stopped. “A Mason is oathbound to safety programs for our chil­ Nashville, Bellevue and That sewage is no longer Kalamo met for a picnic build his life and character dren or outstanding senior being dumped into lakes, recently in what organizers with the same care and preci­ living service. streams, rivers, ditches, field “Masons are dedicated to hope will become an annual sion that stonemasons used tiles and wetlands. event. Freemasonry is a com­ to construct the great cathe­ becoming better men with For more information mitment to character and a drals and temples centuries firm moral and ethical val­ about the TOST program, ,concern for others, said Pat ago,” said Pat. “Michigan ues. Freemasonry is not a call the environmental health Warner, wife of Freemason Masons continue to build a religion but 'must affirm a division ofthe health depart­ Dennis Warner. She said, better world by building bet­ belief in deity according to ment, 269-945-9516, or visit Masons reach back to ter communities. Whether their own particular faith.” the environmental health tab Medieval times when the it’s scholarships, assistance at www.barryeatonhealth .great cathedrals of Europe with community needs, tutororg. Local Freemasons meet for picnic Eaton County library distribution increases The Vermontville Township Library will be among the Eaton County entities enjoying an increase in penal fine revenue in 2015. Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson announced this week that the county received $502,642 for 2015, up from $394,634 a year ago. The payout is required by law and reflects amounts collected from state criminal and civil infractions within the county. The Vermontville library will receive $18,168 as its share of the payment. Other libraries receiving payments and their amounts are: Bellevue Township, $14,693; Capital Area District, $22,082; Charlotte Community,$142,794; Delta Township District, $151,167; Dorothy Hull, $31,896; Eaton Rapids Public, $24,321; Grand Ledge District, $54,337; Mulliken District, $8,620; Potterville- Benton Twp District, $25,249; Sunfield Distict, $9,315. The 1963 Michigan State Constitution requires that all penalties collected for viola­ tions of state penal law be divided by court costs, statu­ tory fees, and penal fines. The penal fines are placed in a library fund to support pub­ lic libraries and a county law library, as required by Public Act 59 of 1964, Public Act 236 of 1961, and Michigan Compiled Law 600.4851. The Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries sends a listing of eligible libraries and their associated population to the county trea­ surer’s office each year in July. The treasurer is then required to pay local libraries their share of total collected fines and interest by Aug. 1. “Library districts will undoubtedly welcome the increased, distribution this year,” said Robinson. “These amounts are determined by a percentage of county popula­ tion living in a specific area, which the library agrees to serve. The population total is set by the census.” The treasurer is custodian of all county funds. By Michigan statute, the treasur­ er also collects delinquent property taxes, is the custodi­ an of all property tax rolls and certifications, and man­ ages the issuance of dog licenses for Eaton County. Robinson, also serves on the Eaton County Elections Commission, EC Building Authority, and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. For more information about library penal fines and distributions, contact him, at rrobinson@eatoncounty.org, or call (517) 543-4250. Vermontville Library ends summer with puppet show Tuesday Summer reading is wind­ ing down at the Vermontville Township Library, but will go out with a bang when Greg Lester’s Puppet Adventures take the stage for the live action puppet show, Jack and the Beanstalk on Tuesday evening. Lester studied acting, directing and stage craft at Western Michigan University. After graduation, he studied three years with a puppet master, gathered knowledge from a sculptor, and guidance from a profes­ sional seamstress. After he created a fully staged puppet performance, including musical and lighting effects, the Greg Lester’s Puppet Adventures show began to tour. “This handcrafted puppet play tells the story of Jack who becomes a hero when he climbs up a magical bean­ stalk and begins a spectacu­ lar journey up through the clouds,” says Lester. “Jack discovers a magnificent cas­ tle with golden geese, hoards of riches, a magical singing harp, and a cruel and goofy giant. Jack learns there is more to himself than he had ever guessed.” The event will be held in the Vermontville Opera House on Tuesday, Aug. 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served after the event. Property for Tax Sale website launched A new Properties for Tax Sale feature has been added to the Eaton County government website to inform citizens about the availability of tax foreclosed property par­ cels. Click on the “Properties for Tax Sale live link on the www.eatoncounty.org/ departments/county-treasurer site. This will pinpoint the geo­ graphic location of 41 prop­ erties foreclosed on in 2015 to be auctioned by the Michigan Department of Treasury Thursday, Aug. 13. Browsers can find informa­ tion such as street addresses, legal descriptions, zoning codes, school district loca­ tions, and the state equalized values. “The site also shows the minimum bid amounts and links to photographs of the actual property where possi­ ble,” says Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson. “A link to auction disclosures and bidder information takes interested buyers to the State’s website for auction rules and regulations and bidding forms. Interested bidders should be cautious when buying parcels at a tax auction for a number of rea­ sons.” Bidders should read the Department of Treasury’s Rules and Regulations for tax foreclosed real property auctions posted at the Department ofTreasury web­ site at www.michigan.gov. The auction will be at the Ramada Lansing Hotel and Conference Center. More information is on the www. eatoncountytreasurer.org website. This release is provided as public information and does not substitute for the Department of Treasury’s Rules and Regulations fpr tax foreclosed real property auctions. All rules regarding tax-foreclosed property auc­ tions should be reviewed thoroughly and are subject to change. Listed properties are subject to change without notice. | Seasonal Co-Op "A little store with a whole lot more" 301S. Main St., Nashville • 517 490-9702 _________(across from Dollar General) Saturday, August 8th Art on the Scale" Painting Class Hubcap Flowers... 9:00 am... $5.00 ————————— Hours: -----------------------------Tues. - Thurs. 1 Iam-5pm • Fri. llam-7pm • Sat. 9am-2pm �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 1,2015 — Page 3 Sunshine parties celebrated Vermontville’s lovely ladies The oldest ladies in attendance at the annual Vermontville Sunshine Party Thursday are honored. They are (from left) Pearly Haywood, 94; Irene Hadden, 91; Ellen Hamme, 88; Grace Sprague, 96 and Lois Fisher, 85. ® M’aslati la ' *- Ewiostate ■ ti The 47th annual Sunshine Several ladies who are past Party, sponsored by the ladies residents of the area returned of the Methodist and the for the special day, including Congregational churches in some from as far away as Vermontville, was conducted Florida, Oregon and the Friday, with nearly 45 lades Upper Peninsula. attending. Ed and Edna Smith provid­ The party is held each year ed musical entertainment, to honor the elderly women singing “It Took a Miracle,” of the community with devo­ “Because He Lives” and tions, entertainment and fel­ “Gentle Shepherd.” lowship. Grace Sprague, 96, a for­ Returning speaker Helen mer Vermontville resident Boger gave devotions, speak­ who now resides in Lansing, ing about time, asking that was recognized as the oldest everyone make wise use of lady in attendance. their time. Other ladies honored for Party chairperson Martha their longevity were Pearl Zemke noted that, “I think Haywood, 94; Irene Hadden, it’s remarkable that 96, Ellen Hamme, 88 and Vermontville can do things Lois Fisher, 95. other towns don’t do,” she Zemke noted that 14 peosaid. “I don’t know of any pie in attendance were over other town that has' a party to 80 years of age. honor its older ladies.” Helen Boger, whose husband Paul was pastor of the Mary Fisher lit candles in This article was published Ed and Edna Smith sing inspirational music at the Vermontville Bible Church for eight years, spoke to those remembrance of eight ladies in the Maple Valley News Sunshine Party last week. in attendance at the party that has been held annually who have died in the past July 30, 1985. since 1938. year. i.iiiEHtisol) IktiS libtWi ■e r tasi Op IM tatWM tot battel1 Nashville Feral cat neuter program continues in area townships A $36,000 grant from PetSmart Charities and the continued financial help of the Barry County Humane Society will ensurethat the trap, neuter and return pro­ gram launched by the Barry County Animal Shelter sev­ eral months ago will contin­ ue. 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In addition to the PetSmart Charities grant, the Barry County Humane Society is adding a donation of $3,500 to the TNR effort, the soci­ ety’s final installment in a $20,000 gift made to the ani­ mal shelter over the past three years. The current grant will tar­ get 800 cats in eight Barry County townships: Woodland, Carlton, Irving, Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton. Volunteers will visit neighborhoods in those townships, asking home­ owners if they might be feeding or know of colonies of cats in those areas. The effort will rely on individual caretakers and residents to trap the cats and schedule an appointment with the animal shelter for the spaying, neu­ tering and vaccination pro­ cess. Traps are available at the animal shelter, where more information is available by calling 269-948-4885. Charmer A updated 1 112 story is now available by owner! Minimalyard work leaves time to relax on theporch! Recently updated with a modem decor this home is ready to move in!!! Three bedrooms, 1112 baths, kitchen, dining, basement! Tara McLinden 269.274.9101 517.812.1507 105 SHERMAN STREET - NASHVILLE, Ml OPEN HOUSES? SAT., AUG. 1,2015,3*5 PM • SUN., AUG. 2,2015,11 AM*1 PM POSSIBLE LAND CONTRACT | $49,900 4876 �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News' Saturday, August 1, 2015 harry Counlu Catherine Mary Rowde CHARLOTTE, Mi - Cath­ erine Mary Rowden, age 94. of Charlotte. died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday. July 29.2015. Catherine was bom No­ vember 4, 1920 in Mid dleville. the daughter of Erank and Florence (French) Coman. She graduated from Middleville High School before marrying l^awrence Rowden on July 3. 1941 and the two settled into family life on their farm. Catherine and Lawrence were a team She would do the bookkeep ing for the farm and prepare the meals for the hired help, all while remaining very ac­ tive in the neighborhood. Catherine was a devoted member of the West Carm­ el Congregational Church, playing the organ and piano there for 43 years. She also organized the funeral meals and served as the go-to per­ son in the community for all news and happenings. Cath­ erine was also active in the “Bucks and Does” square dance club Above all. she loved her family. Catherine is survived by her daughters. Carene Hale. Barbara (Jerry) Griffin, Pa­ tricia (James) Thurston, and Diane (James) Reyn- Carl Lyle Olson Carl Lyle Olson, aka Cul­ ly, entered heaven’s golden gates July 29,2015 surround­ ed by his loving family and friends. One can only assume while dreaming about his next football play that would win the game. The world may have suffered a loss, but he gained a cancer free after­ life in the big house. He came into this world screaming on August 22, 1977 to Sharon J. Dun­ Carl is survived by his ham-Olson and Carl R. Olson in St. Johns. A graduate of wife, Shannon; four chil­ Hastings High School class dren, Kassidi and Keegan of 1995, he enjoyed band, (Carl) Olson and Bret and wrestling, and of course foot­ Dylan Lawrence; father, ball. He continued his love of Carl R. (Deb) Olson; sister, the game with being active in and brother-in-law, Bethany coaching as well as a board and Bumie Moore; niece, member of HYAA over the Raelee (PEANUT) Olson; past seven years. half sisters, Ellen and Han­ Carl enjoyed fishing, hunt­ nah Olson; mother-in-law, ing, boating and just plain Pat Miller (Bill Castle) and tinkering. He had a love for father-in-law, Tom (Cindy) his job as a mechanic, as well Miller; brother-in-law and as racing and building mud sister-in-law, Roy and Col­ trucks. Carl enjoyed spend­ leen Miller; nephews, Jaxon ing time with his family in­ and Mack; brother-in-law, cluding every sporting event Tom Miller; sister-in-law, his children and niece were Michelle Miller nephews, involved in. Hunter and Easton; uncle, Carl was a believer in his David (Kathie) Dunham; faith and grew up as a mem­ aunt, Debra Dunham; uncle, ber of Dowling Country Thom Olson; aunt, Robin Ol­ Chapel UMC. He was a great son; cousins, Josh (Brandee) pillar to his family and was Dunham, Nick (Alainna) a role model for many of the Dunham, and Trent (Janell) young lives in this commu­ Dunham; as well as his be­ nity. loved dogs, Moose, Menace, olds; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great -grandch i Id. She was predeceased by her husband. Lawrence Row­ den; sister. Helen Evans; and son-in-law, Melvin Hale. Funeral services will be held at 3 pro. on Monday, Aug. 3,2015 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Rev. Darwin Kuhl officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm. on Sunday, Aug. 2, at the funeral home. Interment will take place in West Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to West Car­ mel Congregational Church. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Catherine on her tribute page at www.prayfuneral. com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, August 3 Hamburger, baked beans, com on the cob, orange, bun. Tuesday, August 4 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, apple, roll. Wednesday, August 5 Chicken Caesar Salad, pasta salad, banana, cookie. Thursday, August 6 Annual Summer Picnic. All other sites closed. Hillbilly Hoopla.. Friday, August 7 Roast beef with Provolone cheese, tossed salad, cantaloupe, bun. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, August 3 Chicken pasta salad, pickled beets, cinnamon applesauce, cookie. Tuesday, August 4 Bagel with cream cheese, and D.O.G.; and many, many cottage cheese, diced other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon; grand­ parents, Lyle (Ruby) Dun­ ham, and Carl (Beth) Olson. Funeral services will be held at the Country Chapel United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 with Ryan Wieland of­ Maple Valley Public ficiating. Schools is a recipient of a The family will receive 2015-16 Michigan Farm to visitors at the Daniels Fu­ School grant. The program neral Home in Nashville provides mini-grants to early one hour prior to the funer­ childhood programs and al service on Saturday, Aug. K-12 school s/districts to 1 beginning at 10 a.m. until start and/or expand farm to service time. school programs. Funds for Memorial contributions this grant program and can be made to the Cancer Michigan Farm to School Treatment Center of Ameri­ activities are provided by ca. the W.K. Kellogg Funeral arrangements have Foundation. Grants are been entrusted to the Daniels available for up to $2,000 Funeral Home in Nashville. per grantee, per grant year. For further details please vis­ Other grantees are A & W it our website at www.danDaycare, Aldersgate Center ielsfuneralhome.net. for Child Development, Detroit Achievement Rhoda Academy, Eduquest HASTINGS, MI- Mrs. Children’s Development Farmington Rhoda Gould, age 80, of Center, Hastings passed away Tues- Community School Early Genesee day, July 28, 2015 at Mag­ Childhood, Intermediate School District, numCare of Hastings. Funeral arrangements have Kalamazoo Public Schools, been entrusted to the Daniels Leelanau Children’s Center, Funeral Home in Nashville. Monroe Public Schhols, For further details please visit Oakland Livingston Human our website at www.daniels- Service Association Head Start, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe funeralhome .net of Chippewa Indians Early Childhood Education Gould $TOP SHOPPING? 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, August 3 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, orange, roll. Tuesday. August 4 Chicken ala king, broccoli, com, grapes, biscuit. Wednesday, August 5 Chicken teriyaki, brown rice, vegetables, Brussels sprouts, applesauce. Thursday, August 6 Sliced ham, sweet potatoes, green beans, banana, roll. Friday, August 7 Roast beef, ashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, apple, roll. Activities Calendar Monday, August 3 Hastings: August Birthdays; Card Making 9 aro.; TV Strings 10:30 am.; Painting Club 1 pm. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H.W.N Reminiscence. Tuesday, August 4 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Play Wii 9 am.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; All ages YOGA 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland:: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. RSVP for Lunch and Learn. Thursday, August 6 Hastings: Summer Picnic. Hillbilly Hoopla! 10:3012:30. All other sites Closed. Friday, August 7 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 am. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Maple Valley among 2015-16 ‘Farm to School7 grantees Nashville IER peaches, fruitjuice. Wednesday, August 5 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, August 6 Sliced turkey with cheddar cheese, baked beans, applesauce, bun. Friday, August 7 Tuna salad, coleslaw, fruit cup,bun. You’re In, You're Out... You're hPP me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 k 1-800-870-7085 Programs, Telamon Corporation Hart Migrant Head Start and New Era Migrant Head Start and Sault Ste. Marie Tribe ofChippewa Indians Early Childhood Education Programs. of 1975^ ^Maple 40 Year Reu Saturday, August 29th - 4pm-? Mulberry Fore Golf Club Nashville, Ml Casual BBQ - $12.00 ea. Contact Eileen (Johnson) Fhaner, 517-645-7389 fhaner.e@>att.net or send reservation and payment to 5134 Nellies Lane, Charlotte See our Facebook page at MV Class of75 f see all ofour ates there! t ere 5386 METH Due to the increase of meth activity in the Vermontville area, the Vermontville Township Fire Department is host­ ing a meth awareness meeting given by the Eaton County Sheriff's Department Meth Team for the residents ofVer­ montville & Kalamao Township. Location: Vermontville Township Opera House When: August 15th, 2015 Time: 10am to 12pm ♦ t I �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 1,2015 — Page 5 RECORD, continued from page 1 anglers who bowfish to prop­ erly dispose of all specimens they harvest. State records are recog­ nized by weight only. To qualify for a state record, fish must exceed the current list- Meth awareness class at VermontvilleAug. 15 ed state-record weight and a DNR fisheries biologist must verify identification. To view a current list of Michigan state fish records, Vermontville Fire Chief, visit michigan.gov/fishing. Matt Emery, is inviting all residents ofVermontville and Kalamo Townships to a spe­ cial workshop on methamphetamine awareness being offered at the Vermontville Opera House on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop will be presented by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department Meth Team. Residents are encouraged to attend the workshop to become more aware of the meth problems in the area. Remembering Vermontville High School by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent Maple Valley Schools Thanks to the taxpayers of the school district, we will be reopening Maplewood School in Vermontville this fall and, as part ofthe revamping process, it has been necessary to demol­ ish what was left of the old high school to create a safe dropoff and pick-up space for students. Although I am not from the area, I am fascinated by the history of this community and I find it important for us to remember what that building represented. A memorial plaque is being created to be housed on the Maplewood campus in the middle of the bus loop area. Many pieces of the “pink” building were saved and are intended to be incorporated into something symbolic for past and future generations to enjoy. As I googled Vermontville High School, I found these facts about Vermontville Community Schools, according to the Wikipedia website: • The school mascot was the Wildcats. • School colors were Green and White. • It housed grades K-12. To honor the former Vermontville Community Schools, we will be putting together a memorial and dedicating it in the spring. We know many of you have memories and photos to share so please offer us your ideas, thoughts, and suggestions for this tribute. Email me at mfalcon@mvs.kl2.mi.us or call 517-852-9699 ext. 11 or mail Superintendent, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI 48906. A community ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Maplewood School Tuesday, Sept. 1. The open house for students and their families is Tuesday, Sept. 2. We hope to see you there. Auditions planned for ‘The Crucible’ Gospel duo sings at Kalamo UMC Aug. 9 Everyone is invited to enjoying the gospel singing duo of ‘John and Kate Denner’ who will perform at Kalamo United Methodist Church on Sunday, Aug 9 at 9:15 a.m.! The couple has been in music ministry their entire lives and are now full-time music evangelists. They trav­ el regionally holding many performances and combine their wonderful music with their personal witness as Christians. Their ministry is to sing and encourage God’s people in a day when it is sorely needed. Kalamo United Methodist Church is located at 1475 S. Ionia Rd, Vermontville which is six miles south of Vermontville or 1.5 miles south of M-79 on Ionia Rd. For more information call 517-588-8415. The Thomapple Players will host open auditions for “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, in the Dennison Performing Arts Center for high school seniors and up. The play includes 20 roles, plus extras. The arts center is located at 231 N. Broadway, Hastings, in the Barry Community Enrichment Center (use the doors on the Center Street side of the building). “There is no need to pre- pare; you will be reading from the script,” said Thomapple Players Producer Norma Jean Acker. Rehearsals will be Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 to 9:30 p.m. and longer if necessary as the show date approaches. Tech rehearsal will be Saturday, Sept. 26, from 2 to 8 p.m. and performances will be Sept. 30, Oct. 1,2, 3 at 7 and Sunday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. For more infonnation, call Acker, 269-945-2332. For Sale For Rent AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/ busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700. Nashville very nice two bed­ room house. (517)930-1187 Lawn & Garden AQUATIC PLANTS: LO­ TUS, Water Lilies, KOI & GOLDFISH, plus all pond supplies. APOL'S WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, ML (616)698-1030. Wednesday-Friday 9am5:30pm, Saturday 9am- 2pm. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SPEEDBOAT 1986 BARETTA Bowrider, 4.3 V6 Cobra inboard, stern drive, good condition. $1,500.00 OBO. Seen at Morrison Lake. 517­ 512-0093 or 517-694-8544. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Sunday School............................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: Nashville, Ml 49073 A.M. Worship............. .11 a.m. Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a.m., 6:00 P.M. Worship............. ........... 6 p.m.; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, 803 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School......................................10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship................................................. 11 Evening Worship................................. .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE e-mail: grace@gc3.org Prayer Meeting................................................ 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM GRESHAM 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. one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service........................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship................................. 11 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 .6:45 p.m. . PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI . 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 795-2370 or PASTOR for all sendees. .9:45 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 10: 00 a.m. (517) 726-0258 Church Service MINISTER: 11: 00 a.m. ....... Fellowship VIRGINIA HELLER All Are Welcome! 810-986-0240 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School......................................... 9:45 Worship Service............................................ 11 Sunday Evening Service................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service.................. 6:30 p.m. AWANA. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville Traditional 1928 Book of MARC S. LIVINGSTON PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS Hastings Sunday Services: ........................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ..................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion Common Prayer used Worship 930 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 11:15 a.m. For more information call: United Methodist Women: .Night Service. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study Charlotte 517-726-0526 Phone: 543-5488 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 6 p.m. .Worship PASTOR: DON ROSCOE PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass M-79 West Leadership Training Worship........................................................... 7 ..Evening Worship .Wednesday Family Wed. Service.................................................. 7 Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Phone: (517) 852-1783 CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH A.M. Sendee................................................... 11 Children's Classes, Everyone is Someone Special." For infor­ ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School.......................................... 9:45 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Wednesday Evening: mation call 1-269-731-5194. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH P.M. Service.................................................... 6 Contemporary Service, 301 Fuller St, Nashville A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange GARAGE DOOR & OPENER Repair Special. $30 offbroken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334- Recreation LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Business Services (corner M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m 8593 Cloverdale Road 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-726-0526 SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Corner of Kalamo Highway WEST BENTON CHURCH & Ionia Rd. (non-denominational) Sunday A.M. Worship. 0:30 a.m. 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. (1/2 mile East o'M-66, We seek to feed the hungry, Evening Worship................................. 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 5 mi. south ofNashville) both spiritually and physically. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School .............. 10 PASTOR JEFF SWIFT PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN A.M. Service.... ......... 11:15 (517) 852-9154 269-763-3120 P.M. Service.... ................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY �Page 6 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 1,2015 GROUP CARES, continued from page 1 Pulled pork is served at the VFW to the Group Cares Work Camp participants on their final day in Nashville. with a wheelchair ramp. Friday evening Group Cares invited the homeown­ ers and their families, and the many local volunteers who supported the work camp, as well as members of the community to a closing celebration in the Hastings High School gym. “This is awesome, what these kids have done; each of them will get a certificate of appreciation from the City of Hastings,” said Hastings Mayor Frank Campbell before the celebration Friday evening. “I went to as many wasn’t one person who didn’t appreciate what has been done here.” Campbell showed his appreciation by buying tick­ ets to the Barry County Fair for any of the youth volun­ teers who wanted to attend Wednesday afternoon. Group Cares gives volunteers a half-day to explore the com­ munity in which they are serving. Homeowners and even residents who heard about the project also found ways to show their appreciation. “An anonymous donor “I won the sweep­ stakes I didn’t enter, the lottery I didn’t buy a ticket for, and it’s been like a surprise birthday party all week.” Ginger Drake, Nashville homeowner $5 coupon to State Grounds,” said Payne. “Another person is buying dinner for all the Nashville volunteers at Good A new ramp built by volunteers from across the nation graces this home on Reed Street in Nashville. The home also received a fresh coat of paint. SPECTRUM HEALTH Pennock Exceptional care begins here. Time Pizza. “I’ve talked to people who have been involved in Group Cares for a long time and they tell me the hospitality here has been top of the line,” Payne said. “We keep hearing stories about all the amazing things the community has done to show its support, like drop­ ping off water bottles and cookies,” said Jessica Ley, a volunteer from Illinois, who was helping replace the ceil­ ing in Lori Desgranges home on Green Street. “Our resi­ dent is amazing; baked for us every single day — whoopee pies, chocolate chip, lemon bars — and she has an open­ door policy.” “I am so excited — you should have seen it before,” said Desgranges, as she watched the volunteers replace a portion of the ceil­ ing. “I am so thankful; it’s a real blessing. I appreciate everything that has been done and am forever in their debt.” J. Daniel Woodall, DO, MPH Dr. Woodall is now accepting patients at Women's Health First. The care you need to help you stay healthy is conveniently located here, within Women's Health First. Located in the State Street Center, Dr. Woodall is accepting new patients, providing comprehensive obstetrics and gynecological care for women of all ages. And as a part of Spectrum Health, Women's Health First providers can connect you directly to many of the area's top specialists. Discover greater possibilities. spectrumhealth.org/pennock Spectrum Health Pennock Women's Health First 1108 W. State St., Suite 3 Hastings, Ml 49058 269.945.8080 5453 Caroline Johnson, from Minnesota, finishes touching up the home of Terry Mix in Nashville. Campbell said that during the week the city’s depart­ ment of public services per­ sonnel helped remove debris as needed. Like Campbell, Hastings City Manager JeffMansfield, tried to visit as many work sites as possible during the week. “Many ofthe homeowners would not have been able to do or have the work done themselves,” he said. “It is so much better to have a project like this than to go through code enforcement. The home improvements are good for the homeowners and good for the city; it’s a win-win situation.” “I’ll never forget them,” said Elizabeth Brush, whose home on Main Street in Nashville was painted and had new front steps installed. “They made us a picture of the whole group ... They did a beautiful job.” “I won the sweepstakes I didn’t enter, the lottery I didn’t buy a ticket for, and it’s been like a surprise birth­ day party all week,” said Ginger Drake, a Nashville homeowner. Friday’s closing ceremony included a slide show featur­ ing each of the 28 local homes impacted by the Group Cares Work Camp this year. Afterward, the teams of volunteers had one last chance to meet, discuss the week and what it meant to each of them and to say good-bye to each other and the homeowners they had helped. �Just Say "As Advertised tn the Maple Valley News' Saturday. August 1,2015 — Page 7 Fuller Street Elementary is being readied for students Blocks, mortar and debris of various types fill this dumpster near the entrance of Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville. The school is undergoing renovation as a result of the bond which passed in the spring of 2014. ilk its- CujltW’jk rilh & wdfeayi^ Moljjftnn fatal stmdit^ash taagp Bnstt littqiila fa-yto Gjtelafc litem,- lMiw< 6, B Sis SlBlifSiSHIl nd. irtd Sifsi rilrtri Icpufi h«taW’ : to to tasel'^*’ usglte sori^1 Ita^tokri Jietaeup®1 joodfc^ alp^f' siil^^i Hsjri’1* dsrifr fr 1;«M «M »•*•* Ci® ji li>'. Irr r This is a view of the first grade hallway. Workers are readying the building for students to begin classes Sept. 8. SPECTRUM HEALTH^ sidewalk where the previous asphalt one existed leading from the front entryway to M-79. Rows of cars and heavy equipment filled the parking areas and workers seemed to be everywhere. “Roofers, plumbers, elec­ tricians — every trade is here today,” said Mike Keeler, site supervisor. The main office, inside the front entry, is being reconfig­ ured to incorporate a nurses station. The secretary, princi­ pal and student services coordinator will have sepa­ rate offices in the space. There will be a dual entry and a set of security doors are on order. Plumbing issues have slowed progress. The work is proving to be more extensive due to underground tunnels which housed the tiles, said Falcon. The building is set up like a square. The hallway lead­ ing from the front entry heading west will house a conference room for teach­ ers, first grade classrooms, speech, academic support and the copy room. At the end of the hall there will be a separate area for rent. Or it could become a community education space with college partnerships, an alternative education space, a new home for the central office. “Always have options,” said Falcon. There will be a set of doors to close off the space which includes two full-size classrooms, a smaller room, an office and a large bath­ room. The back hallway, which runs north and south, will house the early childhood classes; the opposite east/ west hall will be the second grade rooms and the front hall, left of the office will be the kindergarten rooms. Classes begin Tuesday, A special helmet with a “bling” adorned capital ‘M’ is Sept. 8. by Shari Carney Staff Writer The words “under con­ struction” could be embla­ zoned over Fuller Street Elementary in Nashville. Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon met with the Maple Valley News this past Wednesday for a tour. Prior to entering the school, hard hats were issued. Falcon’s hat, made for her by the workers, sported a glitzy capital ‘M’. One of the first things spotted is a new concrete reserved for Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon. Falcon wears the helmet on a tour of Fuller Street Elementary this past Wednesday. Pennock Exceptional care begins here Scott Brasseur, MD Dr. Scott Brasseur is now seeing existing patients at Hastings Family Medicine. The care you need to help you and your family stay healthy is conveniently located here, within Hastings Family Medicine. Located in the Medical Arts Building, Dr. Scott Brasseur is seeing his existing patients here, in Hastings. And as part of Spectrum Health, Hastings Family Medicine providers can connect you directly to many of the area's top specialists. Discover greater possibilities. spectrumhealth.org/pennock 5648 Spectrum Health Pennock Hastings Family Medicine 1005 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 269.945.0922 �Page 8 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 1,2015 Perfect for busy brides! 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The “skimmer” is inserted into the slot where customers insert their credit/ debits cards or criminals ille­ gally gain entrance to a gas station pumps by installing a device within the pump. Unless the pump was marked with security tape, the victim or gas station personnel have no indication the pump has been tampered with. Technology has taken us places we never dreamed, but it also has given the criminal element advantages to easily access personal information which can cause financial chaos. Credit card companies are trying to do their part. In October, they were required to issue cards with a small, metallic square which houses a computer chip. Each time the new card is used for pay­ ment the chip creates a unique transaction code that cannot be used again. Unlike the older magnetic stripes which can easily be copied and the data used over and over because the data doesn’t change. This new technology will not prevent data breach­ es from occurring, but it will make it much harder for criminals to access the credit card information. As a result, the liability shifts from the credit card companies to whichever party is the least compliant in a fradulent transaction. If the merchant has not been com­ pliant with the new chip tech­ nology, they are lible for the loss. It is hoped that, by mak­ ing the merchant liable for fraudulent transactions, the merchant will become com­ pliant with the new technolo­ gy Automated fuel dispensers have until 2017 to make the shift to EMV. How to avoid becoming a victim of a skimmer: • Select a gas pump closest to the on-site store. Or, while it may be less convenient, pay inside. • Cash eliminates the risk, but carrying large amounts of cash comes with its own dan­ gers. • A credit card is preferable to a debit card because a pin is not required. Opt for a credit transaction if possible. If you do use the card as a debit be sure to keep the key­ pad covered for small camer­ as may have been placed just above the keypad. • Keep receipts and make a habit of checking accounts within 24 hours of any pur­ chase some banks will cover unauthorized debit card payments only if reported by the account holder within two days of purchase. • If in a high traffic area, such as a tourist spot, pay special attention. These are target areas for skimmers. Use an ATM inside a bank instead of outside where it could be easily tampered with. • Take a very close look at the pump. Some gas compa­ nies use security stickers on the access to the card door. When a door is broken into, the sticker is lifted revealing the word “Void” on the stick­ er. If you see such a sticker and it’s intact, proceed; if it reads “Void,” move to anoth­ er pump or another station. As soon as possible, report it to local authorities. 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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, August 1,2015 Resident recalled first radios, ice wagons and more This “Memories of the Past" column was compiled by the late Susan Hinckley. In the Maple Valley News July 30, 1985. She wrote: In May and December 1983 and in July and December 1984, we presented in this column a series ofboyhood recollections written by Guy W. Howell about his grow­ ing-up in Nashville. The sto­ ries were such a hit with our readers that we encouraged Howell to continue his writ­ ing. Today we are pleased to Legal Notice Early milk routes in Nashville operated under a system whereby tickets bought in advance were placed in empty bottles set outside daily by householders to indicate the number of quarts or pints desired. Guy Howell’s first recollections of local milk routes were of those horse-drawn rigs similar to Potter’s wagon seen in this circa-1910 photo. When his friend Voyle Varney started a milk route, he first used a horse and wagon, and Guy helped some on deliveries. Memories of the Past publish the first installment ofhisfifth edition ... Howell, who spent most ofhis adult life in the South and Southwest, now lives at Tucson, Ariz., and enjoys such varied hobbies as gar­ dening, photography, astron­ omy and generally soaking up the culture of the desert area. In the summer of1983, accompanied by his wife, Florence, and her sister, Ivy Hardman, Howell made his first return trip to Nashville in 40 years — but he has kept in touch with his hometown via The News. Again, we are indebted to him for sharing with us these colorful memo­ ries of his youthful days in this community. His parents were the late Ransom and Florence Howell of Nashville. by Guy W. Howell I didn’t honestly think I could write any more after the fourth Memories article, but I kept remembering things, so here it is. There is no chronological order to these memories because I am writing it just as I remem­ bered things and jotted them down. When I was a young boy, probably around 8 or 9 years old, my mother and I went to church one Sunday. A mis­ sionary preacher was there that Sunday from somewhere in the West. He was dressed in cowboy clothes, including two .44 caliber revolvers. Each holster was hung on a cartridge belt. They weren’t loaded, but he had cartridges in the belt. He showed a few • New & Used Tires • Brakes • Batteries • Mufflers • Oil Changes • Struts • Shocks • Engine Repair • Diagnostic Service www.m66tire.com » m66tirecooper@att.net 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-1200_ _____ 5540 ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS There will be construction work done on Reed Street on Monday, August 3rd. The work may disrupt traffic along with route. If possible you may want to take another route that day to avoid any delays. Nashville DPW 5719 FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR COLLECTING A DEBT. IF THE DEBT WAS DISCHARGED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEED­ ING, THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT DEBT. If you are in the Mili­ tary, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the re­ turn of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgag­ ee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Charles J. Baughman, Single to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated August 26, 2004 and recorded August 31, 2004 in Instrument # 1133233 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hun­ dred Two Thousand Six Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($102,609.63) including interest 8.587% per annum. Un­ der 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 September 3, 2015 Said premises are situ­ ated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Bravata: That part of the Southwest one-quarter Section 5, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, is de­ scribed as commencing 130.57 feet North of the Northwest cor­ ner of Lot 9, Sam Bravada Plat; In the fall of 1938, Voyle and Marquita Varney bought the L.G. Cole dairy and gro-thence West 169.19 feet; thence cery business located at the corner of Washington and Phillips streets. Marquita North 0 degrees 33 minutes West 120.0 feet along the West prop­ operated the store in their home until the summer of 1942. Varney expanded and ery ne as escre inn Liber er erty line as described modernized the dairy, making it one of the finest in any small town in the state. Varney 244 on Page 407; thence East became the first Nashville volunteer fireman to die in the line of duty Nov. 26, 1943. 170.37 feet; thence South 120.0 His widow carried on the dairy business until March 1944 when she sold it to her feet to the place of beginning, ex­ cepting the South 60 feet thereof; brother Nelson Brumm, owner when this photo was taken about 10 years later. tricks, like spinning the guns on his fingers and having the handles come right into his hands. Incidentally, the han­ dles were pearl. He would also snap the hammers. It looked easy, so after service I asked him if he would let me do it. “Sure, sonny,” he said, “help your­ self.” I pulled the gun up, took aim and pulled the trig­ ger — and pulled — and pulled. The hammer didn’t budge. I put my other first finger through the trigger guard and pulled. Finally the hammer came back and clicked. I kept on pulling and it snapped. It had looked so easy when he did it. Of course, he was a man and I was a boy. John Miller used to drive an ice wagon around town, delivering ice in the summer time. His customers would have a square card they put into a window facing the street. The card had num­ bers on it — 25, 50, 75 and 100. It was set with point up and one down and was set in such a position that John could tell at a glance how much ice was needed. We kids would run along behind the wagon, and when John chipped away slivers of ice to even it up, we would get slivers of ice and go away sucking on them. John’s son, Lloyd, took up driving the wagon, and I would go with him to help. We were buddies and went hunting, fishing and just tramping around together a lot. Finally, the ice wagon was retired, and they got a truck. I think it was Lloyd’s brother, Clarence, who took over driving the truck. rounds of the town every morning delivering milk to PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal 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, 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 viola­ tion 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 num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. A man by the name of Pendell had a dairy in Nashville. He made the Village of Vermontville Meet & Greet Saturday, August 8, 2015 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Public Square Park Pavilion Come enjoy hot dogs with the Village Council reserving an easement over the East 30 feet thereof for Highway purposes. Lot J, Bravata: Parcel in Southwest one-quarter Section 5, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, commencing 250.57 feet North of the Nprthwest corner of Lot 9, Sam Bravata Plat; thence West 170.37 feet; thence North 0 de­ grees 33 minutes West 60.0 feet, along the West property line as described in Liber 244 on Page 407; thence East 170.96 feet; thence South 60.0 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 4734 Bea St. aka 4730 Princess Dr., Shelbyville MI 49344 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 lat­ er; 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 fore­ closure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the proper­ ty during the redemption period. Dated: 8/01/2015 Household Finance Corp III Mortgagee At­ torneys: Potestivo & Associates, PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 15-24918 (08-01 )(08-22) 5662 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 1,2015 — Page 11 his customers. A family would get so many dollars’ worth oftickets. There would be tickets for both quarts and pints. They would set their empty bottles on the porch with tickets in them indicat­ ing the amount of milk they wanted. I think it was about 1934 or 1935 that Voyle Varney bought out Mr. Pendell and ran the milk route. He had a store in one part ofhis house. ■ 1 Marquita, his wife, ran the store, and Voyle took care of ■ the dairy. He put in a steam boiler and pasteurized the milk. He also had a steam whistle which he blew at exactly 12 noon, according to the Arlington time signals. I helped him on the route some. He used the milk wagon and horse for a while. Then he brought a truck. ®l»4i »■ Sjf’JS e ^rl fe «!*SSi mMHiHhSju WMilli jnfljjlh IsMttweiBh itiMjrWakjitla;l sllttilftMHff J JS S P^feaaMili M ili Nddi^SlW SiW^SS®lW^* / SM NSWS®* k I® ffljUS®^ tJtWsUrttWb Mj£dbf twiki®lt*a*$ Mja ®£dWbitwWai>S®4’,5*b^ a*!$ aWW45 5*. ai^KS ;;• I&s :f S-'-SS •"’S.^.« s < X. II,’’^^ MM X, : " ^ *^b " ^ *^b "^*^ "^*^ i i '■ ^Ws! ■fetatajh Whfo SSSipWSBfe <»% <*x <Sfe £>/* ;*•« 0 Jrf rf I always liked to run and would go on a trot every­ where I went. People used to say that ifthey saw me walk­ ing they would think I was sick. Lloyd Miller was quite a runner, also. For the fun of it, he and I competed one day, and neither could outrun the other. We were amazed. We tried it again, with the same result. We tried it occa­ sionally through the years, but neither one could gain as much as an inch on the other. When Frank Dawson, my brother, was going to Sault Ste. Marie, he had to cross the Straits of Mackinac. They were on a ferry that was just behind a huge ice-breaker. Frank said the ice was about six feet thick. The ice breaker would run up onto the ice with its bow, and the enormous weight of the ship would break the ice. The ferry Frank was on was the last for the season. He went mid- to late 1920s. Radios were just coming into their own. I think the first one we owned was a Crosley four-tube set. It was powered by one six-volt A battery, two 90-volt B batter­ ies and one 45-volt C battery. Our next radio was a Monroe. I forgot which one we were using at the time, but we received a program directly from Admiral Byrd’s Expedition to Little America. That was really a thrilling thing. It wasn’t at all like it is now, because now you can receive a message instanta­ neously from any part of the globe. This program from Byrd was sent via various stations. “Come in, New Orleans.” When that station answered they would say, “Come in, Buenas Aires,” then “Come in, Little America.” The next voice we heard was Admiral Byrd. It was really a wonderful thing as each station called the next one. We could hear it all. Then Byrd told of their exploits. He said the sun was coming above the horizon for the first time that season. The men were on top of any­ thing they could get on to catch a glimpse of it. On another program, he said they were having a heat wave. The temperature was 10 degrees above zero and it was mid-summer. It was mid-winter in Michigan. They also had a piano down there and they broadcast some music and singing. Those radio broadcasts were really something to remem­ ber. One of the teachers at school was a music teacher. She gave lessons to anyone who wanted them at 50 cents a lesson. I think her name was Mrs. Roe. She had a son named Vidian and a daughter by the name of Jean. I stud­ ied piano with her for a few weeks. Then our funds MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVENEEDS ACE AUTO stew REPA|SR& From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts 517-726-1500 n 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat. 8:00-1:00 wouldn’t allow any more les­ sons. Mrs. Charles Cruso, who lived next door west of us, offered to teach me to play the organ. She had an old­ time organ, the back of which was highly carved wood. With a round platform on each side of the keyboard to hold a kerosene lamp. I studied under her for a while. We didn’t have to pay for the lessons. But my thoughts were not on learning any instrument at the time, so I quit that. A while later, after I had learned some about playing the guitar, an outfit came to town calling itself The Oahu Conservatory of Music. I was all for learning the guitar properly. The man taught Spanish and Hawaiian guitar, at 50 cents a lesson. After my lesson, he would get out his guitar. He had been through the professional Hawaiian course. He would electrify my guitar and we would have a jam session. We were on the second floor of a building on Main Street. It was summer, and we had the windows open, and we could see people looking up at the window. We had a lot of fun, but I couldn’t seem to learn much, so I let the lessons drop. My brother, Frank, was in the Army in 1922. He was in the 2nd Division and sta­ tioned at Camp Custer. The commanding officer was Gen. Knudsen. One day the general was sitting on a keg in front of his tent when a young soldier came down the street. He passed the officer without saluting. A few min­ utes later he passed again without saluting. This hap­ pened several times. Then the general spoke and said, “Soldier, don’t you know who I am?” The young man must have had something very weighty on his mind, because he looked up and became very flustered, salut­ ing several times. The gener­ al said, “Relax, soldier. It is obligatory to salute an offi­ cer, and I know just how you feel, because I came up from the ranks myself. Ifit weren’t for Army regulations, I wouldn’t care if I didn’t get saluted, because every time a soldier salutes me, I have to return the salute. But just make sure you salute all the officers because you can get into a lot of trouble if you don’t.” The soldier thanked him and went on his way. I used to patronize Burdick’s Tavern somewhat when I was a young man. One night I was sitting drink­ ing a beer and eating a ham­ burger when a man walked in. I don’t remember his name, but I knew him. He was a Merchant Marine and had been at sea for some time. He sat at the bar and started drinking. Before too long, he was getting pretty high and loud. He kept flash­ ing a roll of bills that would choke an ox, as the saying goes, and there was a man in the tavern who was eyeing that roll every time it came out. Warren Burdick spoke to the sailor, he replied, “There’s a thousand dollars in that roll. I just got back from a trip and got paid. I can take care of my money all right.” He wouldn’t listen to Warren’s suggestions about putting the money in the safe. A little later Warren said, “I have a debt that I have to pay. Would you loan me a thousand dollars?” “Sure thing,” the sailor said and handed him the roll, which he immediately put into the safe. The man who had been eyeing the money got up and left. Warren told me later that the sailor came in the next morning. “What was I doing last night?” he asked. Warren told him what had happened, and added, “I borrowed the money from you and put it in the safe to keep it for you.” That sailor was very much relieved. 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Swan (LanalnQ 517-348-8235 5105 »■*> *>•> 100 ill* .* * I*1 Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Experience Makes The Difference > 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI Phone (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 • State Licensed Installers • Responsive, Dependable Service • Competitive Prices • Budget Plan • $1.00 Lifetime Lease Fee • Radio Dispatched Trucks $10 TUESDAYS Every Tuesday During August, We Will Be Filling 20# Propane Cylinders For Just $10. (Like Us On Facebook For Additional Savings). • 20# Cylinders Only • Limit 2 per Customer • $10 Minimum ING • Auto-fill Plan (Based on 600-gal. min. annual usage) SERVING FUEL NEEDS FOR OVER 70 YEARS & KENT OIL �Jus^a^A^dvertjse^rHheMagl^alle^J^ews^Saturda^ugusrb^^^ 66> FEATURED business of the ween NASHVILLE CARL'S OF NASHVILLE by Shari Carney Staff Writer Carl’s Supermarket of Nashville Hometown Grocer is a Spartan affiliated store located on Reed Street. The supermarket, now in its family’s third generation of ownership has three locations: Nashville, Lake Odessa and Dimondale. Founded by Don and Jeanette Joseph, both deceased, the company transferred to their three sons, Dave, John and Don Jr. Dave’s son, Andy, oversees the Nashville store and has since 1998 upon his graduation from Hillsdale College where he earned a degree in business finance management. He lives in Grand Ledge with his wife Meghan and their 1 year old son. Meghan is expecting their second child in September. The Nashville supermarket has 24 employees. Wayne Kirwen, store manager, BUSINESS DISTRICT Local businesses supporting each other Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Daniels Funeral Home Eaton Federal Savings Bank Envy Salon Andy Joseph (left) is the third generation owner of Carl’s Supermarket. He has been in the Nashville market for 39 years. is standing in the produce section with store manager Wayne Kinven. Wayne said his title is CEO and quickly added, “CEO stands for Carry Everything Out.” “We’re local and we specialize in customer service,” agreed Andy. “We still carry out your groceries and offer home delivery to shut-ins.” Carl’s offers 14 aisles of products plus meats, dairy and produce. In need of a grill or charcoal? They have these items too plus movies for rent, lottery ticket sales, wine, beer, propane, ice and repellent to deter pesky insects. “We bring in local farmer’s products — produce and meats,” said Andy. “Spartan Stores has a strong affiliation with supporting local farmers.” Spartan Stores is based in Grand Rapids and has recently merged with Nash based in Minneapolis. Their new title is Spartan-Nash. Butcher Jamie Brighton and assistant Cinda Johnson keep the meat cases stocked and Butcher Jamie Brighton readies meat for the case. He is assisted by prepare specialty items made to order. “We Cinda Johnson. specialize in our perishables and meat, said Andy. “If you don’t see it ask. We can always get it — in all departments.” Becoming a member of the Nashville Route 66 Business District gelled with the community minded framework of Carl’s philosophy. “Being a part of the community is important. We I support the schools, athletic programs, FFA, I 4-H and the library,” he said.. Its good for I businesses to support each other. oth ” As for the workplace environment, Andy said he does the hiring and looks for personable, Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping Friends of Putnam District Library Good Time Pizza Great Northern Bowhunting Co. Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric, inc. Hometown Lumber & Hardware Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Maple Valley Pharmacy MOO-ville Creamery Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet Murray's Asphalt Musser's Service & Auto Sales Nashville Family Dentistry Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. Trumble Agency, Inc. I approachable people. It seems to add to | employee satisfaction too for according to Dani Christopher, cashier, “It’s the happiest place on Two J's Wheeler's Marine Service earth.” Carl’s, located on 999 Reed St., is open seven days a week; Monday through Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Carl’s of Nashville supports local producers as evidenced by these Call 517-852-1991 for more information. signs along the front of the supermarket on Reed Street. SB to Laura Scott (far left), winner of our Summer Grill Giveaway! Special thanks to Don Rasey (left) of Hometown Lumber for working with the Route 66 Business District to provide this beautiful grill. And thanks to ALL ofyou who shopped local and participated in this fun promo. Keep shopping at all of our local businesses for whatever you need this summer, and everybody wins! SUPPORTING MEMBERS Country Kettle Cafe Grace Community Church Green Light Driving School LLC Hamiltons Taxidermy Hummell's Body Shop J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 32, August 8, 2015 >cal paper oftoday Summer Reading wraps up at Putnam The end of the summer reading program in Nashville brings families together. Contests and prizes are awarded to Shauna Swantek, library director, gets a soaking along with the kids attending the patrons of Putnam District Super Readers event. Waterball is provided by firefighters from Nashville and Library who participated in Vermontville. the Super Readers event. by Shari Carney 10 super readers earned bookmarks and beads Staff Writer lawn signs which read, earned from reading each food a number from Powerful readers and “Putnam District Library throughout the summer five to 10. After the tallies super readers were recog­ Super Reader.” were strung into necklac- were in quinoa was declared the winner. Families gathered on es. nized at the summer read­ ing wrap-up party the library lawn and took Prizes, donated by area “Super heroes need Wednesday at the Putnam part in a range of activi­ super foods,” announced merchants, were presented District Library Super ties. There was an area for Laura Scott, assistant as names were drawn by Heroes celebration. readers to receive tempo­ director. Scott pointed to Shauna Swantek, director. Powerful readers names rary tattoos, a safety stick­ several foods for the chil- After these prizes were were entered in the grand er, scratch off super hero dren to sample. Quinoa, disbursed every child prize drawing for a Kindle cutouts and finger pup­ avocados, pomegranates present whose name was Zuyonna Bynum is sporting a cape for the Super Fire. The winner was pets. Super hero duct tape and kale were tasted. The Readers event on the lawn of Putnam District Library. Elivea Woodworth. The was transformed into kids were asked to assign See READING, page 11 Big investments being put into Maple Valley football program by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Invest in yourself.” Over and over again firstyear Maple Valley varsity football coach Marty Martin shouted that at his players as they wound their way around the cones on the football practice field at the high school Wednesday alternat­ ing between sprinting and jogging in the evening sun. The Lions hosted a volun­ tary conditioning camp Monday through Thursday this week as they prep for the first official practices of the 2015 season, which start Monday. The conditioning camp was the conclusion of an eventful offseason for the program, an offseason that saw the Lions investing in themselves and their com­ munity, and the community investing in its student-ath­ letes. Maple Valley football players set up tables the morning of May 9 in preparation for Nashville’s attempt to break the world record for longest ice cream sundae, and worked into the evening returning tables to places like cell phone, which coaches or trainers can have on the side­ line. When a player sustains a hard hit to the head in a game, or in practice, the receiver will offer an alert with the players’ name and jersey number, as well as some information on the impact itself. That data can be stored as well to keep track of hits over an entire high school career. “This system will allow us to know that (a player) did get hard,” Martin said. “We can go down and say ... ‘the sensor went off. We just want to put you through a protocol and see if you’re okay.’ “It’s better than walking up to a kid and saying, ‘hey, jimmy are you okay? Yeah, I’m all right coach. I just got my bell rung a little bit.’” The football program worked with Riddell and its helmet distributor to get a deal where it would pay about $290 apiece for the SpeedFlex helmets withi InSite technology if they fit­ ted the entire program withi the helmets. The typical cost of the helmet itself is $400) and the InSite technology would add another $150, giv­ ing the Lions a savings of See FOOTBALL, page 10 In This Issue Every member of the Maple Valley varsity football team will be equipped with a new Riddell SpeedFlex helmet like this one for the upcoming season, fitted with InSite sen­ sors to record impact data and alert coaches and trainers to check for concussion symptoms. The Speedflex helmet is one of the safest five-star rated helmets on the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings. The voluntary conditioning camp concluded with equipment being passed out. That equipment included fy which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is includes sensors in each and every helmet, which detect and record hit data. That data is sent to a receiver, like a • Vermontville EMT’S get STAT PAK • Lakewood grad teams up with friends for her directorial debut • Maple Valley seniors will have a college advisor • CASE Credit Union opening full-service Vermontville branch �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, August 8,2015 Teachers’ summer professional learning by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent Maple Valley Schools Although the campuses have been inundated with construction, staff has been very busy with professional learning. All have been participating in many learning activities to improve student engagement, learn effective teaching strategies, and update curriculum. Teachers have been meeting regularly to specifically align the reading and writing curriculum. In the elementary schools, Reading Street, will be utilized. It is a comprehensive program that incorporates necessary skills while giving students literature passages which Mild weather brings many folks to the Vermontville Lions Club’s annual ice cream social in Vermontville Saturday, explores social studies and the sciences. Aug. 1, in the village square. Many enjoyed the cool treat under the pavilion, while others chose to sit outside to This month, staff will be trained in a new math pro­ take advantage of the breeze and sunshine. About 500 people attended, contributing nearly $4,000. Money raised gram, by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This sgerraimes, GO offersMath, a n ,eng yagi onugg anodn interac ntive aarcpopurora.ch tos in the event will go to the Jonathan Hochstetler family, whose 14-year-old daughter, Martha, died in a farming Ice cream social funds donated to Hochstetler family covering new state standards. The program ensures stu- accident July 21. (Photo by Patti Farnum) dents can access content at appropriate levels of depth and rigor. New teachers will have multiple trainings this school year. Their orientation will be Tuesday, Aug. 25. This will include an introduction to the school district, com­ pletion of paperwork, and orientation to their position. We are truly excited to have these new staff on board. Administrators will have their annual retreat the week ofAug. 17. This will be an onsite event for two days and by Pastor Nancy Fancher the third day will be at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Hastings. The purpose of the retreat is to introduce administrative staff to this nature preserve and see what learning opportunities it provides. Retreat topics will Who may stand in his [God’s] holy place? He 'who has include: a book study, school improvement, team build­ clean hands and a pure heart. Psalm 24:3-4 ing, law updates, and district procedures for 2015-16. By now, two-thirds of Maple Valley’s teachers have Have you thought lately about how clean your hands are? trained in KAGAN teaching strategies. This program promotes student engagement in classroom learning. We think often about the need to have clean hands. Medical These structures lend themselves to incorporate the pos­ reports on the effects of bacteria, advertising for soap and itive behavior and academic interventions district wide. sanitizers, remembering all the times our parents told us to The week before school starts, all staff will have three wash our hands, come to mind with the concept of having days of training to kick off the school year. Topics will clean hands. In years long ago, King David wrote the words of this include: positive behavior and academic strategies, Google training, data analysis and building meetings. psalm. It was customary for the temple priests to ceremo­ nially wash their hands before entering the temple. They did We are gearing up for a successful school year. so to symbolically remind the people of Israel that only those who were cleansed could enter in and worship holy God. Then came Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of our sins. Since that time Christians have understood the message that Jesus died so that our sins could be removed from us and we would be clean people. Cleansed from our sin, our unfaithfulness and our self-centeredness, which causes us to want to do life our own way. Once we have understood and accepted this message and the forgiveness made available, we are able to have a pure /Jack £ JudyV\ heart. Have you thought about the condition of your heart All-You-Can-Eat Cod, lately? Medically that might be on your mind all the time, Perch, Shrimp, Clam $ but the spiritual condition of our heart is a different matter. Country Strips or Catfish Having a clean heart leads to having a pure heart. 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Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance n y ----------------------------- Hours:----------------Tues. - Thurs. llam-5pm» Fri. 1 lam-7pm • Sat. 9am-2pm Emily Smith and Tony Piatti pose for a candid shot together as they prepare for their debut production of “Make Believe” at the Nashville Revue. Lakewood grad teams up with friends for her directorial debut Emily Smith, a 2014 grad­ uate of Lakewood High School, will be co-directing her first play at the Nashville Revue next weekend, called “Make Believe.” Many have watched Smith grow up on the stage at Lakewood High School, but before she was old enough to perform there, she was doing shows with the community theatre in Nashville. “Back then,” Smith said, “The Revue was still in Vermontville, actually. I was in the children’s chorus for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I immediately knew I was hooked.” Now, 11 years later, Smith returns to the Revue in a leadership role. “After my first year of college, where I didn’t do any theatre at all, I was haying withdrawals. I had to do something creative this summer. What better place than home, with all my friends?” Her cast consists of stu-d--e-n--t-s---she has shared the stage with before, in one venue or another. Jacob Cook and Marissa Gonzales, both from Charlotte, did commu­ nity theatre shows with Smith. Other cast members include Robert Cronk, Kelsey Hooten, Timothy Hooten and Katie Kutas, all from the Lakewood stage. The newest face to our neck ofthe woods is Northern Michigan University student Tony Piatti, who joins Smith in a co-directorial position. Piatti, an English education major at NMU, also comes from a theatre background. “Our strengths are differ­ ent,” said Smith, “so we work $ery well together. I see big picture and he sees the details. We are really excited to bring this story to our community.” “Make Believe,” is a con­ temporary story about 22-year-old Natasha Lisenko (Gonzales) who hasn’t left the house since her sister, Lena (Hooten), went missing five years earlier. The mys­ tery of Lena’s disappearance has haunted the entire fami­ ly- but especially Natasha. Continued nextpage �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 8,2015 — Page 3 Vebyr PmattioFanrntuvmille EMT’S get STAT PAKMaple Valley seniors will StaffWriter Ryan Burns, ambulance director, showed off a new addition to the rigs during Thursdy’s township meeting in Vermontville. The arrival of the STAT PAK holds all life-saving equipment just as the old kits did. But, since this can be worn like a back pack, it will be more com­ fortable and safer for the EMT’S now that they don’t carry a bag on one of their shoulders. Kim Eldred from the Vermontville Library report­ ed on wrapping up the sum­ mer reading program. “We have had around 25 kids for most of the pro­ grams, which is really good,” said Eldred. In other business. An ice­ cream social will be held Saturday, Aug.l from 2 to 4 p.m. in the village of Vermontville. All plans are not yet final­ ized, but replacement of the opera house steps is still scheduled to begin late sum­ mer. A meth awareness work­ Ambulance director, Ryan Burns shows the life-saving shop will be Saturday, Aug.15 ug. from rom 10 a.m. toonoon. noon. STAT PAK at Thursday’s township meeting in This workshop is presentedVermontville. Photo by Patti Farnum by the Eaton County Sheriff’s Residents of Vermontville encouraged to attend, Department Meth Team. and Kalamo townships are CASE Credit Union opening full-service Vermontville branch The Village of Monday, Wednesday, and full-service financial insti­ Vermontville will open a Friday from noon to 6 tution serving over 35,000 branch of CASE Credit p.m. and Saturday from 9 members and managing Union. The new branch a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents more than $250 million in will be in the current are invited to the grand assets. They are focused office utilized by the opening Saturday, Aug. on service and committed Vermontville Village, 29, between 9 a.m. to 1 to exceeding the financial located at 121 Eastside Dr. p.m. expectations of today’s “We are excited for the Established in 1936 by mobile society through opportunity to provide a Lansing area educators, convenient products and full range of financial ser­ CASE Credit Union is a services. vices to the Village of Vermontville and surrounding areas,” said Jeffrey Benson, President/ CEO. “We have personal­ ized services tailored to meet the needs of both individuals and small businesses.” Walk-Ins Tanning The credit union offers Welcome a wide-array of financial products and services that 757 are continuously expand­ doTERRA’ ing, including deposit SCALP accounts, loans, invest­ ment options, checking MASSAGE accounts, VISA credit with or without Haircutpure essential oils ft J cards, text and mobile banking, and online bank­ 226 Main Street - JVaafiui££e. e4 e. ing. The Vermontville location will be open have a college advisor Maple Valley High School has been selected to receive the services of a college adviser. Shelbe Klebs, who will serve Maple Valley and Relevant Academy in Charlotte. Klebs is one of 40 recent college graduates who will be deployed to high schools across the state as part of Michigan College Access’ new AdviseMI program. Dawn Yager, high school counselor for Maple Valley Schools, applied for a grant to receive consideration. The AdviseMI campaign selects Schools which serve a significant number of low-income and first generation college-bound students. Jacque Ruhland, co-di­ rector ofAdviseMI, gradu­ ated from MSU several years ago and her first pro­ fessional position was working at Maple Valley and Delton High School as a college adviser. Ruhland has come full circle and is now supervising the AdviseMI program. Kleb recently graduated from Central Michigan University and will be able to help students with col­ lege applications, filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as well as organizing college visits and other college/career planning activities. Application anxiety is a familiar feeling for Klebs. Before attending Central Michigan University, Klebs remembers long hours spent with her moth­ er in front of a computer screen. Since neither of her parents had attended a four-year institution, Klebs didn’t have anyone to lean on. “I remember sitting down to fill out the FAFSA and not knowing a single thing,” she said. Klebs overcame her initial frus­ trations, and the experi­ ence drives her to help today’s students. Letting students know her back­ ground will be critical to forming connections, she said. “I want them to know I understand what they are going through and I know how hard it is to make the transition, Klebs said. Having attended the Charlotte Bluegrass Festival every year with her grandfather growing up, Klebs said she was also excited to return to the area. The first group of AdviseMI advisers are currently living and train­ ing at Michigan State University. Since MSU has its own college advis­ ing program, complete with admissions and finan­ cial aid experts, it was a logical choice for training, said Ruhland. Once her training is complete in August, Klebs will begin working with Yager at Maple Valley. Parents and students will have an opportunity to meet her Wednesday, Sept. 2, at the college/career planning event to be held in the high school library following the open house. Continued from previous page “It is a touching, funny, and emotional story of a young woman who is simul­ taneously trying to grow up and hold onto the past,” said Smith. Show times are Thursday through Saturday, August 13 to 15 at 7 pm. Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Nashville Revue Main Street Theatre House in Nashville. Tickets are $8 per person. Call Emily Smith at 616-902-9709 to reserve tickets. Due to lan­ guage, viewer discretion is advised. It’s Baaaaaa<k! Michigan Fiber Festival August 16-17 Workshops August 13-17 (must be pre-registered) Ml Allegan County Fair Grounds Fiber Animal Show - August 16 & 17 Animals also on Display and For Sale Free Demonstrations & Hands-On Areas Art Show, Free Forums, Vendor Booths Old Tractor Display • Kids’ Activities Herding Dog Demonstrations Musical Entertainment • Over 100 Vendors on site Friday FREE admission - Vendors open only (10-6) Saturday 9-6, Sunday 10-4 $5 per person • Kids 8 and under free • No pets $8 weekend pass • Free Parking For more info contact (269) 948-2497 www.michiganfiberfestival.info E-mail: staff@michiganfiberfestival.info 6193 �Page 4 _ just Say “A? Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 8,2015 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, August 10 Country fried steak, .mashed potatoes, com on the cob, orange, roll. Tuesday, August 11 Hot dog, three bean salad, potato wedges, cinnamon applesauce, bun. Wednesday, August 12 ! Chef salad, pasta salad, cantaloupe, roll. Thursday, August 13 Tilapia, brown and wild rice, peas, coleslaw, banana. Friday, August 14 Turkey and Cheddar cheese, tomato soup, tossed salad, jello with fruit, bun. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, August 10 Chicken pasta salad, marinated vegetables, jello with fruit, cookie. Tuesday, August 11 Cheese cubes with club crackers, black bean salad, mandarin oranges, cookie. Wednesday, August 12 Chef salad, pasta salad, pineapple. Thursday, August 13 Seafood pasta salad, beet and onion salad, applesauce, cookie. Friday, August 14 Bacon ranch chicken salad, broccoli/cranberry salad, fruit cup, bun. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, August 10 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, orange, roll. Tuesday, August 11 Mini pancakes with syrup, turkey sausage links, seasoned potatoes, cinnamon applesauce, orange juice. Wednesday, August 12 BBQ meatballs, brown rice, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, banana. Thursday, August 13 Tilapia, brown and wild rice, peas, carrots, fruit cup. Friday, August 14 Roast turkey, stuffing with gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple. Yulanda R. McClure Activities Calendar Monday, August 10 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Painting Club 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,WJQ Reminiscence. Tuesday, August 11 Hastings: Play Wii 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; COA Board 2 pjn.; All ages YOGA 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Parkinson’s Support 5 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, August 13 .-Hastings: Lunch and Learn w/New York Life; Grandparent Gifting 11:30 a.m.-l p.m. Delton: Puzzles/ Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, August 14 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. See us for color copies, one-hour 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 MAPLEVALLEY SCHOOL OF CHOICE Maple Valley Schools willprovide a nurturing environment that createsproductive citizens with lifelong learning skills. With the passing of our 2014 bond election. Maple Valley Schools has major facility upgrades to our elementary buildings and our secondary building will be remodeled in 2015-16. Our facility upgrades include: Secure Entry Systems • Technology Enhancements Safe Drop Off/Pick Up Parking Routes • Computer lab - both buildings Updated Playground Equipment - Maple­ • iPads - Fuller Elementary wood School • Chromebooks - Maplewood School Preschool (GSRP) - Fuller Elementary • HVAC units in all rooms ready for air Rental Space - Fuller Elementary School conditioning Our staff has been working diligently to update our curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Our programming includes: • District wide Positive Behavior Interven­ • Special Education Supports tion Support • Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) • Elementary Core Curriculum • Counseling Services • English / Language Arts: Reading • District wide Nurse Street - Fall 2013 • Caring Student-Centered Teachers • Math: GO Math - new series Fall 2015 • Full Curricular and Extra Curricular • Science: Cereal City Units - Fall 2013 Offerings • Social Studies: Calhoun Framework • Award winning Agriculture program Fall 2013 • Maple Valley Pathways High School (Al• Enrichment Courses ternative/Adult/Virtual) • Physical Education (Pre K - 12) • Comprehensive Business programs • Computers (K - 12) • Woods/Manufacturing/Sawmill (oper­ • Library (Pre K - 12) ating) • Music (Grades Y5 - 4) • Musical/Drama/Choir, award winning • Band (Grades 5-12) • Dual Enrollment Opportunities • Art (Pre K - 12) • Behavioral and Academic Intervention •Health (Pre K - .12) Supports • Intervention / Extension Opportunities • Multiple Advanced Placement Courses •Moby Max - individualized instruction (AP) •NWEA, DIBELS, AimsWeb Assessments •Variety ofElectives for Middle and High School Students We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2015-2016 school year yea Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Maple Valley Pathways High School. 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 p larger urban districts. Teachers in Maple Valley will know and care for your child as an individual. Your child will be accepted for his/her strengths and skillfully challenged to improve on weaknesses. For enrollment information, please call 517.852.9699. Visit our website: mvskl2 mi.us 6241 Curtis-Aspinall Margaret Carroll and the late Leo Carroll and Joyce and the Aspinall late Raymond Aspinall have the pleasure of. announcing the engagement of Jeanette (Carroll) Curtis and Doug Aspinall. A fall wedding is being planned. Legal advice for seniors in Nashville Aug. 26 The Legal Services of South Central MichiganBattle Creek office conduct interviews for legal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested seniors on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Nashville Friendship Center, 301 N. Main St., Nashville. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality legal assistance, representation and education to seniors in St. Joseph, Branch, Calhoun and Barry counties. The agency seeks, through its board, staff, volunteers and pro bono attorneys, to ensure that its clients are given equal access to the justice system. CaU 269-965-3951 for more information It’s time to sign up for a backpack Eaton Federal Savings Bank is signing children up for a backpack now through Friday, Aug. 14, during busi­ ness hours. The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope sign up win run from Tuesday, Aug. 11 to 18. For more information con­ tact Cathy Felder at 517-213­ 7034. Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at: Printing Plus 1351N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings VERMONTVILLE, MI Mrs. Yulanda R. McClure, age 73, of Vermontville, went to be with her Lord on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Yulanda was bom in Huntington, WV on August 16, 1941, the daughter of Charles M. and Juanita G. (Barrett) Lucas. She was raised in Huntington, WV, where she attended local schools graduating from Huntington East High School in 1959. In 1993, Yulanda received her associates degree, and then in 1995 she earned her bachelors degree from Cornerstone University. Yulanda married her high school sweetheart, Bobby McClure, on November 19, 1960. They began their lives together in West Virginia, but in 1967 moved to the Vermontville area where they raised their family. Yulanda and Bobby enjoyed their retirement and spent their time traveling. Throughout the years, the couple had participated in mission trips to Bolivia and Honduras, toured the castles in England, kissed the Blarney Stone in Ireland, and visited family and friends all over the United States. Yulanda was not a person who sat on the sidelines! Despite not liking water, she had been white water rafting, water skiing, and the family pool was one of her favorite places during the summer because it brought her family together, giving her the opportunity to spoil her grandchildren. Yulanda loved her church, and loved serving in whatever capacity she could. She had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte for the past 10 years and throughout the years, she has served the church in many different capacities. She had been the head of the Ladies Ministry Committee where she would work funeral luncheons, and would visit and call on people from the church. While serving on the missionary committee, she participated in mission trips to Bolivia and Honduras. Yulanda loved to visit people, and this gave her a great opportunity to use her baking skills, as she would always bring something she had made to share. Yulanda is survived by her beloved husband, Bobby; daughter, Cheryl (Jason) Sheridan, Michelle (Tim) Vandegriff; nephew, Greg Smith; grandchildren, Yulanda and Garnet Sheridan, Autumn, Aliena and Nathaniel Vandegriff, Scott Scherer; her mother, Juanita Lucas; sister, Brenda Cremeans and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lucas. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home,. Nashville, Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 with Pastor Mark Booth officiating. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Following the graveside service, there was a luncheon and fellowship at Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Calvary Baptist Church for the church library. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome .net METH Due to the increase of meth activity in the Vermontville area, the Vermontville Township Fire Department is host­ ing a meth awareness meeting given by the Eaton County Sheriff s Department Meth Team for the residents ofVer­ montville & Kalamao Township. Location: Vermontville Township Opera House When: August 15th, 2015 Time: 10am to 12pm �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 8,2015 — Page 5 Cedric William Root IU L ? *i HL V * r - 1 ® > k Mfa ■k fc-Miifo ■« s nt 7.® 'km td p ■ttfibii ■ 1 HASTINGS, MI - Cedric William Root, age 91, of Hastings, formerly of Vermontville, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 2,2015. Cedric was bom July 1, 1924, in Chester Twp., the son of William Miriam and Iva Blanche (Boyer) Root. from He graduated Vermontville High School before Class of 1941 enlisting in the U.S. Marines and serving the duration of World War II in the Pacific Theater. Upon his return from the war, he married Kathleen Cranson and the two settled in Vermontville to raise their family. Cedric worked several jobs in farming and roofing before going to seminary and becoming the minister at Wheaton Road Church of Christ for over 40 years. He was a member of the Charlotte VFW Post 2406 and was briefly the chairman of the Eaton County Democratic Party. Cedric was also a free and accepted Mason, first in Vermontville and later at the Kalamo Lodge. Above all, Cedric loved his family. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia (Dennis) Walker of Hastings; sons, Michael (Vicki) Root of Vermontville, William (Vickie) Root of Deland, FL, and James (Evelyn) Root of Deland, FL; 14 i te Fira lit ns pr kt n i MuifiMi (tatyiOrii Qnn bdii bikni jjl I* "P dii lgl D pl dB Wendell Todd HASTINGS, MI - Wendell Todd, age 92, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Pennock Hospital surrounded by his family. Wendell was bom in Nashville on June 13, 1923, the son ofthe late Arthur and Estelle (Northrup) Todd. He was raised in Vermontville area attended local schools, finishing his education in grandchildren; 33 great-Hastings. grandchildren; brother, He was the widower of Millard (Phyllis) Root of Barbara (Weaks) Todd. The Mulliken; and several nieces couple was married October and nephews. 24, 1959 and had celebrated He was preceded in death over 50 years of marriage by his wife, Kathleen Root when Barb passed away in in 2000; second wife, Helen 2009. After retiring, he and Root in 2005; Barb enjoyed traveling to granddaughter, Tiffany Root; South Carolina and other five brothers; and five destinations in the U.S. sisters. They also enjoyed country Funeral services were held dancing and visiting area on Friday, August 7, 2015 at casinos. Pray Funeral Home, He served in the U.S. Charlotte with Rev. John Army in WWII before being Bailey officiating. Interment honorably discharged when took place in Gresham the war ended. Cemetery. Wendell spent the majority Memorial contributions of his working career may be made to the Greater employed at Hastings Michigan Chapter of the Manufacturing where he Alzheimer’s Association or worked for over 20 years the Maple Valley before retiring in 1988. Scholarship Fund. Friends After leaving Hastings and family are encouraged to Manufacturing he worked at share memories of Cedric on Flexfab for approximately his tribute page at www. 10 years. prayfuneral.com. The family Wendell was an avid is in the care of Pray Funeral outdoorsman who enjoyed Home. salmon fishing and deer hunting with his close friends Dave Tonkin and Mike Sams. In his later Call for Maple Valley News classified ads MacKenzies to celebrate 50 years together years, Wendell could be found each morning at Richie’s in Hastings enjoying a cup of coffee and keeping up on local current events with his friends. Wendell is survived by his son, Rex (Debra) Todd; two stepdaughters, Karen (Paul) McClurkin, Laura (Marshall) Pierson, and his other “daughter”, Karen Lancaster. He will be missed dearly by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; children, Dennis, Jay, Mike and Nancy Townsend. Memorial services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Thursday, Aug. 6,2015. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. or further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome .net Keith and Kay MacKenzie of Vermontville are celebrating 50 years together. Family and friends are encouraged to join them for an open house on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, 2 to 6 p.m. at the South Cochran Church of God, 2470 S. Cochran Rd., Charlotte. The couple requests no gifts, cards only please. Thelma Burd to celebrate 90th birthday Aug. 15 The children of Thelma Burd will be hosting a 90th birthday celebration at Castleton Township Hall, Nashville, on August 15, Winter's Song® by Moda $ Fairy Frost® - Good Selection ■v* Cotton Prints - Good for Christmas Quilts 4“ Sale Table - As Priced $ Please Pray for our Nation and Leaders QUESTIONS: ASK US... 218 E. State St., Hastings • jgs fua^1 js f \sj h* \s.j 269-945-9554 or 1-886-870-7885 | Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station |--------- GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For infor­ mation 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 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship.......... P.M. Worship.......... 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Sendee, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone:(517)852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermont^ Hwy. Sunday School....................................... 9:45 Morning Worship....................................... 11 Evening Worship............ ..................... 6 MARC S. UV Phone: 54 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 11 a.m. . 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship.................... 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE Wednesday Family Night Service................ PAST 945-9673 OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-530 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm I* fsei from 2 to 4 p.m. No gifts. Cards would be appreciated. Call 517-444­ 0911 for directions. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville 517-726-0526 .gunday Morning Worship.a * Children's Sunday School^.AdulTSunday School: United Methodist 3rd Thursday, KALAMQ Worship . QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 A.M. Service............................................... 11 a P.M. Service................................................ 6 Wed. Service.............................................. 7 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE M-79 West 11:15 a.m. .Worship . PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI . 517-652-1580 203 N. State, Nashville 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings j, VERMONTVlUf NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ^■M^cated on the corner of fegnd Washington streets jAe........................ 9:30 a.m, Hol.......................... 11:00 a.m. ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Sendees: ...... 9:15 a.m. JfsTOR KAREN KINNEY j Tarsonage: 517-852-0685 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH For more inft'n”**’ 795-337P*, Rt RevDavrOt*^. 250N.M*'9’ " Sunday School r to 5 p.m. at the fletes need to have a on file with the athice dated on or after W15, 2015 to participate ■ny practices and contests. Contact athletic director ndon Wilkes with any questions at 517-852-9275 ext. 12. 9617 E. Baseline Rd.. Corner of Baseline 8 Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) eline) \ Church Service..................................... 9 a.m. Sunday School.............................10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study udy J and many other activities. es. Phone (616) 963-7710 0 , MINISTER:^ VIRGINIA HELLER olor copies, one-hour photo processing, rds, invitations and all your printing needs Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS -43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. Augusl 8. 2015 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Yula nda R. McClure Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menn Monday, August 10 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, com on the cob, orange, roll. Tuesday, August 11 Hot dog, three bean salad, potato wedges, cinnamon applesauce, bun. Wednesday, August 12 Chef salad, pasta salad, cantaloupe, roll. Thursday, August 13 Tilapia, brown and wild rice, peas, coleslaw, banana. Friday, August 14 Turkey and cheddar cheese, tomato soup, tossed salad, jello with fruit, bun. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, August 10 Chicken pasta salad, marinated vegetables, jello with fruit, cookie. Tuesday, August 11 Cheese cubes with club crackers, black bean salad, mandarin oranges, cookie. Wednesday, August 12 Chef salad, pasta salad, pineapple. Thursday, August 13 Seafood pasta salad, beet and onion salad, applesauce, cookie. Friday, August 14 Bacon ranch chicken salad, broccoli/cranberry salad, fruit cup, bun. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, August 10 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, orange, roll. Tuesday, August 11 Mini pancakes with syrup, turkey sausage links, seasoned potatoes, cinnamon applesauce, orange juice. Wednesday, August 12 BBQ meatballs, brown rice, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, banana. Thursday, August 13 Tilapia, brown and wild rice, peas, carrots, fruit cup. Friday, August 14 Roast turkey, stuffing with gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple. Activities Calendar Monday, August 10 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Painting Club 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and d Shuffleboard. H.W.N Reminiscence. Tuesday, August 11 Hastings: Play Wii 9 am.; Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; COA Board 2 pm.; All ages YOGA3 pm. Wednesday, August 12 Hastings: Card Making 9 am.; Music with Sam 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 pm.; Parkinson’s Support 5 pm. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, August 13 -.Hastings: Lunch and Learn w/New York Life; Grandparent Gifting 11:30 am.-l pm. Delton: Puzzles/ Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, August 14 Hastings: Exercise 9 am.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. See us for color copies, one-hour 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 MAPLEVALLEY SCHOOL OF CHOICE Maple Valley Schools willprovide a nurturing environment that creates productive citizens with lifelong learning skills. With the passing of our 2014 bond election. Maple Valley Schools has major facility upgrades to our elementary buildings and our secondary building will be remodeled in 2015-16. Our facility upgrades include: Secure Entry Systems • Technology Enhancements Safe Drop Off/Pick Up Parking Routes • Computer lab - both buildings Updated Playground Equipment - Maple­ • iPads - Fuller Elementary wood School • Chromebooks - Maplewood School Preschool (GSRP) - Fuller Elementary • HVAC units in all rooms ready for air Rental Space - Fuller Elementary School conditioning Our staff has been working diligently to update our curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Our programming includes: • District wide Positive Behavior Interven­ • Special Education Supports tion Support • Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) • Elementary Core Curriculum • Counseling Services • English / Language Arts: Reading • District wide Nurse Street - Fail 2013 • Caring Student-Centered Teachers • Math: GO Math - new series Fall 2015 • Full Curricular and Extra Curricular • Science: Cereal City Units - Fall 2013 Offerings • Social Studies: Calhoun Framework • Award winning Agriculture program Fall 2013 • Maple Valley Pathways High School (Al• Enrichment Courses ternative/Adult/Virtual) • Physical Education (Pre K- 12) • Comprehensive Business programs • Computers (K - 12) • Woods/Manufacturing/Sawmill (oper­ • Library (Pre K - 12) ating) • Music (Grades Y5 - 4) • Musical/Drama/Choir, award winning • Band (Grades 5 - 12) • Dual Enrollment Opportunities •Art (Pre K-12) • Behavioral and Academic Intervention •Health (Pre K- 12) Supports • Intervention / Extension Opportunities • Multiple Advanced Placement Courses •Moby Max - individualized instruction (AP) •NWEA, DIBELS, AimsWeb Assessments •Variety ofElectives for Middle and High School Students We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Maple Valley Pathways High School. 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 p larger urban districts. Teachers in Maple Valley will know and care for your child as an individual. Your child will be accepted for his/her strengths and skillfully challenged to improve on Weaknesses. 6 For enrollment information, please call 517.852.9699. Visit our website: mvskl2 mi.us VERMONTVILLE, MI Mrs. Yulanda R. McClure, age 73, of Vermontville, went to be with her Lord on Monday, Aug. 3, 2015 at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. Yulanda Yulanda was was bom in Huntington, WV on August 16, 1941, the daughter of Charles M. and Juanita G. (Barrett) Lucas. She was raised in Huntington, WV, where she attended local schools graduating from Huntington East High School in 1959. In 1993, Yulanda received her associates degree, and then in 1995 she earned her bachelors degree from Cornerstone University. Yulanda married her high school sweetheart, Bobby McClure, on November 19, 1960. They began their lives together in West Virginia, but in 1967 moved to the Vermontville area where they raised their family. Yulanda and Bobby enjoyed their retirement and spent their time traveling. Throughout the years, the couple had participated in mission trips to Bolivia and Honduras, toured the castles in England, kissed the Blarney Stone in Ireland, and visited family and friends all over the United States. Yulanda was not a person who sat on the sidelines! Despite not liking water, she had been white water rafting, water skiing, and the family pool was one of her favorite places during the summer because it brought her family together, giving her the opportunity to spoil her grandchildren. Yulanda loved her church, and loved serving in whatever capacity she could. She had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte for the past 10 years and throughout the years, she has served the church in many different capacities. She had been the head of the Ladies Ministry Committee where she would work funeral luncheons, and would visit and call on people from the church. Curtis-Aspinall Margaret Carroll and the late Leo Carroll and Joyce Aspinall and the late Raymond Aspinall have the pleasure of announcing the engagement of Jeanette (Carroll) Curtis and Doug Aspinall. A fall wedding is being planned. Legal advice for seniors in Nashville Aug. 26 The Legal Services of South Central MichiganBattle Creek office conduct interviews for legal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested seniors on Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 10:30 am. to noon at the Nashville Friendship Center, 301 N. Main St., Nashville. Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office is a nonprofit organization that provides high-quality legal assistance, representation and education to seniors in St. Joseph, Branch, Calhoun and Barry counties. The agency seeks, through its board, staff, volunteers and pro bono attorneys, to ensure that its clients are given equal access to the justice system. Call 269-965-3951 for more information It’s time to sign up for a backpack Eaton Federal Savings Bank is signing children up for a backpack now through Friday, Aug. 14, during busi­ ness hours. The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope sign up will run from Tuesday, Aug. 11 to 18. For more information con­ tact Cathy Felder at 517-213­ 7034. Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at: Printing Plus 1351N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings While serving on the missionary committee, she participated in mission trips to Bolivia and Honduras. Yulanda loved to visit people, and this gave her a great opportunity to use her baking skills, as she would always bring something she had made to share. Yulanda is survived by her beloved husband, Bobby; daughter, Cheryl (Jason) Sheridan, Michelle (Tim) Vandegriff; nephew, Greg Smith; grandchildren, Yulanda and Garnet Sheridan, Autumn, Aliena and Nathaniel Vandegriff, Scott Scherer; her mother, Juanita Lucas; sister, Brenda Cremeans and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Lucas. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, Friday, Aug. 7, 2015 with Pastor Mark Booth officiating. Interment took place immediately following the funeral service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Following the graveside service, there was a luncheon and fellowship at Calvary Baptist Church in Charlotte. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Calvary Baptist Church for the church library. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. FFor further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net METH M Due to the increase of meth activity in the Vermontville area, the Vermontville Township Fire Department is host­ ing a meth awareness meeting given by the Eaton County Sheriff s Department Meth Team for the residents ofVer­ montville & Kalamao Township. Location: Vermontville Township Opera House When: August 15th, 2015 Time: 10am to 12pm �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 8,2015 — Page 5 Cedric William Root W J Js i tS""" J,-; J-;* '*W»2SWi*' '>>Wi$ 'WSi' i$SSSii' S5 S S5 a * kaacs airtfli 1 ** ^’sexu r * ^fc,(bh'4 t-*c trials^ •■«« fc • i 8® W. to ■a M.W 3*18 W8ffl!l(fe; iwat■tttjiiwi aftIKS MI lit HASTINGS, MI - Cedric William Root, age 91, of Hastings, formerly of Vermontville, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 2,2015. Cedric was bom July 1, 1924, in Chester Twp., the son of William Miriam and Iva Blanche (Boyer) Root. He graduated from Vermontville High School Class of 1941 before enlisting in the U.S. Marines and serving the duration of World War II in the Pacific Theater. Upon his return from the war, he married Kathleen Cranson and the two settled in Vermontville to raise their family. Cedric worked several jobs in farming and roofing before going to seminary and becoming the minister at Wheaton Road Church of Christ for over 40 years. He was a member of the Charlotte VFW Post 2406 and was briefly the chairman of the Eaton County Democratic Party. Cedric was also a free and accepted Mason, first in Vermontville and later at the Kalamo Lodge. Above all, Cedric loved his family. He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia (Dennis) Walker of Hastings; sons, Michael (Vicki) Root of Vermontville, William (Vickie) Root of Deland, FL, and James (Evelyn) Root of Deland, FL; 14 Wendell Todd grandchildren; 33 greatgrandchildren; brother, Millard (Phyllis) Root of Mulliken; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Root in 2000; second wife, Helen Root in 2005; granddaughter, Tiffany Root; and five five brothers; and sisters. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 7, 2015 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. John Bailey officiating. Interment took place in Gresham Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greater Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association or the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Cedric on his tribute page at www. prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home. ■t 1 (ami te Kfcftta it ® mt, kt«i h total il Mi E3C. WwfcfMMl K । (Mt khi(W ■ci to h ® MtnOi®!1* Call for Maple Valley News classified ads HASTINGS, MI - Wendell Todd, age 92, of Hastings, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Pennock Hospital surrounded by his family. Wendell was bom in Nashville on June 13, 1923, the son ofthe late Arthur and Estelle (Northrup) Todd. He was raised in the Vermontville area and attended local schools, finishing his education in Hastings. He was the widower of Barbara (Weaks) Todd. The couple was married October 24, 1959 and had celebrated over 50 years of marriage when Barb passed away in 2009. After retiring, he and Barb enjoyed traveling to South Carolina and other destinations in the U.S. They also enjoyed country dancing and visiting area casinos. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII before being honorably discharged when the war ended. Wendell spent the majority of his working career employed at Hastings Manufacturing where he worked for over 20 years before retiring in 1988. After leaving Hastings Manufacturing he worked at Flexfab for approximately 10 years. Wendell was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed salmon fishing and deer hunting with his close friends Dave Tonkin and Mike Sams. In his later MacKenzies to celebrate 50 years together years, Wendell could be found each morning at Richie’s in Hastings enjoying a cup of coffee and keeping up on local current events with his friends. Wendell is survived by his son, Rex (Debra) Todd; two stepdaughters, Karen (Paul) McClurkin, Laura (Marshall) Pierson, and his other “daughter”, Karen Lancaster. He will be missed dearly by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; children, Dennis, Jay, Mike and Nancy Townsend. Memorial services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Thursday, Aug. 6,2015. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www. daniel sfuneralhome .net Keith and Kay MacKenzie of Vermontville are celebrating 50 years together. Family and friends are encouraged to join them for an open house on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015, 2 to 6 p.m. at the South Cochran Church of God, 2470 S. Cochran Rd., Charlotte. The couple requests no gifts, cards only please. Thelma Burd to celebrate 90th birthday Aug. 15 The children of Thelma Burd will be hosting a 90th birthday celebration at Castleton Township Hall, Nashville, on August 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. No gifts. 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ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ P.M. Worship............ ......... 11 ......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship....................................................... 7 PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School...................................10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............................................. 11 Evening Worship........................................ 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............................................ 7 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 GLENN BRANHAM PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON 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 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Phone: 543-5488 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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 .9:45 a.m. Worshi PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. Church Service 11: 00 a.m ..... Fellowship All Are Welcomel 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School .............10 A.M. Service... ........11:15 P.M. Service... ....... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School...................................... 9:45 A.M. Service............................................... 11 P.M. Service................................................. 6 Wed. Service.............................................. 7 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Service........................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School....................... ,. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship............................. 8:30 a.m We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass................................ 9:30 a.m. .Worship . . 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 11:15 a.m. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service........................................ 11 Sunday Evening Service.................. 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Senrice.............. 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 VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 Corner of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship 0:30 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT (517) 852-9154 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-726-0526 'Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-726-0526 n- 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, August 8,2015 Olympic dreams being chased at the Moon Vault A competitor in the Men’s 17 & 18 Division begins to celebrate as he and the sun Canadian Olympic hopeful Alysha Newman (left), a senior at the University of Miami, go down Saturday at Fuller Street Field during the 11"1 Annual Moon Vault. (Photo by talks things over with Jerry Sessions before one of her final attempts at clearing the Brett Bremer) pole vault bar at 4.50 meters Saturday during the 11®1 Annual Moon Valut at Fuller Street Field in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Alysha Newman had no trouble clearing the bar at 14 feet 3 inches as the near full blue moon finally showed up to the east of Fuller Street Field in Nashville Saturday. But that record-setting jump was the last time she’d clear the bar at the 2015 Moon Vault, leaving her cen­ timeters shy of her ultimate goal one more time. Newman, a senior at the University of Miami from Delaware, Ontario, Canada, found her way to the annual Landon Athletics pole vault competition as she tries to get over the bar at 4.50 meters which would make her eligible to represent Canada at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Her meet record jump of 14-3 in the Women’s College/ Elite competition was actual­ ly a jump of 4.35 meters. Miranda Farr sat at the side of the runway with the calculator app running on her SPECTRUM HEALTH Pennock Exceptional care begins here. J. Daniel Woodall, DO, MPH Dr. Woodall is now accepting patients at Women's Health First. The care you need to help you stay healthy is conveniently located here, within Women's Health First Located in the State Street Center, Dr. Woodall is accepting new patients, providing comprehensive obstetrics and gynecological care for women of all ages. And as a part of Spectrum Health, Women's Health First providers can connect you directly to many of the area's top specialists. Discover greater possibilities. spectrumhealth.org/pennock Spectrum Health Pennock Women's Health First 1108 W. State St, Suite 3 Hastings, Ml 49058 269.945.8080 5652 Michaela Kaliniak (left), the Women’s 20-24 champion, and flight runner-up Karlee Mater (right) are joined by Women’s 30-34 champion Miranda Farr and her daughter Adalynn on the medal stand Saturday during the 11^ Annual Moon Vault at Fuller Street Field in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) phone, making the necessary conversions for the height of the bar and the placing of the standards. Farr had already won her own medal and box of Moon Pies, taking the Women’s 30-34 division by clearing the bar at 10-0. She was a foot and a half off her Moon Vault record in the division, but is still just weeks past the birth of her daughter, Adalynn, who joined her on the medal stand. Champions were crowned in 20 different divisions throughout the day, and into the night, at the event, which was moved to Fuller Street Field because of the con­ struction going on at the track at the Maple Valley Jr/ Sr High School. Max Babbits, from Howell, went higher than anyone else on the day. He set a new record in the Men’s 20-24 division, clearing the bar at 17-6. He also holds the Men’s College/Elite record at the Moon Vault. He cleared the bar in that com­ petition at 17-1 last summer. This was the 11th Annual Moon Vault. Maple Valley pole vault coach and Landon Athletics founder Jerry Sessions was very happy with the turnout of 111 jumpers, which is on the larger side for the event. “It’s pretty nice to have someone like (Newman) track us down because she knows we’ve got good equipment. That’s a pretty good feeling. She knew if she came her she’d have a pretty good crack at it.” Newman, who started her collegiate career at Eastern Michigan University, set a Miami record by clearing 4.41 meters at the Georgia Tech Invitational in 2014 for the Hurricanes, on her way to All-American honors. Her top jump this summer has been 4.40 meters, following a junior season in which she was again a DI All­ American. Newman said the Canadian outdoor season is wrapping up this time of year, and she and her coach were keeping watch for any and all opportunities to com­ pete for the mark. The Moon Vault is a USATF sanctioned event, not too car from Ontario. She politely asked Sessions for any help he could offer during the event, before the competition began. Newman’s first attempts were at 4.05 meters. She missed her first two tries, creating a bit of suspense. Her competitors Mackenzie Shell, Marcy Merritt and Hannah Sailar all cleared the bar at 12-6, but didn’t get over the bar at the new height of about 13-3.5. “A lot of these kids jump with us all the time,” Sessions said. “They jump with Landon Athletics, plus most of the kids in that division were college kids that I have coached all along. They’re back from college. “If you’ve got it set up right, it’s a pretty safe event. It’s a good time.” Newman easily cleared the bar at 4.20 meters (13 feet 9 inches) and 4.35 meters (14 feet 3 inches). Continued next page �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. August 8. 2015 — Page 7 Valley area youth work on their skills at British Soccer by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The young soccer players’ water bottles were gathered in the shade of the score­ board at the west end of Fuller Street Field in Nashville Friday evening. It was the end of the hot­ test week of the summer in Michigan so far. Ben Dudman was just happy that his summer trip from England hadn’t taken him back to Texas, where he spent a few weeks last sum­ mer. “It’s too hot to go back there,” said Dudman, one of the two Challenger Sports coaches who spent the week with the Scott family in Nashville as they ran a British Soccer Camp for the Maple Valley Youth Soccer program. “It has been really hot, this week and last week, but it’s been fantastic weather. This is my second week in Michigan. Before that, I was three weeks in Illinois and I was in Indiana the week before. I’m in Michigan next week, in Mt. Pleasant, and then I’ve got one more week after that I don’t know where I am yet.” It is Dudman’s second summer “across the pond” running camps for Challenger Sports. Elliott Saunders, who is also in his second summer with the program, joined him. The camp brought in 33 players from Maple Valley Youth Soccer (MVYS), which is affiliated with SAY Soccer and runs spring and fall seasons for youngsters from the Nashville and Vermontville area. “That’s quite a lot (of campers),” Dudman said. “It has been really good. It’s the first year the camp has run. It’s pretty impressive for the first year the camp has run. It’s my first, first-year camp I’ve done. Normally they’ve been running for a few years. In Chelsea (last week) we had probably about 18 kids or so. Next week we’re run­ ning morning and afternoon sessions in Mt. Pleasant and Young soccer players enjoy their game of “Jailbreak” during the Friday fun day we’ve only got 28 kids.” portion of last week’s Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp at Fuller Street Field in MVYS runs soccer pro­ Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) grams of children from the ages of 3-12. They were split Continued from previous page Bella LeRoux, one of VanHalen’s “Jump” blared on the speakers, which had Sessions’ students and the been pumping out music for 2015 Michigan High School about eight hours already Athletic Association Division when Newman took her final 2 pole vault champion, took try at 4.50 meters which ulti­ the Women’s 17 & 18 Elite division by clearing the bar at mately came up short. Neman was the onlyjump­ 12-0. She matched her out­ er to set a meet record door PR in winning Saturday. Saturday, despite a nice tail­ Winners get a medal and a wind behind the three raised box of Moon Pies at the runways. There were a num­ event. LeRoux said the last time ber of personal records set though, including those by she had a Moon Pie was last Men’s 14 and under champi­ summer at the Moon Vault, on Oliver Bishop (11-2), although it was from a fellow Women’s 14 and under competitor as she was short champion Nicole Bow (10­ of the championship. She’s been vaulting with 0), Women’s 15 & 16 Division 2 winner Myah Landon Athletics since sev­ Kelly (10-0), Women’s 17 & enth grade. She’ll be ajunior 18 winner Rachel Baldwin at Spring Lake High School (10-0) and Women’s 20-24 this year. She said her results were winner Michaela Kaliniak the same Saturday as they (10-0). Coach Elliott Saunders is in the middle of the action as he leads a game of “Sharks and Minnows” with the young soccer players during the Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp at Fuller Street Field in Nashville Friday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) in to two groups Friday, the final day of camp, with Dudman working with the older kids and Saunders the younger ones. The younger group worked on some drop kicks and juggling skills while the older group played a big game of jailbreak, a kind of capture the flag style game. It was Friday Fun Day, for the last day of camp, mean­ ing the kids got to choose some of the activities. Dudman said in a week the coaches just get to scrape the surface as far as teaching skills, things like dribbling, passing and shooting. “So, we just mainly incor­ porate games that have the skills in, dribbling games and passing games we do,” Dudman said. “The focus is on passing. We tell them how to do the basic skills, but we don’t just do a boring drill and stand here and dribble the ball around a cone or something. We try to make it as fun as possible so they enjoy it more.” Dudman, who turned 23 July28, just earned a degree in coaching in England. Saunders, 20, who also just finished college, has a job coaching 3-6 year olds during the week and also runs U9 and U11 teams during the weekends. Saunders said he misses those youngsters while he is here, but the enthusiasm of the American players and the busy schedule help alleviate any homesickness. “Seeing them improve as players, and seeing how much of a buzz they get from us as coaches is fun. It really is,” Saunders said. “These guys have made this such a fun camp, kids are sad it’s coming to an end,” said MVYS treasurer Bethany Slaght. Dudman and Saunders have stayed with Mike and Laura Scott during their week in the area. Dudman celebrated his birthday with a little shopping in Grand Rapids Tuesday. They made a trip to Lansing. They planned to follow up the camp with a trip to Lake Michigan with the Scotts Saturday (Aug. 1). “They’ve been fantastic,” Saunders said of the Scotts. “They made us really feel welcome, especially when you’re coming from away from home and you’re mov­ ing to a different place each week it can be difficult, but they made us feel right at home. They made us feel really welcome. The kids have been fantastic in the house.” Of course, there was a trip to Mooville for ice cream during the week too, and they had a dinner out at R&D’s Streetside Pizzeria. Dudman said he liked run­ ning the camp in a smaller, tight-knit, friendly commu­ nity. He also liked having an evening camp, giving some time for a “little lie-in” in the mornings. “Two weeks left and back to England, probably rainy, old England,” said Dudman. Teams announce elates and times of first fall practices were the previous weekend at the Barry County Fair Vault. She cleared 12-0 and “almost” cleared 12-6. Fall sports practices begin time Monday as well, from from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the “I’m working really hard to try to build up,” LeRoux this coming week at Maple 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the high school. high school. All athletes need to have a said. “Yeah, I really wanted Valley Jr/Sr High School. The varsity football team The first soccer practice of physical on file with the ath­ to hit 12-6 today, but there were some other plusses. My kicks things ofMonday, Aug. the season will be Wednesday letic office dated on or after take-off was better. That’s 10, with a practice from 8 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at April 15, 2015 to participate in any practices and contests. what counts. In the long run, a.m. to 1:30 pm. at the high Fuller Street Field. school practice football field. Volleyball practice starts Contact athletic director I know that it’s in reach.” There are a few more JV football will meet from 5 Thursday at 4:30 p.m., and Landon Wilkes with any meets left on the summer p.m. to 8 p.m. at the high will run until 6:30 p.m. at the questions at 517-852-9275 slate for many ofthe compet-school practice football field. high school. ext. 12. The sideline cheer team Cross country will open itors, including the Aug. 10 Super Hero’s Vault in gets together for the first practice Monday, Aug. 17, Rockford, where competitors are encouraged to vault in See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, their favorite super hero cos­ tume and the Aug. 15 Dexter business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. Daze competition.628 J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. August 8, 2015 Memories of the Past Bumps and bruises were among childhood memories This “Memories of the Past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was published in the Maple Valley News Aug. 6, 1985. She wrote: The following is the second of a five-part series of boyhood recollections written by former local resident Guy W. Howell of Tucson, Ariz. The story covers his growing-up years in Nashville during the 1920s to 1930s and is the fifth such offering by Howell. His earlier reminiscences appeared in 1983 and 1984. The son of the late Florence and Ramson Howell, the author oved to Nashville in 1918 at age 4 and remained here more than 20 years. After a 40-year absence, he made his first return trip to Nashville in 1983. We are indebted to him for the following account and for all of his earlier contributions to this column. by Guy W. Howell (Part II) During my first years in high school, we used to have people come around with lectures on various subjects. One such lecture was a Michigan State highway patrolman who talked to us on firearms safety. He was also demonstrating the vari­ ous firearms we might meet in our lifetime. One was a Thompson sub-machine gun, which he said was illegal to possess or use, but many criminals had. He produced one from a case and put a drum of cartridges on it. He had bales of paper put in front of the blackboard and, taking aim, he fired the gun. He told us that the sub-ma­ chine gun was so fast that no matter how quickly the trig­ ger was squeezed and released, no less than four bullets would come out. After his lecture was con­ cluded and the bales ofpaper were removed, it was found that two of the machine gun slugs had penetrated the blackboard. One year at the Harvest Festival a man brought a yoke of oxen. They were beautiful animals, weighing around 1,500 or 2,000 pounds apiece. They were hitched to a wagon and had a ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Project: Maple Valley Schools Lawn & Athletic Field Services Owner: Maple Valley Schools 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, Ml 49096 As a lad Guy Howell (left) sustained the usual number of boyhood bumps and bruises roughhousing with his chums as well as in day-to-day activities. Once, he was the innocent victim of a stone-throwing match. Seen with him here are two of his youthful Nashville companions, Charles Liebhauser and Harold Gibson. regular ox yoke on their necks. As the man drove them along the street, he would stop occasionally for people to admire them. At one place he said, “Is there anyone out there who would like to drive these oxen?” A woman in the crowd, Mrs. Higdon, La Duska Sheldon’s mother, said, “I will drive them.” And she proceeded to climb onto the wagon. She drove the team the rest of the way down Main Street. She said she had driven oxen many times in the Dakotas, where they lived before they came to Nashville. Everyone who saw her driving the team applauded. A friend and I were at Thomapple Lake one day. We were in a boat and about halfway across the lake. We noticed a streak on the water and pulled toward it. It was a red squirrel swimming. I held an oar out to it and immediately it was in the boat I don’t know if anyone who reads this has ever been in the close confines of a boat with a red squirrel, but that squirrel was all over the boat and us! We had a tow sack in the boat and, after some scratches and bites, managed to get the squirrel into it. When we got back to the cabin I put on a pair of leath­ er gloves and reached into the bag for him. He immedi­ ately got his teeth through the glove and into my finger. I jerked him out of the bag and gave him a flip to get my finger free. He landed on the floor and just lay there. In inspection we found his neck was broken. The flip I’d given did it. So I skinned it and we had it for dinner. I was fishing from the top of the dam one day. The water was low, about six inches below the top of the dam on the upstream side. I was fishing below the dam for rock bass. I had a bluegill hook on my line. I got a bite, and as I pulled up, a black bass struck the rock bass. I lifted it to the top ofthe dam, where it fell off. I pounced on it and got it, and also the rock bass. The black bass weighed three pounds, and we had a nice fish fry. Three of us boys were down at the ball diamond The Maple Valley Schools will receive sealed Bids for Lawn & Athletic Field Services until 9:00 AM, local time, Friday, August 28, 2015. Bids received after 9:00 AM will be returned unopened. Bids shall be mailed, or delivered in person, before the 9:00 AM deadline, to Pat Powers, Director of Operations & Transportation, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. Bids can also be delivered in person to the location of the Bid opening, at the Administration Building. They will be opened publicly and read aloud immediately after the bid time. All Bids will be evaluated at a later date. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will take place on August 14, 2015 at 9:00 AM local time, at Central Office; 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. Maple Valley Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we fully and actively support equal opportunities for everyone. All qualified bidders are encouraged to submit a Proposal for this project regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. All Bids submitted shall remain valid for a period of forty-five (45) days after the Bid Date. Maple Valley Schools reserve the right to waive any irregularities, reject any or all Bids, or accept any Bid, which, in their opinion, will serve their best interests. More information can be obtained by calling Pat Powers at 517­ 852-9421 6278 A job of cleaning a rainwater cistern for Dr. E.T. Morris resulted in an infected hand for young Guy Howell, necessitating treatment by the doctor. Morris, Nashville’s longest practicing physician, came to the village in 1898 and maintained an office until his retirement in 1958, just four years before his death. The Morris residence on South Main Street was next to his office. one day. As we were going back uptown, I was giving one of the others a ride on my back, with my arms hooked under his legs. The other boy grabbed hold of him and tried to pull him off my back. I whirled around to get the boy loose, lost my balance and fell. My head struck the gravel road, with the other boy, who was on my back, on my head. The blow knocked me out for a few minutes, and when I came to there was blood dripping onto the ground. I had a face full of gravel and a bad cut over my left eye. I got up, with the other boys helping me, and we went to Dr. Morris’ office, which wasn’t very far. He cleaned the gravel out ofmy face and put two clips above my eve to close the cut. It healed nicely, but it was a long time before I again gave anyone a ride on my back. A lot ofthe houses in town had cisterns to catch rainwa­ ter. One day Dr. Morris said his cistern was empty and asked me if I would clean it for him. We set a long ladder into it, and I lowered some buckets of water and a brick to scour it with. Then I descended myself. When I was through, I was coming back out of the cistern, when my hand hit a rough place near the top and it made several scratches. I went into the doctor’s office and he put some adhesive tape on, but one of the scratches became infected, and it was quite a while before it healed. The doctor treated it two or three times. I was going to school one day, and was nearly there when out of the blue, some­ thing hit me above the eye and I dropped. When I came to there was a crowd around me. A boy came up and told me he was sorry. It seems he had been throwing a rock at the boy who was just ahead ofme. That boy ducked and I got the rock. A knot swelled up above my eye, but except for an enormous headache for awhile, I soon got over it. While I’m still on the sub­ ject, I was at the baseball diamond during a game. I was bat boy, and it was my duty to get the bats away from home plate when the batters dropped them. The Nashville team was playing a Battle Creek team. Archie Marten was the pitcher for Battle Creek. He had just pitched the ball when I saw a bat. I stopped out to get it and got hit over the eye with the ball. It was foolish for me to duck out of the way, but I didn’t want anyone to stumble over that bat. I was young and I reckon I just didn’t think. However, I was okay in just a few minutes with no damage except a black eye. As I have mentioned before, occasionally people would come to the school to put on a performance of some kind. One day, a ven­ triloquist visited. He told a story of the miller and the flea. He took both parts. I have forgotten most of the story, but it seems that this man ran a flour mill and he LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR COLLECTING A DEBT. IF THE DEBT WAS DISCHARGED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEED­ ING, THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT DEBT. If you are in the Mili­ tary, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the re­ turn of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgag­ ee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Charles J. Baughman, Single to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated August 26, 2004 and recorded August 31, 2004 in instrument # 1133233 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hun­ dred Two Thousand Six Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($102,609.63) including interest 8.587% per annum. Un- der 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 September 3, 2015 Said premises are situ­ ated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Bravata: That part of the Southwest one-quarter Section 5, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, is described as commencing 130.57 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 9, Sam Bravada Plat; thence West 169.19 feet; thence North 0 degrees 33 minutes West 120.0 feet along the West property line as described in Liber 244 on Page 407; thence Eastt feet; f1170.37 e7e0t .t3o7 thfe ee pt;latthence cheenocfebeSSouth goinunthing1120.0 ,2e0.x0feet to the place of beginning, excepting the South 60 feet thereof; reserving an easement over the East 30 feet thereof for Highway purposes. Lot J, Bravata: Parcel in Southwest one-quarter Section own 2 North, or ane 10 West, es 5, Town Range commencing 250.57 feet North of the Northwest corner of Lot 9, Sam Bravata Plat; thence West 170.37 feet; thence North 0 de­ grees 33 minutes West 60.0 feet, along the West property line as described in Liber 244 on Page 407; thence East 170.96 feet; thence South 60.0 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly . known as 4734 Bea St. aka 4730 Princess Dr., Shelbyville Ml 49344 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 lat­ er; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. 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Then he stopped and said to us, “Now here is the sound of that same whistle when it is 10 miles away.” He put his hands to his mouth, and we sat there expectantly, but nothing happened. Finally he lowered his hands and said, “That was it. You would have to have exceptionally good ears to hear a train whistle 10 miles away.” We realized then that it was a joke he had played on us and we had a good laugh with him. sWffifer/M^K J ’ a aWdteSite (^W.M «><!> ItafcMMH tala sM s mog IIJ BiMSrbift ^■“taMTOfu t iudi imw*’1 stiibl aL illjiftfffilw!’’ A few of us boys used to hang around the D-X gas sta­ tion, on the northeast comer of Main and Reed streets. The man who ran it was jolly and full of fun. 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We put water into them in graduated amounts, to make the tone of each differ­ ent when it was struck with a mallet. I had a pretty good ear for tones, and we got a rea­ sonably good scale. When we got everything together and going, we had a pretty good band. Oh, yes. We had a slide whistle like the Hoosier Hot Shots had. That band really sounded good. The man who ran the station played the bass jug, and he was really good at it. When I was a small boy before we had a radio, we used to sing as a family quite a bit. Fred Ackett played a snare drum, and he was over at our place one night. It was getting on toward Christmas and we were singing Christmas songs with Fred accompanying us on the drum. I asked him if he could play, “Up on the Housetop” and he said, “I probably could but I’d rather play down here. It’s too cold out there.” We had quite a laugh over that. Back in those days, life was at a much easier pace, and we had more fun. Today a lot of fun is artificial. envelopes were gathered and taken to the stage, where the magician put them in a metal dish and burned them. He then started calling out names of people in the audience, telling the question and answering them. Finally he said, “There is a Florence Howell in the audi­ ence who is asking the where­ abouts of her brother Jim Hum. If she will write to (here, he named a street) in Chickasaw, Alabama, she will get an answer from her brother.” My mother wrote to the address and in a few days she got an answer from Uncle Jim! Don’t ask me how he did it, because I don’t know. I only know that he did it, arid it worked. Mother hadn’t known Uncle Jim’s address for several years, and when she had last heard from him, he wasn’t in Chickasaw. We were really amazed. (To be continued.) 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A magician was there, giving a performance. At one point, his assistant walked near the audience handing out slips of paper and small envelopes. We were told to write a ques­ tion on the paper, put it in the envelope and seal it. My mother asked the whereabouts of her brother Jim Hum. We hadn’t heard from him for years. The handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marital 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 viola­ tion 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. 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Workers were applying the second of four coats of Bona Gym Floor Finish. The original floor, installed in 1964, has been through at least five sand­ ings. “At the last sanding nails were popping through,” said Powers. “We were told this was the last time ... typically LED lighting is installed along the front of the jr./sr. high school. The grading awaits new asphalt and concrete sidewalks have been poured. Receiving its second of four coats of finish is the newly installed gym floor. a floor will last through four sandings every 10 years.” Dot and ladder markings, for physical education agility testing, are in place. A lion logo will be in the center of the floor. It is a different design than the previous one, said Powers. Exterior grading surrounds the front, back and central office parking areas. Concrete sidewalks and curbs are nearing comple­ tion. Drains will be added near one ofthe track entranc­ es to alleviate water build­ up. LED lighting has been installed along the front of the building and at the cen­ tral office. Curbing and asphalt are expected to be finished by the end of next week, said Powers. An unanticipated expense developed with the current septic system, said Powers. It is still functioning however it will be replaced with three new septic chambers. This project is still in the design review process awaiting approval from the health department. There are sidewalks along the back of the school in the bus staging area and there will be a handicapped park­ ing designated area closer to the admissions gate for sport­ ing events. A drainage system sur­ rounds the track which has received an asphalt surface. A latex coating will be applied. This will keep water off the track which had caused cracking. Updates on Phase I of the bond project will continue in future issues of the Maple Valley News. FOOTBALL, continued from page 10 about $260 on each helmet if they bought in bulk rather than spacing the purchases out over three or four years as their current helmets reached their expiration points. “The school board, in their wisdom through their com­ mittees and with some dis­ cussion, they understood that it was going to be more (cost effective) to buy the helmets now in abundance for the entire program than it would be to buy ten and 12 and 13 and oh by the way we didn’t have enough helmets so we were going to have to pur­ chase 18 to begin with,” Martin said. “So, they were gracious enough to give us $15,000 from the general fund to pay for it. It wasn’t from the bond. It was from the general fund. The great thing about the Maple Valley community was that I had numerous people come up and give me money. We never asked for a cent, and people were com­ ing up and giving us $5,000, $1,500, $3,500, $500, $100 and through those donations we were able to purchase not only the helmets, but 40 pairs of shoulder pads, 40 pairs of girdles, and we were able to purchase new uni­ forms because we didn’t have enough uniforms. The Maple Valley community really stepped up, and in return we’ve been serving in our community.” The new helmets aren’t the only safety improve­ ments going on with the football program. Martin said the football team will have an official athletic trainer on the sidelines this fall, who will be working with all the Maple Valley athletic programs. Martin and new Maple Valley athletic director Landon Wilkes also attended training Monday for the our kids and we want to pre­ serve this sport, because it is a great sport.” Martin said that according to Riddell the Maple Valley football team is the first in the state at any level, high school, college or pro, to have the entire program fit­ ted with the high tech hel­ mets, which also feature an updated Lions logo and a large silver ribbon sticker on the back to promote aware­ ness of brain disorders and disabilities. With their brains as safe as can be, the Lions moved on to getting their bodies into shape this week. Marines visited the Lion conditioning camp Monday. They ran the Maple Valley football play­ ers, as well as cheerleaders from the Maple Valley pro­ gram and the Lakewood pro­ gram Martin’s wife Kim runs, through a Marine Core boot Camp. Fitness tests included an New Maple Valley varsity football coach Marty Martin works his whistle as players run sprints during the pro­ gram’s voluntary conditioning camp Wednesday on the practice field at Maple Valley Jr/Sr High School. (Photo by 800-yard run, box lifts (of 30-pound ammo boxes), as Brett Bremer) well as a long obstacle course Michigan High School injury, a sideline assessment Kerasidis said. “Should a another roughly 30 schools style event that included Athletic Association’s is done using a smartphone concussion injury be sus­ are participating in, the another 800-yard run, box (MHSAA) new advanced or tablet with those results pected, the system automati­ MHSAA will be the first to lifts, push ups, dead man’s concussion care trial. then compared with the ath­ cally generates a notification mandate record-keeping by carry, a fireman’s cany, vari­ In partnership with lete’s baseline measure­ to parents and medical pro­ member schools of all possi­ ous sprints, zigzags and XLNTbrain Sport, Maple ments. The program docu­ fessionals and creates a ble concussion events from crawls and more. Valley football players will ments the severity of a con­ recovery protocol and detection to an athlete’s Austin Zank, a' freshman, take an advanced concussion cussion, provides a guide for post-injury tracking so the return to play. The require­ finished the obstacle course baseline test to assessimpair­ on-the-field decision making right people can monitor the ment applies to both practic­ with a top time of 1 minute ment ofbrain function after a regarding treatment and athlete’s progress. Then, the es and events at all levels of 58 seconds, meeting the potential injury, according to recovery time and can report system assists medical pro­ all sports in grades 7 through USMC equivalency of 2:10. the XLNTbrain website. results via email to parents, fessionals with the all-im­ 12. Matt Schaub, a junior, led XLNTbrain Sport includes coaches, training staff and portant retum-to-leam and “All this is about keeping the Lions in the box lift with balance and web-based neu- medical professionals. retum-to-play clearance.” our kids safe,” Martin said. 100 reps and Carley Bennett, ro-cognitive tests also used Dr. Harry Kerasidis, who Maple Valley is one of “I can’t stress that enough. a senior from the Lakewood before the start of a season to designed the XLNTbrain about 40 schools working Football is a great sport. It’s varsity competitive cheer create a baseline measure­ Sport software, presented at with the XLNTbrain pro­ kind of under attack right team, was the top girl in the ment of reaction time, atten­ the Coalition for Concussion gram through the MHSAA, now because of the concus­ tion, inhibition, impulsivity, Treatment Summit at the which is part of a three­ sions and the residual effects event with 61 reps. Martin said the Marines were look­ memory, information pro­ United Nations building in pronged advance by the after a player is done. We ing for a total of at least 80 cessing efficiency and exec­ 2014. MHSAA in concussion care want to be the leader in the reps from the guys and 35 utive function, according to “We included an objective this fall. In addition to state ofMichigan, and one of from the girls. an MHSAA press release. balance test that relies on becoming the first state asso­ the leaders in the country, Tristan Clark, another The test also assesses mood, smartphone accelerometer ciation to offer pilot sideline through the helmet, the Maple Valley freshman, had anxiety, stress and emotion­ technology which is effec­ concussion testing through InSite, doing the brain study the evening’s best time in the ality. tive in the field during prac­ the XLNTbrain program and and having a trainer on the 800-yard run. After a possible head tice and game situations,” the King-Devick Test which sideline. We want to protect �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 8,2015 — Page 11 READING, continued from page 1 not called was invited up to receive a prize. Kryptonite (a green col­ ored rice crispy treat) was served as a treat before participants strolled to the area behind the stores in downtown Nashville. Firefighters and several fire trucks were present with a waterball set-up. The children, Swantek and Scott, were given a chance to hoist the hoses and attempt to send the water ball over the opponents line. A soaking resulted which brought squeals of laughter and, in some cases, shivers. Reading enough to have their names entered in the grand prize drawing are Lily Rosin (from left) Reid Rosin, Isabel! Dunlap, Dayton Hillard, Hogan Hillard, Alana Dunlap and Dakota Smith. Audrey Reid, library aide, models hand puppets at end of summer event Wednesday at Putnam Library. iWrlLL iWrl.LL. srftaifateii feKiio. IIBtatash a It, fe Is iwii Io suns ta b«fe s shit instils fc Li®tafc ag fate Ito The Hillard family, at the Super Reader event on the library lawn, Dayton (from left) Crewin, Hogan and Jennie. (Missing is Taylor Carpenter and Ben Scott) tan CaMpa-io’s15 6 Lalaoo daiK* Laura Scott (left) assists Alana Dunlap in the assembly of a duct tape “Super hero” bookmark. Scott is the assis­ tant director of Putnam District Library. » j l*Sl^ i0£^ [ lx > Serving Walleye or Chicke Fries, Coleslaw and a Roll |, ■ Saturday, Aug. 15 • 5:30-7:00 « | ■ Bring* this ad with you and receive ■ $2.00 $2.00off off the the price! price! Superheroes need super foods, said Laura Scott. Patrons sample avocados, pomegranates, quinoa and kale. The children sample each food and then judge them by assigning a number from five to 10. I NASHVILLE VFW 8260/1 304 S. State St., Nashville • 517.852.9260 �Page 12 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. August 8. 2015 PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES WORKING TOGETHER. SERVING YOU Daniels Funeral Home Qari’s “Our Family Serving Yours ” SUPER MARKETS of Nashville SAVINGS BANK F phone 517-852-9712 Your Hometown Grocer 517-052-1991 EATON FEDERAL 9200 East M-79 Highway, Nashville, Ml 49073 Scott A. Daniels—O wner/Director & EMBROIDERY 117 N. Main Street 517-852-9207 Hair- Nails ‘Tanning w 109 S. Main Street cell 269-838-1575 fax 517-852-9797 207 N. Main Street • 517-852-0313 517-852-1830 www.danielsfuneralhome.net FDK Foryourconvenience, please use backentrance FRIENDS OF EWING GARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING 5715 S.M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY FEATURED BUSINESS 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 GOOD TIME PIZZA GREAT NORTHERN BOWHUNTING COMPANY by Shari Carney Staff Writer 501 N. Main Street 517-852-9100 Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street 517-852-0790 -IHOMETOWN J ILUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State Street 517-852-0882 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Shield of Service 735 E. SHERMAN ST. ($17)852-1910 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 ♦war. Asphalt Maintenance (269)948-9369 www.murraysasphaHnet Nashville Family i DENTISTRY 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 PENNINGTON Bobcat & Backhoe Jeremy Rasey and his wife Lacey are the newest operations managers at Good Time Pizza in downtown Nashville. They took the leadership role last November. Jeremy’s roots run deep with the establishment. “I worked here with Jack DeGroot when I was 16,” said Jeremy. “I always joked about someday buying this place... It’s a big undertaking and at first my wife was not sure about it but now she says she can’t imagine life without it.” The couple spend long hours, often 15 to 16 per day, providing a wide array of pizza offerings, subs, sandwiches, soups, 26 ice cream flavors and a familiar favorite — breadsticks. In addition to Jeremy and Lacey there are 25 on staff. “I loved Jack's passion for teaching kids,” said Jeremy, who admits he hires mostly youth. “There is a big turn-around with them going off to college but it’s fun to watch them learn life skills.” Pizza and breadsticks are the trademark best sellers. When the Raseys took charge they switched the sauce back to Jack’s recipe and selected the same pepperoni he used. Jeremy also adds about 30 percent more cheese. The favorite pizza is the meat lovers followed by deluxe. “We get a lot of orders for pepperoni and green olives too,” he said. The 24 inch Lion’s Pride Pizza is proving to be a community favorite. Jeremy said it’s not unusual to see 20 of them go out over the course of a weekend. Joining the Nashville Route 66 Business District was immediate for the Raseys. “Kim Rodriguez invited me and after attending my first meeting I signed up,” he said. “I was the second one too; right after Wheelers.” Community involvement is a high priority with the Raseys. “We are very supportive of the community; the schools," said Jeremy. “We sponsored the Ken Beardslee tournament, little league and soccer teams and server nights for dance, Lakewood Schools’ color guard and the Maple Valley football team. The football team made $1,300.” Good Time Pizza will be served at the home games this fall for the Maple Valley and Lakewood varsity football teams. Future plans are to expand the operation by adding locations; offer outdoor events such as car cruises and live music. In addition to restaurant seating there are affordable delivery options for dining at home and the Raseys will cater events. “Good Time Pizza is one of the best restaurants to take your family, plan a gathering, or just grab a snack,” said Kari Burd, Nashville resident. “Every aspect is superb; from the tasty food, to the down home service, to the owners Jeremy and Lacey Rasey who are always willing to meet a customer’s every need. It is a hometown restaurant with big town quality. We absolutely love Good Time Pizza.” Good Time Pizza has a website under development and a Facebook page. They are located at 501 N. Main St. and are open seven days a week, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 10 p.m. Call 517-852-9100 for more information. ’Streetside ‘Pizzeria, 201 N. Main Street 517-852-0820 Hickey Electric, Inc. 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 Five pizza ovens keep operations manager Jeremy Rasey busy at Good Time Pizza on Main Street in Nashville. 'KENT . OIL A PROPANE, INC. 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 MVP maple valley pharmacy 219 N. Main Street 517-852-0845 Lacey Rasey (left) and Jackie Collier prep the hand-made pizza dough for a day’s use. 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 Full Service Center • Auto Sales "We Keep You Moving" Oil Changes ■ Gas - Tires • Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00 • 517-852-9446 106 S. Main Street -j—-NASHVILLE 119 N. Main Street 517-852-0540 517-852-1858 free delivery up to 5 miles NASHVILLE Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 225 N. Main Street Affiliated with Pennock Phytici on Network 750 Durkee Street 6203 877-850-7055 Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair Shane Gillean Owner 204 S. Main St Nashville, Ml 517-852-3161 smgillea@yahoo.com 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 Two $'s 207 N. Main Street 517-852-9910 Wr family Medicine This main room is one of three all ready for business at Good Time Pizza. check out our carry-out specials 11807 Carlisle Hwy Mulberry Fore Golf Course & Banquet Center 228 N. Main Street Local businesses supporting each other 517-852-9928 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-08-15.pdf 0005bdefd7e543ff6531de9853711da5 PDF Text Text <—M APLE VA•---- L---- L--- E---- Y ----- n e wss A local paper oftoday! Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 33, August 15, 2015 Eaton RESAsuperintendent resigns Eaton Regional Education Service Agency officials are improving communication and establishing strong inter­ nal accounting procedures in preparation for the upcoming school year, said Don Sovery, interim superintendent in a press release. Eaton RESA provides services of career and technical education, early intervention, general education including teacher training, Meadowview School, preschool, preven­ tion, special education, tru­ ancy, multi-tiered system of supports, job placement ser­ vices and many other ser­ vices with over 40 organiza­ tional customers. “Transparency is a top pri­ ority,” said, Sovey. “While there is more work to be done, the district has made good progress.” Sovey is a certified public and former school business official and said district offi­ cials have recently worked to overhaul the business office to provide accurate financial reporting. He was appointed in April and is receiving a salary of $4,000 per week. Salary for Beardslee according to the 2014 calen­ dar year employee compensation information was $274,597. This includes Medicare wages, retirement, FICA and insurance. To resolve all pending disputes with Dr. Beardslee and to avoid potentially costly liti­ gation, the RESA has agreed to pay Dr. Beardslee sever­ ance equivalent to six months salary and 18 months health insurance. All state and federal grants have been reviewed for prop­ er accounting and budget proposals for the year just ended June 30 and the upcoming school year have been reconstructed to better serve Eaton County’s 13,000 students and many other cus­ tomers, said Sovey. Currently all independent service con­ tracts are under review to ensure adherence to perfor­ mance and pricing provi­ sions, with the negotiation of new contract terms in process for those that expired this past June. Sovey was asked to lead Eaton RESA as interim superintendent in April when past superintendent Dr. Christine Beardslee was placed on paid non-displinary administrative leave while an investigation of financial concerns was conducted. The board’s attorney secured Rehmann Corporate Investigative Services, a Troy-based firm, on the RESA’s behalf to perform additional, independent review into the financial con- Sovey was asked to lead Eaton RESA as interim superintendent in April when past superintendent Dr. Christine Beardslee was placed on paid non-displinary administrative leave while an investigation of financial concerns was conducted. cems. This was not a finan­ cial audit. Board members received the independent review and voted to approve a separation agreement with former superintendent Beardslee. As a part of the agreement, the report will not be disclosed unless ordered by a court due to attorney-client and investi­ gator-client privilege so that the district can respect the confidentiality of those employees who have had the courage to come forward. Virtually all district docu­ ments related to its finances are, however, a matter of public record. The separation agreement releases Eaton RESA from all potential legal claims and waives the rights of Dr. Beardslee to any additional compensation to which she could have been entitled under her employment con­ tract, including a waiver of approximately 30 months of salary and 18 months of health insurance. Through this agreement, the RESA has avoided costs of as much as $600,000, including legal fees. The annual financial audit by an independent auditing firm for the year ended June 30, 2015 will begin in mid-September and the audit report will be posted on the transparency page of the dis­ trict website by mid-November. the auditor will be taking special care to employ added scrutiny of all district trans­ actions as a part of their field work. An earlier press report by a local TV news station described $500,000 as “miss­ ing” and is simply incorrect, said Sovey. There was evi­ dence of large budget swings this past spring and budgets were presented to the board showing great variance from one amended budget to the next. A budget swing, how­ ever, is clearly different from actual “missing” money. The news report of $500,000 missing is a false interpreta- tion of budget variances. Budget amendments for 2014-15 for the district funds are posted on the district transparency page at www. eatonresa.org. Sovey said the district was plagued with high staff turn­ over, grossly inaccurate financial forecasting and reporting, and four years of poor financial audit reports when he took over as interim superintendent. Board and administrators at Eaton RESA have begun to position the district for better communication and long­ term planning in order to The new entryway to St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville has recently been comserve students most effec- pleted. There will be a dedication Monday, Aug. 24, at 5 p.m. by Bishop Paul J. tively, said Sovey. At an Bradley. Everyone is invited. , , August retreat, the board will learn more and discuss how a new strategic plan involving listening to the stakeholders can move the district for­ ward. The board will also begin discussions on the search process to select a new superintendent. “I continue to be impressed by the level of professional­ ism and dedication of Eaton RESA employees,” Sovey said. “They are some of the top professionals I have worked with in my 40 year career. I have asked that employees continue to focus on their good work and that we all pull together for the success ofthe district and our Eaton County students as well as the nearly 40 organi­ zations we serve in the tri-county area. Increased transparency of the district’s financial posi­ tion and the reasons for deci­ sions have helped to make an almost immediate comeback in the right direction and we This is a northward facing view of the interior of the newly constructed entryway at are in compliance with the St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. law and all best practices,” said Sovey. “Stability of age closet. by Shari Carney financial reporting and credi­ “We never missed a The public is invited to a Staff Writer bility ofthe numbers are crit­ service. John (Mitchell, dedication Monday, Aug. ical to the future success of It was 15 years ago when of John Mitchell 24, at 5 p.m. with Bishop Eaton RESA. We are stew- plans for a new entryway Builders) made sure ards of the taxpayer dollars. were first proposed at St. Paul J. Bradley officiating. We need to maintain strong Cyril Catholic Church in we had access every The church is located on week; even building financial practices to make Nashville, 203 N. State St. For more said Sue sure dollars are directly dedi­ new steps as needed." information contact Dunham. Dunham is the cated to the students we Dunham at 517-852-1925. director of religious educa­ serve.” Sue Dunham The RESA board is search­ tion for the church. “ The original design was ing for a new superintendent. Current RESA board mem-much bigger and too expenbers and their emails are: sive,” said Dunham. Deb Disbro, president at disThe whole idea was the brod@masonkl2.net; Wayne need for a handicap accessiCurtis, vice president, wcur- ble entry. tis@eatonresa.org; Garrett Dale Berry drew up the Bensinger, treasurer, garrett- revised plans and John Relay for Life of Barry County yields bensinger@gmail.com; Sara Mitchell Builders was the big returns Clark Pierson, secretary, contractor. Maker lab will continue at Putnam sclarkpierson@gmail.com “We never missed a ser­ and Jim Lehman, trustee, Building phases, Eaton RESA among vice,” said Dunham. “John jlehman@eatonresa.org. board topics Board meetings are the made sure we had access Case CU makes a home in third Wednesday of the every week; even building Vermontville month, 6 p.m., at 1790 E. new steps as needed.” The entry houses a chair Packard Highway in Charlotte. lift, a bathroom and a stor- St. Cyril Catholic Church has new entryway In This Issue �Page 2 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. August 15. 2015 Putnam Library News other veggies for pickling: okra, zucchini, summer squash, and green beans. Love pickles? Putnam This workshop is free to card District Library's Community holders. There is a $5 dona­ Education will be partnering tion request for guests. Those with St. Cyril’s Catholic interested should preregister. Church in Nashville to offer a There is a supply list at the workshop on simple and easy library to be picked up by pickling methods. Turn those Aug. 17. Seed Lending Library extra cucumbers into dill refrigerator pickles or sweet thoughts The Seed Lending Library freezer pickles. Participants will meet at at the church hall is accepting new heirloom Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 seeds. Many early garden p.m. to create two different plants are already going to tried and true delicious pick­ seed and are ready to be har­ ling recipes, said Assistant vested. Stop by the library’s Library Director Laura Scott. own garden to observe the “Attendees should bring plants in the process of going their own cucumbers and to seed. The library also has supplies and go home with many new books on seed sav­ the recipe and two batches of ing. Contact Scott at 517­ pickles to munch on later,” 852-9723 or by eamil at lscott@putnamlib.org for said Scott. Consider bringing these additional information. It’s time to make the pickles Home Cookir BREAKFAST ^2*49 i/ Jack $ Judy's^ jr Country \ Kettle Cafe .J/ 113 N. Main, Nashville BS 517-852-9700 Your choice of: fl.1 egg, 1/2 order of meat, 1 slice of toast, 1/4 order of potatoes #2.3 silver dollar pancakes w/ a 1/2 order of meat or 1 egg Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM #3.1/2 bowl of oatmeal w/toast Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! Monday thru Friday Only. Representing team Angel Wings from southern Barry County are members of the Maple Valley volleyball team and their coaches (standing from left) Christine Terpening, Nicole Shook, Tia James, Chloe Hicks, Taylor Medina, Britani Shilton, Chloe Ayers, Brooklyn Scott, Gena Remsing, Madison Gusey, Rachel Morris, Emily Morris, Megan Bonney, Emma Franklin, Angela Remsing, (sitting) Hannah Tabor, Shala Kikendall, Kaylea Hughes, Sarah Carpenter, Bekka Reid, Elizabeth Hosack-Frizzell and Michaela Johnson. Relay for Life of Barry County yields big returns by Shari Carney Staff Writer Super heros of all shapes, sizes and ages converged at the Barry County Expo Center for this year’s Relay for Life event Saturday and Sunday Aug. 8 and 9. According to Chrissy Dunlap, American Cancer Society chapter representa­ tive, the Barry County Super Hero themed event had 37 SPECTRUM HEALTH Pennock Exceptional care begins here. J. Daniel Woodall, DO, MPH Dr. Woodall is now accepting patients at Women’s Health First teams with 388 participants raising $72,837. Teams still have some time to add to the funds. The final tally will be available after Aug. 31. Team Angel Wings, repre­ senting Maple Valley, raised $3,000, said organizer Sandy Carpenter. Fundraising, in addition to the relay, includ­ ed a volleyball match/survivor walk last October, a craft show and bra pong at the maple syrup festival' and Gizzard Fest. “This is my sixth year for this event [Relay for Life],” said Carpenter. “I lost my sister and Jeff (Sandy’s hus­ band) lost his brother to can­ cer.” Top individual earners at the Barry County Relay for Life were Dustin Mead with $3,062; Gary Snyder, $2,950 and Kim Varney, $ 1,561. Top teams were Dog Gone Cancer, $8,522; Spectrum Health Pennock Team Lifesavers at $4,992 and B & G Crusaders with $4,987. The top corporate donor was Walmart NCTP with $1,675. The Relay for Life event began with one man, Dr. Gordy Klatt, who in 1985 raised $27,000 for cancer research by running around a track for a 24 hour period. This man’s act has grown to be “the largest not for profit activity in the world” accord­ ing to the American Cancer Society; 30 years later this event includes 4 million peo­ ple in over 20 countries. A survivors lap, luminaria ceremony and fight back cer- emony are some of the high­ lights of the 24 hour event. “The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the world’s largest and most impactful fundraising event to end cancer,” from the society’s website. “It unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Today, with the support of thou­ sands of volunteers like you, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than . ........,***.. ..„. connect you directly to many of the area's top specialists. Discover greater possibilities. spectrumhealth.org/pennock Spectrum Health Pennock Women's Health First 1108 W. State St, Suite 3 Hastings, Ml 49058 269.945.8080 5653 Call anytime for Maple Valiev News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 — Sale Perennials The care you need to help you stay healthy is conveniently located here, within new patients, providing comprehensive obstetrics and gynecological care for women —=' —b. — L A N D S C APING Women's Health First. Located in the State Street Center, Dr. Woodall is accepting of all ages. And as a part of Spectrum Health, Women's Health First providers can 400 lives a day. And we won’t stop until we finish the fight against cancer.” Watch for upcoming details from Angel Wings on this year’s volleyball match, in October, to include a sur­ vivor walk. Mark calendars for Saturday, Nov. 7, to attend a craft show at the Maple Valley High School. Proceeds go toward the fight against cancer. For more information on Angel Wings or to make a contribution contact Carpenter at 517-331-2326. 25% OFF Trees and Shrubs 30% OFF ’ SAVE $2.00 on every yard of Mulch ’ 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 Hours: Wed. e .-- Fri. r. 9:00 : - 5:00; :; Sat. a. 9:00 : - 3:00 EwingGarden@gmail.com 6854 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 15,2015 — Page 3 barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menn Monday, August 17 Pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, orange, bun. Tuesday. August 18 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, apple, roll. Wednesday, August 19 Beef and cheese burrito with sauce, com, sour cream, salsa, tossed salad, banana. Thursday, August 20 Sweet and sour chicken, Cam Carpenter colors his cardboard spiral while the Snap Circuit electronically brown rice, cauliflower, tossed salad, grapes. spins the fan. Friday, August 21 Pork chop, baked potato with sour cream, spinach, jello with fruit, roll. Maker lab will continue at Putnam Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, August 17 Cheese cubes and club crackers, white bean salad, tropical fruit, cookie. Tuesday, August 18 Ham pasta salad, broccoli/ cranberry salad, diced peaches, granola bar. Wednesday, August 19 Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, applesauce. Thursday, August 20 Bagel with cream cheese, cottage cheese, grapes, fruit juice. Friday, August 21 Sliced turkey with provolone cheese, coleslaw, pineapple, bun. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, August 17 Hamburger, roasted potatoes, green beans, orange, buri. Tuesday, August 18 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, spinach, apple. Wednesday, August 19 Burrito with sauce, refried beans, broccoli, banana. Thursday, August 20 Sweet and sour chicken, brown rice, peas, carrots, fruit cup. Friday, August 21 Pork chop, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, applesauce, roll. Monday, August 17 Hastings: Card Making 9 am.; TV Strings 10:30 am.; Painting Club 1 pm. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,WJ4 Reminiscence. Tiiesday, August 18 Hastings: Play Wii 9 am.; Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Brain Works 1-2 pm.; COA Board 2 pm.; All ages YOGA3pm. Wednesday, August 19 Hastings: Card Making 9 am.; Music with Sam 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 pm. Woodland: BP Check; Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Delton: TV Strings. Thursday, August 20 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Music with Celia 10:30 am.; BP Checks; Alzh. Caregiver Support 3 pm. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, August 21 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 am. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Activities Calendar See us for color copies, one-hour 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 ^Expressions CJ)ance Centre Owen Bailey and Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek battle with their junk sculptures. Putnam District Library in Nashville has long been a welcoming spot for creators, designers and imaginative “Makers” of all kinds, said Assistant Director Laura Scott. This summer, children, teens and adults have had an open house style opportunity to create using different materials and tools supplied at the library. The Maker Lab, which began in June, focused on cardboard constructions using Makedo Cardboard Construction toolkits. These plastics tools allowed for safe cutting of cardboard and then the pieces were connected with plastic screws and hing­ es, said Scott. Two labs were hosted in July. Snap Circuit kits had blocks that snap to build electrical and electronic circuits. The kits contain 6832 I love to Teach... Would you like to Learn??? Piano Lessonsfor all ages. Family Discounts Available. Performance Encouraged. Strong emphasis on: theory, technique, improvisation, ear-training, rhythm, and memorization. Start today... with a simple call to 517 852-9159 Pash Performance 4 ‘‘Where the Music Flows” Teresa A. Pash Professional Pianist/Teacher Member of MTNA, MMTA, BCAMTA Nashville, Michigan (517) 852-9159 tpash@hotmail.coni www.angelfire.com/jazz/pashperformance hundreds of illustrated exper­ iments. The second lab fea­ tured Makey Makey which is an invention kit used with a computer. This small circuit board turned everyday objects into keys for the com­ puter, fruit into musical instruments, cardboard into a guitar game, and veggies into a piano. August is Maker Camp Month at the library. Putnam was selected as a 2015 Maker Camp Affiliate site and received many new materials to use. Maker Camp is a col­ laboration between Maker Media and Google. Each week, starting on Thursdays at 6 pm. through 1 pm. on Saturdays, the library will provide different creative opportunities for all. Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult. Putnam plans to continue in the Maker Movement by providing creative activities for patrons. Contact them with any additional sugges­ tions or ideas. The library is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10 am. to 6 pm., Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 8 pm. and Saturday 10 am. to 1 pm. Visit their Facebook page for Maker Lab photos and events. 114 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, MI 49058 269.908.7088 • www.expressionsdancecentre.net FALL REGISTRATION Fall registration is every Monday & Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 during August. Fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8 We offer a fun and creative environment! CLASSES OFFERED • Ballet • Pointe • Thp • Jazz • Acro/Tumbling • Lyrical • Hip Hop • Pom Poh • Boys Hip Hop/Tumblirig • Creative Movement (ages 2-1/2-3) • Combination (ages 4-6) • Adult Classes • Parent & Me Classes PROGRAMS OFFERED 6 week dance class sessions throughout the year Competitive dance team • Fundraising available PERFORMANCES Annual Recital • Hassle free costumes 269-908-7088 orvisitwww.expressionsdancecentre.net For more information please call *71 “Dancing Feet Make Happy Hearts” 6802 (^- �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 15r 2015 Building phases, Eaton RESA among board topics News from the Eaton County a.m., Friday, Aug. 28. A man­ datory pre-bid meeting will take place Saturday, Aug. 14, 9 ajn. at the Central Office. In other business, Finance Flooding is one of Director Darryl Sydloski. in Michigan’s most common his written report to the hazards. According to the board, said the Michigan National Weather Service, 54 Finance Authority priced its percent offlood-related fatal­ notes on July 29. Funds ities involved driving. should be wired by Aug. 20. Flooding can weaken roads “Our total estimated inter­ or cause them to wash out est and issuance cost will be entirely, making driving around $13,800 for through flooded areas dan­ $1,765,000 in State Aid gerous. Notes,” said Sydloski. “This Delta Township in the is about $4,000 over last northwestern comer of Eaton year’s ...” County experienced flooding Regarding the summer Monday, Aug. 10, when it meal program Falcon said was reported four inches of 5,800 meals have been served rain fell between 11 a.m. to 2 by the food service depart­ p.m. ment to date. Here are some guidelines ,h Tim Burd, board vice pres­ for driving during flooding ident, expressed dissatisfac­ situations from Sheriff Tom tion with developments at Reich: Eaton RESA. (see related • Be especially cautious article). driving at night when it is “I want to ask for a harder to recognize flood Freedom of Information Act dangers. request because I’m dis­ Saturday, August 22, 2015 • Do not drive around a pleased with all ofthat,” said barricade. Barricades are Burd. “I understand labor "“uvtuANO. there for protection. Turn negotiations, legal ramifica­ around and go the other way. Come enjoy Hot Dogs, Brats & Hamburgers off the grill! tions, employees protected • In normal vehicles never Doors open at 11:00am and confidentiality but I attempt to drive through think it ’ s crap. They ’ re work ­ Bikini Bike Wash • Wet Tee-Shirt Contest water which is more than ing for us. I think.we should at 5pm (1st & 2nd Place) about nine inches deep (or up pack our bags and go to Lots of Cold Beer and More! re! to the center of the wheels). Barry County ... we are a lit­ • Six inches of water will 70 W. Grand Ledge Hwy. (M-43)Mulliken, Ml 48861 tle fish in .a big pond [at reach the bottom of most ________________517-649-8556_________ Eaton RESA], we’ve never passenger cars causing loss gotten what we need.” enwa wenee. of control and possible stall­ Falcon said there will be p CoolLooks Extended Tanning Hours For an Eaton RESA meeting ing. CoolLooks • A foot of water will float Aug. 20 and she will report Your Convenience back to the board after this many vehicles. • It takes only two feet of meeting. rashing water to carry away Another meeting Falcon yHair • Nails • Tanning w plans to attend will be at the most vehicles. This includes pickups and SUVs. Eaton County Road Back tc Stlurol • Avoid areas that are like­ Commission regarding the ly to flood, including dips, safe route to school project. low spots and floodplains; The road commission is BuyMOkTB* any 2 in stock products or tools billing Maple Valley Schools always heed flood warnings for $26,000. The district is and instructions from emer­ holding $23,000 until an gency officials. • Do not take shortcuts; agreement is reached. stick to main roads and des­ The next meeting of the ignated evacuation routes. 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 school board will be Monday, • Do not attempt to drive Foryour convenience, please use back entrance Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. through a flooded road. The depth of water is not always obvious. The road bed may be washed out under the water, and may cause one to be stranded or trapped. Attempting to drive through AUGUST REGISTRATION DATES: water may stall the engine, August 17th from 12-5pm and 19th from 2pm-7pm with the potential to cause Classes Available: Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, irreparable damage upon restarting. Musical Theatre, Pointe, and more! • Keep an emergency pre­ paredness kit in the vehicle • Preschool Classes Available for ages 3 & up which includes food, water, a • All Boys Hip Hop Classes flashlight, a first-aid kit, • College age classes available emergency contact numbers and a help sign. • Opportunities to work with the industries top • Take extra precautions if Choreographers through Master Classes by Shari Carney Staff Writer Renovations continue at all three buildings in the Maple Valley District. The public is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday, Sept. I, at 6 pun. for Fuller Street and 7 p.m. for Maplewood. School is sched­ uled to begin Tuesday, Sept. 8. Superintendent Michelle Falcon, at the board meeting Monday, said she wants par­ ents to realize, while much has changed in the buildings, work is still in progress and repurposed furniture will be in the classrooms. “We have a finite furniture budget,” said Falcon. “We can always get newer desks. We will live with what we have first. We are looking to Lakewood who are closing two buildings.” The timeline for Phase Two is to have the bid docu­ ments completed and deliv­ ered by the architect Sept. 17; bids to go out by Sept. 23 and due Oct. 27. They will be submitted to the board for approval at the Nov. 9 meet­ ing. A 45-day notice has been given on the current lawn and maintenance contract. A noti­ fication was placed in the Aug. 8 issue of the Maple Valley News asking for sealed bids for lawn and ath­ letic field services due by 9 OUTDOOR BIKE FEST! WISE GUYS - SPECIAL GET 1 FREE! 2015-2016 Dance Season Registration • Performance Company Opportunities for 7th grade and up • Floating floors for your safety dancer’s progress • ZUMBA and YOGA for adults! Come Build A STRONG dance foundation with us at STEP N’ TIME DANCE STUDIO 207 N. Main St, Nashville, Ml 49073 517.852.9910 or visit us at wwwstepntimedancestudio.com We do have the schedule to view on our website! Some classes are at DANCE STUDIO capacity. Register ASAP and in person for best options for you! Email s 004{2igmai.coni with any questions Office Driving on flooded roadways ROADHOUSE 6 ANNUAL • 3 studios with Viewing windows for you to watch your Sheriff’s Call anytime lor Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554W 1-800-870-7085 forced to drive through water. Ifno alternate route exists and there are no other rea­ sonable alternatives but to drive through standing water: • Estimate the depth ofthe water (if other cars are driv­ ing through, take note ofhow deep the water is). If negoti­ ating a flooded section of road, drive in the middle where the water will be at its shallowest. Flooded roads are best negotiated by one vehicle at a time. Wait for approaching vehicles to clear the water before driving through. • Drive slowly and steadily. Driving at speed into water that is more than six inches deep can have dramatic effects — it could almost •feel like driving into a brick wall with loss of control. This is why it’s especially important to watch the speed on roads where there might be unexpected patches of water (perhaps hidden by a bend or a dip in the road). • Avoid driving in water where downed electrical or power lines have fallen in — electric current passes through water easily. • Watch for items traveling downstream. • Test the brakes on a clear patch ofroad at low speed. If they are wet and not stopping the vehicle as they should, dry them by pressing gently on the brake pedal with the left foot while maintaining speed with the right. • It’s also worth checking where the air intake is on the engine. If water is sucked into the engine it will stall, but worse than this, it can cause severe damage requir­ ing the engine to be stripped down in order to bring it back to life. Do not try to restart ah engine that has sucked in water — the plugs or injectors should first be removed to allow the water to be expelled. • Ifthe car has been abandoned and has stood in deep water for a long period (an hour or more) it’s worth getting a mechanic to look at it before starting. If knowl­ edgeable remove the spark plugs (or injectors) and turn the engine over to expel any water from the cylinders before starting the engine. If unable to start the vehi­ cle and trapped in rising water, immediately abandon it for higher ground. Try to open the door or roll down the window to get out. If unable to call 911 or get the attention of a passerby or someone standing on higher ground. Recently, in a neighboring county a motorist lost control of the vehicle on a’ flooded road and ended up in a body of water where the vehicle began sinking. Here are guidelines to survive a sink­ ing vehicle: • Release the seatbelts and open the windows — be aware that the seatbelts might not retract; take care not to get tangled. • If head restraints, are removable, pull them out when releasing the seatbelt to enable easy passage for rear passengers - use the head restraints to smash the side windows if necessary. • If the windows jam, try to break them with a head rest, another “emergency type hammer” or kick hard. • It’s probably better to exit through a window. • The car will sink ‘heavy end’ first (the heavy end is where the engine is). In deeper water it may flip onto its roof. • In a car that sinks front first, there will be a bubble of air in the back, but stay in the front; the front windows are often bigger and easier to get out of — for all passengers. • The car won’t sink imme­ diately, even with the win­ dows open, use every moment to free oneself and passengers. Get children out first. • Save lives. Computers, phones, purses, jewelry, etc. can be replaced. • If unable to open a window, there is the equalization option as a last resort. There should be enough air for the minute or two that it will take to prepare to escape. When the car is nearly full ofwater, take a deep breath and push/ kick a door open. Too soon and the water pressure will defeat .you. PUBLIC NOTICE OPEN POSITION ON THE PUTNAM LIBRARY BOARD The Village of Nashville has one open position on the Putnam Library Board. Any Village of Nashville res­ ident who has a library card for Putnam Library and who would be interested in serving on the Putnam Library Board should send a letter of intent to the Nashville Village Office 203 N. Main St., P.O. Box 58.7 Nashville, Ml 49073 Cathy Lenz Village Clerk �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 15,2015 — Page 5 Fall coaches selected Landon Wilkes, Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School athletic director, submitted the following coaches and positions to be approved by the school board. The board members, with Michelle Dunkelberger absent, unani­ mously approved the appoint- -sSX s,;S$J Sv SisJ Si'sJ ments at the meeting Monday, Aug. 10: Marty Martin, varsity foot­ ball head coach; Kevin Stewart, Julius Maurer, Rich Furlong, Paul Adrianson, Matt Root and Britt Leonard — varsity football assistants; Jeff Fisher, junior varsity ^HOMETOWN) LUMBER & HARDWARE J 219 S. 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Specific goals are better than vague ones; “I want to give $10.00 to charity each week” is better than just saying you want to be more giv­ ing. Goals that can be measured are easier to keep track of; better to keep a log of those weekly charitable contributions than to just guess at how much you’ve given. The goal should be both achievable and realistic. Don’t try to give $100.00 out of every paycheck to charity if you earn $300.00 a week. And finally, your goals should be timely. That is, you should put a timeframe on your goals and it can also help if your shortand medium-term goals support your long-term goals. For instance, if one of your long-term goals is to leave a large sum of money to a favorite charity, then it will help to have short-term saving goals which support that. God wants us to be happy, and one of the ways in which we can fulfill God’s plan is to make our goals align with His. - Christopher Simon HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! Call (269) 945-9554 Askfor our Sales Dept. n it lit gnt ‘Sutlw^ to to p®-isa^1 3X!! « >L;®W: in.totis^ qwtsitoto* *=tod"to*a^“7 ,5 = «> ■^ ’'L IS **-f , 5 J *** GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, 301 Fuller St., Nashville A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday School............................... 9:45 a.m. Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Nashville, Ml 49073 A.M. Worship 11 a.m. Leadership Training Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 P.M. Worship ........... 6 PASTOR: DON ROSCOE 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 Wednesday Evening: Phone: (517) 852-1783 Worship............................................................ 7 e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE Everyone is Someone Special." For infor­ ii GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH mation call 1-269-731-5194. w ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School......................................10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship................................................. 11 Evening Worship............................................ 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................................ 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 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 CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte A.M. Service................................................... 11 P.M. Service.................................................... 6 Wed. Service.................................................. 7 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. .Morning Worship.......................................... 11 .Evening Worship 6 Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. .6:45 p.m. Sunday Mass................................... 930 a.m. 11:15 a.m. .Worship . PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI . 517-652-1580 PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH ...................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Traditional 1928 Book of KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:45 a.m. Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 Phone (616) 963-7710 10: 00 a.m. Church Service MINISTER: 11: 00a.m. .......Fellowship VIRGINIA HELLER All Are Welcomel 810-986-0240 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 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 GEORGEGAY 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School......................................... 9:45 Worship Service............................................ 11 Sunday Evening Service .................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... .............. 6:30 p.m. VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 4 miles west of Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ........................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 110 S. Main St., Hastings PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Worshi FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Sunday Services: United Methodist Women: PASTOR Phone: 543-5488 203 N. State, Nashville AWANA............................... 630-8 p.m. Wed. 2415 McCann Road Common Prayer used MARC S. LIVINGSTON and many other activities. M-79 West PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE Worship Service........................... 9:30 a.m. .Wednesday Family ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School......................................... 9:45 one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................................. 9:45 a.m. .Night Service. 304 Phillips St., Nashville QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Children’s Classes, Sunday: NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship............................... 8.30 a.m 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. for all services. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-726-0526 SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship 0:30 a. rn._ WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. We seek to feed the hungry, Evening Worship................................. 6 p.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. both spiritually and physically. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT PASTOR'ROBERT HOMAN ' (517) 852-9154 269-763-3120.. i5i �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 15,2015 Vermontville Summer Reading wraps up with prize auction by Shari Carney Staff Writer Barbie dolls and action figures were among the priz­ es children bid on at the annual end of summer read­ ing silent auction this past Tuesday at the opera house in Vermontville. Director Carla Rumsey and library aides Diana Reid and Kim Eldred wore matching Escape the Ordinary T-shirts, served ice cream sundaes, and tallied totals wagered by readers. Throughout the summer 25 readers have earned “dol­ lars” to be redeemed at auc­ tion time. Eliza Trowbridge’s journal totaled $215 to spend at the auction. Her efforts paid offand she walked away with Lulu the Pink Poodle. Lulu had the most bidders, said Rumsey. The library staff have kept children engaged with sever­ al offerings including Wednesday movies, a visit with community heroes at the firebam and Eaton County Deputy DeWitt’s police dog. There has been a puppet show, a duct tape extravaganza where partici­ pants constructed purses, bookmarks and bracelets and a henna art event. Other activities included a “Super Vermontville Township Library Director Carla Rumsey (from left), and aides Kim Eldred and Diana Reid tally the totals at the silent auction. Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information “Like” their Facebook page, visit the website at www.vmtlib. michlibrary.org or call 517­ 726-1362. A silent auction is held at the Vermontville Opera House this past Tuesday. Participants earned points which equated to dollars during the library’s summer reading program. hero training camp,” and face painting by Acute Artistry. The library is located at 120 East First St. It is open Sam Hartwick shows the Hot Wheels set he earned at Tuesday 1 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Thursday and the silent auction for the Vermontville Township Library Friday 11 ajn. to 6 p.m. and end of summer event. Lunch & Learn Join us to learn about the critical benefits of Advance Funeral Planning, followed by informal questions and answers. Wednesday, August 26th noon ALIVE 800 West Lawrence Avenue | Charlotte, MI 48813 Please call to reserve lunch and a seat by August 19, as reservations are limited. 517.543.2950 5 Joseph E. Pray, Licensed Funeral Director/Manager 401 West Seminary Street | Charlotte, MI 48813 | 517-543-2950 www.prayfiineral.com Liesl Stephens, age 5, nears the end of an ice cream sundae at the silent auction sponsored by the Vermontville Township Library. S' 6647 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 15,2015 — Page 7 Barry County backpack program seeks school supply donations Hastings City Bank is partnering with Barry County United Way to pro­ vide backpacks and school supplies to Barry County children in kindergarten through 12th grade that need that additional support for the coming school year. Last year, 387 children received school supplies and a back­ pack. “We are asking for com­ munity partners, as well” said Nancy Goodin, market­ ing director for Hastings City Bank. “Community members who would like to contribute school supplies are invited to drop those off at any Hastings City Bank branch. Our employees are really excited about helping with this special project, and we hope our friends and cus­ Emily Leik holds Peyton Abfalter (left) and Megan Lee as they display the Barbies tomers will join us in this each earned at the silent auction in Vermontville this past Tuesday. project, as well.” “Each year we see an increase in the number of families that need assistance purchasing school supplies so we are very thankful that Hastings City Bank is part­ nering with us on this proj­ ect,” said Lani Forbes, exec- utive director of Barry County United Way. “This program will allow families to focus on their basic needs instead of how to include this added expense in their monthly budget.” Distribution will take place the week ofAug. 31 to families referred by local agencies such as Department of Human Services (DHS), Kinship Care, CASA for Kids and Barry County Cares. Families interested in receiving a backpack may sign-up by calling the Barry County United Way, 269­ 945-4010. In addition to new back­ packs, items needed for each backpack include: Middle and high school level — notebooks, folders, calcula­ tors, pencils, colored pencils, colored markers, higlighters; elementary level —scissors, pencils, pencil boxes, col­ ored pencils, colored mark­ ers, glue sticks, construction paper, and crayons. “We have already had many community members stop in to drop off items,” said Forbes. “Churches including The Hastings First Presbyterian Church and Welcome Comers Church have joined the partnership as well.” Hastings City Bank branches are located in Bellevue, Caledonia, Hastings, Marshall, Middleville, Nashville and Wayland. Donations are also accepted at the Coleman Insurance Agency in Hastings, Hastings Public Library, Southside Pediatrics, and the Barry County United Way office in Hastings. Donations may be made until Sunday, Aug. 30. “One of my favorite parts of this program is that the children get choices — they choose which backpack, pencil box, scissors, note­ books, etcetera. It gives them a sense of ownership, and they feel good heading off to school with their choice of school supplies,” said Goodin. For more information about the program, call the Barry County United Way office, 269-945-4010. Call anytime lor Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554 «1-809-879-7085 THE 6 BIGGEST ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES (5 & 6) The winning bid for Lulu the Pink Poodle is achieved by Eliza Trowbridge. Eliza had earned $215 in bidding dollars in the summer reading program sponsored by the Vermontville Township Library. Case CU makes a home in Vermontville by Patti Farnum Staff Writer At a July 29 special meet­ ing of the Vermontville Village, agreement was made to lease a portion of the vil­ lage hall, located at 121 Eastside Dr. in Vermontville, to Case Credit Union. The Village of Vermontville and Case discussed the lease to provide a location for a financial institution within the village. A proposed lease between the village and the tenant was prepared and put on file. Case has been moving into its new dwelling and is plan­ ning to open its doors to cus­ tomers in a grand opening Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During the council’s monthly meeting Aug. 13, Vermontville resident, Steve Wilber presented the idea of making the water tower look like a large bottle of maple syrup. He suggested it would be great advertising since Vermontville is where the syrup festival is held each year, and the tower can be spotted miles away. It may also become a tourist attrac­ tion with people wanting to see the largest bottle ofmaple syrup. “Some people like to go see attractions like this, like the largest bottle of ketchup in Illinois,” said Wilber. “I think it is a great idea, and definitely should be looked at,” said Councilman Mark Jorgensen. Wilber told the council he would investigate how much it would cost and return to the council with his Endings. The council was receptive to his presentation and thanked him for coming in. Although, the village does not have money in the bud- get, they mentioned to Wilber perhaps fundraisers could be done to raise the money. Chris Rumsey, DPW supervisor, will soon begin the three-day class to become water certified with addition­ al classes to come later to receive his treatment certifi­ cation. Also discussed was the recent vandalism occuring in the village. The spigot of the newly installed water foun­ tain in the park was damaged. Denting of new bathroom doors occured from the throwing ofblocks and rocks, the doors also had handles broken off as well. Stan Moore sent a letter from Wolverine Fireworks thanking the village for allowing them to do the fire­ works during the Vermontville Syrup Festival. If you’re like most people, you have the best of intentions with regard to how you want your estate distributed when you die or your affairs handled should you become incapacitated. Unfortunately, without proper planning, your best intentions may not be enough. In the last article, we discussed two common estate planning mistakes: Not Planning for Disability and Failing to Fund a Trust. Here are the fifth and sixth most common estate planning problems we see: 5. Not checking your beneficiary designations. You should periodically review your retirement plan, life insurance and annuity beneficiary designations to make sure they aren't outdated. These accounts do not follow your will or trust—they are distributed according to the forms you fill out with the insurance company. You need to make sure you have a PRIMARY and SECONDARY beneficiary. For example, you probably named your spouse as the primary beneficiary when you initially set up the account. Is your spouse still alive? Is your spouse still competent to manage the assets should you predecease your spouse? Who are the secondary beneficiaries? If you’ve named your children, are all of the children still alive and in good physical and financial health? If any of the above answers is “no,” the beneficiary designation needs to be discussed and updated. 6. Not reviewing the plan. Once you've got an estate plan in place, it is important to keep it up to date. Circum­ stances change over time and your estate plan needs to keep up with these changes. Ifone spouse has a debilitating disease or long term care issue, the goals of your estate plan will change. What was a great estate plan 10 years ago may be very problematic as you and your spouse age. Even if you don't have any major changes, you should review your plan periodically to make sure it still expresses your wishes. That concludes our list of the Six Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes. Certainly, this list is not all-inclusive and other mistakes are common. As I’ve mentioned before, estate planning is not a “one size fits all” proposition, and each family has its own set of facts and circumstances that will influence your estate plan. To ensure that you’re not making these and other common estate planning mistakes, give us a call today for an office or home­ visit. Robert J. Longstreet Longstreet Elder Law & Estate Planning P.C. 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3495 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 15,2015 MHSAA online Captains Course teaches leadership lessons to students The valuable lessons stu­ dent leaders have received over the last decade during Captains Clinics presented statewide by Michigan High School Athletic Association staff are now available to students nationwide and beyond as part of an online Captains Course produced by the MHSAA and avail­ able from the National Federation of State High School Associations on its Learning Center website. The Captains Course, cre­ ated over two years with assistance from Michigan State University’s Institute for the Study ofYouth Sports (ISYS), is broken into 10 segments providing instruc­ tion on leadership styles and skills to how to handle situa­ tions faced by leaders of teams in any sport. A total of 20 past members of the MHSAA Student Advisory Council speak during the program, providing peer-topeer guidance that has prov­ en effective in student lead­ ership campaigns. The online Captains Course has been started 2,881 times since its release in July, including 802 times during the first 10 days of this month. The first MHSAA Captains Clinic was con­ ducted in March 2005, and clinics are presented in per­ son on a league-by-league basis to approximately 1,000 students each school year. The online Captains Course is free and can be downloaded after an account is created on the NFHS Learning Center website at http://www.nfhsleam .com. “Many student-athletes have characteristics that allow them to become lead­ ers, but rarely do they receive lessons in how to be an effective team captain; this has been the goal of our Captains Clinics and is the aim ofthis Captains Course,” said MHSAA assistant direc­ tor Andy Frushour, who coordinates the association’s student services programs and advises the Student Advisory Council. “Our in-person Captains Clinics are still a great way to deliv­ er leadership lessons and to get students from rival schools to interact with each other in a fun and worth­ while way. But we can only do so many in-person clinics per year. “With the online version, we can deliver the same message, albeit through a different format. And we can do it 24 hours a day, at the user’s convenience, using a medium that kids use like the rest of us use oxygen, and potentially delivering our captains message to expo­ nentially more students than the in-person version; even to students outside of Michigan.” The online Captains Course is an introductory program, with plans for two more advanced leadership courses that will be facilitat­ ed online but with activities and discussions to take place offline in local communities. The goal for the “hands-on” portion of later training courses will be for leaders to conduct interviews with coaches and administrators, write short answers and interact with teammates for a more transformational learn­ ing experience. The first course is made up of 10, 10-minute seg­ ments, and takes about two hours to complete - but is meant to be completed over multiple days. The short “bite-sized” segments make it easier for students to digest all of the information being given to them, and are based on research by the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports. Doctoral students working with the institute serve as instructors during Captains Clinics. The Captains Course is hosted by recent high school graduates Caycee Turczyn of Lapeer High School and Connor Thomas of Marlette. Both were two-year mem­ bers of the Student Advisory Council; Turczyn will begin studies this fall at the University of Michigan, while Thomas will start at Oakland University. “All of the lessons are based on research conducted by MSU’s Institute for the Study of Youth Sports,” Frushour said. “Dr. Dan Gould and his doctoral stu­ dents are rock stars in the field of youth and leadership development, and we are lucky to have them as part­ ners on this project “ The Institute for the Study ofYouth Sports was launched in 1978 to establish a world­ class institute that would sci­ entifically study the benefi­ cial and detrimental effects of sports participation on children and youth and then work to maximize the bene­ ficial effects. The mission of the Institute for the Study of Youth Sports is to provide leadership, scholarship and outreach that transforms the face of youth sports in ways that maximize the beneficial physical, psychological, and social effects ofparticipation for children and youth while minimizing detrimental effects. The Student Advisory Council is a 16-member group that provides feedback on issues impacting educa­ tional athletics from a stu­ dent’s perspective, and also is involved in the operation of MHSAA championship events and other program­ ming. Members of the Student Advisory Council serve for two years, begin­ ning as juniors. Eight new members are selected annu­ ally to serve on the SAC, with nominations made by MHSAA member schools. New rules, annual reminders promote safety as MHSAA’s fall season begins The first practices of the 20(5-16 school year this week provide a valuable opportunity for reminders on the importance of athletes remaining refreshed during the hottest days of training and also an opportunity to explain new Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) rules in football aimed at further promoting safety during competition. The first practices are beginning for approximately 110,000 student-athletes tak­ ing part in eight sports in which the MHSAA sponsors postseason tournaments. Football practice for more than 40,000 players could begin at MHSAA schools Monday, Aug. 10, and the first practices for all other fall sports Wednesday. This will be the second season for football practice changes made last fall to pro- mote heat acclimatization and limit helmet-to-helmet contact. And earlier this week, 70 MHSAA high schools from across Michigan received training to take part in one of two sideline concussion testing pilot programs expected to benefit 20,000 student-ath­ letes over multiple sports. “There’s been a lot of attention focused on football regarding head safety, but the fact is all school sports need attention to the safety of stu­ dent-athletes,” MHSAA Executive Director John E. “Jack” Roberts said. “We’re addressing all sports at all levels, practice and competi­ tion, to make sure our staff, who are interacting with the young people, know the best practices for safety in school sports. And we’re trying to communicate to the public that school sports really are Coming Soon Mid September!* gISHY gLOWERS fiND flFTS Owner Becky Ewing If you need orders now, please call 517.588.8585 Check out our progress on Facebook safer than ever.” The final weeks of July were another reminder of the importance of adjusting to hot weather as practices begin. The MHSAA Representative Council adopted in 2013 the Model Policy for Managing Heat & Humidity that, while not mandated for member schools, has been adopted by many at the local level. The plan directs schools to begin monitoring the heat index at the activity site once the air temperature reaches 80 degrees and provides recom­ mendations when the heat index reaches certain points, including ceasing activities when it rises above 104 degrees. The model policy is out­ lined in a number of places, including the publication Heat Ways, which is avail­ able for download from the MHSAA Website. Roberts reminded that the first days of formal practices in hot weather should be more for heat acclimatization than the conditioning of athletes, and that practices in such condi­ tions need planning to become longer and more strenuous over a gradual pro­ gression of time. He added schools also must consider moving practices to different times of day, different loca- tions, or change practice plans to include different activities depending on the conditions. To assist in acclimatiza­ tion, the football practice rule changes of 2014 allow for only helmets to be worn during the first two days, only shoulder pads to be added on the third and fourth days, and full pads to not be worn until the fifth day of team practice. The policy in detail can be found on the Football page ofthe MHSAA Website at http://www. mhsaa.com/portals/O/documents/FB/practicepolicy.pdf. Practice in football must begin on Aug. 10 for all schools wishing to begin reg­ ular-season games the week­ end of Aug. 27-29. Schools must have 12 days of presea­ son practice at all levels before their first game, and those 12 days of practice may not occur before 16 cal­ endar days. Practice sessions for all other sports begin Wednesday (Aug. 12). In golf and tennis, competition may commence no earlier than after three separate days of team prac­ tice, and not before seven calendar days. The first day competition may take place in golf and tennis is Aug. 19. In all other fall sports, con­ tests can take place after seven days ofpractice for the team and not before nine calendar days. The first day competition may take place in cross country, tennis, soc­ cer, swimming and diving, and volleyball is Aug. 21. This fall, two football dates precede Labor Day, and a number of MHSAA schools will play their first varsity games on Thursday, Aug. 27. In Week 1, 123 varsity games will be played on Thursday, 176 contests will be played on Friday, and 14 games will be played on Saturday. Continuing the focus on player safety, additional rules changes were made in foot­ ball for 2015 that again focus on minimizing injury risk: • The definition of unnecessary roughness was expanded to include excessive contact with an opponent, including a defenseless player, which incites roughness. A defenseless player can be considered one no longer involved in a play, a run­ ner whose progress has been stopped, a player focused on receiving a kick or a receiver who has given up on an errant pass, or a player already on the ground. Unnecessary and exces­ sive contact can include blindside blocks and play­ ers leaving their feet to contact an airborne receiver attempting to secure the ball. • The grabbing of a quarterback’s facemask by a defensive player, if it does not including the twisting, pulling or turn­ ing of the facemask, will be ruled incidental and result in a five-yard penal­ ty instead of a roughing-the-passer penalty and automatic first down. • A 2014 rule change stated that the kicking team must have at least four players on each side of the kicker when readyfor-play is signaled; a change this season states four players must be lined up on each side of the kicker when the ball is kicked. That fourth player may shift after ready-forplay but before the kick to comply with this forma­ tion rule, but may not go in motion more than five yards behind the ball. If the shifting player travels more than five yards behind the ball, it is a dead-ball foul for encroachment. A few notable changes will go into effect for other fall sports: • In cross country, the loosening on what run­ ners are allowed to wear during competition con­ tinued after a ban on jew­ elry was lifted in 2014. Runners also now may wear sunglasses, and pre­ vious restrictions have been eliminated for spe­ cific styles of head gear — ski bands, head bands, stocking caps and hoods attached to other clothing. Previously, those head gear had to meet criteria including color and size of brand logos displayed. • In swimming and diving, the ban on wear­ ing jewelry has been lift­ ed. The National Federation of State High School Associations deemed the ban unneces­ sary because there is little risk of injury to the com­ petitor or opponents. • The 2015 Fall cam­ paign culminates with postseason tournaments beginning with the Upper Peninsula Girls Tennis Finals the week of Sept. 28, and wraps up with the 11 -Player Football Playoff Finals on Nov. 27 and 28. Each year, the MHSAA also provides information to its member schools to help them prepare for hot weather practice and game conditions in the late summer and early fall. Those resources — including the MHSAA’s Model Policy for Managing Heat & Humidity— are available on the revamped MHSAA. com Health & Safety web page at http://www. mhsaa.com/schools/ healthsafetyresources. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 15,2015 — Page 9 Correction LEGAL NOTICE Due to an error, the story on the Maple Valley football program in the August 8, 2015 Maple Valley News was missing the full text. 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PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing Lawn & Garden mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, SALE: 50% OFF Tropical shall be limited solely to the re- Aquatic Plants, 25% offGran­ turn of the bid amount tendered iite Japanese Lanterns, plus at sale, plus interest, and the KOI KOI and and all all pond pond supplies. supplies. p purchaser shall Have no further APOLS WATER GARDENS , recourse against the Mortgagor, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgag­ ee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE MI. (616)698-1030. Wednes­ - Default has been made in the day-Friday 9am-5:30pm, Saturconditions of a certain mortgage day 9am- 2pm. September to made by: Charles J. Baughman, March by appointment. Single to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated Garage Sale August 26, 2004 and recorded August 31, 2004 in Instrument # HUGE MULTI-FAMILY 1133233 Barry County Records, SALE, Antiques, vintage kitchMichigan on which mortgage enware and jewelry, tools, there is claimed to be due at the beer signs. English, camel and date hereof the sum of One Hun­ western saddles, misc. tack, dred Two Thousand Six Hundred NASCAR memorabilia, cook/ Nine Dollars and Sixty-Three garden magazines, large in­ Cents ($102,609.63) including interest 8.587% per annum. Un­ flatable water slide, Levi and der the power of sale contained Wrangler jeans, and much in said mortgage and the statute more. 1997 4x4 Quad, 1988 Jag­ in such case made and provided, uar convertible. No prior sales. notice is hereby given that said Aug. 21st & 22nd, 9am-6pm. mortgage will be foreclosed by a 1246 Bonanza Rd, Lake Odessa. sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public Business Services vendue, Circuit Court of Barry County at 1:00PM on September GARAGE DOOR & OPENER 3, 2015 Said premises are situ- Repair Special. $30 off broken ated in Township of Orangeville, spring or opener repair. Free Barry County, Michigan, and estimates. Call Global Discount are described as: Lot 1, BravGarage Doors, (616)334-3574. ata: That part of the Southwest one-quarter Section 5, Town 2 Real Estate North, Range 10 West, is de­ scribed as commencing 130.57 Wanted Lot or Land on lake for feet North of the Northwest cor­ ner of Lot 9, Sam Bravada Plat; mobile/manufactured home. thence West 169.19 feet; thence Call 269-209-7535 North 0 degrees 33 minutes West Help Wanted 120.0 feet along the West prop­ erty line as described in Liber 244 on Page 407; thence East GENERAL LABORER: Job 170.37 feet; thence South 120.0 includes lifting and stacking feet to the place of beginning, ex- lumber. Full-time, permanent cepting the South 60 feet thereof; employment. Benefits. Apply reserving an easement over the in person at Quality HardEast 30 feet thereof for Highway woods, Inc., 396 E. Main St., purposes. Lot J, Bravata: Parcel Sunfield, MI, or submit resume in Southwest one-quarter Section to: info@qualityhardwoodsinc. 5, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, . com. Candidates must submit commencingg 250.57 feet North com. of the Northwest comer of Lot 9,. to and pass a pre-employment Sam Bravata Plat; thence West drug test. Quality Hardwoods 170.37 feet; thence North 0 de- supports a drug-free workgrees 33 minutes West 60.0 feet, place. No phone calls please. along the West property line as described in Liber 244 on Page Community Notice 407; thence East 170.96 feet; thence South 60.0 feet to the 2015 RAIRIGH REUNION. place of beginning. Commonly August 16th, 1pm, Bismark known as 4734 Bea St. aka 4730 School House, Vermontville. Princess Dr., Shelbyville Ml 49344 Tableware to be provided, The redemption period shall be bring a dish to pass and a 6 months from the date of such story to tell. Any questions sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 616-813-5483. 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption peri- DO YOU WANT QUALITY od shall be 30 days from the date PRINTING at affordable of such sale, or upon the expira­ prices? rices? Call JJ-Ad Graphics at tion of the notice required by MCL (269)945-9554. 600.3241 a(c), whichever is lat­ er; or unless MCL 600.3240(17) applies. If the property is sold at PRESERVE MEMORIES foreclosure sale under Chapter with quality photo processing 32 of the Revised Judicature Act at Print Plus, 1351 N. M-43 of 1961, under MCL 600.3278, Hwy., Hastings. Same day the borrower will be held respon­ and one-hour service sible to the person who buys the available. Prints from your property at the mortgage fore­ digital camera or media card closure sale or to the mortgage with color adjustment and holder for damaging the proper­ red eye r removal. . ty during the redemption period. 8/01/2015 Household Enlargments, photo albums Dated: Finance Corp III Mortgagee At­ and much more. 269-945­ torneys: Potestivo & Associates, 9105. PC. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307 (248) 844-5123 Our File No: 15-24918 (08-01)(08-22) 5662 OFFICE OF THE EATON COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS Notice Is Hereby Given that on August 27,2015, the Eaton County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of-Review of Drainage District Boundaries and Day of Review of Apportionments from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Office of the Eaton County Drain Commissioner, located at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, Michigan 48813. The Day of Review is for the purpose ofreviewing and revising the boundaries of the Drainage Districts below, and also to review the apportionment of benefit for the Drains for each parcel and municipality within the Drainage Districts. Maps depicting the proposed revisions to the boundaries of each Drainage District can be reviewed at www.eatoncounty.org/departments/drain-commissioner. The Day ofReview is an opportunity to review the Drainage District boundaries and apportionments with the Drain Commissioner or a staffmember. The Drain Commissioner, engineers and other staffmembers will be available to assist individuals throughout the day, and make revisions where necessary. There is no need to schedule an appointment for a specific time on the Day of Review. The computation of costs for the Drain will also be available at the Day ofReview. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the Day of Review should contact the Eaton County Drain Commissioner’s Office at (517) 9404487 or through the Michigan Relay Center at 7-1-1 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the Day of Review to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. You may appeal the Drain Commissioner’s decision to revise the district boundary to the Eaton County Circuit Court within ten (10) days, and you may also appeal the determination of apportionments to,the Eaton County Probate Court within ten (10) days. A general description ofthe lands by section number proposed to be added or deleted from the Drainage Districts as recommended by a licensed professional engineer or surveyor for each of the Drains is as follows: Drain Name Barnhart Drain Claflin Drain Horr Drain King Drain Lee Drain Masten Drain Kettler and Norris Drain Swift Drain Williams Drain Municipalities Bellevue Township Kalamo Township Benton Township Carmel Township Chester Township City ofCharlotte Eaton Township Kalamo Township Eaton Rapids Township Windsor Township Delta Township Cannel Township Kalamo Township Hamlin Township Portions of Sections Added 1,2 25,36 20, 27, 28, 29, 30,31,35 1, 12 36 1, 12, 13; 17,18 2, 10, 11, 15, 17,20,21 26, 27, 34,35 18, 19,20,29,30,31,32 5,6 4,9 30 24,25 12, 13, 14,23,24,25,27,36 Portions of Sections Removed Carmel Township Kalamo Township City ofLansing DeltaJownship 19,30 24,25 30 24,25 27,28 27,28; 33,34 Bellevue Township 1,2,11, 12, 13, 14, 15,23, 24,25,26,35,36 36 11,12,15,20,21,22,27,28, 29, 30,31 12,13, 18 14,15,16,21,22,23,25,26, 27, 34,35,36 Kalamo Township Cannel Township Battle Creek Intercounty Drain Gurley Lake Intercounty Drain Hogle and Miller Intercounty Drain Page, Big Greek and Sleeper Intercounty Drain Wilton Intercounty Drain Big Swamp Intercounty Drain Bliss and McClelland Intercounty Drain Barry and Eaton, Intercounty Drain Dooling Drain ■ City ofCharlotte Eaton Township Elton Rapids Township Brookfield Township Hamlin Township Walton Township City ofOlivet Brookfield Township 28 3, 10, 13,14, 15,24,25, 36 18,19,30 6, 7, 8, 18,19,20,30,31 25, 35,36 20, 26,27, 28, 29,30, 31,35 1, 12 1,12, 13; 17, 18 2,10,15,17418,21 27, 34 18, 19,20,29,30,315.32 5,6 3,4,9,10 19,30 25 11,12,13, 14,23,24, 25, 26, 27,36 ’ 10, 11,12,14,15,20,22,27, 28,29 12; 13,18 14,15,17,20,21,22,23,25, 26,27,34,35,36 30 3, 10,13,14,15,24,25,36 18,19 36 36 Brookfield Township Walton Township Brookfield Township Walton Township Brookfield Township Roxand Township 20,28-32 36 17-20,30-31 12-15,21-22,26-27,34-36 33 5-6 29-32 17-18,29-30,31 12-15,26-27,4-36 33 5-6 Sunfield Township 2-3 1-3 Sunfield Township Vermontville Township Sunfield Township Vermontville Township 31 6,7 29; 30,31,32 5,6,7 31 6,7 29, 30,31,32 5,6,7 Richard Wagner Eaton County Drain Commissioner Telephone (517) 940-4487 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. August 15. 2015 Memories of the Past Curing colds with onions and making snow cream This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Aug. 13, 1985. She wrote: The following is the third of a five-part series of boyhood recollections writ­ ten by former local resident Guy W. Howell of Tucson, Arizona. The story covers his growing-up years in Nashvjjle during the 1920­ 30s and is the fifth such offering by Howell. His ear­ lier reminiscences appeared m 1983 and 1984. The son of the late Florence and Ransom Howell, the author moved to Nashville in 1918 at age four and remained here more than 20 years. After a 40-year absence he made his first return trip to Nashville in 1983. We are indebted to him for the following account and for all of his earlier con­ tributions to this column. Memories by Guy W. Howell (Part III) One year, at Harvest Festival, there was one ofthe concessions on the' midway that was a roulette wheel. 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There was a man in Nashville who had a bi-plane. The monoplane had just started being used by the Army, so he wanted one. He got at it and removed the top wing of his bi-plane. then he hauled it out to the field and started taxiing around. He rose three or four feet off the ground, but was afraid of it; so he landed and stopped trying, I think he might well be afraid of it, because he only had the two lower wings. I doubt ifthere would have been enough lift to maintain flight. There was an old saw mill down river a ways from the boy’s swimming hole, back ofthe ball field. Ths; mill was a wreck, with part ofthe roof gone. We boys used to play around in it. One day .two of us fellows climbed the rick­ ety stair to the second floor. We saw some smoke in a trough that was there. We rushed over and saw a pipe Born in 1914, Guy Howell grew up in an era when most parents had little money to buy toys for their children, so Guy and During Guy’s childhood, ice cream was a rare treat, so youngsters learned how to make their own icy concoction by adding vanilla, sugar and milk to snow scooped from fresh drifts outside their homes. This northward view on the west of Nashville’s Main Street shows abundant snowdrifts, circa 1929. The sign over hanging the sidewalk advertises “soda” at Furniss’ drug store. sticking up out ofthe trough. A boy Was there smoking and he had about a two-foot stem on his pipe. We asked him how come. He said, “Well, my mother told me to stay away from tobacco, and this is as far away from it as I can get.” ’-*•**- When I was young we didn’t get a lot of ice cream, so we learned how to make snow cream. We went out into the yard to a drift of snow that was clean and scooped some of it into a bowl. We would then take it into the house and add vanil­ la, sugar and milk. That would give us a good substi­ tute for ice cream, home wearing a new suit featuring his first long trousers. while the washer inside had four wooden blades that turned around and up and down. When I was out of school I was hooked for helping with the washing. At the time I didn’t care much for the job, but as I got older I realized that it was helping my mother and the part she had on washday was harder than mine. 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 www.m66tire.com • m66tirecooper@att.net 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 616-374-1200 6774 WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. 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August 15.2015 — P^e 11 J was riding one day in a Dodge sedan. We had just turned onto Main Street from Kellogg Street. There was a highway truck turning around on Main (I think it was a snow plow, because there was snow on the road) and the driver of the car 1 was in set the brakes, but that’s all the good it did. We weren’t going very fast, thankfully, but we kept on sliding to just where the truck had been. He moved out of the way just in time. It was a close one. One evening, when 1 was about 9 or 10 years old, I was at a friend’s house having fun and had forgotten all about the time. After awhile my friend’s father came into the room where we were and said, “Guy, your dad is here looking for you.” I looked out the window and saw that it was dark. I went to the front door and saw my dad. He told me it was time to go home. After we left my friend’s house he told me he’d been hunting all over town for me and after we got home I was made to under­ stand that that kind of thing was a no-no, and he didn’t ever want it to happen again, I know it didn't right away. My mother was a great believer in using onions for curing colds. When we had a cold she would feed us plen­ ty of onions, then make a poultice to put on our chest. I’ve heard that if you don’t doctor a cold it lasts for seven days and if you do doctor, it, it lasts a week. Limit hiiy >W1'’W> mdtaai dim diatbi !1Di« k kM**< ‘t®1“« W^?1 lsWta"* to* When I was in the ninth grade, one of the teachers doubted that my brain was functioning properly. I sup­ posed I should have been greatly offended by that assumption. However, they got the school nurse to give me an I.Q. test. It was really a very thorough test. She folded paper and I had to tell her how many pieces there would be if it were cut on the folds. She folded that paper until she could no longer fold it. Then she held a watch three feet from each ear and 1 could hear it tick. Then came math problems and finally she gave me words out of a PUBLISHER'S NOTICE: All real eslalr advertising tn this newspaper is subject to the fair Housing Act and the Michigan Gvil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal to advertise "any preference, limitation or discrimination based m race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marital status, or an intentton. 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 ofchildren under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate * hich is in dohtraa of the law. Our renders are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this new spaper are available on an equal opportunity basis To report dhcriMiMtMR call the fair Homing CeMer at 616-451-2080 The HUD toll -free telephone num­ ber for the bearing impaired is I -800-927-9J75 book and I had to tell the meaning ofthe word and use it in a sentence. The test went cm for about an hour and a half before she was finally satisfied. When she had fin­ ished she told me there was nothing wrong with my brain. She said the last two books she had taken words from were sophomore col­ lege books. Usually, sometime in February, we would have a thaw in which most, ifnot all of the snow would leave. The ice would stay in the river and lakes because it was so thick, but the air would get warm and we very often had a thunderstorm. During that time it was said that when it thundered snakes would come out of their holes. I never saw them do it through. A group ofus fellows were going to a Hi-Y meeting one day. I think it was in Lansing. 1 was riding with John Vandeventer. We were going along at a pretty good speed when a chicken ran out on the road in front of us. There was no chance to miss the chicken, so we hit it. Feathers flew all over. There was another car full of Hi-Y boys behind us and when we reached our destination they said they ran through a large cloud of feathers that smacked into their wind­ shield, making it difficult to see for a time. During the depression of the 30s there was a man in a boat out on the river east of the bridge. A game warden went out to see his fishing license. The man told him he didn’t have any and that he had no money to buy one. He said he was catching fish to feed his family because they had very little money to buy groceries. The warden told him to go ahead and fish. I reckon probably quite a few people fished and hunted that way to feed their families. I used to go into Diamante’s Ice Cream parlor occasionally. They had a pin­ ball machine in there that I played sometimes. I was playing it one day and had shot four balls. The fifth one happened to be the gold one, which would give a double score in any hole that it went into. There was a hole up at the top which, if the ball went into it, would double the entire board score. I had a pretty good score with the four balls and I shot the gold one. Someone was standing near the machine watching me. The ball went around, hit the bumper and came back toward the hole that would double everything. I saw that it was going to miss, but just then this person who was watching bumped the machine. The ball rolled right into the hole, giving me a double score. Of course, this wasn’t a money machine; just for the fun of it. My dad worked at the Lentz Table Factory for quite a lot of years. Far several years he was an inspector. AH ofthe furniture went past him and he would inspect the finish for flaws. If he found anything wrong he put a chalk mark beside the flaw and that part would have to be stripped and refinished. I worked for awhile in the department where the finish was removed. We used to get our milk every morning from the milk wagon. We got it in bottles, quarts and pints. The price was eight cents for a quart, four cents for a pint. The bottles were closed with round cardboard caps that fitted down inside the top of the bottle. In the winter the milk would freeze and push the cap up; sometimes two or three inches. That frozen part was good, because it was pure cream. In those days milk was sold raw and the cream would rise to the top of the bottle. Also in winter, another fixture around town was Herb DeWitt with his horse and V-shaped wooden snow plow, taking the snow off the sidewalk. Then in the sum­ mer there was the water wagon, sprinkling the streets to keep down the dust. We kids liked to walk along behind the wagon with the water from the sprinkler fall­ ing on our bare feet. In the 30s I was building model airplanes. I built a plane for myself a scale model of a Curtiss Hawk. It was a biplane (the only kind they had back then and it was built with heavy balsa wood and covered with fabric like a real plane. It had a four foot 10 inch wing span and had moveable controls. The stick in the cockpit worked the ailerons and elevators, while the rudder bar worked the rudder. It was a beauty, with the Army colors and insignia. I showed it to Tex Reid, Don’s father and he said it was nearly perfect. He was a pilot in World War I. Riding in a Dodge sedan as a youth. Guy was involved in a near-collision with a highway truck that was turning around near this spot on North Main Street close to the Kellogg Street intersection (out of range at extreme left). This about 1938 south­ ward view shows Putnam Park at right, the new 1934 bridge across the Thornapple and a glimpse of the river millpond (left), where during the Depression years a man fishing to feed his family was not fined for lack of a license. inch deep. We would then hold the end of the wood down to the cut in the middle using the back end of the knife. Wc would keep turn­ ing the wood and tapping the bark gently and evenly. The procedure has to be done in the spring when the sap is rising. In a little while the bark will slip off the wood and its ready for the next step. With the knife, shave off the wood from the stick to the notch, which needs to be about one-eighth inch deep. Slip the bark back onto the stick and you are ready to blow your whistle. Another thing that causes noise kids like to hear, is to take some wild iris pods, found growing in some damp, swampy places, and wrap one of the leaves around the pod rolling the pod up in it. Start wrapping with the small end of the leaf. Hold the large end of the leaf in the hand and throw. This makes the pod spin as the leaf unwraps and it makes a sort of droning noise. I bought a box of . 22 Call lor Maple Valley News classiiied ads 269-945-9554 or 1-806-876-7085 and hit it sharply with the palm of the other hand. It would make quite a loud “pop" Another method for noise was to put both hands togeth­ er, forming a big hollow space in the middle with the thumbs touching. We would blow through our thumbs. By opening and closing the outer hand, we could vary the pitch of the sound. When Lloyd Miller had gone on down river and I wanted to know where he was. we would sig­ nal each other that way. The sound would carry' a long dobbins (To be continued) COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER IWodfeff 9415-0191 > JEFF DOBBIN'S I (RATIO RIST IsouTHor HASTINGS 0HM79 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE HOMESWEFTHOME POWER TOOLS Back when I was a boy, my parents didn’t have much money to buy toys for me so, as did a lot of the other boys, I made a lot of my toys and entertainment. In the spring we would get some willows and cut a piece about four or five inches long and proba­ bly half or three-quarters of an inch in diameter. With a pocket-knife we cut the bark, running the blade around the circumference of the piece of wood, about halfway along its length. About three fourths of an inch from one end we would cut a notch through the bark and into the wood, about a quarter of an shorts one time. 1 put a target on a while pine board and set it about 30 feet away. I shot at it several times, then went to look at it. Imagine my sur­ prise when I saw that the bullets had penetrated only about half their length into the wood. When the cartridg­ es fired they made only a small “pop.” It was an off brand ofcartridge and I never got any more of that kind, We also used to pop leaves to make a noise. We would form a hole with the thumb and first finger, leaving the rest of the fingers curled around into a loose fist. Then take a leaf, lay it on the hole VINYL SIDING (-Iajuuck CABINETS ARMSTRONG USG DRYWALL OAK, PINE MOLDING PLYWOOD-LUMBER PRE-HUNG STEEL DOORS DC permadoor SUPPLIES FIBERGLASS INSULATION 2457 Johns Manville CEILING < TILE 5 DRY MIX CRETE & SUPPLY £omc hoommec. home.tp A» A»n PAINTS PfllfiT fttOPAN TANK* HU10 HIM to pm �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 15,2015 NASHVILLE FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK HASTINGS CHY BANK by Shari Carney Staff Writer Hastings City Bank was founded in 1886 with $50,000. The bank has continued to increase its base to the current assets of $300 million with seven locations and 100 employees. In addition to the corporate headquarters in Hastings there are branches in Nashville, Bellevue, Caledonia, Middleville, Wayland and most recently Marshall. “In 1987 the bank purchased the Nashville and Bellevue offices from Comerica Bank," said Assistant Vice-President Marketing Director Nancy Goodin. The Nashville Village Office and police station are in this location which was gifted to the village by Hastings City Bank when they decided to relocate. “Planning for a new bank building began in 2000,” said Goodin, “with the current facility completed in 2001.” This building is adjacent to the fire station. Hastings City Bank has received national recognition for the most recent 23 consecutive quarters by receiving BauerFinancial, Inc.’s highest (five-star) rating for strength and stability. The rating puts Hastings City Bank in an elite category as one of the strongest banks in the nation, said Karen L. Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “Hastings City Bank’s achievement is a result of its commitment to community banking and values. By focusing on the financial needs of local families and businesses, Hastings City Bank has in turn, charted its own path. It is a symbiotic relationship: the more success customers have, the more success the bank will have. It is built on a commitment to each other and is what all banks should strive for," said Dorway. Another achievement for the company is being ranked in West Michigan’s 101 best and brightest companies to work for. In addition to these accomplishments customers receive assurances from the banks 5-point pledge: 1. We will always make you feel welcome at our bank. 2. We will maintain our high standard of professionalism at all times. 3. Because we value your time, you will never wait more than five minutes in our teller line. 4. We will always show sincere appreciation for your business. 5. We will provide you with accurate and timely account information. A fun way to serve happened at the world record breaking ice cream sundae bar, said Karla KruKo and Denise Erickson. Kruko, a retail loan officer, is in the Nashville location on Wednesdays. She has been with the company 38 years. Erickson is the branch supervisor. She began in the Caledonia branch 15.5 years ago. Teach to Save is a children’s saving program KruKo and Goodin have presented to elementary students at Fuller Street School. KruKo has also taught adults budgeting and “living within your means” courses to adults. Another way the bank supports its community is by sponsoring sports teams and they recently made a contribution to the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. They joined the Nashville Route 66 Business District when it formed earlier this year. Community involvement includes employees serving on local boards, giving back to their communities with their time and expertise, said Goodin. Hastings City Bank offers a full array of financial products and services for individuals and businesses. For more information visit them online at www. hastingscitybank.com; Facebook and Twitter. The Nashville branch is located on 310 N. Main St. It is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Drive through is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. Hastings City Bank built this branch on Main Street in Nashville in 2001. Its prior location houses the village office and police station. Posing inside the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank are Janelie Clements (from left), customer service specialist; Ivy Braden, teller; Denise Erickson, branch supervisor and Karla KruKo, retail loan officer. (Not pictured are tellers Amy Jo Kinyon and Kristen Cantrell) Community involvement is a priority of Hastings City Bank, said Karla KruKo lending officer (right). KruKo is pictured with Peggy Day at the world record breaking ice cream sundae event this past May in downtown Nashville. to noon. PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES WORKING TOGETHER, SERVING VOU MARINE SERVICE Two 207 N. Main Street 228 N. Main Street Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 517-852-9928 225 N. Main Street 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair ^Streehide Shane Gillean Owner 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 'Pizzeria, PENNINGTON Bobcat & Backhoe check out our carry-out specials Nashville, Ml 517-852-3161 119 N. Main Street 517-852-0540 11807 Carlisle Hwy free delivery up to 5 miles 517-852-1858 smglllea@yahoo.com Nashville Vxr Family Medicine Affiliated with Pennock Physician Network 750 Durkee Street 877-850-7055 ^urray-j, Full Service Center • Auto Sales 'We Keep You Moving" Oil Changes • Gas • Tires • Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00 • 517-852-9446 ftfVP DANCE STUDIO 204 S. Main St Nashville 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 517-852-9910 Asphalt Maintenance (269)90-9369 www.murraysasplialt.net 106 S. Main Street Mulberry Fore Golf Course & Banquet Center 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Shield of Service maple valley pharmacy 6203 219 S. State Street 219 N. Main Street 517-852-0845 735 E. SHERMAN ST. (517)852-1910 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 517-852-0882 Hickey Electric, Inc. 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 FRIENDS OF PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY GREAT NORTHERN BOWHUNTING COMPANY Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street 517-852-0790 ffEnVu r w 201 N. Main Street 517-852-0820 501 N. Main Street 517-852-9100 Foryour convenience, please use backentrance 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 5715 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 Daniels FuneralHome EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Carl’s “Our Family Serving Yours ” 9200 East M-79 Highway, Nashville, Ml 49073 SUPER MARKETS Scott A. Daniels—Owner/Director phone 517-852-9712 Hair* Nails'Tanning 207 N. Main Street • 517-852-0313 EW NG GARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING 109 S. Main Street 517-852-1830 cell 269-838-1575 fax 517-8S2-9797 roic www.danielsfuneralhome.net of Nashville & EMBROIDERY 117 N. Main Street 517-852-9207 Your Hometown Grocer 517*852*1991 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-08-22.pdf 1a355985d2882d1820889e86ea19db6f PDF Text Text news Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 34, August 22, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Eaton RESA costs continue to mount Eaton Regional Educational Service’s inves­ tigation into its former super­ intendent, Dr. Christine Beardsley, and the financial review and cleanup that’s fol­ lowed has cost more than $100,000 to date. As of Aug. 4, the costs associated with the investiga­ tion into former Superintendent Christine Beardsley and related expens­ es totaled $105,666, accord­ ing to records released to the Lansing State Journal. They include $44,814 spent on the investigation conducted by Rehmann Corporate Investigative Services, L.L.C. after Beardsley was placed on paid administrative leave in April. Other investigation costs include $8,952 in legal fees and $5,190 in “administrative oversight and site review ser­ vices” paid to School and Municipal Advisory Services, which is run by Don Sovey, Eaton RESA’s interim super­ intendent. The district has spent an additional $46,710 on Sovey’s services. He was hired in at the end ofApril as interim superintendent at the rate of $4,000 a week. In an Aug. 4 response to-a State Journal Freedom of Information Act . request, Eaton RESA also cited a “net savings associated to date with . investigation/financial turn around” of $192,841. When the LSJ requested an explanation of those savings, the district responded with a clarification, stating, “This is resulting from expected receipt of stalled claims from projects completed, reduction of auditor costs, reduction of payroll overtime, and insur­ ance and benefit management savings. Additional ongoing efficiencies; are in progress that will likely increase sav­ ings in the future.” Sovey said the district is installing “good accounting systems and good accounting controls” that he claims didn’t exist before he began with the district. “It’s really putting in place the controls that need to be in place in a good, sound opera- tion,” he said. “We’re turning around some ofthese practic­ es. that weren’t best practices. We’re installing best practic­ es.” Beardsley resigned on July 16, after Eaton RESA’s Board of Education agreed to pay her a $128,000 settlement. District officials have not released the Rehmann report findings, despite. numerous Freedom of Information requests from LSJ and calls for transparency from school officials in Grand Ledge and Charlotte. RESA officials took steps that allow them to withhold the report from the public and have cited attorney-client and other privileges. Eaton RESA provides var­ ious education and adminis­ trative services to local school districts, but most of its $36.7 million in revenue is Harris duo wins Couple's league at Mulberry Fore local, state and federal money earmarked for special educa­ Isla and John Harris are the winners of this year’s Couple’s Golf League at Mulberry tion and career and technical Fore Golf Course in Nashville. Ten couples took part in the league this year. The programs. “My exit from the district league is always looking for new members. Call Mulberry Fore at 517-852-0760 to will likely take place over the find out more about how to get involved. next few months,” he said. Family Farm and Home fundraiser Renovations continue for the reopening of Maplewood to support Eaton County 4-H by Shari Carney Staff Writer Principal Tony Hutchins may be new to Maple Valley Schools, but he said he is feeling right at home at Maplewood. Hutchins gave a tour ofthe school to the Maple Valley News Thursday. “This is.our gymacafetorium,” said Hutchins as he described the multi-pur­ pose space in the center of the school. The flooring, paint and adjustable bas­ ketball hoops are in place. Another new addition are rows of bleacher seats in the traditional blue and white of the Maple Valley Lions. Classroom teachers were given the go-ahead to begin moving into their rooms Thursday in preparation for the first day of classes Tuesday, Sept. 8. Kelly Hoefler, fifth and sixth grade science teacher, was measuring a technology cart for placement in her classroom. The cart will be permanently stationed by the connections for a telephone and a desktop com- puter. The computer will be linked to the projector. Another type of cart will house approximately 30 Chromebooks. There will be one cart for each grade level, said Hutchins. Tiffany Tefft, third grade teacher, is new to the dis­ trict. She has 10 years of teaching experience at Endeavor Charter Community School in Battle Creek. Tefft lives in Hastings. Traci LaDue, also new See RENOVATIONS, pg. 11 Family Farm and Home is partnering with Michigan 4-H and the Michigan 4-H Foundation to host a state­ wide in-store fundraiser to benefit 4-H programming in each of the communities where Family Farm and Home stores are located. “The Family Farm and Home in Charlotte has been a big supporter of4-H and very welcoming to our community since they opened earlier this year,” said Nicole Crittenden, president ofthe Eaton County 4-H. Junior Livestock Association. “They support­ ed youth in our livestock sale and were one of three award­ ed the Junior Livestock Association Friend of 4-H award this year. This fund­ raiser will help to further enhance 4-H programs here in Eaton County.” This fundraiser will take place Aug. 29 to Sept. 7 at all Family Farm and Home stores. During this period cashiers will ask if customers would like to donate $1 to support 4-H. In return, cus­ tomers will receive a coupon and information about 4-H. Funds raised will be donated to support 4-H youth devel­ opment activities locally. “We appreciate Family Farm and Home’s support of 4-H programs and look for­ ward to partnering with them on this effort,” said Julie Chapin, director of Michigan State University Extension’s children and youth programs. Michigan 4-H is the largest youth development program in the state, with more than 180,000 youth. Established in 2002, Family Farm and Home is a Michigan-based, family owned and operated compa­ ny with 36 retail locations (32 in Michigan, two in Indiana, and two in Ohio). They have a variety of prod­ ucts such as tools, hardware, automotive, pet, work and casual clothing, footwear, farm supplies, horse and live­ stock feed, bird food, lawn and garden, and alternative heating. To view a list of all Family Farm and Home stores in the state, visit www.familyfarmandhome .com/locations. In This Issue • Special trail tour planned at Charlton Park Wednesday • Volunteers, sponsors sought for Thornapple River Clean-Up • Maple Valley Marching Lions make band camp memories • Boyhood memories of Nashville Principal Tony Hutchins takes a spin on a piece of playground equipment at Maplewood. �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, August 22,2015 NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 6347 - C ool Looks _ Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience rbir • Nails • Tanning Back Id w ScIiddI SPECIAL Buy any 1 in stock products Or tools BAd'TO- GET 1 FREE! 207/V. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance 6832 I love to Teach... Would you like to Learn??? Piano Lessonsfor all ages. Family Discounts Available. Performance Encouraged. Strong emphasis on: theory, technique, improvisation, ear-training, rhythm, and memorization. Start today... with a simple call to 517 852-9159 Pash Performance “Where the Music Flows” Teresa A. Pash - Professional Pianist/Teacher Member of MTNA, MMTA', BCAMTA Nashville, Michigan (517) 852-9159 tpash@hotmail.com www.angelfire.com/jazz/pashperformance Preparing dents college stu­ Disasters can happen at any time. If away from home does everyone know where to find safe shelter locations? What are the emergency pro­ cedures for locations of fam­ ily members? Kno^ how to make sure all family mem­ bers are safe in a disaster. When enrolling a young adult in college make sure evacuatioh routes and torna­ do shelter locations are marked on a map and posted in the building. Also help them to locate where fire extinguishers and Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) are located. When packing the young adults off to college, a top priority should be emergency kits.' Emergency supply kits should include first aid sup­ plies, a flashlight, extra med­ ications, nonperishable snacks, a blanket, and bottled water. Show them what is in the kit and talk to them about disasters. Have a bag ready as part of the emergency kit, just make sure it is in a bag or easy to carry container and that it is easy to get to and carry. The bag should include a: • Battery powered radio and extra batteries. • Flashlight with extra bat­ teries. • Lightweight blankets. • Emergency information, including insurance policies. • A list of medications and correct dosage, and doctor’s names. • Personal items such as toothbrushes, soap, extra glasses, etc. • First aid kit. • Whistle. • Change of clothing. • Nonperishable snacks. • Books, cards or maga­ zines to pass the time. The kit should be small enough to store in the space they have available. Talk to them about how to stay in touch. Make sure they under­ stand that cell phones may not work during a disaster. Choose an emergency con­ tact who does not live near you or the college. Arrange with your student to call that person ifthey can’t reach you during a disaster. Visit the college website to find what the school’s disas­ ter plans and procedures are. Some colleges will provide a phone number that can be contacted in an emergency. If there is no number on the website; call the admissions office and ask. Add the number to the emergency contact list. Make sure the student knows to call if there is an emergency on campus. Ensure the student is regis­ tered for any emergency noti­ fication system on their cam­ pus. * School food service programs for 2015-16 by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent Maple Valley Schools We are proud to offer many free meal opportunities for Maple Valley students. With the leadership of Food Service Director June Lesatz, over 7,000 meals were served this sum­ mer at the four locations. This has been well received by the communities. School kitchens update: With grant dollars, we have purchased new equipment for Jhe kitchens at both elementary schools. The high school kitchen will be upgraded in Phase Two of the bond project. Plans for daily food service are as follows: • Breakfast - there will be school wide free breakfast for Fuller, Maplewood and Pathways students. The jrJsr. high school and Pathways will have a second chance breakfast. This means students who come late to school are eligible for a free breakfast. Breakfast will be served 20 minutes prior to the start time in each building. • Lunch - there is a new application that needs to be filled out to qualify for free lunch. It is located on the district web­ site, www.mv_s.kl2.mi.us, under the district tab; select “food service” and scroll down. Money may be sent to the school electronically. The link is on the food service web page. • Supper — beginning Sept. 8, supper will be served from 3 to 4 pm. at the secondary building. Any child ages 18 and under can come for this meal. We are in the process ofwriting a free supper grant for Maplewood School. Stay tuned for more information. Lunch menus will be available at the open houses sched­ uled for Wednesday, Sept. 2. Hope to see you there. Seasonal Co-Op 301 S. Main St., Nashville • 517 490-9702 (across from Dollar General) Insurance ^Expressions -3)ance Centre f | 114 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058 269.908.7088 • www.expressionsdancecentre.net Talk to your insurance agent to find out if your poli­ cy covers the student’s belongings while they are away at school. You may need to buy an additional renter’s policy. Also check with the health insurance car­ rier to find out where the student can find covered healthcare at school. Seasonal ntisnin# you. a day -filled witk sunshine & floniets! Coffee Cup Bouquet $5.00 August 28 & 29 • SIDEWALK SALE Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9am-5pm • Sat. 9am-2pm Red Cross Safe and Well program FALL REGISTRATION The Red Cross Safe and Well program is a way for families to keep in touch when they are separated in a disaster. Visit the website at www.safeandwell.org now. Make the website address part of the emergency infor­ mation every family member carries. If separated from each other in a disaster, make sure everyone knows to go to the website to enter informa­ tion about themselves, and how to find information on " Fall registration is every Monday & Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 during August, and September 1 & 3. Fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8 Hfe offer afun and creative environment! Continued next page ome Cookin’ Jack 6 Judy‘s\ Country Kettle Cafe BREAKFAST $2.49 Your choice of: #1.1 egg, 1/2 order of meat, 1 slice of toast, 1/4 order of potatoes 113 N. Main. Nashville " 517-852-9700 #2.3 silver dollar pancakes w/ a 1/2 order of meat or 1 egg WSA Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! #3.1/2 bowl of oatmeal w/toast XI outlay thru Friday Only. Nashvilla CLASSES OFFERED • Ballet • Pointe • Tap • Jazz • Acro/Tumbling • Lyrical • Hip Hop • Pom Pon • Boys Hip Hop/Tumbling • Creative Movement (ages 2-1/2-3) • Combination (ages 4-6) • Adult Classes • Parent & Me Classes ) EXPRESS PROGRAMS OFFERED 6 week dance class sessions throughout the year Competitive dance team • Fundraising available $TOP SHOPPING PERFORMANCES 133 S. Main "Annual Recital • Hassle free costumes A. 1 t Nashville, Ml > W *For more information please call 269-908-7088 ^7* *9 or visit www.expressionsdancecentre.net Q 517-852-0868 Occt Ocvt Sue'Ufdacf, r’’* You're In, You're Out... You’re hV me 'Pieced! “Dancing Feet Make Happy Hearts” 68o2 3314 Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �A* Say '****»*wd«telfo* VMtey Meas’ Saturday. August 22.2015— Pope 5 USDA providing assistance for rural home repairs 15. Dept of Agncukure Rural Etevefopmens State Director for MSchqpn James J. Turner this week aunouaccd the agency to cur­ rently trrrpfg appticanom from tow - and very-tow-tocome fanube* far louts to rehabilitate or improve homes m rand comcncaatoes with pcpulatKXB of 20000 or less. "Last year alone. 311 Michigan rural homeowners were able to make necessary improvements to their homes,’ Turner said. "USDA Rural Dnefapraeat’s Home Repair Program to an afford­ able way to keep yvur borne safe, accessible and ener­ gy -efficient USDA Rural Devetapmcnt* Horae Repair Program provides very-toulacrwae rural bouaeowaen with a I perveM interest fixed-rate toon of up to $20,000 for essential improvement*. such aa teaky-roof repairs, improv­ ing accessibility or even to upgrades tooaaea moire heating and energy -efti- Scntora age 62 and older, who cannot qualify for a toon. may be digvNe far a grant of up to $7500. or a kwn and gram corabtotettoa to make needed repairs and improvements Residents of urban areas are not eligible to apply. To Iran* more, visit www, rdusdagov nu or call itollfree ) 800-944-8119. Special trail tour planned at Continued from previous page Charlton Park Wednesday The unique fealurei of Historic Charlton Park's trail system will be highlighted in a special free event Wednesday, Aug. 26. The park's programming and recreation intern, Katherine Pbmetto, will hoat a guided trail tour, beginning at 6 pm al the Upjohn House. She will point out the unique features of the park's trail system, hand out new trail maps and give a brief overview of her summer project (including a sneak peak at some of the new trail signs). Ponsetto said she hopes those who attend will "become aware of this evert­ ing resource and learn a little bit about what makes these trails so special " Her end goal to simply to sec more people using the trails A family oriented scavenger hunt will also take place. There to no coat to attend Wednesday's event. The park received grant funding from the W.S. and Lois VanDalson Foundation to hire a full-time intern. The foundation's support allowed others. Program In Case of Emergency (ICE) numbers into all family cell phones. In case of an accident and •he Park To fund fVmsetto'ss internship, create signage forr the injured person can t talk, the trail system, a new trail first responders and hospital map. and create additional staff may not know how to public programming for the contact family members right local community. For more information about the park, visit www charltonpark org. call 269­ 945-3775. or email infote char I ton park org Histone Charlton Park is located between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79 at 2545 S. Charlton Park Road. away. A ceil phone, can pro­ vide the phone uuraben for emergency contacts to first responders and hospital staff. To create an ICE contact number I. Create a new contact in your cell phone’s phone book. 2 Name the contact ICE. 3. Enter all phone numbers for the person to be notified in a medical emergency. This mformattoa and more can be found at wwwdolthing com State still above population rank on national sports participation list For the seventh t straight year. Michigan ranked sev­ enth nationally in high school sports participation, accord mg to statistics for the 2014­ 15 schixil year released recently by the National Federation of State High School Associations That level of participation contin­ ued to best Michigan's national ranking for total number of residents of high school age. which remained ninth for the third consecu­ tive year, and Michigan also ranked ninth or higher in par­ ticipation in 25 of 28 sports in which the Michigan High School Athletic Association conducts a postseason tour­ nament. Michigan's participation ranking was based on a num­ ber of 295,660. with 124.633 girls and 171,027 boys taking part, and included sports in which the MHSAA does not conduct postseason tourna­ ments. The totals count stu­ dents once for each sport in which he or she participates, meaning students who arc multiple-sport athletes arc counted more than once. The slate's girls participa­ tion remained seventh nation­ ally for the fourth consecu­ tive year, while the boys par­ ticipation figure continued to rank sixth. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau figures from 2014. Michigan ranks ninth in both females and males ages 14 through 17. Two sports improved in national ranking this school year, while four sports dropped one or two posi­ tions. However. 13 sports bested the state's overall national participation rank­ ing of seventh, placing sixth or higher on their respective lists. Michigan girls volleyball improved from fifth to fourth in the national participation ranking, and girls track and field from eighth to seventh. The four sports that ranked lower for 2014-15 were boys bowling falling from second to third, girls cross country from fifth to seventh, girls swimming and diving from ninth to 10th and wrestling from seventh to eighth. The II other Michigan sports that ranked sixth or higher repeated their rank­ ings from a year ago: football (II and 8-player combined) at sixth, boys basketball at sixth, boys golf at sixth, boys ice hockey fourth, boys ski­ ing fourth, boys tennis fifth, girls bowling fourth, girls competitive cheer fifth, girls golf sixth, girls skiing fourth and girls tennis also remain­ ing fourth on its national par­ ticipation list. fhe oilier Michigan sports that equaled their 2013-14 national ranking were girts basketball at seventh, gym­ nastics at 12th. girts lacrosse at 13th. girls soccer at ninth. softball at seventh, baseball at seventh, boys cross coun­ try also seventh, boys lacrosse eighth, boys soccer ninth, boys swimming and diving ninth and boys track and field seventh on its list. National participation in high school sports in 2013­ 14 set a record for the 26th consecutive year with 7,807.047 participants - an increase of y389 from the year before. Girls participa­ tion also set a record for the 26th straight year, increasing this time 20jl)7l participants to 3287.735 total. Boys par­ ticipation fell 8.682 partici­ pants from 2013-14, but still totaled 4519312 after pass­ ing 43 million for the first time a year ago. Boys soccer saw the larg­ est gain nationally with an additional 15,150 partici­ pants. and that sport ranked fifth among boys sports behind 11-player football, outdoor track and field, bas­ ketball and baseball. Football (1,083.617) remained the most-played high school sport overall. Track and field remained the most popular girls sport with 478.726 par­ ticipants. with volleyball moving ahead of basketball for the second spot in fhe girts rankings. Soccer and softball followed at fourth and fifth, respectively, on the girls sports list. 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NASHVILLE, MI Bernadine graduated from Gerald LeRoy Sixberry, age Lansing Central High School 75, ofNashville passed away. in 1934, and married Lyman Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 at Vaughn on February 27, Spectrum Health Blodgett 1937. Campus, in Grand Rapids. She worked for the City of Gerald was bom in Charlotte as the City Cleric Orangeville, on December for 10 years, then at 28, 1939, the son of the late Michigan National Bank, Lloyd and Donna (Keller) and finally went to Ferris Sixberry. He was raised in State University as a the Nashville area and secretary and retired from attended local schools there. She is a past matron graduating from Nashville and life member of the High School in 1958. Eastern Star Maple City In 1963 Gerald joined the Bryce Bagwell. Chapter 218 (which later United State Army. After He was preceded in death merged with Brookfield serving two years he was by his brother, Maynard OES 352), and member of Honorably discharged in Sixberry the Charlotte Congregational 1965. Memorial services will be Church. Gerald worked at Post held at the Daniels Funeral Bernadine loved all types Cereal in Battle Creek, for Home, Nashville, at 6 p.m. of music, but her favorites 38 years before retiring in on Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, were songs from the 40s, 1995. He also enjoyed with Nick Harp officiating. 50s, and 60s, as well as working his family farm. country, and The family will receive bluegrass, Spending time outdoors visitors from 4 to 6 p.m. on Celtic. She loved spending woricing on the farm, fishing Monday, Aug. 24 at the her time quilting, making and spending time with his' Daniels Funeral Home in greeting cards, and sewing family and grandchildren Nashville. cross-stitch. was always a source of great Bernadine is survived by Memorial contributions joy for Gerald. can be made to Charlton her three children, Sharon Gerald is survived by his Park. Barrett of Lansing, Gerald beloved wife, Bev; his Funeral arrangements {Sandra) Vaughn of Lansing, daughter, Brenda (Brian) have been entrusted to the and Nancy Hatz of Twin Bagwell; two sisters, Mary Daniels Funeral Home in Lake; nine grandchildren; 17 LpuVHarp and Dawn Nashville. or further great grandchildren; and Sixberry; brothers, David details please visit our nine great great Sixberry and Gordon website at www. grandchildren. Sixberry; and his danielsfuneralhome.net. grandchildren, Bailey and Gerald LeRoy Sixberry She was preceded in death by her husband, Lyman in 1989; sons-in-law, Melvin Barrett and Jerry Hatz, and a great granddaughter. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 27, 11 am., at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, with Pastor Joseph Huston officiating, as well as an Order of-Eastern Star ceremony. Visitation will be held prior to the service 9 to 11 a.m. on August 27 at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Michigan asonic Charitable Foundation, or the Brookfield Order of the Eastern Star 352. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Bernadine on her tribute page at www.prayfuneral. com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home. Auditions for ‘The Nutcracker’ are Monday “The Nutcracker” will be presented by Step N’ Time Dance Studio and The Revue in Nashville Dec. 4 to 6 and 11 to 13. Auditions are Monday, Aug. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 301 N. Main St., Nashville. No preparation is needed for auditions. Performers will learn a short dance piece and do some mime-style acting. All ages are needed, from kindergarten through adults. Most parts require dancing, but some do not. Rehearsals will be Fridays from 4 to 8 pjn. through October. In November, rehearsals will be Fridays and Sunday afternoons. There is a $25 participa­ tion fee for students in kin­ dergarten through 1.2th grade, which includes a shirt and CD for rehearsing purposes. Family discounts are avail­ able. For more information email stepntime@hotmail. com. Vacation Bible School at Gresham United Methodist Church Jesus said, “Bring the little children unto me!” Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday August 24,25 and 26 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM A Fun Time of Learning and Fellowship for Children Ages 4 through 10! Supper will be provided! Games, Crafts and Bible Stories! Gresham UMC is located 7 miles Northwest of Charlotte on M-50 to Mulliken Road, then 1/2 mile South. For more information call 517-652-1580 or go to www.greshamumc.org The Tanis Sisters Christin, (from left) Bethany and Olivia will perform Sunday, Aug. 23,11 a.m. at the histoF ic church in Charlton Park. Tanis Sisters singing tomorrow at Charlton Park The Tanis Sisters are ment of friends and family, returning to sing at the com­ their little band played two bined Kalamo and Quimby performances the first year. United Methodist Church The group’s ministry has community worship service grown to singing at a variety in the historic restored church of venues as well as figuring at Charlton Park Sunday, out new songs to play. Charlton Park is at 2545 S. Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. All are Charlton Park Road, Hastings invited. The Tanis Sisters Bethany, just north of M-79. For more Olivia, and Christin, are real­ information, call 517-588­ ly sisters. Their music is a 8415. bluegrass-gospel style, with a There will not be any couple of cowboy songs activities at the Kalamo and mixed in. Quimby UMC church build­ They started playing in ings during this event. 2011. With the encourage- From the Pulpit The battle for truth by Pastor Dan Smith Vermontville Bible Church You have probably had the conversation with someone who says, “That may be true for you, but that isn’t true for me.” That is particularly true when it comes to discussions about religion and morality. What is right for me might be wrong for you. And yet every one of us intuitively lives our lives every day based on absolute truth. If someone says they don’t believe in gravity, invite them to take a leap off the roof of their house. Is gravity real? Is it true for all people for all time? Just because you don’t believe in gravity, does that make it go away? We base our lives on truth. If we have chest pains, we expect the doctor to tell us whether we have just had a heart attack. When I am driving north on M-66 and the sign says 13 miles to Nashville, I believe the sign is true. So why is it that when it comes to religion and morality, people say that there is no absolute truth? Is lying wrong? Is it wrong to take a life? If someone looks you in the eye and tells you there is no such a thing as absolute truth, does it ever dawn on you that they have just made a statement of what they consider to be an absolute truth? So, let me ask you a question. If there is absolute truth about God, and morality, where would I find it? It is inter­ esting to read Jesus’ perspective on the subject. In John 17:17, Jesus said, God, “Your word is truth.” Jesus said in John 12:45, “If you have seen me, you have seen the Father.” If you want to know truth, spiritual truth, absolute truth, God has revealed himself to us through the Bible, and through his son, Jesus Christ. Think about that. God is the one who has taken the initiative. He wants to be known. We have an incredible opportunity to know Him personally through what He has revealed to us in the Bible. Call any time for Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-869-879-7685 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 22,2015 — Page 5 bar ru Counlu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menn Monday, August 24 Grilled chicken, potato salad, pickled beets, orange, bun. Tuesday, August 25 Hamburger, baked beans, coleslaw, jello with fruit, bun. Wednesday, August 26 Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, com on the cob, broccoli/cranberry salad, banana. Thursday, August 27 Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, cantaloupe. Friday, August 28 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, cauliflower, ' tossed salad, apple. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, August 24 Sliced turkey with cheddar cheese, coleslaw, peaches, bun. Tuesday, August 25 Chicken pasta salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit, j. . 33®. cookie. Wednesday, August 26 Breakfast bread, cottage cheese, pineapple, fruit juice. Thursday, August 27 Taco salad, tortilla chips, mandarin oranges, macaroni salad. Friday, August 21 Turkey pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus sections, roll. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, August 24 Baked chicken thigh, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, orange. Tuesday, August 25 Potato crunch pollock, roasted potatoes, potatoes, green green beans, fruit cup, roll. Wednesday, August 26 Swedish meatballs with sauce, mashed potatoes, spinach, chunky applesauce, cookie, Thursday, August 27 BBQ chicken thigh, mixed cauliflower, vegetables, banana, roll. Friday, August 28 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, carrots, peas, fruit cup. MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Aug. 23 Aug. 31 khkDiUk biriHM sytentfajo.boittaii'iw^ ^mikiitwiite! Sept. 3 Sept. 7 Sept. 13 Sept. 17 Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Open Speed and Pleasure Horse Show, 9 a.m., Expo Center Flavor Fest, 6:30 p.m., Barry County Enrichment Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Extension Office closed for Labor Day Holiday Open Speed and Pleasure Horse Show, 9 a.m., Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Speed Horse Show, 9:30 a.m., Expo Center General Leaders Enrollment Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Expo Center for Thornapple River Clean-Up The Thomapple River Watershed Council is seeking - volunteers to help with the Hastings: Card Making 9 20th annual clean-up of the ajn.; Music with Sam 10:30 Thomapple River. Volunteers will meet at a.m.; Painting Club 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Tyden Park in Hastings at 8 Shuffleboard. H,W,N ajn. Saturday, Sept. 19, to begin the effort. Teams will Reminiscence. Tuesday, August25 be assigned to on-river Hastings: Play Wii 9 a.m.; duties. Each team will spend Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; three to four hours on task, transportation Brain Works 1-2 pjn.; All including time. Lunch and free T-shirts ages YOGA 3 pjn. Wednesday, August 26 - will be provided to all who Hastings: Card Making 9 ’help out. Anyone interested in para.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 in this year’s cleanajn.; Euchre 112:30-2:30ticipating 1 pjn. Skipboup should call the Barry Woodland: Delton: Conservation District, 269and Shuffleboard. August Birthdays; 948-8037 ext. 113, to sign up Reminiscence. Nashville:by Sept. 8. This will allow Legal Aid 10:30 a.m.-12:30 for organization of teams, p.m. river section assignments and Thursday, August 27 - canoe and kayak arrangeHastings: Line Dancing 9:30 ments. To register online, see a.m.; Barcroft’s Music 10:30 the Watershed Council’s ajn. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; website, www.thomappleriver.org. Nashville: TV Time. The annual Thomapple Friday, August 28 Hastings:Exercise 9 a.m.;River Clean-Up is made posBingo 10 a.m.; IronRailssible by volunteers and spon10:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. A Spirit-filled Church Meeting dt the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville,-Ml 49073. Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special;” For infor­ 301 Fuller SL, Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship'.......... 11 a.m. P.M. Worship ........... . 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship .............................................7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH | 303 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School................................ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .................................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship................................6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.................................. 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM. BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Senrice...................... ...... 9 tun. Sunday School........................ 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (616) 963-7710 MINISTER: VIRGINIA HELLER 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School........................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ........................... 11 alm. Evening Worship............................. 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service 6:45 p.m. PASTOR­ MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 All Are Welcome! Gvil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal 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, 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 viola­ tion 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 Hur Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. J1Z. Propane Cylinders For Just $10. 20# Cylinders Only • Limit 2 per customer *$10 minimum Serving Fuel Needsfor Over 70 Years The University of Northwestern Ohio has released its dean’s list for the June session for students in the College of Applied Technologies. Taylor J. Fisher of Nashville was among the full-time students who earned a grade point average of 3.5 or better. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 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 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship; 930 am. Children's Sunday School: 930 am. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 am. United Methodist Women: Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Experience Makes The Difference^ 735 Durkee Street, Nashville, MI —« § Phone (517) 852-9210 or (800) 638-7484 gg NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:45 am. 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School. .. 10 am. A.M. Service...... 11:15 a.m. P.M. Service'...... ....... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips SL, Nashville Sunday School........................... 9:45 am. A.M. Service............................................... 11 P.M. Service............................................... 6 Wed. Service.............................................. 7 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service........................ 930 am. Sunday School 11:00 am, PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 110 S. Main SL, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 7264)258 10:00 am. Church Service 1130 am .........Fellowship All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan (Like Us On Facebook For Additional Savings). onUNOH dean’s list Worship FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Every Tuesday During August, We Will Be Filling 20# Taylor Fisher GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH “The annual Thomapple River Clean Up is an event that makes a difference,” said Barry Conservation District’s executive director Sarah Nelson, “but not without your help. If you can partici­ pate or support the event, or ifyou would like more infor­ mation, call today or email sarahjielson@macd.org.” $J0 TUESDAYS LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE sors. Each year, Thomapple Watershed Council members contact businesses to request donations of food, cash, equipment and other items needed for a successful event. Business owners or represen­ tatives who would like to sponsor the clean-up are asked to call the number above. Individuals or busi­ nesses pledging more than $100 in donations by Sept. 1 will have their names includ­ ed on this year’s T-shirts. Last year’s clean-up involved more than 120 vol­ unteers who helped to clean over 70 miles of river between Nashville and Ada. Trash collected included 102 bags, eight tires, 62 pounds of scrap metal and a variety of miscellaneous items. Un-recycled waste totaled approximately 60 cubic yards. Metal and tires were taken to recycling facilities. To make this possible, $2,500 in cash, goods and services were donated to the event by area businesses. Activities Calendar Monday, August 24 £tidlfw«’^ ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Volunteers, sponsors sought PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship........................... 830 am We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. Mickey Cousino Certified Lay Minister Phone 616-765-5322 M-79 West .Worship . . • —11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass 930 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.......................... 9:45 am. Worship Senrice............................... 11 am. Sunday Evening Service ................. 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service .............. 630 p.m. AWANA 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH Sunday Senrices: ......................... 9:15 am. Morning Prayer ................... 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & fonia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship 1030 am. 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 517-7264)526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 am. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5:7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-726-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 am. Sunday Worship 10:00 am. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �Page g — just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, August 22, 2015 RENOVATIONS, continued from page 1 to Maple Valley, is the instructional coach. She will help teachers implement the new math program, analyze data and help align their curriculum and instruction, said Hutchins. The sixth grade language arts teacher is Tanett Hodge. Hodge has chosen an island theme for the space. Students will find casual seating arrangements with bean-bag chair options. Kim Fowler will be back at the front desk, where she had been from 1992 until the building closed in 2011. In between, Fowler was at Fuller Street but said she is happy to see Maplewood reopening. A ribbon-cutting ceremo­ ny is planned Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 7 pun. The public is encouraged to attend. A familiar face at Maplewood School is Kim Fowler, who said she is happy to be back. The hallways at Maplewood are expected to have all new lockers before school begins. This classroom's wall of windows looks out over the back lawn of Maplewood School in Vermontville. Lunch & Learn Join us to learn about the critical benefits of Advance Funeral Planning, followed by informal questions and answers. Wednesday, August 26th noon AL!VE 800 West Lawrence Avenue | Charlotte, MI 48813 Please call to reserve lunch and a seat by August 19, as reservations are limited. 517.543.2950 Maplewood Principal Tony Hutchins, new to Maple Valley Schools, said this is the biggest office he has ever had. 8 Joseph E. Pray, Licensed Funeral Director/Manager 401 West Seminary Street | Charlotte, MI 48813 | 517-543-2950 www._p_ra_yrfuneral.com Call any time for Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-899-679-7965 6647 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, August 22,2015 — Page 7 Maple Valley Marching Lions make band' camp memories Sara Lowndes (from left),, AJ Thornton,, Nick Heuser,,, Matt Martin, Dekota Wagner,, Liam Boldrey and Nick Martin are coached on their instruments by instructor Adam Zank. This year’s Maple Valley Marching Lions theme is “Dancing the Night Away.” Posing for a group photo at Camp Gerber in Muskegon are (back row, from left) AJ Thornton, instructor Tony Pena, Mikel Strimback, Zack Hilton, instructor Britney Page, Grace Guernsey, instructor Adam Zank, Lucas Miller, director Dennis Vanderhoef, Josef Gillean, Austin Zank, instructor Alex Snyder, Nathaniel Crane, Jason Green, Liam Boldrey, Dekota Wagner, Nick Heuser, Jade Renolds, Katelynn Spencer, Brittney Kirby, Elizabeth Rushford, Katie Cheeseman, (middle) Samuel Hochstelter, Alicia Bastien, Nikita Fairfield, Athena Crane, Noah Cowden, Colton Reid, Wyatt Ledford, Zandra Siple, Abby Smith, Catie Eldridge, Jeannie Hale, Savannah VanStee, Sam Martin, Zane Chuhak, Tony Martin, Quentin Faynor (front) David Hochstetler, Grant Moehler, Jordan Reynolds, Mae Russel, Marlee Youngs, Drew Belonga, McKayla Weiler, Grade Fisher, Katelynn Vincent, Haylee Scott, Sequoya Henigan, Sara Lowndes, Matt Martin, Nick Martin, Mara Pena and Dylan Wagner. The Maple Valley Marching Lions band got its season underway earlier this month, with band camp at Camp Gerber Boy Scout Camp in Muskegon. The theme for the marching season is “Dancing the Night Away.” Numbers will include “Dance Again Again,” Can I Have This Dance?,” “ Cell Block Tango,” and a surprise ending. This year’s drum major is T junior Sequoya Henigan. Maple Valley Marching Lions Drum Major Sequoya Henigan discusses the program with Director Dennis Vanderhoef at Camp Gerber in Muskegon. Pennock . Exceptional care begins here. J. Daniel Woodall, DO, MPH Dr. Woodall is now accepting patients at Women's Health First. The care you need to help you stay healthy is conveniently located here, within Women's Health First. Located in the State Street Center, Dr. Woodall is accepting new patients, providing comprehensive obstetrics and gynecological care for women of all ages. And as a part of Spectrum Health, Women's Health First providers can connect you directly to many of the area’s top specialists. Discover greater possibilities. spectrumhealth.org/pennock Spectrum Health Pennock Women's Health First The aftermath of chocolate pudding wars is worn by Haylee Scott (from left), Alivia Bastien, Tony Martin, David Hochstetler, Samuel Hochstetler, Zack Gilton and Noah Cowden. 1108 W. State St., Suite 3 Hastings, Ml 49058 269.945.8080 �Page 8 — Just Say 'As Advertised m the Maple Vabey News* Saturday. August 22.2015 Boyhood memories of Nashville, part IV The following, which mu published in the Maple Valley News Aug. 20, 1985, h the fourth of a five-part series of boyhood recollec­ tions written by former local resident Guy W Howell of Tucson. Ariz. The story cov­ ers his early years in Nashville during the 1920s and 1930s and is the fifth such offering by Howell. His earlier reminiscences appeared in 1983 and 1984. The son of the late Florence and Ransom Howell, the author moved to Nashville in 1918 at age 4 and remained here more than 20 years. by Guy W. Howell thing went by. It threw snow dear up onto our roof and filled in the walks. They used to send a rotary plow along the railroad back of us The snow would fly around so much you could hardly see the engine. the starting point, land, kill their engines, get out and run to headquarters, leave a rolled up piece of paper, get another, go back to their plane, start it, take off and do the procedure over again. One of the pilots seemed Memories of the Past I was friends with Kenneth Cross, who lived two blocks south ofus. I would go up to his house Saturday nights and listen to the Grand Ole Opry from WSM in Nashville, Tenn. I was learn­ ing the guitar in those days, and when they would play a piece of music that 1 wanted to learn, I would whistle it all the way home, and then play it over and over several times on my guitar. I learned “Under the Double Eagle March" and the “Beer Barrel Polka” that way, among oth­ ers. One time when Lloyd Miller and I went to the Barry County Fair in Hastings, we saw a sideshow on the midway featuring a headless girl. There was a girl in a box and it looked In the spring of the year, like she had no head. 1 man­ aged to get around behind the Thomapple River, which the box and found that it was ran through Nashville, would done by mirrors. The man flood. Otto Lass, who ran the who ran that show saw me flour mill, would be really and hollered for me to get busy. He had to break up the out. He said there wasn’t ice floes before they could anything to see back there. hit the dam and damage it, There was a sideshow at a also floes that might damage Harvest Festival in Nashville the mill where the water that was interesting. It was a came in to turn the mill South Sea Islander who had wheel. been a pearl diver. His lungs had collapsed when he was I went to an air show at the on the bottom and he died. Battle Creek airport one He had lain there for a long summer. They had parachute time, as there was a piece of jumping. The target was a coral that had started to grow circle, and the men had to see on his chest. He had turned how close they could get to into stone. landing in it. They also had what they called a Pony When I lived on Reed Express race. There were Street, a rotary snowplow four -or five planes in the went by our place one winter. race. The pilots had to start I had just gotten our walk­ their planes, take off and cir­ way shoveled out when that cle a wooded area, return to Guy Howell’s memories of Nashville include his part-time work at Gibson’s variety store, which his mother man­ aged in the late 1920s. The 14-year-old lad lost his taste for sweets after a week of indulging himself at the candy case at the invitation of the store owner. This southward view of Main Street dates back nearly 50 years. see it. So he spent the rest of the prescribed time looking for it. When he landed and they told him he had broken the second balloon on the last leg of his loop he was disappointed that he hadn’t seen it. Lew Lentz had a pretty ample figure and he had quite a time getting into an ordinary auto. He was presi­ dent of the Lentz Table Factory. He didn’t drive, so When he wanted to go some- where from the factory, he would usually get my broth­ er, Frank, to take him in his car, Frank’s car was a twodoor and the doors were wider, easier to get in and out of. Lew wanted to go some­ where one day when there had just been a deluge of rain. He and Frank went out to the car and it wouldn’t start. It was wet and had flooded out. “Sit still,” Frank said to Lew. “I’ll fix it.” He Continued next page NEW TOWNSHIP TREASURER HOURS Beginning the week of August 23, 2015 the Vermontville Township Treasurer hours will change to SATURDAYS 9am-1pm. Please call 517-726-0355 with any questions. PUBLIC NOTICE OPEN POSITION ON THE PUTNAM LIBRARY BOARD The Village of Nashville has one open position on the Putnam Library Board. Any Village of Nashville res­ ident who has a library card for Putnam Library and who would be interested in serving on the Putnam Library Board should send a letter of intent to the Nashville Village Office 203 N. Main St, P.O. Box 587 Nashville, Ml 49073 Cathy Lenz Village Clerk fM One of Guy’s young Nashville pals was Kenneth Cross, seen here with his Aunt Mildred (Purchis) Mater in a 1920s photo. It was at the home of Kenneth’s parents, Elmer and Fern Cross, that Guy listened to the Grand Ole Opry radio show with an ear to enhancing his guitar-playing. to be hounded with bad luck. I think he was flying a Waco aircraft. It was acting up all the time. He finally got it started and flew around the course, but the others were way ahead of him, so he decided to clown it. He over­ shot the spot to land, rolled to a stop, jumped out and started for headquarters. He tripped, did a complete som­ ersault, got up and started running. He got his roll of paper and started for his* plane again,- tripping twice on the way back. His knechanic whirled the propeller and had an awful time getting the engine started. It finally got going, and he took off again, flying around the cqurse. I think the race was 10 laps. He made four. Then came the balloon-busting contest. One pilot would take off, and while he was doing that, they released two balloons. The pilot had to find them and break them with his propel­ ler, within a prescribed time. One pilot went up who should have won. It happened like this: He saw one balloon, climbed and broke it. Then he continued in a loop. He had almost finished the loop when he broke the second balloon, but he didn’t In the spring, recalled Guy, Otto Lass was kept busy breaking up ice floes in the flooded Thornapple River fo prevent damage to the dam or mill race. Otto, proprietor of the grist mill on North Main in Nashville, took over the operation after the death of his father, Louis, in 1924. This photo was taken the-followlng year in the yard of the Lass home near Putnam Park. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, August 22,2015 — Page 9 somewhere near Nashville, I forget just where, but I think went into the factory and got it was possibly northeast of a container ofnaphtha, which town. There was a dam, with he doused over the engine. a lake behind it. A small He got in, and the car started stream furnished the water fine. and a flume ran the water “What did you use on it?” down to the horizontal wheel Lew asked. “I got a can of under the mill, like the one in naphtha and threw it over the the mill that Otto Lass had in engine,” Frank replied. Nashville. Well, one time, in Lew was horrified. floodtime in the spring, the “Heavens, man,” he cried, dam went out. The mill “What if there had been a hadn’t run for years, so it short that caused a spark? wasn’t much loss. We went We’d be in a fiery furnace out on a hike through that now!” territory and when we “Oh, there weren’t any approached a fence around shorts,” Frank said. the mill, we saw a turtle stuck But all the same, it was a in the fence about two or dangerous trick, and I don’t three feet off the ground. All advise anyone to try it. four legs were vainly moving in the air. He was possibly a We used to make pea foot across, and he was really shooters when I was young. stuck. We took hold of him We took a section of bamboo and finally got him out ofthe and cut the joint off one end. fence. We set him on the About two-inches from the ground and he put his motive end that still has the joint, we power in high gear and left. cut a hole about two inches He was a dry land turtle, but long and just about the width had gotten caught in the of the bamboo, which should flood. be about three-fourths of an inch back of the front end of When I was in the lower the hole. One of the metal grades in school, around first stays from a woman’s corset or second, I remember they is used to propel the pea or had two large ums at school other round object. The cor­ with century plants in them. set stay is slipped back into Each spring they would set the cut hole back against the one on each side of the side­ joint of the bamboo. The walk on the school lawn. front end is drawn back so They were pretty in their that the end slips into the way. They never bloomed. notch in the bottom of the The janitor, Henry Zuschnitt, hole. A pea or other round told us they bloomed every object is placed against the hundred years, then fell over metal stay, and the back end and died. I never saw them is pushed down with the bloom. In the fall they took thumb raising the stay out of the plants in and put them in the notch. The projectile is the boiler room at school. sent out with quite a bit of Since coming out West here, force. where the century plant Another weapon was the grows wild. I have found that paper blow gun. I say “weap­ it is true that they bloom once on” but it really isn’t danger­ and die but it does not take ous. We would take a piece of 100 years to bloom. After the bamboo — one joint, as long parent plant dies, young as we could get it. Take both agaves (which is their proper ends out smooth. Then take a name) grow up around it. piece of wood and whittle a plunger that would fit the Lloyd Miller and I had a hole in the bamboo. We date with two girls in would then chew up paper, Hastings one night. I had my getting it quite wet. Then take 1927 Whippet car, so we a wad of it, put it in the back started for Hastings. We were end of the bamboo and with a little late, and were trying to the plunger, push it almost to think of something to tell the the front end. We would then girls as an excuse for the late­ chew up another wad of ness. I said, “I have it. We paper and push itjust into the can tell them we had a flat back end of the bamboo, tire,’’ I had no more than said making sure it was tight. it when I heard a hissing Then hit the back end of the sound. I pulled over and plunger. The front wad would stopped. We got out and go out with a bang, leaving looked. Sure enough, we had the back wad in place at the our flat tire. We changed front. We had a lot of fun wheels and started again, with them and actually really late by this time. We became quite accurate in got to the girls’ house, where aiming them. we unloaded our hard-luck We also had a lot of fun story on them. They believed with homemade boats in the us, so we went on our date little streams in the spring. and had a good time for the We would take a flat piece of rest of the evening. wood just a few inches long and with a knife drill a hole When I was 14 years old, in the middle, into which we my mother was the manager would insert a match stem of a variety store in Nashville vertically. Then we’d slip a which was owned by Emmett piece ofpaper over the match Gibson. She sent to the stick to form a sail, and then Michigan State Board of start them downstream. They Education and got a permit would hang up on various for me to work in the store as things and finally break a clerk, afternoons after loose, going on down to catch school and Saturdays. When again. We were shouting and I started work, Emmett urging our boats on. The rule showed me how he wanted was that we couldn’t touch things done, and was show­ them with anything after they ing me around the store. were in the water. It was fim. When we came to the It’s almost as much fun now, candy case, he said, “Now just remembering it. From previous page ‘As*** ; £;?*■*« ■Mtaiiifi ■lP® mShIHqi fcko^iwih'i ••> st I is ij ai I«® tokM’W la H ritlftHfafflt Continued next page There was an old mill OFFICE OF THE EATON COUNTY DRAIN COMMISSIONER NOTICE OF DAY OF REVIEW OF DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AND REVIEW OF APPORTIONMENTS Notice Is Hereby Given that on August 27,2015, the Eaton County Drain Commissioner will hold a Day of Review of Drainage District Boundaries and Day of Review of Apportionments from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Office of the Eaton County Drain Commissioner, located at 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, Michigan 48813. The Day of Review is for the purpose ofreviewing and revising the boundaries ofthe Drainage Districts below, and also to review the apportionment of benefit for the Drains for each parcel and municipality within the Drainage Districts. Maps depicting the proposed revisions to the boundaries of each Drainage District can be reviewed at www.eatoncounty.org/departments/drain-commissioner. The Day ofReview is an opportunity to review the Drainage District boundaries and apportionments with the Drain Commissioner or a staffmember. The Drain Commissioner, engineers and other staffmembers will be available to assist individuals throughout the day, and make revisions where necessary. There is no need to schedule an appointment for a specific time on the Day of Review. The computation of costs for the Drain will also be available at the Day ofReview. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in the Day of Review should contact the Eaton County Drain Commissioner’s Office at (517) 940-4487 or through the Michigan Relay Center at 7-1-1 (TDD) at least 24 hours in advance of the Day of Review to request mobility, visual, hearing or other assistance. You may appeal the Drain Commissioner’s decision to revise the district boundary to the Eaton County Circuit Court within ten (10) days, and you may also appeal the determination of apportionments to the Eaton County Probate Court within ten (10) days. A general description ofthe lands by section number proposed to be added or deleted from the Drainage Districts as recommended by a licensed professional engineer or surveyor for each of the Drains is as follows: Drain Name Barnhart Drain Claflin Drain Horr Drain King Drain Lee Drain Masten Drain Kettler and Norris Drain Swift Drain Williams Drain Municipalities Portions of Sections Added Bellevue Township Kalamo Township Benton Township Carmel Township Chester Township City ofCharlotte Eaton Township Kalamo Township Eaton Rapids Township Windsor Township Delta Township Carmel Township Kalamo Township Hamlin Township 1,2 25, 36 20, 27, 28,29, 30,31, 35 I. 12 36 1, 12,13; 17, 18 2,10,11, 15, 17,20,21 26,27, 34,35 18, 19,20,29,30,31,32 5,6 4,9 30 24,25 12,13, 14,23,24,25,27,36 Carmel Township Kalamo Township City ofLansing Delta Township - 19, 30 24,25 Bellevue Township 1,2,11, 12,13,14, 15,23, 24,25,26,35,36 36 11,12,.15,20,21,22,27,28, 29,30,31 12,1'3,18 14,15,16,21,22,23,25,26, 27,34,35,36 Kalamo Township Carmel Township Battle Creek Intercounty Drain Gurley Lake Intercounty Drain Hogle and Miller Intercounty Drain Page, Big Creek and Sleeper Intercounty Drain Wilton Intercounty Drain Big Swamp Intercounty Drain Bliss and McClelland Intercounty Drain Barry and Eaton Intercounty Drain Dooling Dram >688 City ofCharlotte Eaton Township Eaton Rapids Township Brookfield Township Hamlin Township Walton Township City ofOlivet Brookfield Township Portions of Sections Removed 25, 35, 36 20,26,27,28, 29, 30,31,35 1, 12 1, 12, 13; 17, 18 2,10,15, 17, 18,21 27,34 18, 19,20,29, 30,31,32 5,6 3,4, 9,10 19,30 25 11,12, 13,14,23,24,25,26, 27,36 30 24,25 27,28 27,28,33,34 28 3,10,13,14,15, 24,25, 36 18,19,30 6,-7,8,18,19,20,30,31 10,11,12,14,15,20,22,27, 28,29 12,13,18 14,15,17,20,21,22,23,25, 26,27,34,35,36 . 30 3, 10, 13, 14,15,24,25, 36 18,19 36 36 Brookfield Township Walton Township Brookfield Township Walton Township Brookfield Township Roxand Township 20,28-32 36 17-20,30-31 12-15,21-22,26-27,34-36 33 5-6 29-32 17-18,29-30,31 12-15,26-27,4-36 33 5-6 Sunfield Township 2-3 1-3 Sunfield Township Vermontville Township Sunfield Township Vermontville Township 31 6,7 29,30,31,32 5,6,7 31 6,7 29, 30, 31,32 5,6,7 Richard Wagner Eaton County Drain Commissioner Telephone (517) 940-4487 �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 22,2015 MEMORIES, continued from previous page Guy, whenever you would like a piece of candy, just help yourself.” This permis­ sion produced the result he probably thought it would. For about a week, l ate candy like it was going out of style. I got so sick of candy that I stopped eating it and didn’t FORECLOSURE NOTICE THIS touch candy, or other sweets, FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR for a long time. ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A One Saturday night we LEGAL NOTICE DEBT. ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR COLLECTING A DEBT. IF THE DEBT WAS DISCHARGED IN A BANKRUPTCY PROCEED­ ING, THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT DEBT. If you are in the Mili­ tary, please contact our office at the number listed below. ATTN PURCHASERS: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee for any reason. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limited solely to the re­ turn of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest, and the purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgag­ ee’s attorney. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by: Charles J. Baughman, Single to Household Finance Corporation III, Mortgagee, dated August 26, 2004 and recorded August 31, 2004 in Instrument # 1133233 Barry County Records, Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hun­ dred Two Thousand Six Hundred Nine Dollars and Sixty-Three Cents ($102,609.63) including interest 8.587% per annum. Un­ der 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 September 3, 2015 Said premises are situ­ ated in Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 1, Bravata: That part of the Southwest one-quarter Section 5, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, is de­ scribed as commencing 130.57 feet North of the Northwest cor­ ner of Lot 9, Sam Bravada Plat; thence West 169.19 feet; thence North 0 degrees 33 minutes West 120,0 feet along the West prop­ erty line as described in Liber 244 on Page 407; thence East 170.37 feet; thence South 120.0 feet to the place of beginning, ex­ cepting the South 60 feet thereof; reserving an easement over the East 30 feet thereof for Highway purposes. Lot J, Bravata: Parcel in Southwest one-quarter Section 5, Town 2 North, Range 10 West, commencing 250.57 feet North of the Northwest comer of Lot 9, Sam Bravata Plat; thence West 170.37 feet; thence North 0 de­ grees 33 minutes West 60.0 feet, along the West property line as described in Liber 244 on Page 407; thence East 170.96 feet; thence South 60.0 feet to the place of beginning. Commonly known as 4734 Bea St. aka 4730 Princess Dr., Shelbyville Ml 49344 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCL 600.3241 or MCL 600.3241a, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or upon the expiration of the notice required by MCL 600.3241 a(c), whichever is lat­ er; 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 fore­ closure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the propertjfi|uring the redemption period. Dated: 8/01/2015 Household Finance Corp III Mortgagee At­ torneys: Potestivo & Associates, P.C. 811 South Blvd. Suite 100 Rochester Hills, Ml 48307'(248) 844-5123 Our File No: 15-24918 (08-01 )(08-22) 5662 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 PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF­ FICE 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 May 23, 2005, by Donavan G. Hockin (a/k/a Donavan Gene Hockin) and Diana L. L. Hockin, Hockin, husband husband and Diana 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 May 31, 2005, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1147383, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assign­ ment of Mortgage dated October 10, 2012, recorded on November 9, 2012, in Instrument Number 2012-006787, Barry County Records, on which Mortgage there is s claimed came to be e due ue and an unpaid, unpa, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Forty-One Thousand One Hundred Forty-Nine and 90/100 Dollars ($41,149.90); and no suit or proceedin,g at law or in equity having been instituted’to recover the debt or any part thereof se­ cured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said M,ortgage having become operative by reason of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thurs­ day, September 24, 2015 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, 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 bidders at public p p auction 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 Mort­ gage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHI­ GAN, DESCRIBED AS: A parcel of land in the Southwest quarter of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as: commenc­ ing 10 rods West of the Southeast comer of the Southwest quarter of said Section 28; thence North 16 rods, thence West 10 rods, thence South 16 rods, thence East 10 rods to the point of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry County, Michigan. Commonly known address: 1415 E. Dowling, Hast­ ings, Michigan Parcel ID Number: 08-02-028-379-00 (part of) 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. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held re­ sponsible to the person who .buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 17, 2015 FOSTER, SWIFT, COL­ LINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMER­ CIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. . Washington Square Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 371-8253 (08-221(09-12) 7413 were very busy and just kept the cash register ringing almost constantly. Sometime during the evening one of us, I don’t know now which one, was ringing up a sale when the register drawer just popped out on the floor. I ran and locked the front door since the store was just packed with customers. Then we started picking up money. Several customers helped us and soon we had the register working again. When my mother was manager of Gibson’s store there was quite a bunch of men’s socks on a table. The price on them was 50 cents a pair and they just weren’t selling. Emmett said they would probably have to be given away. Mother said, “Let me think about it a little.” And she came up with an idea. She took the 50-cents sign off,,g rearranged the socks and putt a sign on them “ SPECIAL! 98 cents per pair, while they last!” Those k ttd i lik ht socks started going like hot cakes, and it wasn’t long before .they were all sold. When Mr. Gibson saw what had been done, he just stood there and scratched his head. “Well, I’ll be dog-goned,” he said. ‘Tnever heard of such a thing before. Making customers pay more for a spe­ cial.” With that, he had a good laugh. (There were no cus­ tomers in the store at the time). Late one fall someone was having a house moved. That was a thing of interest to us kids. We watched them jack­ ing up the house and putting rollers under it. When that was done, they started north with it. They went across the river and started up the stand­ pipe hill. They got a little way up and couldn’t pull hard enough with the truck they were using. So they got a Caterpillar tractor and hooked it to the truck. They Other memories to share? Do you have recollec­ tions of life in ‘The Valley’ from the mid-1900s? Consider sharing those memories of life in Nashville or Vermontville 'with Maple Valley News readers. Submissions may be of any length. Photos help to tell the story. Contact Shari Carney by email at sharicameynews@ gmail.com or call 269-945­ 9554 ext. 229 for more information. got a little farther up with that and were stalled again. Then they got a long steel bar and drove it into the ground a few yards ahead of the trac­ tor, ran a cable from its winch and hooked it to the bar. That way they winced everything along a few yards at a time and finally made it to the top of the hill. I don’t remember where they took the house, but it was interesting watch­ ing them. Usually they took heavy trucks and things on a road that went back of the hill. That was a much easier ascent. There was another house that was moved to a location about a block south of us. A cellar had been excavated, and the house was hauled to it and just left sitting there. Time passed and no more work was done on it. We used to go to the cellar and play. We played “Duck on a Rock” a lot. There were a lot of rocks in the cellar and we would set up a large one and put a smaller one on top. Then we’d arm ourselves with smaller rocks and try to knock the “duck” off the rock. Another game we played was “O King, I’m on Your Castle.” One boy would get onto a large rock, or boul­ der and the rest of us would try to pull him off. (To be continued.) For Sale For Rent AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm / busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700. FOR RENT IN Vermontville, nice 2 bedroom apartment handicapped accessible. Trash pickup, refrigerator, range, washer & dryer and lawn mowing furnished. Available Sept. 1st. Call 517-726-0324. SEASONED FIREWOOD $50.00 f/c. No deliveries. 269-838-2873. SALE: .50% OFF Tropical Aquatic Plants, 25% offGranite Japanese Lanterns, plus KOI and all pond supplies. APOLS WATER GARDENS, 9340 Kalamazoo, Caledonia, MI. (616)698-1030. Wednes­ day-Friday 9am-5:30pm, Sat­ urday 9am- 2pm. 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Realtor 8850 Valley Hwy., Vermontville • 517-726-0518 M-W-Th-F; 10-6; Sat.; 9-4 After hours callfirst, ifwe’re home we’re open till 8 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, August 22,2015—Page 11 LARGE OF small We Ship It All! grr TOWMSTOUVMl MffiB! 18* za UM V sfiM> ■iibsk Authorized ShipCenter' tf*****] tf***** fie*** ((>L ZHt sunshine w ack&Ship Jrcl |riil |r | l !?< 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 22,2015 66> FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK by Shari Carney Staff Writer NASHVILLE TWO J'S Family friendly are two words owner Jerry Kenyon would like people to think of when they visit Two J’s on Main Street in downtown Nashville. Two J’s opens early, at 9 am. Monday through Saturday, and at noon on Sunday. Evenings are busy too, with weekly pool and euchre tournaments and it gets really hopping on fish fry Friday. Two J’s is open late too; Monday through Thursday until midnight; Friday and Saturday, 2:30 am.; and Sunday, 8 p.m. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, steak and specials keep regulars returning. Monday’s special is the Valley Burger, made with burger, ham and cheese, served on Texas toast; Tuesday features the ever popular reuben; Wednesday is wet burrito day (bring a huge appetite); Thursday sports traditional fare with a burger or cheeseburger and fries; Friday is all you can eat fish or chicken and Saturday a charbroiled ribeye cooked to order. Buying local is important to Jerry who said, all the meats come from Tom’s Market, in Hastings. Like to dress things up? Try adding one of these suggested extras: bacon, shredded cheese, pepper jack cheese, jalapenos, deluxe or Detroit Chili. Appetizers abound and include several choices of fries: beer battered, chili cheese, curly or traditional French. Prefer your potatoes another way? Try the tater tots or potato skins. Coney dog aficionados will find their fix at Two J’s and for kids and kids at heart there is the all time favorite grilled cheese; dress it up and have the grilled ham and cheese. BLTs are on the menu and so are Swiss and mushroom burgers and oliveburgers. Jerry said the name Two J’s came from his mother Joyce who purchased the establishment in 1989. She bought the former Otie’s Bar where she had worked for the past two years. Jerry, who worked construction, was brought onboard as the manager. Raised in Vermontville, Jerry now lives in Nashville. Membership in the Nashville Route 66 Business District has been great for business, he said. “It’s been a big improvement in the whole town. They are doing a nice job,” he said. “The ice cream sundae day was hectic ... Events really bring in the business — they help a lot... For the annual car show I have seen people intentionally come early so they can park out front to come in throughout the day.” Community involvement is important to the folks at Two J’s. They sponsor sports teams and make regular donations to the fire and ambulance departments. The Euchre and pool tournaments add to the fun. “We meet once a week,” said Shirley Dexter, euchre player. “It’s a lot of fun and open to anyone. In the winter there is a $5 entry fee and we draw lots for partners. High scoring team splits the winnings.” Dexter, chair of the Nashville Area Citizens Coalitidn, said the food is “very good ... I heard a lady the other night say it was the best salad she had ever had. The wet burrito is huge!” Heaping portions of food, spirits and fun are on tap at Two J’s. They are located at 228 N. Main St. Don’t have time to eat in? Call ahead for a pick up order at 517­ 852-9928. “Like” them on Facebook. BUSINESS DISTRICT Local businesses supporting each other Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Daniels Funeral Home Eaton Federal Savings Bank Envy Salon Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping Two J’s on Main Street is open seven days a week — “Two J’s where friends become family! Come join us.” Friends of Putnam District Library Good Time Pizza Great Northern Bowhunting Co. Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric, Inc. Hometown Lumber & Hardware Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Maple Valley Pharmacy MOO-ville Creamery Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet Murray's Asphalt Musser's Service & Auto Sales Nashville Family Dentistry Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe A pool table beacons when first entering Two J’s, located on Main Street in Nashville. Owner Jerry Kenyon said pool and euchre tournaments add to the family friendly environment. Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. Trumble Agency, Inc. Two J's Wheeler's Marine Service SUPPORTING MEMBERS A specific schedule will be given before the first rehearsal as everyone will NOT be called to each rehearsal. There is Country Kettle Cafe Grace Community Church Green Light Driving School LLC Hamiltons Taxidermy Hummell's Body Shop J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Janette's Bunkhouse Main Street Salon Maple Grove Upholstery MapleeVedley Schools Nashville Baptist Church Pash Performance Seasonal Co-op Simply Sweet Bakery Smalltown Computers The Revue—Nashville Community Theatre WBCH a $25 participation fee for grades k-12 which includes a shirt and CD for rehearsing. Family discounts are available. A proud partner ofthe Barry County Chamber ofCommerce Two J’s is a member of the Nashville Route 66 Business District. UPCOMING EVENTS NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS—Monday August 24,6-8p—301 North Main Street, Nashville— The Nutcracker will be presented by Step N'Time Dance Studio and The Revue December 4-6 and 11-13. No preparation is needed for auditions. Performers will learn a short dance piece and do some mime style acting. All ages are needed from kindergarten through adults. Most parts require dancing but there are some that do not. Rehearsals will be Fridays from 4-8 through October. In November, rehearsals are Fridays plus Sunday afternoons. For more information, email stepntime@hotmail.com NASHVILLE ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT HAVEnilUPCOMING EVENT TO SHARE? • allows local businesses to better network and support each other To share upcoming events on this page, email info by September 5 for consideration to: • provides opportunities for businesses to give back to the community nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com • supports the efforts underway to make Nashville a destination location � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-08-29.pdf bb2fd7b038bb49ad6b625ca54defddc4 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY n e ws Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 35, August 29, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Maple Valley drum major takes the field by Shari Carney Staff Writer The newest drum major leading the Maple Valley Marching Lions is Sequoya Fighter. A junior, she replac­ es Lee Christopher who graduated in the spring. The process to become a drum major began with an essay. This was assigned by Director Dennis Vanderhoeff, who is back at the helm of the senior marching band after a brief reassignment. Contenders for drum major directed “The Star Spangled Banner” and then a song of their choosing. Sequoya selected “I Want You Back,” by the Jackson Five. “We also had to make up a salute and have an interview with Mr. V.,” she said. Annually, Maple Valley drum majors join with others from across the nation and spend five days in training at Eastern Illinois University. Sequoya said, she was really scared at first because she didn’t know anyone going. “It turned out a lot better than I thought. I met kids from Charlotte, Grand Rapids, from all over; even a kid from Mexico,” she said. “I learned a lot.” Leadership and how to treat people were empha­ sized at the training, as well as how to present oneself at all times. “I want to be welcoming; as a freshman I didn’t have that,” said Sequoya who added her freshman year was the last year hazing was allowed. “The seniors ordered us around, making us carry their instruments ...” Sequoya said she will lead by example and carry herself professionally. “I’m the person they’re looking up to, telling them when to go, stop, turn ... issu­ ing commands like ‘ten-hut,’ ‘attention,’ ‘at ease,’ ‘mark time move,’ ‘left hace,’ ‘right hace.’” “Dance the Night Away” is this year’s marching season theme. Songs will include “Dance Again,” “Cell Block Tango,” “Can I Have This Dance,” and a surprise clos­ er. The Maple Valley Marching Lions’ half-time show will be performed at the varsity football home games Thursday, Sept. 3; Friday, Sept. 18 and 25; and Friday, Oct. 9. Maple Valley youngsters enjoy summer lunch program by Shari Carney Staff Writer Students in the Maple Valley school district took advantage of nearly 8,500 free meals over the summer. June Lesatz, director of food operations for the dis­ trict, said 8,459 lunches were served to children at four locations from June 22 to Preparedness, jobs, museum topics at Nashville council meeting “Too many families across Michigan are struggling, and we can’t have children going hungry in the summer when programs like this are available. Making families aware and informed is vital to keeping kids fed and healthy.” State Superintendent Mike Flanagan Aug. 21. The locations were the high school, Putnam Park in Nashville, Vermontville Village Square Park and Thomapple Estates mobile home park.'The four sites were among. 700 from across Michigan involved in the Meet Up and Eat Up pro­ gram. Maple Valley Schools qualified for the program because 50 percent or more of the students in the district qualify for no-cost or reduced-price school meals. ‘‘Too many families across Michigan are struggling, and we can’t have children going hungry in the summer when programs like this are avail­ able,” said State Superintendent Mike Sequoya Fighter is the drum major for the Maple Valley Marching Lions. The band's 2015 show theme is “Dance the Night Away,” which will be performed at the varsity home football games. Cotton candy is an added treat to the ending of the summer Meet Up and Eat Up lunch program. Delilah Walker seems to enjoy her blue treat. (Photo by Nancy Brenner) Flanagan, in stressing the importance of these summer food programs for children. “Making families aware and informed is vital to keeping kids fed and healthy.” Lesatz monitored staff members Kandace McGlpcklin, Becky Wilson, Kate Laverty, Paula Steele, Nancy Bremmer and Belinda Harwood, who met Monday through Friday at the high school to package the sack lunches before going to the distribution sites. Traci Asman and Laura Amalio assisted when needed. The lunches had a fruit, vegeta­ ble, and choice of 1 percent white or fat-free chocolate milk. Depending oh the day, children also received either a peanut butter and jelly See LUNCH, page 3 by Shari Carney Staff Writer Since taking the helm as president of the Nashville Village Council, earlipr this summer, Mike Kenyon has implemented a jobs commit­ tee, an emergency prepared­ ness team and put forth the idea of having a museum in the village. The council met Thursday evening. In an interview with the Maple Valley News after the meeting, Kenyon said he was prompted to start the conver­ sation about emergency pre­ paredness after the tornado damage occurred in Portland this summer. There have been two meet­ ings discussing what to do in an emergency so far. Jim Yarger, Barry County’s emer­ gency manager, has agreed to mentor the group. The mem­ bers, in addition to Kenyon, are Heidi Pion, ambulance director; Mary Coll, Nashville Village Council trustee; Scott Decker, depart­ ment of public works direc­ tor; Steve Augestine, fire department chief; Pat Powers, assistant fire chief; and Chris Koster, police chief. Powers, also the transportation and maintenance director for Maple Valley Schools, will represent the schools, as well. Meetings will be monthly with dates yet to be deter­ mined. The jobs committee, com­ prised of Kenyon, Coll and Trustee Lori Courtney has been meeting with Cindy Vujea, Barry County Economic Development Alliance coordinator. One outcome ofthe meetings thus far has been how much zon­ ing is affected when commu­ nities are redeveloped. They have completed the workshop training and will have a follow-up meeting with Vujea Wednesday, Sept. 16. The idea ofhaving a muse­ um featuring local history was broached by Kenyon at an earlier meeting Aug. 13. This past Thursday, he asked the council members what their thoughts were. With all members present, it was determined to proceed with the conversation and direct it to the pdrks, build­ ings and grounds committee for oversight. Trustee Terry Zoerman is the chair of this committee. The next meeting of the council will be Thursday, Sept. 10, in the village office at 7 p.m. In This Issue • Next steps bring Opera House project closer • Boneyard Brew Supply opens in Hastings • Woman killed in in M-66 crash • Resident recalls birdhouse blues, swimming escapades and a thundering catch �Page 2—Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley *News Saturday, August 29,2015 Next steps bring Opera House project closer sisted of the announcement that cemetery committee meetings will now be held in the village office. The library wrapped up its summer reading program and, with the $1,000 grant from money left over from co-op, have purchased a poster printer and updated its old computers. The next township meet­ ing will be held in the opera house on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. decided to go with Mayotte. The Eaton County Parks & Recreation Commission is offering the fifth annual Labor Day bridgewalk event through downtown Grand Ledge and along the scenic ledges trail. The walk will take place Monday, Sept. 7, starting at 9 a.m. For more information contact Fitzgerald Park at 517-627­ 7351 or go to www.eaton county parks and recreation. Other items presented con- by Patti Farnum Staff Writer Vermontville Township President Jack Owens pre­ sented two proposals at Thursday’s monthly board meeting for project manage­ ment ofthe repairing/replacement of the Opera House steps. The two proposals came from Fleis & Vanderbrink of Grand Rapids and the Mayotte Group of Lansing. After much discussion, it was Battle Creek woman killed in in M-66 crash DOBB I N--'S --- --- Office, Nashville Fire Justin Campbell, owner of Boneyard Brew Supply in Hastings, is a 1998 Maple Department, Nashville EMS, Thornapple Valley alternative education graduate. Township EMS and the Barry County Medical Examiner. bound on South M-66 near Assyria Road when the northbound SUV, driv­ en by Philo, crossed the centerline and collided with the semi. Philo was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck was not injured. Assisting the State Police-was the Barry County Sheriff’s A 24-year-old Battle Creek woman died in an automobile accident south of Nashville Wednesday. The Michigan State Police Wayland Post is investigating the crash that occurred Aug. 26 around 6:30 p.m., that claimed the life of Rhandi Philo. A semi-truck was south- -- W " Sunfield Recycling Center closed for Labor Day holiday MDeko VUoImVp c IrLlE etI eE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With All Makes ft Models LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 O JEFF DOBBIN’S OM'ner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician The Sunfield Recycling Center will will be closed Saturday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 6 for the Labor Day holiday. 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Even though another idea was awarded the cash prize, Campbell made a positive impression. “I’m very thrilled he’s opened his business,” said Valerie Byrnes, president of the executive director of the Barry County Chamber of Commerce, who was a judge at the event. “He’s impressive; not just as a homebrewer but he is an ideal entrepreneur,” she said. “He has business savvy, he’s passionate about it, and he’s definitely in his niche mar­ ket.” Byrnes also reflected on another unique component, saying Campbell has a fabri­ cation background. “I build custom-made brew carts,” he said. “I’m a welder, a tinkerer and a certified diesel mechanic.” Campbell is married to Erin (Hokanson) Campbell. The two are graduates of the alternative education pro­ gram at Maple Valley. Their children are Eli, 16, Alex, 7 and Olive, 4. “Tate Mix was a huge part ofmy success; ofboth ofus,” said Justin about the former director of the alternative education program. “My wife has an environmental man­ agement degree ...we have a small hobby farm. I grow my own hops, build my own equipment ... we love hunt­ ing, fishing and camping.” Boneyard Brew Supply is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 pan. Visit the website, www. honey ardbs .com/hops .html, for a complete list of supplies, such as yeast* pellets, grains, flakes, hops, brew kits and accessories. 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Email stantime2OO4@gmail.com with any questions New entry at St. Cyril is blessed Bishop Paul J. Bradley from Kalamazoo blesses the new entrance at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville Monday, Aug. 24. Bradley is joined by Gracie Price (from left), deacon Jim Mellen and Elena Friddle. (Photo by Sue Dunham) �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, August 29, 2015 — Page 3 NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Call for Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554or1-800-870-7085 Seasonal Co-Op Lock it or lose it '*■' «ifci i* *J The best way to prevent theft from a vehicle is to remove valuables and lock it. The following tips will help: • Always close windows, lock vehicle doors and take the key. • Never leave an unattended vehicle running. • Park in a garage, if available. Lock both the car and garage. • Don’t leave car keys unattended, especially in an easily accessible area. • Don’t leave vehicle Larkin Fenner poses with Nancy Brenner and Paula registration and proof of Steele at the final day of the Meet Up and Eat Up sum- insurance documents in i mer lunch program. Larkin presents them with a hand-the vehicle. drawn thank-you. (Photo by Vanessa Fenner) • Always park in well-lit areas. sandwich, Italian hero, tur­ who served meals at • Never leave valuables or key-bacon bagel or ham and Thomapple Estates. packages in the vehicle, cheese wraps. On two occa­ “On our last day Mary Ann especially where they can sions hot-dogs were grilled Curth and Jenna Burns made be seen. for the kids. popcorn and cotton candy for Report suspicious “I am so blessed to have the kids,” said Lesatz, adding activity to law the opportunity to work with “it was an honor and a privienforcement. such great people and to meet lege to serve the community In Eaton County, there so many families from the this summer.” community, ‘J said Brenner ttt Jfc' R&D’s Streetside Pizzeria will be faty te lit Sai h II a. if II Sunday, August CLOSED 30 thru Tuesday, September 1 RE-OPENING on Wednesday, September 2 falislfeifte, m -ale IwifcnApW, Tn b i ajkt to d for normal business hours Otreeis•iaae 119 N. 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With the passing of our 2014 bond election, Maple Valley Schools has major facility upgrades to our elementaiy buildings and our secondary building will be remodeled in 2015-16. Our facility upgrades include: • Secure Entry Systems Technology Enhancements • Safe Drop Off/Pick Up Parking Routes • Computer lab - both buildings • Updated Playground Equipment - Maple­ • iPads - Fuller Elementaiy wood School • Chromebooks - Maplewood School • Preschool (GSRP) - Fuller Elementary HVAC units in all rooms ready for air Rental Space - Fuller Elementary School conditioning Our staff has been working diligently to update our curriculum, instruction, and as­ sessment. Our programming includes: • District wide Positive Behavior Interven­ • Special Education Supports tion Support • Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) • Counseling Services • Elementary Core Curriculum • English / Language Arts: Reading • District wide Nurse Street - Fall 2013 • Caring Student-Centered Teachers • Full Curricular and Extra Curricular • Math: GO Math - new series Fall 2015 Offerings • Science: Cereal City Units - Fall 2013 • Award winning Agriculture program • Social Studies: Calhoun Framework •?.. • Maple Valley Pathways High School (AlFall 2013 ternative/Adult/Virtual) • Enrichment Courses • Comprehensive Business programs^ • Physical Education (Pre K - 12) • Woods/Manufacturing/Sawmill (oper­ • Computers (K - 12) ating) • Library (Pre K - 12) • Musical/Drama/Choir, award winning • Music (Grades Y5 - 4) • Dual Enrollment Opportunities • Band (Grades 5-12) • Behavioral and Academic Intervention • Art (PreK- 12) Supports •Health (Pre K - 12) • intervention / Extension Opportunities • Multiple Advanced Placement Courses (AP) •Moby Max - individualized instruction •Variety ofElectives for Middle and High •NWEA, DIBELS, AimsWeb Assessments School Students We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Maple Valley Pathways High School. 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 his/her strengths and skillfully challenged to improve on weaknesses. For enrollment information, please call 517.852.9699. Visit our website: mvs.kl2. mi.us 8123 �Page 4 — Just Say As Advertised m the Maple Valley News* Saturday. August 29.2015 Memories of the Past Resident recalls birdhouse blues, swimming escapades and a thundering catch Efforts to generate hydrogen in a chemistry experiment at Nashville High School left an indelible mark on the memory of Guy Howell. He was thankful for precautionary instructions followed by the class. This photo of the schoolhouse, built in 1902, shows it as it appeared in the 1920s, during Guy’s student days there. It was razed in 1966. pretty a birdhouse as that was would be lost, so she said, “Where did you take it from?” And I had to tell her. She knew the man it belonged to, so she said, “You take that birdhouse right back there. And don’t just leave it on the porch. You go to the door, tell the man that you took it, and that you are sorry.” Well, that is the hardest tiling 1 ever had to do. But I knew I had to do it, because my mother would ask if I did. Things like that sure stick in a person’s memory. I remember the first time I voted. It was the second election for Franklin D. Roosevelt. I was 21 years old. When I went to the polls, a man there challenged my age. 1 showed my driver’s license and two or three other men there vouched for me. The new concrete bridge across the Thornapple River, built in 1934, is seen in this photo taken some decades later. Guy Howell recalled the gradual structuring of a temporary bridge across the river on North Main Street to facilitate a large crane used to build the permanent span, since the existing 1899 iron bridge could not handle the heavy equipment. This "Memories of the Past" article was published in the Maple Valley News Aug. 27, 1985. It was the final installment of a fivepart series of boyhtxxl recol­ lections written by former local resident Guy W. Howell of Tucson, Ariz. The story covers his growing-up years in Nashville during the 1920s and 1930s. Earlier reminis­ cences by him appeared in 1983 and 1984. The son of the late Florence and Ransom Howell, the author moved to Nashville in 1918 at the age of 4 and remained here more than 20 years.) in the bottom of the jar. We had brought old bath towels to school and after we had poured sulfuric acid into the thistle tube, we wetted the towels and wrapped them around the jars. Then if they should explode, no one would get a face full of sul­ furic acid and glass. The table where we sat while doing our experiments was a wide one,' probably three or four feet across, with a round sink in front of each person. The sinks were locat­ ed in the middle of the table, with a person on each side, both using the same sink. The student across from me Part V was a girl. She had wrapped by Guy W. Howell her generator in a towel, as When I was in high school, had we all. Shortly after we studying chemistry, we did had wrapped our generators, experiments with various we heard a muffled explo­ chemicals in the laboratory. sion and I saw her towel puff One day we were generating out and then fall to the table. hydrogen. The equipment It made us all very glad we was a bottle having a rubber had followed instructions stopper with two holes in it. and used the towels around Through one hole the stem of the bottles. No one was hurt, a thistle tube was placed. The but we were all a bit shaken other hole had a glass tube with the realization of what leading the hydrogen into a could have happened. bottle of water, where it was collected in test tubes. We Earl Culp was my boss put little pieces of zinc metal when I worked in his bakery, and he told me one day of an experience he had before he started the bakery. He was in Grand Rapids one time and went to the Kroger Baking Company looking for a job. He was talking to the chief baker there, telling his quali­ fications. The baker listened ‘closely. When Earl had fin­ ished talking, the baker thought for a little while. Then he said, “young man, there is only one position here that you would be qual-ified for. That is mine, and I’m not yet ready to retire.” So Earl came home and start­ ed a bakery ofhis own. After I was well versed in the art of ice skating, I had a lot of fun on the ice. One winter, two or three of us fellows were on the river. Tire ice was probably five or six inches thick on the dead water, but on the channel it was only about half or three-quarters of an inch thick. We kept daring each other to skate across the channel. Finally I got way back and got a good running start. I was really traveling when I coasted across the channel. I could hear the ice See us for color copies, one-hour film and digital 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 Pushing a doll buggy through a Nashville residential area in this circa-1915 photo are Helen Grace Reed and Charlotte Cross (a sister to Guy’s pal Kenneth Cross). Another neighborhood girl he recalls did not fit the traditional role. She was a “regular tomboy” who “could whip the daylights out of any of us boys.” Guy once tempted fate by picking on her pet cat. cracking some as I went across. The other fellows said the ice sagged a little as I went over it. The other two finally made it like I did, just coasting across. It was dan­ gerous, but then we were filled with the spirit of adventure in those days. I wouldn’t even think of doing such a thing now. Charles Cruso lived next door to us, and I used to go over to sit and visit with him occasionally. He often told me of some of the happen­ ings ofhis youth. He told me of a lake somewhere in Central Michigan where he used to catch bluegills. He said he had 80 feet ofline out and the bluegills he caught would weigh as much as two pounds each. He said it was really fun and also work, to pull those fish all that way out ofthe water. I remember in my early days when I would go into John Appelman’s grocery store and watch him operate the coffee grinder. It stood nearly as tall as he and had a large hopper on top, with a big wheel on each side and a crank on one of the wheels. He would pour the amount of coffee the customer wanted into the hopper and turn the wheels. The ground coffee came out of a spout and into the bag. The aroma of fresh­ ground coffee was really nice. My dad used to buy three pounds of a brand called 8 O’clock Coffee each week. Of course, it wasn’t decaffeinated. When I was a young boy, I was passing a house south of us in Nashville when I saw a birdhouse on the front porch. I had always wanted a bird­ house, so I went up to it, picked it up and took it home. Mother said right away, “Where did you get that?” “I found it.” I told her. But she didn’t believe as I was working on Tex Reid’s farm at Thomapple Lake one spring. I had helped haul ice to the ice house, when Tex wanted me to take the truck and haul sand from a plgce on the back of the farm. I would haul it down to the lake, drive out onto the ice and unload the sand onto the ice, where it would even­ tually sink to the bottom, making a nice sand beach. When I was returning from one trip to the sand pit ,the truck, with its load of sand, sank into the mud in a low place in the road. Tex had a Buick car, and he got into it and tried to go around me so he could attach a rope to pull the truck out. His car also sank in to the fenders, and there we were. I went to the bam and got the tractor and hauled both vehicles out. When I was a boy, some of the boys in the class would take turns dusting the erasers to help the teacher. We put all the erasers into a waste­ basket and took them down to the furnace room to dust them. A box there had a seat on it and a wheel brush on the front end connected to a pair of pedals. Pushing on the pedals would turn the brash at a pretty good speed, taking the dust off the eras­ ers. I knew a man in Nashville who was in the tank corps in the Army. He started his mil­ itary service in the Army of Occupation in Germany in Continued nextpage �Just Say "As Advertised’in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, August 29,2015 — Page 5 Continued from previous page Welcome back students by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent Maple Valley Schools It is with much enthusi­ asm that I welcome you to the 2015 -16 academic school year. This summer has been filled with plan­ ning and there are so many exciting things to share. Although this letter addresses many items, please continue to monitor the district’s Facebook page, website, and mobile application for important updates. Bond Information Phase 1 (elementary ROAR. During the first week of school, staff will communicate with our stu­ dents the expectations of this program.. Students coming from Fuller 1919. He was there for about a year, then came back to the states, where he put in for the tank corps. He didn’t get home often, but when he did I visited him. The outfit he was in traveled from Michigan to Cape Girardeau, Mo. He said that was one of the roughest rides he ever took. I took care of the fur­ nace for his mother, and I bought his old uniform and worked out the pay. When I lived in Nashville, Elementary School already a large willow tree stood just have have an an idea idea of of how how itit below the boys’ swimming works; expanding PBIS hole. I used to fish under district wide is the next step. Many school districts have adopted this program with great success. For more information please go to www.pbis.org. Student Schedules I Teachers — All class lists that. A peculiar thing happened one afternoon. I was fishing for bass with min mi ­ n. nows. It clouded up and thundered. uee. While it was thundering,. I had a strike and pulled in a bass. I put another minnow on my hook and have been posted for the threw out again. A little later elementary buildings. it thundered again and I got buildings) completion of Grades five and six classes another strike and pulled in the work authorized by the will be listed in home­ another bass. It may have bond request is not done. room; however, those stu- been, and probably was, just The deadline is next Friday dents will be rotating coincidence, but it certainly but, going through the classes like the middle was peculiar. punch list, there will school. More information I continued fishing and it always be items found that will be provided at the was getting gg dusk.. It had gotg need to be redone and/or open house on Wednesday, ten nearly dark when I had touched up. The intent is to Sept. 2. Schedules at the another strike. I pulled in and have a finished product secondary level have been had a catfish, of bullhead, on everyone can live with and challenging with the con-my hook. I got him off and be proud of. figurations of the build- onto my stringer. Then I • Furniture ings and staff changes, noticed that my other minFurnishings purchases are these should be ready by nows were dead, but I connot complete. The goal is the end of this week. All tinued to fish with them and to ensure all buildings families will receive letters when I stopped fishing I had have functional “newer” home. two bass and about a dozen . furniture. The district is Welcome New Staff : large catfish, or bullheads. working with what is Teachers — Katherine We had a fish fry for dinner available now with the Boyd, second grade; Tonya the next day. intention of reviewing bond budgets at the end of Scherer, third grade, Tanett Hodge, sixth grade English Phase 2 to determine if language arts; Tiffany Tefft, third grade; Sarah Ellithrope, kindergarten; and Debra Butler, high school, Spanish; Support new or slightly used furni­ ture can be purchased. • Safety and Security — The security • ipiKotitbdda > JI taHWiim BitiMiri KtffliEitltiSilE fa.lta'iiiK softi ajjahitta escrt afeiBisite Cross), fclwiws11 elaijfify trod, i# yppffid Bittalfc^jJ «>J aBiiidar-®1^?1 Bulriio^*'’*'1 "p"s jeojiili®11111!11'*1 Sood fctrodout.Hi®' tali til gdl tataX ri riof rtaklL f*l ** XJ jXjJj ** *%</ doors are on back order. They will be in by the end of September. Please know that they should installed by then; be Room numbers will be installed this fall, they have been Traffic flow ordered; changes are coming at Fuller and at Maplewood. Although signage may not be ready, the district will communicate what those procedures are. Buses and parental drop off areas will be separated. Phase 2 Timeline - (Jr/ Sr High School) - Will Staff — Michelle Poole, Maplewood; Nora Mann, high school; and Kari Braden, Fuller; Administrative Support Staff Transfers — Sharon Harris, Pathways; Teresa Woodman, transportation; and Julie Khouri, Fuller. Open Houses I remember Maurice and Although schools are stillCora Teeple very well. At a work in progress, the one time they lived in the Community Open House three-story brick Appellman at Fuller will be held from house on the southeast corb to 7 p.m. and at ner of Reed Street and Main. Maplewood from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 1. School open houses are on Wednesday Sept. 2 from 5 to 6 p.m. at Fuller, Maplewood from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Maple; begin in November 2015. Go to the district website to participate in a survey for color scheme choices. Behavior Valley Jr/Sr High School Positive from 6 to 7 p m. Intervention Support — The district is looking District staff is looking forward to implementing forward to a productive this this program. program. It It’s’s slogan slogan isis and successful school year. As always, those who have represented in an acronym: : ROAR Respectful, Respectful, concerns please do not Orderly, Assistive, and hesitate to contact me, Responsible. For over a mfalcon@mvs.kl2.mi.us. year, the district team has Enjoy the last week as we been working on an imple- are gearing up for the first mentation plan including day of school Tuesday, lessons that support Sept. 8. i Xl^k*K tf- PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 A few houses up the north side ofReed Street had property at the edge of the river. One family had two boys and one girl living at home; and the girl was a regular tom­ boy. The boys in the neigh­ borhood had a gang, and that girl belonged to it. She could whip the daylights out of any ofus boys. One day I was on the riverbank behind of the house when I saw her cat walking along. I had always wanted to know if cats could swim, so I picked up the cat and threw it into the river. She saw me do it and Oh boy. She took out after me. If she had caught me I would probably have gotten the beating ofmy life. I admitted to myself that I probably deserved it, but my feet said, “No way.” I outran her and got away. In those days, I was a runner and could out­ run most ofthe kids. In a day dr two, she was back On speaking terms with me. It always seemed that the kids’ altercations, while seeming to be monstrous at the time, were soon forgotten and life went on as it had before. any length. Photos help tell the story. Contact Shari Carney by email, sharicarneynews@gmail.com, or call 269-945-9554 ext. 229for more information. In 1930s, they built a new bridge across the river on North Main. They brought in a large crane and started work. They said they needed the crane on the north side of the riven The existing bridge wouldn’t handle it, so they started building a temporary bridge. They put down large telephone pole pilings and drove two posts in the edge ofthe river and two more out a ways. Then they put string­ ers between the north and south posts and started lay­ ing out a decking. The deck­ ing was four inches by 12 inches laid on edge. The pro­ cess was done over and over again and as the bridge got farther into the river the crane went out on the part that was done. That way, lit­ tle by little, the crane worked its way across the river. It was very interesting, watch­ ing them build that bridge. LEGAL This is my fifth Memories article and my think tank is kind of running dry. This may be the last one I can dredge up. I don’t know. If I think of some more, maybe at some later date I could write another .one, but there is no certainty of it. I really would like to see some mem­ ory articles by some of the people I used to know. When a person gets started it really isn’t hard. When I first start­ ed writing, I couldn’t remem­ ber .very much, but you see, I’ve written five articles. The one about Earl Culp’s bakery makes six and I believe there was one earlier. So come on, you folks; how about if? While at Camp Barry, another prank was played on a boy who slept very soundly and could out-snore anyone I ever saw. One night, some of the boys in the tent picked up his cot and carried it about six or eight feet out into the So, as Guy Howell said 30 lake. When reveille sounded years ago,‘How about it?’ next morning, he swung his feet out of bed right into the Do you have recollec­ lake. It was a rude awaken­ tions oflife in ‘The Valley’ from the mid-1960s? ing. Another prank was putting Consider sharing those nettles in the bed and another memories of life in was known as short-sheet­ Nashville or Vermontville ing. The sheet was folded in with Maple Valley News such a way that the person’s- readers. feet would stop about halfSubmissions may be of ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal 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, 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. any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ Call for Maple Valley News classified ads One summer when I was at Camp Barry, a lot of the fellows were playing pranks on the other boys. When we arrived at camp they gave us tubes of Colgate toothpaste. Now one of the boys, when he slept, had his mouth open and looked like he was chew­ ing something, One of the fellows took his toothpaste and squeezed all ofit into the boy’s mouth. He really woke' up spluttering. way down the bed. I saw another trick pulled but only once. One of the boys got a snapping turtle and put it in the foot of another boy’s bed. The boy crawled in and the turtle got him by the big toe. The boy flipped his foot out of the cover and the turtle went flying. It hit the boy who had pulled the trick right in the face. He never pulled that stunt again. Ail real estate advertising in this newspaper is tion of the law. Our readers are hereby informed )rf *nW" i Cora had a pair of ice skates that would fit my feet. I used to borrow them occasionally, before I bought my own shoe skates. They were very nice people. One of the boys in i the neighborhood had a pair This newspaper will not knowingly accept ’i *" f> fi. On that same willow tree was a limb that stuck out over the river about seven or eight feet above the water. I went down to the swimming hole one day and I was weariing a straw hat. I was ready to go in swimming when I had an idea; I would dive off that limb with my hat on. I never did that again. I nearly broke my neck when I hit the water. That hat was a very effective brake. ofracing skates. The runners stuck out several inches beyond the shoe and were much thinner than ordinary skates. I wore them one time and could really get up and go with those skates. 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 num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Barry County Transit is accepting applications for the position of BUS DRIVER 24-40 hours per week. Must have a very good driving record and a CDL. Background check. Random Drug Testing Program. Excellent customer service is a core requirement to this position. Applications may be picked up at the Barry County Transit Office: 1216 W. State St., Hastings NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE’ SALE FOSTER, SWIFT, COLLINS & SMITH. P.O. IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF­ FICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT hav­ ing been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on May 23, 2005, by Donavan G. Hock­ in (a/k/a Donavan Gene Hockin) and Diana L. Hockin, 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 re­ corded on May 31, 2005, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1147383, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assign­ ment of Mortgage dated October 10, 2012, recorded on November 9, 2012, in Instrument Number 2012-006787, Barry County Re­ cords, on which Mortgage.there . is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Forty-One Thousand One Hundred Forty-Nine and 90/100 Dollars ($41,149.90); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof se­ cured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by rea­ son of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thurs­ day, September 24, 2015 at 1:00 o’clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, 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 bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid on said Mortgage, togeth­ er with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mort­ gage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHI­ GAN, DESCRIBED AS: A parcel of land in the Southwest quarter of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as: commenc­ ing 10 rods West of the Southeast comer of the Southwest quarter of said Section 28; thence North 16 rods, thence West 10 rods, thence South 16 rods, thence East 10 rods to the point of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan. Commonly known address: 1415 E. Dowling, Hast­ ings, Michigan Parcel ID Number: 08-02-028-379-00 (part of) 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. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the mortgagors) will be held re­ sponsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 17, 2015 FOSTER, SWIFT, COL­ LINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMER­ CIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 371-8253 (08-22)(09-12) 7413 �Page 6 — Just Say 'At Ao perused in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, August 29. 2015 From the Pulpit Accountability County board wants closer look at health department budget “It’s like going up to pay 5 p.m., and will include a The health department by Doug VanderLaan operates on a $6.5 annual your bill, and you don’t free lunch for kids, along Editor Pastor Joseph Benedict accountability helps me to A graphing calculator and budget, of which $1.2 mil­ know what’s on it,” he said. with displays, demonstra­ ask myself when I. am Vermontville Bible economics probability lion, or 19 percent, is provid­ “I don’t know if I’m paying tions, door prizes and give­ a alone. "Am I going to be Church chart would have been help­ ed by Eaton and Barry coun­ for my coffee or your coffee aways in addition to the The nation of Israel went able to explain my actions ful Tuesday as Barry County ties. Based on a formula that or Craig’s dinner. I hate to hands-on activities. through a time known as to my friends? Why or why The cover crops Field Day commissioners again debat­ accounts for population and say it, but I don’t think the the Period of the Judges, not?” ed the county’s share of health usage in each county, people on the board ofhealth will be from 10 a.m. to 2 When we don’t have that there was no king in Israel, funding for the Barry-Eaton Barry County’s contribution know what the h— is going p.m. with a panel of speakers and e very one did what was person who asks us the addressing issues, such as is targeted at 38 percent, or on.” District Health Department. hard questions, we can eas ­ right in their own eyes $456,000 Commissioners agreed to how cover crops contribute “They’re up $60,000 in approximately (Judges 17:6; 21:25). The ily set up our own system direct County Administrator to soil health and water qual­ two years and they’re the each year. Israelites did whatever they of right and wrong based In order to balance bud­ Michael Brown to take the ity, making conservation only department that I see wanted to. What is the on what we want, not on getting a 7 percent to 8 per­ gets in previous years, com­ next step in the 2016 budget work on individual farms, point? The point is, if there truth. cent increase every year,” missioners reduced Barry formulation process, submit­ conservation planning and Everyone is accountable is no standard, everyone said Commissioner Jim Dull. * County’s contribution to ting it to county department Farm Bill programs, and how does what they see fit We' to God for their actions, Last year’s heads for their review and farmers and land owners can “We gave them $30,000 last $400,000. whether we like it or not. know we have a standard increase to $431,000 was possible appeal. Stolsonburg protect their financial invest­ year because that was what of truth, and that truth is the One day we will have to we were supposed to have meant to help close the gap. scheduled the appeals pro­ ments. Bible (John. 17:17), but we answer for everything we Morning refreshments and been giving them, but now, The proposed increase to cess following the Sept. 8 also have people in our life do, whether it is good or lunch will be provided, com­ come to find out, they want $459,653 for 2016 will move board meeting. who have been put there bad (Romans 14:11-12). It Barry County to full resto­ In action taken at the pliments of event sponsors another $30,000. for a reason (Ecclesiastes is not just going to be the ration of its funding require­ Tuesday preceding the bud­ Michigan Farm Bureau, “ I have no idea where that stuff you want to share 4:9-12). get workshop commission­ MSU Extension, Barry money is going and, until we ment. What is accountability? with God that you will be County Farm Bureau, and Dull’s frustration with ers: know, I can ’ t vote for this It is being held responsible accountable for, it is those • Approved a $32,002 the Barry Conservation how the health department budget.’ things you thought no one for our actions and our Emergency District. Nelson suggested Dull’s remarks came budget is drawn up and state behavior. Accountability knows about. during a budget workshop as where its $6.5 million is Management Performance RSVPs can be directed to her Start being honest with requires us to give an the board zeroes in on a final spent each year was echoed Grant to fund 2015 salary office, 269-948-8037, ext. explanation for the deci­ God now (1 John 1:9). A 117, or to the BCC Facebook 2016 budget to be ready for Tuesday by fellow commis­ and benefits for County sions we make. I meet wise man once said, “Keep sioner Vivian Conner, who Emergency Management page. the new fiscal year which monthly with two other short accounts with God.” • Accepted a report from starts Jan. 1, 2016. A used an admittedly smaller Coordinator Jim Yarger. individuals for Christian If you realize you have • Approved an amendment Tim Click, director of Barry long-festering point for Dull budget reporting example accountability (Galatians sinned — and believe me, has been how the health from' her membership on the to the current fiscal year bud­ County’s Department of talk to God 6:1; I Thessalonians. 5:11; we all have department’s budget is Barry County Parks and get decreasing general fund Human Services, offering Proverbs 27:17). We ask about it quickly. Jesus pro­ revenues and expenditures commissioners an overview assembled and its seeming Recreation Board. hard questions. We care vided for the forgiveness of lack of transparency. In July, “You can see where the by $1,458 to reconcile move­ of DHS programs and ser­ about one another and the sins on our behalf, so that Dull was the lone negative money is going on these ment offunds related to court vices. Click, who directs way wc live our lives we don’t have to live in vote on an amendment to the sheets, it’s in columns,” said security improvements, a DHS departments in both before the l>ord. This bondage anymore. 2015 budget that increased Conner, from a parks and loan to Charlton Park for its Barry, and Allegan counties, Barry County’s share of recreation board report. “It maintenance and storage alerted commissioners to his funding the health depart­ spells out where the money building approved in 2014, department’s new name after ment. is being spent. Doesn’t the and a new revolving drain a merger, now the Department health department have interfund loan to which the of Health and Human something similar?” county is using a $51,458 Services. County Board Chair Craig expenditure from its contin­ Click briefly outlined a Stolsonburg, who still sits as gency fund, leaving a contin- number of DHHS pro­ one of three Barry County gency fund balance of grams, including representatives on the $165,169. Medicaid, the Food BEDHD board along with • Approved claims in the Assistance Program, child commissioners Ben Geiger amount of $229,267 . day care, the Family and David Jackson, asked • Approved a five-year Independence Program, Dull why he hadn’t resolved lease agreement with Max Child Protective Services, his confusion when he, Dull, Wilson, ML Wilson Farms, the foster care program, was a commissioner repre­ allowing the farming of a adoption services, foster sentative on the BEDHD 37-acre parcel owned by the home licensing recruit­ board. county at the comer of M-79 ment, and the Adult “You were on the board, and McKeown Road. Professional Services pro­ Jim, you approved those • Received a presentation gram. budgets,” said Stolsonburg. from Barry Conservation Click added that his “I was,” conceded Dull, District Administrator Sarah department also - coordi­ “but I put my faith in the Nelson in which she high­ nates closely and continu­ (health department’s) finance lighted the second annual ally with the Barry County committee and I shouldn’t Youth Day scheduled for court system on counsel­ have.” Sept. 12 at Charlton Park and ing services in parent, Questions were then posed a cover crops field day slated child, and family issues. as to how the health depart­ for Sept. 10 at McKeown DHHS also thoroughly ment finance committee is Farms on M-37 Highway, maintains its child place­ selected. Stolsonburg said he hear Middleville. ment licensing require­ and two Eaton County com­ Nelson said Youth Day ments and has continually missioners make up the organizers are expecting a 20 scored well on licensing finance committee and point­ percent increase in last year’s audits. ed out that the health depart­ attendance of 450 children, Commissioners meet J. Daniel Woodall, DO, MPH ment budget is akin to the •who will again benefit from next in a committee-ofsize and complications of instruction by mentors in a the-whole format Tuesday, Barry County’s entire annual variety of outdoor activities, Sept. 1, beginning a 9 a.m. financial planning. He also including archery, bird in the meeting chambers committed, after a BEDHD watching, biking, trapping, at the county courthouse, meeting Thursday, to get the fly tying, orienteering and 220 W. State St., in requested breakdowns for more. The free-admission Hastings. 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August 29, 2015 Lion girls’ team building some depth this season By Brett Bremer Sports Editor It was exciting for Maple Valley varsity girls' cross Tiffany country coach Blakely to get to take five girls to the program’s first summer cross country camp under her guidance. The Lion ladies, along with a trio of members of the boys’ team, worked on their craft at Sleeping Bear Dunes. “They were able to run and learn with other schools,” said Blakely. 'fhe Lions were joined by there by members of the Hastings, Wayland, Bridgman and East Kentwood cross country pro­ grams. There has been a much bigger group back at home for practices this month. “We have a large group of girls coming out this year and a lot of experience in distance running. The girls have more confidence going into this cross country sea­ son,” Blakely said. EE Seasonal 0 Co-Op □0 301 S. 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Behind the top two for .the Lions, McGlocklin was 45th in 29:07.1, Walker 50th in 29:50.4 and Brianne Hampton came in 60th with a time of 32:24.1. “The girls did really well on a very difficult course,” said Blakely. “Being such a young team many completed their first 5k HS race ever. Hannah McGlocklin stood out in my mind as the most consistent runner, she maintained and stayed strong throughout the race moving up places all the way to the finish.” While there is some extra distance running experience this fall, Blakely said her girls are still learning about what needs to happen in big cross country meets. The Lions were at the Belleuve Early Bird Invite Friday and will return to action at the Lakewood Invitational Wednesday. ^Auto-Owners Insurance 735 Sherman, Nashville Trumble Agency CARL’S SUPERMARKET, INC. BBS N. 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Setting a new school record’for wins is one of the goals. The Lions went 6-10­ 3 a year ago. They key to the optimism is the team chemistry and the way that has led to everyone buying into a team defensive philosophy that will help keep opponents offthe score­ board. The one thing Roush sees that the Lions still need to create is some depth. It has been a bit of a rough start for the Lions, who are 0-3. Olivet edged the Lions in the season opener Aug. 21 at Fuller Street Field in Nashville, 3-1. Jonah Denton scored the lone goal for the Lions; in the second half off an assist from Logan Ramey. Colin • Hannahs scored twice and Jared Miller once for the Eagles. That was the first of three Greater Lansing Activities Conference contests to open the season for the Lions. Maple Valley was downed 9- 1 at Perry Monday and 10- 0 at Lansing Christian Wednesday. Ramey scored the lone goal for the Lions in the loss to Perry, with Knoll earning the assist. The Lions battled The 2015 Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team. Team members are (front from left) Dillon Walker, Liam Boldrey, Matt Martin, Jonah Denton, Wyatt Ledford, Aaron Knoll, Gavin Gardner, Logan Ramey, Darius Abbott, (back) assistant coach Josh Sanchez, Dekota Wagner, Walker Skelton, Andrew Schliep, Mark Dixon, Isaac Fisher, Carson Hasselback, Dylan Wagner, Anthony Faynor, Tyler Huver and head coach Andrew Roush. the Ramblers to a 3-1 score in the first half, but saw Perry pull away after that. Lansing Christian and Leslie are likely to be the top two teams in the conference once again. The Lions return to action Monday at Dansville, then play a league contest Wednesday at home against Leslie. Lions working for first winning season since ‘05 by Brett Bremer Sports Editor It’s time to put some scratches on those fancy new helmets and some grass stains on the snazzy new uni­ forms. Maple Valley’s varsity football team heads into its first season under head coach Marty Martin looking to restore its winning tradition. The Lions last went to the state playoffs in 2005, under head coach Guenther Mittelstaedt. That was also the last time the Lions had a winning record. Coach Martin’s list of goals start with improving every day, and move on to those tall tasks. Leading the way back for the Lions are seniors Brock Weiler, Marcum Terpening and Grant Adrianson. Weiler rushed for over 1,000 yards The 2015 Maple Valley varsity football team. in 2014. Terpening was the team’s leader in tackles. Martin called Adrianson the team’s most consistent offen­ sive lineman. “These three and the other nine returning seniors’ game experience will be counted on very heavily,” said Martin. Terpening and Adrianson join fellow senior AJ Creller on an experienced offensive line. . Tight end Luke Cosgrove has gained experi­ ence in his three varsity sea­ sons at the position too . “Sprinkle some talented juniors in and our offensive line could most definitely become a strength,” Martin said. Juniors Matt Braden and Alex Musser and senior Brandon Kenyon have worked at the quarterback position in the preseason, and that offensive line will ence on the defensive side too, where Martin said he could possibly be starting six juniors and a sophomore. “Our entire defensive will need to step up and play beyond their years,” said Martin., The Lions opened the sea­ son with a non-conference contest against Fowler at home last night, and will return to action Thursday with a contest at home against former Kalamazoo Valley Association fore Parchment before starting the Greater Lansing need to come up big to help Activities Conference sea­ out whoever is taking snaps. son. None of the three has ever The Lions go to Lakewood taken a varsity snap. Weiler for the league opener Sept. is really the only guy on 11. offense who has touched the ball much at all at the varsity level. There is some inexperi- Lions put together strong finish at season’s first tourney by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions got off to a good start Friday. Maple Valley’s varsity volleyball team opened the .2015 season by winning the Bronze Bracket at the West Michigan Volleyball Officials ssociation Scholarship Tournament at the MVP Sportsplex in Grand Rapids. The Lions were downed in their three pool play matches by Sparta, Saranac and Zeeland West, then rebound­ ed to knock off Newaygo and Grand Rapids Union in their two bracket play match­ es. The Lions topped Union 25-14, 25-21 and Newaygo 25-23,25-17. Junior middle Rachel Morris led the Lions on the day, knocking 16 kills. Senior setter Emily Morris had 26 assists. Morris didn’t do all the attacking. Tia James had seven kills and Emily Morris, Megan Bonney and Michaela Johnson added six each. Johnson had 11 aces at the tournament and so did Rachel Morris. Bonney had a team-high five blocks. The setter Emily Morris, right side hitter Megan Bonney and Johnson, an out­ side hitter, are part ofa senior group that has quite a bit of varsity experience for Maple Valley and head coach Sarah The Maple Valley varsity volleyball program gathers during the 2015 Relay for Life where the Lions once again Carpenter this fall. Senior libero Taylor walked as a part of team Angel Wings. Medina returns to try and led ence play last year, and went home match with Bellevue before Our season begins,” the defense, along with fel­ the season. said coach Carpenter. “We low back row player Chloe While the WMVOA tour­ on to finish as the state run­ Oct. 27. Maple Valley competed in spent time talking to survi­ nament started rough and ners-up in Class B. Hicks. The Lions will be home the Relay for Life this sum­ vors and caretakers so that Carpenter likes the leader­ ended well, the Greater Activities for the first time this season mer as a team for the seventh the girls understand the ship from the group, and can Lansing importance of giving back to see the varsity experience of Conference season could go Sept. 8 when they host consecutive year. “The girls raise money for the community in which they her players showing up on the same way. Maple Valley, Leslie. Maple Valley will close cancer awareness each sea­ live.” starts league play Tuesday at the court. The team’s goal is to just Lakewood. The Vikings out the season with its annual son and then walk at the keep improving throughout didn’t drop a set in confer­ Dig Pink event, this year in a Relay for Life each summer �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, August 29, 2015 Lion boys put together good pack at first meet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions are going to push each other this fall. A pack of returning juniors, Jacob Brighton, Drew Allen and Dawson Gusey lead the way for the Maple Valley varsity cross country team this season. Sophomores Logan Valiquette and Wyatt Baird, who are varsity, newcomers, are on their heels - or in front of them. “I know times will improve significantly,” said Maple Valley head coach Tiffany Blakely. “The boys are already learning to run as a team. 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If you have a commercial business and are looking for a convenient way to fuel your fleet and establish more control over your fueling expense, give Kent Oil & Propane a call at 517-852-9210. Adltorial Tuesday’s Perry Invitational. Valiquette led the team with a 22nd-place time of 21 minutes 11.9 seconds. Baird, Brighton and Allen finished in. a pack within three seconds of one another. Baird was 33rd in 22:32.9, Brighton 34th in 22:33.6 and Allen 35th in 22:35.0. Sophomore Nathan Gorman and senior Payton Rourke return for the Lions as well this fall, and Blakely expectg a contribution from junior Nathan Baird, another new varsity runner, too. “Our numbers are still small, so we will rely on all the team members being there for each meet,” Blakely said. “Our hope is to recruit through the season to help build the team.” Growing the team and shrinking the times are the goals for the season. Blakely said she hopes to see her guys get closer to the 19-minute mark as the season pro­ gresses. Getting times in that range would help the Lions move up in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference. They finished fifth in the league a year ago. The conference season begins with a jamboree host­ ed by Lakewood Sept. 29. The Lions will get a tune-up when they. run at the Lakewood Invitational Sept. 9. That is the Lions’ next meet. They also were sched- the boys team finished,” Blakely said of that first meet. “We had an outstand­ ing performance from soph­ omore Logan Valiquette leading the boys team in his first year running cross coun­ try.” Williamston, with six guys finishing in the top ten, won the day’s championship with a score of 24 points. Mason was second with 58, fol­ lowed by Fowler 89, Perry 89, Lakewood 150, Morrice 170, Maple Valley 177, Saginaw Valley Lutheran 207 and Laingsburg 253. The Lions talk things over at midfield after their 20-8 loss to Fowler in the season opener Friday night at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) L ■i ons put■ up a good■ fig■ht■ ■in ■ Gorman was the fifth scor­ er for the Lions at the Perry 8121 o, Iloss JtLo Fowler in opbeb Bn^k ebrj “I am pleased with how by Brett Bremer Shop Local & Save! we Have What You Need. • Hunting & Fishing Licenses • • • • • Jacob Brighton Ammunition Muzzle Loader Supplies scents • Bait • Tackle Custom Arrow Fletching Boots • Turkey Calls IIHDMETOWNI LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 Sports Editor Fowler sophomore run­ ning back Scott Pemberton broke loose just one time, racing 78 yards for a touch­ down midway through the , opening quarter at Maple Valley High School Friday night. The Eagles had to work hard for the rest of their yards, and the rest of their points, in a 20-8 victory over the Lion varsity football team. Pemberton scored again on an 11-yard run with just under three minutes to play in the third quarter, the Glenn Becker plowed into the end zone from two yards out midway through the fourth quarter to add some insur­ ance for the Eagles. The Lions answered that final Eagle touchdown quickly, moving down the field for a 23-yard touch­ down run by Brock Weiler, who then added the twopoint conversion run. Maple Valley had its chances to pull closer down the stretch. “When we stopped them on fourth down, I really thought with as tired as they were we had them. If we would have put one in there, we make that 20-14 or 20-16 we would have had them,” said Maple Valley football coach Marty Martin. “That is a really good football program and that is a really tough football team.” It’s a touch team Martin and former Maple Valley varsity football coach Guenther Mittelstaedt are very familiar familiar with. Throughout the 1980s and into the early 1990s the two teams met annually in the season opener. The two coaches from those meet­ ings, Mittelstaedt and Fowler’s Steve Spicer both earned their way into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Mittelstaedt was with the Lion varsity Friday night. He was impressed from what he saw out of Martin’s first team at Maple Valley, and urged the Lions to build on the things they’ve accomplished throughout the preseason and the opening night loss. “I think we can build on defense,” Martin said. “We identified what was causing problems for us. We made some defensive adjustments and (Fowler) adjusted. The big thing was, every time we made an adjustment, the kids responded on defense. What can you say? One big play, then they had to work it down the field for those other two. I’m just so proud of our kids.” Evan Adrianson and Grant Adrianson led that Lion defense. Evan had eight tack­ les and Grant seven. Weiler led the Lion offen­ sive attack on the night, rush­ ing 19 times for 147 yards. Frankie Ulrich added another seven rushes for 30 yards. Junior quarterback Alex Musser, making his first var­ sity start, completed just 3-of-8 passes for ten yards, and there is some work to do in the passing game. It was the first contest in a new offensive system for the Lions. Pemberton finished the night with 18 rushes for 196 yards, and his teammate Becker rushed 15 times for 68 yards. Fowler quarterback Matt Braden completed just 3-of-6 passes for 21 yards. Dallas Watts and Brandon Platte had nine tackles each for the fierce Fowler defense. 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M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 FEATURED BUSINESS PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 KENT OIL & PROPANE by Shari Carney Staff Writer 501 N. Main Street 517-852-9100 Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street 517-852-0790 1HDMETOWN1 J ILUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State Street 517-852-0882 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Shield of Service 735 E. SHERMAN ST. (517)852-1910 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 Bsphalt Maintenance (269)949-9369 www.murraysasphan.net Nashville 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 Family, community and customer service are the benchmarks of Kent Oil & Propane. The company was founded in 1936 by Walter and Mildred Kent. Th^ir oldest son, Jerry, joined the operation in 1950. He married Anne in 1953 and she entered into the business too. In 1981 their son, John, became a driver and took over transportation of liquid petroleum. In 1988, Jerry and Anne’s son-in-law, Jeff Hynes, joined and worked in all areas of the operation. Retiring in 1996, the couple sold the business to John and Jeff. John died in 2010, and Jeff is carrying on the tradition. A complete history and detailing of products and services is on the company website at www.kentoilpropane.com . Jeff, married to Kristine (Kent), both grew up in Nashville. He spoke highly of his inlaws, “Jerry and Anne are doing well. They are great people and have always been very supportive. They’ve worked hard to get this place to where it is today.” Kent Oil & Propane staff members include Adam Brumm, general manager; Chris Hartwell, propane service installation manager; Vaughn Reid, Jerry Binns, Jake Jackson and Lloyd Kilmer, drivers; Brenda Valiquette, Shelbi Olson and Janette Brodbeck are customer service specialists. “We deliver reliable, economical energy products and provide prompt, friendly service. The staff has a total of over 110 Kent Oil & Propane, is a distributor of gasoline, diesel years of experience,” said Jeff. “My drivers fuel, motor oil, and propane in four counties. are fantastic and so is the customer service team.” Jeff intentionally surrounds himself with people who have a lot of positive energy and he is excited about the formation of the Nashville Route 66 Business District saying, “It’s been wonderful for the community.” Kent Oil & Propane is a distributor of gasoline, diesel fuel, motor oil, and propane to four counties: Barry, Eaton, Ionia, and northern Calhoun, from Potterville to Alto and Battle Creek to Ionia. ‘We are honored to serve our customers’ needs and we understand that your home is your safe haven. We take great care to make you as comfortable and secure as possible.” Kent Oil & Propane is located on (M-66), 735 Durkee St. The office is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the company offers 24/7 customer service by phone. Call 517-852-9210 or toll free at 800­ 638-7484. Jeff said, “customers will not be met by a machine. There will be a human Jeff Hynes is the owner of Kent Oil & Propane. The family owned and operated company began in 1936. voice on the line.” PENNINGTON Bobcat & Backhoe ‘Pizzeria, NASHVILLE check out our carry-out specials 11807 Carlisle Hwy 119 N. Main Street 517-852-0540 517-852-1858 free delivery up to 5 miles 517-852-0820 Hickey Electric, Inc, 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 'KENT .OIL & PROPANE, INC. 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 MVP maple valley pharmacy 219 N. Main Street 517-852-0845 • Mulberry Fore Golf Course & Banquet Center 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 Full Service Center • Auto Sales “We Keep You Moving" Oil Changes • Gas •Tires ■ Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00 • 517-852-9446 106 S. Main Street _Nashville W Family Medicine AfhSated with Pennock Physician Network 750 Durkee Street 877-850-7055 Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair Shane Gillean Owner 517-852-3161 smgillea@yahQo.com 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 Two 517-852-9910 Agency 225 N. Main Street 201 N. Main Street 204 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml 207 N. Main Street 317-852-9680 GREAT NORTHERN BOWHUNTING COMPANY 228 N. Main Street Local businesses supporting each other 517-852-9928 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-09-05.pdf c593031d5fed77e6ce139567427945db PDF Text Text MAPLE 'VALLEY n6 Published by J-Ad Graphics. Inc. A local paper oftoday! . 1351 N M-43 Highway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945*9554 Vol. 143-No 36. September 5.2015 It's open/ Open houses help Maple Valley students prepare for first day Maplewood is open and school will begin next week Tuesday Sept 8. 1$ the first day at Fuller Maplewood and the Maple Valley Jr /Sr High School Grade levels will see a shift with Fuller Street School in Nashville filled with children from preschool to second gradh Maplewood in Vermontville after being closed for three years, will house students in third to sixth grades Here. Gavm Swift. 6. a student in Elyse Fox'* kindergarten das* at Fuller shows that he can stretch as tail a* hi* The crowd swells tn side the front entryway of Maplewood School which is reopening after four years The first locker dunng the school s open house Wednesday For more open house photos look inside (Photo by Shan day of school is Tuesday. Sept 8 Carney) CASE Credit Union opens location in Vermontville by Shari Carney Shift Wntrr Vermontville area resi­ dents have been without a financial institution since the closure of Independent Bank in the spring. Concerns have been alle­ viated with the opening of CASE Credit Union. The credit union will share a space in the Vermontville Village Office. They will also share an employee. Village treasurer Kathy Joppie has accepted a position with CASE. She will continue as the treasurer, too. Hours of operation are Monday. Wednesday. Friday from noon to 6 pm and Saturday 9 am to I p m Jeff Benson. CASE chief operating officer, was at the open house Saturday. Aug. 29. in the village square park. “We're very excited tn be here." he said. “The community has accepted us so well?' Benson said the deci­ sion to bring the Lansing­ based company to Vermontville began with a phone call. “That was my project — a lot of conversing with a lot of financial institu­ tions?' said Joppie. “From the moment we met (CASE) seemed like fami­ ly. a perfect fit," “We re here to stay/' said Benson. The grand opening Saturday was hosted by CASE’s marketing com­ mittee. Attendees were given products, a variety of sandwiches, chips and cold drinks. Among the giveaways were canvas bags, water bottles, head­ phones and piggy banks. Raindrop the Clown enter­ tained children with bal­ loon sculptures and face See CREDIT UNION, page 11 In This Issue... • Teens turn homework assignment into business • Lion spikers do some good things despite tough competition • Lions put up a good fight in football loss to Fowler • Lion harriers have a good day at Early Bird Invite Vermontville Village offices and CASE Credit Union now share this budding at 121 Eastside Drive. �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 5,2015 MAPLEWOOD, continued from page 1 A construction worker removes tape from this Maple Valley decal on the new gymnasium floor at the high school.. The Village of Vermontville banner hangs adjacent to the Maple Valley Lions flag. The village school, Maplewood, is reopening after being closed in 2011. Sisters Amy Johnson (right) and Ashleigh Smit are teachers whose classrooms are across the hall from each other at Maplewood. Johnson teaches fifth and sixth grade math and Smit teaches fourth grade. After four years, this sign at Maplewood is able to again “Welcome” incoming students. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads Teacher Allie Whitford welcomes Grace Upright to her second grade classroom. HofMeCooldn' home /Jackfr j(Kiyy\ COOKING AT ITS BEST Country S Kettle Cafe 269-945-9554 or 1-899-870-7085 We will be OPEN LABOR DAY WEEKEND our Regular Hours...6:00 am-8:00 pm Serving your favorite homecooked meals <^O **. Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main Nashville • 517-852-9700 • GARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING WWyyyiyjn] _ coolly coolly ij ~r cm/u 30% OFF Trees, Shrubs & Perennials $5.00off Open 7 Daysj5AM-8PM Hair Hair* *Nails Nails* *Tanning^^^ Tanning^^^ todajMng rm* CODVCWCllCC ' I SEPTEMBER SPECIAL v All Bulk Mulch Owen McGIocklin is a fourth grader in Matt Powers’ class at Maplewood. He, with the assistance of his sister Allison McGIocklin, a seventh grader, decipher a code to find his locker. Mums Are In! 5715 South M-66, Nashville • 517-852-1864 Y Hours: Thursdays Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-2 • EwingGarden@gmail.com f- * J toiMI" In-Stock Products A Tools i 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance 1111111U1111 Hill I n 11111 n 111,1 rrrrw �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 5,2015 — Page 3 serves ice cream at the Fuller and Maplewood open houses Wednesday evening. Alesha Garn, age 5, (left) and her sister Trista Garn, 9, take a few minutes to read in the Fuller Street Library at the open house Wednesday. Leah Heckathorn finds her name on a desk in Shannon Powers' kindergarten room. Parent Teacher Organization volunteer Stacy Schilz (right) helps direct families at the Fuller Street Elementary open house Wednesday. News from the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office Drive sober or get pulled over Families test the new playground equipment on thq grounds at Maplewood. From the smiles the items seem to be a success. The Eaton County Sheriff’s Office, along with other law enforcement agen­ cies across Michigan, is involved in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign through Labor Day (Sept. 7). During this campaign, there will be stepped-up enforce­ ment on drunk driving patrols and seat belt enforcement. It is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher in Michigan. Motorists face enhanced pen­ alties if arrested for a first­ time drunk driving offense with a reading of .17 or high­ er. For a driver under 21 years of age, there is a zero tolerance alcohol law. During the 2014 Labor Day holiday, five of the six fatal traffic crashes in Michigan involved alcohol. In 2014, 319 people died in Michigan as a result of alco­ hol and/or drug-involved traffic crashes which is a 9 percent decrease from 2013. Michigan law requires drivers, front seat passengers and passengers 15 years of age and younger in any seat­ ing position to be bucked up. Children must be in a car seat or booster seat until they are eight years old dr 4-foot-9inches tall and children under four must be in the back seat. Buckle up, stay sober and enjoy the Labor Day week­ end. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800 870-7085 Nashville !ER. \ EXPRESSS top SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml Elementary art teacher Judy Fox talks to father and daughter, Leonard and Kaleah Reese, at the open house Wednesday in the art room at Maplewood. Kaleah is in the fourth grade. “I’m glad they opened it,” said Leonard. “It’s a lot closer and very conve­ nient now.” 517-852-0868 You’re In, You're Out... You're hV me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday,September 5, 2015 Renovations celebrated with ribbon cuttings Joyce Jeannette Haigh CHARLOTTE, MI - Joyce Jeannette Haigh, age 91, of Charlotte, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug.30,2015. Mrs. Haigh was bom March 8,1924 in Ann Arbor, the daughter ofN. Ermatrude (Martin) and Joseph A. Smith. She attended school in Chester Township, Weidman, graduated from Charlotte High School and took various other classes through the years. She was active in 4-H, showing sheep, sewing and knitting. She married her high school sweetheart, Amos Haigh, on July 4,1942 at her grandparent’s home. She helped charter three Farm Bureau discussion groups in Eaton County, was an adult advisor in 4-H, FFA Alumni and Young People of the West Benton Church. She and her family are originators of the new West Benton Church. She had been a prominent maple syrup producer since 1958, was a member of both the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival Corp., Michigan Maple Syrup Association and North American Maple Syrup Council. She had been in charge ofthe corporation’s booth at the Michigan State Fair for many years. She and Amos joined National Campers and Hikers in 1970 to help with the National Campvention at Irish Hills and were active in the local chapter, Charlotteers #80 Camping Club. She was a member of Eaton Area Senior Center and worked in the office and with the quilters. Mrs. Haigh is survived by one daughter, Sandra (John) Pifer of Charlotte; five sons, twins Larry (Karen) of Bellevue and Garry (Bonnie Porter) of Charlotte, Daniel A ribbon-cutting ceremony in celebration of the first phase of renovations at Fuller Street is conducted Tuesday. Joining are (from left) Mark Rushford, Maple Valley School Board trustee; Pat Powers, director of transportation and maintenance; Julie Khouri, administrative assistant; Tracy George, director of technology; Duska Brumm, principal; Michelle Dunkelberger, board trustee; April Heinze, board president; Robert Franks, board trustee; and Michelle Falcon, superintendent. of Charlotte, David (Mary Pat) of Sunfield, and Scott (Ruth) of Charlotte; 21 grandchildren; many great­ grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Cleone (Jim) Miller of Olivet and Nedra Coito ofCharlotte; two brothers, Martin (Betty) Smith of Jackson and Allen (Barbara) Smith of Sheridan. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Amos; infant son, Rodney; daughters-in-law, Marjorie Haigh and Joan Haigh; infant grandson, Ryan Haigh; and granddaughter, Camie Schneider. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5,2015 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Rev. Robert Homan officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015 at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Needmore Cemetery. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to West Benton Church, Friends and family are encouraged Maplewood School is the scene of this reopening ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday. Present are (from left) Pat Powers, director of transportation and maintenance; Michelle-Falcon, superintendent; Tracy George, director of technology; Kim Fowler, administrative assistant; Tony Hutchins, principal; Robert Franks, Maple Valley School board trustee; April Heinze, board president; and Michelle Dunkelberger and Mark Rushford, trustees. Area kids get outdoor education at upcoming Youth Day After a few days inside sitting at desks, some kids to share memories of Joyce may be ready for outdoor on her tribute page at www. education. The second annual prayfuneral.com. The family Outdoor Recreation Youth is in the care of Pray Funeral Day will be at Historic . Charlton Park Saturday, Sept. Home. 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 pan. Kids can try out a range of outdoor activities that pro­ vide year-round fun at this free event.” Door prizes and jf even free lunch are available to all participants age 17 and we wuuuf fife to invite every member under, and low-cost refresh­ ojtfe community to our ments are available for adults; too. 3rd Annual > “Amidst a family’s busy schedule, it can be intimidat­ Sunday Morning, September 13,2015 I ing to try to find the time, space, and equipment to try a new outdoor activity,” said ■ This month we are starting up ourAwana program, Mothers of Sarah Nelson, executive » Preschoolers Program, Youth Group as well as Fall Sunday School B programs for every age. To inform our awesome community of many : director of the Barry " opportunities to learn more about the Bible, and the great God we Conservation District. “Youth Day gives families an easy K serve, we are going to host a morning of music starting at 9:45 am, JJ EE including a variety of specials from our church family, as well as a way to take a break from E brief overview of our church ministries. At noon, everyone is invited ■ video games and try their tojoin us for a hamburger and hot dog lunch here at the church. There £ hands at fishing, hunting, ig is no cost whatsoever. We hope you can come and enjoy the day with hiking, archery, mountain biking, camping and macro­ Vermontville Bible Church is located at invertebrate sampling as well 250 North Main St., Vermontville as see a variety of sport dog ■ ■ Any questions., please call 517-726-0647 9 demonstrations and outdoor education displays.” ■Come Join Us at Vermontville Church l IW1 Minis try Ilick | Parents will also have a chance to get advice from experts about how to get out­ doors more, she said. Youth Day is fully funded by donations and run by a network of local outdoor enthusiasts who want to help kids get the same exposure to outdoor sports that they had as children, said Nelson. This Kids wilt get a chance to try many outdoor activities year’s event features more than tan two two dozen dozen groups, groups, at the free Outdoor Recreation Youth Day at Charlton including 4-H, Pheasants Park Sept. 12. (File photo) Forever, Quality Deer Management Association, Alder Creek Angling, DNR, Girl Scouts, West Michigan Mountain Biking Alliance, Barry Conservation District, North Country Trail Association, West Michigan Brittany Club, Michigan Trappers and Callers, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Sportsmen’s Outreach and many more. For more information or to pre-register online, visit https://www.facebook .com/ events/118868328450304/ or call the Barry Conservation District, 269-948-8037 ext. 113. ♦ Moda® * Winter's Song, Hello Darling, others ♦ Sale Table - good selection ♦ Notions - Thread, Zippers, etc. Hulst Dry Cleaning Service Pray for our Military b 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 fl 1 Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station L �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, September 5,2015 —Page 5 Youngsters invited to story time at Putnam library No registration is required. All families with babies, toddlers or preschoolers are encouraged to sign up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Each child will receive a record book to Putnam District Library list stories read. At each will begin a new session of milestone, the young reader story time Wednesday, Sept. earns a sticker and a prize. 16, at 11 a.m. Included in the prizes is a Story time will be the last book bag, a musical CD, a three Wednesdays and hardcover book, and a T-shirt Saturdays of each month. among other smaller prizes. Read With Me story time is Families are able to record intended for babies, toddlers every book read to or with and preschoolers and their the child and are able to caregivers. The intention is count them repeatedly. Stop that the session engages the by the library to sign up for caregivers with the emerging this Barry County Libraries readers, said Director Shauna program. Swantek. Putnam District Library is Story time lasts approxi­ across from the emergency mately 45 minutes and services buildings in includes stories, songs, Nashville. The library is movement and creative play. open Monday, Wednesday Time to join 1,000-books program Lunch for seniors is Wednesday in Vermontville The monthly senior citizen potluck luncheon at the V6tmontville. United Methodist Church will be served Wednesday, Sept. 9, at noon. All area seniors, age 55 and over, are invited to join this friendly hour that includes good food, great-conversation and a relaxed atmosphere, said Lois Hammonds, church representative. “Remember, you are only a stranger here, once. From then on out, you are our friend. Hope to see you there,” she said. Garrett Lucci poses with his record journal and 1,000-Books T-shirt. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 8 pjn., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.putnamlib. org for more information. Local students on Davenport University honors lists Dpvenport University has announced that several local students have been named to the dean’s and president’s lists for the spring semester. To achieve the dean’s list, a student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average while enrolled in at least nine credits of regular coursework. Students who have been named to the dean’s list include: Charlotte — Katherine Flegel, Karen Fuller, Noah Harmon, Jami Hilbom, Julie Rizer. The president’s list recog­ nizes students who maintain a minimum 3.8 grade point average while enrolled in at least nine credits of regular coursework. Area students named to the president’s list include: Charlotte — Caleb Kam, Jane Matthews-Holewa-, Bruce Nelson, Genevieve Roy ale, Hunter Smith, Jedidiah Wieland. Nashville — Corie Curtis. See us for color copies, one-hour 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 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 Infor­ mation 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 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service......................... Sunday School......................... ....... 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR PEGGY BAKER 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 PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE and Schedule of Events Barry County -Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menn Monday, September 7 COA Closed. Labor Day. Tuesday, September 8 Hamburger, baked beans, com on the cob, strawberry shortcake, bun. Wednesday, September 9 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, banana, roll. Thursday, September 10 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, fruit cup, roll. Friday, September 11 Roast turkey with gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple, roll. 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School....................................... 9:45 Morning Worship....................................... 11 .Evening Worship........................................ 6 .Wednesday Family Night Service .6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. _ 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. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 10: 00 a.m. Church Service 11: 00 a.m. ..... Fellowship All Are Welcome! Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service......................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School .................. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:45 a.m. Worshi QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School...................................... 9:45 A.M. Service............................................... 11 P.M. Service................................................ 6 Wed. Service.............................................. 7 PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship........................... 8:30 a m We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. ft 12 mile East ofM-66. 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School ............. 10 A.M. Service... ........ 11:15 P.M. Service... ............... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY . . . Mickey Cousino Certified Lay Minister Phone 616-765-5322 sauce, brown and wild rice, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, apple. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, September 7 COA Closed. Labor Day No Meal Delivery. Tuesday, September 8 (Frozen) Chicken ala king, biscuit, com, broccoli, applesauce.. Wednesday, September 9 (Frozen) Roast turkey, stuffing with gravy, sweet potatoes, - green beans, banana. Thursday, September 10 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, fruit cup, fruit and grain bar. Friday, September 4 Fish Veracruz with tomato Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, September 7 COA Closed. Labor Day. No Meal Delivery Tuesday, September 8 Sliced turkey and cheddar cheese, bun, pickled beets, chunky applesauce. Wednesday, September 9 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, Mandarin orages. Thursday, September 10 Hard boiled eggs, black bean salad, citrus sections, snack bar. Friday, September 11 Breakfast bread, cottage cheese, diced peaches, fruit juice. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Darren Carpenter, a Read With Me story time gradu­ ate, is ready for kindergarten after completing his 1,000Books journal. _ M-79 West .Worship . ~........................ . . Activities Calendar Monday, September 7 COA Closed. Labor Day. Tuesday, September 8 Hastings: Play Wii 9 ajn.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, September 9 - Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 pjn.; Parkinson’s Support 5 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, September 10 Hastings: Line Dancing 9: 30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10: 30 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/ Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, September 11 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Hastings: Brunch/Garden Tour bus loads 8:15. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass................................ 9:30 a.m. .11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250.N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School............... ...................... 9:45 Worship Service............. .......................... 11 Sunday Evening Service .................. 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... .............. 6:30 p.m. AWANA............................ .630-8 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 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. 0:30 a.m. Evening Worship..............-................6 p.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: PASTOR JEFF SWIFT. (517) 852-9154 x VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-726-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 am. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �Page 6 — Just Say As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, September 5, 2015 Teens turn homework assignment into business Abby Smith (left) and Abby Mater examine this basic jacket for ways to restyle it. They begin with rolling the sleeves up and discuss changing the buttons or adding a patterned fabric or lace to the lapels or pockets. by Shari Carney Staff Writer An Assignment in the entrepreneurial class at Maple Valley High School in the spring seems to have birthed a business. “Every student had to have an idea of a business,” said teacher Jassen Dowling. “They could work as an indi­ vidual or in groups. They had to create a business plan to present before judges.” Smith was one of those students. “I needed to create a busi­ ness,” said Smith, a senior at Maple Valley. “I asked Abby to help.” a junior Mater, at Lake wood, and Smith have been friends for years and they consider themselves “really crafty people.” “We could make any­ thing,” said Mater. “She’s made outfits for me from my closet. I watched her and thought, ‘I could do this.’” The duo created a business plan and then presented it to judges at competitions in Lansing and Battle Creek. The Abby’s Apparel concept garnered them $500. They received $250 for the third- best business plan at the Lansing Leap Convention, and won an additional $250 for the most eco-friendly business. With the cash, they pur­ chased a domain site and set up the website www. abbysapparell6.com. The headline on the home page reads, “We transform things to be fashionable, affordable and fun.” In their business plan, they outlined why it is necessary, gave a description of the products, define their target market, described their mar­ keting concepts and pro­ posed a pricing policy. They also broached the topic of where their business would be located and if they had plans for future expansion. The business is currently based in Nashville and has an online presence. “We can see how expen­ sive we are to bur parents/ guardians. We constantly are wanting money for gas, hanging out with friends, or going shopping. Trying to be stylish and adapt to today’s fashion trends can be very pricey,” they wrote in their Lansing Leap Competition business proposal. “We believe that our business is the solution to giving female teenagers and young adults the opportunity to be fash­ ionable without breaking their banks.” Resale stores and garage sales are where the bulk of the girls’ items come from. They alter the items, trans­ forming them into fashion­ able pieces. “Our products can be sold affordably because our mate­ rial is bought at thrift store prices. They are fashionable because they can be paired with many things to create multiple in-style looks. And lastly, they are modest because we believe modesty is the best policy and helps to define a person’s beauty inside and out.” The girls give a nod to Abby’s Apparel is the business of Abby Smith (left) and Abby Mater. The duo restyles used clothing and then resells it. They also work with clients who want to explore options for enhancing their current wardrobes. their mutual Christian faith with this Scripture passage on their promotional materi­ als. “She makes linen gar­ ments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity,’ and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:24-25. “While there are business­ es {ike ours on the market today, none of them are run by us. With our creativity, perseverance and faith we know that we are sure to stand out among our compe­ tition. Each one of our prod­ ucts .will be unique so no one VERMONTVILLE FARMERS MARKET Due to Yutzy Consignment Auction, the Vermontville Farmers Market will be CLOSED on Sept. 12th. We will reopen on Sept. 19th with fresh produce and baked goods. HUNTER SAFETY CLASS SS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations of our Clients and Customers! Weichert __Realtors Sally Magoon Realtor 269-986-5737-C sjml 151 l@yahoo.com Emerald Properties 111 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, Ml 48813 www.emeraldrealtyco.com has to worry about running into someone wearing [the same] outfit ... With our combined social media pro­ files, we have close to 2,600 friends/followers ... we will promote our business by word of mouth, posters and eventually pay for advertis­ ing online and in newspa­ pers.” Currently, Abby’s Apparel has set up shop in an extra room at Crown Studios in Nashville. Smith said she is interested in moving toward adding jewelry in the future. Look for Abby’s Apparel online at www.abbysapparell6.com. Ken Babcock Realtor 517-652-5575-C kdcbabcock@gmail.com Abby Mater, one-half of the team Abby’s Apparel, beams at the haul of clothing she’s found at a local thrift store. Mater and Abby Smith take the garments and “restyle” them for sale. Thursday-Friday September 10th & 11th • 5-9 p.m. MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Age 10 and Up Please call Paul Racine, for instructions at 517-213-6193 (anytime) or 517-726-0327 (6-9 p.m.) �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, September 5,2015 — Page 7 Welcome Back to... MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Visit us online at www.mvs.kl2.mi.us DEAR TEACHERS, PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS: WELCOME BACK It is with much enthusiasm, I welcome you to our 2015 - 16 academic school year. This summer has been filled with planning and we have so many exciting things to share with you. It is important you continue to monitor our Facebook page, website, and mobile application for import­ ant updates. Positive Behavior Intervention Support - Our staff is looking forward to implementing this program. Our slogan is represented in an Acronym: ROAR - Respectful, Orderly, Assistive, and Responsible: For over a year, our team has been working ori an implementation plan including lessons that support ROAR. During the first week of school, we will communicate with our students the expectations of this program. Stu­ dents coming from Fuller Elementary School already have an idea of how it works; expanding PBIS district wide is the next step. Many school districts have adopted this program with great success. If you would like more information please go to www.pbis.org. New Buildings - We are thankful to our community for supporting our bond project: Maplewood School is open in Vermontville housing stuents in grades 3 - 6. The students can look forward to an upgraded gymnasium and playground. Fuller Elementary School will have students in grades Pre K - 2. With upgraded boiler, roof, and restrooms the staff is pleased to see these changes. During the school year, our secondary building will see renovations including an additional Science Lab. FIRST age i OF CLASSES: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 BUILDING SmRTAND END TIMES: Fuller Elementary 8:30am - 3:30pm Maplewood 8:10am-3:10pm Jr. High 7:55am - 2:55pm High School 7:55am - 2:55pm Maple Valley Pathways High School at Southeast wing of the Jr./Sr. High School 7:55am - 2:55pm 'A MAPLE VALLEY SCHO OLS WILL PRO VIDE LEARNING THROUGH. INNOVATIVE OPPORTUNITIES WHILE * NWTuring for SUCCESS Parents, we are looking forward to a productive and successful school year. As always, if you have concerns please do not hesitate to contact me, mfalcon@mvs.kl2.mi.us. BUILDINGS ARE OPEN FOR 2015/2016 School Lunch Program Meal prices for the 2015-2016 school year are as follows: Grades K-5, Breakfast-FREE Lunch-$2.20 (Reduced price 40C) Grades 6-12, Breakfast - $1.50 (Reduced price 30 C) Lunch - $2.60 (Reduced price 40C) Milk 50< Parents and students are encouraged to deposit money by check into their family’s meal account for the week, month or more. Keeping a balance in this account assures the students) of having money for meals Cand eliminates the need fo carry money each day. This k system also allows parents to place spending and/or food ■ restrictions on their* child’s account if necessary. Payments F may be mailed or sent to school with your child. Contact: Food Service Director, June Lesatz at 852-3920. Maple Valley Schools has developed a Wellness Policy, for Student Nutrition and Activity. This policy is intended to provide goals for student wellness, such as nutrition education, physical activity, and school-based activities along with setting nutrition guidelines for the district. Please call the food service office at 852-3920 to obtain a copy bf this policy. REGISTRATION All new students MUST have: 1. Proof of residency. 2. Updated immunizations. 3. Original birth certificate. You will not be able to enroll your child without these documents. Please be sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. FOR STUDENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION CALL: Central Registrar, Kellly Zank at 517-852-9275 EXT 2005 or FAX Kelly at 517-852-2283 �Page 8—Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 5,2015 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS isit us online at www.mvs.kl2.mi.us Page 2„ ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS MEMBERS 2015-2016 2015-2016 been set for 7:00 p.m. until the January . Any questions concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits President April Heinze 11,2016 Organizational Meeting. Vice-President Mike Rushford SEPTEMBER 14,2015 Secretary Michelle Dunkelberger OCTOBER 12,2015 NOVEMBER 9,2015 DECEMBER 14,2015 It is the policy of the Maple Valley School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, onbe subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS The following board meeting dates have NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY BOARD OF EDUCATION TYeasurer Tim Burd TYustee Brian Green 2016 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING Trustee Robert Franks JANUARY 11,2016 Trustee Craig Lackscheide dicrimination on the basis of sex, should be directed to Landon Wilkes, AD/Dean of Students, 852-9275. Any questions concerning Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin or age should be directed to Michelle Falcon, Superintendent,. 852-9699. Inquiries related to Title II or'Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohib­ its discrimination on the basis or disability, should be directed to Annette Kent, Director of Special Education, Section 504 Coordinator, 852-9468. - Grievance procedures are located in the superintendent’s office. IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER Any announcement pertaining to the delay or closing of classes at Maple Valley Schools will be made through the following radio and TV stations. Battle Creek Lansing Lansing Lansing i WBCH Hastings j WLCM Charlotte WLNS TV-6 Lansing W1LX TV-10 Lansing WITL Lansing WBCK WMMQ WVIC | WFMK . WOOD Grand Rapids WJFM Grand Rapids WGRD Grand Rapids WWMT TV-3 Kalamazoo WZZM TV-13 Grand Rapids WOOD TV-8 Grand Rapids WOTV TV-41? Battle Creek www.tnvs.kl2.mi.us • website www.facebook.com/pages/Maple/Valley/ Schools/543043345731790?hc_location=stream Maple Valley Schools Facebook page Maple Valley Schools App. (for smart phones) YEARLY NOTIFICATION OF MANAGEMENT PLAN AVAILABILITY Parents, teacher and employees, please note that our school’s manage­ ment plan for asbestos is available for your review in our offices at 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, MI during regular office hours. At the present time, all asbestos is in good condition. Our policy is to continue surveillance and maintenance. CAREER/TECHNICAL EDUCATION OFFERINGS Each year Maple Valley Schools offers career/technical education programs, both at the high school and through Lansing Community College. These programs are designed to prepare youth for a broad range of employment and training services and are offered under the guidance of qualified instruc­ tors. All career/technical edutation programs follow the district’s policies of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color; age, national origin, sex or disability in all activities and employment. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language skills is not a barrier to admission or participation. For Information about these programs, contact: Mr. Todd Gonser, Principal - Maple Valley Schools 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096 PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES (AGES BIRTH TO 25) The Maple Valley Schools offers programs and services to support children with special needs. Ifyou suspect you have a child with a disability who is not receiving services, please call or write the Director of Special Education, for more information at: Maple Valley Schools-Fuller Elementary 251 Fuller, Nashville, MI 49073 Attn: Annette Kent (517) 852-9468 It is the policy of Maple Valley Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, martial status, or dis­ ability shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the Michigan or U.S. Department of Education. This column is to advise parents that the Maple Valley Schools is in com­ pliance with Public Act 131 of 1993 which requires schools to notify parents and guardians of children that they have a right to be informed prior to appli­ cation of pesticides. Maple Valley schools contracts with Rose Exterminator Company for pest control. The Rose Exterminator Company has been a reputable firm serving commercial, industrial^ and institutional facilities for over 130 years. In our buildings, the Rose Exterminator Company administers an integrated Pest Management Program which includes mechanical, biological, harborage reduction, and environmental controls with pesticide applications used only when necessary. Further, the integrated Pest Management Program requires that any aerosol or liquid pesticide not be applied in classrooms or other ar­ eas students occupy within four hours of students’ presence. If you require further information or notification pertaining to pesticide applications, please contact Pat Powers, Director of Operations and Transportation at 852-9421. ____________________________517-852-9275 GE RITY When students tudent become 18 years o ge, Michigan law aw prohibits prohibit school from providing anyone (includ g parents) information ormati regarding grades, attendance and discipline ithout prior students approval It is the policy of Maple Valley Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin dr ancestry, age,-sex, marital status, or disability shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the Michigan or U.S. Department of Education. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 5,2015 — Page 9 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Visit us online at www.mvs.k ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS District Transportation Program I “Safely Transporting Our Future SCHOOL BUS STOPS What Every Driver Must Know to Insure the Safety of all Maple Valley Students SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PROGRAM • Be on time. Too early, you are waiting alone too long. SCHOOL BUSES WITH OVERHEAD RED AND YELLOW LIGHTS Too late, you could be hurt rushing to the bus. • Stay seated until bus stops. A quick stop or an acci­ dent could knock you to the floor. • Don’t carry awkward loads. Use a knapsack or tote bag. stay on the road. Running games might cause you to Many students are killed picking up dropped objects go into the road. Yellow lights are flashing prepare to stop. 2. Red lights are flashing stop no closer than 20 feet from the bus. 3. Red lights turned off - proceed. 1. UNLOADING • Wait quietly away from the road. Cars don’t always (With or Without Bus Stop Signs) near- the bus where the driver cannot see them. • Do not move toward the bus until the driver opens the door. The driver will open the door when it is safe. The bus could skid while stopping on ice or gravel along • Move away from the bus immediately. Ifyou can touch the bus, you are dangerous. TOO CLOSE. • Go directly home. Strangers might bother students LOADING house could cause people to worry about where you • Use handrail. A fall on the stairs can be painful. an accident, you will be thrown against what everyou □ □ are carrying. • Sit down immediately. A quick start could knock you down ifyou are not seated. ffl00*1 • are. RIDING • Move ahead of the bus 10 steps until you can see the bus driver’s face. The driver must always be able to when it is safe to cross the road. • Don’t distract the driver. The driver’s full attention Bl CROSSING see you. • Wait for the driver’s signal. The driver will signal you must be on driving safely. ALL SCHOOL BUSES Going to the wrong • Don’t bring large or sharp objects. Remember that in (With or Without Bus Stop Signs) 1. Red lights are flashing and bus is moving prepare to stop. u 2. Red lights are flashing and bus is stopped ooRs\i stop no doser than 20 feet from the bus. 3. When red lights are turned off - proceed. The bus can be very the roadside. hanging around the bus stop. SCHOOL BUSES WITH OVERHEAD RED LIGHTS Yellow hazard warning lights are flashing - Please review these bus rules with your child. WAITING • Cross to the outside edge of the bus and make sure all traffic is stopped. NOU must make sure it is safe to <• Keep body inside bus. Trees, trucks, and utilitypoles have caused bad injuries to children hanging out windows. • Don’t bother the other passengers. Every student deserves a safe ride to school. , cross the road. • If clear, cross quickly, if not clear, return to the curb. Ifthe road is not safe, move back to the curb. Don’t just stand waiting in the road. • Keep floor clear. Ifthere is an emergency, a clean bus means no tripping and a safe environment. TRANSPORTATION School District Telephone Numbers 2015-2016 Bus Schedule COMMUNITY STOP ROUTES GRADE BUS # TIME I1। VERMONTVILLE AM MAPLEWOOD /AI MB ELEVATOR SPRING STREET 00-B 99-A 00-B 05-A 7-12 7:20 7:20 GSRP-2 7-12, GSRP-2-7:25 7-12, GSRP-2 7:16 Fuller Street Elementary GSRP ■1A » VERMONTVILLE PM MAPLEWOOD ELEVATOR SPRING STREET 00-B 99-A 99-A 00-B 05-A 7-12 7-12 GSRP-2 GSRP-12 GSRP-12 3:10 3:10 3:40 3:40 3:45 04-A 05-A 03-A 04-A 03-B 02-A 11-A 01-A 02-A GSRP-12 GSRP-2, 3-6 7-12 3-4 5-6 7-9 10-12 GSRP-2 GSRP-2 7:23 7:26 7:24 7:25 7:25 7:25 7:25 8:04 8:02 04-A 05-A 03-A 03-B 00-A 01-B 02-A GSRP-12 GSRP-2, 3-6 7-12 3-6 7-12 GSRP-2 GSRP-2 3:35 3:35 3:30 3:20 3:20 3:35 3:35 NASHVILLE AM BRIDGE STREET BUS GARAGE FULLER KELLOGG KELLOGG WATER ALLEY NASHVILLE PM BRIDGE STREET BUS GARAGE FULLER KELLOGG KELLOGG WATER ALLEY ** ALL bus riders: Please expect earlier and/or later times while your students’ bus routes make necessary adjustments. _ *Please reference our transportation website page at www.mvs.kl2.mi.us under "Our District" for important news and updates Administration Office Bus Garage & Operations Maple Valley Pathways High School ’ 852-9699 852-9421 852-2322 852-9468 852-2075 Maplewood School 726-0600 Jr/Sr High School 852-9275 Special Education Office 852-9468 Food Service 852-3920 .1 1 1 iR ... ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS The student’s parent/guardian must provide the school with written permission and request to administer medication. Medication should be brought to the school in the original container by the parent/guardian unless other safe arrangments are neces­ sary and possible. Medication includes both prescription and non-prescription medi­ cations and includes those taken by mouth or inhaler, which are injectible (epipen), applied as drops to eyes or nose, or applied to the skin. ATTENTION SENIORS AND SENIOR PARENTS: The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation encourages all students to be hardworking, cooperative-and to strive for success. The foundation urges you to enroll in any post-sec­ ondary institution of your choice very early in the spring. Apply for any available financial aid as early as possible and complete your MVMSF survey by April 15,2016. MA-P--L---E--- V-—A:~L~LE.YSCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT CREATES PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS WITH LIFELONG LEARNING �Page 10 —Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 5,2015 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Visit us online at www.mvs.kl2.mi.us Page 4 Dax Date S ThursdayAug. 20 Oddodooi Dale Friday Aug. 21 @ WMVOA Tournament WMVOA Tournament 9:00AM Tuesday Sep. 01 @ Lakewood High School Lakewood High School Tuesday Sep. 08 Leslie High School High School Gymnasium Ums DELTOH/COMSTOCK/LAWTON Friday Aug. 28 Fowtef High School High School Football Field 730PM Thursday Sap. 03 Parchment High School High School Football Field 7:00PM Friday Sep. 11 @ Lakewood High School Lakewood High School 7:00PM Friday Sep. 18 Olivet High School High School Football Field 7:00PM Friday Sep. 25 Leslie High School High School Football Field 7:00PM Friday Oct 02 @ Perry High School Perry High School 7:00PM Friday Oct 09 • Stockbridge High School High School Football Field 7:00PM Saturday Oct 17 @ OPEN DATE (Bark River Harris High School Football Field 5:00PM Friday Oct 23 @ Dansville High School Dansville High School 730PM @ Johanesbeftf) Junior Varsity Football (Boys) 2015-2016 Dax Qas S Thursday Aug. 20 Thursday Aug. 27 flace Umfi @ DELTON/COMSTOCK/LAWTON DELTON/COMSTOCK/LAWTON 430PM @ Fowler High School Fowler High School 6:30PM @ Parchment High School Parchment High School 6:30PM Thursday Sep. 10 Lakewood High School Maple Valley High School 6:30PM Thursday Sep. 17 @ Olivet High School Olivet High School 630PM Thursday Sep. 24 @ Leslie High School Leslie High School 6:30PM WednesdaySep. 02 Thursday Oct 01 Perry High School Maple Valley High School Thursday Oct 08 @ Stockbridge High School Stockbridge High School 6:30PM Saturday Oct 17 @ OPEN DATE (Bark River Harris OPEN DATE 2:00PM 6:30PM @ Johanesberg) Thursday Oct 22 Dansville High School 6:30PM Maple Valley High School OQQQQgQj Dax 6:00 PM Eiaa @ DELTOH/COMSTOCK/LAWTOW Opponent Varsity Soccer (Boys) 2015-2016 Varsity Volleyball (Girls) 2015-2016 Varsity Football (Boys) 2015-2016 ADMISSION PRICES * $5 for HS events $3 for Jr. High events EfaGfi lime Baca Dax Date Friday AUg. 21 Olivet High School Maple Valley High School 630PM Monday Aug. 24 @ Perry High School Perry High School 5:30PM 6:00PM Wednesday Aug. 26 @ Lansing Christian High School Lansing Christian High School 730PM Lme Opponent 5:30PM Saturday Sep. 12 @ Webberville High School Webberville High School 930AM Monday @ Dansville High School Dansville High School 7:00 PM Tuesday Sep. 15 @ Stockbridge High School Stockbridge High School 6.30PM WednesdaySep. 02 Leslie High School Maple Valley High School 5:30PM Thursday Sep. 17 @ Tri @ Springport with Tri @ Springport with Vandercook 5:30PM Wednesday Sep. 09 Lakewood High School Maple Valley High School 530PM Vandercook Lake Lake 930AM Aug. 31 Saturday Sep. 12 Maple Valley Invitational Maple Valley High School 8:30AM Monday Sep. 14 @ Olivet High School Olivet HighSchool 5:30PM High School Gymnasium 630PM Wednesday Sep. 16 Stockbridge High School Maple Valley High School 5:30PM Saranac High School 9:00 AM Monday High School Gymnasium 630PM Wednesday Sep. 23 Springport High School 830AM Monday 6:30PM Wednesday Sep. 30 @ Battle Creek Central High School Battle Creek Central High School Saturday Sep. 19 Tuesday Sep. 22 Olivet High School Saturday Sep. 26 @ Saranac High School Tuesday Sep. 29 Perry High School Saturday OcL03 @ Springport High School Tuesday Oct. 06 * @ Lansing Christian High SchoolLansing Christian High School Thursday Oct 08 Calhoun Christian School High School Gymnasium 6:00PM Monday Thursday Oct 22 @ Parchment High School Parchment High School 6:30PM Wednesday Oct. 07 Saturday Oct 24 @ Leslie High School Leslie High School 9:00AM Thursday Tuesday Oct 27 Bellevue Jr/Sr HS (Dig Pink) High School Gymnasium 7:00PM Lakewood High School 5:30PM @ Leslie High School Leslie High School 5:30PM Lansing Christian High School Maple Valley High School 5:30 PM Perry High School Ma pie Valley H Ig h School 5:30PM @ Stockbridge High School Stockbridge High School 5:30PM Comstock High School Maple Valley High School 5:30PM Oct 08 Calhoun Christian School Maple Valley High School 5:30PM Monday Oct 12 @ Pennfield High School Pennfield High School 5:30PM Friday Oct 16 @ Bellevue Jr/Sr HS Bellevue Jr/Sr HS 7.30PM @ Lakewood High School Sep. 21 Sep. 28 Oct 05 Junior Varsity Volleyball (Girls) 2015-2016 Crosscountry Boys/Girls Varsity Dax Dale Tuesday Sep. 01 Opponent Elace @ Lakewood High School Lakewood High School Dma 530PM Tuesday 06/25/15 Poerry Varsity —Invite Place Away Depart Time 230PM4 30PM Friday 06/28/15 Bellevue Early Bird Invite Away 3:45 PM 530 PM 2015/2016 Sep. 08 Leslie High School Maple Valley High School 530PM Wednesday 09/09/15 Lakewood Viking invitational Away Tuesday Sep. 15 @ Stockbridge High School Stockbridge High School 530PM Monday 09/14/15 Thomapple Kellogg Invite Away 2:30 PM 4:00 PM Thursday Sep. 17 @ Tri @ Springport with Tri @ Springport with Vandercook 5:30PM Thursday 09/17/15 Delton-Kellogg High School Away 330 PM 430 PM Vandercook Lake Lake Saturday 09/26/15 Lowell High School Away 730 AM 930 AM Tuesday 3:10 PM 430 PM Saturday Sep. 19 @ Viking Invitational Viking Invitational 930AM Tuesday 09/29/15 GLAC Jamboree 19 Lakewood Away 3:00 PM 4 30 PM Tuesday Sep. 22 Olivet High School Maple Valley High School 530PM Saturday 1033/15 Carson City Crystal Invite Away TBA Tuesday Sep. 29 Perry High School Maple Valley High School 530PM Saturday 10/10/15 Bellevue Bronco Invite Away 8 30 AM 1030 AM 10/13/15 GLAC Jamboree II @ Olivet Away 3:30 PM 500 PM 930AM Saturday Oct 03 @ Battle Creek Central High School Battle Creek Central High School 8:30AM Tuesday Tuesday Oct. 06 * @ Lansing Christian High SchoolLansing Christian High School 530PM Saturday 10/17/15 Greater Lansing CC Away 8 00 AM 10:00 AM Saturday Oct 10 @ Springport High School Springport High School 8:00AM Saturday 10/24/15 GLAC Championship 9 Leslie Away 8 30 AM 1000 AM Friday 10/30/15 REGIONALS Away Monday 11/02/15 Barry County Meet Away Tuesday Oct 13 Barry County Christian School Maple Valley High School 530PM Thursday Oct 22 @ Parchment High School Parchment High School 5:00PM Saturday Oct 24 @ Stockbridge High School Stockbridge High School 930AM Tuesday Oct 27 Bellevue Jr/Sr HS (Dig Pink) Maple Valley High School 5:30PM TBA 230 PM 430 PM Crosscountry Boys/Girls Junior Varsity Family Pass: $175.00 Individual Pass: $80.00 Seasonal Pass: $30.00 (Fall, Winter, or Spring) 2015 FALL Spirit Club Pass: $25.00 (K-12) SPORTS SCHEDULE Compliments of Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Dax Dale WednesdaySep. 16 Monday Sep. 21 WednesdaySep. 23 Monday Sep. 28 Wednesday Sep. 30 ★Schedules are subject to change 2015/2016 8th Grade Volleyball (Girls) 2015-2016 Opponent Elace lime @ Olivet High School Olivet High School 5:30PM Place Away Depart Time 3:45 PM 500 PM Lakewood Viking Invitational Away 3:10 PM 430 PM Thursday 09/17/15 Saturday 09/26/15 Lowell High School Away 7.00AM 9 00AM Tuesday 09/29/15 GLAC Jamboree 19 Lakewood Away 3 00 PM 430 PM Saturday 10/03/15 Carson City Crystal Invite Away TBA Delton-Kellogg High School Away 300 PM 4 30 PM 9 00 AM Maple Valley High School 5:30PM Saturday 10/10/15 Away 8 30 PM 10 00 AM Stockbridge High School 5:30PM Tuesday 10/13/15 GLAC Jamboree II9 Olivet Away 3.30 PM 500 PM Leslie High School Maple Valley High School 5:30PM Thursday 10/15/15 Grand Ledge M.S. Invite 9 Fitzgerald Park Away 3 00 PM 430 PM Lakewood High School Maple Valley High School 5:30PM Tuesday 10/20/15 GLAC Championship @ Olivet Away 400 PM 5.00 PM Oct 05 @ Perry High School Perry High School 5:30PM Oct 12 @ Lakewood High School Lakewood High School 5:30PM @ Leslie High School Leslie High School Oct 19 Olivet High School Maple Valley High School 530PM Wednesday Oct 21 Perry High School Maple Valley High School 5:30PM Saturday @ GLAC 8th Tournament @ Perry GLAC 8th Tournament @ Perry 9:00AM Oct. 24 Bellevue Early Bird Invite 09/09/15 Lansing Christian High School Monday Monday 08/28/15 @ Stockbridge High School Monday WednesdayOct 14 Fnday Wednesday Bellevue Bronco Invite 5:30PM MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL OF CHOICE Maple Valley Schools will provide a nurturing environment that creates productive citizens with lifelong learning skills. With the passing of our 2014 bond election, Maple Valley Schools has major facility upgrades to our elementary buildings and our secondary building will be remodeled in 2015-16. Our facility upgrades include: Secure Entry Systems Safe Drop Off/Pick Up Parking Routes s Updated Playground Equipment Maplewood School Preschool (GSRP) - Fuller Elementary Rental Space - Fuller Elementary School • Technology Enhancements • Computer lab - both buildings • iPads - Fuller Elementary • Chromebooks - Maplewood School • HVAC units in all rooms ready for air conditioning We are now accepting Schools of Choice applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Enrollment is available for all grades K-12 and in the Maple Valley Pathways High School. 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 his/her strengths and skillfully challenged to improve on weaknesses. For enrollment information, please call 517.852.9699. Visit our website: mvs.kl2.mi.us Our staff has beenworking diligently to update our curriculum, instruction, and as sessment. Our programming includes: • District wide Positive Behavior Interven­ tion Support • Elementary Core Curriculum • English / Language Arts: Reading Street - Fall 2013 • Math: GO Math - new series Fall 2015 • Science: Cereal City Units - Fall 2013 • Social Studies: Calhoun Framework Fall 2013 • Enrichment Courses • Physical Education (Pre K-12) • Computers (K- 12) • Library (Pre K-12) • Music (Grades Y5 - 4) • Band (Grades 5-12) • Art (Pre K-12) •Health (Pre K-12) • Intervention / Extension Opportunities •Moby Max - individualized instruction •NWEA, DIBELS, AimsWeb Assessments Special Education Supports Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) Counseling Services * District wide Nurse Caring Student-Centered Teachers Full Curricular and Extra Curricular Offerings • Award winning Agriculture program • Maple Valley Pathways High School (Alternative/Adult/Virtual) • Comprehensive Business programs • Woods/Manufacturing/Sawmill (operating) • Musical/Drama/Choir, award winning • Dual Enrollment Opportunities • Behavioral and Academic Intervention Supports • Multiple Advanced Placement Courses (AP) •Variety of Electives for Middle and High School Students • • • • • • NOTIFICATION OF FERPA RIGHTS The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Ace (FERPA) affords parents and students over 18 years of age ( eligible students ) certain rights with respect to the student’s education records. These rights are outlined below. 1. The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of the day the District receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students should submit to the School principal [or appro priate school official] a written request that identifies the record(s) they wish to inspect. The School official will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. 2. The right to request the amendment ofthe student’s education records that the parent or the eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation ofthe student’s privacy rights under FERPA. Parents or eligible students may ask the School to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the School principal [or appropriate official], clearly identify the part ofthe record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. Ifthe School decides not to amend the record as requested by the parent or eligible student, the School will notify the parent or eligible student ofthe decision and advise them oftheir right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing. 3. The right to consent to disclosures to personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent. One exception, which permits disclosure without consent, is disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the School as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staffand law enforcement unit peKonnel); a person serving on the School Board; a person or company with whom the School has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary ■ or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the School discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. 4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Maple Valley Schools to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are: Family Policy Compliances Office U.S. Department If Education 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Washington. D.C. 20202.4005 It is the policy ofMaple Valley Schools not to disclose student lists or directory information to outside organizations, except as may be requested by military recruiting representatives. Student directory information may be made available in some cases, such as yearbooks, sports programs, honor rolls, or publications featuring school programs and student projects. Directory information may include the following: the student’s name, picture; major field of study; participation in recognized activities and sports, including related information such as weight, age, height, grade; honors and awards received. High school students and their parents/guardians may prevent disclosure ofa student’s name, address, and telephone number to military recruiting representatives (who can only use that infonnation to provide stu dents with information concerning educational and career opportunities available in the U.S. Armed Forces service academies) by submitting a signed written request to that effect to the high school principal �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 5,2015 — Page 11 CREDIT UNION, continued from page 1 A little rain did not deter Vermontville residents from attending the grand opening of CASE Credit Union Saturday in the village square park. Barry County Ag Promotion Board has three openings The Barry County Kathy Joppie has joined the team of CASE Credit Union. She is joined here by Jake Promotion Darabos, vice-president chief financial officer for CASE at the grand opening Saturday. Agricultural dr hand paintings. Joining Joppie will be Brenda Davis, senior ser­ vice representative, Norma McGarry and Amanda Pitcher. The staff will assist in opening savings and checking accounts, offer loan products for individuals and business­ es, financial counseling and investment products, Visa cards, and 24/7 online, mobile and text banking. Plans are in the works to provide an ATM. CASE is a service center and is able to help mem­ bers of other participating credit unions. CASE began as Capital Area School Employees Credit Union. In addition to the Vermontville loca­ tion it has several loca­ tions in the Lansing area. Chartered in 1936, membership has grown to 35,000 with over $250 million in assets. The credit union is managed Board is inviting residents to apply for three open seats on the board. These positions will assist the APB in developing and executing a county-wide strategy for educating the public on the value of local agriculture, encouraging young people to consider careers in agriculture, and seeking out sustainable fund­ ing sources for farmland preservation. The panel was previously known as the Agricultural Preservation Board, and, along with changing its name has expanded its vision. “The APB has broadened its vision on what it means to preserve agriculture and is focusing on promoting a new generation of farmers as well as protecting the land itself,” Raindrop the Clown makes an appearance at the said Sarah Nelson, executive grand opening of CASE Credit Union in Vermontville. director of the Barry She is painting on Max Steele’s hand. by a nine-member volun­ teer board of directors, elected by the member- ship. “Our mission is to assist members and employees to achieve financial suc- cess through service that is superior, convenient and easy to use,” reads the Conservation District. “This is a great opportunity to help shape the future of the com­ munity.” Residents with a back­ ground in natural resources, agribusiness or science/agriculture education are encouraged to apply. mission statement. A complete listings of The board currently meets the second Wednesday of products and services is each month at 9 a.m. in the available on the website NRCS conference room at at www.casecu.org or call the Barry Conservation 888-39-7716 ext. 2400. District. For more information, including application dead- School Days are here! by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent Maple Valley Schools Elementary buildings and traffic flow The bond project commitments are to be safe, warm, dry, and smart. As we are completing phase one, we still have seal coating, striping, and signage to ensure a safe drop off and pick up zone. We will be making changes to both buildings to ensure a safe separation between personal vehicles and school Motorists to save $1.4 billion at the pump this Labor Day Weekend Americans hitting the road this weekend stand to see the cheapest Labor Day prices at Fuller Elementary School Parent drop off and pick up — drivers of personal vehicles the pump in more than a will come in from M-79 onto School Street. Please pull up deCade, leading to combined along the sidewalk to the second (south east) entrance. To exit savings of $1.4 billion over loop back (north) to School Street to M-79. School drop off the four-day weekend. time is 8:10 to 8:25 a.m. and pick up is at 3:30 p.m. in the same “August gasoline prices plummeted by 18 cents per routine. Bus drivers will come in Casgrove and stage on the south gallon, the greatest decrease drive of the building. Buses will loop back and exit back onto since 2008, and as a result, we have a national average Casgrove. that’s 99 cents lower than a Maplewood School Parent drop off and pick up — drivers of personal vehicles year ago ($2.44 versus will enter from East Main Street. This is a one way entrance. $3.43). I’m sure motorists Vehicles will drive up close to the sidewalk and let off stu­ will have plenty of company dents; then exit to Seminary Street making a left back to Main on the nation’s thoroughfares Street School drop offtime is 7:50 to 8:10 a.m. and pick up is this weekend,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum at 3:15 p.m. in the same routine. Bus drivers will enter Washington Street from North Main analyst for GasBuddy.com. Street to gain access to the new one Way bus loop. Buses will While motorists enjoy the cheapest Labor Day prices in then exit back onto Washington Street. bus transportation. more than a decade, GasBuddy currently identifies as many as 19 states where at least one retail out­ let is already selling gas below $2, while South Carolina is the lone state to see an average under that level: $1,995 per gal. Nationally, gas prices stand some 21 cents below where they were just a month ago. This weekend, GasBuddy analysts predict nearly 70 percent of the nation’s gas stations to be priced at under $2.50 per gallon compared to none last year. Nationally, some 8,060 stations are currently offer­ ing gas at $1.99 per gallon or lower. lines and requirements, call Nelson, 269-945-8037, ext. 117, or Barry County Administration, 269-9451284. LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather D. Brass, Allen L. Brass, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electron­ ic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Tender and lend­ er's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 29, 2004 and recorded December 8, 2004 in Instrument Number 1138329, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by PNC Bank, National As­ sociation, by. assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Five and 57/100 Dollarss ($104,235.57), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or sortie part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTO­ BER 1,2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A parcel of land in the Northwest quarter of Section 12, Town 2 North, Range 7 West described as commencing at thp Northwest corner of said Section 12, thence East 24 rods, thence South 38 rods, thence West 24 rods, thence North 38 rods to the place of beginning, containing 5.7 acres more or less, excepting the South 9.5 rods. The redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the re­ demption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale: TO ALL PURCHASERS: The fore­ closing 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 wo buys who uys thee property proper y at a thee mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 29,2015 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O: Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-011976 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 PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF­ FICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. DEFAULT hav­ ing been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on May 23, 2005, by Doriavan G. Hock­ in (a/k/a Donavan Gene Hockin) and Diana L. Hockin, 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 re­ corded on May 31, 2005, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1147383, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by an Assign­ ment of Mortgage dated October 10, 2012, recorded on November 9, 2012, in Instrument Number 2012-006787, Barry County Re­ cords, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Forty-One Thousand One Hundred Forty-Nine .and 90/100 Dollars ($41,149.90); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been, instituted to recover the debt or any part thereof se­ cured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by rea­ son of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, 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 bidders at public auction 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 Mort­ gage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHI­ GAN, DESCRIBED AS: A parcel of land in the Southwest quarter of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as: commencing 10 rods West ofthe Southeast corner ofthe Southwest quarter of said Section 28; thence North 16 rods, thence West 10 rods, thence South 16 rods, thence East 10 rods to the point of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan. Commonly known address: 1415 E. Dowling, Hast­ ings, Michigan Parcel ID Number: 08-02-028-379-00 (part of) 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. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the mortgagor(s) will be held re­ sponsible to the person who buys te property at the the te foreclosure orec osure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 17, 2015 FOSTER, SWIFT, COL­ LINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMER­ CIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 371-8253 (08-22)109-12) 7413 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 5,2015 Lions put up a good fight in loss to Fowler by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Fowler sophomore run­ ning back Scott Pemberton broke loose just one time, racing 78 yards for a touch­ down midway through- the opening quarter at Maple Valley High School Friday night. The Eagles had to work hard for the rest. of their yards, and the rest of their points, in a 20-8 victory over the Lion varsity football team. Pemberton scored again on an 11-yard run with just under three minutes to play in the third quarter, the Glenn Becker plowed into the end zone from two yards out midway through the fourth quarter to add some insur­ ance for the Eagles. The Lions answered that final Eagle touchdown quickly, moving down the field for a 23-yard touch­ down run by Brock Weiler, who then added the two- poirit conversion run. Maple Valley had its chances to pull closer down the stretch. “When we stopped them on fourth down, I really thought with as tired as they were we had them. If we would have put one in there, we make that 20-14 or 20-16 we would have had them,” said Maple Valley football coach Marty Martin. “That is a really good football program and that is a really tough football team.” It’s a touch team Martin and former Maple Valley varsity football coach Guenther Mittelstaedt are very familiar familiar with. Throughout the 1980s and into the early 1990s the two teams met annually in the season opener. The two coaches from those meet­ ings, Mittelstaedt and Fowler’s Steve Spicer both earned their way into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Mittelstaedt was with the Lion varsity Friday night. He was impressed from what he saw out of Martin’s first team at Maple Valley, and urged the Lions to build on the things they’ve accom­ plished throughout the pre­ season and the opening night loss. “I think we can build on defense,” Martin said. “We identified what was causing problems for us. We made some defensive adjustments and (Fowler) adjusted. The big thing was, every time we made an adjustment, the kids responded on defense. What can you say? One big play, then they had to work it down the field for those other two. I’m just so proud of our kids.” Evan Adrianson and Grant Adrianson led that Lion defense. Evan had eight tackles and Grant seven. Weiler led the Lion offen- sive attack on the night, rushing 19 times for 147 yards. Frankie Ulrich added another seven rushes for 30 yards. Junior quarterback Alex Musser, making his first varsity start, completed just 3-of-8 passes for ten yards, and there is some work to do in the passing game. It was the first contest in a new offensive system for the Lions. Pemberton finished the night with 18 rushes for 196 yards, and his teammate Becker rushed 15 times for 68 yards. Fowler quarterback Matt Braden completed just 3-of-6 passes for 21 yards. Dallas Watts and Brandon Platte had nine tackles each for the fierce Fowler defense. The Lions return to action Thursday when they host former Kalamazoo Valley Association foe Parchment. Lion spikers do some good things despite tough competition by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions got through the toughest night of the Greater Lansing Activities Conference season Tuesday, and now it’s onto the real competition of the confer­ ence season. Lakewood’s varsity improved its record to 16-4 overall and 1-0 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference, three days after winning the big West Michigan Volleyball Official’s Association Invitational at East Kentwood High School, by topping visiting Maple Valley 25-7, 25-5, 25-2 in the GLAC opener Tuesday at Lakewood High School. “Lakewood is a phenome­ nal volleyball program. I’m not disappointed in my girls,” said Lion head coach Sarah Carpenter. She was happy the way her team limited errors throughout the first two sets. Maple Valley got two kills and two digs from Megan Bonney. Emily Morris had four assists to go with six digs. Chloe Hicks contribut­ ed five digs. Taylor Medina tied Emily Morris for the team lead with six digs. “We know our position on the court, we’re moving to the ball and we’re not giving up on each other,” Carpenter said. The Vikings, last year’s Class B state runners-up, Continued next page Flexfob Engineering trust. 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Email resume with salary history via: hr.adsl@flexfab.com Attention: HR Flexfab is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran and Disability friendly 8777 Maple Valley senior set­ ter Emily Morris digs a ball against Lakewood Tuesday, during her team’s GLAC opener at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, September 5,2015 — Page 13 Lion harriers have a good day at Early Bird Invite Maple Valley cross country runners (from left) Hannah McGIocklin, Brianne Hampton, Alli Hickey (with girls’ third place trophy), Mikayla Brighton, and Nathan Gorman (with boys’ second place trophy) gather with their team trophies Friday in Bellevue. ** * «!*> !*> **k>* '*1, J^«t ifc The Lions showed off some early improvements at the Bellevue Early Bird Invitational at Bellevue High School Friday (Aug. 28). Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely said most ofher girls set either personal best times or course best times as they worked their way to a thirdplace finish for the team. Saranac took the girls’ title with 25 points, followed by Springport 51, Maple Valley 61 and Bellevue NTS. Carlee Allen was one of seven medal winners for Maple Valley. She placed tenth, leading her team with a time of 26 minutes 33.8 seconds. Hannah McGIocklin surged after the mile to place second for the Lion team and 12*h overall. She was in fifth amongst her teammates at the mile mark and finished in 27: 35.9. While McGIocklin had a bit of a slow start to the day, Mikayla Brighton had a bit of a slow start at the Lions’ first meet of the season. She shaved 16 minutes off her previous best time, placing 15th overall in 28:00.8. The Lion team also had Payton Schrader 16^ in 28: 19.4 and Megan Walker 22nd in 29:54.6. “It was a great day build­ ing confidence for our lady runners,” Blakely said. Saranac won the boys’ title with 17 points. The Lions were second with 43, fol­ lowed by Bellevue NTS and Springport NTS. Blakely said her guys did a great job improving their times too. Sophomore Logan Valiquette had another great finish for the Lions, placing fourth in 20:12.1. Maple Valley also had Drew Allen tenth in 21:45.4, Jacob Brighton 12^ in 22:12.1, Wyatt Baird 13th in 22:55.0 and Dawson Gusey i «R« Ik'^taju'i ■ i1si tnin! Parchment returns opening kick, continues on to top Lions The Lions didn’t get off to the start they wanted to this season. Maple Valley’s varsity football team fell to 0-2 with a 38-6 loss to former Kalamazoo Valley Association foe Parchment Thursday, at Maple Valley High School. The Lions open Greater Lansing Activities Conference play Friday, at Lakewood. The Vikings are off to a 2-0 start after a shut out of Belding Friday. Parchment’s Donavon Hodgson returned the open­ ing kick-off 90-yard for a touchdown Thursday, and the visiting Panthers also scored on a 64-yard fumble return by Brady Jones midway through the second quarter. Adrian Meade added a . 20-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter, and a 5-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Hodgson finished off the scoring for Parchment too, rushing into the end zone from seven yards out with 6:47 to go in the game. Hodgson finished the night with ten rushes for 87 yards. The Lions did hold the Panthers to just 219 yards of offense, but the Lions man­ agedjust 140 yards ofoffense themselves. Jace Heinze scored the Lions’ only points, on a nine yard run in the final minute of the first half. That made it 24-6 at the half. Parchment added the two-point conver­ sion after each of its first four touchdowns. Heinze was the Lions’ rushing leader, with 13 car­ ries for 72 yards. Brock Weiler contributed 53 yards on 13 carries. Lion quarterback was O-for-1 passing the ball. Matt Schaub led the Lion defense with ten tackles. Franklin Ulrich and AJ Creller had six tackles each. Ulrich also had an intercep­ tion, and Tony Martin and Grant Adrianson picked up Panther fumbles. Maple Valley’s Dawson Gusey works his way along the course during Friday’s Early Bird Invitational at Bellevue High School 20th in 27:01.2. Peyton Rourke was sev­ enth for the Lion team, and 24m overall. He beat his best time on that course ever by four and a half minutes, and just missed an overall PR with his time of 28:55.2. Saranac had the first three finishers in the boys’ race, led by seniors Kyle VanSpronsen and Branden Smith. VanSpronsen won it in 19:23.60 and Smith was second in 19:47.00. Junior teammate. Connor McElvain was third in 19:48.70. Springport had the top two in the girls’ race, a pair of sophomores. Caitlin Henne was first in 20:35.40 and Emmy Dyer second in 22:55.30. Lions soccer still going after first GLAC victory Camden Austin scored five goals to lead Leslie to a win in Nashville Wednesday. The Blackhawks dropped Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ soccer team to 0-4 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference with an 8-0 win over the Lions at Fuller Street Field. Daniel Bermudez and Andrew Cowen had a goal and an assist each, and Matt Dolber scored once for the visitors too. The Lions return to league action Wednesday at home against Lakewood, then will host their annual Sap Bucket Invitational Saturday, beginning at 9 a.m. Flexfab Engineering trust. Around the world? Sales Specialist Flexfab LLC, one ofWest Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, is a growing global, lean manufacturer, ISO 14001, AS9100, and TS 16949 certified quality supplier of flexible hose, ducting and connectors to the'Heavy Duty Truck (HDT), Aerospace, Rail, and Automotive Industries. 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Call for Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-809-879-7065 Email resume with salary history via: hr. ads 1 ©flexfab.com Attention: HR Flexfab is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteraifand Disabilityfriendly 8 �Page 14 — Just Say *A> Advertised in the Mapte Valley News' Saturday. September 5.2015 Memories of the Past This week in Nashville history was bustling over the years This column by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Sept. 3. 1985. She wrote: Today’s column looks al this week in Nashville his­ tory. The following excerpts arc 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 to 1960s andfrom various early issues ofThe News. 1874 — George A. Truman has moved into his fine new brick store building and now is on his way to New York for a mammoth stock of new goods. He has engaged Mr. R.E. White as head salesman. 1875 The wood train again is quartered at Nashville, and times are good for all who have the industry to cut and cord wood during the summer. 1876 At the school meeting Monday night it was voted to build a new frame building for the primary school department to cost not more than $500 and to be completed within 45 days. The job was let yesterday to (d > Charles Furniss for $489. 1878 — About 160 acres of the big huckleberry swamp in Maple Grove was burned over the past week. A.P. Cook, a land speculator of Jackson, owns a large tract of the marsh and is tak­ ing steps to drain and improve it and put it on the market. 1879 — Diphtheria still prevails in Vermontville, with three new cases this week and one more death. 1880 — Powles & Knouse are suing the township [Maple Grove] for $75 dam­ ages to their thresher when it crashed through the bridge east of Lew Emory’s comers [where M-79 and M-66 intersect today]. 1881 . W. Wickham, who was only 42 years old, was found dead in his office Saturday after­ noon, by John Mix of Kalamazoo, who stepped in for some medicine and found the doctor lying on the floor. It is believed he died of a heart seizure. Dr. Wickham was graduated from the University at Ann Arbor in 1866 and started his practice in Nashville the following year. 1885 — Thursday evening 4‘e* some 30 old and young men called on William Bradley with cow bells and horns and gave him some sweet music. William invited the company in and treated them to cake and cigars and introduced his blushing bride. At a late hour the company left, wishing them a long and happy life. 1887 — A new bridge is being built over -the Thomapple River west of the village at the place known as Gregg’s Crossing. 1891 — The Lentz Table Company purchased the power plant this week for its new factory, from the Lansing Engine & Iron Works. 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This circa-1900 photo from the Len Feighner collection depicts a home wedding so popular in that era. informs us that there now are nine homes in the village that have modem hot air fur­ naces. During the summer he has installed new furnaces for John Furniss, Chris Marshall and H.C. Glasner. 1903 — W.E. Shields has commenced manufacturing building blocks of cement, in addition to concrete side­ walk slabs and curbing. 1904 — School opened Monday with an enrollment of 264, which is the largest in the history of the town. 1905 — Greene, the tailor, advertises steel gray, in checks, plaids and stripes, at only $17 a suit. 1907 — Dr. Vance’s new house on Middle Street is well on its way to comple­ tion, and Von Furniss’ hand­ some new residence on Queen Street is in-the hands of the finishers. 1912 D.R. Bassett is advertising his 25-horsepower Jackson roadster for sale and will take a good horse or coal for same. R.H. Olin has 1923 opened a Willy’s-Knight and Overland sales agency in the McLaughlin building. 1925 — Captain John F. Stowe’s production of his aunt’s famous drama, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” will play in Nashville Sept. 17. The com­ pany travels in 20 big motor cars and tracks and has a cast of more than 50 people. 1926 — Herman A. Maurer, Nashville merchant, returned home last week from his European trip, bringing with him his bride, the former Miss Katharine Ehrmann, of Saarbracken, Germany, to whom he was married July 15. They had a honeymoon trip on the Rhine and spent some time in France before starting home. 1928 — A house and bam on the Will Hollister farm in Kalamazoo were destroyed in a fire started .by lightning Monday night. Bams belong­ ing to Andrew DalbaCk, east of town' and Mrs. Minnie Brandt in Assyria also were struck by lightning and burned. 1929 — Since the merger of the two banks, the Nashville State Bank build­ ing is for sale, and many think the village and Castleton Township together should buy it and use the vault for official records and the rooms for official meet­ ings. The only thing in the way is the matter of finance. [This was just weeks before the stock market crashed and led to the Great Depression.] 1930 — Dr. E.T. Morris, local health officer, has given Nashville’s milk supply a clean bill of health. 1933 — Breaking into the Standard Oil station is get­ ting to be most too regular a thing to suit the owner, Lynn Lorback, when it comes twice in Jess than a week. Friday night, thieves broke in a secured about $7 in cash and cigarettes and Monday night about $5 in cigarettes. And this second time they also entered Ralph Olin’s garage and took the license plates from Myrlen Strait’s car. Fingerprints were secured on the windows of the Lorbeck station, and the problem may be solved at this time. 1935 — Receipts at the Hirsch pickle station here are good every day and the qual­ ity of pickling cucumbers is fine. With the station closed Sunday, Monday is the ban­ ner day. Last Monday the receipts reached the -sev­ en-ton mark and as usual were tracked to Hastings for handling in the vats and bar­ rels for dill pickles. 1939 — The new parallel parking law will become effective in Nashville and other towns on state trunklines Sept. 29.. 1940 Mr. and Mrs. Claire Greenhoe announce that effective next week the Flo Theatre will operate on a basis of seven nights a week. “Mortal Storm,” booked for next weekend, is one of the big pictures of 1940. 1948 — Len W. Feighner, grand old man of the Michigan newspaper frater­ nity and former publisher of The Nashville News for 40 years, died at his home here Friday evening at age 86. 1949 — Nashville’s exten­ sive curb and gutter con­ struction program got under­ way last week on State Street between Sherman and Maple streets. On line for comple­ tion this fall, weather pennitting, are all the streets in the area bounded by Sherman Street on the south, Queen on the east, Reed on the north and Main Street on the west. 1959 — The Hess Funeral Home, owned and operated by one family for more than a quarter century, has been sold by Ralph V. Hess to Joe Otto, a licensed funeral director who has been employed by Mr. Hess the past four years. The Hess family is moving to Charlevoix, where he has bought a retail furniture business. 1953 — Nashville’s out­ board motorboat enthusiasts, who have performed Herculean tasks in the past two years cleaning out the Thornapple River for an excellent half-mile course ... have announced a program Continued next page PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Ad which collectively make it ille­ gal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, rex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marital 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 viola­ tion 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 num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVE NEEDS ACE AUTO REPAIR* From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts 517-726-1500 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Mon.-FH. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 5105 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, September 5,2015 — Page 15 MDOT halting many construction projects for weekend To accommodate motor­ ists traveling throughout Michigan over the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Michigan Department of Transportation will remove traffic restrictions on 114 of 155 active projects state­ wide. AAA Michigan esti­ mates 12 million travelers will be using Michigan roads and bridges during the last summer holiday weekend. Beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, until 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, MDOT will suspend construction wherever possible on state roads and bridges. State Nashville’s new waterworks system was fully operational by September 1892, and reports of gallonage pumped roads are designated as I, M was grist for the local news mill. The 85,000-gallon standpipe tank (left) stood atop a hill in what was then known and US routes. While con­ as Waterworks Park. (In 1911 it was renamed Putnam Park.) The brick pumping station with smokestack is at right. struction zones may be Promise of a new village waterworks was an incentive for Lentz Table Company to rebuild in 1891 after fire closed for the weekend, motorists are advised that destroyed an earlier plant. equipment and temporary traffic configurations, such as minor shifts, may remain in place, requiring motorists to adjust their speed and pay attention. Some construction will continue. “For many of us, this is our last chance to embrace the waning summer before school starts and autumn takes a colorful hold of the Great Lakes State,” said State Transportation Director Kirk T. Steudle. “Remember to remain focused and alert at all times, especially through work zones. Another key to staying safe is to be informed. You can see what’s ahead of you before you even leave the driveway with MDOT’s free Mi Drive app.” The Mi Drive app pro­ vides traffic incident alerts, live traffic webcams, and additional construction information; it is available at www.michigan .gov/drive. For Rent Business Services NASHVILLE APARTMENT FOR RENT in the country. 1 bedroom, no smoking, no pets. We furnish heat, elec­ tric, internet & cable. $600.00 month with deposit. 517-852­ 9657. GARAGE DOOR & OPENER Repair Special. $30 offbroken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334­ 3574. FOR RENT IN Vermontville, nice 2 bedroom apartment handicapped accessible. Trash pickup, refrigerator, range, washer & dryer and lawn mowing furnished. Available Sept. 1st. Call 517-726-0324. Miscellaneous WANTED DEER HUNTING land for the 2015 deer hunting season. Hastings & east, 1 man only. Any size acreage wanted. Please all (517)599-5646. For Sale Garage Sale ESTATE SALE: 29 Maxwell Ave., Battle Creek.’Friday, Sat­ urday, Sunday, September 4th6th. from 9am-6pm. No early birds please. Many trailers, plus extra axles, tires, mowers and more parts, tractors and vintage tractors, table saws, rototillers, snow blower, elec­ A primary school building constructed in 45 days in 1876 for the sum of $489 later became the longtime Nashville tric rc moors ou motors, household items, News office. Built on the grounds of today’s Kellogg School, it was moved in 1885 to its present Maple Street jewelry and, lotss more location by News founder Orno Strong and placed on a three-foot foundation. 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Pre-register by Friday, September 11 by contacting Spectrum Health Pennock Hospice at 269.948.2425. Also available, our special onenight seminar on November 17, "Getting through the Holidays.'' 9174 FOR SALE FIREWOOD, you cut. 517-652-5401. __________ BUY AN AD in the Maple Valley News and reach thousands of area readers for just a few dollars! Call (269) 945-9554 to place your ad! Continued from previous page h/ow offering factory deafer computerprograming for Our Diagnostic Computer Software AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/ busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700. of races for Labor Day after­ noon. There will be trophy races for both A and B class craft and a big free-for-all. event. Spectators will find a good vantage point at the end of Middle Street, on the vil­ lage property where the old cold storage plant used to stand. 1955 — Head football coach Chuck Ross reports an all-time record-breaking num­ ber of candidates out for varsi­ ty and reserve grid teams this fall. Uniforms were issued Monday morning to 66 play­ ers. The first varsity game will be with Richland, Friday night, Sept. 16, on the home field. 1962 — Earl Blake of Nashville was the winner of the feature event in Saturday’s Micro Midget races at the local track. Heat winners included Dale Maurer of Nashville. Other local winners were Billy Maker, who won the dash and Frenchie Bouchard, who won the semi-final. Home, Work & Pleasure 6412001-17001 Ameristep 16* Ladder Stand | 0011171-8310 Moultrie 5 MP Game CameraV — S 9974288-MGC-12688 Mintcraft 3 pc. Wood Handle Brush Set Stanley Bostitch Bosch Measure Laser 7.021215-GLM-80+R60 Coil Roof s22999 Coleman 16 ft. 4 Gal. 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Suzanne Bums joins staff next week as the receptionist. “Dr. Bean is dedicated to the health of your family, friends and neighbors with a patient-centered medical home approach of personal, compassionate care in conjunction with top-notch expertise.” — from the Spectrum Health-Pennock website at www.pennockhealth.com. Nashville Family Medicine isfocused on building relationships with their patients, utilizing the latest advancements in information and technology, participating with multiple health insurance plans and providing patient advocate rights services. The practice is located at 750 Durkee St. (M-66) just south of town. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed from 1 to 2 p.m. and Friday 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m;, closed from noon to 1 p.m. For an appointment or for more information call 877-850-7055. Dr. Fred Bean, family physician at Nashville Family Medicine, has been in Nashville for five and one half years. Prior to his move he had a private practice in Olivet. Dr. Bean is board certified in family medicine with patient-centered care. Nashville Family Medicine is an affiliate of Spectrum Health-Pennock. Their mission is to provide compassionate, family-centered healthcare in a warm and friendly, hometown environment. The Nashville location joins several other practices in the nearby communities of Delton, Caledonia, Clarksville, Hastings, Hopkins, Lake Odessa and Wayland. “This affiliation allows access to leading healthcare specialists and the area’s finest treatment facilities,” said Dr. Bean. “Pennock, now Spectrum Health­ Pennock, is doing their best to provide the technology and facilities to maximize patient care.” Regarding Nashville Dr. Bean said, “with this office, a dentist next door and a chiropractor in town we’ve got things covdred.” From Dr. Bean’s Olivet roots he said sports medicine brought him in contact with several area residents. He mentioned Chris Ewing, business owner, Brian Lincoln, teacher and Todd Gonser, Maple Valley High School principal and Nashville Family Medicine, an affiliate of Spectrum Health-Pennock, is located south of town at 750 Durkee St. on M-66 Meet the staff of Nashville Family Medicine, Debbie Carigon (seated), Kim Rodriguez and Dr. Fred Bean. Inset: Suzanne Burns PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES WORKING TOGETHER, SERVING VOU .Wheeler’S 12 MARINE SERVICE)^ Two $'s Trumble Agency 228 N. Main Street 517-852-9680 517-852-9928 225 N. Main Street 207 N. Main Street Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domesticltepair SlreeUide Shane Gillean Owner ‘PizzerUb 204 S. Main St Nashville Family i DENTISTRY^ smgillea@yahoo.com Full Service Center • Auto Sales "We Keep You Moving" Oil Changes • Gas .Tires • Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00 • 517-852-9446 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 MVP PENNINGTON Bobcat & Backhoe 119 N. 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Dennis Rodeman dies from injuries sustained from hit and run driver Turn-out gear for Dennis Rodeman is positioned on the front of this firetruck at the Vermontville Fire Barn. Rodeman served as a volunteer in the depart­ ment before being hired as a full-time firefighter with the City of Lansing Fire Department. This tribute to DennisRodeman is from the City of Lansing Firefighters. Rodeman died Sept. 9. Dennis Rodeman. a seven year veteran with the City of Lansing Firefighters, was partici- pating in an annual fund­ raiser when he was struck by a hit-and-run-driver at approximately 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. Rodeman died later in the evening. Lansing police were summoned to the Award-winning artist transitions from sculpting to painting scene at the corner of Cedar and Jolly streets. Officers were told the vehicle had fled in a north­ bound direction. A chase ensued and the suspect was ultimately stopped in the 3100 block of Lawdor in South Lansing. The driver fled, was pursued on foot by officers, and apprehended. As of Thursday the name of the driver had not been released. Other firefighters were present and rendered immediate care to Rodeman and transported him to an area hospital. He died later in the evening. He was 35. The driver, Grant Jacob Taylor, 22, is in custody. — This infor­ mation has been supplied from Lansing Police Department Captain Darin Southworth. Thoughts from Lansing City Mayor Virg Bernero and Vermontville Fire Chief Matt Emery: “On behalf of the Lansing Fire Department and the City of Lansing, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of fire -fighter Dennis Rodeman, a seven-year veteran of LFD, who was struck this afternoon by a hit-and-run driver in a Judy DeBolt demonstrates finger-painting. The paint is applied to the back senseless, unthinkable of the glass panel. “It’s like painting in reverse,” she said. tragedy that has left all of us in a state of shock. We by Shari Carney began as a woodcarver grosbeak resting on a tree join the men and women StaffWriter after she took a wood-carv- branch, a ram standing on of Lansing Fire and all class offered in a rocky perch, and a pranc­ Prolific is the word that ing citizens of Lansing in might spring to mind when Hastings 1990. She went ing stallion. expressing our deepest “I’ve always appreciat­ visiting the home and stu­ on to win numerous condolences to his family, ed the outdoors and love dio spaces of artist Judy awards for her pieces. friends and colleagues for DeBolt in Vermontville. Among her favorite See ARTIST, page 2 this heartbreaking loss. The award-winning artist pieces are a rose-breasted While his extraordi- nary life story will be told in the days ahead, we know that Fire Fighter Rodeman was also a veter­ an of Charlie Company, First Battalion of the 24th Marine Regiment, United States Marine Corps. He served his country with great pride, bravery and ability, having survived a tour of duty in Fallujah, Iraq, one of the most dan­ gerous places in the world. It is beyond comprehen­ sion that this American hero lost his life on the streets of Lansing while collecting charitable con­ tributions ’for children afflicted by muscular dys­ trophy. “May the memory of Lansing Fire Fighter and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Dennis Rodeman - a hero twice over - be forever etched in the hearts and blinds of those who had the privilege of knowing him,” said City of Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero. Reflections on Rodeman from Matt Emery: Vermontville Fire Chief Matt Emery recalled how he and Rodeman, both graduates of Maple, Valley (Rodeman in 1999 and Emery in 2000) became See RODEMAN, page 5 Funeral arrangements set for Dennis Rodeman Dennis Rodeman, Vermontville native and firefighter for the City of Lansing, died Wednesday, Sept. 9. Funeral arrange­ ments are as follows: Visitation is Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes at 900 East Michigan Ave. in Lansing. The funeral is at the Breslin Student Events Center Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. on the cam­ pus of MSU in East Lansing. In This Issue • Lansing man charged with open murder in death of Dennis Rodeman College adviser assigned to Maple Valley Vikings build early lead, but Lions get better Times take some sting out of Lions’ placing at Lakewood �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 12, 2015 ARTIST, continued from page 1— The artist's latest venture is in finger-painting. She paints a glass panel from the back while holding it in an upright position. Judy DeBolt works from one of three studio spaces set up in her Vermontville home, painting in oils and acrylics. strain on her hands and wrists. Undeterred, she picked up a paintbrush, and with the aid of some lessons, she began to paint. In addition to watching artists on PBS, she takes classes in Grand Ledge. Her home has three studio areas; one on the main level for the summer months, a second in the downstairs’ nestled by a fireplace, and a third in a spare room for her newest This whimsical cow by Judy DeBolt is painted in a looser style, “My teacher venture — fingerpainting. said I need to paint more like this,” she said. Picturesque landscapes Judy Debolt poses with her Outstanding Senior Exhibit winning entry at the Eaton County Fair. DeBolt’s acrylic floral painting is done by fin­ ger-painting the back of a panel of glass. Welcome 852-1757 Welcome SPECIAL DYLAN $5.00 OFF Mens Cuts $8.00~$12.00 With Megan Wed. 4:30-6:30 Fri. 1-6 Sat. 10:30-3:00 Color 226 Jtain Street - NasfmiLte DeBolt fingerpaint. She into entering one in the uses acrylics on glass pan­ recent Eaton County Fair. els, holding them in an The entry, a floral, earned Artist Judy DeBolt is almost hidden when sur- upright position while “Outstanding Senior rounded by her many paintings and sculptures. She applying paint to the back.. Exhibit.” is relatively new to painting, having begun in 2012 The results are colorful “People seem to like after carving proved too taxing on her hands.’ and fluid. them,” said DeBolt. “I’ve Her daughter talked her given a lot of them away.” working with wood, but it is hard on your hands,” and animals dominate her said DeBolt, a member of canvases. A whimsical the Greater Lansing cow, a gift for her grand­ son, is in a very different Woodcarvers Club. 304 State St., Nashville • 517-852-9260 The retired computer style. “My painting teacher programmer took up All-You-Can-Eat sculpting after moving said I need to do more like ish inner these,” said DeBolt, who I from Lansing. Three years ago, she admitted the whimsical had to lay down her carv­ style was fun. erving alleye or chicken An even looser style is . ing instruments due to the evident when watching ries oleslaw and roll । Nashville VFW 8260 F W ,C ,, , S F See us for color copies,, one-hour photo processing, g, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits D Saturday, Sept. 19 5:30 to 7:00 pm I $12.00 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 12,2015 — Page 3 Lakewood Choral Society Follies are tribute to Irving Berlin Lakewood Area Choral Society is excited to pres­ ent its annual Follies Show Saturday, Sept. 19, . at Grace Community Church, 8950 E. M-79 Highway in Nashville. This year’s show will be a special tribute to Irving Berlin, the beloved American composer of hundreds ofpopular songs. Although the music is all from Berlin’s songbook, many surprises will be in store for the audience, and the show will feature -a variety of performances by soloists, ensembles and the entire choir. Because of sell-out crowds for several years, two performances will be given, a matinee at 3 p.m. and an evening perfor­ mance at 7 p.m. LACS will open the show with a Berlin med­ ley: “There’s No Business Like Show Business/ Alexander’s Ragtime Tails.” Band/Simple Melody.” The Moonshine Girls Other performances will (last year known as the include “Cheek to Cheek,” Sunshine Girls) will per­ “Puttin’ On the Ritz/ form “Doin’ What Comes Steppin’ Out With My Naturally,” and the Baby,” featuring the sopra­ Freedom Riders, with sev­ nos and altos, and “Give eral new members, will Me Your Tired, Your perform“Freedom Train.” Poor,” featuring the tenors The Dreamers are a new and basses. ensemble and will sing No tribute to Irving “Count Your Blessings g Berlin would be complete Instead of Sheep.” without his best-selling Tickets and ticket infor­ “White Christmas” and mation are available at “God Bless America.” Hodges Jewelry in Vocal solo performanc- Hastings, Maple Valley es will include Lee Pharmacy in Nashville, or Sanborn singing by calling Joanie Oster in “Always,” Jodi Rzepecki Hastings, 269-967-7246. singing “I Got the Sun in the Morning and the Moon at Night,” Brian Grawberg singing “All by Myself,” Kristen Kennedy singing “Love You Didn’t Do Free community Shelbe Klebs is the newly appointed college adviser at Maple Valley High Right by Me,” Gayle School. Klebs’ appointment is made possible by the Michigan College Access Brooke singing “How Network’s AdviseMI program. (Photo by Todd Gonser) Deep Is the Ocean,” and Cherie Andrakowicz, sing­ ing “Be Careful it’s My The Vermontville United Heart.” In In addition, Methodist Church is host­ Hannah Scofield, pianist, ing its monthly community will perform her own dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. arrangement of “I Love Wednesday, Sept. 16. the Piano.” All area residents, fami­ Featured ensembles lies and their friends who include both new and would like to have some­ Shelbe Klebs has been the process of applying to greatly support our col­ Mothers of Pre- returning groups. Veteran one else cook for them are assigned as the adviser in colleges and how to apply lege-readiness efforts so Schoolersinvites mothers groups include Stage invited. charge of helping students for financial aid. all our students make it of children up to 6 years Manager plus 1 (Ronnie Spaghetti, garlic bread, at Maple Valley High Maple Valley was successfully through the old to attend this year’s O’Toole and Martha fruit and dessert will be School transition from selected as one of 50 high college-going process.” MOPS programs. Misak) performin g served. high school to college. schools to join AdviseMI, Klebs is one of 40 MOPS is a place to make “Snookey Ookums” and The church is at 108 N. She majored in political which places recent col­ recently hired college science at Central lege graduates into high advisers. In July, they new friends, share experi- the Sassy Chicks, singing Main St. in downtown Michigan University, schools to serve as college attended an intensive four- ences, laugh and do some and dancing, to “What’ll I Vermontville. g crafts. Programs provide a Do/Top Hat, White Tie, graduating earlier this advisers, working along­ week training period. morning of rest, support year. Klebs is native of side counselors and other “The college adviser has and affirmation. Davison; she currently school staff. a huge impact in our abili­ “We will learn about lives in Charlotte. “We are excited to have ty to counsel students,” what God wants for us as Her appointment is a dedicated college advis­ said Dawn Yager, a coun­ moms, in our marriages made possible by er join us in helping our selor at MVHS. “With a and parenting,” said Leslie Lentz, MI 49073 Michigan College Access students prepare for higher dedicated college adviser Brodbeck, coordinator. Network’s new program, education,” said Todd assisting us, as counselors, The first meeting will be and 2 Bedroom Apartments AdviseMI, aimed at help- Gonser, Maple Valley we have more time to Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 9 ing more students navigate principal. “Her help will work directly with stu­ • 32 Units-rent based income to 11:30 a.m. at dents' to ensure they are • Stove and refrigerator furnished Vermontville Bible Church, taking the steps necessary 250 N. 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Meek Ann Marie Eldre NASHVILLE, MI - Ann Marie Eldred, age 53, of Nashville passed away after a life long battle with diabetes on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015 at her home, Ann was bom in Hastings, on April 29, 1962, the daughter of Linda (Murphy) and John Cheeseman. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools graduating from Hastings High School in 1980. She was the wife of Robert Eldred. The couple was married on October 6, 2001 and made their home together in the Nashville area. . Ann was employed at Bradford White in Middleville working in several different departments be her health forced her into retirement in 2005 . Ann loved her dog “Itsy Bitsy” and her cats “Ziggy” and “Patches”. She was an extremely talented artist that enjoyed working with many different types of media including canvas oil painting, chalk, charcoal pencils. Getting together with family was always something Ann looked forward to especially during the holidays. Ann is survived by beloved husband, Robert; her parents; her sister, Marcia Hause; two brothers, John (Sherry) Cheeseman, Donald (Beth) several Cheeseman; and nieces and nephews. ..She was preceded in death by lief beloved pets, Tinker, Bestie, Spunky, Poochie, PeeWee. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome .net. A memorial service will be held Thursday, September 17,2015 at Ham at Pleasant Kellie M. Barcroft NASHVILLE, MI - Mrs. Kellie M. Barcroft, age 53, of Nashville passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 at her home. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday Sept. 14, 2015 at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. HASTINGS, MI Weldon D. Meek, age 89, of Hastings, passed away peacefully Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Weldon was bom in Man­ ton on September 1, 1926, the son ofthe late Robert and Electa (Gallup) Meek. Weldon was raised in northern Michigan and at­ tended school in the Manton area, graduating from M an ton High School in 1944. Upon completing high school, Wel­ don entered the United States Army at the end of WWII. He reenlisted after being dis­ charged and served state side during the Korean Conflict. During his time in the military, Weldon was trained to pilot nine different types of aircraft, but as the war ended he never had the opportunity to fly. He carried that love of flying with him, and enjoyed building model airplanes. Weldon continued is education at Michigan Tech where he earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering. He was the husband of Hazel' (Martz) Meek. The couple was married on June 27, 1947 in Hastings, and they made their home together in the Hastings area where they raised their family together. Weldon and Hazel spent their honeymoon on Mackinac Island and fell in love with the charm and beauty ofthe island. Visiting there had been a large part of their lives and became a favorite vacation spot for the entire family. Their favorite spot was the Tea House at the Fort on Mackinac where they would spend quiet time together reading. Weldon loved to hear Hazel play the dulcimer, and the couple enjoyed revisiting northern Michigan for the dulcimer festival, which is held in Evart each year. News from the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office Free Weldon’s family was al­ ways a true source of plea­ sure and he took great pride in his children and especially enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren. Weldon is survived by his wife of 68 years, Hazel; two daughters, Laura (Gary) Randall, Annette (Chris) Furrow; five sons, David (Chris) Meek, James (Becki) Meek, Mark Meek, Matthew Meek, Jon (Sophia) Meek; 32 grandchildren; and 29 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Meek; his brothers, Robert, Forrest, Paul' Meek; sister, June Hastings; grandchildren Kristofer Meek, Michael Dean Meek, and great grandchildren Emerson Meek. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Thursday, Sept. 10,2015, with son Jim Meek officiating. A luncheon immediately followed the funeral service at Nashville Baptist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to Thomapple Manor, Great Lake Caring Hospice, or the American Cancer Society Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. Check out the VERMONTVILLE FARMERS MARKET SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH for farm fresh products, fall produce, eggs, honey, home­ made butter, frozen beef and pork and fresh baked goods 10131 hunter practices, outdoor ethics, wildlife identification and management, survival, limited first aid and Michigan wildlife regula­ tions. The course is free and prepares them for a safer, more rewarding experience. safety classes Need wedding invitations? Stop by and check out the large selection at: Printing Plus 1351N. M-43 Hwy., Hastings Sheriff Tom Reich announces the following schedule for free hunter safety classes.' “The response last year was tremendous and the classes were very well received,” said Reich. The three day sessions, will be in the training room at the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office, 1025 Blvd, Independence Charlotte from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on the following Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays Sept. 14, 15, 17; 17; Sept. Sept. 28, 28, 29, 29, Odt. Odt. 1;1; Oct. 12, 13, 15;-Oct. 26, 27,29; Nov. 9,10,12. Class size is limited to 50 students. To sign up or for more information call 517-543-5257. A hunter safety course is a requirement to obtain a Michigan hunting license for anyone bom on or after Jah. 1, 1960. Even though it is not required for persons bom before that date, it is recommended, espe­ cially for beginning hunt­ ers. Classes, taught by certified instractors, cover firearm safety and laws, basic hunting terminology, conservation, safe hunting School bus safely Now that school is back in session consider these school bus safety tips: • Watch for children between parked cars and other objects. • • Slow down in or near school and residential areas. • Be prepared to stop when a slowing bus has its overhead yellow lights flashing. • Stop at least 20 feet away from buses when red lights are flashing, unless driving in the opposite direction on a divided highway. • When overhead bus lights are flashing — pre­ pare to stop. • When overhead bus lights are flashing red stop. • When hazard warning lights are flashing - pro­ ceed with caution. iW Wi# Idaifel jggfl I® indftlsf Bonnie is School of Ni L'nivetsfi-of NiusW) Spamm H(S| saniasata MidiiganAn as toimshipi liyau^and. Transportation mM (OBlMlyj CyilsCiii ■ ■ teiami taialta The Maple Valley Center ofHope takeatnptc would like to sayTHANKYOU g to the businesses and the community that came together to be able to fill 156 backpacks for deserving Maple Valley Students. Without the help and support ofthis project, we would not be able to help so many families. THANK YOU!!! ■3 10120 ntauv* _______________________ I N __ nnh yon Thank Ton TIM.RK MOST OFALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS ACE AUTO W Bll REPAIR& w From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts 517-726-1500 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 Cool Looks 'X 5105 02953465 Hours For Your Hair»Nails»Tanning Hair»Nails»Tanning Convenience SEPTEMBER SPECIAL 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance �Ast Say "Ac Adwtsed an tw Maple Vatey News* Saturday, Seotecfcer 12.2015 — Page 5 RODEMAN, continued from page 1 firefighters together. “He joined the depart­ ment as a volunteer in 2000 and I did in2001. We attended the same fire academy together and graduated at the same time,” he said. “ He was a really good friend to myself and others. Dennis was a one-of-a-kind guy. He was truly loved by the community and was always willing to lend a hand.” Emery said Rodeman married in June and his wife is expecting. A GoFundMe page for Rodeman's family is at http://www.gofundme. BS idJ? M ?'^S '^ S Lavertys to celebrate W* W ' 4 !*>.' *<<?■ ■( 1 ’ ’5W *ifift. «t.?;' 5 *«?;' A’ m * 'fotaiJ h-Wt d®» |nm^V IhssyMIW golden wedding anniversary Bonnie and Russ Laverty will celebrate 50 years of marriage on September 11. They were married September 11, 1965 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Carleton, Mich. They have three married children and seven grandchildren. Their children are: Amy and A Adam Meeker of Hastings, Dan and Cheri Laverty of Vermontville and Jeff (Duff) and Rbbin Laverty of Weatherford, Texas. The grandchildren are Danny and Jessica Laverty, Brad Laverty and Stacy Fassett (fiancee), and Dale and Katelyn Laverty; Kylee Laverty; and Lindsay, Juliann and Olivia Meeker. Bonnie is a graduate of the Henry Ford Hospital School of Nursing in Detroit and Western Michigan University of Kalamazoo. She worked as a Registered Nurse for'44 years, retiring from the ER department of Sparrow Hospital. Russ is a graduate of M.S.U. He served as a captain in the U.S. Army for four years, the Michigan Army National Guard for four years, served as township supervisor to Vermontville Township for 19 years, and retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation as a project manager after 28 years of service. Both have been involved ins several community groups, activities and projetes. Some are 4-H, scouts, Maple Syrup Festival and grand parade, St. Cyril's Catholic Church and Lions Club. Their family hosted an open house reception for them at Amy and Adam's on September 5. They will take a trip to Gatlinburg in October to celebrate, relax and enjoy the scenery. »dlk«wrtitiri MltioWtaipW ijMyMHiM ^[liispjM** ttobelpsomnytafc Call for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-899-870-7985 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy M-66 south of Assyria Rd Nashville. Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10 30 am. 6 00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m Jesus Club for boys & girts ages 4-12. Pastors David A Rose MacDonald An oasis of God's love ’Where Everyone is Someone Special.* For infor­ mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St.. Nashville Sunday School.................................10 a.m. Sunday: AM Worship............................................ 11 Evening Worship....... ................ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting..........................................7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads ff rates east otAMS on Basetne) Church Sendee.................................. 9 a.m. Sunday School........................ 1030 a.m. (Nursery Prowled) Youth Groups. Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR PEGGY BAKER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.......................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... P.M. Worship........... ......... 11 .........6 Wednesday Evening: Worship.................................................... 7 PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE were established overnight and we appreciate these well-meaning efforts to support fire fighter Rodeman’s family. However, we do encour­ age interested parties to make their donations to the official site. All funds will be deposited in a ded­ icated bank account estab­ lished by IAFF Local 421 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School............... .......... 9:45 Morning Worship........... ............... 11 .Evening Worship........... .............. 6 p Wednesday Family Night Senrice........... v. 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone:543-5488 Lansing man charged with open murder in death of Dennis Rodeman Grant Jacob Taylor, 22 from Lansing, was issued charges Thursday, Sept. 10, by the Ingham County Prosecutors office. Taylor was arrested involving the hit and run homicide of Dennis Rodeman Wednesday, Sept. 9. (See related story) Taylor was subsequent­ ly arraigned in 54-A District court in front of Magistrate Millmore on the following felony charges: • Count one: homicide - open murder. • Count two: failure to stop' at scene of accident — when at fault - resulting in death. • Count three: police officer - fleeing (in vehi­ cle) - third degree. • Count four: police officer - fleeing (on foot) — third degree. No bond was granted. Taylor is scheduled to appear in 54-A District Court in front of Judge Clarke for a pre-exam conference Friday, Sept. 18, at 8:30 a.m.; and for a preliminary hearing GRACE COMMUNITY 5505 North Mulliken Road. Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-7264)526 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. Sunday School............................ 9:45 a.m. A M Service............................ ’.. .11 am. P.M. Service............................................. 6 Wed. Senrice........................................... 7 PASTOR LESTER DsGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service....................... 930 am. Sunday School......................... 1100 am. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, MI 49096 (517)726-0258 10:00 a m. Church Service 1130 a.m. ..... Fellowship All Are Welcome! PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-9860240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (»2m*Easto<AM6 5ra south ofNashvSe) Sunday School....................................... 10 A.M. Service....................................... 11:15 P.M. Senrice.............................................. 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St. Nashville CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Senrice 10 a.m. Contemporary Sendee, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes. Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 9:30 a.m. Any questions with regard to this case are to be directed to the Ingham County Prosecutor’s office, which is in accor­ dance with the Lansing Police Department’s standard protocol after arraignments. This information was supplied to the Maple Valley News by Robert A. Merritt, Lansing Police Department’s public infor­ mation officer. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Worship...................................... 9:45 am. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE Mayor Virg Bemero’s office. As of2 pj». Friday the fund is at $89285. AT RIGHT: Rodeman’s jersey number 33 is being worn by the Maple Valley Lion mascot. The mascot is standing in the endzone of the com/LansingHero. “The MV Lion’s football field. The field has been fundraising campaign has set an initial goal of marked with no. 33 by Chris Ewing, friend of $50,000 and we encourage Rodeman. Ewing and individuals, organizations Rodeman, 1999 gradu­ and businesses to support ates of Maple Valley this effort through financial contributions by prowere on the football moting team which went to the the official Class CC State Finals GoFundMe site. in 1997 at the Pontiac “We note that several Silverdome. other GoFundMe sites GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH and all proceeds will go directly to the family,” said Randy Hannan repre­ sentative from Lansing 6043 E. M-79 Highway. 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & BarryviUe Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship.......................... 830 am t We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. Mickey Cousin o . . Certified Lay Minister Phone 616765-5322 M-79 West Worship..................................... 11:15 a.m. . . PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Grant Jacob Taylor has been charged with lethal homicide in the hit and run homicide of Dennis Rodeman Wednesday, Sept. 9. (Photo provided by Lansing Police) ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.............................. 930 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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 Sunday Evening Service ........6 p.m. Wed. Evening Senrice . 630 p.m. AWANA. ....6368 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH Sunday Services: ........................ 9:15 am. Morning Prayer .................. 1100 am. Holy Communion For more information cal: 7962370or 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 AM Worship 1030 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 517-7260526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 1100 am. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-7260526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10.00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 2667663120 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 12,2015 Times take some sting out of Lions’ placing at Lakewood by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions ran like they were being chased by a swarm of yellow jackets, because they were. Maple Valley varsity cross country coach Tiffany Blakely said a nest of yellow jackets stung about halfthe field around the two-mile mark, includ­ ing six of her guys during the Lakewood Viking Invite Wednesday at Lakewood High School. She said her guys had a great showing despite that. Her team had four sea­ son best times and got a strong run from Nathan Baird, competing in his first 5K race ever. He placed 69th in 22 minutes 55.1 seconds, filling the fifth scoring place for the Maple Valley senior Payton Schrader closes in on the mile mark in the woods Wednesday during the Lakewood Maple Valley’s Jacob Viking Invite at Lakewood Brighton has a couple High School. (Photo by Lakewood runners on Brett Bremer) his heels near the end of Wednesday’s Lakewood Viking Invite. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley freshman Mikayla Brighton works her way along the course during the late stages of Wednesday afternoon’s Lakewood Viking Invite at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Lions. The Maple Valley boys’ and girls’ teams both placed seventh in the field of seven teams, but ran many oftheir best times of the season. The Lion girls’ team had seven personal record performances. Marshall’s boys and Hart’s girls had very good days, earning the first place trophies. The Marshall boys won their championship with just 28 points. Pennfield was sec­ ond with 53, followed by Charlotte 86, Hart 100, Lakewood 123, Olivet 136 and Maple Valley 193. Pennfield’s Nick ^HatT,nteriOr$lQ J99 ; 6412001-17001 ■ J Ameristep 16* Ladder Stand 0011 171-8310 Moultrie 5 MP OET Game Camera 9974288-MGC-12688 Mintcraft 3 pc. Wood Handle Brush Set Stanley Bosch Measure Laser Bostitch 7021215-GLM-80+R60 Coil Roof $229" Coleman 16 ft. 4 Gal. Cameo Artic Ban RV Antifreeze Booster Cable 5402300-08666-00-04 8666-00-04 s32" s99" 3762952-30807 - hometown! LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S: State in Nashville • 517-852-0882 Nailer 2251452-RN46-1 Simonds won the boys’ Maple Valley sophomore Logan Valiquette sets race in 18:02.8. Marshall had Chris Bell his sights on the finish line near the end of the second in 18:21.9, then Lakewood Viking Invite Wednesday afternoon at had a pack that included Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Christian Kalisz, Jontaj talking to him. When I the performances of Wallace, Calvin Smith and saw him go off, I was like Mikayla Brighton, who Brett Carlisle earn fifth, ‘oh, man,’ but he had a stepped up with a solid sixth, seventh and eighth good race. He adjusted placing on the team with a place finishes respective­ well. He finished, about personal best time, and lywhere he should have.” Brianne Hampton, who Pennfield also had a He was one of two while battling an injured pack of guys place tenth, Lakewood boys to earn a ankle, finished under 30 11th and 12th. medal for his top 14 fin­ minutes for the first time Logan Valiquette led the ish. Hansen-McClellan ever,” Blakely said. Maple Valley boys, plac­ was 14th overall in Brighton was 54th over­ ing 34th in 20:31.2. Drew 19:16.6. Teammate Grant all, the second Lion across Allen placed 40th in Patrick, running with a lit­ the finish line, turning in a 21:02.4 and Jacob tle steadier pace, passed time of 27:19.0. Hampton Brighton was 44th in him along the way to place was the sixth Lion finish­ 21:18.7. The next group of 12th in 19:09.8. er, placing 73rd overall in Lion finishers included Hart’s girls won their 29:51.2, Wyatt Baird in 61st with a title with just 28 points, Carlee Allen led the time of 22:16.2 and led by freshman individu­ Lion ladies, placing 40th Nathan Baird. al champion Adelyn in 25:45.8, Lakewood’s Andrew Ackley who hit the finish The rest of the top five Hansen-McClellan raced line in 18:50.7. Her sopho­ for Maple Valley included to the front of the pack at more teammate Alayna Hannah McGlocklin who the start of the boys’ race, Ackley was second in was 59th in 27:39.6, the second race of the day, 19:29.5. Payton Schrader who was and held that spot for more Marshall was second in 65th in 27:59.9 and Megan than a mile. He couldn’t the girls’ standings with Walker who placed 71st in quite hold it up for the full 54 points, followed by 29:21.4. 5K though. Davita Mater led the Olivet 60, Charlotte 108, “He was excited to be Pennfield 139 and Maple Lakewood girls from start on the home course and to finish, placing 17th in Valley 207. running,” Lakewood head “I was very pleased with 22:49.6. coach Andrew Pulling said ofHansen-McClellan. “I could tell he was a little anxious, a little nervous early on when I was PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal 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, 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 viola­ tion 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 num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 12, 2015 — Page 7 Eaton treasurer gets funds investment certification Bob Robinson, Eaton County treasurer, has com­ pleted the examination to be an Advanced Certified Public Fund Investment Manager. This designation is a nationally recognized certification developed by the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada. Accreditation demonstrates a municipal trea­ surer’s proficiency in developing investment analysis and strategy and making sound investment decisions. “There’s a big differ­ ence between simply mak­ ing an investment and developing a good invest­ ment strategy,” said Robinson. “Completing the ACPFIM course is part of my ongoing objective to assure the taxpayers of Eaton County that their public resources are kept safe, used efficiently, and maximized through gpod investment decisions. tt. fisti ttofIHftlfei..- rata Mil Bpt, Cuke Alla H t lifofr i ffll jfeH Ikstik^ jfcafeg .to .ton gad i ns 594 •*'® fcljj gerrioF , itok oofiAfW” gjiii 21'^' funds. By Michigan stat­ ute the treasurer also man­ ages investments, records county revenue, collects delinquent property taxes, is the custodian of all property tax rolls and cer­ tifications, foreclosures-tax reverted proper­ ties, and manages the issu­ ance of dog licenses in Eaton County. For more information, go to www. eatoncountytreasurer.org. Eaton County Bob Robinson Successful ACPFIM training helps give the Eaton County community confi­ dence that their treasurer’s office is managed by a qualified investment man­ ager.” The county treasurer is custodian of all county Maple Valley School student and staff safety by Michelle Falcon, Superintendent Maple Valley Schools The number one priority ofthe board of education and administration is to keep the students and staff safe on the school grounds. There are several ways we are doing this and intend to: • Secure entry ways - elementary entry doors will be installed the week of Sept. 21. This will create a safe routine and procedure for visitors after the school day has begun. • Surveillance cameras - cameras at the elementary buildings have been installed. We are in the process of training staff on the use of this technology. The new camera system will be installed at the high school during phase two of the bond project. • High school student drivers - effective immediately, once students arrive at school, they are not to leave the school without following the sign-out procedure which includes parental permission. • Identification - parents and guardians are to have identification ready at all times whether checking in or checking out children. It is likely once office staff gets to know our families, it will not be needed. There are some new faces in the offices. • The “Boot” - a $20,000 donation has been received to put a “boot” on each door; in the event there is an intruder in the building. Go to www.thelockdownco.us for more information. We will be the first district in the area to have this program. • Traffic flow - a traffic engineer has been studying the traffic flow at Fuller Elementary. After the first week, staff is happy to report how smooth it is going. Seal coating and striping in the area will be coming. • Signage - Updated signage has been ordered to help ensure safe drop-off and pick-up zones at all buildings. This should create a safe separation between personal vehicles and school bus transportation. begins e-recording property documents Eaton County has imple­ mented e-recording-of doc­ uments such as deeds, mortgages, releases and more, enabling faster, more cost-effective online recording, said Diana Bosworth, register of deeds and county clerk. Staff is now accepting electronic documents for recording, enabling title companies, banks, attor­ neys, and other organiza­ tions to more efficiently record documents online, saving time and money. “We decided to begin e-recording because of the time it saves and because it enhances service to our customers. This convenient service eliminates mailing costs and paper waste, among countless other benefits,” said Bosworth. “We are pleased to offer open access to our office through the latest technology” Using the secure, webbased service, customers ranging from title companies to banks, attorneys, and lien filers, .will have the ability to scan or upload and submit documents such as land records directly to the register of deeds office and have them stamped, recorded, and returned in minutes, she said. The system will accept the payment of recording fees without the need to visit the office. This online recording option is available to both the business community and the public. “I urge all of our custom­ ers to use e-recording for the ease of use and the fast turnaround document time,” said Bosworth. For more information, go to http://www.eatoncount-y.org/departments/ register-of-deeds. 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Renee Gaiski, CNM For information contact the office directly, call the Spectrum Health Pennock Physician Referral Line at 269.945.1749, or visit spectrumhealth.org/pennock 10250 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 12, 2015 Memories of the Past Happy summertimes of yesteryear recalled A cane pole, a wide-brimmed straw hat and the placid waters of Lake One were the ingredients of a peaceful summer day for this unidentified turn-ofthe-century angler. Notable catches almost always made the News. Who can identify the young diver about to plunge from atop the “Jewel B,” a craft that appears to be a raft-like Houseboat? The location of this circa-1900 scene is thought to be Thornapple Lake, where the Len Feighner family main­ tained a summer home. The lake was a popular gathering spot for Nashville residents, many of whom rode the daily train there. What better way to cool off quickly than with a refreshing wade into lake waters, fully clothed? This reflective scene is thought to be at Lake One, where Feighner relatives lived on a bordering farm. Under the lengthening shadows in a tree-shaded meadow, this group of adults seems to be enjoying a late-afternoon get-together on a summer day long ago. Picnic lunches often were spread on blankets in cool, grassy farm Rowboats and a large fishing net stand at the ready in this dockside scene fields. In the days before paper plates and plastic forks, dishes often were from the Feighner collection. The lady in the foreground is thought to be Stella rinsed clean in water carried to the site. (Wilson) Feighner, the other two appear to be fishing with cane poles. Whether This ‘‘Memories ofthe ing, fishing, picnicking tifying subjects and pin- the circa-1900 photo was snapped at Lake One or Thornapple Lake is unclear. Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Sept. JO, J985. and family reunions are among the pastimes enjoyed today as much as they were in the golden pointing locations. We believe that most of the water scenes are at Lake One, on the south­ As the days of summer 1985 dwindle down to a precious few, many folks reflect on joyous times of the current season as well as remembering happy summertimes of their childhood. Many traditional activi­ ties of summer seem not to have changed for gener­ ation after generation. Swimming, boating, bik- summer days of yesteryear. Photos from the Len Feighner collection, donated in 1984 to Putnam Public Library by Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Ayles, classically illustrate this season in that earlier era. Most of the circa1900 photos we have selected are believed to be local scenes, so our read­ ers may be ofhelp in iden- east edge of Nashville [near Lakeview Cemetery], or at Thomapple Lake, where the Feighners maintained a summer home. Feighner, who died in 1948 at age 86, was publisher of The Nashville News for 40 years, and had been closely associat­ ed with the newspaper business since about age 14 when' he landed his first job on the old Hastings Journal. Later he returned to Nashville and worked for Orno Strong, who had founded The News in 1873. The following spring, he went back to Hastings to take a job at the Banner. Within the next two years, he worked in shops all over the country, for a time holding a job as one ofthe most expert typesetters in a big Chicago commercial printing establishment. In 1883, when he was, 21,»Feighner came back to work for Orno Strong on The Nashville News and in the fall of 1888 bought the paper from him. Meanwhile, in 1885, he had been married to Miss Stella Wilson ofNashville. For exactly 40 years, Feighner was owner and publisher of The News, selling in 1928 to A.B. McClure. (The News is a continuously published forerunner of the Maple Valley News.) Feighner also served Nashville as a three-term village president; chief of the local fire department; and postmaster for some 15 years. In addition, he was elected a member of the state legislature, repre­ senting this district and for 20 years operated a news­ paper brokerage business with Nashville as his headquarters. It is believed that Feighner may have been photographer of most of the scenes presented in this “Memories of Summer.” �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 12,2015 — Rage 9 Estate Sales Automotive LARGE ESTATE SALE 2005 JEEP GRAND CHER­ OKEE LIMITED. 4x4, 60,k miles, Hemi V8 with MDS, TOW, NAV, off road pkg, heated leather, loaded. 1 own­ er, complete up to date ser­ vice records, dean. Must sell (new Jeep ordered), $9,500, (269)948-2383._______________ from the late Carrol and Barbara Benedict Residence. 9651 Ionia Rd, Vermontville. Sept 17th & 18th. 8:00am- 5:00pm. Call for info 517-231-5952. Sale is inside the House. 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The league is always looking for hew members. Those interested in par­ ticipating should contact Mulberry Fore. ■ ■ then close out Lion smkers The Maple Valley varsi­ ty volleyball team put up a great battle for two sets, but couldn’t overcome a few of its own mistakes in a 3-0 loss to visiting Leslie Tuesday. The Blackhawks scored a 25-23, 25-22, 25-14 vic­ tory over the Lions. Maple Valley varsity volleyball coach Sarah Carpenter said her team Thornapple Manor Thomapple Manor the Barry County Medical Facility is currently seeking a full time Physical Therapist You will provide evaluation and treatment of residents in our newly completed, state-of-the-art, 21 bed, sub-acute Rehab Unit. Our treatments are patient-driven, meeting the needs and goals of our residents. Experience in acute care and outpatient preferred, but all qualified candidates will be considered. Please submit resume in confidence to: Thomapple Manor - Human Resources 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058. www.thornapplemanor.com Nd Phone Calls Please EOE | had plans to work on its serve receive in practice leading up to its appear­ ance at the Webberville tournament today (Sept. 12),. Megan Bonney led the Lion attack, hitting six kills. She had five aces. Michaela Johnson had three kills. Emma Franklin chipped in four aces and two blocks. Leading the defense Were Taylor Medina with eight digs and Emily Morris . with seven digs. Morris also recorded nine assists. The Lions are now 0-2 in * Greater Lansing Activities Conference matches this fall. They will return to league play Tuesday at Stockbridge. Emma Franklin would like to thank thefollowing 2015 supporters: Buyers: Citizens, LLC Olmstead Farms Dingman Farms Brett Ramey Premium Donators: Growers Crop Insurance Agency Potterville Pharmacy Maple Valley Pharmacy Greenstone Farm Credit Services Key Cleaning Services Independent Bank Jones Meat Market D&L Fuels Green Light Driving School Citizens LLC Lynne Cripe Gale Briggs Cheney Limestone Travis Silvas Tai Gearhart Duey’s Comer FML Beck's Hybrid Kelly Farms Nashville Shell Earl Boehmer Circle A Builders Eaton Federal Savings Bank David Simpson Kent Oil& Propane Stantons Auctioneers Carbon Green BioEnergy LLC Janson Equipment E and E Farms Ace Auto Repair LLC PK Priesman Don & Heather Hicks Tony & Rachel Eye Michigan Onsite Systems Service (MOSS) Trophy Donators: Alice Edwards-ln Memory of Paul Edwards Chris & Kris Langmaack Goiddiggers 4-H Club Greenstone Farm Credit Services 9802 LEGAL NOTICE F YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE ■ ■ 7 Thornapple Manor, the Barry County Long Term Care facility, is now taking applications for a Nursing Assistant Class to start September 21, 2015. Applications can be completed Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm in our business office. All applications must be submitted by September 15, at 4:00pm to be considered for the class. You must be 18 years of age. Please, No Phone Calls! MANOR' Sheldon and Finocchio win MBBlac■k■hawIks t akI e t wo c lose set s We are looking for caring, hardworking, dedicated people to join our team! Would you like to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)? We are interested in training qualified individuals to be a CNA. Thornapple LEGAL NOTICE ssre YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Heather D. Brass, Allen L. Brass, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electron­ ic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lend­ er’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated November 29, 2004 and recorded December 8, 2004 in Instrument Number 1138329, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by PNC Bank, National As­ sociation, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand. Two Hundred Thirty-Five and 57/100 Dollars ($104,235.57), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby _given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTO­ BER 1,2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A parcel of land in the Northwest quarter of Section 12, Town 2 North, Range 7 West described as commencing at the Northwest comer of said Section 12, thence East 24 rods, thence South 38 rods, thence West 24 rods, thence North 38 rods to the place of beginning, containing 5.7 acres more or less, excepting the South 9.5 rods. The redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a; in which case the re­ demption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered 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 redemp­ tion period. Dated: August 29,2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No: 15-0'11976 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 PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF­ FICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW IF A MORTGAGOR IS IN ACTIVE MILITARY-DUTY. DEFAULT hav­ ing been made in the conditions of a certain Mortgage made on May 23, 2005, by Donavan G. Hock­ in (a/k/a Donavan Gene Hockin) and Diana L. Hockin, 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 re­ corded on May 31, 2005, in the office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County, Michigan, in Instrument Number 1147383, which mortgage was assigned to Commercial Bank by ah Assign­ ment of Mortgage dated October 10, 2012, recorded on November 9, 2012, in Instrument Number 2012-006787, Barry County Re­ cords, on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due and unpaid, as of the date of this Notice, the sum of Forty-One Thousand One Hundred Forty-Nine and 90/100 Dollars ($41,149.90); and no suit or proceeding at law or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt dr any part thereof se­ cured by said Mortgage, and the power of sale in said Mortgage having become operative by rea­ son of such default; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Thurs­ day, September 24, 2015 at 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hast­ ings, 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 bidders at public auction or venue for purposes of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid qn said Mortgage, togeth­ er with all allowable costs of sale and includable attorney fees, the lands and premises in said Mort­ gage mentioned and described as follows: LAND SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF BALTIMORE, COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHI­ GAN, DESCRIBED AS: A parcel of land in the Southwest quarter of Section 28, Town 2 North, Range 8 West, described as: commenc­ ing 10 rods West of the Southeast corner of the Southwest quarter of said Section 28; thence North 16 rods, thence West 10 rods, thence South 16 rods, thence East 10 rods to the point of beginning, Baltimore Township, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan. Commonly known address: 1415 E. Dowling, Hast­ ings, Michigan Parcel ID Number: 08-02-028-379-00 (part of) 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. If the property is sold at foreclosure sale under Chapter 32 of the Revised Judicature Act of 1961, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the mortgagors) will be held re­ sponsible to the person who buys the property at the foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. Dated: August 17, 2015 FOSTER, SWIFT, COL­ LINS & SMITH, P.C. COMMER­ CIAL BANK Benjamin J. Price of Hastings, Michigan, Mortgagee Attorneys for Mortgagee 313 S. Washington Square Lansing; Ml 48933 (517) 371-8253 (08-221(09-12) 7413 Call anytime for Maule Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-809-879-7085 �Page 10 _ just say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 12,2015 Rainbows find receiver’s hands in Viking victory by Brett Bremer Sports Editor “Double rainbow,” chant­ ed the Lakewood student section over and over again, responding to the eastern sky from their spot in the Unity Field bleachers just before halftime Friday. Viking junior quarterback Kyle Willette was tossing some rainbows of his own, putting the football up into the air and having it settle down right into the hands of wide open receivers. Willette tossed three touchdown passes and had a 66-yard touchdown run of his own as the Lakewood varsity football team opened the Greater Lansing Activities Conference season with a 35-12 win over visit­ ing Maple Valley.' Lakewood improved to 3-0 with the victory Light rain fell and the dou­ ble rainbow filled the sky as Willette tossed a 73-yard touchdown pass deep up the left side to wide open senior receiver Griffin Quisenberry with 25 seconds remaining in the first halfto put their team up 28-6, with the help-of one of kicker Wyatt Moll’s five extra-points.. It was the third time the duo hooked up for a long score in the second quarter. Willette tossed a 20-yard touchdown pass to Quisenberry with 4:37 left in the first half; and they con­ nected deep down the right side for a 70-yard score 51 seconds into the second quarter. Those ’ were Quisenberry’s three recep­ tions of the game, covering 163 yards. “Willette, he has been great all year,”. said •Lakewood senior receiver Dylan Kemp, who caught two passes for 45 yards him­ self. “He’s hit everything. You tell him to put the ball somewhere .and he’s going to put it there. That’s what we need out of him as a junior coming up, we really need that. He’s going to be key to how we finish our season.” Willette was 5-of-6 pass­ ing for 208 yards, and also rushed nine times for 148 yards. Noah Caudy chipped in eight rushes for 48 yards, and scored the Vikings’ last touchdown on a 13-yard run with 2:24 left in the third quarter. “They had their eyes in the backfield and we were able to get some guys open,” said Lakewood head coach Nick Boucher. “Kyle made some great throws, and Quisenberry had some great catches and Kemp. I think we showed a little bit of our versatility. We’re not just a ground and pound team.” “If we don’t give up big plays, we’re in football games. It’s a reoccurring theme,” said Maple Valley head coach Marty Martin after seeing his team’s record fall to 0-3, “It was just dropped cov­ erages. They scored one in a man-to-man where the cor­ ner just let him go. Right there before halftime the safety, we’re telling him there are 25 seconds, they’re going to go deep. The safety, instead of playing over the top trails him. Just technical errors. Things that we’ve got to keep coaching up. We’re going to be patient and we’re going to continue to work,” added Martin. The Lions did move the ball on the ground some, but didn’t have many big plays of their own. One of the Lions’ longest plays of the evening came with 43 sec­ onds left in'the first half when quarterback Alex Musser completed a 23-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Kenyon; cutting the Viking 0 Maple Valley Camo Kick-Off "Fundraiser BBQ Dinner & Games" Saturday, September 19, 2015 Mulberry Fore Banquet Center Doors open at 6p.m. Dinner Served at 7p.m. Come early to check out all the Game Prizes* *Best Dressed in Camo Award* $25 adults 13+ • $15 kids ages 6-12 $5 kids 5 & tinder Dinner served by your favorite football players! 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He had the one touchdown pass and was intercepted once -■ on a desperate fourth down pass by the Vikings’ KJ Cummings. Jace Heinze did much of the work for the Lion offense, rushing. 15 times ,for 73 yards. Brock Weiler had 11 carries for 42 yards before leaving the game with an injury. Martin was impressed with the Viking linebackers, and called defensive tackle Dane Stambaugh a load for anyone to move in the mid­ dle of the Viking defensive front. Jayson O’Mara led Lakewood with 13 tackles. Jacob Kelley finished with 6.5 and Kemp had 6. The Lion defense got seven tackles each from Evan Adrianson and AJ Creller, and five from Grant Adrianson. Neither team can dwell on Friday night. Lakewood has a big GLAC showdown at Stockbridge Friday. The Panthers topped Leslie 55-28 last night to improve to 1-0 in the league and 3-0 overall. The Lions face rival Olivet Friday at Maple Valley High School Friday. Olivet is 2-1 after downing Perry 36-6 in its GLAC opener last night. The Lions are planning an alumi night for Friday, where football alumni from Vermontville, Nashville and Maple Valley High Schools will be honored throughout the contest. Maple Valley will also honor the memory of foot­ ball alumnus Dennis Rodeman, who was a mem­ ber of the Lions’ state finals team in 1997. Rodeman, a seven-year veteran of the Lansing Fire Department, was killed by a hit-and-run driver while collecting dona­ tions for charity in Lansing Wednesday. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Now accepting 5 MasterCard & Visa Maple Valley quarterback Alex Musser breaks free from the Viking defense on a run in the fourth quarter Friday night at Unity Field in Lake Odessa. (Photo bv Brett Bremer) �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 12,2015 — Page 11 Vikings build early lead, but Lions get better by Brett Bremer Sporls Editor ii “wiiiii . It was proven oyer and over again in the first seven minutes Wednesday that the Lakewood varsity boys’ soccer team could boot a pass over the Maple Valley defense, win the race to the ball and put it in the back of the net. Lakewood scored five goals in the first 6 minutes and 49 seconds in its Greater Lansing Activities Conference match with Maple Valley at Fuller Street Field in Nashville, and went on to an 8-1 vic­ tory over the host Lions. Lake wood led 7-0 at the half. The Lions clearly had a lot of adjustments to make in the second half, but Lakewood wanted to make some too. “We eliminated any chance of a through ball to work on passing and vision on the field,” Lakewood head coach James LeVeque said. “We Maple Valley freshman Dylan Wagner pushes forward with the ball as team­ of communicating and mate Andrew Schliep and Lakewood’s Carson Scobey (5) and Hunter Karrar playing to feet instead of (7) give chase Wednesday during their teams’ GLAC contest at Fuller Street just to space (in the sec­ ond half.)” Field in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) accomplished what we wanted to accomplish. We wanted to play the game. t!s±‘ -Sa?* Said® We didn’t want to beat them with a bunch of through balls, because we’re more athletic. That first half was all about being more athletic. It wasn’t about outskiling them. I’m not looking to be more athletic. I’m look­ ing outskill teams.” “We just were faster and we made a lot of through balls. Through balls is not the way to beat good teams, and that’s the issue that I have,” he added. Not only did the Vikings have a bit of a speed advantage on the Lion defense, the Lion defend­ ers did a little too much creeping forward. That left the defenders sprint- The Lions got some ing back after through good chances in the center balls during the first half. of the Viking defense in On the offensive end, the the second half. Aaron Lions were sending the Knoll finally converted on ball ahead quickly to space one for Maple Valley with for their forwards to run to 24:51 to play. Mark Dixon too. dropped a pass back to the “Then we’re running top of the* 18 for him, and sprints in opposite direc­ Knoll ripped a shot that tions,. and you just can’t found the* net with play at that pace for 40 Lakewood keeper minutes,” said Maple Dominic Solomon diving Valley head coach Andy to his right. Roush. “Once we started Solomon finished with slowing things down a bit seven saves. and playing team soccer Isaac Fisher had 11 where we’re passing and saves in net for the Lions. moving, we actually Tyler Johnson and moved the ball a little bit Dustin Strand had two better. Guys sometimes . goals apiece in the seven feel the pressure that is not minute stretch to start the there and just kick it. We game for Lakewood. started doing a better job Kevin Foltz also scored once for the Vikings. Strand finished offhis hat­ trick with a third goal seven and a half minutes before halftime. Jesse Waldron also scored once for the Vikings g in the first half. Foltz tacked on the Vikings’ final goal, with seven seconds left in the second half. “At half-time we took all of our forwards out of the line-up, out of the top, moved them to the outside and put five guys on a line in back and forced them to pass the ball around and work the ball up the field deliberately. “We did it, some. We didn’t score, but we did it better. We didn’t get g enough attempts, but we did control. The second half we had better posses­ sion and more possession than we did in the first half.” Karrar had two assists in the win for the Vikings, and Foltz, Waldron, Lane Allen, Ryan Klein and Adrian Almas had one each. The win over Maple Valley upped the Vikings’ GLAC record to 2-3. The Lions are now 0-5 in the league. Maple Valley will host its annual Sap Bucket Invitational today (Sept. 12), starting with a match against Calhoun Christian at 9 a.m. Portland and Barry County Christian meet in the day’s second game, with the tournament consolation and champi­ onship games to follow. Maple Valley Athletic Boosters Lakewood midfielder Kevin Foltz works to keep the ball away from Maple Valley’s Wyatt Ledford during their GLAC contest at Fuller Street Field in Nashville Wednesday. 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He obtained.it at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. “Dave [Jaspers] was the second person I met when I moved to Hastings,” said Shane. “I asked him to let me know of anyone retiring. He passed the word on to me.” “We provide fast and professional service with a personal touch you won’t find with a big chain or mail order,” said Shane. “Our business is built on trust. We get to know our customers and are on a first name basis with most. We talk to them about concerns and offer a comprehensive OverView of their medications and we provide value.” Cost effective measures are in place to ensure the customer is getting the best product at the most affordable price. “We take every kind of insurance,” said Shane. ‘We focus on value, providing some of the lowest prices around.” With flu season looming the pharmacy is offering shots for $18. This season flu shots are offered on a “strictly cash” basis. When asked if the staff gets the shots the response was a resounding, “Yes!” The shot is currently available but keep in mind the coverage is good for eight months. “The Center for Disease Control recommends waiting until Oct. 1. "It’s not a live vaccine, you cannot get the flu from the shot. If they do it’s because they were exposed to the virus first,” said Shane. Shingles shots are also available. Lori said they are always trying new things to offer customers a varied shopping experience. Moo-Ville milk is available and Willow Tree collectors will find an array of figurines. There are also numerous greeting card options and gift items. Maple Valley Pharmacy carries over-the-counter medications and durable medical supplies such as braces, canes and walkers. Travelers take heed. “We will mail their prescriptions or fill them for several months to take along. There is virtually any option; whatever makes the most sense.” Maple Valley Pharmacy has a sister location, Potterville Pharmacy, located at 121 Lansing .Road. Potterville Pharmacy is co-owned with Jody (DeGroot) and Jeff Moore. Jody is a licensed pharmacist. Other pharmacists on staff are Alan Hanson, Theresa Messing and Sara Barnum. Maple Valley Pharmacy and Potterville Pharmacy both have Facebook pages. Lori, a graphic designer, said the website is currently being updated. For the Route 66 Business District, she helped in designing their logo and print materials and is part of the development team. “The level of pride and ownership in our community is growing,” said the McNeills. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call them at 517-852-0845. Local businesses supporting each other Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Daniels Funeral Home Eaton Federal Savings Bank Envy Salon Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping Maple Valley Pharmacy is located at 219 N. Main St. in downtown Nashville. Friends of Putnam District Library Good Time Pizza Great Northern Bowhunting Co. Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric, Inc. Hometown Lumber & Hardware Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Maple Valley Pharmacy MOO-ville Creamery Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet Murray's Asphalt Musser's Service & Auto Sales Behind the counter are certified pharmacy technicians Robin Bartlett (from left), Jessica Vickers, Emily Huhn with Shane (pharmacist) and Lori McNeill, owners. Nashville Family Dentistry Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. Trumble Agency, Inc. Two J's Wheeler's Marine Service SUPPORTING MEMBERS PLUS... FREE Bouncehouse (donated by Fun Time), Kids Games with prizes, Flea Market and more! (FREE booth space Country Kettle Cafe Grace Community Church Green Light Driving School LLC Hamiltons Taxidermy Hummell's Body Shop J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Janette's Bunkhouse Main Street Salon Maple Grove Upholstery MaplesValley Schools Nashville Baptist Church Pash Performance Seasonal Co-op Simply Sweet Bakery Smalltown Computers The Revue—Nashville Community Theatre WBCH available). For more info, call Janette at Shirley's Chuckwagon at 616-890-9908. PLUS... 4 proudpartner ofthe Barry County Chamber ofCommerce Elvis has entered the building of Maple Valley Pharmacy. He is positioned in front of the original screen door of an earlier pharmacy when it was located a few doors down. Two original prescriptions, on display nearby, are dated Oct. 15,1886 and were filled by “Druggist F.T. Bioise.” UPCOMING EVENTS TASTE OF NASHVILLE—Saturday October 3,11 a-1 p—behind stores, downtown Nashville (west side of M-66)— Come help us celebrate our fabulous local restaurants with this fun tasting event featuring delicious food items from: Country Kettle Cafe, Good Time Pizza, MOO-ville Creamery, R&D's Streetside Pizzeria, Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe, and Two J's! Starting September 19, visit any of these participating restaurants and pre-purchase a button for just $2 to wear to the event, so you can sample all the.goodies that day! Buttons will also be available for purchase the day of the event for $4. So bring family, friends, your appetite, and your button! (rain location: Putnam Park pavilion) HORSE PULL—Saturday, October 3,1 p—behind stores, downtown Nashville (west side of M-66)— Relax with a full tummy after the taste event, and watch the horses do all the work! Still can't get enough? 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 38, September 19, 2015 Hundreds pay last respects to fallen firefighter by Shari Carney and Julie Makarewicz fighter volunteering to col­ lect money in a “Fill the With three rings of the Boot” campaign for the bell, three times, former Muscular Dystrophy Vermontville firefighter Association. A driver, report­ Dennis Rodeman was sent edly upset about the slow­ home Wednesday and hun­ down in traffic, drove dreds of firefighters, police through the area, turned officers, emergency workers around and hit Rodeman and family members said with his vehicle, killing the good-bye. 35-year-old 1999 Maple “Today we mourn your Valley graduate. loss, tomorrow we cany on,” Rodeman became a volun­ said Jeff Wetzel, assistant teer Vermontville firefighter Vermontville fire chief, at in 2000. He then joined the Rodeman’s funeral at U.S. Marine Corps and was Michigan State University’s sent to Iraq. After his tour of Breslin Center Wednesday duty, he returned and, in morning. “Rest in peace, 2008, became a full-time brother. We will take it from firefighter with the City of here.” Lansing. Firefighters from across Wetzel said Rodeman as a Marines escort the flag-draped coffin of their comrade the state, the nation and family man. served in Iraq and was a Lansing firefighter. Canada filled the stadium, “Dennis had a soft spot, paying honor to a fallen especially when it came to “uncle” to his nephews and ried in June, and he and his hero. Rodeman was killed his family,” Wetzel told the nieces and was ecstatic about wife were expecting their Wednesday, Sept. 9, while crowd, noting Rodeman the news of becoming a first child next spring. working as a Lansing fire- went beyond the title of father. Rodeman was marWetzel said that even though Rodeman had left the Vermontville fire depart­ ment, he visited whenever he was in town. Lansing/East Lansing Fire Chief Randy Talifarro said Rodeman was a hero. “Dennis Rodeman was everything we value in America,” said Talifarro; “everything we value in the Lansing Fire Department and everything we value in our families. He was a good man.” Talifarro described Rodeman’s death as a death to the fire department, the community, the state and the national fire service. “His life has been about service,” said Talifarro. “He’s given way more than he should have had to give. His life was taken, and that he didn’t deserve.” Vermontville Fire Chief Matt Emery spoke of Rodeman’s service to his country as a U.S. Marine and then as a full-time firefighter for Lansing. “There was never a dull Erin Carney, food service employee, readies supper for students at Maple Valley moment with Dennis and he High School five afternoons per week. always seemed to find a way Friday until 4 p.m. Vermontville. by Shari Carney to have a good laugh,” said “This allows us to use the Criteria had to be met. Staff Writer Emery who shared stories of A free after-school supper First, the district had to have building to be able to pro­ Rodeman’s antics as a fire­ program is now in place at more than 50 percent of its vide supper to any student,” fighter, spraying Emery’s student population on the said Lesatz. the Maple Valley Jr./Sr. sister with the fire hose and Any student is able to free or reduced lunch pro­ High School. then making it look as if June Lesatz, director for gram. At the end of the stop in to the jr./sr. high Emery had done it. food service, wrote a grant 2014-15 academic year school cafeteria to pick up a “Dennis, from your fami­ after learning that Maple Maple Valley had 61 per­ meal until 4 p.m. The meals ly, friends, brothers and sis­ include fruits, vegetables, Valley qualified for the free cent. ter in uniform, we love you Secondly, the building and a whole-grain sandwich program offered by Child and you will surely be and Adult Food Program, a must be in use after hours or wrap. missed,” said Emery. “Ninety percent of the division of the Michigan for instructional time. After­ Lansing Mayor Virg meals are given to student school tutoring, credit Department of Education. Bemero also called Rodeman Two additional grant appli­ recovery programs and athletes,” said Lesatz. “The a hero. “He had a history of ser­ cations have been submitted Pathways Academy (an coaches have been very vice, he answered the call,” by Lesatz for Fuller Street alternative education pro­ cooperative ... it’s really a said the mayor. “Service Elementary in Nashville and gram) are in place the high beneficial program for our was his life and so, when the Maplewood School in school Monday through students.” Supper program in full swing at Maple Valley Schools Dennis Rodeman. Rodeman call came to help Fill the Boot, he stepped up to do his part. His departure at this juncture makes no sense. He is one of Lansing’s bravest. He answered the call day after day in a thousand dif­ ferent ways.” Trevqr Wawiemia, a Sunfield firefighter, waited anxiously outside the Breslin Center an hour before the funeral services started. “It’s going to be a long day,” said Wawiemia, a for­ mer classmate of Rodeman’s at Maple Valley. Maple Valley High School Principal Todd Gonser and teacher/football coach Marty Martin were also at the funeral. “He was a good kid,” recalled Gonser. “I can’t imagine how anybody could do something like this. It’s so unbelievable.” The Maple Valley football team will be wearing the number 33 on the back of their helmets the rest of the season in honor of Rodeman’s former number as a high school player. “It’s pretty somber,” said Gonser of the mood at the school this week. At the cemetery, a Maple Valley High School football helmet sat near the casket along with a football state run- ner-up banner from 1997. For the first 25 minutes of the funeral, hundreds of fire­ fighters, police officers and emergency workers filed into the Breslin Center single file, each one walking up to the American-flag-draped casket before finding seats in the stadium. With utmost respect, visitors watched in awe and complete silence at the outpouring of support. And it didn’t stop. When the funeral services ended at the Breslin Center a proces­ sion made its way from East Lansing to West Carmel Cemetery just west of Charlotte. Fire trucks and people lined the overpasses, the sides of the roads and waited at the cemetery. Rodeman was described as a man who was generous, genuine, adventurous and had a lively sense of humor. He was also remembered for his engaging smile. Rev. Marty Gam talked about Rodeman’s love for his new bride. “Our ‘Dennis the Menace’ had found the love of his life,” said Gam. “She had, taken a good man and madt£ him better.” Chris Lake, president of the International Association of Firefighters Local 421; also addressed Rodeman’s widow. “Kate, you joined a large family of 400-plus families strong,” Lake told Rodeman. “You may not know us but we all know you Kate and we will always be there for you.” Lake also made a promise to the family that Rodeman would never be forgotten. “We will honor Dennis, not only today, but from this day forward.” Rev. Douglas Bradshaw encouraged others to be as strong as Rodeman’s widow. “Kate, your courage and strength have amazed and inspired us,” said Bradshaw. “Drape yourself in the memory of Dennis. The child you See RODEMAN, pg. 3 In This Issue • Homecoming will be next Friday • Lions still chasing first GLAC soccer victory • Strict ordinance once ruled local pool and billiard halls • Youngsters boost Lion girls’ team in their first meet �J>age^ — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 19,2015 Homecoming will be next Friday Parade begins at 5p.m Queen candidate Tia King candidate is senior Senior Payton Rourke is James is a senior at Maple Seth Gurd. a candidate king for the fall Valley. homecoming. Prince and princess candidates are (from left) junior Braelyn Molson; sophomores Emma Franklin and Justin Moore; freshmen Gavin Booher and Mikayla Brighton. (Not pictured is junior Jonah Denton) Queen candidate for Prince candidate for fall Senior Lyndi Rose is a homecoming is senior homecoming is junior queen candidate for fall Abigail Smith. Jonah Denton. homecoming. TOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Homecoming for Maple Valley Schools is Friday, Sept. 25. The parade begins at 5 p.m. in Nashville. This coming week festivi­ ties will be ongoing in the schools. At the senior high school, each day will have a dress-up theme. Monday is sports team day; Tuesday is video character; Wednesday is class color; Thursday is beach day and Friday is spirit day. The class colors are fresh­ man — white; sophomores — purple; juniors — orange and seniors — black. Each class has a video Senior Michael Sprague game theme. Freshman class is a king candidate. is Mario; sophomores, Clash of the Clans; juniors, Tetris and seniors, Pacman. Candidates for homecom­ ing king and queen are seniors — Tia James, Abby Smith, Lyndi Rose, Michael Sprague, Payton Rourke and Seth Gurd. Prince and princess candi­ dates are freshman Gavin Booher and Mikayla Brighton; sophomores, Justin Moore and Emma Franklin and juniors, Jonah Denton and Braelyn Molson. The Maple Valley Lions varsity football team will face Leslie. Call us today! 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Ewing said Rodeman took care of others. “He would say, ‘I just want to protect people,’ he loved his uniforms — all ofthem.” Wayne Gould, lieutenant with the Nashville Fire Department remembered Rodeman as a boy. “He was a good friend of our son Lee and was in our home often,” said Gould. “Years later I met up with him at a fire-safety program we were helping Vermontville’s crew with at Maplewood School. We had already given the informa­ tion out for two days at Fuller and we were feeling like, ‘Here we go again.’ Dennis’ enthusiasm gave us a shot of rejuvenation. He was great with those kids.” Gould took photos along the procession route from the Breslin Center to West Carmel Cemetery in Charlotte. He was especially struck by children lined up with their hands over their hearts in front of their school on Shepherd Street in Lansing. “We were waving to them from the truck but they never took their hands off their hearts,” he said. Another tribute that especially struck Gould was the line-up at Sparrow Hospital. “It was as if the whole hospital emptied out onto the streets.” Rodeman’s widow, Katherine, is a trauma nurse at Sparrow. There are additional pho­ tos and videos available on the Maple Valley News Facebook page. “It was pretty emotional,” he said. “You could tell there were' people who really didn’t have much but they were digging deep into thenpockets to give.” Josh Pierce, firefighter with the Nashville depart­ ment, knew Rodeman from school. “He graduated two years ahead of me,” he said. “This is a very tragic loss. He was the guy that would give any­ body the shirt off his back. He was just that way. I don’t ever remember seeing Dennis mad. It didn’t matter who you were, popular or not, he was a friend to every­ body.” Firefighters and EMTs from Vermontville and Nashville pose for a photo in front of Chris Ewing considered 9 the Vermontville station before heading to the funeral for Dennis Rodeman. (Photo by Rodeman his best friend. In 9088 Cool Looks Cool Looks Wayne Gould) preparing the football field are carrying will forever and their families were like at the funeral sharing anec­ for the Maple Valley Lions remind you of the love you extended family. dotes of their friend and games he has placed the number 33 at various points “Dennis was a heck of a comrade. shared.” Bradshaw also had words guy. You could line up a hun­ Tom Powers, Nashville to commemorate Rodeman’s to remember for the entire dred people who really knew firefighter, graduated with jersey number. Ewing and him and they would all say Rodeman in 1999 from Rodeman were on the state audience. championship “For a firefighter, there is the same thing,” said Wetzel, Maple Valley. They were runner-up no promise you will make it “Another thing about Dennis, friends and on the same team for 1997. Both are 1999 Maple Valley graduates.. home — or is there?” he was brutally honest — sports teams. Bradshaw suggested. “I you were going to hear it, “Everything you hear Years later they worked choose to believe everybody whether he was right or about him is the honest to together on the campus of wrong.” goes home.” God truth,” said Powers. “He Michigan State University. “We were really the first to Wetzel was the ambulance always cared for people; he Reflections on Rodeman from fellowfirefighters and driver who took Rodeman’s set the precedent and made throw a touchdown pass on 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 mother, Tonya Cook, to the you want to be better. He was the Spartan field when it friends For your convenience, please use back entrance went to grass, ” said Ewing, hospital the day after he died. Vermontville Fire just a stand up guy.” Department Chief Matt Cook had suffered a stroke. Powers is the organizer of who clarified they were Emery said 14 firefighters He saw her Tuesday evening, the Fill the Boot campaign MMmi MBMWI IKa MMH ■ ■IfWWIW and EMS personnel attended Sept. 15, after the funeral for the Nashville department. kMm « M MdhM ■ tAniiii the service Wednesday at the visitation and said she was He said firefighters from Vermontville, Breslin Center on the cam­ improved. When asked how Nashville, pus of Michigan State he is able to handle this he Olivet and Charlotte collect­ University for Dennis said, “We have a lot of train­ ed over $7,000 for the cam­ Rodeman, formerly of ing ... and I have to keep in paign at the Frontier Days Saturday, October 3 • 11 a.m. -1 j>.m. Vermontville. Assitant Chief mind death is inevitable. We Parade in Charlotte this past Ifthere is rain, then it will be moved to Putnam Park, under the pavilion. 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Many have their hands over their hearts to honor Dennis Rodeman, Lansing firefighter, who died Wednesday, Sept. 9, while collecting money for muscular dystrophy in the annual Fill the Boot campaign. (Photo by Wayne Gould) �Page 4 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 19,2015 From the Pulpit Do not fear tomorrow by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church “Since the children have spend my eternity because, flesh and blood, He too many years ago, I trusted in shared in their humanity so the one (Jesus Christ) who that by his death he might destroyed the fear that destroy him who holds the enslaves humans, the fear power of death — that is, the of death. The Message devil — andfree those who translates Hebrews 2:15 all their lives were held in this way: Jesus “freed all slavery by their fear of who cower through. life, death.” Hebrews 2:14 (He scared to death of death.” Death doesn’t have a & His refer to Jesus Christ) sting for me. Jesus Christ ‘ Not too long ago, my paid the price for my sin wife, grandson, and I were and, when I received Him on our way to visit my as my Savior, I was no lon­ favorite sister with plans to ger a slave to death. Every go out for dinner. About a day, thousands of people mile from herhouse I start­ have heart attacks just like I ed having some pretty did. Every day, people die strong chest pains. The in car accidents. Every day, closer we got, the worse people die. Rarely do we they became. Ten minutes get a pre-not ificat ion. The book of James lays later I found myself in the emergency room. Ten min­ it out like this in chapter utes after that I found 4:14: ’’Why, you do not myself looking up at a car­ even know what will hap­ diologist in the Cath lab. pen tomorrow. What is your Two hours after that, and life? You are a mist that three stents later; I found appears for a little while myself in Cardiac Intensive and then vanishes.” The most important thing care recovering from a heart attack. As the hospital staff you can do today is to make cut off my shirt, started sure that you have personal­ IV’S and made me chew up ly trusted in Jesus Christ as four aspirins and multiple your Savior. You do not nitro pills under the tongue have to go through life while I was in extreme pain, “scared to death of death.” I remember looking up at God told the Israelites, in my wife and telling her that Deuteronomy 30:19 to “I was scared.” “choose life.” I tell you the “Scared of dying?” she same. asked? What will tomorrow “No,” I responded, “just bring into your life? Think scared.” about it. I don’t fear where I’ll Gary Goris GARAGE SALE Sept. 2 5th-2 6th 9am-5pm 10928 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville Luella J. Faulkner Edmond L. Bennett NASHVILLE, MI - Mrs. Luella J. 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Wednesday, September 23 Burrito with sauce, refried beans, broccoli, banana Thursday, September 24 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, spinach, apple. Friday, September 25 Pork chop, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, applesauce, animal crackers. Activities Calendar Monday, September 21Hastings: Card Making 9 am?, Tai Chi 10 am.; TV Strings 10:30 am.; Painting Group 1 pm.; Bridge 1 pm. Woodland: Skipbo. and Shuffleboard. H,WJSI Reminiscence. Tuesday, September 22 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 am.; Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Brain Works 1-2 pm.; Zumba 5:15 pm. Wednesday, September 23 - Card Making 9 am.; Music with Sam 10:30 am.; Adopt A Pet 11 am-12:30 pm.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 pm. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, September 24 - Line Dancing 9:30 am:; Barcroft’s Music 10:30 am. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, September 25 Hastings: Exercise 9 am.; Bingo 10 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 am. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 19,2015 — Page 5 There’s life in standing for a cause To the editor: An obscure government clerk in Kentucky has been jailed for refusing to issue a marriage license to two men. The outpouring of hate towards this woman should astonish me but, although it saddens me, I am not sur­ prised. Someone who stands up for their beliefs at any cost vS; S; is admirable to us. Such persons have made their marks on history and many are the stuff of which legends are made. But, in our present time, the parade music dies off when the per­ son stands up for their reli­ gious beliefs or, even worse, their Christian beliefs. One woman in Kentucky Letters to the Editor stood up for what she believed, but wait. A Muslim stewardess has made the news because she refused to serve alcohol on the flight she was working. There is a difference between the paths these women, and others like them through the ages, have chosen. I wonder ifthese two women feel more alive than Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues ever before because they stood for a cause according to the dictates of a conscience that has been shaped by a law higher than themselves. What the rest of America? If America’s people choose God over self, a higher law than their own, and a cross over the restless pursuit of Low-priced prescriptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. Well help you feel better! ^HOMETOWN-] JLUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI Staple Valley •pharmacy­ IE KIND TO EVERYONE regular hours • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.852.0845 • toll free 877.852.2601 . fax 517.852.0461 www.maplovalleyrx.com 852-0882 att Monday;Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm jl. www.hometownlumbermi.com dnfcmC ®Htt V■ HOURS: Open 7 Days 6am to 8pm J 1 Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! LaBBB Obt n II ml -SffiEpisttpKhi ' S WOLEVER’S Real Estate k Qi) al My tt; ■Gar "THtHtFORT, AS qOD’S CHOSEN PEOPLE, HOLY AND DEARLY LOVED,CLOTHE Elsie E. Wolever Broker Res. (517) 726-0637 YOURSELVES WITH COMPASSION, KIND* 135 Washington P.O. 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. krK Sunday Service 10 a.m. Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.........................................11 a.m. P.M. Service.................................................... 6 Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Wed. Service............................... Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Wednesday Evening: Phone:(517)852-1783 Worship.................................................. 7 p.m. e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH - Everyone is Someone Special.' For infor­ GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.................................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship........... 11 a.m. Evening Worship ... . 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting......................................7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline 4 Church Roads (2 miles east of U^6 on Baseline) niffy Church Service........................... ....... 9 a.m. Sunday School........................... 1030 a.m. Located on the comer of State and Washington streets 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship.......................................... 11 Children's Sunday School: 930 a.m. Evening Worship........................................... 6 Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. .6:45 p.m. Night Service. ...11:00 a.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass................................... 9:30 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI Phone: 543-5488 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ................... 11 AO a.m. Holy Communion 795-2370 or 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. Traditional 1928 Book of 810-986-0240 Phone (269) 963-7710 10:00 a.m PASTOR 11.-00 a.m ........ Fellowship PEGGY BAKER AH Are Welcome! 630-8 p.m. Wed. VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH both spiritually and physically. Sunday School ............... 10 A.M. Service.... ......... 11:15 P.M. Senrice.... 6 p.m. . Mickey Cousino . Certified Lay Minister 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 am. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon PASTOR KAREN KINNEY south KALAMO Comer of Kalamo Highway WEST BENTON CHURCH & Ionia Rd. (non-denominational) CHURCH Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship.............................. 830 We seek to feed the hungry, PASTOR GEORGE GAY AWANA. Church Phone: 517-726-0526 (comer M-79 & BarryviHe Rd.) MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday Evening Service................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service................ 6:30 p.m. Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. 6043 E. M-79 Highway. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Worship Service............................................ 11 Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 4 miles west of Nashville Youth Groups, Bible Study (517) 726-0258 Church Service for all services. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 8593 Cloverdale Road 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. 108 North Main, Vermontville KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 110 S. Main St, VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH ........................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 (Nursery Provided) Hastings PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH United Methodist Women: Worship............................................. 9:45 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, 517-652-1580 Common Prayer used MARC S. LIVINGSTON 203 N. State, Nashville Worship.......................................... 11:15 a.m. . For more information call: Parsonage: 517-852-0685 PASTOR and many other activities. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Senrices: Worship Service.............................. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School.................. Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Wednesday Family Wednesday Evening: If*. If* 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. (269)945-9554 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, 11 a.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT . 6 p.m. IB- Call 304 Phillips St., Nashville 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville P.M. Worship mation call 1-269-731-5194. HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Children's Classes, Sunday: massage therapy Ask for Our Sales Dept. A.M. Worship MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where I* -COLOSSIANSLILWV Nashville, Ml 49073 girts ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose s2SS 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School..i....................... 9:45 a.m. PATIENCE' Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & B.W CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE NESS, HUMILITY GENTLENESS AND ifaflP tftebeCinaNmter * hardest heart is unmoved by the tears of someone who is genuinely suffering. The real challenge for most of us is to be kind to someone who is attacking us, or belit­ tling us, or treating us with contempt Then we have to fight against our “animal nature” and resist the urge to hit back physically or verbally, and nothing is more natural than to hit back when we are being attacked. But nothing is more Christian than to turn the other cheek and to counter harsh words and abuse with kindness and love. Contrary to the wis­ dom of the world, turning the other cheek is not weakness but in reality requires ' great strength of character and long-suf­ fering patience. Our duty as Christians is to be kind to everyone, not just those who are kind to us. There is no great merit in being kind to those who are kind to us. The real test is whether you can be kind to those who mistreat you. One way to do this is to realize that everyone is struggling. There is a popular quote these days, often misattributed to Plato, which says it very nicely: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.’ Indeed, everyone struggles, and we should look upon everyone as need­ ing our help, even if they may not know it. -Christopher Simon 113 N. Main Nashville (517) 852-9700 Country Kettle Cafe their capricious wills, will they feel more alive? Will they be more alive? Ginger L. Drake Nashville a.m Sunday A.M. Worship. 1030 a.m. Evening Worship....... ....... 6 p.m. 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 900 a.m. Wednesday Evening at 6 p.m.: Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR JEFF SWIFT PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN (517)852-9154 269-763-3120 Phone 616-765-5322 131. �Page 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, September 19, 2015 Magic descends upon Putnam The magic of a famous book senes came to life at Putnam District Library on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Harry Potter Party, said Assistant Director Laura Scott. The grounds of the library were transformed into Hogwarts classrooms where charms, the dark arts, potions, flying, and herbology instruction were taught. Attendees first stop was at Olli vander’s Wand Shop a* a necessary step m their magi­ cal journey. “Patrons were transformed from mere muggles into wiz­ ards and witches as they per Jordan Thornton receives wand building advice from “Professor" Kayla Thornton. formed magical spells, creat­ ed potions with Hogwarts professors and fought off dementors with their beauti­ fully crafted patron us." said Scott. New wizards were treated to candies and chocolate frogs at Honeydukes Sweet Shop. They were also given Butterbeer, Pumpkin Juice, and special greens from Hagrid’s veggie patch. The library is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 pun., Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check out the library’s Maple Valley's Seth Gurd steps in to try and get the ball away from Stockbridge’s Facebook page for pictures Justin Schray during Wednesday’s GLAC contest at Fuller Street Field in Nashville. and the website at www.put- (Photo by Perry Hardin) namlib.org for future events for all ages. Lions still chasing first GLAC soccer victory Kaelynn Brown poses for her Azkaban mugshot. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ soccer team dropped a pair of hard-fought Greater Lansing Activities Conference contests this week. The Lions were downed 3- 1 by visiting Stockbridge Wednesday in Nashville. The Panthers took a 1-0 lead in the first half on a goal by Christian Wagner, off an assist from Zach Lonchar. The Lions tied things up in the second half, only to see the Panthers strike twice in the final ten minutes to secure the win. Wagner scored each of the final two goals for Stockbridge, first winning the race to a through ball in the Lion end to get into posi­ tion for a shot and the second came in the box, off an assist from Jacob Spadafore. Stockbridge upped its record to 5-6 overall and 3-3 in the GLAC with the win. The Lions are now 0-7 in the conference with the loss. Olivet topped the Lions 4- 2 Monday at the home of the Eagles. Olivet got a goal and an assist from Diego Tagliazucchi, ah Italian exchange student in his first Maple Valley freshman Carson Hasselback carries the contest with the Eagles. ball through the midfield with a Stockbridge defender on TLhek Lionsd reMturn dto a cthion his back Wednesday at Fuller Street Field in Nashville. at Lakewood Monday, then (Photo by Perry Hardin) will be at Leslie Wednesday. Lunch & Learn Join us to learn about the critical benefits of Advance Funeral Planning, followed by informal questions and answers. Monday, September 28lh 12:00 noon Charlotte Library - Spartan Room 226 S. Bostwick Street | Charlotte, Ml 48813 Please call to reserve lunch and a seat by September 24, as reservations are limited. 517.543.2950 Thawte Joseph E. Pray, Licensed Funeral Director/Manager 401 West Seminary Street | Charlotte, MI 48813 ] 517.543.2950 www.prayfuneral.com 10484 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, September 19, 2015 — Page 7 Tractors, quilts, more part of Charlton Park harvest festival Old-time farm machinery, a quilt show, demonstrations, cider and steamed apple samples and hands-on activi­ ties will be among the extras next weekend at Historic Charlton Park, which on any given day provides a glimpse into rural life in the 1900s and endless photographic opportunities. The Barry County Steam, Gas and Antique Machinery Association and Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club are joining for the sec­ ond annual Fall Harvest Festival Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25 to 27. Activities run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. “We’ve intentionally designed this event with families in mind, carefully creating various activities to promote having fun while observing our rural heri­ tage,” said Daryl Cheeseman, Charlton Park Gas and Steam Engine Club president. Complementing the display of tractors and farm machinery such as balers and threshers will be a quilt show in the park’s Carlton Center Church. Quilts will be in a variety of sizes and colors, ranging from machine-made to hand-stitched, individual­ ly crafted to community or group-assembled quilts. Sheep shearing and a shear-to-shawl demonstra­ tion of the process of trans­ forming wool into yam will be in the gas and steam bam. Volunteers stationed in the park’s historic village will be offering pumpkin painting, demonstrating flax spinning, giving out apple cider and steamed apple samples, and demonstrating how ropes and broom are made. In addition, the park’s .black­ smith shop will be operating Saturday and Sunday. Food vendors will be serv­ ing festival favorites, and a swap meet and flea market will take place daily near the gas and steam bam. Registration and on-site camping is free for exhibi­ tors. The historic park will be humming ter the tune of antique tractors and old-time farm machinery. A tractor parade will take place each day at noon, com­ bined with a transfer sled tractor pull at 1 p.m. Saturday. Ribbons will be awarded to the top finishers. Spectators may want to bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating during these events. The tractor parade route has been extended from last year’s show. Com husking, blower demonstrations and thresh­ ing will take place at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. and after the tractor parade Sunday. Tractor games Friday and Sunday will begin at 1 pjn. Pumpkin painting for kids will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 am. to 3 pjn. Sunday. Teen driver safety emphasis may yield big rewards For more than 30 years, car crashes have been the leading cause of teen deaths, said Ed Gold, advertising director for State Farm Insurance. To help stop this trend, State Farm has develop the Celebrate My Drive program which is designed to engage teens and the adults who influence them to have sup­ portive and positive conver­ sations about safe driving. Maple Valley High School’s entrepreneurial class is teeming up with State Farm agent Tai Gearhart to promote the Celebrate My Drive campaign. This year the class will submit a 30 second video to be filmed at the Maple Valley Schools fall homecoming parade, tailgate party and football game Friday, Sept. 25. The parade starts at 5 pm. in Nashville, and the tailgate party will ran from 5:30 to 7 pm. next to the entrance of the football field. Free hot­ dogs and water, a bouncy house, face painting, music, tailgating games, safe driving activities will be offered. High schools that register are in the running for a share in millions ofdollars in grant awards, and may be one of two private concerts by indie-pop siblings Echosmith, known for its hit single ‘Cool Kids,’ said Gearhart. During the 2015-16 high school year, State Farm is collaborating with Echosmith as part ofits annual Celebrate My Drive program. The pro­ gram, which initially began in 2012, emphasizes the pos­ itives of safe driving and cel­ ebrates teens across the country for their,dedication to safe driving habits, like Drive2N2® which stands for two eyes on the road and two hands on the wheel. In 2014, more than six million safe driving commitments were made by teens. “It was only a few years ago that some of us were getting our driver’s licenses and we remember that excit­ ing time,” said Sydney Sierota, lead singer of Echosmith. “Safety for teen drivers is a major issue today, so we’re thrilled to be work­ ing with State Farm on Celebrate My Drive’ to encourage safe driving during teens’ first years behind the wheel. We hope through this program, we’ll bring awareness to this important issue and poten­ tially help save lives.” This year’s celebration puts teens and their high schools front and center. From Oct. 12 starting at 8 a.m. through midnight Oct. 25, high school administra­ tors can submit their schools’ creative proposals addressing JOIN OUR PROFESSIONAL TEAM AT A FAMILY OWNED PHARMACY \Ne are looking for hard working, mature, energetic people with their CphT or pharmacy/medical experience. Background in customer service a pilus. CLOSED SUNDAYS, EVENINGS & HOLIDAYS Please send resumes to 838 4th Avenue, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 — No Phone Calls Please — teen driver safety issues in their communities via www. celebratemydrive.com. Submissions are to include creative elements showcas­ ing the key program mes­ sage, #Drive2N2. Once the proposals, including photos and videos, are submitted and finalists identified, the public will vote on their favorite entries. The voting process is open toany United States resident age 14 and up, beginning at 1 a.m Nov. 9 and will remain open through 11 p.m. Nov. 13. “Getting a driver’s license is an awesome opportunity for a teen, but is also a huge responsibility for themselves and others they share the road with,” said Gold. “Building this relationship with Echosmith allows us to connect directly with the young adult audience to remind them to #Drive2N2. As the leading auto insurance company in the U.S. for over 70 years, we want all teens and all drivers to drive safely. Our Celebrate My Drive pro­ gram encourages teens to understand that driving safe­ ly is cool and can save lives, while they celebrate the opportunity and the freedom that comes from learning to drive.” For official rales, visit www.celebratemydrive .com. A scavenger hunt for chil­ dren — with a chance to win free toys — will be from 1 to 4 Saturday and from 1 to 3 pan. Sunday. New this year will be story time featuring farm-related books, for about 10 to 15 minutes every hour, begin­ ning at 1 pjn. both Saturday and Sunday. “Bring the entire family and enjoy a beautiful fall weekend while you take a walk down memory lane,” urged Lisa Coe, secretary of the Barry County tractor club. Daily admission to the event is $6 for anyone age 13 and up, and $4 for children 5 to 12. Children 4 and under are admitted free. Chariton Park is between Hastings and Nashville, north of M-79, at 2545 S. Chariton Park Road. For more information, visit www.charltonpark.org. 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M-43 Hwy., Hastings For information contact the office directly, call the Spectrum Health Pennock Physician Referral Line at 269.945.1749, or visit spectrumhealth.org/pennock 10250 �Ptgt 8 — Just Say ’ht MvartaeC n the Maple Valley News' Saturday. September 19.2015 Memories of the Past Strict ordinance once ruled local pool and billiard halls This “Memories of the Past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Sept. J7, 1985. Portions also were in a sim­ ilar column June 9.1981. Some 79 years ago. when billiard and pool halls were enjoying peak popularity in Nashville, the village fathers enacted a law Io control local game rooms. On April 23. 23 1906, the council adopted Ordinance 19 “regulating the keeping of billiard and pool rooms. bowling and ball alleys and other resorts of a I ike charac­ ter. within the corporate lim­ its of the village ...” The 1906 ordinance called for a $25 annual license fee to be paid by keepers of plac­ es “wherein the public art permitted to play at billiards, pool, bowling, cards or any other games.” Furthermore, the council had to be convinced that the potential licensee was of “good moral character” before approval was granted Stipulations of the law for­ bade any person under 21 WOOD FOR SALE The Village of Nashville will be taking sealed bids on the wood acquired from the recent tree removals done on village property. All bids must be received by October 8, 2015 by 4:00 pm. Bring or mail all bids to the Village Office at 203 N Main, PO Box 587, Nash­ ville, Ml 49073. They will be opened and the high­ est bid accepted at the council meeting scheduled for October 8, 2015. For more information or to see the wood please contact Scott Decker at 517-852-9571. years of age to be present in, or to hang around a gaining place. In addition, the ordi­ nance mandated that no intoxicating liquors of any kind be sold in the gaming rooms. Doors that led directly to places where spirits were sold were to be kept “locked and securely fastened at all times.” No access from a gaming room to a saloon was permitted under the newly enacted village law. Licensees were to keep and maintain their halls so that the public “shall be required to pass out of doors in order to enter any place wherein intoxicating liquors are sold or drank.” Hours of the gaming rooms also were regulated by the ordinance. No Sunday operation was permitted. On all other days the places had to close at 9 p.m. When closed, the keepers of the establishments were required to “raise or remove all cur­ tains, screens and other obstructions” so that a clear view of the interior could be obtained from outside. Punishment for violating any provision of the ordi­ nance was “a fine of 10 dol- Flexfab1 Engineering trust. Around the world.”1 Buyer Flexfab LLC, one ofWest Michigan's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, is a growing global, lean manufacturer, ISO 14001, AS9100, and TS 16949 certified quality supplier of flexiblee hose, ducting and connectors to the Heavy Duty Truck (HDT), Aerospace, Rail, and'Automotive Industries. Currently we are seeking a Buyer for our Hastings, Michigan facility. 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Email resume with salary history via: hjLadsljaflexfab.com Attention: HR Flexfab is an Equal Opportunit)' Employer, Veteran and Disability friendly When this place opened as Scheldt’s saloon in late 1904 it was described as “the most elegant establishment between Grand Rapids and Jackson.” The temperance movement via “local option” ended its saloon status in 1908. In this 1914 photo, it houses a restaurant and later became the first location of Mary White’s popular Main Cafe. The building was razed in 1959 for the Fargo Station. “What’s the matter of getting a big tent, putting it over the town and calling it a tab­ ernacle?" asked The News in an editorial stand against disenfranchisement of pool rooms and the local option law in 1908. This circa-1910 photo of Nashville’s Main Street shows a southward view of the business district as it appeared when the tem­ perance movement was still a controversial topic. lars or any less sum in the discretion of the court, together with all costs.” Failure to pay could bring imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceed­ ing 20 days. The Nashville council also retained the right to revoke any license in case of violation. Lewis Lentz, scion of the family that founded Lentz Table Company and a promi­ nent figure in that firm, was village president when the ordinance was adopted in 1906. L.E. Slout signed the instrument as clerk. The new law came at a time when Nashville’s saloons were fast falling into disfavor in a countywide temperance movement. Nashville’s enterprising liveryman Charles J. Scheldt became one of the best remembered early 20th cen­ tury saloon-keepers in the village. In late November 1904, he moved into new quarters on the west side of South Main Street. An event noted by The Nashville News, “CJ. Scheidt opened his new saloon Tuesday. Those who attended say it is quite the most elegant estab­ lishment between Grand Rapids and Jackson.” Remodeled and redecorat­ ed, Scheldt’s former quarters became a pool and billiard room and lunch counter operated until the fall of 1906 by W.E. Buel. Scheidt later took it over. In 1908, nearly a dozen years before national prohi­ bition, the temperance ax fell on Nashville as part of a countywide shutdown. “Thursday night marked the closing of saloons in Barry County,” noted The News May 28, 1908. “On that day 19 of these places went out of business in the county, three in Nashville. George McWha will go to Vermontville where* he and his partner own a saloon. Whiteman has not yet decid­ ed what he will do. C.J. Scheidt will continue the pool room and sell lightning rods on the side.” The saloons were closed BRUSH PICK UP The Nashville DPW will be picking up brush on September 21 st, 28th & October 5th, and 12th. Please have brush piled behind the curb. Ifthere are no curbs in front of your house place brush on the shoulder ofthe street Please do not pile brush in the streets. These will be the only dates that we will pick up brush until next spring. Please do not place brush out before September 21st or after October 12th. PLEASE DO NOT PUT OUT LEAVES AT THIS TIME WE WILL BE PICKING LEAVES UP STARTING OCTOBER 26TH. Thank you for your cooperation. Nashville Department ofpublic Works. DEMOLITION BID The Village of Nashville is seeking bids to re­ move the building at 109 N. Main Street Bids may be dropped off at or mailed to the Village Office, 203 N. Main St, PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073. Please contact the Nashville DPW Di­ rector, Scott Decker at 517-852-9571, to receive the specks for the removal process or with any questions. All bids must be turned in before 4:00 pm on October 8, 2015. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 19,2015 — Page 9 Among the “gaming rooms” controlled by Nashville’s Ordinance 19 was Irland’s pool hall and lunch room, opened in the north portion of the Gribbin Block shortly after it was constructed in late 1908. Proprietor Bill Irland, behind qounter in white shirt and derby hat in this circa-1916 photo, was chief cook for the mostly sandwich menu. His son, Ray, also helped out. (Note dog in center of photo. A spittoon and potbellied stove are located nearby.) LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has een mae e con ons oof been made inn the conditions a mortgage made by Heather D. Brass, Allen L. Brass, wife and husband, to Mortgage Electron­ ic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lend­ er's successors and/or assigns. Mortgagee, dated November 29, 2004 and recorded December 8, 2004 in Instrument Number 1138329, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by PNC Bank Bank, National As­ , sociation, by assignment. There is i claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Five and 57/100 Dollars ($104,235.57), including interest at 5.75% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTO­ BER 1,2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A parcel of land in the Northwest quarter of Section 12, Town 2 North, Range 7 West described as commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 12, thence East 24 rods, thence South 38 rods, thence West 24 rods, thence North 38 rods to the place of beginning, containing 5.7 acres more or less, excepting the South 9.5 rods. The redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the re­ demption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The fore­ closing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your dam­ ages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered 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 m buys the property at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemp­ tion period. Dated: August 29,2015 Orians Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-011976 by a unique political maneuver known as “local option.” Probably no other topic was more widely debated in the county that year. The News took an editorial rial stand stand on on the the issue issue, “Local option, disenfranchisement of the pool rooms, a curfew ordinance in contemplation ... Say, what’s the matter of getting a big tent, putting it over the town and calling it a tabernacle?” Except for the saloons, Nashville’s business com-munity was growing by leaps and bounds in 1908. In August, work was moving along rapidly on the new Gribbin block while Joseph C. Hurd, erstwhile photographer, bicycle and auto mechanic, was study study-­ ing plans for the Hurd building, which he was to commence constructing in the fall on the east side of Main Street. The Gribbin building rising on the east of Main was commonly called the Nashville Club in recognition of the large social meeting rooms featured on its upper floor. The main level was designed to house three individual stores. The first tenant of the north portion of the new concrete block building was William Irland. He established a pool hall and short-order restaurant there about 1909. Irland’s place was a Charles J. Scheldt, (left) shown with his wife and son, Walter, sold lightning rods on the side after the 1908 “llocal option” law reduced his saloon to a pool hall in a political move that closed 19 Barry County taverns in one day. A prominent local citizen, Scheldt had owned a successful livery stable operated in connection with the Wolcott House hotel on South Main Street. In 1904, he built what was called “one of the prettiest homes in Nashville” at 206 S. Main, adjacent to the inn. man’s domain, a popular gathering spot for players of billiards and cards. Sandwiches were the mainstay ofthe menu, and Bill did the cooking. The place may have lacked a woman’s touch. “I remember that there were cockroaches so big they could carry you off,” joked the late Vem Staup in a 1981 interview when he recalled seeing the place as a young man. Another who remem­ bered Irland’s place in the mid-1920s was Adolph Douse Jr. ofNashville. He was in high school at the time, but worked as an apprentice at Fumiss Drug Store before going on to become a registered phar­ macist and later owner of the store. “Irland’s pool hall was a very popular place,” said Douse. “It was the only place in town where there was any recreation. He noted that the crowd there was primarily older men, and the proprietors were quite careful about admitting young folks. “Even in high school, I didn’t feel in place going there,” said Douse, who with a fellow employee would stop in for supper after closing the drug store late on Saturday night. “We could get a ham­ burger and a cup of coffee for 15 cents,” said Douse. “It was the only place in Nashville to get a lunch in the evening.” The hamburgers were cooked in a large iron skil­ let filled with lard that was used over and over. “It was almost as ifthey were french-fried,” laughed Douse, but he added that the hamburgers were very tasty. He recalled the "potbel­ lied stove in the center of the hall, the two or three pool tables and the smokefilled room. “The air was pretty blue on Saturday night,” com­ mented Douse. He said that when he used to go there, Irland’s son, Ray, was helping with the cooking and operation of the place. In September 1926 The News announced that William Irland had sold his lunch counter. He died in January 1929, and his son, Ray, now also deceased, relocated to Lansing. Sam Couch of Hastings soon bought the hall. In later years, the place became a saloon, but in Irland’s day no spir­ its were sold there, in accordance with Ordinance 19. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 10694 VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE COUNTY OF EATON, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2015-09 AND SUMMARY OF THE REGULATORY EFFECT THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that on September 10,2015, at a regular meeting ofthe Village Council of the Village of Vermontville, County of Eaton, Michigan (the “Village”), held in the Village Hall, the Village Council adopted an ordinance, Ordinance No. 2015-09, to amend Chapter 2 ofArticle 1 of the Village’s Code of Ordinances (the “Code”) relating to connection to and use of the Village’s sanitary sewer system. The principal provisions of Ordinance No. 2015-09 can be summarized as follows: Section 1 ofthe Ordinance amends Section 2.2 ofthe Village Code to add the definition of two terms: “dry well” and “footing drain.” Section 2 of the Ordinance amends Section 2.6A. of the Village Code. Under amende Section 2.6.A., it is impermissible to discharge storm water, surface water, ground water, roof runoff, sub surface drainage, cooling water, unpolluted air conditioning water or un­ polluted industrial process waters to the Public Sewer. A property owner is prohibited from connecting or maintaining a connection ofa footing drain or sump pump to a Public Sewer and all footing drain or sump pump water must be discharged to a Storm Sewer or dry well.’ Section 3 of the Ordinance amends Section 2.8 ofthe Village Code to specify the power and authority of Village inspectors with respect to connections to and use of the Public Sewer System. Pursuant to the Ordinance, any person who applies for and receives sewer services from the Village shall be deemed to have given consent for Village sewer inspection activities including entrance upon that Person’s property. Section 4 of the Ordinance amends Section 2.9.B. of the Village Code to allow the Vil lage to cancel connection permits or discontinue sewer service to a property for violations of the provisions of Chapter 2 of the Village Code including, but not limited to, non-pay­ ment of Sewer Rates and Charges and discharges to the Sewer System that violate Section 2.6 A ofthe Code. Section S of the Ordinance amends Section 2.10 to add a notice and claim procedure for property owners to file claims with the Village if a property owner experiences a “Sew­ age Disposal System Event,” as defined in the Ordinance and Act 222 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2001, as amended. A property owner is not entitled to compensation unless the property owner notifies the Village of a claim of damage or physical injury, in writing, within 45 days after the date the damage or physical injury was discovered by the property owner, or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have been discovered by the prop­ erty owner. Section 6 of the Ordinance amends Section 2.11 of the Village Code with respect to th sewer rates and charges for connection to and use ofthe Sewer System. Rates and charges include a Readiness to Serve Charge, User Charge, Inspection Fee, and Miscellaneous User Charge. Rates and charges may be modified by resolution of the Village Council from time to time. Sewer Rates and Charges that are unpaid are a lien on a property served by the Sewer System, which if unpaid may be collected in the same manner as delinquent taxes. Section 7 ofthe Ordinance adds a new section, Section 2.12, entitled “Enforcement,” t Article 1, Chapter 2 of the Village Code to set forth the Village’s enforcement mechanisms for violations of the provisions of Chapter 2. The Village’s enforcement remedies include, but are not limited to, abatement of a nuisance, issuance of municipal civil infractions, and notices to cease and desist. Section 8 of the Ordinance provides for the severability of the Ordinance in the event portion ofthe Ordinance is determined to be unenforceable. Section 9 of the Ordinance provides for the repeal of any existing ordinances or resolu tions that are inconsistent or conflict with Ordinance No. 2015-09. Section 10 ofthe Ordinance provides that the Ordinance or a summary of its provision must be published in a local newspaper ofgeneral circulation in the Village following adop­ tion and further that the Ordinance becomes effective upon publication of the ordinance or summary in the newspaper. A copy of Ordinance No. 2015-09 may be inspected or purchased at the Village office, 121 Eastside Drive, Vermontville, Michigan, during Village office hours. Dated: September 10,2015 VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE �Page 10 —Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, September 19,2015 Olivet hands Lion varsity football its fourth defeat Maple Valley’s CJ Davis (13), Evan Adrianson (14) and Nick Allwardt team up to bring down Eagle quarterback Delbert Redfield on a run in the first half Friday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Olivet scored on a 59-yard touchdown run by Chase Martin on its first play from scrimmage and went on to a 33-0 win over the Maple­ Valley varsity football team Friday. The visiting Eagles tacked on two more touchdowns in the first quarter, one on a 33-yard pass from quarter­ back Delbert Redfield to Brendan Pugh and a second on an 11-yard pass from Zane Fleming to Wyatt Smith. Olivet added a 10-yard Maple Valley’s Evan Adrianson hands the ball off to Trent Carpenter during their touchdown pass from team’s GLAC loss against visiting Olivet Friday. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Redfield to Freddy Fuentes with 3:16 left in the first half, MOST OFALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVENEEDS then tacked on a 14-yard touchdown run by Martin with a minute to go in the ACE AUTO REPAIR& From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts 517-726-1500 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Mon.Tri. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 Come see all our Great Products Whispering Pines Archery — Full Senrice Pro Shop Xpedition Bear ' Xcentric ! Ifyou’re looking for a , I sweet shooting bow withppeed, look no further - come and , shoot one! 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Maple Valley falls to 0-4 overall with the loss, and 0-2 in the GLAC. Olivet is now 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the conference. Olivet will face Lakewood, the only other team with an undefeated league record in the GLAC Friday at Lakewood High School. The Vikings defeated Springport 61-42 Friday night to improve to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in the conference. Franklin Ulrich led the Maple Valley offense in its Lion spikers score a split at Springport Tri The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team split its two matches at the Springport Tri Thursday. The Lions scored a 16-25, 25-23, 15-6 victory over the host Spartans, after falling 25-12, 25-11 against Vandercook Lake. Megan Bonney led the Lions with nine kills on the night, and Emily Morris and Michaela Johnson added seven each. Brooklyn Scott, recently up from the junior varsity, contributed 21 assists from the setter position. Taylor Medina had a teamhigh 11 digs. Emily Morris and Bonney had two aces each on the night. The Lions dropped a close Greater Lansing Activities Conference contest . at Stockbridge Tuesday, falling 27-25,25-18-25-21. Rachel Morris had four kills to lead the Lion attack, and was one of three Maple Valley girls with two aces. Emily Morris had two and Emma Franklin had two too. Emily Morris also added six assists and 12 digs. Medina led the Lions in digs with 14, Johnson added seven and Tia James six. The Lions went 1-2-1 Saturday at the Webberville Tournament, falling to Morrice 25-14, 25-17 in the Silver bracket semifinals. Maple Valley beat Lansing Eastern 25-9, 25-16 and split with Portland 25-27,25-15 in pool play, while also falling 25-13, 25-16 to the hosts from Webberville. Rachel Morris had 13 kills, Bonney 11 and Johnson ten to lead the Lion offense. Lion head coach Sarah Carpenter was pleased with her team’s passing through­ out the day, especially from Franklin and Medina. She added that her team also got a “phenomenal” performance from Scott in her first varsity action. Scott finished the day with 36 assists and five kills. Maple Valley is at the Battle Creek Central tourna­ ment today, then will be home for a GLAC match with Olivet Tuesday. DOBBIN S CO^±TE Z~t VUIVIt'LEI K AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes 4r Models © JEFF DOBBIN’S LOCATED I JUST SOUTH OF| HASTINGS । ON M 79 ! HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, September 19,2015 — Page J I Youngsters boost Lion girls’ team in their first meet The Lions got some rein­ forcements Monday. Maple Valley freshman Hailey Bolton finished among the medalists, placing 14th wjt|j a tjme of 24 mjn_ utes 49.65 seconds at the Thornapple Kellogg Invitational in the Yankee Springs Recreational Area at Gun Lake. Lion freshman Cassie Linn and sophomore Katie Cheeseman each were run­ ning in their first cross coun­ try races too. “They will make great contributions to the team as the season progresses,” said Maple Valley head coach Tiffany Blakdly. “ Our returning runners from last year all set their fastest times at this course. We also had six girls run their fastest times of the season.” Linn was 23r^ in 26:05.87 and Cheeseman was 281*1 in 27:39.99. That trio finished first, second and fourth - among the Maple Valley var­ sity girls’ cross country run­ ners Monday. Lion sophomore Carlee Allen was 24th in 26:30.5 and senior Payton Schrader was 30^ 27:56.0. The Lion girls were third among the four full Kellogg Division (small school) teams Monday. West Catholic took the title with 24 points and Hopkins was second with 34. The Lions finished with 74 points, followed by Libertas Christian with 116. Parchment, West Michigan Aviation and Grand Rapids Track Club runners also took part in the race. GR Track Club sophomore Ashleigh Blom won the Kellogg girls’ race in 21:06.87. West Catholic junior Kteri Mills was sec­ ond in 21:11.72. West Catholic’s top seven runners all were among the first 13 girls across the finish line, and the Falcons had ten of the top 20 finishers. The GR Track Club edged West Michigan Aviation 39-40 atop the boys’ stand­ ings. West Catholic was third with 54 points, followed by Hopkins 125, Parchment 145, Maple Valley 161 and Libertas Christian 170. Bobby Haskin from West Catholic won the race in 17:14.64. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: Ail real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ Maple Valley sophomore Katie Cheeseman races along the edge of Gun Lake during the Kellogg Division girls’ race at the annual Thornapple Kellogg Invitational Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s boys did an outstanding job, with six of the team’s seven runners recording their best times of the season. ' “We had discussed work­ ing on personal record times and pushing hard through the second mile,” Blakely said. Jacob Brighton finished in less than 20 minutes for the first time this year, placing 24th in 19:57.03. Teammate Drew Allen wasn’t too far behind, in 28th wjjp, a tjme of 20:32.8. Allen set a new per­ sonal record with his time. The Lion team also had Wyatt Baird 39th in 21:22.8, Nathan Baird 54th in 23:04.1 and Dawson Gusey 66th in 24:53.8. Here are the results from the Delton Invitational held at the Gilmore Car Museum on Thursday, September 17, 2015. The Lion ladies kept shav­ ing time off Thursday during the Delton Kellogg Invitational at the Gilmore Car Museum. Bolton was a medalist, placing 21st in 23 minutes 34.8 seconds. Linn was the next Lion in, placing 38*h in 25:42.2. Carlee Allen was right behind her, her, placing placing 391*1 391*1 in in 26:03. 26:03. Mikayla Brighton beat her former personal best time by over a minute to place 41st in 26: 20.4. Cheeseman was the fifth Lion in, placing 51st in 27: 26.3. “The girls’ team had a fan­ tastic outing at the invitation­ al,” said Blakely, “8 out of 12 girls ran personal best times despite the heat of the day. “ The Lion team also had Payton Schrader (27:31.3) and Audrey Reid (30:13) take about 20 seconds off their former best times. Detroit Gospel group will sing at Gresham UMC gal 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, 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 viola­ tion 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 num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Everyone is invited to attend when the Masters of Harmony sing at Gresham United Methodist Church at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 27. The group, living legends of Detroit Gospel music, originally formed in 1953, and are best known for their a capella music rooted in African American spirituals ofthe deep South. They have performed with many notable people in the music industry fostering a bridge between the old and the new, minister­ ing to young and old, alike. Group members include founder Thomas Kelly, Neal Lewis, David Greer and O’Brian Walker. Gresham UMC is at 5055 N. Mulliken Road in Charlotte. For more informa­ tion, call 517-652-1580 or visit the website, www. greshamumc.org. “It’s great for the girl’s Wyatt Baird 55th in 21:29.47 but was five minutes faster confidence to see the times and Nathan Baird 74^ in than he was at the same meet get faster and faster,” Blakely 22:40.83. a year ago and took a minute added. Coach Blakely was also off his personal record time The Lions’ Greater very pleased with the perfor­ from Monday. Lansing Activates mance of senior Payton “His continual hard Conference rivals from Rourke. He Was the eighth work in practice is really Olivet put six girls in the top Lion to finish, so he didn’t payin g off in his races,” 16, led by juniors Morgan count in the team scoring, coach Blakely said. Greenman and Teona Feldpausch who placed fourth and fifth respectively, to win the day’s champion­ ship with 43 points. Hopkins was second with 67 points, followed by Hastings 69, Delton Kellogg 109, Pennfield 132, Paw Paw 157, Maple Valley 173 and Comstock 216. A pair of freshmen led all the girls, as Hopkins’ Laura Velderman won the race in 20:42.59 and Pennfield’s Mallorie Haaksma was sec­ ond in 20:52.09. Hastings’ junior Katherine Weinbrecht was-third in 21:42.95. It was a trio ofjuniors atop the boys’ standings, with Paw Paw’s Lewis Tate run­ ning away from the pack to win in 16:4033. Hastings’ Sam Johnson was second in 17:36.42 and Comstock’s Travon Blakely third in 17:42.28. Johnson led the Hastings’ boys to the championship, finishing with 57 points. Paw Paw was second with 71; followed by Comstock 78, Pennfield 80, Delton Kellogg 118, Hopkins 150, Olivet 170 and Maple Valley 209, Kelloggs ville NTS, Fennville NTS and Galesburg-Augusta Maple Valley sophomore Wyatt Baird makes his way NTS. along the peninsula at Gun Lake during the annual . “Jacob Brighton and Thornapple Kellogg Invitational -Monday afternoon. Logan Valiquette just missed (Photo by Brett Bremer) out the top 25 to medal, how­ ever, both are now below 20 minutes and are continually improving even improving even with Valiquette battling an injured back,” coach Blakely said. “I couldn’t be happier with the Registration starts at 8:30 • Sale at 9:30 a.m. direction the team is going.” Furniture, Appliances, Tools Six Lions set new personal best times at the meet. Jacob Brighton was 29^ in' 19:45.38 and Valiquette KHL7775 WI-66 Hwy., Lake Odessa 30th in 19:51.61. 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SERVING VOU Daniels Funeral Home Carl’s "Our Family Serving Yours ” SUPER MARKETS of Nashville Your Hometown Grocer 517-852'1991 SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 9200 East M-79 Highway, Nashville, Ml 49073 Scott A. Daniels—Owner/Director phone 517-852-9712 cell 269-838-1575 fax 517-852-9797 117 N. Main Street 517-852-9207 f9EnVuV F 109 S. Main Street 517-852-1830 www.danlelsfuneralhome.net Hair- Nails ‘Tanning 207 N. Main Street • 517-852-0313 fdk For yourconvenience, please use back entrance FRIENDS OP GARDEN CENTER & LANDSCAPING 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 5715 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 MUSSER'S SERVICE & AUTO SALES Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street 517-852-0790 inHOMETOWNj [J LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State Street 517-852-0882 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Shield of Service 735 E. SHERMAN ST. (517)852-1910 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 NHUHMtniice (269)948^9369 www.murraysasplian.net Nashville Family i DENTISTRY# by Shari Carney Staff Writer Main Street in Nashville has been the home of Musser’s Service & Auto Sales since its inception 33 years ago. They offer a full service center with four bays and they have added auto sales. Ron Musser and his son Rowdy started the business which has since expanded to include adjacent land which allowed for the addition of service bays. One of the bays is reserved for quick lube changes and another larger one for recreational vehicles and trucks. The business continues to be family owned and operated. Twin sons, Andy and Allen work there, as does John, Rowdy’s brother. Frank Purchis, though not related, is like family with 31 years invested; Andy has 15, John, 13 and Allen, 10. Rowdy and Allen are certified in Automotive Service Excellence and Allen has State Masters certification. Rowdy said, “we’re all certified mechanics.” Musser’s was the first service station in Barry County to offer E85 ethanol. The current price is $1.66 per gallon and may be used in flex fuel vehicles. Local com is used to make the fuel. "That’s about as homegrown as it gets,” said Rowdy. Tires by Master Craft and Firestone are featured but other manufacturers are available. The folks at Musser’s say they do it all from oil changes to overhauls and everything in between. They offer quality Napa Auto Parts and often same-day service. Napa has been in business over 80 years and boasts over 375,000 parts. Inside Musser’s are shelves of auto supplies including brakes, rotors, brake lines, anti­ freeze, batteries, wipers and more. “Hot rod people come from all over for custom pipe bending,” said Rowdy. Need a refurbished used car? Musser’s has them. This week choose from an ‘03 Town and Country, 116k miles for $4,400 or an ‘04 Impala, 88k, for $3,800. They also have an ‘07 Grand Caravan, 103k at $4,800. They even supply the license plates. As members of the Nashville Route 66 Business District Rowdy said he loves it. “We’d be lost without our local businesses,” he said. “Like Hometown Lumber. And we should all be shopping at Carl’s. We go to all the restaurants.” * Rowdy said they pride themselves on cleanliness and the floors are scrubbed nightly. Musser’s is located at 106 S. Main. The service department is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fuel is available as early as 6:30 a.m. call 517-852­ 9446 for more information. GREAT NORTHERN BOWHUNTING COMPANY 201 N. Main Street 517-852-0820 Hickey Electric, Inc. 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 Meet the staff of Musser’s Service & Auto Sales (from left) Frank, Andy, Allen and Rowdy Musser and Frank Purchis. OIL a PROPANE, INC. 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 Mvp maple valley pharmacy 219 N. Main Street 517-852-0845 Did you know Musser’s has a full range of supplies for vehicles, including tires? If not on their shelves they will get it for you. Often in the same day. Mulberry Fore Golf Course & Banquet Center 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 Full Service Center • Auto Sales "We Keep You Moving’ Oil Changes ■ Gas - Tires • Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00.517-852-9446 106S. Main Street 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 PENNINGTON Bobcat & Backhoe 207 N. Main Street 517-852-9910 DANCE STUDIO VYr Family Medicine A/Maled with Pannock Physician Network 6203 Streetzide ‘Pizzeria, NASHVILLE free delivery up to 5 miles 225 N. Main Street Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair Shane Gillean 204 S. Main St. Nashville, Ml 517*852*3161 smglllea@yahoo.com 119 N. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 39, September 26, 2015 Nashville man arraigned in “horrific” criminal sexual contact case by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A 69-year-old Nashville man faces federal and local charges after investigators found hundreds of thousands of images and approximately 3,000 videos of child sexual­ ly abusive material. With the number ofphotos and videos found, Nashville Police Chief Chris Koster and Barry County Prosecuting Attorney . Julie Nakfoor-Pratt are asking other potential victims or people who may know of David Carl Heinsen potential victims, to come forward and call Nashville of possession child sexually Police, 517-952-9866. Koster said in his 30-plus •abusive material and four years in law enforcement, counts of criminal sexual this is the worst case he has conduct in the first degree ever investigated, consider­ each with a child younger ing the magnitude of evi­ than 13 years old. “This victim was the inno­ dence and the egregious nature of the images. Some cent of the innocent. It’s hor­ ofthe images depicted scenes rific,” said Koster. The vic­ of torture, according to tim was a young girl who has Downs Syndrome and limit­ Nakfoor-Pratt. David Carl Heinsen, of ed vocabulary, so she was Nashville, was arraigned in unable to communicate what Barry County District Court was happening to her from 1988 to 1990. before Judge Michael In addition to the local Schipper Wednesday after-: noon. He is being charged in charges, Heinsen also faces Barry County with one count federal charges of receipt of child pornography and pos­ session of child pornography. He will be held in the Barry County Jail on $1 million cash bond each on the two case files in Barry County. If convicted, Heinsen could face life in prison on each of the criminal sexual conduct charges. According to NakfoorPratt’s office, evidence has been sent to the Michigan State Police Computer Crime Lab, Homeland Security and U.S. Customs for forensic examination. The forensic examination has so far revealed 650,000 images and approximately 3,000 videos of child sexually abusive material. The images, videos and magazines depict chil­ dren of all ages, including toddlers. Many of the images show children being sexually abused and tortured. Nakfoor-Pratt said she was unable to charge Heinsen with torture because of a sixyear statue of limitations on torture cases. And if the charges hadn’t been first-de­ gree criminal sexual conduct charges, the statute of limitaSee ARRAIGNED, page 3 Asbestos inspection authorized by Nashville Village Council by Shari Carney Staff Writer At the Nashville Village Council’s meeting this week (Lori Courtney and Henry Felder absent), council members unani­ mously agreed to pay $2,400 to BDN Industrial Hygiene Inc. from Portage for an asbestos inspection on the village owned prop­ erty at 109 Main St. This building is slated to be razed and a walkway installed in its place. At the Sept. 10 meeting, Courtney, also a member of the Nashville Route 66 Business District, invited council members to the first Taste, of Nashville to be held in Riverside Park Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Area restau­ rants are selling buttons, presale $2, and $4 day of event. She said there will a horse pull at 1 p.m., free kids games and bounce­ house and flea market. A couple of activities will continue Sunday Oct. 4, with a mini horse pull and flea market. , Department of Public Works Director Scott Decker spoke of “a very low level” of contamina­ tion at the bus garage due to underground storage fuel tanks. “It’s been there many years,” said Decker. He advised the council mem­ bers to have a conversation with Pat Powers, Maple Valley Schools 'mainte­ nance and transportation director and Michelle Falcon, MV superinten­ dent. “We’re not the responsi­ ble party so we shouldn’t bear any cost,” said Decker. “The DEQ considers this area ‘not hazardous,’ but no one should be putting a drinking water well there ... it’s time to get it sealed up and done.” Police Chief Chris Koster said the new evi­ dence room is nearing com­ pletion. He said a grant came through for six police vests for $4,200. This was a 50/50 grant. “It came at the right time because the vests expire in November,” said Koster. Regarding speed control in the village the chief rec­ ommended a device be placed on the speed limit signs which gives a readout of speed. He said they are in use in Prairieville. “It makes you pay atten­ tion,” he said. Patti Branham, on behalf of the planning commis­ sion, said they have been compiling, “a list of things we’d like to see happening in Nashville.” She then said they’ have been talking about board walks, pedes­ trian crossings, bike trails, a pedestrian bridge to Putnam Park and a fishing pier. Branham commended the council members for having a conversation about a museum for the village. “I hear there’s a lot of interest in doing good things in the village,” said Branham. President Mike Kenyon invited Branham to plan on bringing a report to the first council meeting of the month. At the 'meeting Sept. 10 council members (with Johnny Hartwell absent) unanimously approved: • The appointment of Shari Carney to the Putnam District Library board effective Oct. 1. • Maple Valley youth Soccer league to use the Riverside Park fields for the fall league schedule. • The payment $153,674 for September bills. Balanced calendar discussed at school board meeting District receives $20,000 from anonymous donor by Shari Carney Staff Writer As she presented results from the balanced calendar committee at the school board meeting of Sept. 14, Superintendent Michelle Falcon suggested public edu­ cation may need to look at new models of delivery. “Times have changed and thus our educational delivery system should change as well,” said Falcon on behalf of the committee which was represented at Monday’s meeting by Falcon, Pat Powers, maintenance and transportation director, teachers Laurie Pettingill, Anya Letson and Angel Christopher, teachers and Jenna Bums, Eaton Regional Education Service Agency and Parent Advisory Council representative. “A balanced calendar is a system that allows for builtin opportunities for enrich­ ment and remediation,” explained Falcon. “It is a concept to reorganize school sessions to reduce summer learning loss and instead have breaks throughout the year. It is not 365 days of school with no breaks. It is 180 days of legislative­ ly-mandated instuction with intermediate breaks through­ out the school year.” The committee found the following common threads in data from schools that have adopted a balanced cal­ endar: continuous instruc­ tion and learning, less sum­ mer learning loss, quicker intervention, higher atten­ dance, decreased discipline referrals and fewer teacher substitute days. Statistics from Flint Beecher Community School District showed improve­ ments in many areas as evi­ denced by the results of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program scores for the fall of 2012 before implementation and one year later after implementation. The scores rose in each area tested — math, third grade, went from a score of 12 to 18; fourth grade, 9 to 31; fifth, 7 to 14; reading, third grade, 40 to 43; fourth, 32 to 67; fifth 38 to 53; sixth 30 to 51; writing, fourth 12 to 33. “ERESA had a balanced calendar and Charlotte is seriously looking at it,” said Falcon. “If , they do, Potterville will too.” “I’m a big proponent,” said Pettingill. “We will have a bigger, possible, power push with breaks throughout the year.” “Olivet is really excited about it too,” said Bums. “We need to be ahead of the curve,” said Christopher. After discussion, it was decided to continue talks on the feasability of implemen­ tation. Air conditioning con­ siderations were mentioned as well as transportation and athletic contest consider­ ations. In other business, falcon said an anonymous donation of $20,000 has been given to the district to fund The Boot. The Boot, manufactured by Lockdown Company, is a security device which will be installed to the base of class­ room doors. Elementary buildings will be the first to receive it followed by the jrJ sr. high building. The board members also unanimously approved: • The MV International Club trip to Mackinaw City. • Tim Burd, delegate, for the Michigan Association of School Boards and Brian Green, alternate. • Jenna Bums, representa­ tive, for the Eaton Regional Education Service Agency and Julie Nelson, alternate. • A three year contract for lawn and athletic field ser­ vices to GDH & Sons LLC for Sept. 20lo June 30,2016 — $66,520; July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 — $81,420 and July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 - $83,049. • The resignations of Kami Collier, para-professional at Fuller Street and Brian Lincoln, teacher at the jrJsr. high school. • The hiring of Kari Braden, para-professional at Fuller; Katherine Boyd, sec­ ond grade teacher; Sara Ellithorpe, kindergarten; Dean Wieber, jr./sr. high math; Tanett Hodge, sixth grade English language arts; Tiffany Teftt, third grade; Teresa Woodman, adminis­ trative assistant for transpor­ tation; Debra Butler, jr./sr. high Spanish; Ted Koch and Jema Cowles, bus drivers. A moment of silence was observed in recognition of the loss of Dennis Rodeman, a 1999 Maple Valley gradu­ ate, at the school board meet­ ing Sept. 14. Rodeman, a firefighter with the City of Lansing, was struck and killed by a motorist in a hit and run offense Wednesday, Sept. 9. Todd Gonser, jr./sr. high school principal and Marty Martin, teacher and varsity football coach attend­ ed the funeral the following Wednesday on behalf of the district. In This Issue • Construction of new fire station a possibility • Free drinking well water screening is Sept. 23 • Camo Kickoff yields big returns for football program • One goal enough for Vikes to get.second win over Lions �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 26,2015 Construction of new fire station a possibility by Patti Farnum Staff Writer A committee of residents of Vermontville Township residents has been formed to investigate the possibility of building a new fire station following discussion that has taken place at past township board meetings. The station that stands now was built about 1970, although even the limitations in today’s fire safety world still make it more convenient than the old one that was housed in the bottom of the opera house. The station was built after the purchase of a Dodge tanker in 1968 which would not fit in the station. The constrictions also left no choice but to empty the lyater and store it outdoors, until an extra bay was added to house HofweCooldn' /Jack £ Judy's \ ^Country S Kettle afe NashvilleFriendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! it. The fire department is fac­ ing a shortage of needed space. The need for fire engine and ambulance items continues to grow with no signs of reversing. During maintenance as well as repairs, vehicles must be worked on outside, in all kinds of weather. “We feel that it is import­ ant that the new fire station remain in its current location, centrally located in the township and village.,” says Vermontville Fire Chief Matt Emery, “to act as a center­ piece of activity in the com­ munity and to promote the downtown area.” The goal is to design and construct a larger fire station to house all vehicles to serve the folks of the area and Friday Night Specials All-You-Can-Eat Cod, Perch, Shrimp, Clam i Strips or Catfish Saturday Night Specials Featuring Prime Rib,( 113 N. Main Nashville BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork & Dressing 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM members of the department. Emergency Medical Technician in Vermontville, Ryan Bums, told the board EMS has been asked by Maple Valley Schools to be on hand at all football games this year. In other business covered, several observations were made that lots of activities are coming up for people to get out and enjoy the crisp, fall weather, before snow begins to fly. See related arti­ cle on Eaton County Parks. Don Cook, store manager for Hastings Walmart, and associate Cindy Cook flank Board Trustee, Rita Miller third grade teachers Tiffany Tefft (from left), Natalie Donovan, Amanda Aauvenshine. reported the library received The teachers are among 34 elementary teaching staff to receive gift cards from a huge shipment of free Walmart. books, paying only for the shipping of 75 cents per book, and has started to inventory them. There will be a pre-Hal­ loween Trunk-R-Treat at the Lion’s Club Oct. 24, from 4 to 7 pm. for all the children Don Cook, store manager ute the cards and thank the nizes teachers use a lot of of Vermontville Township. Free hotdogs will be avail-ofthe Hastings Walmart, pre­ teachers for all they do. their own money. When we sented $50 gift cards to Casteel is an alumni.of MV heard about Maple Valley able. reopening a school we knew “Believe it * or not, Maple Valley elementary Schools. “Every year Walmart this was the district that could Halloween is the one holiday school teachers this past the elderly really like,” said week. Cook brought along foundation allows us to give use the help.” trustee Gary Goris. “They fellow associate Cindy gift cards to teachers,” said like to have kids coming to (Hanson) Casteel to distrib- Cook. “The company recogtheir door. Ifwe have it in the park, they won’t go oh Main Street. They won’t go on South Main. We’ve tried it before, and it doesn’t work out and we don’t want to take that away from them.” All dinners include Soup & Salad Bar elder law ATTORNEY TOP SIX REASONS TO HAVE "THE INHERITANCE TALK Speaking openly with your children about the sensitive topics related to your estate planning and retirement plans can be difficult. After all, your estate plan is an intensively private matter. However, discussing these matters with your children may prevent confusion and resentment in the future. Over the next few articles, we will discuss six reasons why sharing your estate plan with your children may be a good idea. Here are the first two: 1. Avoiding Sibling Rivalry. Failing to discuss your choices with your children may create tension and uncertainty amongst siblings. When naming a personal representative of your will, a trustee of your trust, or an agent under power of attorney, clients often relay to me concerns about “being fair” to their children and not wanting to “single out” one child over another. I advise clients to discuss these concerns with their children. Make it clear that being a Power of Attorney or Trustee is NOT an award or a sign that a child is more important than another: Rather, the child selected for these duties is often based more on intangible factors (location, education, “good with numbers”) than on the child’s relationship with the parent. Sharing this rationale □E www longstnvtcMcrlaw.iom with your family often-times clarifies the role and diffuses any unnecessary confusion or rivalry. 2. Clarifying Preconceived Ideas. Children often underestimate their parents’ net-worth. They also may have preconceived ideas about to whom assets such as farms, vacation homes or investment properties may be devised. While discussing your net-worth with your children may not be necessary, it may give your children greater piece of mind to hear your plan regarding specific assets, especially pieces of real estate. Meet with a qualified elder law attorney first to discuss your different estate planning options. Once your estate plan is in place,jt may be a good time to have “the talk” with your family. In the next article, we will discuss two more reasons to open up about your estate plan: Avoiding Probate and Taxes and Explaining Your Intentions. To get started on your estate plan, give us a call today for an office or home-visit. LONGSTREET ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING P.C Elementary teachers recieve gift cards Free drinking well water screening is Sept. 23 The Eaton Conservation Samples from drinking hoses before collecting the District and the Michigan water wells will be screened sample; do not sample Agriculture Environmental for nitrate and nitrite. The through a hose. Rinse the Assurance Program will screening is open to every­ sample bottle and lid thor­ sponsor a free domestic one who uses a personal well oughly in the water to be drinking water well screen­ for drinking water. Bring sampled; then fill and cap the ing Wednesday, Sept. 23 samples to the 551 bottle. from 1 to 4 p.m. Those that Courthouse Drive, Suite 3, in • Label the bottle clearly wish to have their well water Charlotte. This service is for with name, date, and the well screened for nitrates, free of private drinking water wells name (cottage well, mom’s charge, can bring water sam­ only. Public water supplies well, etc.) using a waterproof ples to the Eaton Conservation are tested regularly. A special pen. District Office. bottle is not required for this • Keep the sample dark screening. Any small clean and cold (on ice or refrigerat­ jar will work and one ounce ed) until it is dropped off: of water is enough. Results are confidential Follow the directions and available onsite as well below. *Samples must be less as information on what to do than 48 hours old for a valid should nitrite or nitrates be nitrate result. present. Ifpursuing Michigan • Pick a tap that supplies Agricluture Environmental water that has not run through Assurance Program verifica­ any treatment devices (water tion, bring water samples in The Nashville Route 66 softener, carbon filter, etc.). for screening. If no nitrates Business District is hosting An outdoor faucet works are detected there may be an exemption from having to Taste of Nashville featuring well. • Run the water for 20 to pay for nitrate sampling at Good Time Pizza, Jack and Judy’s Country Kettle, Moo- 30 minutes before collecting. the state lab. Ask Jen Silveri ville Creamery,, R&D’s, This will give the pump time for more details at the Eaton Chuckwagon, to flush the water pressure Conservation District Office, Shirley’s tank and plumbing for a valid 517-543-1512 ext. 5 or email Simply Sweet and Two J’s. sample. Disconnect any jennifer.sil veri @ mi .nacdnet. Food will be served s Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Riverside Park behind the stores on Main Street. Buttons, required to sample 66 the food, are available for $2 pre-sale and $4 the day of the Antiques, Collectibles, Oddities event. Other activities include a horse pull, bounce house and Saturday, Oct. 3 • 9am - 4pm children’s games and light entertainment by local musi­ 2Q/- OFF Storewide cians. Flea market vendors are omplimentary 4 ROUTE 66 SODA Apple Cider NOW AVAILABLE! welcome. Contact Janette Brodbeck, <£• Donuts 5 Flavors available 616-890-9908, for more 220 N. ALain. St,, NasFixnCCe information. 517-852-9080 A mini-horse pull will be Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm www.66uniqueantiques.weebly.com Sunday, Oct. 4, at 1 p.m. in "Qetyour antiquefio^on !M66" the same location. Taste of Nashville will feature food, fun and horses Unique Antiques �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 26,2015 — Page 3 I Putnam Park polished DeBolt brings home two awards One of the Nashville Lions Club #4581 ’s service projects is Putnam Park. Members meet monthly to remove sticks and trash, wipe tables and sweep the floor of the pavilion. Lions Dave Mace, Ray Ashcraft, Diane Davis, Bernie Garvey and Dennis Warner pose for a photo after recently cleaning the park. (Photo by Pat Warner) Vermontville artist Judy DeBolt (left) is named the People’s Choice winner at the Eaton Art League’s Annual Frontier Days Exhibition. DeBolt also won first and third place awards for her oil paintings, Sunrise in the Forest and Lake Michigan Sunset, respectively. Carol Callahan poses with her oil painting, Cash, which is the event’s respecvey.aroaaanposesweropanng,as,wcseevens second place winner. (Photo submitted by Jill Cortright, -president of the Eaton Art ARRAIGNED, continued from page 1 League) Tamo Kickoff’ yields big returns for football program ; lilt®? 4 i M!n* ®it it lmB tk v' M^itatlBk •W EoiMi lid Mid- ■? ® aic wti h z^dtafHajii 5'. Ht. tth 'lAltetaikdta ssa [wfc SitHEidor ■K rimi®? ,JQ E U '&?M“ is ddl|(ti™|^fl .jj: aa a si 16^ I1* tfjlH It Ttii- The Maple Valley Gridiron Club hosted a fundraiser entitled Camo Kickoff at Mulberry Fore in Nashville this past Saturday. The event generated over $8,000 for the high school football pro­ gram. Tony Hansen initially thought of the idea to com­ bine hunting with football, said Kelly Adrianson. Paul Adrianson, Kelly’s husband, was the emcee. Varsity foot­ ball coach Marty Martin was the auctioneer. Coaches, players, friends and family dressed in camou­ flage and submitted bids in the silent and live auctions which included a tree stand, an eight-hour guided fishing trip, MV alumni jerseys and helmets. Auction items were donated by business owners and community members. Prizes were awarded for best dressed. Jack DeGroot and Dylan Steele were declared the winners by applause from the crowd. The club members are thinking of making Camo Kickoff an annual event. Officers are Deirdre Bennett, Best dressed winners at the first Camo Kickoff are president; Kathy Card, Jack DeGroot, holding a trophy, and Dylan Steele, who vice-president; Kelly wins a camo hat. (Photo by Deirdre Bennett) Adrianson, secretary and Sara Martin, treasurer. tions would have expired on those, as well. The victim’s mother vowed she will work with law enforcement and the prosecutor’s office to change the torture limitation law. “It’s absolutely horrible someone can do some things to this degree, especially to someone with developmental disabilities,” said the mother, whose name is not being released to protect the victim. “It literally took my breath away when I found out they arrested him,” she said. “After all these years. Finally.” Koster located the victim and family even though they have moved. The mother said the ordeal over the decades has tom her family apart. She, her husband and her son were all accused of the abu­ sive nature toward the daugh­ ter. “Child Protective Services investigated us. They accused us of these horrible things,” said the mother, “We had to defend ourselves, and it tore our family apart.” She said she and her hus­ band divorced. 269-945-9554 er 1-890-870-7085 T EM PUR-PEDIC SEPTEMBER SPECIAL tr ui co SHOPPING 133 S. 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He was a neigh­ bor who sometimes baby-sat her children. “I don’t want to see him get out of prison, ever,” said the mother of the victim. “I don’t want any other family to ever have to go through this.” In addition to the $1 mil­ lion cash bond, Heirtse'n was ordered to not have any con­ tact with anyone younger than 18 years old, have no contact with the victim or her family, and not be allowed any computer or Internet use. A probable cause hearing is set for Sept. 30 in district court. Nashville !EH.. EXPRESSStop Call for Maple Valley News ads Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience “My husband wouldn’t have anything to do with his daughter. It took my daugh­ ter’s, dad away from her,” she said. In July, Koster began investigating a complaint involving chid sexually abu­ sive material found on a computer in a local floral shop Heinsen’s family owned. Film was located by family and- turned over to authorities. The photos show the victim being sexually abused by the suspect, as well as tortured. Heinsen may have tried to hide him­ self from the film, but family identified him as well as their kitchen in the photos. Search warrants conducted on the suspect’s home revealed numerous images, videos and even old maga­ zines. Due to the multitude of images and their global nature, Koster contacted the Department of Homeland Security for assistance and has been working with Special Agent Karl Vlietstra. During the investigation, Koster confronted Heinsen, who reportedly admitted that the child sexually abusive $39995 Serta FRIGIDAIRE • LG G E • O R EC K •. AMANA m �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 26,2015 From the Fulpit 'Paupers and Pebbles' Steven D. Greenfield Data-driven results lead to bright future HASTINGS, MI - Steven D. Greenfield, “Buff”, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015 at Borgess Medical Center in by Jeff Byrne, District Assessment Coordinator Kalamazoo. GuestWriter Steve was bom November Maple Valley Schools has begun" to focus on data driven 17,1954, the son ofDewayne instruction. This involves analyzing student data and creating and Margaret (Matson) class and student plans so that all students; will master the Greenfield. Steve graduated curriculum in all areas. This is a time consuming task for from Hastings High School teachers to accomplish and still have time to teach. Maple in 1973. He was on the Valley has modified a teaching position to coach teachers in varsity football team ' and data and assessment of student learning. earned a full ride scholarship Tests have been added to monitor student growth. The to play football at Ferris field; son Eric (Rachel) grandchildren Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills and State University before he Greenfield; unfortunately had a leg injury who he loved so much, Northwest Evaluation Association assessments, help staff to and could not follow through Easton, Brayden, Aerabella, focus on instructional adjustments during the school year Sophia, and Preston. His sis-: instead of waiting for annual state results . These assessments to college. In 1975, Steve married ter, Becky (Dennis) Cooney; also allow us to use data for each student to individualize their Karen Case with whom he brother Brad (Shelly) Green- learning needs. Reports from the Dibels testing or NWEA testing are had two sons, Chad Dewayne field; sisters, Teressa Green­ in 1977 and Eric Steven in field, Nancy (Duane) Clow, important and will help to drive curriculum decisions. Data 1979. Over the years, Steve Terry (Julie) Greenfield, Jer- focused improvements will help lead Maple Valley to the had several jobs, including ry (Kathy) Greenfield, Shei- bright future that it has always had the potential to reach' Flexfab, working for Karen’s la (Ron) Prucha; as well as 14 nieces and nephews, and brother on a farm, Felpausch Foods, Family Fare, Cappon many great nieces, nephews Oil, and Hastings Area and other close family and Schools, and for three friends. A celebration of life summers in a camp store Shelbe Klebs, college able to sign up to meet with a at Mackinaw Mill Creek service Will be held at advisor for Maple Valley recruiter from each school. County Chapel Church in Campground. Schools has announced sev- They will hear an admissions Steve enjoyed the outdoors. Dowling on Friday, Oct. . eral College recruiter visits: presentation and be given 2, 2015 from 5 to 8 pm. A He started hunting at an early The University of Michigan materials to help them make age, and passed "that love graveside service wfil be held will be at the high school decisions about each school,” onto his two boys which he at a later date With family and Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 9 am.; said Klebs. shared many hunting seasons close friends. Per our fathers Central Michigan University .College application week with. His other hobbies request, cremation has taken Thursday, Oct. 8, 1:15 pm.; Will be Oct. 26 to 30. The place so there will be no included camping With “the Eastern Michigan University week Will be devoted to helpgroup”, yard work, cutting viewing service. Monday, 6ct. 12 at 8:30 am.; ing students fell out college Contributions, if willing, wood, golfing, arid playing may be made to Country Alma College Wednesday, applications. Representatives basketball with his oldest Chapel ape Church urc in n Dowling ow ng, Oct. 14, at 8 am.; Davenport from Olivet College and grandson, Easton. Steve was preceded in to help with the chicken BBQ University Monday, Oct. 19 Ferris State University will at 10:40 am.; Cornerstone be present along with Klebs death by his father, Dwayne in the fall. Funeral arrangements have University Tuesday, Oct. 20, to assist students with the in 1966, and his mother, Margaret in 2002, as well been entrusted to the Daniels at 8:55 am. and UM - Flint application and answer admissions questions. as his great niece, Sydney Funeral Home in Nashville. Friday, Nov. 13, at 9:30 am. “ Interested students will be For further details please Anderson in 2005. Steve is survived by his visit our website at wwW, son, Chad (Melissa) Green- danieisfuneralhdnie.net College and university recruiters will be visiting Maple Valley Assembly of God to host evangelist From The Desk of Jeff Hynes President Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. “Experience makes the difference" Fuel Facts Now that fall is officially here we would like to remind ev­ eryone that this is a great time to have your fuel tanks filled. Prices have remained stable throughout the summer months, but as we approach winter and the grain drying season, prices have a tendency to spike. Inventories of Propane are at very good levels across the United States; however, most of the supply is located in the Western United States. We rely heavily on the pipeline infrastructure to deliver propane to the Midwest. In times of high demand the pipeline simply can’t get propane to the Midwest quick enough to meet demand. 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Aditorial 1.1988 Evangelist Stephen Evans will be speaking at Nashville Assembly of God Sunday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. Evans is the'founder and president of Light. of Life international, an internation­ al evangelistic ministry and former personal assistant to missionary-evangelist Reinhard Bonnke. Evans has held city-wide evangelistic campaigns in Central and South America, Latin America and the Caribbean for over a decade. Thousands have attended the services in soccer stadiums, city boule­ vards, and castle grounds. He has written part of his life story in the book Fire Starters and Rain Crusaders. It will be available in limited quan­ tities before and after the ser­ vice. Nashville Assembly of by Pastor Dan Smith Vermontville Bible Church John G. Wendel and his sisters were some of the most miserly people who ever lived. Their parents, had left the seven children an unbelievable inheritance, more money than they could ever spend in a lifetime. And, they spent almost none of it. John was able to influence all but one of his six sisters to never many. He lived with his five unmarried sisters in a very modest home in New York City for over 50 years. When the last sister finally died in. 1931, her estate was valued at $100 million. That was quite a chunk of change back in 1931. The only dress that last sister owned Was one she had made herself, and she had worn it for 25 years. For their whole lives, all of them had lived like paupers. How strange; And yet, many of us do the same kind of thing every single day' God loved us enough to send His Son Jesus, who died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin, so that we might be absolutely forgiven, and to make it possible for us to have a relationship with God today, as well as eternal life, heaven, when we die. There is no greater joy than being in a right relationship with God. Jesus put it this way John 15:11, “These things I have spoken to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy might be made full,” The context of “these things” that Jesus spoke about were knowing Him personally and maintaining a close relationship with Him. We have an opportunity here, to know God, to experi­ ence His power, His purpose, and His joy. God has revealed himself through the Bible, and through his son, Jesus. The Bible is God’s love letter to us. He invites us to read it, to find out who God is and what he has done for us. We. have the ocean of God’s riches available, and yet many of us are content to pick up the pebbles along the shore. It is time to. dive in and to discover a God who really cares. NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Sept. 27 Sept. 28 Sept. 29 Octi Oct. 4-11 God is located at 735 Reed St. in Nashville near Carl’s Oct. 5 Supermarket. For more infor­ mation call 5.17-852-9819. Oct. 6 Free market coming to Vermontville Oct. 7 Oct. 9-11 Oct. 12 The First Congregational Oct; 15 Church of Vermontville is Oct. 17-18 holding its first “Free Market” Saturday, Oct. 3, from 9 am. to 3 pm. at the church on 110 S. Main St. The market will be held in the church base­ ment with clothing, house­ hold goods, many miscella­ neous items and baked goods, all available for free to those 100 who attend. The public is wel­ come. For more information, contact Pastor Chris Gillies at 1 906-748-0560. Speed Horse Show, 9:30 am., Expo Center General Leaders Enrollment Meeting, 6: 30 pm., Expo Center Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 am., Expo Center National 4-H 'Week and National 4-H Science Week Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pm., old Hastings Public Library (Community Room) Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pm., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Livestock-Developmental Committee Meeting, 7: 30 pm., Expo Center Rabbit, Cavy and Poultry Workshop, Kettunen Center 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6 pm., Emmanuel Episcoapl Church in Hastings Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 pm., Expo Center 4-H Visual Arts, Crafts, Sewing and Textiles Workshop, Kettunen Center Maple Valley Arms 106 Lentz, Nashville, MI 49073 and 2 Bedroom Apartments • 32 Units-rent based income • Stove and refrigerator furnished fjAatifc (y^u to our family and friends for celebrating Russ’s 90th birthday and also our 69th Anniversary and making special memories. Russ & Betty Parr Section 8 & MSHDA accepted 517.852.0852 V TTY/TDD-dial-771 This instituion is an equal opportunity provider and employer View our website maplevalleyarms.com �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 26,2015 — Page 5 Eaton County parks have a variety of offerings SSs SSs. SS Swiss' vJSJSkS S‘'*«* f*SSs 'WH MtllfMlWiife fsifcStaf.HubjIz Isal tabs Estfelh .fyu..Et[ijta u^MS# id a) Color cruise ledges tour The Color Cruise Festival is a one-way ride on the river boat in Grand Ledge from Island Park to Fitzgerald Park Saturday, Oct. 10, or Sunday, Oct. 11, at 1:30 p.m. Join park naturalist, Jackie Blanc, will describe the scenic and historic sights on the cruise and narrates the walk back along the Ledges frail. At the Fitzgerald Park, there will be the opportunity to explore the Nature Center and join Blanc for the 45 minute historic walk back to Island Park. Cost for the boat ride is $4 per person. There is no charge for the guided walk on the ledges. Tickets for this or other boat tours may be purchased at Island Park during the Color Cruise Festival week­ end — Oct. 9,10, and 11. For more information, contact the Grand Ledge Chamber at 517-627-2383, or visit the website at www.grandledgechamber.org. Bicycle color tour The 29th Annual Family Bicycle Color Tour will be Saturday, Oct. 10. Two dif­ ferent tour routes are avail­ able. Route one leaves from Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge at 10 am. and travels to' the Country Mill on Otto Rd. This is a 12 mile one­ way ride or a 24 mile round trip ride. Cost for the Fitzgerald Park ride is $3 per adult, $2 per child (12 and under), or $8 per family. Route two departs from Fox Park in Potterville at 11 am. to the Country Mill. This is a 4 mile round trip ride. Cost is $2 per person or $8 per family. Participants may wish to bring additional money to shop at the Country Mill. Advance registration is rec­ ommended. For more infor- mation or to register, call (517)627-7351. Fall foliage walk There will be a fall foliage walk at Bennett Park in Charlotte Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 5:30 p.m. Individuals, families, and youth groups are invited to experience the fall colors of Michigan’s woodlands and learn about the flora and fauna of Eaton County. Plan to meet at the front parking lot by the restrooms. This program is suitable for all ages; Cost for the walk is $2 per person or $5 per family. A reduced youth group rate is available. Advance registration is rec­ ommended. For more infor­ mation or to register call 517627-7351. Fox Park observatory offerings Fox Park Observatory will open its doors for public observing on these Friday and Saturday nights, Oct. 9 and 10 from and Oct. 23 and 24 from 8 to 11 p.m. Observation nights will not be held on nights with more than 30 percent cloud cover. Call the observatory at 517-645-6666 during public viewing hours to check sky conditions. These events are suitable for people of all ages. The program fee is $2 per person or $5 . per family payable on site. The observatory is located at 3979 E. Gresham Highway in Potterville. It is an open air observatory so dress appropriately for the weather, bring mosquito protection, and wear sturdy footwear for the 200 yard walk to the observa­ tory. Local area astronomers will be on hand during public viewing nights to answer questions about the night sky. For more information, visit www.eatoncountyparks. org or call the park office at 517-627-7351 and “Like” Fox Park Observatory on Facebook. Auditions sought for Idol Charlotte and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Sept. 28 Grilled chicken, potato salad, pickled beets, orange, bun. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Baked potato bar, chili, bacon, cheese, tossed salad, jello with fruit/whip. Wednesday, Sept. 30 Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, com, broccoli/ cranberry salad, banana. Thursday, Oct. 1 Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, tropical fruit. Friday, Oct. 2 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, cauliflower, tossed salad, apple. The Charlotte Performing Arts Center is seeking audi­ tions from area vocalists for Charlotte’s Idol competition. The winner will receive a $500 contract to be the open ing act for Three Men and a Tenor in December. The top three acts will be featured artists during the summerr 2016 concerts on the square in downtown Charlotte. The judges panel includes Donny Brown, formerly ofThe Verve Home Delivered Pipe and Chuck Colby, Three Cold Menu Men and a Tenor. It is open to Monday, Sept. 28 all ages. Video auditions Sliced turkey with should be submitted by cheese, bun, Wednesday, Sept. 30, to cheddar IdolCharlotte@.gmail .com. coleslaw, peaches. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Complete details are available Chicken pasta salad, on www.charlotteperformingpickled beets, tropical fruit, artscenter.com. snack bar. Wednesday, Sept. 30 Breakfast bread, cottage cheese, pineapple, fruit juice. Thursday, Oct. 1 Taco salad, Mandarin oranges, macaroni salad, tortilla chips. Friday, Oct. 2 Turkey pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus sections, cookie. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Sept. 28 Baked chicken thigh, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, orange. Ttaesday, Sept. 29 Potato chicken pollock, roasted potatoes, green beans, roll, fruit cup. Wednesday, Sept. 30 Goulash, com, broccoli, raisins. Thursday, Oct. 1 BBQ chicken thigh, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, banana, fruit and grain bar. Friday, Oct. 2 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, cauliflower, peas, apple. • New & Used Tires • Brakes • Batteries • Mufflers • Oil Changes • Struts • Shocks • Engine Repair • Diagnostic Service Activities Calendar Monday, Sept. 28Hastings: Card Making 9 arc.; Tai Chi 10 arc.; Music with Sam 10:30 arc.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H.W,N Reminiscence. Paid RSVP for ArtPrize. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 am.; Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Brain Works 1-2 pm.; Zumba 5:15 pm. Wednesday, Sept. 30 Card Making 9 am.; Music with Sam 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 pm. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Delton: Sept. Birthdays; Reminiscence. Thursday, Oct. 1 - Line Dancing 9:30 ami; Barcroft’s Music 10:30 am. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. RSVP Oktoberfest. Friday, Oct. 2 - Hastings: Exercise 9 am.; Bingo 10 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 am. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Tuesday - Friday 10 - 6 Saturday 9-2 FlA/ty, FtoweXA, & Gl^tA, 234 North Main Street, Nashville, MI, 49073 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 ________________616-374-1200_____________ 6774 517-588-8585 • fb FishyFIowers&Gifts Call for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 , 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 faglAltS>W 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 infor­ mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School................................ 1 10 am. Sunday: AM. Worship.................................. 1 1 am. 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 (2n^eseaAofU-EEmBaseEne) Church Service................................... 9 a.m. Sunday School.......................... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR PEGGY BAKER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ P.M. Worship ........... .11 a.m. . 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship.............................................. 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 am. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 MARCS. LIVINGSTON Phone:543-5488 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-7264)526 Sunday Morning Worship: 930 am. Children’s Sunday School: 930 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 am. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)7264)258 10: 00 am. Church Service 11: 00 am. ....... Fellowship Ail Are Welcome! .9:45 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-9864)240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service......................... 930 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 am. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship........................... 830 am We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Service.. :15 am. P.M. Service... ....... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY Mickey Cousino Certified Lay Minister Phone 616-765-5322 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Sunday Mass................................ 930 a.m. 9:45 A.M. Service............................................... 11 P.M. Service...................... 6 p.m. Wed. Service..................................... 7 p.m. (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi south OfNashville) QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH .Worship 11:15am. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main SL, Vermontville Sunday School............... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service............. ............. 11 Sunday Evening Service ..... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... 630 p.m. AWANA............................ 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE SMITH Sunday Services: .......................... 9:15 am. Morning Prayer ..................... 11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH Comer of Kalamo Highway & Ionia Rd. Sunday A.M. Worship 1030 am. 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 517-7264)526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 am. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-7264)526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 am. Sunday Worship 10:00 am. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 26,2015 Duska Brumm receives the Lion Pride award This month’s Lion Pride Award goes to Duska Brumm, Fuller Street and Pathways principal. “I feel like I have so many shout outs, but one that needs acknowledgment is Duska Brumm who is staff of the month,” said Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon to her staff in a weekly written commu­ nication. “She has taken the helm at Fuller Street Elementary School and is bringing her new staff together.” Brumm was nominated for the award by Allie Whitford, second grade teacher. “I’d would like to nomi­ nate Duska Brumm as the staff member of the month. Duska has had to come in to a huge state of transition within the school, and she has done an incredible job of creating a team atmosphere at Fuller and implementing some exciting new plans,” SPECTRUM HEALT H Pennock Exceptional care begins here. These Spectrum Health Pennock providers are accepting new patients. The care you need to help you and your family stay healthy is conveniently located here, within the Spectrum Health Pennock family of providers. And as Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon (left) presents the Lion Pride award to Duska Brumm, principal of Fuller Street and Pathways at the school board meeting Sept. 14. said Whitford. “I think she has really created a feeling of being a part of a great build­ ing this year. She is very deserving of this award going into our new school year.” “The award is not neces­ sary, working with children is motivation enough,” said Brumm. “The staff at Fuller Street is Wonderful. The cooks, custodians, parapros, office staff, and teachers show a true passion for their jobs and we all work togeth­ er to make this a great build­ ing. They are the ones that deserve this award.” Brumm has a life-long relationship with the district. “I have been in the Maple Valley School district my whole life. I attended kinder­ garten here and graduated in 1985. I started my teaching career in 1992 as a fifth grade teacher; moved to sixth grade the next two years; then eighth grade science ... I then became athletic director in 2006 and assistant principal in 2007. She remains proud of her roots and direction the com­ munity is taking. “While I was getting my bachelors’ degree, I was the librarian at Putnam,” Brumm recalled. I have been involved in the community my whole life and I love what Nashville has to offer. We are unique and the Route 66 group is doing an excel­ lent job celebrating and promoting our uniqueness.” part of Spectrum Health, Spectrum Health Pennock providers can connect you directly to many of the area's top specialists. Discover greater possibilities. Fred Bean, MD Marlene Berens, DNP Racheal Brooker, NP Seeing patients at Nashville Family Medicine Seeing patients at Hopkins Family Medicine Seeing patients at Caledonia Family Medicine Seeing patients at Women's Health First and Delton Family Medicine 877.850.7055 855.899.9820 616.891.0422 269.945.8080 R. Renee Gaiski, CNM • The seniors trounce the juniors 32-0 at Wednesday’s powderpuff game. (Photo by Todd Gonser} Donald Gingerich, DO Shelley Heijerman, NP Christina Reisinger, NP Christopher Shoemaker, MD Seeing patients at Clarksville Family Medicine Seeing patients at Gun Lake Family Medicine Seeing patients at Clarksville Family Medicine Seeing patients at Lakewood Family 616.693.2350 877.377.7322 616.693.2350 616.374.7660 Uyen Thai-Budzinski, DO Matthew Viel, MD J. Daniel Woodall, DO, MPH Seeing patients at Gun Lake Family Medicine Seeing patients at Delton Family Medicine Seeing patients at Women's Health First 877.377.7322 269.623.5150 269.945.8080 Seniors best juniors in annual powderpuff game Healthcare For information contact the office directly, call the Spectrum Health Pennock Physician Referral Line at 269.945.1749, or visit spectrumhealth.org/pennock The juniors pose for a photo at the annual powderpuff game Gonser) (Photo by Todd �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 26, 2015 — Page 7 Dear Readers, One fall morning back in third grade, I quit school and got a job. I’d had all I could take of Sister Mother Robert Ann’s class at St. Rose School so, in a fit of eight-year-old frustration, I told her I was walking out. When Sister asked me what I was going to do, I told her, “I’m going to get a job. Fortunately, wise Mr. Charlie Smith down at the convenience store had one for me when I walked into his business a few minutes later and told him I’d just quit school. I keep that story in mind because I know that was the exact moment when my love for community was born. As I finished stacking boxes on the shelf that first morning on the job, Mr. Smith came walking down the aisle 1 was working with his pocket watch in hand. “Fred, my employees usually break for lunch at noon, so you might want to head home — I’m sure your mom is looking for you.” advertisements provide for highlighting people and organizations, events and celebrations, all the life that makes a community a home. Though this wonderful community has provided me a means to not only provide a living for myself but also for the families of our over 120 employees and nearly 200 paper carriers, I’m also a big believer in offering my perspective, my experience, and my time to the institutions and the people who invest in this community. I was a founding member of the Barry County Economic Development Alliance and I’m the longest serving member of the Chamber of Commerce. The Hastings Rotary Club, where I’ve been a member since 1980, awarded me its Red Rose Award. My passion for vocational education led me to help form the VoTech Committee at the Barry Intermediate School District and I’ve supported 4-H kids for over 30 years by purchasing their prize livestock projects at the Barry County Fair. Those were my words of doom. When I turned the corner on my walk home, 1 could see my mother standing on the front porch of our Jefferson Street house. My days as a working man were over. In another day and time and in another community, that story might not be so charming. In Hastings, though, Charlie Smith knew my family. He knew me, too, and he treated me. like the man I wanted to be. Everyone knew each other then and that’s why, when I finally got to join the workforce for good, I made community my life’s work. It helped that my parents were in the newspaper business and that I and my three siblings got drafted into the cause. My father constantly drilled into me that we were a community newspaper and, as I grew older, I came to know how integral this newspaper is in knitting a community together. From a financial standpoint, our company needs a strong and vibrant community to market its wares and services throughout our publications. What the community gets in return is the newspaper space that those Bonnie Gettys, left, and Jennifer Richards of the Barry Community Foundation have launched many a community program from ideas they’ve explored with Fred Jacobs. One big point of pride for the Vo-Tech Committee that Fred Jacobs helped form is the first-year culinary arts program where Dylan Wheeler, left, and instructor Jason Straube welcomed their visitor. Those involvements and the love ’ that I have for my community often show up in our publications. I’m a big believer in objective and fairly balanced news coverage, but I’m also an ardent proponent of boosting my community and singing its attributes as far as our newspapers are carried. The Hastings Reminder and its siblings, the Maple Valley News, the Lakewood News, and the Sun and News, all carry that same community mission. That’s why this fall’s fourth annual voluntary partnership appeal means so much to me. As I rue the increased anger in our world and the news reports of how communities across this country are fraying because of crime, job loss, and gridlocked Watch for the special giving envelope in the coming weeks or go online to www.hastingsreminder.com to our voluntary * partnership site. Your partnership will make it possible for us to continue publishing th you’ve enjoyedfor so many years. As a 35-year Rotary Club member, Fred Jacobs is a community promoter, here sharing an idea with President Megan Laved. bureaucracy, I become even more validated in the importance of the printed word being a part of a healthy and vibrant community; We too, of course, haye come under considerable threat. Our advertising revenue, the financial foundation on which any newspaper stands, has continued to deteriorate. Yet, we remain dedicated to our readers, news consumers who-, according to our most recent audited figures, read or look at the Reminder in 90.1 percent of Barry County households. For the eighth consecutive year, The Reminder has been rated by the CDC auditing group in the top 2 percent of newspapers in the nation for readership and receivership. It’s a tough conundrum to be in. As our readers continue to rely on us for the news of our community, it becomes ever more costly for us to continue to deliver it to them. Fortunately, for three straight years, our readers have responded with their hearts and their pocketbooks to our voluntary partnership appeal. It’s been a huge help and, even beyond the financial boost, the response has warmed our hearts and re-energized our mission to support this great community. My hope is that, as we come to you in the coming weeks-with reports on the business and an introduction of the leadership the next generation of the Jacobs family brings to the future, you’ll again be inspired to support pur voluntary membership program. Look for the special giving envelope in the coming weeks or go online to www. hastingsreminder.com to our voluntary partnership site. We’ll also be including giving coupons each week during our voluntary membership drive. It’s all about community and I thank you for being a partner with us in building, maintaining, and creating the kind of .place of which we’re all proud and happy to be a part. From a third grade dropout’s perspective, you are the greatest. Fred Jacobs, CEO J-Ad Graphics, Inc. ■ ■ ti■It. -£»& •/lOfiAtt Hu«aesttiinngnsc Nmili 4/l9OUfiDA0tt 269-945-9554 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, September 26,2015 Memories of the O; Past Reliving ‘Golden Rule’ days When school opened in Nashville for the 1938-39 school year, there were 223 grade school students and 137 enrolled in high school. Among the elementary classes were those combined second and third grades taught by Miss Evelyn Rensberry, (front row, from left) are, Richard Paulson, Norval Fisher, Alisha Lohr, Joyce Frisbie, Melva Garvey, Marguerite Burchett, Doreen Guy, Wilma Edwards, Pasquel Rodriguez an unidentified lad, (middle) Kenneth Belson, Richard Dalhouser, Philipe Rodriguez, Robert Jones, Earl Furlong, John Decker, Alton Knoll, James Bennett (back) Jack DeFoe, Clifton Pufpaff, Eugene Summers, James Larson, Kendal Wilcox, Miss Rensberry, Carl Howell, Lyle Belson, Kenneth Roe and Stanley Wise. School consolidation was a controversial topic in the 1930s in many communities, and Nashville was no exception. One of the 11 rural districts in the surrounding countryside was the Barryville School, located four miles west of town, Seen here are its students in 1938-39 (front row, from left). Gertrude Tobias, Harley Eaton, Gerald Tobias, Stuart Day, Wendell Day, Sally Eaton, (middle) Lois Fassett, Myron Higdon, Keith Eaton, DeVon Wilson, Eva Eaton, Vernard McClelland, (back) Julia Eaton, Earl Eaton, teacher Miss Myrtle Wilson, Jean Irland, Eloise Day and Doris Higdon. This “Memories of the Past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub- lished in the Maple Valley News Sept. 24,1985. MINI STORAGE AUCTION Saturday, October 3rd Registration starts at 8:30 • Sale at 9:30 a.m. Furniture, Appliances, Tools Located at IVI66 TlFC MJL7775 M-66 Hwy., Lake Odessa *Wi 616.374.1200 “I have had playmates, I have had companions, In the days of childhood, in my joyful schooldays All, all are gone, the old familiar faces.” So wrote English author Charles Lamb in 1798. The reopening of school each new season brings back to most adults many happy memories of earlier autumns, thoughts of youthful chums, the Golden Rule and days of “reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic.” In the Nashville communi­ ty of that earlier era, rural one- or two-room schools played an important role in the educational system. Commencing in about 1850, when the earliest private schools were established in area homes, until a century later when most rural public school consolidation was complete, country schools fulfilled a vital service — providing rural youngsters with eight years of primary education before sending them into town to complete high school. For many farm children, the years of country schooling comprised their total education prior tQ the days of compulsory attendance to age 16. In the mid-1930s in Nashville and other commu­ nities throughout the region, consolidation was a hot topic. “People residing in nearby school districts seem to be much interested in the pro­ posed consolidation of the village and rural school dis­ tricts,” noted The Nashville News in May 1936. “Petitions have been signed by a major­ ity of the voters in six of the 11 districts.” Things were not always so harmonious as the item indi­ cates. Friends and neighbors often did not see eye to eye on the subject. Consolidation was a controversial issue for a number of years, but even­ tually all districts voted to relinquish their independent status and send their students into the village for elementa­ ry as well as high school education. In 1938 the Nashville W.K. Kellogg School (so named after the 1936 Kellogg addition greatly expanded the old 1902 schoolhouse) had a total enrollment of 360. Of that number, 137 were enrolled in high school and 223 in the lower grades. Other memories to share? Do you have recollections of life in ‘The Valley’ from the mid-1900s? Consider sharing those memories of life in Nashville or Vermontville with Maple Valley News readers. Submissions may be of any length. Photos help to tell the story. Contact Shari Carney by email at sharicameynews@ gmail.com or call 269-945-9554 ext. 229 for more informa­ tion. Maple Valley Schools •ciooLtVBy Mien J~^ ^......t...h. ank...t...o... u. STBSnhSSaSnks Duration: Monday-Friday, 40 hours a week Reports To: Director of Transportation Rate of Pay: Per Master Agreement, Full Benefit Package Our Camo Kickoff event was a huge success! * Bob’s Gun and Tackle * Mulberry Fore Golf Course * Carl’s Supermarket of Nashville * Outtech * Court-side Embroidery * Potterville Pharmacy & Screen Printing * Eaton Rapids Optometry, Dr. Kyle Booher * Goodtime Pizza * Grand Angler Guide Service, LLC, Denny Shaver * R & D’s Streetside Pizzeria * Realtree * Sally Martin, Mary Kay Consultant * Steely Fishing Charters Qualifications: PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civ il Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal 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, 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. tion of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are * Hickey Electric, Inc. * Tai Gearhart discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at * Maple Valley Pharmacy State Farm Insurance * Meijer of Charlotte You 1) Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent. 2) State Certification for heavy duty truck repair including diesel proficiency. 3) Must maintain a commercial driver's license (CDL), chauffeurs license, and must meet all school bus driving requirements. 4) Employee shall provide his/her own tools as may be required 5) Demonstrate the ability to work with others in a positive, productive way. 6) Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and the community while projecting a positive image that enhances the school. 7) Demonstrate the ability to keep confidentiality in regards to the Family Privacy Act. 8) 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. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ * Subway of Nashville * Murray’s Asphalt Position Available FULL TIME MECHANIC ™ANKYOU The funds raised will go towards the Maple Valley High School football program. The MV Gridiron Club would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous donations: For this week’s Memories, we have selected two photos from that school year, one showing the combined sec­ ond and third grades in the “town school” and the other, the entire student body at Barryville country school, located about four miles west of Nashville on M-79. (The old schoolhouse is now a private residence.) In these instances, most of the “old familiar faces” seen in the photos are not “all, all ... gone,” as author Lamb lamented. Several are still local residents, seen daily about town, and known to many of our readers. See how many you can identify. Interested applicants should apply in writing to the Administration Office by 4:00 p.m., Friday October 2, 2015. available on an equal opportunity basis. To report 616451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Maple Valley School District 11090 Nashville Hwy, Vermontville, Ml 49096 It is the policy of Mople Volley Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits 12oof, 0f4,0 or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment. iff1 ini iiiiki !|M' ■iki Bit �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, September 26, 2015 — Page 9 Girl Scouts registration is Thursday ‘. LEGAL The Maple.Valley Marching Lions will present their half-time show in Hastings Saturday at 12:45 p.m. as part of the state’s largest marching band invitational. Girl Scouts from the summer picnic and awards ceremony at Putnam Park are (File photo) ((back row, from left) Macey Dunham, Ariel Kenyon, Sedona Jones, Isabel Emerick Grace Widenhofer, (front) Lydia Emerick and Iris Braden. NOTICE Marching Lions playing at Hastings invitational Saturday J*MhA *k?1** %S *£S '•CT1 L““^ *» u !, *«« ■■ ■^ .-* J c®toil *JU Wb^ fttniiiau ■kKw qtatfek a ail al tauaiti ■Mil! intafiilkliijrt , jnkriutenHtiii nruen gsfl«iiJ!;'(EjJf'IF^l £%■ 5^< 5^ ■Tr "W * Wr MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a The Maple Valley marchmortgage made by Kelly Howard, a married man, and Linda Howard, ing band will be among 26 his wife, as non-borrowing spouse, bands performing in the to Mortgage Electronic Registration state’s largest marching band Systems, Inc., as nominee for lend- saes argesmarc ng an er and lenders successors and/or competition Saturday, Oct. 3, assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 2, in Hastings. 20i2 and recorded May 17,2012 in More than 2,500 marchers Instrument Number 2012-000218, will perform during the dayBarry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Ur-long event. Bands compete in ban Financial of America, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven and 18/100 Dollars ($44,587.18), including interest at 4.5% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided,, no ve notice ce iss hereby ere y gven given that a said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 29,2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Bar­ ry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A Parcel of land in the SW 1/4 of Section 17, T 2 N., R 10 W, de­ scribed as: The N 110 feet of the following: Commencing at the 1/8 corner on S side of SW 1/4 of said Section 17, thence N on the 1/8 line 58 rods 6 feet to the NE corner of Lot 71 of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 14, for the place of begin­ ning; thence North on 1/8 line 36 rods 7 and 3/4 ft. to the SE comer of Oscar Boulter land, thence West along S side of Boulter Lot, 24 rods 6 and 1/4 feet, thence S 36 rods 13 and 7/8 ft. to NW comer of Lot 90 of Village of Orangeville, thence E along N side of Lots 90 and 71 of said plat, 24 rods 9 and 1/4 ft to be­ ginning. 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 re­ demption 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. Dated: September 26, 2015 Orlans Associates, P.O. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-013073 (09-26)(10-17) 11874 different classifications, depending on school size, vying not only for overall placement in their class divi­ sions, but also for'special awards for best music, marching, color guard, per­ cussion and drum majors. The first band is slated to step off at 12:15 pjn., and the final band will begin playing at 8:45 p.m. Maple Valley will perform at 12:45, one of seven class D bands competing. Girls who would like to know about scouting are invited to' the Girl Scout Troop 80598 registration Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. at Nashville United Methodist Church on the comer of As a special treat for stu- Washington and State Streets. Parents will be able to see dents and spectators, the P acclaimed what scouting is all about nationally Western and register their girls. 320-member Michigan University Bronco Walking tacos, cookies and Marching Band will perform drinks will be provided. at 3:15 and again at 8:45 pan.There will be a bridging cerSaturday’s line-up also emony where girls cross over includes six class C bands, the bridge to their next rank five class B bands, six class in scouting. Girl scouting is A bands and one class AA open to all girls from kindergarten through eighth grade. band. Other local bands compet­ ing include-Ionia at 3:15, Lakewood 4:45, Grand Ledge 7 p.m. and Hastings (exhibition only) at 8:30 pan. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and children under 5 are admitted for free. Detailed programs are available for $3. Kristen Emerick, Kari Braden, Angie White and Sue Dunham are the leaders and welcome girls to explore the world of scouting with them. Kindergarten and first graders begin as a Daisy Scout. Brownie rank is next for second and third graders. Fourth and fifth grade girls are Junior Scouts and in grades sixth to eighth become Cadette Scouts. At each level the girls are given the oppor­ tunity to complete three jour­ neys. The themes are It’s Your Story-Tell It, It’s Your World-Change It and It’s Your Planet-Love It. Along with the journeys, they will work toward earning numer­ ous badges in areas such as first aid, art, music, science, computers, cooking, and fit­ ness and more. There is-even a create your own badge cat­ egory. Girl Scouts learn to be courageous and confident while also learning that they can do anything say Scout leaders who add that Girl Scouting also offers the opportunity to make lifelong friends and develop skills that will serve all through life. Call for Maple Valiev Hews classified ads 269 945-9554 or 1-800 870-7085 MOST OPALL YOURAUTOMOTIVE NEEDS ACE AUTO *REPAIR From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts 517-726-1500 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Mon.Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 Q Public Notice DEMOLITION BID The Village of Nashville is seeking bids to remove the build­ ing at 109 N. Main Street. CONSTRUCTION BID The Village of Nashville is seeking bids to construct con­ crete walls, install a concrete sidewalk, and install backfill, topsoil, and bark mulch at 109 N. Main Street following the completion of the building demolition. Bids for both projects may be dropped off at or mailed to the Village of Office 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587 Nashville, Ml 49073. Please contact the Nashville DPW Director, Scott Decker at 517-852-9571, to receive the project bid information and with any questions. All bids must be turned in before 4:00 pm on October 8,2015. «n8 Shop Local & Save! we Have What You Need. • Hunting & Fishing Licenses • Ammunition • Muzzle Loader Supplies • Scents • Bait • Tackle • Custom Arrow Fletching �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. September 26,2015 Lions lead at the start, but Leslie leads at the end The Lions had about a quarter to celebrate a lead on homecoming night at Maple Valley High School. Evan Adnanson put the Maple Valley vanity football team up 6-0 with a 5-yard touchdown run midway through the opening quarter, but wound up on the wrong end of a 36-14 score against visiting Leslie in Greater Lansing Activities Conference action. The Lions' Franklin Ulrich tries to run past Leslie defensive back Jake Chmiel during the first half of the Blackhawks' 36-14 win over the Lions Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Lions held that lead 6-0 until the 6:35 mark ofthe second quarter, when Leslie scored on a 43-yard touch­ down pass from Cullen Cox to Dillon Patton. Cox’s twopoint pass to Tyler Ball put the Blackhawks in front. After recovering an on-side kid, the Blackhawks scored again in the first half. Cox ran into the end zone from 4 yards out to make it 14-0 in favor of Leslie. Cox would finish the night with 15 rushes for 42 yards, and was 10-of-16 passing for 125 yards. He tacked on a second touchdown pass five minutes into the second half, from 11 yards out to Brendon Schartzer. Patton had four catches for 72 yards in the game and Schartzer caught four balls for 32 yards. Leslie added a 6-yard touchdown runs by Schartzer and Dakota Pier in the fourth quarter. Cox threw for one two-point conversion and ran in the second. Maple Valley got its sec­ ond touchdown midway through the third quarter, with quarterback Alex Musser completing a 49-yard pass to Luke Cosgrove for the score. Brock Weiler ran in the two-point conversion following the touchdown. Musser completed 4-of-7 passes on the night, for 84 yards. He was intercepted once by the Blackhawks’ Maple Valley’s Brock Weiler finds a seam through the Leslie defense during Friday night’s homecoming contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Jake Chmiel. Leslie finished the night with 385 yards of offense. Tyler Ball led the Blackhawks on the ground, running 14 times for 98 yards. The Lions managed 215 yards, getting a team-high 46 rushing yards from Jace Heinze on nine carries. Weiler had seven rushes for 39 yards. AJ Creller had ten tackles to lead the Lion defense, while Adrianson and Frankie Ulrich added eight each. The Lions fall to 0-5 over­ all this season with the loss, and 0-3 in the GLAC. Leslie is now 2-3 overall and 2-1 in the league. Maple Valley is on the road next Friday, at Perry. Jacob Stanley had 11 tack­ les for the Blackhawks. Big or small your Diesel Fuel needs are important. Quality and service can make the difference. With the cost of equipment it’s even more important to use a dependable diesel fuel with the proven service to get it there when you need it. When you need motor oil, hydraulic fluid, transmissin fluid or grease, depend on the Mobil Heavy Equipment Power Line: Count on Kent Oil & Propane with over 70 years of service to provide all your fuel needs. 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The secretary for that league is Charlie Sheldon. Both leagues welcome new members. Olivet keeps Lions from first GLAC victory Olivet scored a 3-0 victory over the Maple Valley varsiMaple Valley’s Dekota Wagner closes in as Lakewood defender Cash Thompson ty volleyball team at Maple clears the ball out of his end during Monday’s GLAC match-up at Lakewood High Valley High School Tuesday. The loss drops the Lions School. to 0-4 this season in the Greater Lansing Activities conference. The Eagles won by the scores of 25-17, 25-11, 25-11. Rachel Morris led the Lions with four kills, and The Maple Valley varsity than the first time. Nashville 7-0. Michaela Johnson and boys’ soccer team went on The Vikings scored a 1-0 Lakewood is 4-5 in con- Megan Bonney had three the road twice in Greater win over the visiting Lions at ference play after falling to Lansing Activities Lakewood High School, get­ Perry Wednesday. Conference action, this week. ting a penalty kick midway The Lions fell 6-3 at Leslie While the Lions suffered through the second half that in their league match two more league defeats to Lane Allen converted on for Wednesday. Three weeks fall to 0-9 in the conference, the game’s only goal. prior the Blackhawks shut they showed much improve­ “This was a very com­ out the Lions 7-0 when the ment over their first meeting petitive game,” said two teams met in Nashville. with league foes Lakewood Lakewood head coach Maple Valley .is back at it and Leslie. James LeVeque. “Maple in the league Monday when it Lakewood scored its sec­ Valley played harder and plays host to Lansing ond victory of the season wanted it a bit more.” Christian, then will be at over Maple Valley Monday, Lakewood won the meet­ home against Perry but it was much different ing between the two teams in Wednesday. One goal enough for Vikes to get second win over Lions each. Taylor Medina had 12 digs to lead the Lion defense. Emily Morris and Johnson chipped in nine digs each, while Brooklyn Scott, Chloe Hicks and Megan Bonney had six digs apiece. Scott put up 12 assists in the match. The Lions return to league Tuesday when they host Perry. Maple Valley was 0-4-1 Saturday at the Battle Creek Central Tournament. They split their match with the host Bearcats, and suffered 2-0 losses to Athens, Jackson, Hastings and Loy Norrix. Bonney had a team-high ten kills throughout the day, while Johnson and Rachel Morris added seven each. Johnson and Medina both had seven digs. Scott led the team in assists with 24. Rachel Morris also added five blocks, while Emma Franklin chipped in three. Joe & Barb’s Septic Service EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 Nashville Mvp maple valley pharmacy • Flea Market & FREE booth space (bring your own table, tent, etc) ISM Maintenance 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 Local businesses supporting each other 228 N. Main Street 517-852-9928 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-10-03.pdf 6cf3ee2f40adea0242e11ccd51dc0002 PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 40, October 3, 2015 Eaton County Sheriff’s office investigating damage to vehicles Window damage has occurred while driving on Eaton County, roads. The Eaton County Sheriff’s office responded to the first incident Tuesday, Sept: 22, at approximately 8:50 p.m. A motorist reported that, while traveling on M-50 near Vermpntville Highway, an unknown projectile caused damage to the pas­ senger-side, front-window of the vehicle. On Friday, Sept. 25, at approximately 2 p.m., a motorist reported that, while traveling on M-50 near Royston Road, an unknown projectile chipped the windshield on the pas­ senger side. Both incidents were investigated at the scene. The cause ofthe damage has yet to be determined. Due to similarities between these incidents and others in sur­ rounding counties, where firearms are suspected to be involved, the damage is being thoroughly investigat­ ed by detectives. “Our detectives are also working in conjunction with other investigators in sur­ rounding counties who have had similar incidents,” said Sheriff Tom Reich. Reich urges motorists to remain vigilant and report any suspicious vehicles, subjects, or activity. Willie and Nichole Murray, Maple Valley Schools Fall Homecoming grand marshals, ride in the parade last Friday. Eaton County educators competing for $50 million Willie and Nicole Murray are fall homecoming grand marshals There’s $50 million for the five most inventive entries in the Eaton County XQ Super School Challenge. “Could your talents be the secret sauce to Eaton County’s winning?” asks. Crystal Harris, project coor­ dinator. The challenge encourages community members to rethink current educational solutions, imagine how to innovate and re-engineer high schools to be globally competitive and 21st century ready. Fifty million dollars is available. Five winners will be given $10 million to build, staff and start the school envisioned. “The influence of the chal­ lenge extends well beyond Eaton County, positively impacting the South Central Michigan economy as a whole. It will create a pool of sustainable human capital aligned, to industry needs,” said Harris. “This will stimu­ late sustainable employment opportunities to skilled grad­ uates, allowing us to retain the best and brightest young talent right here. Finally, it will encourage creativity, innovation and critical think- ing in our students providing them with the skill-set to become the next generation Grand Marshals Willie and of South Central Michigan Nichole Murray were the stuentrepreneurs.” dents dents’ ’ choice choice for for Maple Maple The first in-person meet-Valley Fall Homecoming. ing will be the week of Oct. They were married on June 5. The meeting time and 13, 2009 and have four chilvenue will be announced via dren, two sons, Cameron and the project’s Facebook page Cullen, and two daughters, and by e-mail to group mem­ Autumn and Aubrie. Willie is a 2005 Maple Valley gradu­ bers. If interested in joining, ate and Nicole is a 2005 e-mail Harris at harris.crys- Union High School graduate. tal.a@gmail.Com or join the They said they are both very project’s Facebook group passionate about sports arid https://www.facfebook.com/groups/ desire to play a key role in EatonCountySuperSchoolChallenge Maple Valley student athlete success. Willie is an athletic booster trustee and Nicole is the Maple Valley junior var­ sity girls’ basketball head coach. They believe in work­ ing hard but playing harder, just the way Willie’s late father, Willie G. Murray, would have wanted. They own and operate Murray’s Asphalt and are members of the Nashville Route 66 Business District. “The kids picked them for their service and support of MV Athletics and schools,” said Todd Gonser MV jr./sr. high school principal. “They love their Maple Valley fam­ ily and it is their desire to see Maple Valley athletes suc­ ceed to their full potential.” Senior potluck and men’s breakfast The Vermontville United Methodist church is hosting two events in the next two weeks: Breakfast The men cook the meal Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8 to 10 a.m. “Everyone is invited to join us for this fun filled, delicious meal. Lets make our men work extra hard this month,” said Hammonds. The menu features sau­ sage gravy and biscuits, eggs cooked anyway, sausage links, pancakes and maple syrup, and Texas toast. Senior potluck Wednesday, Oct. 14, will be the monthly senior potluck luncheon at noon. “If you have not joined us before, make this the month you try this out. Just bring a dish to pass. We furnish everything else including friendly atmosphere and fun conversation,” said Lois Hammonds, church represen­ tative. In This Issue Parade kicks off picture-perfect Homecoming Nashville’s streets are lined with children, adults and pets to watch the fall homecoming parade this past Friday. Clear skies and warm weather seem to accelerate a festive mood. Eager children, hoping to leave with a stash of candy, position themselves. A German shepherd respectfully sits and observes the police car leading the proces­ sion. See more inside. • Putnam library hosts sign-ups, games, and reads • Nominations pour in for Kelly Zank r Depression screening offered in Barry County • First Lion finishers set new PRs at Lowell invite �Page 2 — Jusl Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. October 3. 2015 From the Pulpit Cravings bj Pastor Joseph Benedict Vermontville Bible Church When I am working hard I crave water or Gatorade The problem is. I also crave fountain pop. When it comes down to it, we crave foods that help us function and we crave junk. Waler and Gatorade have a positive outcome, but pop is actually working against what my body needs at the time. In 1 Peter 1:25 it says, “The Word of the Lord endures forever, and this is the word which was preached to you.” I have been told by so many people, no good thing lasts forever, but I tell you God’s Word does last forever and it is pure, living, and true (Jn. 17:17). It gives us the ability to come out of darkness into light (1 Pet. 2:9). Peter says, since God’s Word lasts forever, quit being wicked, deceitful, hypocritical, holding grudges, and speaking evil of every kind (1 Pet. 2:1). I don’t know your attitudes and actions but I am pretty sure I am guilty of most of these things. Did you know that these evil actions can be cravings, we can crave being wicked, deceitful, and I am sure that there are things that happen daily that help us fulfill and develop these cravings and others. Do these cravings help us to be satisfied eternally, or do we feel empty, dirty? The truth is, we are called to be done with those things and crave the pure Word of God just like a baby craves milk. Why does a baby crave milk? Milk satisfies, and it allows us to grow (1 Pet. 2:2). When we have cravings, what craving are we giving into? Are we involved in sin and pleasing ourselves for the short term (Heb. 11:25), or craving that which gives life? We should crave life that is in God’s Son Jesus Christ, Who gave up His comfort. His throne, and fellowship with His Father, to die for us. He died a horrible death on the cross; and rose from the dead, so that we could place our faith in Him and be saved from the sin that we crave daily (Rom. 5:8). Are we going to crave life, or miss out on life all together? 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Thornapple Players presenting ‘The Crucible’ “The Crucible,” by Arthur Miller, is a drama depicting the Salem witch trials set in 1692. The production by the Thomapple Players opened Thursday in the Dennison Performing Arts Center in the Barry Community Enrichment Center. It will continue tonight, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. and finish with a mati­ nee Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for chil­ dren, seniors and students Putnam District Library has registered as a Michigan Libraries for Life location and will be encouraging visi­ tors to take 60 seconds out of their day to sign up as a organ and tissue donor. Visit the library Oct. 5 or 6, Monday or Tuesday, and potentially save a life. Approximately 3,400 people are waiting for a life-saving organ in Michigan. The staff will assist with registration and answer frequently asked questions about organ and tissue donation. A person’s decision to someday donate their organs could save up to eight lives. Pokemon Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. is Pokemon play and trade time. AU ages are invited to bring Pokemon cards as well as other gaming vc/eAut/itui ui Che cards to the library for some time to meet with other gamers. Star Wars Reads Star Wars Reads returns to the library Saturday, Oct. 10. An annual event, the library will feature its Star Wars book collection and visitors will have treats and activities from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come in costume for an addi­ tional prize. Putnam District Library, at 327 N. Main St. in Nashville, serves the townships of Assyria, Castleton, and Maple Grove and any Maple Valley School student is eligible for a library card. The library is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pastor Lester DeGroot In honor ofPastorDeGroot's 55years ofservice here at Nashville Baptist Church we are hosting a FREE CONCERT Soul’d Out Quartet Sunday, October 11 • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 312 Phillips St., Nashville, MI • 517-852-9808 Ifyou would like to send a card to Pastor DeGroot, they can be mailed to P.O. Box980, Nashville, MI49073 Flannel Christmas Prints M Pray for our Military Personnel 12964 yafinicb 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 I Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station [- HoiMeCookin' /Jack £ Judy ^Country S Kettle Cafe Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! Call 269-945-9554 ar 1-899-879-7985 lor Maple Valley News ads _1290_8 Friday Night Specials All-You-Can-Eat Cod, Perch, Shrimp, Clam Strips or Catfish Saturday Night Specials Featuring Prime Rib,< 113 N. Main Nashville BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork & Dressing 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM Cool CoolLooks Looks WEnVu v F at the door. Seating is limit­ ed. The arts center is at 231 N. Broadway in Hastings (for­ mer Presbyterian church). Every Stitch in a Quilt Says "1 Love You" X Halloween Patterns & Fabrics Putnam library hosts sign-ups, games, and reads Nashville Baptist Church featuring and $10 for adults. They may be purchased in advance at Progressive Graphics at 115 S. Jefferson St. in Hastings; by calling 269-945-2002; or All dinners include Soup & Salad Bar Extended Tanning Hours For Your Convenience Hair • Nails * Tanning DON'T GO AROUND SCARING PEOPLE! Schedule YourAppointment Torfoy 207 N. Main St, Nashyille • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 3, 2015 — Page 3 Depression screening offered in Barry County Russell Allen Copen VERMONTVILLE, MI - Russell “Rusty” Allen Co­ pen, of Vermontville, age 57, a U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran, passed on Septem­ ber 25,2015 after a long bat­ tle with diabetes. He was bom Feb 26,1958. He was a graduate of Maple Valley Jr.- Sf. High School class of 1976. As a SFC-E7 staff Ser­ geant. He saw the world. He always thought of Vermont­ ville as his hometown. He was a honorary parade marshal for Charlotte Fron­ tier Days parade in 1990. He spoke at Charlotte PAC team graduation ceremonies. While in Saudi, he wrote to some of the students. He sent them papyrus scrolls from Egypt and American patches that were worn by the soldiers in his battalion. While on maneuvers his team came upon an over­ turned Army truck. As a medic, he helped save the lives of five men arid called for a helicopter. He credits his growing up in a small town to being able to relate to people arid was always quick to help when a neighbor is in trouble. His stories of Army life and travels were never ending. Sometimes he would say, “I really made something of myself from a small town and joining the Army was the best thing I ever did!” After retiring, he worked with his fathers company “Copen Construction” in Tennessee. He became a pa­ role officer and then man­ aged a Papa Johns in Nash­ ville, TN. He knew his time was short because of diabetes and came back to Vermontville to be near family. His stories, will be sadly missed by msse yrensan friends and family. amy. Surviving is his daughter, Lidia Lidia Lynn Lynn Copen Copen from from San San Antonio TX; grandchildren , Evelynn, Ebeny and Arylnn; sisters, Toni Copen (Mark Ostrander) Holt, and Kelly (Jeff) Hamilton, Vermont­ ville; brother, Bill Copen, Jackson; adopted sister, Tam­ my Sargent Aspinall, Ver­ montville; niece, Kelia Jean Hamilton, Vermontville and niece, Aleena Holley (Matt Giraud), Richland, Braxton and Biynley; father, Frank Copen, Nashville TN; foster motherm Patricia Yost. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirlee Kobiska in 2009 and uncle, Ronald Barrett. V.A. services will be held at Fort Custer Battle Creek military cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2015. Full military honors. All family and friends are invited. And as Russ would say “DEAL.” Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please vis­ it our website at www.danielsfuneralhome .net 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 1030 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys &' girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where Everyone is Someone Special." For infor­ mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................................ 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .............................. 1. 1 a.m. Evening Worship.................................6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.................................. 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service........................ Sunday School, ... 9 a.m. 1030 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR PEGGY BAKER 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. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE NEWEST CITIZEN Otto Thomas, bom March 30, 2015 at Spectrum Health Pennock Hospital in Hastings to Steve and Jane (Spears) Enderle from Woodland. Weighing 6 lbs. and 21 inches long. Grandparents are Grace Rose from DeWitt, MI and Phil Enderle from Killeen, Texas and Fred Jr. and Kathy Spears from Nashville, MI. Proud great grandparents are Jack and Bea Enderle from DeWitt, MI and Bessie Mae Stewart from Nashville, ML Call 269-945-9554 Of 1-800-870-7085 84 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Senrice 10 a.m. Contemporary Senrice, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School............................ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.............................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship .............................. 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Senrice 6:45 p.m. 517-7264)526 Sunday Morning Worship: 930 a.m. Children's Sunday School: 930 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. PASTOR MARCS. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship......................................... 9:45 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main SL, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 10: 00 a.m. Church Senrice 11: 00 a.m .....Fellowship Ail Are Welcome! Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities As part of its continuing Friendship Sites effort to promote positive Congregate Menu mental health, the Barry Monday, Oct. 5 County Community Mental Tilapia, baked potato with Health. Authority is again National sour cream, Prince Charles sponsoring Depression Screening Day blend, fruit cup. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Thursday, Oct. 8. Sloppy Jo, potato wedges, Anyone having a difficult time and who is not currently coleslaw, sliced peaches, receiving mental health ser­ bun. Wednesday, Oct. 7 vices is welcome to call 269­ Spaghetti with sauce, 948-8041 or to stop in to the tossed salad, Barry County Community meatballs, Mental Health office at 915 chunky applesauce, Texas toast. W. Qreen St. in Hastings. Thursday, Oct. 8 A contact with the Oven fried chicken, Community Health Office and cheese, will offer assistance in con- macaroni necting with appropriate ser-broccoli, com, apple. Friday, Oct. 9 vices. Smothered pork cutlet with gravy, combread, sweet -p o---t--a---t--o---e s--, cauliflower, News ads LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE bamj Coun|y PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-9864)240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mt south ofNashville) Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A.M. Senrice.. 11:15 a.m. P.M. Senrice.. ... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY banana. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Oct. 5 Sliced ham and Provolone cheese, potato salad, applesauce, sandwich thin bread. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Chicken salad, pickled beets, fruit cup, sandwich thin bread. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Tuna pasta salad, marinated vegetables, grapes, fruit and grain bar. Thursday, Oct. 8 Zesty chicken spinach salad, pineapple, pasta salad. Friday, Oct. 9 Cheese cubes with club crackers, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, pastry crisp. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Oct. 5 Tilapia, brown and wild rice, peas, carrots, fruit cup; Tuesday, Oct. 6 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School............................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Senrice......... ................. 11 a.m. P.M. Service.......................................6 p.m. Wed. Senrice .................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Senrice........................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship........................... 830 aa.m We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. Mickey Cousino Certified Lay Minister Phone 616-765-5322 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, orange, roll. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Spaghetti noodles with sauce, meatballs, mixed vegetables, chunky applesauce. Thursday, Oct. 8 Smothered pork cutlet with gravy, combread stuffing, sweet potatoes, broccoli, banana. Friday, Oct. 9 Chicken tenders, roasted potatoes, green beans, fruit cup, cookie. Activities Calendar Monday, Oct. 5 Hastings: October Birthday Party; Card Making 9 a.m.; Tai Chi 10 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,WX Reminiscence. Tuesday, Oct. 6 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 aan.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 Hastings: Card Making 9 am.; Music with Sam 10:30 am.; Legal Aid 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 pm. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, Oct. 8 Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Music w/Celia 10:30 am. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Friday, Oct. 9 Hastings: Oktoberfest 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Ein Prosit! Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Don'tforget Fiddler's Jam Oct. 10. Eomftiw Nashville Baptist Church Friday, October 9 9:00 p.m. in the Gym 7th - 12th Grades Invited Games • Food • and Fun! Bringyour sleeping bags! Chaperoned QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH M-79 West Worship ....................................... 11:15 a.m. Sunday Mass............................ 930 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-6524580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School............... ........... 9:45 a.m. Worship Senrice............ .............. 11 a.m. Sunday Evening Servic e................. 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Senrice... ............ 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 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-7260526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-7260526 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 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 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised m the Maple Valley News* Saturday. October 3,2015 Nominations pour in for Kelly Zank Maple Valley Schools announces Kelly Zank as the staff member of the month. “Mrs. Zank is always friendly and accommodating with whatever questions or needs that I have. She is always positive and willing to help not only the parents but the students. She goes above and beyond and is involved in many areas in the district as a volunteer. She truly has the heart of a lion.” said Jane! Pena, parent,coach and founding member of Maple Valley Roars. Zank is the administrative assistant to jr./sr. high school principal Todd Gonser, the student data software coordi­ nator and recently acquired added duties; “Kelly has taken on new roles as central registrar and is the McKjnney-Vento liai­ son while continuing to man­ age her existing workload. She is always willing to help out and surpasses expecta­ tions daily. She takes time out of her schedule to help train fellow office staff in PowerSchool and other soft­ ware. On top of what she does as a staff member, she is also very involved with the band boosters ... Kelly is an invaluable member of the Maple Valley team,” said Tracy George, technology director. George’s commendations were echoed by fellow administrators. “Awesome,” said Gonser. “Kelly always goes above and beyond to make sure things fun smoothly.” “This is a well deserved honor, said Michelle Falcon, superintendent. A humble Zank credits others. “Wow, thank you,” said Zank. “I just try to do my job as best I can with the skills and work ethic taught to me not only by my parents and my extended family, but also the teachers and building staff I had as a Maple Valley student. I love being a part of the Maple Vall staff, these are exciting times for us with so many positive possibilities on the horizon. “1 love giving back to the band program by serving as a member of the band boosters. We have an awesome team that truly cares about the suc­ cess of each student we serve, she said. “Some of my oldest, closest friends are those that I was in band with. Band is one of those things that you can enjoy the rest of your life. It teaches not only the ability to play an instrument, but also teamwork,, dedication, precision and can open the door to so many opportunities. Being able be a part of the band boosters' team helps our kids realize these opportunities and life skills. It’s awesome.” Eaton County 4-H seeking youth and adults Ever dream of inventing a robot to do the chores? Curious how rabbits air-con­ dition themselves? Life’s lit­ tle questions aren’t meant to be answered alone. Join 4-H where youth learn practical things like pet care, growing gardens, or building things, and important values like responsibility. “4-H uses experiential, hands-on learning and time spent intentionally thinking about what’s been learned,” Kristy Oosterhouse, says 4-H program coordinator. creates meaningful experiences for youth who learn skills and ideas that last a lifetime.” Youth ages 5 to 19 may learn to be a photographer, build a robot, grow a garden, compose and perform a song, or raise an animal. “But what they are really doing is learning to be a lead­ er, building their self-confi­ dence, growing their aware­ ness of good citizenship, writing their own future and raising expectations — of themselves,” says Oosterhouse. Adults can be volunteer leaders. They will receive research-based support and training in age-appropriate learning methods and materials to help plan activities and projects for young people in safe, nurturing environments. October 4 to 10 is National 4-H week. 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the nation, with over six million youth. The 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development from Tufts University indicates that, when compared to their peers, young people in 4-H are: • Nearly four times more likely to contribute to their communities. • Two times more likely to pursue healthy behaviors. • Two times more likelyto engage in science, technology, engineering, and math programs in out-of-school time. In Eaton County, more than 650 youth and 200 volunteers are involved in 4-H. Currently the program is enrolling youth and volun­ teers for the 2015-16 year. Contact Oosterhouse at the County Eaton MSU Extension office, 517-543231 or email oosterh6@anr. msu.edu. Visit the website at www.eatoncounty4h. word press .com/join-4-h/ to find a local club. NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE The week of Oct. 4 to 10 is *R^'‘preventionI Week. This year’s motto is Hear the Beep where you Sleep. Remember to keep the family safe with a working smoke alarm in every bedroom and change the batteries in current smoke alarms. Doi thing for October A power outage often fol­ lows another emergency, like a tornado or winter storm. Be prepared in advance. Remember safety proce­ dures during a power outage: • Stay away from downed power lines and anything they are in contact with such as fences or buildings. • Never drive over downed power lines — they may still be energized. • Never use a charcoal or gas grill inside a structure due to carbon monoxide fumes. • Never leave a candle burning unattended. • Discard food if the temperature in the refrigerator exceeds 40 degrees for more than two hours. Use flashlights or battery powered lanterns. Keep fresh batteries in several places throughout the home. Learn how to safely use a portable generator. Before buying, talk to an electrician about the size and type you need. Generators can be used to keep food cool, provide lights and power for phones and television, furnace blowers and pumps. Connect it to the home using a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician. This will keep the power from overloading the wiring. Connect equipment directly to the outlets on the generator, but be sure exten sion cords are of the proper length and gauge. Always run generators outside. Before the power goes out: • Fill empty space in the freezer with containers of water. Leave space in con­ tainers for ice to expand. This will displace air and keep food cold longer. • Have at least one phone with a handset cord in the home. Many cordless phones will not work in a power out­ age. • If there is an automatic garage door opener, learn how to use the manual release. • Keep the car’s gas tank at least half full. Many stations will not be in operation during a power outage. Fill up the tank if a major storm is predicted. • Have a car or lighter plug cord for the cell phone. • If using special health­ care equipment like oxygen generators or dialysis equip­ ment, notify the power com­ pany. After the power goes out: • Unplug major appliances and electronics. Power spikes can damage large appliances or delicate electronics. • Do not open refrigerators or freezers any more than necessary. An unopened refrigerator will keep food cold for approximately four hours; an unopened freezer for about 24. • Use a battery-powered radio for information For more information go to www.dolthing.com. Corner Balanced calendar community conversations by Michelle Falcon Superintendent Maple Valley Schools The Maple Valley School district is researching the oppor­ tunity for students to attend the school year on a balanced calendar. It truly is not year-round school but gives an intercession (break) between each marking period. These intercessions will create ways to remediate and enrich student learning. It also reduces summer learning Ipss by spreading out school days over the calendar year. There will be three community conversations on this topic, each at 6 p.m. at the following locations, Fuller Elementary will be Tuesday, Oct. 13; the administration office is Wednesday, Oct. 21 and Maplewood School is Tuesday, Oct. 27. More information is available on the district website at http://www.mvs.kl2.mi.us/on the front page under Spotlights. Free hunter safety classes Lakewood choral society seeking former members for 30th anniversary celebration To celebrate 30 years of providing semi-professional choral music events across Michigan, the United States, as well as venues in Europe and Canada, Lakewood Area Choral Society has planned an anniversary party Saturday, Oct. 24, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 8950 M-79 Highway, Nashville. ■The anniversary party will feature a stroll down memory lane. A video col­ lage of pictures, newspaper articles, and other items chosen by charter members from 30 years of archives and scrapbooks and assem­ bled by member John Myers and his wife, Betsy^is just one of’ the highlights. Members at each table will share memories of their experiences in the choir — musical, humorous, profound — and charter mem­ bers seated at each table will also share a memory or two. Founding conductor and artistic director Bob Oster will provide a history of the Lakewood Area Choral Society through the years, including a video of the 1987 Liberty Concert in Woodland Park. A variety of presentations will include recognition of past members, guests, past board members, past accom­ panists and past presidents. Longevity pins will be pre­ sented to five-, 10-, 15-,20-. 25- and 30-year members. All former and current members attending the anni­ versary party will receive a 30th anniversary commem­ orative plate. And perhaps most poignant ofall for both former and current members will be the performance of the official LACS theme song, “It Is Well with My Soul.” Music will be avail­ able. To make the celebration complete, the group is seek­ ing former members. Those knowing contact informa­ tion for former members are urged to call Joanie Oster, LACS executive assistant, 269-967-7246, or email lacsmusic@gmail .com. . All current and former members are invited and should call for a reservation .no later than Monday, Oct. 19. Refreshments will be served. The cost is $5 per person. Members, past and pres­ ent, will have plenty oftime to socialize and celebrate this milestone. Free hunter safety classes are being offered by the Eaton County Sheriff’s department. The three day sessions are held in the train­ ing room at 1025 Independence Blvd, Charlotte from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 13, 15.; Oct. 26, 27, 29; Nov. 9, 10, 12. Class size is limited to 50 students. Call 543-5257 to register. The course, or a similarly approved course by another state, province or organiza­ tion, is a requirement to obtaining a Michigan hunt­ ing license for anyone bom on or after Jan. 1,1960. Even though the course is not required for persons bom before that date, it is recommended, especially for beginners. Certified instractors will teach firearm safety and laws, basic hunting terminol­ ogy, conservation, safe hunt­ ing practices, outdoor ethics, wildlife identification and management, survival, limit­ ed first aid and Michigan Wildlife Regulations. Silent Observer’s Fast $50 program in effect Fast $50 Program in Barry County allows students to report crime anonymously. If a student has information about a crime or any serious violation occurring in the school, call 24 hours a day, 1-800-310-9031, and an ID number will be assigned. The caller may remain anony­ mous. Knowledge of drags, theft, arson, threats, weap­ ons, and vandalism should be reported. Students can earn $50 and the reward doubles if the tip leads to recovery of an illegal weapon. The caller is eligible to collect a reward if the tip results in the recovery of drags or property, or helps to solve a case. Check the status of the tip by calling 269-945­ 1410 about a week after it is reported. For more information about Silent Observer visit online at barry911.org and click on the Silent Observer tab or call 269-948-4825 ext. 2. See us for color copies,,, one-hour 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 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, October 3.2015 Dear Readers, My earliest memories of the newspaper business come from a time when my mother brought me into the J-Ad Graphics office at its original location on Court Street and I packed my pockets full of paper to bring home. 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Hastings, Ml 49058 269-045-9554 �Page 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. October 3. 2015 Maple Valley’s fall homecoming is picture perfect This year's homecoming seems more like summer than fall. Fans fill the stands to capacity in anticipation of the big game. Maple Valley cheerleaders accomplish a tiered affect at the onset of the fall home- cpming game. The parade passes by. The Maple Valley fall homecoming route begins at the Nashville VFW, makes an eastward turn at Reed Street and proceeds to Carl's Supermarket. Bedecked in blue and white are Michelle Falcon, Maple Valley Schools' superin­ tendent waving to the crowd, April Heinze (left), board president, and Tracy George director of technology hoisting the school banner. Volleyball players and coaches are all smiles and waves from atop a firetruck in the homecoming parade. stay healthy this winter! Flu Shots—$18 cash (billing commercial insurance if covered, excluding Medicare Part D) available Tuesday—Saturday No appointment necessary. Shingles vaccines by appointment. MVP maple valley pharmacy mon-fri 9-6 • sat 9-1 • 219 n. main • nashville, mi 49073 The Maple Valley mas­ cot rides in the fall home­ coming parade wearing jersey number 33 to honor Maple Valley’s own Dennis Rodeman. Rodeman, a firefighter with the City of Lansing, was killed Sept. 9 by a hit and run driver while collecting money for the annual Fill a Boot cam­ paign. Please go to the link below to apply beforehand or Stop in on October 7th to apply and speak with a recruiter. 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And as part of Spectrum Health, Spectrum Health Pennock providers can connect you directly to many of the area's top specialists. Discover greater possibilities. It may be Maple Valley’s fall homecoming but these attendees are sporting pink instead of blue, and white in support of breast cancer awareness. Angie Joppie, in pink Harley fashion, accessorizes with ribbons and balloons. Fred Marlene Racheal R. 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Daniel Woodall, DO, MPH Seeing patients at Gun Lake Family * Seeing patients at Delton Family Seeing patients at Women's Medicine Medicine Health First 877.377.7322 269.623.5150 269.945.8080 For information contact the office directly, call the Spectrum Health Pennock The ambulance leads the firetrucks in the fall homecoming parade. Vermontville and Nashville rotate homecoming and 2015 is Nashville’s turn. Physician Referral Line at 269.945.1749, or visit spectrumhealth.org/pennock 10250 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 3,2015 Memories of the Past A look at the country 71 years ago lished in the Maple Valley News Oct. J, J985. Early in 1914, Nashville News editor-publisher Len W. Feighner, accompanied by his wife Stella, boarded a train at the local station for a trip that would take them through the Southland via Memphis and New Orleans, west through the Northwest MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN into Canada, as they made a IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, giant circle back to Nashville. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE The journey lasted nearly AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has three months, and “Fike,” as been made in the conditions of a he was fondly called by his mortgage made by Kelly Howard, many local friends, shared a married man, and Linda Howard, his-wife, as non-borrowing spouse, the experiences with his to Mortgage Electronic Registration readers By writing a series of Systems, Inc., as nominee for lend­ letters for publication in The er and lenders successors and/or News. The first was dated assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 2, 2012 and recorded May 17,2012 in Jan. 14, 1914 (sent from Los Instrument Number 2012-000218, Angeles) and the final install- This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub- LEGAL NOTICE Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Ur­ ban Financial of America, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven and 18/100 Dollars ($44,587.18), 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 pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premis­ es, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 29, 2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Bar­ ry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A Parcel of land in the SW 1/4 of Section 17, T 2 N., R.10 W, de­ scribed as: The N 110 feet of the following: Commencing at the 1/8 corner on S side of SW 1/4 of said Section 17, thence N on the 1/8 line 58 rods 6 feet to the NE corner of Lot 71 of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 14, for the place of begin­ ning; thence North on 1/8 line 36 rods 7 and 3/4 ft. to the SE corner of Oscar Boulter land, thence West along S side of Boulter Lot, 24 rods b and 1/4 feet, thence S 36 rods 13 and 7/8 ft. to NW corner of Lot 90 of Village of Orangeville, thence E along N side of Lots 90 and 71 of said plat, 24 rods 9 and 1/4 ft to be­ ginning. 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 re­ demption 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. Dated: September 26,2015 Orlans Associates, P.O. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-013073 (09-26)(10-17) 11874 LEGAL NOTICE ment was written March 28 at Nashville, “the best town on the map,” according to Feighner. Over the next few weeks, we will reprint excerpts of Fike’s 1914 reports. It is interesting to note that some of his observations hold true today — some 71 years later — while others point out how much advancement has been made in the 20th centu­ ryFor example, in his first letter, Feighner said it was doubtful that the Mississippi River could ever be bridged at New Orleans. In 1914, it was not bridged at any point south of Memphis. The train carrying the Feighners was ferried across the river. In his final installment, Fike reflected on his odyssey and various paradise spots he visited, such as Galveston, Texas, where “one who has This 1914 postcard scene of the Greater Galveston Causeway shows a part of the route covered by the Feighners on their visit to the Texas town wjiich so greatly impressed the Nashville News editor. “I’m strong for this Galveston thing,” wrote Len. “It looks to have the jump on any other city in Texas.” enough money so he can live without work could be happy.” “There are thousands of men all through the west looking for work,” noted Fike. “Nearly every city is loaded up with idle men, and the problem is a vexing one as to what to do for them.” If Michigan were boosted and advertised like the West Coast country, decided Feighner, “we would have to take clubs to drive the people away.” Los Angeles Jan. 14, 1914 Dear Readers: Well, gee whiz! are in California, the balmy breezes Pacific, the sweet Here we enjoying from the odors of SCHNEIDERMAN & SHER­ MAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF­ FICE 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 MARILYN J. WHITNEY, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB., Mortgag­ ee, dated October 24, 2007, and recorded on November 21,2007, in Document No. 20071121-0004457, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents ($111,434.86), including in­ terest at 5.500% 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 mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Court­ house in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on November 19, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are de­ scribed as: LOT 3 OF CHARLESON HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449K, in which case the re­ demption period shall be 3 months, or under MCL 125.1449v, 30 days Len W. Feighner, editor and publisher of The Nashville from the date of such sale. MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVEL-News from 1888 to 1928, was a big booster of Nashville. OPMENTAUTHORITY Mortgagee/ At various times, he served as village president, fire Assignee Schneiderman & Sher-chief, postmaster and at one time was state representaman, P.C. 23938 Research'Drive, tive from this district. At the conclusion of his 1914 Suite 300 Farmington ‘Hills, Ml cross-country trip, he called Nashville “the best town on 48335 S20140821060937 USDA the map.” His wife, the former Stella Watson, accompa­ (10-03)(10-24) 12959 nied him on the journey.Memories of the Past myriad of flowers and much crude oil, the lights and sights of one of the most beautiful and brilliantly illu­ minated cities in he world, and at the" same time being separated from our coin at an awful rate with neatness and ihuch sang froid. (Get that?) We left Nashville — the real boss and myself — Monday morning, Jan. 5, amid paeans ofjoy from the citizens ofthe best little town in the world — joy because we had paid up most of our small bills around town before we left. We were in possession of two four-foot strips [of ticket] from which we hope will bring us home safe and sound before the open season on black bass. We just caught our train at Jackson by dodging a gateman, landed in Chicago at 3:30 p.m. and left the same evening over the Illinois Central for New Orleans. We had crossed, the river into Tennessee before we crawled out in the morning, for the only monotonous day since leaving home. You know it was fine sleighing when we left home, but before reach­ ing Michigan City we missed the snow and have seen no more since, except on moun­ tain tops, but the cold weath­ er stuck right with us all the way. At Memphis groups of Negroes were gathered about little bonfires in the railroad yards holding their hands over the grateful warmth and shuffling to keep their feet warm. We had our first view here of the majestic Mississippi, the Father of Waters, a dirty, muddy stream, but interesting for all of that. Memphis is said to be just awakening from a lethargy of many years and to be rapidly forging to the front as i man­ ufacturing and commercial center. The next town of importance was Jackson, Miss., but since the-legislature was in session we didn’t dare to stop off. Most of the country all along the line is of a desolate character, poor soil, much of it either swampy or clay and sand hills, awful highways, no fences, the landscape occasionally dotted with Negro cabins, very few of them with any windows — a dreary country indeed, with few towns showing any appearance oflife. Practically the only crops raised com and cotton, and very little of the land will raise either. We arrived in New Orleans — pronounced as one word, with the accent on the second syllable and the “r” left out — about 10 o’clock Tuesday night and hurried into bed to keep from freezing. The town had a very hard frost that night, which is “very unusual,” and we didn’t dare tell them we brought it down to them from Michigan. Wednesday morning we walked about the business part of town, visited the river front and watched the ship­ ping traffic, wearing overcoat and wraps, for the white frost stayed on until nearly noon. Then old Sol got in his work and thawed things out a bit, so in the afternoon we hired an auto and were driv­ en about the quaint old city, visiting many interesting points, among them the parks, the French market, the NOTICE LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTGRATION TO THE ELECTORS OF VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN ALL ELECTORS ARE HEREBY GIVEN NOTICE that Vermontville Township will hold a special election on Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be registered no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, October 5, 2015. To register, visit any Secretary of State branch office, the County Clerk’s Office, or by contacting Vermontville Township Clerk Sharon Stewart at 517-726-0355 or 517-726-1159. This notice is given by order of the Township Election Commission. Sharon L. Stewart Vermontville Township Clerk un �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, Octdber 3,2015 — Page 9 Thousands of cranes expected during 21st annual CraneFest The Feighners boarded a train at the Nashville station — seen here circa-1910 — with two four-foot strips of tickets that cost them “a heap more than we could afford” for a nearly three-month odyssey through the southland, to the West Coast and Northwest, then home via Canada. Len’s observations during the 1914 journey today point up varying degrees of change since 1914. 11 Wii c -iali’ddU KVtt OKIE A ISE EMI ‘tan nHivHh tii.ibi’e BBZE* KL list dtaxtakiw ■tni triife S1W* tJtet filis ' old slave market, the Creole section, the French quarter, and the old and new resi­ dence and business sections. New Orleans is one of the oldest and newest cities of the United States, reminding one in many ways of Philadelphia,, ,, yet more extreme. Magnificent busi­ ness blocks are set among tumbling ruins of the quaint old building of antebellum days. The cemeteries are unique, in that no bodies are buried there. They are placed above the surface, in marble tombs, for the reason that the water is so close to the sur­ face as to make burial impractical. Many of the tombs are elaborate struc­ tures, and the cemeteries are very beautiful. The city has never had suitable sanitary arrange­ ments and until very recently, its open sewers and other unsanitary conditions have made its death rate the high­ est of any American city. The public spirit has now awak­ ened, and the water supply is now of the finest, a thorough sewerage system has been worked out by competent engineers and on every hand great public improvements are under way. Those -who want to see “old” New Orleans will have to see it soon, for conditions are rap­ idly changing. v Leaving the Crescent city, we took the Sunset Limited of the Southern Pacific, one of its many splendid trains, run to a point about 10 miles above the city, where the train is conveyed across the Mississippi on a mammoth ferry, pulled by tugs, to Avondale, where we again hit the rails. The river is not bridged at New-Orleans, nor for that matter at any point south of Memphis. It is doubtful if it ever will be bridged at New Orleans, on account of the inability to find foundations solid enough to hold the piers. Leaving Avondale, we crossed Louisiana in the night, and when we awoke in the morning found ourselves in Texas, Beaumont being the first city of importance. This is a boom city, having been a thriving lumbering town before the discovery of oil in 1901, when it at once sprang into prominence, and many substantial fortunes have been made here. It has a wonderful future if the oil keeps coming. We pulled into Houston at noon. Houston is a great city. It is a typical, wide-awake, hustling northern city set down in the wrong place on the map. It is the commercial king and the railroad center of Texas. Not satisfied.with that, they are spending mil­ lions to transform a bayou filled with stagnant waters into a ship canal to the Gulf of Mexico at Galveston in order to make Houston a port for ocean-going vessels . It looks to have the jump on any other city in Texas and to be increasing its lead in rapid strides. Real estate is very high, but looks to be a good buy at that, for it appears to have a certain and .substantial future. Galveston, which calls itself “The Treasure Island of America,” is a wonder. I’m strong for this Galveston thing. Swept off the map in 1900 by a tidal wave, which NOTICE TO VILLAGE RESIDENTS RIGHT-OF-WAY VIOLATIONS The village would like to remind all village residents that is unlawful to store trash containers for more than 24 hours before or after trash pickup day or any other personal item(s) including a vehicle at any time within the public right-of-way. In accordance with Ordinance 9-9-1999-E, the Police can issue a municipal civil in­ fraction fine to those who are noncompliant Thank you Nashville Village Clerk 13034 Thousands of sandhill cranes are expected to descend upon a sanctuary outside of Bellevue during the 21st annual CraneFest Oct. 10 and 11. CraneFest provides aware­ ness and optimal viewing as Michigan’s largest birds, the sandhill cranes, stop at Big Marsh Lake during their annual migration to Florida? Last year, more than 9,400 sandhill cranes were counted during the annual crane count in late October, setting a state record for the most number of cranes viewed in one day. Hosted by the Michigan Audubon and the Kiwanis Club of Battle Creek, CraneFest is a free annual event at the Kiwanis Youth Area overlooking Big Marsh Lake and Michigan Audubon’s Baker Sanctuary. “CraneFest is truly phenomenal as these majestic birds gather during their trip south,” Michigan Audubon Executive Director Jonathan Lutz said. “It is a wonderful annual celebration that offers a full weekend of fun and conservation-minded activi­ ties for families.” The event takes place from noon to dusk Saturday and Sunday. Cranes will fly into and out of the marsh all day, with the highest concentra­ tion of birds arriving around dusk to roost for the night. CraneFest also features guid­ ed nature hikes, additional bird viewing, chats with local nature experts, face painting, kids crafts, live animal exhib­ its and a wildlife artist vil­ lage. Friday, Oct. 9, Michigan Audubon will host a birders’ soiree, which features- a pre­ sentation by Al Batt, author of A Life Gone to the Birds and contributing writer to newspapers and magazines, such as Bird Watcher’s Digest. Locally made beers and wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served at the fundrais­ ing event. A silent auction featuring various top-notch items will be available. Proceeds will benefit the Baker Sanctuary, practically pc c y destroyed es oye thee city, cy, it has with the help from the government, built a sea wall, which is one of the engineer­ ing wonders of the world. It is five miles long, 16 feet wide at the base, five feet on top, built of reinforced con­ crete. It is backed by a fill which runs back into the island for several blocks and which only a world catastro­ For Sale Business Services phe can ever affect. A magnificent boulevard AFFORDABLE PROPANE GARAGE DOOR & OPENER lines the top of the sea wall, FOR your home/farm/ busi- Repair Special. $30 off broken costly hotels and other beau-ness. No delivery fees. Call spring or opener repair. Free tiful buildings have been and for a free quote. Diamond estimates. Call Global Dis­ are being constructed, and Propane 269-367-9700. count Garage Doors, (616)334­ 3574. the whole magnificent city is Estate Sales blooming. The island is con­ RUSTY WATER PROB­ nected with the mainland by LEMS? ESTATE SALE a great causeway that cost $2 I can help you. Very reason­ Oct. 9th & 10th, 9am-6pm million and under the com­ able rates. 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PUBLISHER’S all year ‘round and it is NOTICE: claimed the gulf breezes For Rent All real estate advertising in this newspaper is make the island cool in the subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan summer and warm in the FOR RENT: Two story house Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal to' advertise “any preference, limitation or winter, so that the climate is in Vermontville, 3 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 baths, newly reno­ discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, equable the year ‘round. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or vated with 2 car garage, $700 / marital status, or an intention, to make any such I sure wish all you folks month plus security deposit. preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial could see Houston and No smoking/No pets. 517status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women Galveston. They look good 652-5155. and people securing custody of children under 18. to me from every point of This newspaper will not knowingly accept Garage Sale any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ view. They got a slight touch tion of the law. Our readers are hereby informed of the Tuesday night frost," that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are 4 FAMILY YARD SALE. but was not strong enough to available on an equal opportunity basis. To report Thurs - Sgt,. Oct 8, 9 & 10. discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at wilt the flowers, which are Noon - 6pm. 4801 S M-66 6(6-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ everywhere in profusion. ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Hwy, Nashville. Household When I get to writing to all items, name brand clothing you dear folks, it’s hard for for Women, men & teens, me to stop. 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Today, conserva­ tion efforts have led to a steady increase in popula­ tions, with an estimated 30,000 cranes living in Michigan. * Volunteers also are need­ ed. Call the number below to learn more. Admission is free, but there is a $5 parking fee. The festival is located at 22300 Fifteen Mile Road, Bellevue, south of Bellevue. For more information, visit www. CraneFest.org or call 517­ 580-7364. Help Wanted MAPLE LEAF INN now hir­ ing a full time cook position. Apply m person at Maple Leaf Inn, 188 S Main, Vermontville. 517-726-0098. 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 BOBBIN'S O JEFF DOBBIN’S —AiiTn cviivirF inc:. 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This time that lead only lasted a minute and five sec­ onds. The Ramblers respond­ ed with a 90-yard touchdown pass from Hunter King to Mike Gramza to tie the game 6-6, and then took the lead with 46 seconds left in the opening quarter on a 12-yard run by Gramza. A two-point pass from King to Riley Winn gave the Ramblers a 14-6 lead, and they led the rest of the night. The Ramblers tacked on a 56-yard touchdown pass from King to Max Walasek in the second quarter. Walasek returned the sec­ ond half kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown, then the Ramblers added a 6-yard touchdown run by Garmaz and a 17-yard touchdown run by Dalorian Graves in the fourth quarter. King finished the night 7-of-ll passing -for 194 yards. He was intercepted twice, once by Grant Adrianson and once by Frankie Ulrich, but those turnovers weren’t enough to get the Lions back in the ballgame. Ulrich also led the Lion offense, rushing nine times for 64 yards. Brock Weiler had 21 rushes for 59 yards and Heinze carried the ball eight times for 50 yards. Musser was 2-of-8 pass­ ing and was intercepted once. The Ramblers got 70 rush­ ing yards on ten carries from Gramza. Adrianson had a teamhigh nine tackles for the Lions, and AJ Creller added eight. Maple Valley is now 0-6 overall this season and 0-4 in the GLAC; The Lions close the conference season at home against Stockbridge Friday, their final home game of the year. Perry is now 1-3 in the league and 2-4 overall. Maple Valley’s Mark Dixon (13) turns away from Perry’s Brody Terry in the midfield Wednesday at Fuller Street Field in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley spikers get Lions show improvement their first GLAC victory in 2nd half of GLAC season The Lions have been working on their total game - hitting, passing, blocking, moving and communicating. Maple Valley varsity vol­ leyball coach Sarah Carpenter said her team saw that hard work pay off Tuesday. The Lions knocked off visiting Perry 25-15’, 25-14, 25-21 in a Greater Lansing Activities Conference match at Maple Valley High School. Everyone contributed for the Lions? The kills were spread across the floor, with Megan Bonney leading the Lions with five. Emily Morris, Emma Franklin and Michaela Johnson had four each. Rachel Morris;added three kills. MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVE NEEDS ACE AUTO REPAIR& From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts Brooklyn Scott set her teammates Up for many of those, earning 16 assists. Johnson led the Lion defense with 15 digs and Taylor Medina had 13. Maple Valley also got eight digs from Bonney and five from Emily Moms. Emily Morris and Emma. Franklin each served three aces. The Lions are now 1-4 in the GLAC this season. They close out league play Tuesday at Lansing Christian. The Lions are at Springport today (Oct. 3) for a tourna­ ment. Leslie will host the GLAC tournament Oct. 24. 517-726-1500 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 5105 Nashville Stop "SftOPP//VG 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You're hV me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC by Breit Bremer Sports Editor Things have- gone better for the Lions against every foe so far in the second half of the Greater Lansing Activities Conference sea­ son. The Lions are still chasing their first league win though, and they only have one more chance. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ soccer team finishes season at the GLAC Stockbridge Monday. The Lions are currently 0-11 in the conference. The Lions fell 9-1 in their meeting with the Ramblers at Perry High School in August. It was a.6-2 game when the two teams met on Fuller Steer Field in Nashville Wednesday afternoon. “We did better than we did the first time against them,” said Maple Valley head coach Andy Roush. “This second time through has been better. It’s, just getting over that hump.” He likes the way his guys are moving around the field, how they’re staying with run­ ners defensively and how they work to try and break down a defense. A key piece to breaking down a defense is controlling the ball. That is something the Lions have been working a lot on . “I think it really is a touch here or there that really sends them going the other way with a lot of speed or stops us from going with any sort of Maple Valley goalkeeper Seth Gurd braces for a crash as perry’s Michael VanBuren leaps over him in the Lion box during Wednesday’s GLAC match in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) momentum,” Roush said. “If we can just start-to get that touch cleaner and get it to somebody’s feet, move things a little smoother and I think that would help a lot.” The Lions finished a cou­ ple ofruns up field in the first half against the Ramblers Wednesday. Isaac Fisher scored one goal for the Lions, and Gavin Gardner scored off an assist from teammate Dillon Walker. Fisher has been a solid addition as a field player, after playing in goal much of the early part of the season. An injury slowed down senior Seth Gurd a bit, so he was moved back into the net where he has performed well. Maple Valley’s defense did have trouble slowing down Perry forward Michael VanBuren, who got off eight shots. He put five of those eight on net, and scored four ggoals. Buddy Douglas and Bryan Weiler scored the other'two goals for Perry. Weiler had three assists in the game. “They’re talking the right stuff and thinking the right stuff, and now it’s just a mat­ ter of performing it,” Roush said of his guys. “When you get. tired and when you get down you start to revert to old habits, and they’ve been doing a better job of not doing that.” The Lions were also downed 8-0 Monday against visiting Lansing Christian. Maple Valley will play three games next week, the league finale and then home non-cdnference contests with Comstock Wednesday and Calhoun Christian Thursday. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 3,2015— Page 11 First Lion finishers set new PRs at Lowell invite Sheldon and Mace win Thursday Men’s Senior Golf League Charlie Sheldon and Dave Mace (from left) were the winners of the Thursday morning Men’s Senior Golf League at Mulberry Fore Golf Course this season. John Harris and Dino Lamphere came in second place. Dave Hawkins (not pictured) is the league secretary. The league is open to new members. Just a few strides separate Maple Valley’s Audrey Reid (from right) Alli Hickey and Baileigh Schrader Saturday during the Bob Perry Invitational in Lowell. The Lion leaders were faster than they’d ever been before Saturday. Maple Valley sophomore Katie Cheeseman and junior Drew Allen led the Lion girls’ and boys’ cross country teams Saturday at Lowell’s Bob ""Perry Memorial Invitational. Both Lion teams placed sixth. Cheeseman hit the finish line in 26® place with her time of 25 minutes 56.9 sec­ onds, just ahead of freshman teammate Cassie Linn who was 28th in 26:33.8. The Lion girls’ team also had a trio finish within half of minute of each other. Carlee Allen was 31st in 27:09.5, Mikayla Brighton 34® in 27:26.6 and Payton Schrader 35th in 27:33.0. Freshman Megan Walker was just behind that pack, placing 36® with a personal best time of 25:56.9. Holland Black River had five girls in the top ten, including the first two finish­ ers, and won the girls’ meet with just 27 points. Byron Center was second with 44, followed by Lowell 50, West Michigan Aviation 138, Godwin Heights 141, Maple Valley 147 and Wellspring Prep NTS. Black River senior Sydney Del Valle won the grace in 20:54.6, with senior team­ mate Chelsea* Miskelley sec­ ond in 21:00.6. Maple Valley’s Drew Allen makes his way along the course at Lowell High School Saturday during the annual Bob Perry Invitational. Byron Center sophomore Kennedy Emmons was third in 21:08.7. Holland Black River was even better on the boys’ side, finishing with just 19 points. The team had the first three finishers, five in the top seven and its top seven runs all among the top 12. A pair of seniors led the way. for the Black River boys, with James McCann winning in 16:59.3 and B’renden Jones second in 18:03.1. Their junior team- mate Justin Lundstrom was third in 18:07.6. Grand River Prep was sec­ ond in the standings with 73 points, followed by West Michigan 75,Aviation Lowell 106, Byron Center 114, Maple Valley 176, Wellspring Prep 192 and Godwin Heights 214. Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely said her guys com­ peted quite well, despite being short a couple of team members. The Lion boys’ team put together three duos across, the finish. Drew Allen set a new personal record with his 26®-place time of 20:15.9. Jacob Brighton was right behind him, placing 27® in 20: 18.4. “All of our returning runners ran their fastest times on this course, sonie by more than three minutes,” Blakely said. “I see the team getting stronger than last year at this time and all the hard work in practice is starting to show.” Next in for the Lions were Logan Valiquette and Wyatt Baird. Valiquette was 36® in 21: 29.6 and Baird 38® in 25:37.6. Nathan Gorman beat out Payton Rourke for the Lions’ fifth scoring spot. Gorman was 49® in 25:37.6 and Rourke, the morning after being named Maple Valley’s 2015 fall homecoming king, was 50® in 27:00.2. Lions pleased with times, if not scores, at first GLAC jamboree The Leslie girls were the clear leaders as the Greater Lansing Activities Conference (GLAC) met at Lakewood High School for its first cross country jamboree of the season Tuesday. Leslie put ten runners in the top 21, winning the jam­ boree with just 21 points. The only question for the Blackhawks was whether or not they would have an individual champion too. They did. Sophomore Rachel Wiltse won the jamboree in 19 minutes 51.6 seconds, crossing the finish line less than half a second in front of Stockbridge senior Taylor Machette who turned in a time of 19:52.0. Leslie senior Haley Dack was third in 20:20.2, with sophomore teammate Hailee Loch fourth in 20:22.8. Dack was one ofjust two seniors among the first ten Blackhawks across the finish line. Olivet was second win the girls’ standings with 55 points, followed by Perry 94, Lakewood 128, Stockbridge 133, Lansing Christian 140 and Maple Valley 159. Maple Valley had youngsters lead the way. Freshman Hailey Bolton paced the Lion pack with a 31 st-place time of 23:58.2. “The girls had an amazing race,” said Lion head coach '^77? CT) MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations of our Clients and Customers! Michigan's Oldest and Finest Roof Replacement System FREE ESTIMATES 12X60 14X70 *3280Installed Installed*3980 Conserves Energy • Made in Michigan 1-800-872-2089 www.mobilehomeroofsmi.com [Weichert] (. Sally Magoon Realtors'; eaors; Emerald Properties Ken Babcock 111 N. Bostwick St, Realtor 269-986-5737-C Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-652-5575-C sjmll511@yahoo.coin www.emeraldrealtyco.com kdcbabcock@gmail.com Realtor Tiffany Blakely. Unfortunately the team plac­ ing wasn’t in our favor, but we had 11 season best times and nine of those were per­ sonal best times. I was also really pleased to see less than a minute between my top four runners.” The Maple Valley girls were hoping to be able to chase down Lakewood and Stockbridge. They’ll get two more tries in league competi­ tions this fall. The Lions also had sopho­ more Katie Cheeseman 36th in 24:27.5, freshman Cassie Linn 38th in 24:33.0 and sophomore Carlee Allen 40th in 24:38.4. Rounding out the top five for Maple Valley was sopho­ more Hannah McGlocklin in 47th place with a time of 25:42.2. Freshman teammate Mikayla Brighton was right behind her in 48th with a time of 25:46.4. McGlocklin beat her season best time by over two minutes.' Senior Katie Figueras led Perry with a fifth-place time of 20:36.1 and Olivet’s lead­ er was junior Teona Feldpausch who was sixth in 20:40.3. The lead wasn’t quite as large for the champions on the boys’ side, but Stockbridge put four guys in the top seven to finish with 36 points. Lansing Christian was second with 59 points, followed by Leslie 75, Perry 83, Lakewood 134, Olivet 138 and Maple Valley 169. Panther junior Jake Chapman and Alan Baird fin­ ished 1-2. Chapman hit the line in 16:56.5 and Baird in 16:59.7. Lansing Christian senior Andrew. Carlock was third in 17H1.2. “Like the girls, the boys had an outstanding race,” Blakely said. “The team score, like the girls, was not what we wanted, so I was disappointed for both teams because they- all had their best race of either the season or ever.” Junior Jacob Brighton led Maple Valley with a 23rd-place time of 18:59.3, finishing in less than 19 min­ utes for the first time ever. Lion sophomore Logan Valiquette was 32nd in 19: 37.4, and junior teammate Drew Allen finished in less than 20 minutes for the first time, placing 34th in 19:43.1. The Lions also had sopho­ more Wyatt Baird 43rd in 20: 18.2 and junior Nathan Baird 60th in 21:40.7. Behind that pack, the Lions had Payton Rourke and Nathan Gorman run their personal best times by a cou­ ple of minutes. Olivet will host the second GLAC jamboree Oct. 13. Call for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 3,2015 66> FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE WEED NASHVILLE PENNINGTON BOBCAT AND BACKHOE by Shari Carney Staff Writer » Along a winding drive, nestled among towering trees, is Pennington Bobcat and Backhoe the business and residence of John and Kathy Pennington. The Penningtons, married 38 years, settled in Nashville after falling in love with the area. John is from Delton and Kathy, Hastings. The couple have two daughters Jessie, married to Nick David and Amy, married to Chris Brooks. They have six grandchildren with another on the way. Sadly, their son Matt died 13 years ago, before the birth of his daughter. “There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss Matt,” said John. “He was my son and my best friend. He was a plumber too and a huge part of this business.” Pennington Bobcat and Backhoe, was established 21 years ago when John was approached by his brother-in-law, a master plumber, to be the excavator for new sewer line installations at nearby lakes. The company offers septic and driveway installation, repair and light excavation. John said they specialize in difficult jobs by having smaller equipment to get into tight areas where access is limited. Business is booming and sub-contractors are a necessity. John gave a nod to Greg Little of Little’s Trucking saying the two do a lot of projects together. Kathy, who works full-time as the program director for the Barry County 4-H extension office, is invaluable too. “She does all the computer work,” said John, “including writing up the estimates and invoicing.” “He’s very good at coordinating, problem solving and trouble shooting,” said Kathy. Pennington Bobcat and Backhoe is licensed for engineered septic system installations in Barry, Eaton and Ionia counties and does septic, sewer and excavating work farther out in Allegan, Calhoun and Kent. There is no hibernating in the winter when the gears shift toward snow plowing, removal and salting services for residential and commercial properties. There are always emergencies to deal with too including replacement of leaking septic tanks and install or repair to drainfields. Membership in the Nashville Route 66 Business District was welcomed by the Penningtons who both said they wished they could be involved more. They summed up their impression with two words, “It’s phenomenal.” For more information visit the website Penningtonbobcatandbackhoeservice.com . Estimates are free. They are located at 11807 Carlisle Highway. Call 517-852-1858 or send an email to john@ penningtonbobcatandbackhoeservice.com. Local businesses supporting each other Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Daniels Funeral Home Eaton Federal Savings Bank Ertvy Salon Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping Friends of Putnam District Library Good Time Pizza Great Northern Bowhunting Co. Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric, Inc. Hometown Lumber & Hardware The Pennington’s business banner pays tribute to the memory of their son Matt. It is located in front of the ' Shell station on Main Street in downtown Nashville. Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Maple Valley Pharmacy MOO-ville Creamery Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet Murray's Asphalt Musser's Service & Auto Sales Nashville Family Dentistry Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. Trumble Agency, Inc. Two J's . BBB Wheeler's Marine Service ACCREDITED BUSINESS John and Kathy Pennington are the owners of Pennington Bobcat and Backhoe. 12909 UPCOMING EVENTS To share upcoming community events on this page, emailinfo by October 17 for consideration to: nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com Today! 11 a-1 p—behind stores downtown (west side of M-66)—$4/person. Sample items from our fabulous local eateries, including Simply Sweet Bakery! PLUS... FREE Bouncehouse, Kids Games with prizes, Flea Market and more! HORSE PULL—Today! 1 p—behind stores—Relax with a full tummy after the big Taste event, and watch the horses do all the work! MINI HORSE PULL Tomorrow! October 4, Ip—behind stores—Come see what a big load these little beauties can pull! I 7^, £ SOLD OUT QUARTET" CONCERT—Sunday October 11,6-7p at Nashville Baptist Church—An anniversary celebration of Pastor Lester DeGroot's 55 years of service at NBC! Cards for Pastor DeGroot may be mailed to: P.O. Box 980 Nashville, Ml 49073 MOO-VILLE FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL—Saturday October 17—Come join the fun and celebrate harvest time at MOO-ville Creamery! Bring family and friends and enjoy a day at the farm including: • Hayride with a farm four • cow bounce house • FREEgames withprizes > • pumpkin carving contest—enterpumpkins by Oct. 15 • clown • a delicious Pancake Supper! SUPPORTING MEMBERS Country Kettle Cafe Grace Community Church Green Light Driving School LLC Hamiltons Taxidermy Hummell’s Body Shop J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Janette's Bunkhouse Main Street Salon Maple Grove Upholstery Maple Valley Schools Nashville Baptist Church Pash Performance Seasonal Co-op Simply Sweet Bakery Smalltown Computers The Revue—Nashville Community Theatre WBCH A proud partner ofthe Barry County Chamber ofCommerce NASHVILLE ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT Nashville is proud to be home of the • allows local businesses to better network and support each other LONGEST SUNDAE IN THE U.S.A! • provides opportunities for businesses to give back to the community Save the date: SAT. MAY 14,2016Join us as we take on the world! • supports the efforts underway to make Nashville a destination location � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-10-10.pdf a4bffa6be948d26c8e764d40fd530c87 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY f. newf Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 41, October 10, 2015 A local paper oftoday! Cat shot with arrow found in Kalamo Twp A cat that had been shot with a crossbow arrow was found under a deck hear Carlisle Highway in Kalamo Township Monday, Oct. 5. The animal was taken to the Capital Area Humane Society where it has since undergone surgery. The Eaton County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident. “It has been a very long 24 hours, but we are thrilled to announce that kitty’s status has been. upgraded from guarded to excellent,” said Julia Willson in a press release from the humane society. “As of this morning [Thursday, Oct. 8], he is’ purring, eating and seems to be in very good spirits, which is a huge improvement from the condition he has been in since Monday. We have been in contact with his owner and learned that his name is Booger. “While we would like to believe that the shooting of this kitty was not intention­ al,” Willson said, “we are unfortunately all too familiar with the fact that acts of cru­ elty against animals are com­ mon.” ’ The Capital Area Humane Society is offering a $2,100 reward to anyone who can provide information that will lead to an arrest in this case. The humane society initially offered a $1,000 reward. Two donors stepped forward with $1,100 more in reward money. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the sheriff department, 517-543-3512. The reward is payable upon arrest and conviction. Anyone interested in help­ ing with Booger’s medical expenses may direct dona­ tions to Capital Area Humane Society’s Special Care and Cruelty Fund, http:// cahs-lansing .org/index .php/ special-care-fund. Student enrollment down but less than expected Maple Valley Schools’ unofficial student count is 1,061, a decrease of five students instead of the loss of 26 anticipated in the 2015-16 budget. The results were recorded Wednesday, Oct. 7, during the state-mandated Count Day. In October 2014 Maple Valley had 1,089 students; in February, for the mid­ year count, it was 1,062 and in June 1,066.'The budget allotted for 1,040 based on an average loss of 26 stu­ dents per year over the past five years. “Although we are down students, from last fall, we anticipated this and budget­ ed appropriately,” said Maple Valley Schools This cat, Booger, was found shot with an arrow in Kalamo Township. He is at the Capital Area Humane Society where he has since undergone surgery. A reward is being offered to find the perpetrator. (Photo supplied) Vermontville council learns about Capital Area Community Services Superintendent Michelle Falcon. “We 'are happy to report an increase in enroll­ ment from our budget. This will support an added kin­ dergarten teacher, support staff, and needed resources for our students. We attri­ bute our district curriculum and facility upgrades to unforeseen enrollment increase.” by Patti Farnum Staff Writer Jeff Keener and Brenda Snow from the Capital Area Community Services in Charlotte stopped by the Vermontville Village Council meeting Thursday, Oct. 8, to explain the many services the organization offers Eaton County residents in need, Such as paying utility bills. “We have been around 50 years, and tell people we are one of the best-kept secrets around, because a lot ofpeo­ ple don’t know about us. We get federal funding from the government tQ run our pro­ grams, and we offer different services for low-income seniors, individuals and fam­ ilies in our service areas.” Food programs are also offered to those eligible, such as the commodity sup­ plemental food program for residents 60 and over. Proof of income must be shown, such as Social Security letter, pay stub or anything else that shows source of income. The emergency assistance program is not age-limited, but proof of income must be shown to be eligible. “Many people feel that if they get food stamps, they cannot take part in the food programs, that is not so. Long lines form at the first Taste of Nashville Saturday, Oct. 3. Cold weather didn’t Even ifthey get food stamps, they can still get food from deter the enthusiasm. us,” said Snow. “The food programs do not take the Some 500 buttons were by Shari Carney District. Saturday, Oct. 3. place of food stamps, and Staff Writer They organized the event sold in advance. Janette this also goes for food Despite the blustery, damp in Riverside Park behind Brodbeck said they sold out banks.” conditions, the Taste of Main Street. Six area restau­ of the buttons and were CACS serves residents in Nashville was deemed a suc­ rants combined forces and scrambling to meet the need Eaton, Clinton, Ingham and cess by organizers from the served 350 to 375 partici­ See TASTE, page 6 Shiawassee counties. Nashville Route 66 Business pants. Taste of Nashville likely to become an annual event AS a joke, Vermontville village president Ruth Wineman is presented a pink pellet gun at Thursday’s council meeting to help protect her from a flock of rogue turkeys. (Photo provided) To find out the many pro­ grams available, visit the See COUNCIL, page 4 In This Issue • Marching bands play on, despite foul weather • Lion ladies continue dropping times at Carson City-Crystal Lion soccer falls at Stockbridge in final GLAC game of 2015 Lions push Pilgrims to four sets in league loss �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 10, 2015 Bands play on, despite foul weather How You Burlesque.” by Kathy Maurer “The kids have really Copy Editor Centuries of weather folk­ improved on their work ethic attitude,” said lore can attest to the misery and brought on by a wind from Vanderhoef. “It is a whole the east, and those attending new culture with a positive Saturday’s marching band team atmosphere. Band is a invitational can attest to the team in the truest sense ofthe misery the east wind brought. word. Nobody sits the bench; Despite the windy, rainy, everyone has the ball all of 48-degree conditions, all 26 the time and they’re all start­ scheduled bands performed ers.” “Competition is always outdoors in the state’s largest scholastic marching band fun, and it’s inspiring to see competition of the year. And all the talented bands,” said more than 300 students in the Abby Smith, Maple Valley Western Michigan University senior and color guard cap­ Bronco Marching Band put tain. “The wind was crazy, The Maple Valley band, with its theme, “Dance With Me,” is one of the first to perform. on their half-time show plus and it was hard to watch some oftheir favorites during bands while trying to stay dry and not freeze. I am very two special performances. Centuries of music were proud of how we performed, represented during the com­ especially considering the petition, from the days of amount of growth we have Pompeii to the middle ages, made since the start of the early American history to season, and I am sad that various decades ofAmerican marching season has almost come to an end.” and British rock music. Several local' bands com­ “We moved up two places from last year,” said Maple peted. Highlights among area Valley Director Dennis bands include: Maple Valley, second in Vanderhoef in a conversation with the Maple Valley News. class for color guard, third “The kids have been working for drum major in Class D. hard. It is a very difficult Lakewood, second overall show.” in class C, third for percus­ The Maple Valley sion. The Maple Valley color guard placed second among the seven class D schools. Members are (from left) Cathryn Marching Lions’ theme is ■ Delton Kellogg, first for Eldridge, Savannah VanStee, Haylee Scott, Abby Smith, Gracie Fisher and Zandra Siple. “Dance with Me.” The percussion, third for drum band’s make-up consists of major in Class C. 34 winds, nine percussion Ionia was first overall in and six auxiliary. Songs in Class B, second in color band, which edged out Class this year’s show include guard and third for field AA Grandville by four-tenths “Dance Again,” “Cell Block commanders. of a point. Tango,”' “Can I Have This The grand champion of See BAND, page 4 Dance?” and “Show Me the day was the Grand Ledge Color guard captain Abby Smith (center,- left) and drum major Sequoya Fighter salute before accepting awards on behalf of the Maple Valley band from Hastings field commanders (from left) Caleb Keech, Stephanie Wezell and Danny Koneska. Two non-marching band members join the pit at the sidelines. Nashville /m\ EXPRESS | STOP SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 3314 Like clockwork, bands move through a procession of arrival, preparation, walking to 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You're Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC me I the stadium, waiting, performing, walking back to the school, putting instruments away and heading back to the stadium to watch the competition. A few bands left after performing, but most stayed to the end of their respective awards ceremonies. Here, the Maple Valley band waits while the Martin band performs and the Galesburg Augusta band (top) heads back to the school. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 10,2015 — Page 3 Girl Scout troops are still recruiting Girl Scouts participating in a bridging ceremony are (from left) Isabel Emerick, Angie Wiggington, Alana Dunlap, Isabell Dunlap, Ariel Kenyon, Macey Dunham and Emily White. Ariel and Alana receive Brownie bridg­ ing patches and Angie and Macey receive their Juniors bridging patch. Anyone interested in learning more about joining Girl Scouts may call Sue Dunham, 517­ 852-1925, or email dunhamsm@yahoo.com for more information. Lion ladies continue dropping times at Carson City-Crystal The Maple Valley varsity girls’ cross country team had five girls, including three of its top seven, record their personal record times Saturday at the Carson City­ Crystal Invitational at the Fish Creek Sportsman’s Club. One ofthose PRs was from team leader Katie Cheeseman, who finished 81st individual­ ly in the day’s Gold Division race with a time of 24 min­ utes 27.0 seconds. , The Lions also got person-: al records from their fifth finishers Payton Schrader who was 93™ in 25:53.6 and sixth finisher Megan Walker who was 94^ in 25:5619. In between Cheeseman and the Schrader/Walker duo, the Lions had Hailey Bolton 83rd in 24:33.5, Cassie Linn 86^ in 24:53.7 and Carlee Allen 87th in 24:58.2. “The girls team as a whole performed very well,” said Maple Valley head coach Tiffany Blakely. “We had strong winds and the coolest temperatures for the season thus far.” “The girls exceeded expec­ tations with five course best, six season best, and five per­ sonal best times. The girls are really working on closing the gap between the first five runners.” The Lion team placed 14“ in the standings, with 404 points. Traverse City St. Francis won the girls’ cham­ pionship with 36 points, plac­ ing four runners in the top five. Mt- Pleasant Sacred Heart was second with 59 points, followed by Ithaca 81, Calvin Christian 125 and Hanover-Horton 147 in the top five. Traverse City St. Francis senior Holly Bullough won the race in 17:41.8. Teammate Katelyn Duffing was second in 18:35.1 and St. Francis also had Emmalyne Tarsa third in 18:53.7 and Joyana Tarsa fifth in 19:09.7. Hanover-Horton’s boys’ team had five guys in the top 11, led by fifth-place finisher Brennan Burk in 16:44.0, and won the boys’ Gold Division title with 39 points. Calvin Christian was second with 85, followed by Grant 106, Clare 132 and Saranac 204 in the top five of the 16-team field. Cool Looks The Lion boys were 16^ with 405 points, but, like the girls, ran well. “The boys team had a solid day on the course,” Blakely said. “Our goal was to keep our times consistent or better considering course and weather. For the most part they met their goals. We did have four of our returning runners run their best time for this course, most by over two minutes.” Jacob Brighton led the Maple Valley boys, placing 60“ in 19:136. Logan Valiquette was next in for the Lions, placing 71st in 19:44.5. Drew Allen was right behind in 79“ with a time of 20:08.3. Maple Valley also had Wyatt Baird 91st in 21:13.7 and Nathan Baird 104*^ in 22:27.0. Calvin Christian senior Abe Visser won the race in 15:50.7. St. Louis’ Evan second in in Goodell was second 15:59.1, Five other guys, including the first three Hanover-Horton finishers all finished in less than 17 minutes. Extended Tanning Hours For EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Your Convenience f Hair • Nails • Tanning w DON'T GO AROUND SCARING PEOPLE! Seteduk YourAppointment Today! Maple Valley DECA Club students (from left) Baileigh Schrader, Logan Valiquette and Hannah McGIocklin are the project organizers for a bowlathon to raise money for autism awareness. Students aim to raise autism awareness The Maple Valley DECA Club is sponsoring a bowlathon to raise money for autism awareness. The event will be Saturday, Nov. 7, at Charlanes in Charlotte at 1:45 pjn. Students are collecting pledges, and all of the money- collected will go to Autism Speaks. 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He worked as a printer, first for the Republican Tribune in Charlotte before working in Lansing, and, later in Livonia for Inland Press. Bill loved the outdoors, especially deer hunting and fishing with his brother and nephews. William is survived by his brother, Charlie (Betty) Barnaart; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary Ann; his parents; and his sisters, Martha Bums and Barbara Furman. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at Pray Funer­ al Home with Rev. Arthur Salisbury officiating. Visita­ tion will be from 1 to 2 p.m., just prior to the funeral. If desired, the family sug­ gests memorial contribu­ tions to Eaton Community Palliative Care. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of William on his tribute page at www. prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home. HASTINGS, MI Ruth Cole, age 91, of Hastings, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 at Oak View Adult Fos­ ter Care. Ruth was bom in Tustin on May 30, 1924, the daughter ofthe late Elmer and Marga­ ret (Kent) VanAntwerp. She was raised in the Tustin area and attended local schools, graduating from Tustin High School as the salutatorian of her graduating class. She was the widow of gether in Florida. Ruth loved Kenneth Cole. The couple to be on- the move and had Mary A. Trumble were married on October 12, traveled all over the world, VERMONTVILLE, MI - had been all over the United 1943 and made their home including Israel, Europe, and Mary A. Trumble, age 79, of States, including Wyoming, , together in the Vermontville California. Vermontville, passed away Kentucky, and Colorado. area where they raised their Ruth is survived by her Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at During the winter months, family. daughter, Darlene Richard­ Sparrow Hospital, Lansing. she and her family enjoyed Ruth spent her working son; her two brothers, Mal­ Mary was bom in Lake spending time in northern career at Hastings Manufac­ colm VanAntwerp and Alan Odessa on October 16,1935, Michigan downhill skiing turing where she held several VanAntwerp; her daughter­ the daughter of the late at the Bear Mountain Ski positions throughout her time in-law, Annette Cole; six Kenneth and Florence (Cave) Resort in Grayling. there before retiring in the grandchildren, and six great Mary is survived by her Bulling. mid-1980s. grandchildren. Mary was raised in the daughter, Terresa (Douglas) Ruth enjoyed working She was preceded in death Vermontville area and at­ Jones; three sons, -Fredrick outside in her garden and by her husband, Kenneth; her tended local schools, grad­ (Janis) Trumble, Stewart antiquing. She took great son, Dale Cole; her brothers, (Debbie) uating from Vermontville Trumble, Ken pride in the appearance ofher Elwood and Stanley VanAntTremble; her sister, Marlene High School in 1953. yard and would always take werp; sisters, Lois Hodgson, She was the widow of Stan Smith; 11 grandchildren and time to pick up sticks and and Irene Nelson. 11 great grandchildren. Trumble. The couple was dead branches that had fallen Funeral services were held married February 5, 1955. She was preceded in death onto the ground. She attended at the Daniels Funeral Home, They made their home in by her husband Stan in 2010. Vermontville Bible Church Nashville, on Tuesday, Oct. Funeral services were held the Vermontville area where and loved helping her church 6, 2015. Pastor Joe Benedict they raised their family at the Daniels Funeral Home, family; whether visiting officiated. together. Mary worked for Nashville, on Saturday, Oct. someone who was shut in or Interment took place pri­ a short time cooking for 3, 2015. Pastor Ben Ridder working at the church, she vately. . the Maple Valley Schools officiated. was always willing to lend a Memorial contributions before joining her husband Memorial contributions can hand. Often Ruth would visit can be made to Barry Com­ in 1972 as the office manager be made to the Maple Valley someone at their home and munity Hospice. for the Trumble Agency. Scholarship Fund or Eaton spend her time there cleaning Funeral arrangements haye Community Hospice. and helping to catch up on been entrusted to the Daniels She worked faithfully in the family business before Funeral arrangements have household chores. Funeral Home in Nashville. been entrusted to the Daniels After retiring, she and her For further details please retiring in 2000. Mary enjoyed golfing, Funeral Home in Nashville. husband Kenneth enjoyed visit our website at www. visiting the casinos, and For further details, please spending their winters to- danielsfuneralhome.net. traveling with her family. visit our website at www. Throughout the years, she danielsfuneralhome.net BAND, continued from page 2 Final placings and the names ofthe half-time shows in parentheses: Class D first Harbor Springs (“Stripes and Stars”); second Gobles (“Rise of the Phoenix”), third Bangor (“Decades of Disney), fourth Maple Valley (“Dance With Me”), fifth Hartford (“Let’s Dance”), sixth Galesburg Augusta (“Hits Across the Nashville Baptist Church Pastor Lester DeGroot In honor ofPastorDeGroot’s 55years ofservice here at Nashville Baptist Church we are hosting a FREE CONCERT featuring Soul’d Out Quartet Sunday, October 11. • 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. 312 Phillips St., Nashville, MI • 517-852-9808 Ifyou would like to send a card to PastorDeGroot, they can be mailed to P.O. Box 980, Nashville, MI49073 Pond”) and seventh Martin (“Animated”). Class C — first Coloma (“The Pirates of the second Caribbean”), Lakewood (“Motown”), third (“Circus”), Constantine fourth Fennville (“Funk”), fifth Delton Kellogg (“Mask of Zorro”) and sixth Hopkins (“Music ofthe Beatles”). first Ionia Class B second (“Play Time”),, Allegan (“Russian Dreams”), third Wayland (“James Bond: 007”), fourth Harper Creek (“Fun”), fifth Dowagiac (“The Gffeat and Powerful Oz”). Class A — first Grand Ledge _ (“Cinematic Snapshots”), second Mattawan (“Pompeii - A.D. 79”), third Kalamazoo Central (“Sinister”), fourth Caledonia (“Through the Ages”), fifth Battle Creek Central (“Elton John”) and sixth Wyoming (“Wizards”). Class AA Grandville (“The Ministry of Freedom”). The 2016 Hastings Marching Band Invitational is set for Oct. 1. Tips for dealing with inclement weather It is getting to be the time of year when we may have school delays or closings due to inclement weather or other emergency. Many factors are taken into consideration in making these decisions. Despite how carefully advance preparations are made, an emergency closing may be an inconvenience. The safety of students is always the primary concern. Occasionally decisions may be made well in advance, but usually it is during the early morning hours. Every effort is made to determine a closing no later than 6 a.m., but there may be occasions when conditions don’t permit it. When possible, a delayed opening will be arranged instead of clos­ ing. The radio and television stations listed below are notified immediately. The stations are: • Radio — WBCH Hastings, WJXQ/WWXD Lansing, WVIC/WXTX Lansing, WFMK/WITL East Lansing, WJIMAM East Lansing, WBCK-AM Battle Creek, WBXXZ WWKN Battle Creek. • Television — WOOD-TV Grand Rapids, WOTV-41 Battle Creek, WXSP-TV Snowdesk, WWMT-TV Kalamazoo, WLNS-TV Lansing, WLAJ-TV Lansing, WILX-TV Lansing/ Jackson, WSYM-TV Lansing. • Internet — the district website at www.mvsJd2.mi.us, Maple-Valley Schools Facebook page, Maple Valley Schools App and/or a power robo-call announcement sent to phones. In the case of a delay, students are not to report until just prior to the delayed start. When school is canceled for the day, after-school activities and classes also are canceled unless otherwise announced. COUNCIL, continued from page 1 “Many people feel that if they get food stamps, they cannot take part in the food programs, that is not so. Even if they get food stamps, they can still get food from us,” said Snow. “The food pro­ grams do not take the place of food stamps, and this also goes for food banks.” Jeff Keener and Brenda Snow, Capital Area Community Services CACS website. Residents also may visit or call the Vermontville village office, 517-726-1429, to obtain CACS contact information. In village council business, the placement of a light on Maple Street in Vermontville is not far from becoming a reality, with several residents expressin g concerns about the dark street: The light would be placed on an already existing pole located half-way down Maple. Installation ofthe light would cost $100 and electricity would be about $137 a year. A new 22-kilowatt genera- tor will soon be installed at the village office. The purchase of a blade and snow blower for the John Deere mower was approved by the council. It is hopeful they will be able to purchase a cab and. brush for the mower next year. The evening had a humor­ ous ending, when village president Ruth Wineman was presented a pink pellet gun from members of the council. The gun is to help “protect” her from a flock of turkeys she encounters on a regular basis. Turkey Dinner w/all of the Trimmings SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17,2015 Serving 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. / Adults - $10.00 • Children 4-10 - $4.00 - Under 4 Free / First Congregational Church ofVermontville 110S. Main St. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 10,2015 — Page 5 Vermontville library hasactivities, new items The Vermontville Township Library has events planned for patrons, along with new items on its shelves. Book club In preparation for the meeting of the book discus­ sion group Tuesday, Oct. 20, participants are reading We’ve Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson. It is never too late to join the group, said Director Carla Rumsey, and copies, of the book are available at the library. Toddler story time Toddler Time is every Thursday at 11 a.m. Upcoming themes include Julius’ Candy Com, Lucky Leaf, Pumpkin Circle, and The Runaway Garden. Lego Club Lego Club has resumed for year. The next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 27, with a new starting time of 5 p.m. to accommodate the new bus schedule. Craft day Join the library staff Friday, Oct. 30, for a drop-in craft day from noon to 5 pjn. Adults and children will cre­ ate a fall craft project. New additions DVDs — Home, Insurgent, Hot Pursuit, Blaze and the Monster Machines High Speed Adventures, Disney Short Films, Citizen Four, Mad Max Fury Road, The Age of Adeline, Furious 7, Pitch Perfect 2, Spy, Poltergeist. Adult nonfiction — The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson, A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan, How We’ll Live on Mars by Stephen L. Petranek, Stoned by David Casarett M.D., Beyond Words: . What Animals Think and Feel by Carl Safina. Adult fiction — Beach Town by Mary Kay Andrews, White Crocodile by K.T. Medina, Summer With My Sisters by Holly Chamberlin, Remember Mia by Alexandra Burt, Lady Maybe by Julie Klassen, The Summer of Good Intentions by Wendy Francis, Dead Dog Like Me Letters to the Editor Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Lack of planning detrimental? fam niiffliltisii id it ifteifc- iffc fe|Etalf I fe* SCSI SoCtSaIa fifefefl fifefefl J 3® SS® Ik®8* ifffl«*1 fefa*1 fef Ib^' advance. The real question to me is, why has the village "council not discussed or voted ifthey should accept the property before it was placed into the name of the village? Was the deal made on this property behind closed doors? If so, this is against the law by the village lawmakers. An inves­ tigation should take place since tax dollars are being spent. The village placed $10,000 in the budget for this proper­ ty, which is getting eaten up on inspections, structure review and plans. I was told the money placed into the budget for park bathrooms will now be moved into the North Main Street project. Last year at a public hear­ ing on the park’s plan, I was informed by trustee Darrin Fisher that this plan is not set in stone, but is a guideline for the council. Now, the park’s plan has once again taken a back seat to a non-planning council. I also worry about the vil­ lage council not , seeking sealed bids, which would be opened in a public meeting. Many governing bodies have seen a great benefit to costs with sealed bids, and. this eliminates any possibilities of any improprieties. This simply protects the taxpay­ ers’ dollars. How many times have we heard of good peo­ ple doing bad things because of temptations being present that could have been avoided with good policy? The purpose for starting this letter is the village coun­ cil is driving in reverse. Earlier this year the council voted four to two to buy the office generator for more than $7,200, and now council members are starting to work on an emergency prepared­ ness plan. Once again, the council needs to research and find out the needs of the res­ idents and then put plans into place to meet those needs. I cannot see how spending thousands of taxpayers’ dol­ lars on a very short sidewalk (the North Main Street proj­ ect) going to a deteriorating parking lot is money well spent and will improve the quality of life for Nashville residents. Meier, Two Across by Jeff Bartsch, The Murderer’s Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman, Silver Linings by Debbie Macomber, Speaking in Bones by Kathy Reichs, Starlight on Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs, Alert by James Patterson, Who Do You Love? by Jennifer Weiner, We Never Asked for Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, X by Sue Grafton, A Necessary End by Holly Brown. Junior nonfiction — Poetry Writing Handbook. Junior fiction — InvisiBill by Maureen Fergus, I’m Trying to Love Spiders by Bethany Barton, What Pet Should I Get? by Dr. Seuss, Llama Llama Gram and Grandpa by Anna Dewdney. Young adult fiction — The Death Cure by James Dashner, The Scorch Trials by James Dashner. Local science students visit fertilizer plant by Haylee Scott MVagriscience student Maple Valley teachers Aaron Saari and Jeff Beasley took the agricultural science and physical science classes to the Agro-Culture liquid fertilizer headquarters and research farm in St. Johns. This trip was scheduled to allow students an in-depth look at career opportunities in science and agriculture as well as learn about research being done with field and horticultural crops. At Agro-Culture, the stu­ dents saw fertilizer research test plots, a high-density apple orchard, and strip till­ ing. Later they visited the IQ Hub Agriculture, which is a hands-on education center ■Brush f Lawn <ave lite Call anytime far8”4 Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 w • Fall Leaf Clean-up Getyour Rates for Snow Plowing & Snow Removal Residential & Commercial 1-800-870-7085 Gary White, Nashville that highlights the agriculture and fertilizer industry. At the IQ Hub, students saw inter­ active displays, drove a trac­ tor simulator and learned about crop production. Hannah Tabor said the trip was interesting and educa­ tional. “I especially loved the IQ Hub,” said Tabor. “I got to learn more about agriculture. It was a very fun day.” Michael • 517-449-1369 ftatinwn? ।iifilrW ci cff'i।। ci ci ai Wfr1 K®?1 To the editor: The Nashville Village Council members are still driving in reverse. At 109 N. Main St., a property was donated and placed into the village’s name with no coun­ cil action taken to accept or decline the donation. After seeking a quick private dem­ olition bid earlier this sum­ mer, the DEQ stopped the demolition due to flood plain concerns and told the village to submit a comprehensive plan for the property. It was stated in a council meeting that had this demolition not been stopped, the building to the north also would have been brought down. A structure review was then done at a cost of more than $1300. Another demoli­ tion bid has now been profes­ sionally prepared and pub­ lished, and I am sure will be billed to the taxpayers. Once again, the village has been told to have an asbestos evaluation. With short notice, the village council cannot seek competitive advertised bids so it rushes in and pays $2,400 because the village has not planned or researched anything on the property in by Max Davis, They Almost Always Come Home by Cynthia Ruchti, Aurora by Kim Stanley Robinson, After the Storm by Linda Castillo, Twice in a Lifetime by Dorothy Garlock, Dexter is Dead by Jeff Lindsay, Three Rivers by Tiffany Quay Tyson, Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee, Wicked Charms by Janet Evanovich, A Lesson of Hope by Phillip Gulley, The Photograph by Beverly Lewis, Make Me by Lee Child, The End Game by Catherine Coulter, The Solomoh Curse by Clive Cussler, Undercover by Danielle Steel,The Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson, Ransom Canyon by Jodi Thomas, Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr, Stepdog by Nicole Galland, Hope Harbor by Irene Hammond, Candy Com Murder by Leslie LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES mW®!99 Ifetufl!^* js si' ***L . A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. 1 *4 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 infor­ mation call 1-269-731-5194. . itfntf! (gflU- ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................................. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............................................. 11 Evening Worship........................... 6 p.m. 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 (269) 963-7710 PASTOR PEGGY BAKER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ P.M. Worship............ Wednesday Evening: Worship............................................. 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE 304 Phillips St., Nashville 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone:(517)852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service 11 a P.M. Service................................................ 6 Wed. Service.............................................. 7 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 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 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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 PASTOR KAREN KINNEY 110 S. Main St., .Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. Church Service 11: 00 a.m. ...... Fellowship 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday School ............. 10 A.M. Service... ........ 11:15 P.M. Service... ............... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY . . . Mickey Cousino Certified Lay Minister Phone 616-765-5322 11:15 a.m. .Worship . . PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ......................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ..................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion SOUTH KALAMO CHURCH 8:30 a.m We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. (112 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday Mass................................ 9:30 a.m. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship M-79 West Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Parsonage: 517-852-0685 9:45 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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 Sunday Evening Service .... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... :30 p.m. AWANA............................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH Sunday Services: Worship Service........................ 9:15 a.m. Sunday School........................... 11:00 a.m. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worshi All Are Welcome! 132 11 am. .m. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH GRACE COMMUNITY 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 VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phooe: 517-726-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denomlnational) 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, October 10,2015 TASTE, continued from page 1 Doug and Louisa Westendorp, owners of Moo-Ville Creamery, dish up cheese Sisters (from left) Ava Hood, 6, and Zoey Hood, 8 visit the first Taste of Nashville curds and ice cream selections to Kim Fowler at the first Taste of Nashville. The event with their cousin Maddie Lyon, 12. The girls are from Charlotte. was sponsored by the Nashville Route 66 Business District. Pearl Sealy (left) and Eleanora Jarrett from Charlotte endure the blustery day to cards or spoons left over attend the Taste of Nashville. The friends were spotted at the antiques store after from the world’s longest ice lunch. cream sundae event in the spring. The Taste of Nashville began at 11 ajn. A long line soon formed. People were given plates and the piling of Saturday, October 17*, from 9am-Opm a variety of foods began. First stop was baked ziti Educating you on those “farm questions” you may have. served by the folks from Gome make your own butter, learn the ingredients R&D’s Streetside Pizzeria. and see Just how easy it really isl This was followed by a half-biscuit and gravy from Free samples of cheese curds, milk, yogurt, good bags & ice cream. Shirley’s Chuckwagon Cafe. 2-6 FREE Coffee, Hot Cocoa, Simply Sweet Bakery Donuts & MOO-ville Yogurt!!! Next was pizza from Good Time Pizza, and then a chili Pumpkin Carving Contest! Pumpkins must be submitted dog from Two J’s (with an before October 16th in order to be a contestant in the contest array of condiments other (Haunted or Scary Pumpkins are NOT permitted) than chili). The age groups will be 10-17 year old and 18+. The next stops were most­ ly desserts with chocolate Prizes are: Is+=$1OO • 2nd=$75 • Srd=$5O cake from Jack and Judy’s Voting will take place on the 17th, in the educational room, inside MOO-ville. Country Kettle and doughnut bites or a choice oftwo cakes from Simply Sweet Bakery. Wagon Rides! Every hour starting at 11 & the last one at 5. The final stop was MooIncludes a FREE Farm Tour! ville Creamery for cheese curds, plain or garlic and dill, Games! Ages: 3-10 years old. From 11-1. and a scoop of apple crisp or - Sack Race Scavenger Hunt - Fish Bowl with Ping Pong Balls birthday cake ice cream. Fall Farm Festival Long tables filled with eat­ ers of all ages while mem­ bers from the Nashville Strings entertained. Kids were kept busy in a bounce house, and off to the side draft horses were being read­ ied for an overweight horse pull, which began at 1 p.m. A flea market was also includ­ ed. Festivities didn’t end there for a mini-horse pull continued Sunday. “This is absolutely won­ derful,” said 95-year-old Eleanora Jarrett from Charlotte. “I come to Jack and Judy’s all the time.” Jarrett 'and her friend Pearl Sealy also from Charlotte, toured the antiques store afterward. “Everybody’s asking ‘What are you going to do next?”’ said Brodbeck, co-owner of Shirley’s. “Now the ideas are flooding in ... the older people seemed to really enjoy seeing their neighbors.” Dean Heckathom orga­ nized the overweight horse pull in which 11 teams com­ peted. A trophy was present­ ed to Dennis Weinberger from Alberta, Canada. Jake Bowling from Versailles, Ind., won best horsemanship. “Everybody is talking about it,” said Heckathom, whose son Hugheston, age 13, drove his two teams. “Even people from Minnesota were bragging about it ... We would defi­ nitely do this again.” Heckathom gave a shout out to the Route 66 business group, too. “I’m all about local busi­ ness,” he said. “So I support all the local restaurants and the hardware. They are doing a lot of good for Nashville.” Louisa Westendorp, co-owner of Moo-ville Creamery, topped off coffee cups and mingled among the tables answering questions and getting feedback. “I was impressed by the participation,” she said, “vendors as well as tasters. Continued nextpage - Pumpkin Toss - Wheel Barrow Race - Candy Corn Guess - Donut-Eating Contest - Coloring - FREE PRIZES Touch the Tractors! Come and look a all equipment that we use to grow all of the feed used on the farm to feed all of the cows! Pancake & Sausage Breakfast! > with real butter & real maple syrup! - Nashville Fire Department will be our chefs! Serving time: 9am-1 pm COST: Donations for a new Maple Valley Scholarship. Awarding students who exhibit a work ethic that may get overlooked at times and deserves some recognition. Take Home Craft! Pumpkin Drilling Shilo, our Cake Decorator, will be decorating cakes from ll-l Come taste & watch her talent and brainstorm for your next cake. MOO-ville located on the corner of M-66 & M-79 in Nashville 13682 517-852-9003 Kids are kept entertained at the bounce house located at Riverside Park for the first Taste of Nashville. 1 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 10,2015 — Page 7 See us for color copies, one-hour film and digital 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 SPECTRUM HEALTH Pennock Janette Brodbeck hands plates to participants of the first Taste of Nashville Oct. 3 at Riverside Park. From previous page I’m excited by what our vil­ lage workers put into it, too. Bleachers, trash barrels, port- a-potties and moving of all the picnic tables ... Scott Decker [DPW director] and his crew were great.” The Nashville Route 66 Business District continues its planning with the next big event to be in the spring. Stay tuned. Exceptional care begins here. These Spectrum Health Pennock providers are accepting new patients. The care you need to help you and your family stay healthy is conveniently Jocated here, within the Spectrum Health Pennock family of providers. And as part of Spectrum Health, Spectrum Health Pennock providers can connect you directly to many of the area's top specialists. Discover greater possibilities. “*• **.. HilsaA A iteuHai Two J’s restaurant volunteers serve chili dogs at Taste of Nashville. link-13, irchtwa &'l d “Era [® a HR|ri feffifilSf r tat.Mi M* sMbed <-aji ttiwiJi es sb (tistefc harry Counlu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events siU w> Fred Bean, MD Marlene Berens, DNP Racheal Brooker, NP Seeing patients at Nashville Family Medicine Seeing patients at Hopkins Family Medicine Seeing patients at Caledonia Family Medicine Seeing patients at Women's Health First and Delton Family Medicine 877.850.7055 855.899.9820 616.891.0422 269.945.8080 Shelley Heijerman, NP Christina Reisinger, NP Christopher Shoemaker, MD Seeing patients at Clarksville Family Medicine Seeing patients at Gun Lake Family Medicine Seeing patients at Clarksville Family Medicine Seeing patients at Lakewood Family Health Care 616.693.2350 877.377.7322 616.693.2350 616.374.7660 Uyen Thai-Budzinski, DO Matthew Viel, MD !), Daniel Seeing patients at Gun Lake Family Medicine Seeing patients at Delton Family Medicine Seeing patients at Women’s Health First 877377.7322 269.623.5150 269.945.8080 TiitoWb iiianW1' a to ikiaiuw' •jg2! fcilrt*’ „ SD! l®” isgaJj W® ^,, total Wfj s« Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities ’ Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Oct. 12 Chicken parmesan, noodles with sauce and cheese, peas, orange, Texas toast. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Hamburger, baked 'beans, coleslaw, sliced peaches, bun. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, tropical fruit, roll. Thursday, Oct. 15 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, banana, roll. Friday, Oct. 16 Roast turkey with gravy, sweet potatoes, green beans, apple, roll. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, Mandarin oranges. Thursday, Oct. 15 Hard boiled eggs, blackbean salad, citrus salad, snack bar. Friday, Oct. 16 Breakfast bread, cottage cheese, diced peaches, fruit juice. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Oct. 12 Chicken parmesan, noodles with sauce and cheese, mixed vegetables, orange. Tuesday, Oct. 13 Wholegrain pancakes, turkey sausage links, roasted potatoes, chunky cinnamon applesauce, fruit juice. Wednesday, Oct. 14 Swedish meatballs, noodles, peas, cauliflower, Home Delivered banana. Cold Menu Thursday, Oct. 15 Monday, Oct. 12 Chicken pasta salad, ■ Salisbury steak, mashed pickled beets, tropical fruit, potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, fruit cup, fruit and cookie. grain bar. Tiiesday, Oct. 13 Friday, Oct. 16 Sliced turkey and cheddar Roast turkey, stuffing with cheese, pickled beets, chunky cinnamon- gravy, sweet potatoes, green applesauce, sandwich thin beans, apple. bread. Activities Calendar Monday, Oct. 12 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Tai Chi 10 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 am.; Painting Group 1 p.m.; Bridge Group 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Thesday, Oct. 13 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 pm; Wednesday, Oct. 14 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Parkinson’s Support 5 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Thursday, Oct. 15 - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m. ; BP Checks 10:30 am.; Alzh. Caregiver Support 3:30 p.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: TV Time. Medicare Open Enrollment Begins. . Friday, Oct. 16 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Donald Gingerich, DO ' R. Renee Gaiskl, CNM Woodall, DO, MPH For information contact the office directly, call the Spectrum Health Pennock Physician Referral Line at 269.945.1749, or visit spectrumhealth.org/pennock 10253 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 10,2015 Memories of the Past LEGAL NOTICE SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIL­ ITARY DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARC S. REYNOLDS, A MARRIED ■MAN and LEAH M. REYNOLDS, HIS WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Reg­ istration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender's successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 22, 2009, and recorded on June 1, 2009, in Document No. 20090601-0005720, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, Nation­ al Association, as assigned, Bar­ ry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars and Three Cents ($37,327.03), includ­ ing interest at 5.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ tice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 12, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Parcel of land In the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West described as: beginning at a point on the North line of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant South 86 degrees 07 minutes 54 seconds East 828.50 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 29; said point being the intersection of said North section line with the centerline of highway M-43; thence South 86 de­ grees 07 minutes 54 seconds East along said North Section line 211.95 feet; thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 58 seconds West parallel with the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29 a distance of 166.00 feet; thence South 83 degrees 42 minutes 11 seconds West 348.10 feet to the Southeasterly right-of-way line of highway M-43; thence North 49 de­ grees 33 minutes 08 seconds West 33.00 feet to the centerline of said highway M-43; thence North 40 de­ grees 26 minutes 34 seconds East along said centerline 258.68 feet to the point of beginning. The re­ demption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above ref­ erenced property is sold at a fore­ closure 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 proper­ ty during the redemption period. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee .Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 S20150512046887 USDA (10-10)(10-31) 3703 Former editor tells of 1914 journey LEGAL NOTICE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kelly "Howard, a married man, and Linda Howard, his wife, as non-borrowing spouse, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lend­ er and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 2, 2012 and recorded May 17,2012 in Instrument Number 2012-000218, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Ur­ ban Financial of America, LLC, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven and 18/100 Dollars ($44,587.18), 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 pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premis­ es, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on OCTOBER 29, 2015. Said premises are located in the Township of Orangeville, Bar­ ry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: A Parcel of land in the SW 1/4 of Section 17, T 2 N., R 10 W, de­ scribed as: The N 110 feet of the following: Commencing at the 1/8 comer on S side of SW 1/4 of said Section 17, thence N on the 1/8 line 58 rods 6 feet to the NE corner of Lot 71 of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 14, for the place of begin­ ning; thence North on 1/8 line 36 rods 7 and 3/4 ft. to the SE corner of Oscar Boulter land, thence West along S side of Boulter Lot, 24 rods b and 1/4 feet, thence S 36 rods 13 and 7/8 ft. to NW corner of Lot 90 of Village of Orangeville, thence E along N side of Lots 90 and 71 of said plat, 24 rods 9 and 1/4 ft to be­ ginning. 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 re­ demption 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. Dated: September 26,2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-013073 (09-26)(10-17) 11874 This “Memories _ of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Oct. 8, 1985. She wrote: The following is the second installment of a series of “letters home" written by the late Len W. Feighner, editor and publisher of The Nashville Newsfrom 1888 to 1928, during the 1914 cross-country train trip. Accompanied by his wife Stella, Feighner toured the South, Southwest and the West Coast before heading to the Northwest and home via Canada. In this episode, the LEGAL NOTICE SCHNEIDERMAN & SHER­ MAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF­ FICE 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 MARILYN J. WHITNEY, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB., Mortgag­ ee, dated October 24, 2007, and recorded on November 21,2007, in Document No. 20071121-0004457, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents ($111,434.86), including in­ terest at 5.500% 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 mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Court­ house in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on November 19, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are de­ scribed as: LOT 3 OF CHARLESON HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449K, in which case the re­ demption period shall be 3 months, or under MCL 125.1449v, 30 days from the date of such sale. MICH­ IGAN STATE HOUSING DEVEL­ OPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sher­ man, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 S20140821060937 USDA (10-03)(10-24) 12959 Long Beach was among the “many interesting places” visited by the Len Feighners during their 1914 California stay. Perhaps they, too, enjoyed a moon-light stroll along the auditorium pier, as seen in this scenic post card of that era. Leaving Los Angeles, the Feighners stopped at Santa Cruz, where, according to Len, “every piece of real estate” in the country with the “worst roads in the world” was for sale at “fancy prices.” Feighners are joined in California by daughter Vada and Dr. and Mrs. Cl. McKinnis. (Note: In the photo ofthe Feighner’s in the Maple Valley News Oct. 3, 2015, issue, Len W. Feighner’s wife should have been listed as theformer Stella Wilson.) • Santa Cruz, Calif. Jan. 23, 1914 Dear Readers: Let me see. I’ve nearly forgotten where I last left you, but I think I told you all I know about Galveston and Houston, the two live wires of Texas, so I will start there and review the route from there westward. Shortly after leaving Houston, we passed through the rice lands of Texas, low prairie country, but said to be wonderfully fertile. We saw it at a bad time, for following the unusually heavy rainfall of December the country was partially covered with water, yet we saw several outfits threshing rice, west of the Brazos River. Stations are small and far apart in this country and the country flat and uninteresting. San Antonio is one of the thriving cities of Texas, with a population of over 100,000; is the center of a rich region producing cotton, cattle, mules and other livestock. It is one of the oldest Spanish cities of the Southwest and is noted for its missions. The Southern Pacific has a beau­ tiful station here in the mis­ sion architecture and the famous Alamo, where Davy Crockett died, stands in a well-kept plaza in the heart of the town. We spent a day of wonder- PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: ful sameness of scenery between San Antonio and El Paso, a barren, flat country, on which in some miraculous way cattle seem to thrive. We had expected to spend a day at El Paso, but we heard such bad reports on the train of civic conditions, including hold-ups, drunkenness, riot­ ing, etc., that we decided to pass it up, so we stayed on the train . Here’s something I want to break to you gently, for I know it will be hard for some of my friends to believe. I was up early enough the next morning to see a beautiful Arizona sunrise. I had crawled out of my berth and into my. clothes when the train stopped at a station. I Went outside and found the station to be Tucson, and as I walked up and down the sta­ tion platform the sun was just peeking over the hills. All puffed up with pride at my early morning rising, I looked at my watch and it recorded 20 minutes to eight, so I dropped my strut and sneaked into breakfast. The sun is apparently as lazy in this Arizona and Western Texas country as the funny little burros they ride and drive. From Tucson westward, we rode all day long through a painted country ofhills and desert plains. I visited on the train with a French Catholic priest who lived at Marfa, in Western Texas, who told me that his section ofthe country had gone through one period of four years without any rain, although for the past two years they had received an occasional shower. Truly a desolate country, parched and barren. Yet I can under­ stand how one could come to love the majestic hills, rocky and barren as they are. Along in the afternoon the train stopped for a few min­ utes at Yuma, in a section of the country which is corning to life since the establish­ ment of the Laguma irriga­ tion project. Several fat old squaws, squatted on blankets spread on the sand, did a thriving business while the train stopped here, selling bead work and other trinkets to the passengers, who piled off the train en masse to stretch their legs after a long and tiresome ride. An enter­ prising newsboy was cleaned out of his stock of Saturday Evening Posts and Cosmopolitan magazines and skipped out whistling and jingling his coins. Back on the train again, we dropped quickly down from the hills into Imperial Valley, a new wonderland that has been developed by irrigation and is now the mecca of thousands of pil­ grims from all over the coun­ try. The soil is wonderfully rich and produces crops in unbelievably short time. Cities are building as by magic and speculators are accumulating fortunes almost over night. All of this Imperial Valley is from 200 to 300 feet below sea level. The finest canta­ loupes in the world are grown here, and they ripen in May. Grapes grow in clusters from cuttings in 18 months and ripen in June. In early eve­ ning we passed by Salton Sea, an immense body cover­ ing over 200 square miles, which was formed by the Colorado River breaking through its banks several years ago and flowing for two years into this great 13587 NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE gal 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 HYDRANT FLUSHING 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 viola­ tion 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 num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. The Village of Vermontville Department of Public Works will be flushing hydrants Monday, October 19-23 starting at 9A.M. This may cause low pressure and discoloration in the water. If you have any questions, Please call the garage at 726-1444. EQUAL HOUSNQ �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, October 10,2015 — Page 9 basin before the river could again be confined to its orig­ inal channel. For the first time in three days, we saw green fields, and the passengers slapped their hands in delight at the welcome picture seen from the windows. After the long journey through desert lands, this entry through the moun­ tains into the green and gold­ en wonders of Southern California is like coming through the gate of the pal­ ace ofdreams into Arcadia. It is like rediscovering the Garden ofEden. It makes me have a feeling akin to home­ sickness — not that I want to leave it but that I wish with all my heart that you might be here with me, to enjoy with me the rare beauty of mid-winter among great palms and palmettos, mag­ nolias, roses, lilies, violets and all the profusion of other flowers and tropical foliage, the blue of the summer sky and the green of the restless water as the tide ebbs and flows and the creamy surf break on the white sands of the beach. Los Angeles and its sur­ roundings are wonderful — one grand fairy land. We got in late in the evening and met our dear ones from the North, who had come down from Seattle by boat and had a trip rough enough so they are quite content to return by rail. Dr. and Mrs. C.L. McKinnis and Vada Feighner were in their party and after a good visit that lasted well into the night, we hied to bed, eager to be up early in the morning to see the sights ofthis wonderful country. No pen save that of a poet and dreamer can ever paint a worthy word picture of this winter paradise. It is a hus­ tling city with all the energy of our own Detroit, set down in the most beautiful of envi­ ronments. It is really planted among the mountains and foothills, in a tropical coun­ try that sweeps down to the sea, some 20 miles away. Our stay in Los Angeles was brief, and we were unable to hunt up many friends we wanted to call upon, our time being fully taken up with side trips to the many thriving suburbs and ocean Stella and Len Feighner (fourth and fifth from left) were joined in Los Angeles during their 1914 trip by their daughter, Vada, ( sixth from left). The party of friends who greeted the Feighners in L.A. came down from Seattle by boat in a “trip rough enough so they are quite content to return by rail,” noted The Nashville News editor in a letter to his readers. resorts. Among the many interest­ ing places visited were San Gabriel Mission, one of the oldest and most interesting of the many along “El Camino Real,” the old King’s Highway leading up along the Pacific coast from old Mexico to San Francisco, Alhambra, Pasadena, Glendora, Monrovia, the great Cawston ostrich farm, Hollywood, the national sol­ diers’ home, Santa Monica, Playa del Rey, Redondo Beach, Ocean Park, Venice, Moonstone Beach, Long Beach and others. We missed the Mount Lowe trip, but visited Elysian Park, whose magnificent heights are easily made by auto, though the driver must needs be careful not to spill his party over several hun­ dred feet of landscape. We also visited the famous Busch Gardens, private grounds of the estate of the late Adolphus Busch, the St. Louis brewer, which are open to the public. I helped pay for these gardens, so felt as though I was entitled to see them. We passed through miles and miles of orange groves, golden with the rip­ ening fruit, saw acres of flowers in bloom, bought violets at three big bunches for 10 cents and carnations at three dozen for “two bits.” Fresh vegetables and fruit of all kinds are on every hand, in bounteous profu­ sion. The ancient name for the town was “Puebla de la Reina de Los Angeles,” meaning the Village of the Queen of the Angels. I don’t think she lives here now, though I saw many worthy of the name. But one Michigan girl would put them all on the shelf, and that’s just the way I feel about it. Leaving Los Angeles with regret, for I would gladly have spent a few more days here, we pulled out for Santa Cruz, a summer resort town on Monterey Bay, said to have the most equable and delightful all-the-year-round climate of any place on the coast. They all said we struck it at a bad time, which proved true, for it rained nearly every day during our week’s stay. “Doctor Mac” had the bee in his bonnet that he wanted to buy a ranch in Santa Cruz country, and he no sooner let it be known than the real estate men were down on us like wolves on the fold. Santa Cruz consists ofreal estate men, with a few “hot Lion soccer falls at Stockbridge in final GLAC game of 2015 Maple Valley continued its improvement throughout the Greater Lansing Activities Conference season, but wound up without a win in league play this fall. The Lions fell to 0-12 in the conference with a 3-0 loss at Stockbridge Monday. Stockbridge rebounded from a missed penalty kick by scoring on a rebound soon after to lead 1-0 at the end of the first half. Christian Wagner, who scored two' goals against the Lions in their first meeting, scored the first goal for the Panthers Monday hitting in the rebound of a shot from team- Michigan's Oldest and Finest Roof Replacement System FREE ESTIMATES 12X60 *3280Itlld Installed 14X70 Installed *3980 Conserves Energy • Made In Michigan 1-800-872-2089 www.mobilehomeroofsmi.com mate Alessandro Novaresio. Novaresio set up the Stockbridge offense again in the second half, hitting a long shot that went off the finger­ tips of the Lion keeper and found teammate Wade Cox who knocked it into the net with his head. Novaresio dribbled into the Lion box and put a low hard shot into the left hand side of the net for Stockbridge’s final goal. The Lions had their own chances, forcing Stockbridge keeper Sam Nichols to make eight saves. The Lions fell 5-1 in a match with Comstock in Nashville Wednesday after­ noon. tamale” dealers and other caterers to the wants of men thrown in for good measure. Every piece of real estate in Santa Cruz country is for sale, and the unwary tender­ foot needs to have all his wits about him unless he wants to pay fancy prices. We saw most of the country with the real estate men, over what we guarantee to be the worst roads in the world. The country is all hills, valleys and gulches, the latter pre­ dominating, yet these steep hillsides and pretty valleys contain wonderfully produc­ tive soil. Among the principal crops grown are grapes, apples, olives, peaches, cherries, all sorts of berries and garden produce while the raising of lemons, English walnuts and other crops is rapidly becom­ ing an important industry. Saturday we went out to Ocean Cliffs and saw old Pacific in one of her angry moods, piling gigantic break­ ers up against the rocks and throwing spray into the air so that all spectators got a thor­ ough drenching. It was a glo­ rious and majestic spectacle and well worth taking a good dunking to witness. One other afternoon, after I had tired of pounding over the rocky road with Doc, I put in down on the wharf watching the fishing boats come in. Fishing is an important industry here, the principal catch being rock cod, which range from one to 20 pounds in weight. They are a splendid food fish and are caught in the bay and just outside in large numbers. During our stay in Santa Cruz, however, two large firms from San Francisco have sent fishing tugs and large crews of men down here, and they are doing a business seining sole and sand dabs outside the threemile limit. These fish are flat as a platter and of much the same shape. The sole run from a half-pound to three and four pounds and are fine eating, while the sand dabs are about the size of our Thomapple Lake calico bass and a very similar flavor. The tugs go out about 7 in the morning and get in about 3 of 4 in the afternoon, and they bring in about all the fish they dare load into the tugs. Santa Cruz is a really beautiful residence city, with a normal population of about 10,000, which is increased in the summer to about 15,000 by summer residents, who fill the cottages and summer hotels. For one who dislikes the hustle and hub-bub of a big city like Los Angeles, Santa Cruz should certainly prove a most enticing place to spend the summer. There are several other pretty resort towns along the shore of Monterey Bay, among them being Seabright.Twin Lakes, Capitloa, Monterey and Pacific Grove. A description of a most delightful trip over the coast­ line and through the moun­ tains from Santa Cruz to San Francisco and of our visit to the earthquake city, I will leave for a later letter, if I can get up enough ambition in this lazy country to write one. (To be continued) DEMOLITION BID The Village of Nashville is seeking bids to remove the building at 109 N. Main Street * CONSTRUCTION BID The Village of Nashville is seeking bids to construct concrete walls, install a concrete sidewalk, and install backfill, topsoil, and bark mulch at 109 N. Main Street following the completion of the building demolition. Bids for both projects may be dropped off at or mailed to the Village Office, 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073. Please contact the Nashville DPW Director, Scott Decker, at 517-852-9571, to receive the project bid information and with any questions. All bids must be turned in before 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2015. 13741 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Maple Valley Schools Middle School and High School Remodeling and Additions Maple Valley Schools and Miller-Davis Company will receive sealed Bids for the Bid Cat­ egories described in the Project Manual for the above referenced Construction Management Project until 2:00 PM, local time, Thursday, October 29,2015. Bids received after 2:00 PM will be returned unopened. Bids shall be mailed, or delivered in person, before the 2:00 PM deadline, to the Superin­ tendent’s Office, 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville, Ml 49096. Bids can also be delivered in person to the location ofthe Bid opening, at the High School Cafeteria. They will be opened publicly and read aloud immediately after the bid time. All Bids will be evaluated at a later date. A Pre-Bid Meeting will take place on Monday, October 19, 2015 at 2:00 PM local time, commencing at the High School Cafeteria. All prospective Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. The Owner intends to award Contracts on or about Monday, November 9, 2015. Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bid(s) shall accompany each Pro­ posal. All Contractors bidding on Work in excess of $50,000.00 must be bondable and must include in their Proposal the cost for furnishing a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Perfor­ mance Bond listing Maple Valley Schools as Obligee. All Proposals shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship (or lack of a relationship) that exists between the Owner or any employee ofthe Bidder and any member of the Board of Education of Maple Valley Schools or the Super­ intendent of the School District. The District shall not award to a Bidder that does not furnish a sworn and notarized Disclosure Statement. All Proposals shall be accompanied by an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification. The District shall not award to a Bidder that does not furnish this Certification. Bidding Documents may be obtained by submitting a deposit of $250.00 in the form of a signed Bid Deposit Card to the Order Desk at Kai Blue (1 (800) 522-0541 or printinq@kalblue. com). Release of Bid Deposit Card will be made when documents, including all addenda, are returned to Kai Blue in good condition within thirty (30) days after bids are awarded. Unsuccesful bidders not returning documents within thirty (30) days will forfeit their deposit. Successful bidders may obtain additional bid documents at no charge (except shipping) by contacting Kai Blue. Bid documents are also available electronically at miller-davis.com under the Bids tab. �Page 10 —Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 10,2015 Loss to Panthers leaves Lions winless in the GLAC The Lions couldn’t keep pace with the Panthers Friday night. Stockbridge scored on a 55-yard touchdown pass from Mason Gee- Montgomerey to Kolby Canfield on the final play of the first half, then tallied 26 points in the third quarter on its way to a 50-21 Greater Lansing Activities Conference victory over the visiting Lions. The Panthers scored those 26 third quarter points in the first seven and a half minutes of the quarter, getting a 25-yard and 63-yard touch­ down passes from Gee- NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Citizens police academy Are you interested in learning about and getting a real-life view of what it is like to be a deputy sheriff in Eaton County? Sheriff Tom Reich invites interested persons to partici­ pate in a citizen’s police academy, which provides an informational overview of the specific duties and func­ tions of the sheriff’s office. Classes will be once a week for 10 weeks from 6 to 9 p.m., beginning Thursday, Nov. 5, with a break during the holidays. 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The 2013 Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Uniform Crime Report indicates that of the 1,237 intimate partner fatalities, approximately 80 percent were female victims. The 2013 Michigan State Police’s Incident Crime Report indicated that of the 93,572 domestic violence offenses reported, 122 of those included fatalities. Domestic Violence Awareness Month provides an important opportunity for citizens to learn more about domestic violence and to show support for the organi­ zations and individuals who are providing advocacy efforts, services, and assistance to the victims. The Siren/Eaton Shelter in Eaton County offers a confidential, 24-hour domestic violence crisis line, emergency shelter and transitional housing, supportive counseling for residents and non-residents, weekly support/education groups for adults and children and referrals for needed resources. Call the shelter, 517-543-0748. 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T EMPUR-PEDIC - ORECK • AMANA -SER TA - cc in tn 628 W. Lawrence, Charlotte* 543-8332 s O III CC o $399" FRIGIDAIRE • ORECK • AMANA ■ S E R T A ■ FRIGIDAIRE -.LG GE- ORECK • AMANA eludes Oct. 24 when Leslie hosts the league tournament. The Lions saw. Leslie, and beat Leslie, during its three matches' Saturday at the Springport tournament. Maple-Valley was 1-2 for the day, topping the Blackhawks 21-9, 21-14, after falling 21-17, 21-15 to Vandercook Lake and 21-13, 21-17 to the host Spartans. Bonney had a team-high 12 kills in the three matches, While Rachel Morris added nine and Ua James chipped in eight. Scot had 24 assists throughout the day, as well as four aces. Johnson had a team-high five aces and Emily Morris and Bonney hit three aces each. Emily Morris led the Lions in digs with ten and Johnson had nine. The Lions fgll 25-24, 25-14, 25-22 in a non-conference dual with visiting Calhoun Christian Thursday. Johnson and Bonney had six kills each to lead the Lion attack, and Rachel Morris had four kills and she and Emily Morris both had three solo blocks. Scott finished with 12 assists. Medina and Johnson had 11 digs apiece and Emily Morris added nine. Maple Valley is off now until an Oct. 22 match-up at Parchment. For Sale Garage Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/ busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700. Yard Sale, October 17th & 18th, 9am-4pm. Thomapple Lake Estates, 6265 Thomapple Lake Rd, Lot 141, Nashville. Something for everyone. For Rent Business Services FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Vermontville. $750 per month plus security de­ posit Includes heat and trash service. Phone (517)726-1159. GARAGE DOOR & OPENER Repair Special. $30 offbroken spring or opener repair. Free estimates. Call Global Dis­ count Garage Doors, (616)334­ 3574. GET EASY CASH with extra household goods and tools! 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Outstanding retirement benefits! We offer excellent competitive wages, benefits, and working conditions. Applications can be completed Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. in our business office, or downloaded from our website at www.thornapplemanor.com. You may also fax your resume to Human Resources at (269) 948-0265. EOE. SOURCE VISIT US ON THE WEB T EM P U R - P E D I C The Lions were just a couple of points from taking the lead heading into the fourth set at Lansing Christian Tuesday." The Lansing Christian varsity volleyball team pulled out a 27-25 victory in the third set against Maple Valley, and went on to a 3-1 Greater Lansing Activities Conference victory. The two teams split the first two sets of the evening, with. the .Pilgrims scoring a 25-13- win and the Lions taking set number two 25-17. The Pilgrims dosed out, the night with a 25-13 victory in set number four. "I am very proud of my girls for their play tonight," said Maple Valley varsity volleyball coach Sarah Carpenter. "We have marked improvement in all areas." The Lions are now 1-5 in the GLAC this season. Rachel Morris had a teamhigh six kills at Lansing Christian. Setter Brooklyn Scott spread the ball around, earning 15 assists. Michaela Johnson added five kills for the Lions, Emily Morris four and Emma Franklin and Megan Bonney had three each. Scott had two kills herself. Taylor Medina led the Lions in the back row with ten digs, and Emily Morris contributed nine, Johnson seven and Chloe Hicks finished with six digs. Rachel .Morris also had three blocks in the match. The GLAC season con- te WWW.RICHARDSAPPLIANCES.COM Evan Adrianson with 16 sec­ onds remaining in the second quarter. That still left too much time for the Panther offense though, as GeeMontgomery connected for his fourth touchdown pass of the first half right before the break. Gee-Montgomery finished the night 20-of-20 passing for 391 yards. Cimala had 11 catches for 266 yards and Canfield added nine recep­ tions for 143 yards. Gee-Montgomery was his team’s leading rusher, carry­ ing the ball 11 times for 42 yards. The Lions did move the ball on the ground, totaling 248 yards on the round. Brock Weiler had 20 carries for 81 yards and Frankie Ulrich added 13 rushes for 75. yards. Jace Heinze Lions push Pilgrims to four sets in league loss ORECK ■ AMANA FRIGID AIRE michcuMls Montgomery to Austin Cimala, and touchdown runs of 1 yard and 20 yards from Gee-Montgomery himself. Gee-Montgomery also tossed touchdown passes of 39 yards and 68 yards to Cimala in the second quarter, and connected with Brandon Ostrander on a 7-yard touch­ down pass in the opening quarter. The Lions led at the end of one quarter, 7-6. Maple Valley scored the game’s opening points on a 1-yard run by quarterback Alex Musser, capping off a 70-yard drive. Glyce Bauman added the extra-point kick for Maple Valley. Stockbridge pulled in front 18-7 before the Lions found the end zone again though, on a 25-yard touch­ down pass from Musser to LG m o MANOR 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 Nophone callsplease. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 10,2015 — Page 11 We Ship Luggage!^^ We make Jfsimple, convenient Authorized Shipping Outlet Authorized ShipCenter* sunshine Pack &Ship 1351 N.Broadway (M-43) Hastings 269.945.9105 OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:30 - 5:30 �Page 12 —Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 10,2015 PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES WORHING TOGETHER. SERVING YOU Daniels Funeral Home Carl’s "Our Family Serving Yours ” • of Nashville Your Hometown Grocer S17*S5X*1991 EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 9200 East M-79 Highway, Nashville, Ml 49073 Scott A. Daniels—Owner/Director SUPER MARKETS SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY 117 N. Main Street 517-852-9207 WfEtutaw Hair- Nails -Tanning phone 517-852-9712 109 S. Main Street cell 269-838-1575 fax 517-852-9797 207 N. Main Street • 517-852-0313 517-852-1830 www.danlelsfuneralhoma.net fdk: For your convenience, please use back entrance FRIENDS OF EWTNG GARDEN CENTER & L A N D S C APING PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY FEATURING 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 5715 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 NASHVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT by Shari Carney Staff Writer 501 N. Main Street 517-852-9100 Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street 517-852-0790 ^HOMETOWN] LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State Street 517-852-0882 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT INC. Shield of Service IMP INC. 735 E. SHERMAN ST. (517)852-1910 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 AsphaltMalntenance (269)9U-S369 www.murraysasphalLnet Nashville Family DENTISTRY Nashville Police Chief Chris Koster teok the helm of the department in April after unanimous approval.by the village council. Koster had risen to the top from a field of 18 candidates. The village had been without an acting chief for several months. He came with 31 years of law enforcement experience. Koster has been reconfiguring the department. Current patrol officers include Jack Sidney from Galesburg. Sidney, full-timer, joined the force in June along with Tom Paugh who lives in Albion. They joined Cody Hoehn from Marshall who has been on the force one year and Aaron Staines from Woodland who has eight years in Nashville. The philosophy of the Village of Nashville Police Department as posted on the village website reads... “we exist to protect and serve the people of Nashville. Apprehending people .who threaten the safety of the people we serve is part of the job.” “As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard life and property; to protect the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against the violence and disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all people to liberty, equality, and justice,” from the department’s code of ethics. “I think the community’s great,” said Sidney. “Everybody I’ve talked to seems happy with the new department ... they’ve seen the change. We want to be more open and community focused.” Paugh said he treats people well and they treat him well too. He added communication is key. Hoehn said in the past six months the town has become quieter and he thinks the department is getting along better with the community; Staines agreed. “These guys have made it easy," said Koster. “Everybody has their*niche, each has a different way of community engagement and policing in their style. They’re being very successful at it.” Village President Mike Kenyon said the department is “really working as a unit and I think Chris has a lot to do with that.” He said the officers are getting more familiar with the village. “There is a new level of professionalism there. They take a lot of pride in their department.” “This is a great opportunity in a great little village. There are things to improve on though and we will raise the level of the whole game in this area," said Koster in an interview with the Maple Valley News this past April. “The light will shine bright in Nashville.” 201 N. Main Street 517-852-0820 Hickey Electric, Inc. 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 Meet the Nashville Police Department. The members of the force are Cody Hoehne (from left), Jack Sidney, Tom Paugh, Aaron Staines and Chief Chris Koster Bobcat & Backhoe 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 MVP 219 N. Main Street 517-852-0845 Mulberry Fore Golf Course & Banquet Center 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 Full Service Center • Auto Sales "We Keep You Moving" The Nashville Police Department is housed in the village hall on Main Street in Nashville. Call them at 517-852-9866. See something suspicious? Tipsters may remain anonymous. Oil Changes • Gas * Tires • Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00 • 517-852-9446 106 S. Main Street Nashville W Family Medicine Affiliated with Pennock Physician Network 750 Durkee Street 877-850-7055 Shane's Automotive Service 'Streetside ^PizzeriiL NASHVILLE check out our carry-out specials 11807 Carlisle Hwy 119 N. 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Nashville community group decides to dissolve by Shari Carney Staff Writer Three years ago a commu­ nity conversation was held at Kellogg School. Nearly 30 residents attended. Leading the dialog was Shirley Dexter and Sandy Lundquist. The goal was to accom­ plish the following, with the cooperation of the residents of Nashville and their village government: to improve the overall look of the village, preserve and restore, seek grants and resources to help, bring about positive changes to, our parks and riverfront areas, enhance the image of the area to become a destina­ tion, encourage new growth and business, encourage resi­ dent participation and engage area youths. A month later the atten­ dance grew to 40 when the name Nashville Area Citizens Coalition was voted in. Dexter and Lundquist were elected as co-chairs, Deb Deroschers, secretary and The folks of Nashville Area Citizens Coalitionbring a Rosalie Murphy, treasurer. The first order of business big-top circus to town. As a new interest group in Nashville, nearly 40 attend the Oct. 23, 2012, meeting at the Kellogg School gym. The people adopt the name Nashville Area Citizens Coalition. (File photos) was the development ofNash Bash, a Halloween party to be held at Kellogg School. Festivities included music from VooDoo DJs, kids activities, treats, pumpkin decorating and costume con­ tests. At first there was no short­ age of volunteers, ideas and momentum. Over the course of its three-year run there have been three Nash Bashes, numerous craft shows, two New Year’s Eve dances, repairs and landscaping work three M-66 Highway clean­ done. The group ran Valley ups, Wednesday afternoon Rally the past three years and Farmers Markets in conjunc­ sponsored the fireworks dis­ tion with the VFW Auxiliary, play. two Christmas parades, a Over time, other groups lighting contest with Holly have formed and volunteers Trolley tours and a big top departed. Three remain — circus. Dexter, Murphy and Marcia In addition NACC spon­ Scramlin. Scramlin, has sored the return of served since the beginning. Rendezvous on the River and “It’s been hard work but secured a grant for a first­ See NACC, page 2 time homeowner to have Sixberry House donated to Charlton Park 40 years ago Historic Charlton Park, includes more than two dozen buildings that help depict life in the late 1800s and early 1900s. About 20 of those structures origi­ nally stood in communi­ ties across the county. They have become sym­ bols of the park, to the point that most people probably do not remember that the Hall House stood on Madison Street. in Hastings or the blacksmith and carpenter shops were donated by the Niethamers from Woodland. The Sixberry House, which anchors the village on the south end, across from the river, was donat­ ed to the park 40 years ago. Trees have grown Cat shot with arrow continues to recover Booger was brought to Capital Area Humane Society with a crossbow bolt through his chest Monday, Oct. 5. This week he was dis­ charged from the veterinary clinic and is continuing to recover at CAHS. “We are happy to report that. Booger is walking around, eating and loving the attention he is receiving from our staff,” wrote a humane society member on the CAHS Facebook post­ ing. “We have received donations from across the country for both his medical care, and the reward fund. His story made national headlines and was even fea­ tured in Norway, Sweden, and the UK.” CAHS will continue to post on the cat’s recoveiy and the investigation on its Facebook page. Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Eaton County The Sixberry House has changed little in its 157 years, despite being moved. Even the windows are original. This cat was found in Kalamo Township Monday, Oct. 5, with an arrow through his body. He is recovering from surgery at the Capital Area Humane Society. Sheriff’s Department at 517­ 543-3512. If interested in helping with medical expenses donations may be made to the CAHS special care and cruelty fund at http://cahs-lansing.org/ index .php/special-care-fund. around it, shrubs and perennials have become comfortable growing within feet of the founda­ tion. The sidewalk leading up to the house looks as original as the shutters. The article below, from the Oct. 21, 1975, Reminder can serve to remind everyone that Charlton Park has been carefully and intentionally created to educate guests and residents a,nd allow See HOUSE, page 11 In This Issue National Technical Honor Society students named Kagan structures practiced at Maplewood Fishy Flowers opens in downtown Nashville Lion harriers move up at second GLAC jamboree �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 17,2015 NACC, continued from page 1 Maple Valley alumni meet across the world Kathleen Welch (center) visits fellow Maple Valley alumni on a recent visit to Seoul, South Korea. She is pictured with David Benedict (left) with his wife, Leah, and Kyle NACC group cleans a section of road north of the village on M-66. Pictured are Pash, his wife, Jessica, and their daughter, Aksa. Welch teaches at a private English (from left) Michelle Scramlin, Shirley Dexter, Dave Murphy, Rosie Murphy, Shari conversation school in Nagoya, Japan. David and Kyle teach at Yongsan International Carney and Jerry Schray. School of Seoul. National Technical Honor Society students named The first event sponsored by the Nashville Area Citizens Coalition is Nash Bash. Nash Bash became an annual Halloween event. very rewarding,” said Dexter. “I’ve enjoyed every minute of it and I hate to see it end.” “It was an excellent idea when we first started,” said Murphy. “We wanted to make Nashville a destination ... I feel proud of what we’ve accomplished.” Volunteering is something Murphy has been involved with since her children were small. She said she will con- tinue in her roles with the VFW Auxiliary and the plan­ ning commission and any­ where else she is needed. “I thought we were going good,” said Scramlin, “but nobody wanted to help ... Shirley did a lot ofthe work.” Scramlin works full-time at Barry County Lumber as the bookkeeping supervisor. She is also the clerk for Castleton Township. Some of Tuesday - Friday 10 - 6 Saturday 10 - 2 her favorite memories were of running the craft shows. All three said any funds remaining will go toward a project for the village. Highest on the list is to sup­ ply benches or flower pots for the proposed walkway at 109 Main Street. NACC may be over but the three remaining leaders each expressed a desire to see the Route 66 business district continued success. “It’s time for us to step aside and let the business district take over and let them have the ball,” said Dexter. “It’s been exhausting and frustrating but I wouldn’t have had it any other way.” 234 North Main Street, Nashville, MI, 49073 517-588-8585 • fb FishyFlowers&Gifts Nashville !ER /zap/#STOP Brandon Kenyon (from left), Daniel Ohler, Jason Green and Michaela Johnson are inducted into the National Technical Honor Society for meeting several requirements. Four students from Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society at the Eaton RESA Career Preparation Center chapter. In order for students to be inducted into the organiza­ tion, they must be enrolled in the Eaton Regional Education Service Agency career prepa­ ration center during their junior and senior years, maintain a B-plus average both years, maintain a strict attendance requirement and complete a leadership activi­ ty and community service hours. Qualifying students and their respective areas of study are Daniel Ohler (auto technology, second year), Brandon Kenyon (heavy equipment repair, first year and welding, second year), Jason Green (welding, sec­ ond year) and MichaCla Johnson (health technology, second year). “These students show a commitment to their career " SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You're In, You’re Out... You’re hV me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC Call for Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554 w 1-800-870-7085 and technical education pro­ grams and have exemplary performance,’* said MaryEllen Brockelhurst, student services coordinator at ERESA. Vermontville UM Church hosting activities The monthly community dinner at the Vermontville United Methodist Church is set for Wednesday,. Oct. 21,, from 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner will consist of chicken and gravy,, homemade noodles, green beans, dinner rolls and des­ sert. “You bring yourselves and your family and friends; we provide everything else,” said Lois Hammonds. “Come and join us.” During the Lions Club trunk-or-treat Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. church volunteers will be serving cider and doughnuts inside and, weather permitting, games and fun outside. Bring the kids for an evening of Halloween fun. The church is at 108 N Main St. in Vermontville. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 17,2015 — Page 3 Kagan structures practiced at Maplewood Students in Andrew Peabody’s health classes at Maplewood have been expe­ riencing different types of student engagement. Many teachers at Maple Valley were Kagan-trained this summer, and the training is really paying off, said Peabody, elementary physi­ cal education teacher. Kagan methods help teachers in many ways, he said. First if can organize classroom instruction, is repeatable with many topics, and implements the basic principles of cooperative learning called PIES, which stands for positive interde­ pendence, individual accountability, equal partici­ pation, and simultaneous interaction. “The inclusion of PIES is what makes cooperative learning truly effective,” he said. Peabody has experimented with a few different Kagan structures, including Timed Pair Share, Rally Robin, and Think-Write-Round Robin. The Think-Write-Round Students in Tiffany Tefft’s class at Maplewood, Douglas Smalley (from left), Skyler Cook, James Stephens and Isaac Crane are participating in Think-Write-Round Robin. Sedona Jones (from left), Neila Burton, Isabel enjoyi.ng it.” Peabody said. Emereick, Emma Myers participate in a Kagan exercise, More information on Think-Write-Round Robin at Maplewood. Kagan can be found at www. kaganonline.com Robin is where students are asked a question, given time to think, then give a written response. Then the students take a turn with their response. “I think it’s a great pro­ gram, and the kids are really Start Halloween early with a fall festival A fall festival is planned Halloween day, Oct. 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Nashville United Methodist Church, 210 Washington St. Activities will include games, a cupcake walk, and a kid-friendly haunted house. Along with these activities there will be an opportunity to win one of two tablets. One entry per person 18 years old and younger. The drawing will be at 4 p.m.; need to be present to win. A free meal Will be served including hot-dogs, chips, and beverages. Hot choco- late will served later during trick-or-treating. “We hope to be able to join this family fun event and look forward to meeting you,” said -Pastor Karen Kinney. Call 517-852-2043 with any questions. Hsmsaiiin! mi E®. gi dji*' I, . i], •i M ml, I®?- ■ **5 IbS ti^ IbSti Tannin5g S52-1757 Walk-Ins Welcome 226 Main Street - JMaohuitte.. 9th Annual Vermontville Trunk or Treat II- fc&KSv 3F Call for Maple Valley News classified ads 269*945*9554 w 1-800-870-7085 10th annual trunk-oMreat is Saturday in Vermontville variety of games will be in the park. A 250-pound pumpkin will be raffled. All proceeds will be donated to the Dennis Rodeman family. Parents, residents and businesses are invited to bring a car, truck or wheeled vehicle into town and park it in the parking lot by the Wild Piglet Scooter Store. “We are asking that resi­ dents and local businesses be a part of this wonderful fam- The annual trunk or treat in the village ofVermontville will be Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. on Main Street and in the village square. The Vermontville Lions Club, with the support of local businesses and orga­ nizations, will be hosting the festivities. Free hot-dogs, chocolate milk and apple cider for all parents and children, spon­ sored and served by the Lions Club will be provided. A ily community event,” said President Greg Szymanski. Three prizes will be awarded for best trunk or-treat decorations. First prize will be a $100 gift cer­ tificate. Decorated vehicle partici­ pants are asked to arrive by 3:30 p jh. and check in with a local Lions Club member. Additional games and refreshments will be served at the United Methodist Church. Students named to Jack & Judy's \ Fall is a beautiful time oftheyear. Take a nice color tour drive ,h enjo y th e beauty iheidrop jwitPCP g'iTaOfff ie jz byfora delicious homemade dinner. jwitg'iTOi JOIN US - WE’LL MAKE THE MEAL AS GREAT AS THE DRIVE! 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM Home Cookin*at its Best! Hosted by Vermontville Lions Club with the support oflocal businesses Saturday, October 24th 4:00pm-7:00pm Downtown Vermontville H0T00GS HOT CHOCOLATE APPLE CIDER KIDS GAMES IN THE PARK Local residents are invited to park their Halloween Theme Decorated Car, TYuck or Vehicle on Main St. by the Village Park. Don’t forget the candy for the kids. UNOH dean’s list The University of Northwestern Ohio has announced its dean’s list for the August session for stu­ dents in the College of Applied Technologies. The following full-time students earned a grade point average of 3.5 or better: Hastings — Garold Richardson, Jacob Sherman. Nashville — Taylor Fisher. Three Prizes for decorated Trunks: 1st prize - $75 gift certificate. Vermontville United Methodist Church will be serving cider and donuts and coffee. 14396 < �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 17,2015 Fishy Flowers opens in downtown Nashville Fishy Flowers owner Becky Ewing is standing by her just finished flower arrangement at the newly opened store on Main Street in downtown Nashville. (Photos by Kathy Hansbarger) by Shari Carney Staff Writer If the adage “it’s all in. a name” is true, the name Fishy Flowers & Gifts might conjure up a bit of wonder. The mystery is solved when talking with the owner Becky Ewing. The shop, which opened in September, is located at 234 N. Main St. in down­ town Nashville. “As for the name Fishy Flowers & Gifts, I have had a business plan made up for a report for college since 2000 and named the busi­ ness Fishy Flowers. My maiden name is Fish,” said Ewing in her biography on the company’s Facebook page. “14 years ago in classes at Lansing Community College I real­ ized my true passion was in floral and wedding consult­ ing.” Additional experience entered in when she was employed in the former Special Occasions Hallmark Store in Charlotte. “It is here where I began my seven years in retail and gifts,” she said. Through the years Ewing continued to have a floral and wedding consulting business in addition to being co-owner of Ewing Garden Center and Landscape. Chris and Becky’s family recently expanded with the birth of their son, Cedar. Cedar was bom just a few weeks before the store opened. In his honor, within the walls of Fishy Flowers & Gifts there is Cedar’s Candy Bar, 5 glass show­ case brims with a variety of old-fashioned sweets. In addition to these treats there are fresh flowers, custom­ ized floral arrangements, Premier Design jewelry, Willow Tree collectibles, balloons., Madison Valley soy candles, upcycled clothing by Abby’s Apparel, books and other gift items are available. Craft classes for adults and children have begun. The next one is a makeyour-own fishy flower Monday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 7 p.m. Participants should bring rng a one to o two wo gaon gallon large mouth vase which they will fill with gravel or marbles, a living plant and a gold fish. Cost is $15. Call 517-852-5030 to reserve a spot. Fishy Flowers & Gifts is open Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Like” them on Facebook. Send emails to fishyflowersandgifts@ gmail.com. Delivery ser­ vice is available. Becky Ewing poses next to fresh cut flowers available at the newly opened Fishy Flowers in Nashville. HASTINGS, MI - Elgin Totten, age 75, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Elgin was bom in Kingsley, on April 3, 1940, the son of the late Antone and Rosie (Nelson) Totten. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended local schools. He was the husband of Delphia (Goforth) Totten. The couple was married Aug. 26,1968 and they made their home together in the Nash­ ville area where they raised their family together. They had celebrated over 47 years ofmarriage. Elgin loved to be outdoors; cutting wood was his favorite pastime and often he included the entire family to help in the woods. Through the years, Elgin and Delphia enjoyed traveling with their children and had visited several popular locations including Disney, Mammoth Caves in Kentucky, and parts of the western United States. Elgin loved to spend time with his family, whether picking apples for fresh apple cider or making popcorn in the frying pan, those times where always something he cherished was made special. Elgin worked for Jim Powers at the local service years. Then in 1982, he went to work in the oil fields in Oklahoma where he drove the pump truck which pumped cement into the oil wells. Working the oil fields were very long days, and required a strong work ethic. In 1989, he returned to the Nashville area to be closer to family. During the summer months, Elgin loved taking his family camping at Sandy Pines in Yankee Springs where they spent most weekends. During the winter months, snowmobiling through the state game area was always something everyone enjoyed. He also loved to spend his summer afternoons fishing on Thomapple Lake with his brother Elwood. Elgin is survived by Geili Endsley; two sons. Alan Totten, Jeff (Angie) Totten; two sisters, Joy Farrah, Janet Decker; his sister-in-law, Barbara Totten; 10 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jason Hudson and his brother, Elwood Totten. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Friday, Oct. 16,2015, with Pastor Deano Lamphere officiating. Interment took place pri­ vately following the funeral service. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome .net �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 17,2015 — Page 5 YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations ofour Clients and Customers! Weichert, Realtors* Sally Magoon Ken Babcock Emerald Properties Realtor 269-986-5737-C sjmll511@yahoo.com 111 N. Bostwick St., Realtor Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-652-5575-C kdcbabcock@gmail.com www.emeraldrealtyco.com Prior to moving to Georgia in 2007, Sallye was a long time resident of Nashville with deep roots in the community. She was always appreciative of her many friends who remained in Sa Ilye Gordon (French) McLean touch with her after her move from Maple Valley. DULUTH, GA - Sallye - Duluth, GA, on Wednesday, She is survived by her Gordon (French) McLean Oct. 14, 2015. She was 83 daughter, ghter, Elizabeth Elizabeth Anne Anne and and passed away at her home in years old. her husband, Kevin; her son, Low-priced prescriptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. We'll help you feel better! flHOMETOWf Maple Valley LUMBER & HARDWARE J 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumbermi.com Jeffrey Norman; Jeffrey’s children and her beloved grandchildren, Mariah, Perry, and Isobel; their mother, Beth (Heald); and her sweet dog, Sandy. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher James. Her family will hold a private memorial service later this year. •pharmacy- Things We Don’t Know regular hours • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.852.0845 • toll free 877.852.2601 • fax 517.852.0461 www.maplovalleync.<om dm ___ the Deaf!counter massage therapy 'Fornow we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.' -1 Corinthians 13:12 NIV S WOLEVER’S Real Estate Elsie E. Wolever Broker Res. (517) 726-0637 LOCAL CHURCH 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study ' .9:45a.m. 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 810-986-0240 (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Worship............................... 830 a.m 11: 00 a.m ......... Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Contemporary Service, 301 Fuller St., Nashville Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Sunday: .......... 11 6 p.m. P.M. Worship............. Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone 517-852-1993 . Certified Lay Minister A.M. Service.... ......... 11:15 . Phone 616-765-5322 P.M. Service.... ................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville 11 a.m. Wednesday Evening: Phone: (517) 852-1783 P.M. Service.................................................... 6 girls ages 4-12. Worship........................................................... 7 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Wed. Service.................................................. 7 MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Everyone is Someone Special.” For infor­ PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Sunday School......................................10 a.m. Morning Worship Sunday: A.M. Worship................................................. 11 .Wednesday Family Evening Worship........................................... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................................ 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 11 a.m. Evening Worship........................................... 6 .Night Service. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. .6:45 p.m. Phone: 543-5488 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. Worship Service..................... 9:15 a.m. Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................................. 930 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHIUPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School.......................................... 9:45 Mickey Cousino Worship Sendee............................................ 11 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Sendee 6:30 p.m. Wed. Evening Sendee QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship........................... Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & Pastors David & Rose We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. (1/2 mile East otM-66, 5 mi. south ol Nashville) Sunday School .............. 10 A.M. Sendee................................ ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 4 miles west of Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 Worship 8593 Cloverdale Road ABUNDANT LIFE -FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES A.M. Worship............. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS Church Service and many other activities. PEGGY BAKER (269) 945-9554 (517) 726-0258 All Are Welcome! PASTOR Nashville, Ml 49073 Call Vermontville, Ml 49096 10: 00 a.m. Phone (269) 963-7710 Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! Askfor our Sales Dept. 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east otM-66 on Baseline) Church Service........................... ....... 9 a.m. Sunday School........................... SCHEDULE here is very little that we know with certainty. We often think we know why others do what they do, but when we reflect honestly about how unsure we often are of our own motives, it should be obvious that we don’t really know the motives of others. The more that we know about ho universe works, both on the largest and the smallest scales, from suba particles to the formation of galaxies, the more we realize how we know. No one but God was there at the creation of the universe. There is a sense in which the world is intelligible: things can be understood well enough to build functioning cars and spaceships and medical devices which do indeed work, but they don't work so perfectly as to give us the illusion of certainty. There is plenty that we know, or. can know, but our collective knowledge is like a drop in a veritable ocean of ignorance. We do well to remain humble in the face of all that we do not know. - Christopher Simon 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH AWANA. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-726-0526 2415 McCann Road ..................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion WEST BENTON CHURCH For more information call: (non-denominational) Sunday Services: ............................ 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer 795-2370 or 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Traditional 1928 Book of Sunday Worship 1030 a.m. Common Prayer used PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN for all senrices. 269-763-3120 RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 17,2015 Adult coloring event offered in Vermontville Coloring isn’tjust for kids. The Vermontville Township Library will host a Color Me Calm event Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Adult coloring classes encourage adults of all ages to revisit childhood days of relaxing with a pack of cray­ ons and a coloring book. The adult version often includes colored pencils and markers and coloring sheets with intricate patterns. “Studies show coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps pro­ mote overall wellness,” said library director Carla Rumsey. “Therapists often recommend adult coloring to negate stress and negative emotions.” Pages from books designed especially for adults, as well as colored pencils, markers, and crayons, will be provid­ ed. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact the library^517726-1362. All levels of quilters invited to help plan bee at library The Vermontville, Township Library invites the public to join a quilting bee. At a quilting bee, individuals gather to create squares to be added to a quilt. “The original purpose behind a quilting bee was to enlist the help of several peo­ ple in order to get a quilt fin­ ished in a much faster fash- barru County ion than if just one person worked on the quilt,” said library director Carla Rumsey. “While this is still an advantage to the quilting bee, the primary purpose behind modem bees is to socialize with others who enjoy the craft of quilting.” Anyone interested in learning to quilt by hand or by machine, and experienced quilters are encouraged to attend a planning meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m., to discuss patterns, materials and future meeting dates. For more information, call the library, 517-7261362. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Oct. 19 Hot Dog, pickled beets, potato wedges, fruit cup, bun Tuesday, Oct. 20 BBQ chicken thigh, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, chunky applesauce, roll.. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Pizza casserole, com, tossed salad, orange, Texas toast.. Thursday, Oct. 22 Lemon pepper pollock, brown and wild rice, Prince Charles blend, coleslaw, banana. Friday, Oct. 23 Turkey and cheddar cheese, garden vegetable soup, tossed salad, jello with fruit/whip, sub bun. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Oct. 19 Cheese cubes with club crackers, blackbean salad, mandarin oranges, pastry crisp. Tuesday, Oct. 20 Chicken pasta salad, marinated vegetables, jello with fruit, snack bar. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Chef salad, pasta salad, pineapple. Thursday, Oct. 22 Bacon ranch chicken salad, broccoli/cranberry salad, fruit cup, sandwich thin bread. Friday, Oct. 23 Seafood pasta salad, beet and onion salad, chunky applesauce, cookie. marinara sauce, com, glazed carrots, fruit cup. Tuesday, Oct. 20 BBQ chicken thigh, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, fruit cup, fruit and grain bar. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, roll. Thursday, Oct. 22 Lemon pepper pollock, brown and .wild rice, Brussels sprouts, peas, banana. Friday, Oct. 23 Pork chip, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, animal crackers, apple. Activities Calendar Monday, Oct. 19 Hastings: Card Making 9 am.; Tai Chi 10 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Woodland: MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Oct. 17-18 Oct. 25 Oct. 26 Oct. 28 Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Oct. 19 Cheese manicotti, Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,WJN - Reminiscence. Tuesday, Oct. 20 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; COA Board 2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Hastings: Card Making 9 am.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Parkinson’s Support 5 p.m. Woodland: BP Checks;; Skipbo and Shuffleboard.. Thursday, Oct. 22 - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Barcrofts Music 10:30 am. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Nashville: for TV Time. RSVP Halloween Party. Friday, Oct. 23 - Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 am. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nov. 12 Nov. 14 NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Cybersecurity awareness month Gov. Rick Snyder has proclaimed October as Michigan’s Cybersecurity Month to Awareness remind citizens, business­ es and governments to protect themselves against cyber attacks. “Cybersecurity is a shared responsibility,” Snyder said. “Recent high-profile security breaches in the federal government and large cor­ porations serve as a reminder that cyber inci­ dents‘are occurring more frequently and threaten the security of all Michigan residents, Awareness is the best defense against criminals who seek to steal our secure information. The most informed individuals and businesses are the best" equipped to thwart cyber-attacks.” According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center, Michigan . resi­ dents and businesses have lost more than $20 million to cyber-criminal activi­ ties so far this year, with an average victim loss of $4,500. Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich reminds anyone using Internet, email, and social media to have the appropriate anti-virus software, a firewall in place and anti-spyware software installed on the computer. Double check emails before opening. Cyber criminals use email to trick the user into opening attachments and visiting web sites that collect per­ sonal information or download malicious software. Use privacy and security settings on social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Linkedln et cetera. “This will help you con­ trol who sees what is post­ ed,” said Reich. “Remember - once you post information it is there to stay online. Be cautious about how much personal information you provide on social media sites.” When shopping online 4-H Visual Arts, Crafts, Sewing and Textiles Workshop, Kettunen Center Teen Leader Fall Event, 6-9 p.m., Expo Center Campgrounds Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., KCC The Thornapple Wind Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, Band invites the public to its 7:30 pm., Expo Center family concert Friday, Oct. Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 pm., Expo Center 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Hope Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 United Methodist Church, p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Hastings. Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 The band is celebrating its p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church 20th anniversary, and to Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 mark that milestone will be p.m., Extension Office pplaying a variety of concert Science Saturday, 9 a.m., Old Hastings City band music from its reperLibrary toire the past 20 years. The band was formed in create passwords that use a variety of number, let­ ters and symbols and not related to personal infor­ mation. Make sure the site is legitimate, and secure check the browser for a closed padlock or the address that begins with an https or shttp - never use an unsecured wireless network. Using a credit card rather than a debit card gives the safest option and never send cash through the mail or money wiring service. For more information regarding cyber-security visit http://www.michigan.gov/cybersecurity. From the Pulpit Gathering good results by Pastor Nancy Fancher Maple Valley Community Center of Hope Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” Jesus said, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as your­ self.” What do these things have in common? Control thy tongue and look at what good things can happen. Great people with great minds have left a legacy of words of wisdom and won­ derful works for humanity to pay attention to and follow. Those who knew and walked with these great people have seen the efforts and effects of a great mind caring for others and loving God. Jesus was asked what the greatest commandment was from the Old Testament Torah. He responded with this’ concept of loving God and loving others. Through having a focus on loving God and people comes the ability to accomplish great ideas. Through love comes the concept of caring more for others than ourselves. What Eleanor Roosevelt said is true today. Having a mind that is small is having a mind that focuses on the petty and gossipy things of life. Opening up our minds can lead to the next level of discussing events, which means we are thinking more of others and the bigger pic­ ture of life, instead of focus­ ing’ on ourselves and our smaller sphere of influence. Opening up our minds to the higher level causes us to discuss ideas and life changing concepts; ideas that can impact many more people than ourselves and our smaller world. What helps cause the transition between each of these levels of thinking? Primarily controlling our tongues so that our brains have time to think, process greater truths and ideas, which helps, us get beyond our smaller spheres of influ­ ence. Through self-control of the mouth, our minds have time to connect with God and our hearts can become engaged with caring for those around us. This can open up our eyes to the need that is beyond our own. So today, consider the need to control thy tongue, so that your mind can pro­ cess better and see what good and great things can happen. Jesus did that per­ fectly well. Eleanor Roosevelt followed Jesus’ words and loved her neigh­ bors as herself, and great and mighty things happened through her life. The same can be true for us as well. Pray to discover the connec­ tion between loving God, loving others and great ideas to emerge. Then see what good results you gather. Thornapple Wind Band kicking off 20th season Friday 1996 to enrich the lives of its members and the surround­ ing community by.offering concerts several times a year. The Thornapple Wind Band, directed by Dave Macqueen, consists of more than 45 musicians from Hastings and surrounding communities. The concerts are free, though donations to support the band’s costs are wel- come. All concert-goers are invited to join the band at a reception immediately fol­ lowing the concert. For more information on the concert or to learn how to become a band member, join us on Facebook at “Thornapple Wind Band” or contact Mike or Kathy Scobey, 616-374-7547, or kascobey@gmail.com. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 17,2015 — Page 7 o pi TV’ Wayne Gould and other firefighters and EMTs teach fire safety recently to the children at Fuller Street and Maplewood. Matt Emery and Tracey St. Johns teach fire safety to elementary students during fire prevention week. Children from Maplewood line up to get a tour of a firetruck during fire prevention week. * SS sliis liis iis MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVENEEDS ?s«t ACE AUTO & ■hwH *•* Ss® hm ad j . 517-726-1500 •* fe tot (f ife e 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Mtiji ,t ** *! 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 lI'" >®s®ibt®iBi !J® •B a mb ai (fe . | ®1 ’WbibkIm Ids tautraicr ■ ir iiteiiiiirti i gpyntjotiit hit ii^BR gns Soafey,«e!ffi eGod Firefighters and EMTs focus on safety during fire prevention week Miiilsate: I,® efc feed; «»■ 61 iEtJ tJ ■* ■“l5‘.‘ lSit las« ' al#^ "•“C REPA|SR& From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts Andrew Phenix walks out of a smoke-filled struc­ ture. This box is a tool to teach children to get low to. the floor when an area is filled with smoke and get to the nearest exit. ®kw\® kw\® *Z * if if Mason Starks practices rolling at the fire safety presentation at the elementary schools during fire prevention week. �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 17,2015 Putnam recaps week and lists future events The past week at Putnam District Library was a busy week for kids. Saturday, Oct. 10 they cel­ ebrated Star Wars Reads Day with libraries and bookstores around the country. Visitors enjoyed Star Wars activities, treats, and a photo booth. Tuesdays, the library hosts Maker Labs for ages 8 to 80 plus. Each week, patrons learn and meet new challenges. By close on Tuesday, the kids’ room and teen room contained giant cardboard forts. One is big enough for adults and has three separate rooms. On Wednesday, Read With Me story time was an exploration of pumpkins. This week will not be any slower. Monday at 11 a.m., adults are invited to meet and discuss Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods. Michigan resident and Appalachian Trail hiker, Elizabeth Grunch Shaw, will visit the group virtually to tell about her adventures on the trail. Tuesday evening’s Maker Lab from 3:30 to 8 p.m. will involve duct tape. The library board also meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. Public is always wel­ come. Read With Me story time is at 11 a.m. Wednesdays and, this Dale White (left of center ip stocking cap), Lee Christopher (top, far right) and Haley Cook (crouching, far right) appear with the cast and crew of Adrian College’s produc­ tion of “Refit.” This photo is from a workshop conducted by Tyce Green and Adam Pascal (immediate right of White.) Pascal played Roger in the original Broadway and movie versions. Maple Valley’s own involved in Adrian College’s production of “Rent by Shari Carney Staff Writer Garrett Lucci attends Star Wars Reads day at Putnam District Library in full costume.. week, will feature dino­ saurs getting ready for Halloween. Finally, Lego Club is Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students in grades third to sixth are invited. Putnam District Library serves residents ts of o Assyria, ssyr a, Castleton, and Maple Grove townships. Any stu­ dent or staff member of Maple Valley Schools may also have a card. Visit the library online at www.putnamlib.org. Dinner & Discussion Join us to learn about the critical benefits of Advance Funeral Planning,, followed by informal questions and answers Thursday, October 29th 6:00 pm Potterville United Methodist Church Catered by: Swedes of Mulliken 105 North Church Street | Potterville, Michigan 48876 Please call to reserve your free dinner and a seat' by October 26, as reservations are limited. 517-543-2950 Joseph E. Pray, Licensed Funeral Direc tor/Manager •401 West Seminary Street | Charlotte, MI 48813 15J7-543-2950 www.prayfuneral.com runtilng underwritten by Phyitoans life Insurance Compwiy A love for musical theater lives on in Dale White, Haley Cqpk and Lee Christopher, all Maple Valley graduates attending Adrian College and taking part in the school’s production of “Rent.” White, a 2012 graduate, is a senior at Adrian College. Cook, a 2013 Maple Valley graduate, is a junior. And Christopher, who graduated last spring, is a freshman at Adrian. “Rent,” by Jonathan Larson, is considered a rock opera and follows the life of a group of “bohemians” liv­ ing in East Village New York. It is set in 1989 - 90. White plays the character of Collins and Christopher plays Angel. Cook is an assistant stage manager. White’s character is a down on his luck philosophy pro­ fessor with AIDS. Christopher portrays a drag queen, street performer who also has AIDS. The two meet and form a relationship. Their, story intertwines with several others who are struggling with addictions, sexuality, AIDS and making ends meet. In preparation they all par­ ticipated in a workshop with Adam Pascal and Tyce Green. Pascal played Roger in the original cast for which he received a Tony award nomi­ nation. He was also in the movie version. Green is an actor, producer and audition coach. White’s college resume of shows includes the role of Aldolpho in “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Moonface in “Anything Goes, and Harry in “Company.” He has also appeared in Croswell Opera House productions as Will in “Big Fish,” and he was in “Memphis.” “This is by far the coolest tech show I’ve been in,” said White. “There is a professional coming from Chicago ... the set looks awesome.” “I think it’s awesome,” agreed Cook. “This is a really great experience ... I followed Dale [to Adrian College] and Lee followed me.” Cook has also acted but is now concentrating on what happens behind the scenes. “I love being able to make things happen,” she said. During a “Rent” workshop at Adrian College, Lee Christopher takes a moment to have his picture taken with presenter and original cast member Adam Pascal. “It’s the magic of theater.” • , “College really is a time where you discover and accept things about yourself that you never thought of before,” said Christopher. “This is really amazing. I’m getting to play one of my all time favorite roles.” Performances are Wednesday through Saturday, Oct. 21 to 24, at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and at 1 p.m. Saturday in Downs Hall on 110 S. Madison St. Call 517-265­ 5161 to pre-order tickets. Adam Pascal, Dale White and Tyce Green pose for a photo at a workshop for the cast and crew of “Rent.” (Photo by John Miller) �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 17, 2015 — Page 9 If it wasn’t for a Coca Cola container, I never could have taken on my first job at J-Ad Graphics. When I got the chance at eight years old to take papers off the press, I wasn't even tall enough to reach the machine, but I wasn’t going to miss my first chance to work at the business my grandparents, Mel and Alice Jacobs, started in Hastings 1947. Thank goodness for Coke and the boost I needed to join the family business. Before officially joining J-Ad Graphics as an adult I worked in­ advertising for a time. I also ran my own business in high school and college. When J-Ad lost one of its best salespeople, I went to work for the Sun & News for a summer and evenuayran an eventually ran that apaperora paper for a number of years. It was a time when Caledonia was really expanding and it was a time that was exciting because I enjoyed the people, the community and every day that' I was lucky enough to represent the company. A few years later, J-Ad purchased the Lowell Ledger and Buyers Guide at a time when there were a lot of controversial issues on the table and big change coming in the community. We made a lot of changes, especially with staffing and structure, and we fixed a lot of internal problems with how the paper looked and with how we did business. What we’ve been able to accomplish in Lowell goes right back to my parents and grandparents who taught me the business principles and personal values I now use every day. Listening to my grandfather talk about politics, business, and world affairs every Sunday was a huge influence on me as a young boy. Those Sundays always started with church and then, after breakfast with my family, I'd make my way to my grandfather's house through the woods behind the J-Ad Graphics office, and we would talk. That's where I got my education on how a downtown works, how communities work, how a business works, how industry works and how the newspaper business works. My grandmother, Alice Jacobs, provided her own lessons. She was a master salesperson and, every summer, I would tag along on the sales route to every store and listen intently to every conversation. Of course, my favorite part came at the end of a successful day when we’d enjoy a hot dog and a root beer at the Dog N' Suds where she’d help me analyze the sales game. From my father, Fred Jacobs, I learned about how important Main Street is to a town, a lesson that came directly from my father and grandfather. Without a strong Main Street, I'm convinced a community will never be strong. With a strong Main Street, all of a sudden schools are better, roads are smoother, and civic pride is even more immense. My vision for the newspaper industry is optimistic, but cautious. Fred, Mel and Jon Jacobs in 1994. As technology has grown and expanded, we have many wonderful tools at our disposal, so we can take time to be creative. Jeanne Boss, our editor at the Ledger, and 1 are kind of loose cannons in our industry because we're not afraid to ask, “Why not try something different and find innovative and attractive ways to report and present the news?” Newspapers can do that. Newspapers can find a way to get more in depth and provide a more complete picture than television or the Internet. Social media can be a wonderful thing, but a lot of newspapers have jumped in with both feet too quickly. A business cannot be sustained that way. My thought is to embrace it, but not get carried away with it. The Internet has actually had very little impact on our business. The real impact on the larger newspaper industry was the purchase of hometown newspapers by large corporations. Big companies own the majority of the medial industry today and there are very few independents that remain. Whenever industry’s consolidate, readers lose diversity nd opportunity. A local newspaper’s job is to shine a light on local government and local issues. The role of a newspaper is to ask questions, to go out and see what's going on in the community and to hold officials accountable. A community newspaper like the Lowell Ledger may be a town’s sole news outlet and can help promote issues specific to that community. That’s what J-Ad newspapers do. Newspapers have to tell people things they didn't know, things they might find interesting and things they want to know. If we do that, people will read the newspaper. Hastings is my home. My wife, Kristina, has two businesses in town, The Hanger and Jilly’s. Because of her business acumen, we constantly talk about business and how to improve our hometown. Kristina reminds me of my grandmother because of her business ethic and gift for communicating with customers. She, like Alice, remembers everyone by name and their histories. They care about their customers in a personal, friendly way. That is one reason why people still want to shop locally. My sisters and I grew up under fantastic mentorship. Our parents and grandparents taught us to put the community first. If we can continue to remember the values we were taught, the future is bright. 1 never took for granted the time I had with my grandparents and I'm proud of what we've accomplished. 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For your convenience, we've enclosed a volunteerfunding envelope or you can go online at www.hastingsreminder.com and use our Crowd-Funding site to contribute 1351H. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Ml 49058 269-945-9554 �1ft Jtul flj» *.*11 .Ml 1 1wW m frw Map* MMtoy Mews' SaMM*. OtMar 17 201$ For Sale tor Kent AMOKDABl I PROFANE FOR your hnmr/feis/ buwCall for a fare qwete DuN Propane 269-367-9700 FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Vermontville. $750 perr month plus plu security deosit Indudes heat and trash TVIC* Phone <517)726-1159. Estate Sales ESTATE SALE- Ort 17th, 9am-6pm. m-6pm ItH Lacey Rd. Dcrwhng rwhng Vintage baarball firm*, vintage ty prwntrr*, traraac. wvemg atfara, gar­ den to s, antiques, crates, barrels, funwharr. houwehoid. (fotfow. bnem, 60 year of ocCwnulMMO Recreulian FISHING BOATS WANT* EDI We pay cash for grind, used fisnrng boats wi th (MilbuanN rciar 2000 and new­ er (all KOOTEBS MARINE IN RICHLAND (269)629­ 4979. (269jte^cterfSi________ 1995 BASS TRACKER, 16fl 9in, $4.400 00 0BO. 517-213Jtll. Lions take on Irish Assessment tests will focus on the arts in district opener Maple Valley fifth and sixth graders will be partici­ iuloHtotin pating in Michigan Arts FOR SALE 1998 jeep Chero- Education iMtructional and kee, 6 cyl., 215k miles. Asking Assessment Program field $1,700,00. (269)945-5774 after tests throughout the 2015-16 9PM •dsool year, said Judy Fox, art teacher. The M ichigan Assessment WANTING TO BUY, Maple cxwisort mm in Lansing has wood* for syrup production asked teachers from all over eiewfry it old ayrup equipment. 517- the stale to field test assess230-5083. ments for the arts. Students will be given performance Business Services tasks, performance events, GA RAGE DOOR & OPENER constructcd-rcsponsc item s Repair Special. $30 off broken and selected-response items. spring or opener repair. Free Tests will be evaluated by estimates. Call Global Dis­ teachers and their input will count Garage Doors, (616)334­ affect the final draft of the 3574. arts assessments. RUSTY WATER PROBLEMS? “The consortium would I can help you. Very reason-like to know how wc used the able rates. Call Ron (269)967­ test and would like sugges1643. DEMOLITION BID The Village of Nashville is seeking bids to remove the building at 109 N. Main Street CONSTRUCTION BID The Village of Nashville is seeking bids to construct concrete walls, install a concrete sidewalk, and install backfill, toptoil, and bark mulch al 109 N, Main Street following the completion of the building demolition. Bids for both projects may be dropped off at or mailed to the Village Office, 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073. Please contact the Nashville DPW Director, Scott Decker, at 517-852-9571, to receive the project bid information and with any questions. All bids must be turned in before 4:00 p.m. on October 22, 2015. Area students graduate from Davenport University tacos far improving them,” said Fox. “We arc encour­ aged to adapt the tests we have chosen, to fit the pur­ poses in our own classroom. This is an exciting opportuni­ ty for Maple Valley elemen­ tary students to be involved in.” Get a glow on at Nashville Assembly of God Local residents are invited light up the world Friday, Oct. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m at Nashville Assembly of God Guests can enjoy warm doughnuts and cider, play glow games, and get some treats. Everyone is invited to attend this family-friendly fun night. Anyone dressed as a light source will receive an extra prize. The church is al 735 Reed St. in Nashville. Davenport University announced that several local students officially completed degrees in business, technolo­ gy or health professions at the end of the summer 2015 semester. Davenport hosted a commencement ceremony in April during which nearly SCHNEIDERMAN SHER­ A 1,200 st udenls part icipated. MAN, PC. IS ATTEMPTING to Area students who recently COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ graduated from Davenport MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE University include: USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Bellevue — Linda Engle,. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF­ Diane Ross, Jillian FICE AT (240)530-7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY. Sutherland. Charlotte — Bruce Nelson, MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a Holly Siebenrock, Ian mortgage made by MARILYN J Simpson WHITNEY. A SINGLE WOMAN, to Mulliken Michael FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB., Mortgag­ Wilcox. ee, dated October 24, 2007, and ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Maple Valley Schools Middle School and High School Remodeling and Additions Maple Valley Schools and Milter Devts Company will receive sealed Bids for the Bid Cat­ egories described in the Project Manual for the above referenced Construction Management Project until 2 00 PM. local time Thursday October 29.2015 Bids received after 2 00 PM will be relumed unopened Bids shall be mailed or delivered m person before the 2 00 PM deadline to the Superintendent s Office 11090 Mashvine Highway. Vermontville Ml 49096 Bids can also be delivered m person to the location of the Bid opening at the High School Cafeteria They will be opened puWrciy and read aloud immediately after the bid time All Bids will be evaluated at a later date A Pre Bid Meeting will take place on Monday October 19 2015 at 2 00 PM local time commencing at the High School Cafeteria AH prospective Bidders are strongly encouraged to abend The Owner intends to award Contracts on or about Monday. November 9. 2015. Bid Security in the amount of five percent (5%) of Base Bid(s) shall accompany each Proposal Contractors bidding on Work in excess of 550,000 00 must be bondable and must include in their Proposal the cost for furnishing a Labor and Material Payment Bond and a Performance Bond listing Maple Valley Schools as Obligee All Proposals shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship (or lack of a relationship) that exists between the Owner or any employee of the Bidder and any member of the Board of E ducat ion of Maple Va Iley Sch ools or the Superintendent of the School District. The District shall not award to a Bidder that does not furnish a sworn and notarized Disclosure Statement All Proposals shall be accompanied by an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification The District shall not award to a Bidder that does not furnish this Certification. Bidding Documents may be obtained by submitting a deposit of $250 00 in the form of a signed Bid Deposit Card to the Order Desk at Kai Blue (1 (BOO) 522-0541 or pnnting@kalblue com). Release of Bid Deposit Card will be made when documents, including all addenda addenda, are returned to Kai Blue in good condition within thirty (30) days after bids are awarded. Unsuccesful bidders not returning documents within thirty (30) days will forfeit their deposit Successful bidders may obtain additional bid documents at no charge (except shipping) by contacting Kai Blue Bid documents are also available electronically at miller-da vis com under the Bids tab. LEGAL NOTICE recorded on November 21, 2007. in Document No. 20071121-0004457, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents ($111,434 86). including in­ terest at 5.500% 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 mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, st public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Court­ house in Hastings. Michigan at 01:00 PM o’clock, on November 19, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are de­ scribed as LOT 3 OF CH ARLESON HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN UBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1440K, in which case the re­ demption period shall be 3 months, or under MCL 125.1440V, 30 days from the date of such sate MICH­ IGAN STATE HOUSING DEVEL­ OPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sher­ man, PC. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 S20140821060937 USDA (10-03)110-24) 12959 The Maple Valley varsity boys’ soccer team will see an old Kalamazoo Valley Association foe in its Division 4 District opener Monday. The Lions host Hackett Catholic Central to open the state postseason tournament, at Fuller Street Field in Nashville. The winner of That match advances to Wednesday’s district semifinals hosted by Kalamazoo Christian. Quincy and Calhoun Christian meet LEGAL NOTICE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made In the conditions of a mortgage made by Kelly Howard, a married man, and Linda Howard, hie wife, as non-borrowing spouse, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lend­ er and lenders successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 2, 2012 and recorded May 17,2012 In Instrument Number 2012-000218, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage Is now held by Ur­ ban Financial of America, LLC, by assignment There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Forty-Four Thousand Five Hundred Eighty-Seven and 18/100 Dollars ($44,58718), 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 pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premis­ es, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1 00 PM on OCTOBER 20, 2015. Said premises are located In the Township of Orangeville, Bar­ ry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as A Parcel of land in the SW 1/4 of Section 17. T 2 N , R 10 W, de­ scribed as: The N 110 feet of the following Commencing at the 1/8 comer on S side of SW 1/4 of said Section 17, thence N on the 1/8 line 58 rods 6 feet to the NE corner of Lot 71 of the Village of Orangeville, according to the recorded plat thereof, recorded in Uber i of Plats on Page 14, for the place of begin­ ning; thence North on 1/8 line 36 rods 7 and 3/4 ft to the SE corner of Oscar Boulter land, thence West along S side of Boulter Lot, 24 rods b and 1/4 feet, thence S 36 rods 13 and 7/8 ft to NW comer of Lot 00 of Village of Orangeville, thence E along N aide of Lots 00 and 71 of said plat, 24 rods 9 and 1/4 ft to be­ ginning 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 re­ demption 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 Dated: September 26,2015 Orlans Associates, PC Attorneys tor Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-013073 (09-26)(10-17) 1874 in the other opening round match that feeds into the 5 p.m. semifinal in Kalamazoo. The other half of the dis­ trict bracket sees Kalamazoo Christian taking on Bellevue Monday, with that winner advancing to face Hillsdale Academy in the district semi­ finals Wednesday at 7 p.m. LEGAL NOTICE SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COL­ LECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MIL­ ITARY DUTY MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARC S REYNOLDS, A MARRIED MAN and LEAH M REYNOLDS. HIS WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Reg­ istration Systems, Inc. (“MERS"), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 22, 2009, and recorded on June 1, 2000, in Document No 20000601-0005720, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, Nation­ al Association, as assigned, Bar­ ry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dale hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars and Three Cents ($37,327.03), Includ­ ing Interest at 5.250% per annum Under the power of sale contained In said mortgage and the statute In such case made and provided, no­ tice Is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse In Hastings, Michigan at Of 00 PM o’clock, on November 12, 2015 Said premises are located In Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Parcel of land In the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, Town 2 North, Range 9 West described as beginning at a point on the North line of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant South 86 degrees 07 minutes 54 seconds East 828.50 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 29; said point being the intersection of said North section line with the centerline ol highway M 43 thence South 86 de­ grees 07 minutes 54 seconds East along said North Section line 211.06 feet; thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 58 seconds West parallel with the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29 a distance of 166.00 feet; thence South 83 degrees 42 minutes 11 seconds West 348.10 feet to the Southeasterly right-of-way line of highway M-43, thence North 40 de­ grees 33 minutes 08 seconds West 33.00 feet to the centerline of said highway M-43; thence North 40 de­ grees 26 minutes 34 seconds East along said centerline 258.88 feet to the point of beginning. The re­ demption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from .the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241a(b) notice, whichever Is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238 If the above ref­ erenced property is sold at a fore­ closure sale under Chapter 600 of toe 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 proper­ ty during the redemption period JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, PC. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 S20150512046887 USDA (10-10X10-31) 15703 �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. October 17,2015 — Page 11 HOUSE, continued from page 1 w *b.b.. ss.'i&'S . lk*>SiS >NSi>S <S oss ss 5?§; §*^S8 :^,*s SS-^% ^r*ula’ *^«» Bsn^® *•■*«*• •** 5 **‘**k Z 5*‘*» **** 'rC”*’ *s -j ‘•’k*Wliu *Wliu K*"tl Wif«j ? ^te! B- Z7 mts them time to learn or rem; inisce. Century-old home to be moved to Charlton Park Village . Plans are underway to move a house, donated by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Sixberry of Nashville, from its present location on Clark Road to Charlton Park to become a part of the village representing a rural community of the last century. Frank Walsh, director of Charlton Park Village and Museum, said estimates to the cost of moving the house and building a foun­ dation for the structure will come to approximate­ ly $10,000. A fund-raising effort has been started to provide the money for the move. The original doors, win­ dows, staircase, trim and hardware still remain in the Greek-revival-style house. The house has remained almost unchanged throughout the century. An exposed beam shows where one inside wall has been removed and some of the walnut woodwork has been stained to look like mahogany. It has two par­ lors and a kitchen down­ stairs and three bedrooms upstairs. The construction of the old village at Charlton Park started in 1968 with the restoration of two bams, one of which has been made into a black­ smith shop and the other a carpenter shop. Through donations, the village has acquired the Bristol Inn, a one-time stagecoach stop providing meals' and accommodations for trav­ elers on the Good Intent Stage Lines between Battle Creek and Hastings. The 1850s-era tavern has been moved from Bristol Comers' to its present location at the park and has been completely restored and refurnished. A country school, a rural church and a bank build­ ing, the original Hastings Mutual Insurance build­ ing, will be completed this winter. Walsh says it is his intention to make the Sixberry House represen- Sunday, October 25 H.E“ nm k'Hik^ •® jsst-asta i*t* ttikittita ii*rt iriaEEiz r'r 'ja rirjata?. W EEJ’fflstti Sasf Mli*!KSkE arts inttdajjWM £2157#- jI# | in* is * ® S&* ij iWfw^ j ** ’ sje !SL *««-■ w-■ ’ 50* 5—0h*a£jll £*jpl l K »Mw«< i i<—»h>SaK>>p J»«i* i*»SS>3 J « *SSSS*S3! S S! S*S! « 884 S. M-66 Hwy., Nashville Very nice coun­ try home on a paved road. Complete with 4 bedrooms, large kitchen with utility room, charming open staircase. Very large pole barn, 63+'acres, some woods, some can be tillable again. Lots of wildlife! #66012 A MUST SEE • PRICE: $230,000 Weichert] *'5’5* ** * >S SJ* xs.J'j* 111 N. Bostwick, Charlotte, Ml 48813 www.emeraldrealtyco.com Emerald Properties Village of Vermontville OPEN POSITION Letters of intent are now being accepted for the Village of Vermontvlle Zoning Board of Appeals. For one open position. Please submit a letter of intent to: Village of Vermontville PO Box K, Vermontville,Ml 49096 14376 NOTICE VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE The Village t of Vermontville Department of Public Works will be flushing hydrants Monday, October 19-23 starting at 9A.M. This may cause low pressure and discoloration in the water. MW If you have any questions, Please call the garage at 726-1444. jl Seeking Seasonal Employee -Chauffeurs license and Current The Public Accuracy Test will be conducted to demonstrate that the program and tabulators that will be used to tabulate the ballots of the election have been prepared in accordance with the law. Sharon Stewart Vertmontville Township Clerk Drivers License Required Applications can be picked up at the Village office Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Questions can be directed to DPW Supervisor Christopher Rumsey @ (517)726-1444 sjm11511 @yahoo.com Realtors HYDRANT FLUSHING * * io* Village of VermontvHle 14269 ^ttirfi *£*<<•> Accuracy Test for the Vermontville Township November 3, 2015 Special Election has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at 2:00 pm at the Vermontville Township Office, 120 E First Street, Vermontville, Michigan. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY SALLY MAGOON 269-986-5737 Letters will be accepted until November 6,2015 «e Village of Vermontville OPEN POSITION 1-800-870-7085 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Public i £«**£ J r^lE-<s lE-<s ^2$ Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or PUBLIC NOTICE 1:00 — 3:00 p.m. llB> fettyatata !W«» k^EMsmt The home was eventu­ ally moved in 1977 and opened to the public in 1984. And instead of being a physician’s resi­ dence and office, it instead This photo from the Oct. 21, 1975, Reminder shows the Sixberry House depicts the home of a law­ before it was moved to Charlton Park. (File photo) yer. “By the turn of the cen­ tury, the legal profession was rising in status, so a lawyer was part of the upper middle class. His home would reflect this social standing to include ‘modem conveniences,” reads a Charlton Park.brochure. Letters of intent are now being accepted for the The home was built by Village of Vermontvlle Planning Commission for one John C. Dillon in Maple open position. Grove Township in 1858 Please submit a letter of intent to: at a cost of $792, but is Village of Vermontville named after the family PO Box K, Vermontville,Ml 49096 that donated it 40 years ago. Letters will be accepted until November 6,2015 14375 OPEN HOUSE 9.W, W:j® •w/ ^Ufniitatf SdJEffiJiS; tative of a rural physi­ cian’s home and office. A log house and a car­ riage house are in storage awaiting funding to recon­ struct them. A fund has already been started for a general store. Each of the buildings that make up the old vil­ lage has been donated to the park and they are all from Barry County. inlAr Otrl/iiK|X ITs uu11 nashville area citizens zens coalition > nacc® NACC (Nashville Area Citizens Coalition) would like to thank the following people and businesses who have supported our group and our projects from the start. People Lori Courtney Bill Reynolds Andy Joseph Mike Callton Scott Daniels Jenna Bums Ben Page Jeny and Kelly Schray Michelle Scramlin Chase Look Rose Heaton Forsick Shari Carney Caroline Gross Pat Powers BPW Workers: Scott, Jack and Josh Fred Jacobs Businesses VOODOO DJ’s Courtside Embroidery Carl’s Supermarket Good Time Pizza Maple Valley Imp. Dollar General Moo-ville J-ad Graphics Eaton Federal Savings Maple Valley Pharmacy VFW Post 8260 and Auxiliary Craftshow and Farmers Market Vendors Maple Valley School 14390 Thankyou to all who participated in the beginning to help us launch our ideas! Also GOOD LUCK to the new Nashville Route 66 Business Group! Thankyou allfor 4 greatyears! -Marcia, Rosie, Shirley �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 17,2015 Memories of the Past Earthquake scare, scenic Portland part of trip This “Memories of the the Northwest and home via Past” article by the late Canada. In Los Angeles the Susan Hinckley was pub­ Feighners were joined by lished in the Maple Valley their daughter, Vada, and Dr. News Oct. 15, 1985. She and Mrs. C.L. McKinnis, wrote: The following is the who came downfrom Seattle third installment ofa series by boat. In this episode the ofletters home written by the wanderers bump into an late Len W. Feighner, edi­ earthquake in San Francisco, tor-publisher of The then enjoy a scenic ride Nashville Newsfrom 1888 to north to Portland, Ore., 1928, during a 1914 finally reaching Tacoma, Wash. cross-country train trip. Accompanied by his wife, Tacoma, Wash. Stella, Feighner toured the Feb.3,1914 South, Southwest and the West Coast before heading to Hello you Michigan folks: I wonder if you are getting tired of my stories of this western country? Well, if you are, you have my permission to skip them and read something of more interest. But I know ifI could make you see these things as I see them, you would be greatly interested. We left Santa Cruz Friday morning, taking the Shore Line, which follows the coast as nearly as possible for a distance, but another [rail­ road] line is now under con- Nashville News editor-publisher Len W. Feighner (right center in vest) was so caught up in writing about his 1914 cross-country trip that he “almost forgot that the bunch has to set all this stuff up and find a place for it in the paper.” At Tacoma, Wash., the Feighners were houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. John Mills, both early employees of The News. In this circa 1895 photo. Feighner and staff are seen turning out a weekly edition of the paper, which he owned from 1888 to 1928. struction which will keep strictly to the coast all the way. The present line goes by way of “Big Trees” and Felton, and is very pictur­ esque. Leaving Santa Cruz, it passes through a tunnel about 50 feet below the Catholic church, which is located on This 1912 scene from a railroad line along the Upper Willamette River near Portland, Ore., shows the region as it probably appeared to the Michigan travelers on their route north. The Feighners enjoyed a picturesque train trip after leaving San Francisco, where an earthquake shock lasting 10 to 15 seconds was “plenty long enough to satisfy a fat man from the Wolverine state.” The Nashville News editor concluded that he would not accept the California city as a “gift on a silver platter” if he had to live there. BDBBIIXI'S MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM complete AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory deafer computer programing for Michigan's Oldest and Finest Roof Replacement System FREE ESTIMATES Our Diagnostic Computer Software fs Compatible With All Makes £r Models 945-0191 O JEFF DOBBIN’S Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 years experience 12X60 *3280Illd Installed14X70 Installed *3980 LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 Conserves Energy • Made in Michigan 1-800-872-2089 www.mobilehomeroofsmi.com hour towinc service available T EM_P_y_Rj_PE_D_I^C cc HI tn • ORECK • AMANA -SERTA • FRIGID AIRE • LG O R E C K ■ AMANA • LG" Richards 628 W. 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We passed through on this line the great Saugus tunnel, nearly 8,000 feet in length. We fortunately got through without trouble, but the next day they commenced having genuine trouble. The tunnel began closing up, the road­ bed rising„ and the sides crowding in. The first that was noticed of the trouble was when the side lights were swept off a train pass­ ing through. An investigation revealed that the roadbed for some distance had risen about four inches. A gang of men at once went to work lowering it, but when they had finished they found it four inches higher than it had been when they started. They also found that the internal forces were gradual­ ly forcing in the walls, so trains over this division had to be relayed around the val­ ley route until the internal disturbances cease and the tunnel can again be made safe for traffic. Outside of the tunnels, the scenery along the line was highly pictur­ esque, enough so that few of the passengers indulged in reading or any other form of passing the time except rub­ ber [necking] out of the win­ dows. Passing through many beautiful mountain and val­ ley towns, we arrived at San Francisco at six o’clock in the evening, in the plenteous shower. It rains in California in the winter. It rains just the same, whether there are clouds or not. The clouds break away, the sun comes out, the sky is blue and it fools a fellow into starting out on a trip without umbrel­ la or raincoat. Then out of the blue sky, a fine little rain, which one doesn’t mind at all, commences to fall, and in two minutes you commence to mind it, and you hurry for shelter to escape a most wholesome downpour. Perhaps in 10 minutes the sun is shining again, but you can’t bank on it... • Well, we got lip to the hotel and got located in good rooms on the sixth floor and went down to supper, which by the way is “dinner” all through this Western coun­ try. Immediately after dinner, while we were lounging about the lobby of the hotel listening to the music of an excellent orchestra, we were welcomed to San Francisco by very decided earthquake shock. About half of the occupants of the lobby start­ ed pell-mell for the exits, while the others merely remained as unconcerned as we would in Michigan over a bit of thunder and laughed at those who had bolted for the doors. The shock only lasted per­ haps 10 or 15 seconds, but it was plenty long enough to satisfy a fat man from the Wolverine state. And, it isn’t really any of your business, anyway, whether I was among those who made a break for the street or not. At least, I don’t remember laughing at anybody else who was scared. After that, I asked a good many questions about earthquakes, but it was hard to get a satisfactory answer. You understand, they intend having a big exposi­ tion here next year, and they don’t care about having this earthquake business adver­ tised as one of their principal attractions ... I wouldn’t care much for this San Francisco town. It is very pretty and highly inter­ Continued next page �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. October 17, 2015 — Page 13 Continued from previous page esting and all that, but a fel­ low doesn’t enjoy all that very much when he has goose-pimples all over his back all the time and the rumble of a passing truck kills his appetite for eats. I wouldn’t take this San Francisco town as a gift on a silver platter and have to live here. Of course, I’m not a bit afraid, but life in Michigan is so much more pleasant and agreeable. One never hears the disaster of 1906 spoken ofhere as an earthquake. It is always “the big fire.” The town has made a wonderful recovery from the terrible catastrophe, but in many places, the ruins are still visi­ ble. Many of the new build­ ings are of one to three sto­ ries, which seems to me to be sensible, but there are many sky-scrapers which another severe quake could hardly fail to shatter and bring down ttldS ’*22 ift s ??*•*• *** <fe® hyt fe|fas Mpdatst fflfelu NstaUiid W! ail is mMiiri I Wk» dusttife tyitnjiWi MssM- toiitefea fejdrt rflt »t 'is tai ®®intl, itaiiftlW^ jlltaii ewte^* htAenot iknd staUtobl” senger list, for we did not notice any ofthem asking for a second glass. Did you ever get a whiff of an over-ripe egg? That’s it. The next stop in the big climb was at Sisson, where the snow was about three feet deep on the level and where we found regular Michigan winter weather ... We saw men shoveling snow off the roofs of buildings to save them from the fate that had already befallen some of them, crushed under the weight ... Workmen [wore] heavy clothing, with their ears tied up, yet very often we were in sight of a deep valley lying down in the hills, where green fields invited us to come down and enjoy summer weather. During a goodly portion of the after­ noon, we were in sight of old Shasta, yet failed to get a glimpse of the top, which was continually shrouded in mist... We spent several days in We arrived in Portland at this beautiful city, whose 7:20 in morning and after attractions are so well known getting nicely located at the to most of you that we will hotel, went out and had a not attempt to describe them. look at the town. We found it Sunday Doc [McKinnis] and a brisk, thriving commercial I went over to Oakland and and manufacturing center, Berkley, visited the magnifi­ located at the junction of the cent campus ofthe University Willamette and Columbia of California and in the after­ rivers, which give it two nav­ noon saw Beachey, the igable streams and plenty of famous aviator, do all of his water power. We took a car famous stunts in the air ... and went up Council Crest, Monday we visited Golden which overlooks the whole Gate park, Sutro Heights and city and gives one a magnif­ the famous Cliff House and icent panorama of the town. seal rocks, where we saw On reaching the summit, many seals sunning them­ however, we found ourselves selves. Here we met Mr. and among the clouds, so we had Mrs. Fred Brown ofBellevue, to walk part of the way back who are making a winter tour in order to get the benefit of of the western states and who. the view. In the afternoon, Doc and I are going along up the line to Portland, Tacoma and Seattle went out and looked up Mr. before they return home. and Mrs. S.L. Hicks, former­ We visited the United ly ofNashville. They gave us States Mint and saw them a hearty welcome, and we making $20 gold pieces had a fine visit with them. much faster than we ever Mr. Hicks conducts a thriv­ have been able to do, and in ing blacksmith shop, has a fact faster than one able-bod­ fine home and is doing well. ied man could spend them. He sends his regard to his The mint was the only build­ many old friends in Nashville ing in the business section of and vicinity, and when we town that was not destroyed left presented us with roses which he cut from bushes in in 1906 ... Monday night we left the the door-yard. Portland is one of the larg­ earthquake city for Portland. This trip, which consumed est lumber manufacturing two nights and a day, was cities in the world, the one ofthe most interesting of Willamette and Columbia the entire circuit, up to the slough being filled for miles present. We came by the with logs awaiting slaughter Shasta route, which winds its at the huge mills that line the way through the Cascade banks of the streams. It is Range of mountains, climb­ also a great wheat shipping ing to magnificent heights port and has many other large and dropping down into pret­ industries. It is growing very ty and fertile valleys, with rapidly and is sure to contin­ something of interest to pass ue a rapid growth for many years to come, for it has the every waking hour. When we stepped out of our berths in the morning, we PUBLISHER’S found ourselves climbing the NOTICE: range, with three big oil-burn­ All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan ing engines doing the pull Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ act. The first really pretty bit gal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, of mountain scenery was in handicap, familial status, national origin, age or the vicinity of Castle Crag marital status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial where we found scattering status includes children under the age of 18 living bits of snow. Up through with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. Dunsmuir, Upper. Soda This newspaper will not knowingly accept Springs and Shasta Retreat, any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ tion of the law. Our readers are hereby informed all pretty mountain summer that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are resorts, we climbed, stopping available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at at Shasta Springs to get a 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ drink of the famous spring ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. water, which is highly car­ bonated and is said to be very conducive to health.-We must have had a fairly healthy pasoesoeveeirv agriculture and timber back of it to make it grow. Well, say, when a fellow gets to talking to his old friends at home he runs on like an old woman at a sew­ ing circle, doesn’t he? I almost forgot that the bunch has to set this stuff all up and find place for it in the paper, so guess I’d better ring off. Anyway, we have now reached Tacoma, the prettiest city we have yet seen, a city of homes and contented peo­ ple. We are staying at the home of John Mills, one of the old Nashville boys and a former employee of The News, now one of the publishers of the West Coast Trade, a commer­ cial paper founded by the late Omo Strong. Mrs. Mills was a former resident ofNashville and an employee at one time at The News office. They have taken the wanderers in and refuse to let us continue our journey for a time, and, since the board is better and a lot cheaper than we have been accustomed to for the past month, we have decided to stay awhile. In the meantime, I hope you are having as good a time as we are and are think­ ing of us as often as we think of you. Not really getting the least bit homesick, but there are several of you folks we would just kind of like to see for a little while. Next time I will tell you some things about Tacoma, which is a whole letter by itself. 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They edged the Vikings by three points at the second Greater Lansing Activities Conference jamboree of the season, hosted by Olivet High School Tuesday. The Lakewood girls were fourth at the first conference jamboree of the season, which they hosted, but slipped to sixth at Olivet. Leslie had its top seven girls finish in the top 13 to win the girls’ race with 27 points. Olivet was second with 54 points, followed by Perry 92, Lansing Christian 120, Stockbridge 120, Maple Valley 154 and Lakewood 157. “The girls ran a very strong race and had some really solid performances,” said Maple Valley head coach Tiffany Blakely. Lion freshman Cassie Linn led her team, placing 31st with a new personal record time of 24 minutes 25.9 seconds on what Blakely called a “technically difficult course.” . Maple Valley sophomore Carlee Allen ran a confident race to finish 33rd in 24:43.3. Linn was one ofthree girls in the top seven for the Lions to set a new personal record Wednesday. Hanna McGlockin set a personal record with her 43rd-place time of 25:35.6 and Brianne Hampton shaved about a minute off her previous best time to place 49th in 26:40.3. The rest of the top seven for the Lion ladies included Katie Cheeseman 39th in 25:03.3, Payton Schrader 45th in 26:08.4 and Megan Walker 47th in 26:17.4. Stockbridge senior Taylor Machette and Leslie senior Haley Dack battled for the individual victory in the girls’ race, with Machette placing first in 20:12.1 and Dack in second at 20:14.4. Stockbridge won the boys’ meet with 26 points, fol­ lowed by Lansing Christian 71, Leslie 77, Perry 104, Olivet 117, Lakewood 137 and Maple Valley 159. The Maple Valley guys had their sights set on Lakewood too, but came up just a little short despite coach Blakely seeing a vast improvement over the per­ formance in the first jambo­ ree. Jacob Brighton led Maple Valley’s boys, placing 17th in 18:48.3 and Logan Valiquette was 27th in 19:34.5. Both guys set new personal records with their times. “We did have really solid performances from all the top 5 and they know what they need to do to improve upon in the upcoming GLAC League ■ Championship,” Blakely said. Maple Valley also had Drew Allen 34th in 20:18.3, Wyatt Baird 44th in 20:50.1 and Nathan Baird 56th in 21:53.9 among its top five runners. The Stockbridge boys didn’t have a top Seven as dominant as the Leslie girls, but the Panthers’ top five were just as good, all finish­ ing in the top ten. The group was led by the day’s individ­ ual champ, Jake Chapman, who hit the finish line in 16:57.1. Leslie sophomore Devin Gibbs was second in 17:20.7. The Maple Valley boys’ and girls’ teams both placed second Saturday at Bellevue’s Bronco Invitational, with the top seven from both teams all winning medals for their top 20 finishes. Linn led the Lion ladies with a fourth-place time of 24:58.2. The top five for the Lions also included Carlee Allen eighth in 25:24.7, Cheeseman ninth in 25:34.7, Schrader tenth in 25:56.4 and Hannah McGlocklin 11th in 26:13.1. Joining them as medalists were Walker who was 13th in 26:40.4 and Mikayla Brighton who was 15th in 26:51.3. Springport won the girls’ race with 27 points, followed by Maple Valley 42 and Bellevue 60. Springport sophomore Caitlin Henne was the indi­ vidual champion in 20:43.2. The Maple Valley boys were second to Tekonsha on the day, 33-52. Bellevue was third with 60 points, fol­ lowed by Springport with 70. Valiquette led the Lion boys, placing fifth in 19:48.8. The Lions also had Jacob Brighton and Drew Allen in the top ten. Brighton was ninth in 20:07.6 and Drew tenth in 20:38.0. Following them for the Lions were Wyatt Baird in 12th with a time of 20:52.4 and Nathan Baird in 16th with a time of 22:02.3. The Lions’ six and seven runners were Nathan Gorman who was 19th in 23:43.7 and Dawson Gusey who was 20th in 24:15.7. Tekonsha had the first two guys across the finish line, led by freshman David Frederick who came in at 17: 39.9. His junior teammate Calvin Blue was second in 18: 45.1. School safety and the Rave 911 system Guest Writer Tracy George, director of technology Maple Valley Schools has implemented the Rave 911/ Panic Button. Rave 911/Panic Button, in conjunction with Smart911, provides powerful capabilities during emergen­ cy incidents occurring on school, corporate and health care campuses. Rave 911/Panic Button enhances onsite and emergency response by providing critical campus information to 911 and immediate notification to all employees, along with a message bridge between 911, first responders and school officials. A participating campus establishes an account (“facility profile”) in the system by entering details such as geographic boundaries, building information, floor plans, and employee information. Administrators authorize all or specific staffmembers to download the Panic Button app to their smart phone. Once downloaded, the employee has access to a digital panic button, which, when activated, does the following: • The user’s phone dials 911 directly. Establishing a voice connection between the caller and 911 is critical for effective emergency response. • Other employees are notified immediately. As the phone is dialing 911, an automated in-app or Short Message System (text message) is delivered immediately to the other authorized employees, including school resource officers, if the caller is located on campus. This allows employees to take immediate action, such as locking down their offices or classrooms, evacuating or even responding with an auto­ mated external defibrillator. • Critical campus information is available to 911 and first responders. As an extension of Smart911, Rave Panic Button pushes all ofthe information entered by the campus, such as floor plans, emergency contact information, and more to 911 call takers. Additional existing data sources can also be integrated into the Panic Button platform. • Real-time messaging. 911 is provided with an appbased I SMS text messaging interface to communicate with onsite administrators, key staff and even all employees, if the situation warrants. “We have geofenced our campuses and if you provided me with your cell phone number on the Google Form I sent out last year and again early this school year, I have set you up with the ability to download Rave Panic Button,” said George. Use this video link https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=c5bjRccBE-0&feature=youtu.be (provided by Eaton County Central Dispatch) to walk you through the download process. “If you missed getting me your information, send your name and cell phone number and I will get you on the list. You will not be able to download the app ifyour cell phone number is not entered in our system,” said George. Halloween movie will be at the opera house “Jurassic World” is the choice for Vermontville Township Library’s annual Halloween movie. The movie will be shown in the opera house at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Free popcorn and beverages will be served. In this fourth installment of the “Jurassic Park” fran­ chise, two young brothers, Ty Simpkins and Nick Robinson, visit their Aunt Claire, played by Bryce Dallas Howard, who’s an executive at Jurassic World, a theme park populat­ ed with genetically resurrect­ ed dinosaurs. Chaos erupts when a newly created dinosaur escapes its enclosure, forcing the park’s animal behaviorist Owen Grady, played by Chris Pratt, to save the day. The movie is rated PG-13 with a runtime of two hours and four minutes. Moviegoers may bring lawn chairs, or blankets and pillows. Padded folding chairs will be provid­ ed. 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This is a very, very special place.” As a business owner in the community he has seen many wonderful changes over the years. “When you come into town from the golf course looking south it is absolutely beautiful,” he said. “It’s been exciting to watch. It’s one of the greatest small towns I’ve ever been in. I’m proud to be here.” Daniels Funeral Home serves five counties, Barry, Calhoun, Eaton, Kent and Ionia. They average 80 funerals annually. “The funeral is an important opportunity to pay tribute to someone you loved. It is a time for relatives and friends to gather, tell stories, to share memories, to acknowledge your loss and support one another. We are open-minded in providing a more personal arrangement to suit your needs and reflect the life of your loved one,” from the company webpage. “We’ve worked hard to make the surroundings as comforting as possible, for you during this difficult time. Daniels Funeral Home is located at 9200 E M-79 Highway in Nashville. Call 517852*9712. Email Scott at sdaniels856@ yahoo.com. The website link is www. danielsfuneralhome.net. Scott Daniels’ path to become a funeral director took some time to develop. The beginnings could be traced to a part-time job at Wren Funeral Home in Hastings while he was in high school. Scott mowed grass, parked cars and helped wherever he was needed. His next stop was Western Michigan University where he achieved an accounting degree. This landed him a job at a firm in Grand Rapids. “I hated it,” said Daniels. “I hated everything about it... being in the city was not for me.” About this time he received a call from Dave Wren who invited him to come back. Scott’s wife, Melissa, a middle school science teacher at Hastings proved to be a catalyst to the switch too. “She loved her job and I didn’t,” he said. “And she’s absolutely wonderful at it. We talked about it and agreed I should go back to school. When I completed the program we built this home (Daniels) in Nashville. I was a 30 year old with a wife and a baby.” The couple’s family has expanded to two daughters, Karsyn in eighth grade and Erin in fifth. After school they are often spotted at Step N’ Time Dance Studio. “They just love to dance,” said Scott. “Kimberly does such a great job. They have grown so much through dance.” Daniels Funeral Home on M-79 is a member of the Nashville Route 66 Business District. The funeral chapel can seat over 300 guests comfortably, and offers barrier free entry and exits throughout the building. ' PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES WORKING TOGETHER, SERVING VOU Two 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 228 N. Main Street 517-852-9928 225 N. Main Street Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair Streetsicle Shane Gillean Owner ‘Pizzeria, 204 5. Main St. 202 N. 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Main Street 517-852-9207 oS Nashville Your Hometown Grocer 517-852*1991 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-10-24.pdf 46e32684798fb87ffef1a971900563bb PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 43, October 24, 2015 Brumm receives award at banquet An Apple Award is pre­ sented to Duska Brumm (right) by Shauna Swantek at the Barry Community Foundation’s 400 Club Dinner Thursday, Oct. 22. Brumm was nominated by Swantek, who is vice-chair of the Barry Community Foundation board. Swantek read comments from for­ mer students and peers regarding Brumm. The Apple Award is presented to educators who exemplify leadership and excellence. One award was given in each district. “I am very flattered to be nominated and selected for this award. It was very humbling to hear those positive words from my colleagues and students at Maple Valley,” said Brumm. “I became an educator to make a difference in the lives of students; and it was Shelby Klebs (left) college advisor, and Dawn Yager, senior high counselor, speak nice to hear that I have. Each student that I have had in the classroom or have had the to the Maple Valley School Board Monday, Oct. 12. The high school is the recipient of opportunity to work with as an administrator has touched my life in a positive way.” a $5,000 Reach Higher Grant, which will be used to increase college readiness. Yager said-Klebs is the fourth college advisor Maple Valley Schools has had in recent years. The money will be used for college application week beginning Monday, and for field trips to area colleges and universities, among other programs. Maple Valley receives grant for college readiness Police chief commended at Nashville council meeting only one we’re investigat­ by Shari Carney Staff Writer ing.” He said complaints are Nashville Village Council President Mike Kenyon read going up a little. “We’ye been seeing a a letter to commend the actions ofPolice Chief Chris steady increase of three to Koster at the meeting four more per,month ... there Thursday, Oct. 8. The letter is a lot happening behind the was written by Shane scenes. Things are gettjng McNeill, pharmacist and straightened around.” co-owner of Maple Valley The evidence room is fin­ Pharmacy. Koster was not ished and is awaiting a final present but was given the inspection and Koster has letter as soon as he arrived. requested a quote for speed Koster silently read it and signs to place within the was clearly moved by the village. Jim Erwin gave a report words saying the letter was from the planning commis­ very much appreciated. “This is an extremely nice sion. He said the property from Carl’s letter,” said Koster. “I really across may be appreciate this, I wasn’t Supermarket expecting it at all ... Things rezoned to industrial to be used as a welding shop. are going well.” “A man wants to buy it Koster said he and the prosecutor are working to and go industrial,” con­ have laws passed to change firmed Rosie Murphy, plan­ the statute of limitations on ning commission member. cases. Current laws say the “We’re pleased the council statute of limitations on tor­ wants a report every month ture is six years. Koster was ...We are all working togeth­ referencing the recent case er.” Erwin said the Paul Henry regarding alleged child molester David Heinsen and Thornapple Trail has been an eight-year-old child sev­ staked out to be black topped coming across M-66. This is eral years ago. “I’ve already lit the fire in collaboration with the under a couple prosecutors,” VFW. Phyllis Fuller, Barry he said. “We are going to get this change come hell or County 9-1-1 director gave high water ... This is not the a. presentation on Smart911. When an individual creates an online profile in Smart911 their mobile device is regis­ tered allowing a profile to be accessed by the responder taking the call. When calling from a landline the 911 operator sees the caller’s, name, address and phone number. This is embedded in the sys­ tem, said Fuller. The same is not true when calling from a mobile device. With Smart911 an indi­ vidual can enter household information for themselves and family members by cre­ ating a profile. “Your spouse, children, grandchildren, anyone who lives in the house can be listed,” said Fuller. “You cart list medical conditions, your home layout description ... information is stored secure­ ly in a national database ... the database is not search­ able.” She said responders share the information with fire, police and EMS depart­ ments. Photos may be uploaded too. Some people have submitted photos of their pets. In July texting 911 became available. Fuller See MEETING, page 5 Paul and Holly Berkimer are presented the Lion Pride award for the month of October by Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon. Lion Pride award presented to Berkimers Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon presented Paul and Holly Berkimer with the Lion Pride award at the school board meeting Monday, Oct. 12. The Berkimers were nominated by teacher Josh Leatherman. “Paul and Holly Berkimer love to serve the Maple Valley community because of their love for Jesus,” said Leatherman. “Paul has helped in many areas such as coaching basketball, march­ ing band camp activity coor­ dinator, and chaperoning dances. Holly also plays a huge roll in the marching band as she has been to mul- See PRIDE, page 2 In This Issue... Volunteers needed to replenish Putnam’s seed lending library Two events will raise awareness and funds to fight cancer The history of Vermontville’s firefighter and EMT service Ten Lions record records at Greater Lansing Championship �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 24,2015 Third graders visit Charlton Park Children from Amanda Auvenshine’s third grade class recently visited Historic Charlton Park. The park has a village to stroll through with buildings from the 1800s. The students first stop was the Bristol Inn. Here, they ironed clothing, washed dishes, peeled and chopped vegetables, and churned but­ ter. The vegetables were put into a broth to make a soup. The children ate the soup along with bread slathered in butter they had churned. Shannon Pinkster, the docent, shared about the tasks chil­ dren who lived at the inn had. The second stop was Lee School. Volunteer Steve Evans shared how a oneroom school operated in the 1800s. Students saw assign­ ments for kindergarten through eighth grade stu­ dents written on blackboards which surrounded tlje class­ room. They had the opportu­ nity to choose a math prob­ lem and work it out on a slate board which were stored inside the desks. The chil­ dren discussed the similari­ ties and differences between a current classroom and the one they were visiting. Evans also shared with them how students were disciplined if they were misbehaving. Auvenshine. They were able to take the candles with them as a reminder of their day. Arial Coleman and volunteer Steve Evans demon­ strate one of the “punishments” students might have Nathan Kestner is peeling vegetables for the soup that received if they were caught misbehaving in class over students ate for lunch while visiting Charlton Park. 100 years ago. Makehna Barnum-Suttles enjoying some time in the Lee School House. . “Oh how things have changed,” said Auvenshine. Students finished the tour at the township hall. Here, another volunteer taught them about policies, proce­ dures, and the function of a town hall. They made can­ dles which proved to be a tedious eousprocess, process, dipping ppngan and cooling, to build layers of wax upon each candle, said “It was an eye opening experience for many of thb students,” said Auvenshine. “Even though several stu­ dents had visited the park before, they were still in awe with the lack of modem con­ veniences that we take for granted each and every day.” Two events will raise awareness and funds to fight cancer The annual cancer aware­ ness volley ball game will be Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Maple Valley High school against Bellevue. Cancer Survivors are invited to participate in a survivor walk to show people who all cancer affects. Survivors get in free to the game. Angel wings T-shirts will be available for sale. The junior varsity game is at 5:30 p.m. followed by varsity at 7 p.m. Memorials to three deputies are planned for Friday Sheriff Tom Reich and members ofthe Eaton County Sheriff’s Office both past and present invite the public to the dedication of memorials for Deputies Cleo Platt, Dean Foster and Don Rice Friday, Oct. 30, HofiieCookih /Jack & Judy's^ Country Kettle Cafe Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! Foster will be honored at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, 403 E. South St. in Jackson. Platt and Rice, 2 p.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery, 801 Tully Brown Drive in Charlotte. PRIDE, continued from page 1 Zank is school staff person of the month tiple band camps, and is currently volunteering multiple days a week to help organize Kelly Zank is presented the Staff of the Month award by Maple Valley Schools and serve the band members. Superintendent Michelle Falcon at the board meeting Monday, Oct. 12. Together, Paul and Holly, have been serving behind the scenes at Maple Valley for over 15 years.” Extended Tanning Hours For Friday Night Specials Ali-You-Can-Eat Cod, Perch, Shrimp, Clam i Strips or Catfish Your Convenience 66 Unique Antiques Antiques, Collectibles, Oddities Saturday Night Specials Featuring Prime Rib, 113 N. Main Nashville BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork & Dressing 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM There will be a Relay for Life craft and vendor show Saturday, Nov. 7, at the high school from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. VooDoo DJs are donating their music for the day. There are still 10 foot by 10 foot spaces available for vendors or crafters. Contact Sandy Carpenter on Facebook for more information. All dinners include Soup & Salad Bar Sat. & Sun., Nov. 14 & 15 • 9aan. - 4pjn. Comejoin us in Celebrating the Holidays with • Carolers • Giveaways • Discounts Storewide • Treats • Drinks and other Festivities I DONTGO AROUND SCARING PEOPLE! WM Schedule YourAppomtiMitt Todoq! 207 N.. Main St.,., Nashville • 517-852-0313 - 220 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-9080 -WWW.66uniqueantiqnes.wet-blv.coni .13664 F°r F°ryour yourconvenience, convenience,please pleaseuse useback backentrance entrance �Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 24,2015 — Page 3 Pumpkin seeds are the topic at Fuller ABOVE: Fuller Street students Teegen McDonald, Kiylee Kirby, Alex Shepard are shown with a pumpkin seed treat created in the school kitch­ en. AT RIGHT: Paula Steele and Karen Coplin demon­ strate how to cook pump­ kin seeds; More cooking demonstrations are being planned for November and December. “Our kids loved it,” said Fuller Street Principal Duska Brumm. After the demonstration, each student got a little cup of trail mix including pump­ kin seeds. (Photos sup­ plied) Volunteers and seeds needed to replenish Putnam’s seed lending library Putnam District Library just ended its first growing season using the heirloom seeds from the new Seed Lending Library. Patrons have been returning seeds from plants they grew this summer using seeds they borrowed from the new library. Volunteers are need­ ed to help package these seeds from patrons’ gardens and the library’s garden beds to continue this self-sustain­ able resource. There are three seed pack­ aging dates next week begin­ ning Monday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, 2 to 6 p.m. and Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donations of heir­ loom seeds may be dropped off at the work sessions. For more information contact Assistant Director Laura Scott at 517-852-9723 or via email at LScott@putnmanlib.org. Joy Peake and her granddaughter Emma Eddy supMonday night’s Own the port Putnam’s new venture last spring by volunteering Night for teens in grades and helping to package seeds. sixth to 12 will be from 6 to 8 p.m. and will be a coloring Story time Wednesday begins be open so Friends of the cafe event. Tuesday’s Maker at 11 a.m. for babies through Library volunteers may great Lab for ages 8 to 80 will preschoolers and their care­ visitors during trunk-or-treat allow makers to create glow­ givers. The library will also from 5:30 to 7 p.m. ing Halloween lanterns. Giant pumpkin to be raffled at Vermontville’s trunk or treat Twins Trapper and Sawyer Wawiernia pose with giant pumpkins raised by Vermontville Lion Mark and Vicki Lawless. The pumpkins weigh (from left to right) 39(L 460 and 300 pounds. The largest one is to be raffled at the annual trunk-or-treat this Saturday. The Vermontville Lions Club’s ninth annual trunk-or-treat is today Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Vermontville. The raffle will be at 7 p.m. Raffle tickets will be available from Lions Club members Saturday, for a donation. All proceeds will go to the family of Dennis Rodeman, the Vermontville native and Lansing firefighter who was killed last month while collecting for charity. Local author will be at Putnam library Halloween night Kim Kellogg, a Nashville Chaos, said Director Shauna resident, will host a book Swantek. release event at Putnam When Somerlea isn’t at District Library on work or spending time with Halloween night. While kids her family you can find her are trick or treating and visit­ either writing a new chapter ing the Friends of Putnam for the third installment of District Library’s photo the Angel ofFire series, pol­ booth, teens and adults can ishing book two ofthe series meet Kellogg who uses the to prepare it for publishing, pen name Somerlea. or connecting with her many The book, Angel ofFire: beloved readers and follow­ The Breath ofImmortality is ers on Wattpad - the site she the first of a trilogy. The credits for building her con­ library owns a copy for read­ fidence. as an author, from ers to borrow, and Somerlea the website. will have them available to The following is the purchase and sign during the excerpt from the book jack­ et:event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. “The name’s Chaos. Somerlea grew up in Kalamazoo. This is her first Chaos Killbourne to be series and it centers around exact. People call me reck­ the city she loves, as well as less, but they’re wrong. I’m the small town of Hastings more like the perfect storm. where she spent many sum­ Destroy an entire city with a mers. Her passion for sto­ single glance? I can do that. ry-telling and the duties of Wipe mankind offthe face of raising an extremely head- the earth once and for all? I strong teenage daughter is can do that too. Bom to lead what inspired her to create a revolt of epic proportions so the Dark Ones can rise up and rule the world is my des­ tiny. Refusing to follow direct orders and become a weapon of mass destruction is my downfall. Cursed by fate, I’m currently on a colli­ sion course to form the per­ fect unioil in order to balance my explosive supernatural powers before I self-destruct, and take the planet with me. There’s just one tiny prob­ lem. Once formed the union can never be broken. With a bad attitude and an even worse temper I can’t be tamed. Not that I have time to worry about my love life, of course. I’m just trying to make it through high school in one piece. All I know for sure is that the future ofman­ kind rests' in my hands, which really pisses me off. I never asked to save the world. After all, I was bom to destroy it.” Nashville $TOP SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 &cct Owt Savtydacf, 15116 You ou ’re In, n, You ou ’re Out... u... You're hV me Prices! Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Page 4 _just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 24,2015 Some reflections on the history of Vermontville’s firefighter and EMT service Frank Scramlin NASHVILLE, MI - Frank Scramlin, age 86", ofNasville passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015 at Eaton Community Palliative Care, in Charlotte. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dan­ iels Funeral Home. For fur­ ther details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net Angelina (Zakshesky) Price LANSING, MI - Angeline B. Price, age 76, formerly of Vermontville died October 20,2015 in Charlotte. She was bom July 16,1939 in Alpena to Henry and Nina (Harrison) Zakshesky. Surviving are daughters, Lisa Price and Teresa (Shawn) Cox; grandchildren; sisters, Virginia (Joe) Harvey and Mary Hummel (John Ramsay). Angie was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Joseph and Thomas; infant sister. Visitation will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 at the Rosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel, Sunfield, with a Shirley Harmon (left) arid Brittney Gardner point to graveside service to follow at 1:30 p.m. at the Sunfield something during a Vermontville EMS training. Cemetery. Each month, the Maple est and continuous volunteer Valley News includes a sec­ (part-paid) ambulances in 'Rotien'Titnehat Home tion on the history ofthe two the state. Through records JAape?-'fahen ChapeE Maple Valley communities. found in the Vermontville 193 Jackson Street Many times, memories are Township Fire Station, the Sunfield. Michigan 48^90 • * refreshed of stories that have township has provided an been passed down from gen­ ambulance service to citi­ eration to generation and, in zens since the early 1960s. “To the best of our knowl­ many instances, something new is learned about the edge the first ambulance was Village of Vermontville communities, said Ryan a converted hearse-style sta­ Bums Vermontville EMS- tion wagon that was staffed director. A point of pride for by department members who Saturday, October 31 the Maple Valley community knew first aid,” said Tracy is that Vermontville St. John, a firefighter/EMT 5 to 7 pm Township has one ofthe old- with Vermontville. “The ambulance didn’t have its own station or quarters until the current station was built,’ until then department mem­ bers kept the ambulance at their homes when they were on call.” The ambulance has come a long way since its begin­ nings. Like most medical professions known today, the members of the ambulance progressed forward in train­ ing and ability to help their fellow citizens. According to Bums, the State of Michigan created legislature through­ out 1974-75 that set forth and governed the rules and TRICK-OR-TREAT FARM MACHINERY October 27,2015 5-8 pm TRUNK-OR-TREAT 1115 Lansing Rd Charlotte, Ml 48813 PLEASE BRING A MSW BOOK FOR DONATION . Motorcycles Professional Photographer on site! ITE Amanda Theisen, member of the Vermontville EMTs teaches children about the ambulance. (Photos sup­ plied) regulations for the system of lower than on nights and pre-hospital care known as weekends. Emergency Medical “Although Vermontville’s Services. These rules and ambulance millage and bud­ regulations also created the get is relatively lower than first emergency medical those ofother EMS agencies, technician and emergency the department and township paramedic training and licen­ have always ensured that sure programs. when needed the ambulance The department has 16 and its' dedicated members licensed medical profession­ are there,” he said, “It is als who respond to over 100 great to see a volunteer dr calls per year in the township part-paid ambulance service and village. The “profession­ continue to operate for well al volunteers,” as Bums over 40 years like refers to his fellow members, Vermontville has. The com­ care for" and transport munity should be proud of patients to hospitals in the the efforts that they, the surrounding communities, township, and the EMS from Charlotte and Hastings crews have had over the to regional medical centers years in ensuring that they in Lansing and Grand have an ambulance in their Rapids. hometown. The ambulance Bums said the ambulance continues to “roll” on calls operates on a millage and day and night with these pro­ cost recovery revenue fees fessional volunteers, just as for service. This allows for it has for 40, possibly 50 the staffing of a daytime years, with skill and compas­ EMT throughout the work sion to help those who need week when the population is it most.” SBA economic injury disaster loans available The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday that federal eco­ nomic injury disaster loans are available to small busi­ nesses, small agricultural cooperatives and most pri­ vate nonprofit organizations of all sizes in Michigan as a result of excessive snow, freeze and extremely cold temperatures from Jan. 1 through June 3. The disaster declaration covers all Michigan counties. “When the Secretary of Agriculture issues a disaster declaration to help farmers recover from damages and losses to crops, the Small Business Administration issues a declaration to eligi­ ble entities affected by the same disaster,” said Frank Skaggs, director of SBA’s Field Operations Center East in Atlanta. Under this declaration, the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to eligible farm-re­ lated and nonfarm-related entities that suffered financial losses as a direct result ofthis disaster. With the exception of aquaculture enterprises, SBA cannot provide disaster Ioans to agricultural produc­ ers, farmers or ranchers. The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates of 2.625 percent for private nonprofit organiza­ tions of all sizes and 4 per­ cent for small businesses, with terms up to 30 years. The SBA determines eligibil­ ity based on the size of the applicant, type ofactivity and its financial resources. Loan amounts and terms are set by the SBA and are based on each applicant’s financial condition. These working capital loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that could have been paid had the disaster not occurred. The loans are not intended to replace lost sales or profits. Applicants may apply online using the electronic loan application via SBA’s secure website, https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Disaster loan information and application forms may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s’ Customer Service Center, 800-659-2955 (800­ 877-8339 for the deaf or hearing-impaired) or by sending an email to disaster­ customerservice® sba.gov. Loan applications can be downloaded from www.sba. gov/disaster. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155. Completed loan applica­ tions must be submitted to SBA no later than June 14, 2016. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 24,2015 — Page 5 Veterans property tax exemption clarified From the Pulpit by Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church I Chronicles 16:8-12a says “Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonder­ ful acts. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts ofthose who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done,” The Ark of the Covenant had not been in Jerusalem for nearly 21 years. When it had finally arrived, the people of Israel broke into a huge celebration. (I Chronicles 15:28) King David was so overjoyed that he wrote a proclamation of Thanks to God, part of which you can read above. God has done so much for us as a nation, a community, and as individuals. Should we be silent? In just about & month we will share in a time of Thanksgiving, but does that mean that we have to remain silent urftil Thanksgiving in 2016? I say based on what God does for me daily that every day is to be a day pf telling about what He has done. Won’t you join me in telling the nations what He has done. Sing with me about His. wonderful acts. Join with me as we bring glory to His Name. Let’s rejoice, look to Him for strength. Let’s seek Him always. And never, never forget the won­ ders he has done. Just to name a few... He saved me by giving his own life as a sacrifice for my sin. He provides more than I could ever ask or think. His mercies are new each morning. The message translation puts verse eight this way: “Thank God. Call out His Name. Tell the whole world who He is and what He’s done.” Five generations gather Loraine (Lehman) McCune of Charlotte recently gathered with family forr a five-generation photo. Pictured are Loraine (seated) and (from left) Kreshel (Reid) Clements holding Connor Clements, Gina (Lehman) Reid and Loren Lehman. MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Trick-or-treat times announced Oct. 25 Halloween, Oct. 31, trickor-treat hours for Vermontville are 5 to 7 p.m. and in Nashville from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Trunk-or-treat, sponsored Teen Leader Fall Event, 6-9 pm., Expo Center Campgrounds Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pm., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Non-Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pm., Extension Office Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pm., KCC Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 pm., Expo Center Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pm., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pm., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Science Saturday, 9 a.m., Old Hastings City Library Expansion and Review Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Small Animal Sale Committee Meeting, 7 pm., Extension Office Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 pm. Expo Center by Grace Church in Nashville, will be in the Hastings City Oct. 26 Bank parking lot from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This event will be Oct. 28 inside at church, in case of inclement weather. Nov. 2 Nov. 4 MEETING, continued from page 1 Said they have found people are more likely to respond to a text than to a call. She did caution to not call 911 for a non-emergency. For a non-emergency, in Barry County, call 269-948-4800 xl. With Trustee Terry Zoerman absent the council members unanimously approved the following: • Acceptance of the prop­ erty at 109 Main Street. • Payment of October bills for $134,055; fire, $7,500 and transfer-recycle for $1250. • Paul Berkimer’s loan bid for the wood pile at the Department of Public Works building for $455. Nov. 5 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 12 Nov. 14 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Sunday School............................... 9:45 a.m. 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 infor­ 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday: A.M. Worship............ P.M. Worship............ ......... 11 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship...................... ........ 7 PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 603 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School.................................... 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............................. 11 a.m. Evening Worship................................ ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: 10: 00 a.m. (517) 726-0258 Church Service 11: 00 a.m. ........ Fellowship All Are Welcome! GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Worship........................................... 9:45 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.................................................. 11 P.M. Service................................................... 6 Wed. Service 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship... Evening Worship ... Wednesday Family Night Service.. .11 a.m. ..6 p.m. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. .6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting............................................... 7 PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM Phone: 543-5488 Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS •I Hastings 8:30 a.m Mickey Cousino Certified Lay Minister Phone 616-765-5322 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship......................................... 11:45 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI . 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass...................................9:30 a.m. 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. P.M. Service... ................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Sunday Worship.................... 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mUe East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School ..... 10 a.m. A.M. Service... .11:15a.m. spouse of the disabled veter­ an is also eligible for the exemption based on the eligi­ bility of their deceased veter­ an spouse. The surviving spouse must be a Michigan resident. The exemption will only continue as long as the surviving spouse remains un-remarried. The Veterans Administration defines a ser­ vice connected disability as a disability related to an injury or disease that developed during - or was aggravated while on active duty or active duty for training. The Veterans Administration schedule for rating disabili­ ties is used to assess the med­ ical conditions and illnesses incurred or aggravated during the veteran’s military service. A percentage rating from zero to 100 percent is assigned based on the severi­ ty ofthe disability. Individuals filing an affidavit for the tax exemption must provide a copy of their letter from the Veterans Administration indi­ cating they have a. 100 per­ cent, service related, total and permanent disability, and are entitled to receive benefits. Qualifying veterans must file an affidavit with their, local unit of government to confirm their eligibility for tax relief. The affidavit must be filed every year with the local government supervisor or assessing officer any time after Dec. 31 or before the end of the local board, of review held each December. A copy of the State Tax Commission Affidavit for Disabled Veterans Exemption and additional information is available at the Eaton County treasurer’s website at www. eatoncounty.org. To speak with someone directly about the exemption, contact Eaton County Veteran’s Services at 517-543-3740. 6043 E. M-79 Highway, Phone 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Vermontville, Ml 49096 and many other activities. PEGGY BAKER Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, 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 Public Act 161 of 2013 provided property tax relief to veterans who became dis­ abled as the result of military service. Real property that is owned or used as a home­ stead by a disabled veteran, or an un-remarried surviving spouse of that veteran, could be exempt from the collec­ tion of property taxes, said Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson. Since it became law, many veterans have had questions and concerns about the tax exemption. This arti­ cle provides an explanation about the property tax exemp­ tion in order to clarify who is eligible for the tax relief, and what they must do to get the benefit. To be eligible for the exemption a disabled veteran must have been honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States. They must be a Michigan resident and meet one of the following criteria: • Have been determined by the U.S. Dept, of Veterans Affairs to be permanently and totally disabled as a result of military service and entitled to veterans’ benefits at the 100 percent rate. • Have a certificate from the U.S. Veterans Administration, or its succes­ sors, certifying that he or she is receiving or has received financial assistance for spe­ cially adapted housing due to disability. • Been rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as individually unem­ ployable. There is no means test to determine eligibility. The dis­ abled veteran must only meet the requirements of Public Act 161 of 2013, no matter their income or the value of their home. An un-remarried surviving 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School............... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 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 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Senior'Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-726-0526 2415 McCann Road Located on the comer of State and Washington streets .................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion WEST BENTON CHURCH For more information call: (non-denominational) Worship Service........................... 9:15 a.m. 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Traditional 1928 Book of Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Common Prayer used PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 269-763-3120 Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: PASTOR KAREN KINNEY 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. Parsonage: 517-852-0685 Sunday Services: .......................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 24, 2015 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Oct. 26 Baked chicken thigh, combread, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, orange. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Baked potato bar, chili, sour cream, cheese, bacon, tossed salad, jello with fruit, whip, crackers. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Salisbury steak/liver, mashed potatoes and gravy, tossed salad, banana, roll. Thursday, Oct. 29 Sweet and sour chicken, brown rice, peas and carrots, pineapple, fortune cookie. Friday, Oct. 30 Roast beef, mashed gravy, potatoes with Call anytime for maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 broccoli; raisins, fruit and grain bar. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Oct. 26 Hard boiled eggs, kidney bean salad, tropical fruit, snack bar. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Tuna macaroni salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus sections, snack bar. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, chunky applesauce. Thursday, Oct. 29 Bagel with cream cheese, cottage cheese, grapes, fruit juice. Friday, Oct. 30 Slicked turkey and Provolone cheese, coleslaw, pineapple, sandwich thin bread. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Oct. 26 Baked .chicken thigh, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, Brussels sprouts, orange. Tuesday, Oct. 27 Chili, broccoli, chunky applesauce, crackers. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Hamburger, roasted potatoes, green beans, fruit cup,bun. Thursday, Oct. 29 Sweet and sour chicken, brown rice, peas, carrots, fruit. Friday, Oct. 30 Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, raisins, fruit and grain bar. Activities Calendar Monday, Oct. 26 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Tai Chi 10 ajn.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Painting Group 1 pm. and Woodland: Skipbo Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Tuesday, ues ay, Oct. ct. 27 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 am.;. Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Brain Works 1-2 pan.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 Hastings: Card Making 9 am.; Music with Sam 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 pm. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Delton: Reminiscence;. October Party. Thursday, Oct. 29- Line Dancing 9:30 am. Delton: Nashville: Puzzles/Trivia; TV Time. Friday, Oct. 30 Hastings: Halloween Party. The Witching Hour 10:30­ 12:30. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. $5699 Doghouse® Ground Blind Ideal for firearm and bow hunting and a great hide for photographers Camouflage fabric Indudes stakes, high wind tie-downs and backpack carrying case (3641008) (1RX2S010) FEM Includes Sonictool, 1-3/8" wood end cutting blade, sanding pad, (3) sanding sheets, dust extracting adapter, and Allen wrench. (0877803)(SS5121) Grace Church’s annual trunk-or-treat will be Saturday, Oct. 31, in the parking lot of Hastings City Bank in Nashville.. In case of inclement weather festivities will move to the church on M-79 just west of the village. This photo is from a previous event and features Scott Byers and his daughter Cadence aka Rapunzel. (Photo provided) Trunk-or-treat event will be Halloween night in Nashville Grace Church is hosting their annual trunk-or-treat Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30’ to 7 p.m. in the Hastings City Bank parking lot. Families are invited to take part in this free, family friendly event. “Come have fun and see all the awesome costumes and creative trunks while trick-or-treating in a safe environment,” said Emily Mater, church representative. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the church, located at 8950 E. M-79 Highway, just west ofthe village limits. NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE • Start planning a safe Halloween Halloween is just a week away. Start planning now to make it safe and enjoyable. • Teach children how to call 9-1-1. Children should know their home address, telephone number and parents’ names. • Never send younger chil­ dren out alone - they should be with a parent, guardian or another trusted adult. • Remind children to only visit homes with a porch light on. • Always walk younger children to the door to receive treats. • Never let children enter a home unless an adult super­ visor is with them. • Older children should stay together. • Know the route children will be taking. Set a time to return home. • Plan a trick-or-treating route in familiar neighbor­ hoods on well-lit streets. • Have flashlights or glow sticks. Use reflective tape on costumes. • If possible, send a cell phone with the child. • Look both ways before crossing the street. • Examine costumes for dragging material to avoid risks of tripping. • Make sure the child can see properly through masks. • If using face paint or latex - do an allergy test on the skin at least 48 hours prior. • Avoid props. 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But for the most part, the Lions’ old Kalamazoo Valley Association nemesis con­ trolled the play in the offen­ sive zone, and earned a spot in Wednesday’s (Oct. 21) district semifinals with an 8-0 victory over the host Lions. The Fighting Irish built a 4-0 lead in the first 17:01 of action Monday, including one 1:50 into the game by freshman Aidan Gillig. Youngsters were the play­ makers for the Irish, with freshman Brennan Creek possessing the ball and find­ ing teammates with ease for much of the evening. He had a goal and an assist in the win. James Amat, a junior, scored three times for the Fighting Irish. Hackett also got goals Aaron Knoll had five goals in the victory and Jonah Denton, Mark Dixon and Logan Ramey each scored once. Knoll and Denton scored in the first halfto give Maple Valley at 2-0’lead. Knoll scored again to make it 3-0 before the Broncos found the net for the only time. It was the first victory of the season for the Lions. LEGAL NOTICE Maple Valley junior Andrew Schliep (22) races to the ball in front of Hackett Catholic Prep’s Brennan Creek during Monday’s Division 4 District opener at Fuller Street Field in Nashville. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley’s Mark Dixon (13) gets his head on the ball as Hackett’s James Amat battles with him for possession of the ball in the midfield Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer PUBLIC HEARING The Nashville Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on November 10,2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers at 203 N. Main St The purpose of this hearing is to obtain public input and discussion on a zoning change request from General Business to Industrial for 1008 Reed St. The Village of Nashville views non-action on the part of village residents to be the same as voicing approval of the request. Ifyou wish to comment in writing on this site plan review you must do so by November 10, 2015 and turn into the Village of Nashville, 203 N. Main St., PO Box 587, Nashville, MI. 15127 NOTICE OF ELECTION SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2015 VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF EATON, STATE OF MICHIGAN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a special election will be held in VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN On Tuesday, November 3, 2015. The last day to register for the election is MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. Residents 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, city or township clerk’s office in which they live. POLLING LOCATION: VERMONTVILLE FIRE STATION, 125 W. FIRST STREET, VERMONTVILLE, MICHIGAN FOR THE PURPOSE of v.oting on the following Vermontville Township Ambulance proposal: VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP AMBULANCE SERVICE MILLAGE RENEWAL PROPOSAL 1 MILL FOR 5 YEARS from junior Nich Ferraina and senior Matthew Mancuso, as well as a second goal from Gillig. Lion goalkeeper Seth Gurd was busy. He made a handful of fine saves, and had a couple of the Irish goals go just off his finger­ tips. All three of the Division 4 District 52 games were decided by eight goals Monday. Hackett faced Calhoun Christian in the dis­ trict semifinals .after Calhoun Christian scored a 9-1 win over Quincy Monday. Kalamazoo Christian topped Bellevue 8-0 Monday to earn a spot in the district semifi­ nals, which the Comets were scheduled host against Hillsdale Academy. For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/ business. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700. EURO MOUNTS - Crooked Creek Woodworking. Dave 269-948-7921. 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While the Irish advance in the state tournament, the Maple Valley Lions did get their moment to celebrate Friday, scoring a 8-1 victory at Bellevue. LEGAL NOTICE SCHNEIDERMAN SHER­ && MAN, P.C., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFOR­ MATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OF­ FICE 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 MARILYN J. WHITNEY, A SINGLE WOMAN, to FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB., Mortgag­ ee, dated October 24, 2007, and recorded on November 21,2007, in Document No. 20071121-0004457, and assigned by said mortgagee to MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Four Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents ($111,434.86), including in­ terest at 5.500% 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 mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mort­ gaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Court­ house in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o'clock, on November 19, 2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are de­ scribed as: LOT 3 OF CHARLESON HEIGHTS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 4 OF PLATS ON PAGE 35. The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 125.1449K, in which case the re­ demption period shall be 3 months, or under MCL 125.1449v, 30 days from the date of such sale. MICH­ IGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Mortgagee/ Assignee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 S20140821060937 USDA (10-03)(10-24) 12959 SCHNEIDERMAN & SHERMAN, PC., IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECTA DEBT, ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT (248)539­ 7400 IF YOU ARE IN ACTIVE MILITARV DUTY. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by MARC S. REYNOLDS, A MARRIED MAN and LEAH M. REYNOLDS, HIS WIFE, to Mortgage Electronic Reg­ istration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, dated May 22, 2009, and recorded on June 1, 2009, in Document No. 20090601-0005720, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Bar­ ry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars and Three Cents ($37,327.03), includ­ ing interest at 5.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ tice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on November 12,2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West described as: beginning at a point on the North line of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant South 86 degrees 07 minutes 54 seconds East 828.50 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 29; said point being the intersection of said North section line with the centerline of highway M-43; thence South 86 de­ grees 07 minutes 54 seconds East along said North Section line 211.95 feet; thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 58 seconds West parallel with the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29 a distance of 166.00 feet; thence South 83 degrees 42 minutes 11 seconds West 348.10 feet to the Southeasterly right-of-way line of highway M-43; thence North 49 de­ grees 33 minutes 08 seconds West 33.00 feet to the centerline of said highway M-43; thence North 40 de­ grees 26 minutes 34 seconds East along said centerline 258.68 feet to the point of beginning. The re­ demption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless abandoned under MCL 600.3241, in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 1 month, or under MCL 600.3241a 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 600.3241 a(b) notice, whichever is later, or extinguished pursuant to MCL 600.3238. If the above ref­ erenced property is sold at a fore­ closure 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. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Mortgagee/AssignAssociation ee Schneiderman & Sherman, P.C. 23938 Research Drive, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 S20150512046887 USDA (10-10)(10-31) 13703 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, October 24,2015 — Page 9 Second half Aggies surge leaves the Lions winless For the Aggies, it’s one more step on the way to the postseason. For the Lions, it’s the end of the season. Maple Valley’s varsity football team closed out a winiess 2015 season with a 40-29 loss at Dansville Friday night. The Aggies, who improved to 8-1 with the win, outscored the Lions 26-0 in the second quarter to wipe away a Lion lead and take control of the football game. The Lions led through­ out much of the first half. Maple Valley got the game’s opening points on a 35-yard touchdown run by Brock. Weiler and an extra-point kick by Glyce Bauman, and then Weiler added • a 2-yard touch­ down run in the second quarter that put Maple Valley up 13-7 at the half. Ethan Korb scored on an 11-yard run for the Aggies in the first half and later added a 1-yard touchdown run for the Aggies’ fourth touchdown of the third quarter. . Korb finshed the game with 24 rushes for 181 yards and the two scores. Aggie quarterback Clay Soule was ll-of-15 pass­ ing for 194 yards and four touchdowns. Dansville took its first lead of the game early in the third quarter. Justin Young caught an 8-yard touchdown pass from Soule, and Austin Rich added the extra-point to put their team up 14-13. The Aggies would go on to add a 10-ayrd touch­ down pass from Soule to Johnny Stid and a 41-yard touchdown pass from Soule to Calvin Minnis in the third quarter, and Korb’s second TD. Soule also completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to Minnis in the fourth quarter. Maple Valley added fourth quarter touch­ downs on a 17-yard run by Evan Adrianson and a 19-yard touchdown pass from Alex Musser to Weiler. Musser was 6-of11 passing for 71 yards in the game. Weiler and Isaiah Gam followed up those touchdowns with successful two-point runs for Maple Valley. Weiler carried much of the load for the Lions, rushing 23 times for 107 ayrds. Jace Heinze had 13 carries for 56 yards and Adrianson rushed six times for 56 yards. Frankie Ulrich tacked on 11 rushes for 45 yards for the Lions. Heinze added three receptions for 21 yards and Adrianson caught two passes for 31 yards. Ten Lions record records at Greater Lansing Championship 1 S& VIHR' ‘tTHEirsmi • IL J s’JSr.ziieiii tEdSto Min -j j. irasrtafc Lrfj, iMNittilin iMNg'ittilin S^MpHiu 1 11 wiaffltar mm ;’“® KtesMiKiS ■*•1* immik •AA. iilORt tyiijiipIlW = <rz- teiiwBW* I'‘lit 'ji aBSWW* ,--£ infcM*1*-* 0**1”* >ios -p^ilii*1’ t®’ ■;-~2 nfltE ittSS *tt*S*S ^tWI" ^utWI". ut. *** (d»* m*|2^» •fi- ft £%? %? J £4* £**5^ >*£5®^. . Five Lion guys and five Lion ladies ran the fastest times of their high school cross country careers at the Greater Lansing Cross Country Championship Saturday. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ cross country team had its top four runners all finish in less than 20 minutes for the first time this season. The group was led by sophomore Logan Valiquette who fin­ ished in less than 19 minutes for the first time in his high school career, hitting the line in 18 minutes 57 seconds. That put him in 177th place against runners from all over the Lansing area. Jacob Brighton was the second Lion across the finish line, placing 185th in 19:06. Maple Valley’s Drew Allen, Wyatt Baird, Nathan Baird and Nathan Gorman all set new PRs at the race. Allen was 199th in 19:29, Wyatt 202nd in 19:34, Baird 230th in 20:42 and Gorman 249th in 21:59. Lion head coach Tiffany Blakely said each of the Baird brothers finished about a minute ahead of their for­ mer personal best time. The day’s overall best time came from Corunna junior Noah Jacobs who finished in 15:09 The top three finishers were juniors, with the next two guys in both posting PRs . Grand Ledge’s Christian Hubaker was second in 15:35 and St. Louis’ Evan Goodell third in 15:38. Of the top ten individual finishers, seven set new PRs, with that group fall finishing in 16:01 or better. Jacobs’ win helped the Corunna Cavaliers to the day’s championship. They finished with 82 points. Okemos was second with 91 points, followed by Lansing Catholic 127, East Lansing 158, Howell 160, St. Johns 195, Williamston 220, Grand Ledge 255, Stockbridge 273 and Pewamo-Westphalia 334 in the top ten. The Maple Valley boys placed 34th in the field of 38 teams. The Maple Valley girls were 32nd out of 33 teams. “Both teams really had a great day,” Blakely said. “Our goal for the meet was to improve our times and with that gain confidence going into our final meets.” Those final meets are the Greater Lansing Activities Conference Championship Meet today at Leslie and the team’s upcoming regional meet. The Lion girls were also led by a personal record time Saturday, with Katie Cheeseman placing 175th in 23:38. Carlee Allen was right behind her at 23:43 in 177th place. Allen didn’t set a per­ sonal record, but she did run the fastest race of her sopho­ more season Saturday. Cassie Linn was the third Lion in, finishing 196th in 24:37, a step ahead of team­ mate Payton Schroder who set a PR with her 197th-place time of 24:37. Maple Valley also got PRs from Hannah McGlocklin in 20.1st with a time of 24:48, Megan Walker 204th in 24:52 and Brianne Hampton in 228th place with a time of 26:29. East Lansing senior Stephanie Vanis set a new personal record in winning the girls’ race in 18:26. Lansing Catholic had youngsters in second and third behind her as sopho­ more Olivia Theis turned in a time of 18:42 and freshman Lauren Cleary set a PR with her time of 18:44. Vanis’ Trojans won the girls’championship with 132 points, edging. DeWitt whichfinished with 133. Grand Ledge was third with 157 points, followed by Leslie 220, St. Johns 228, Lansing Catholic 228, Williamston 251, Okemos 258, PewamoWestphalia 261 and Fowlerville 314 in the top ten. See us for color copies, one-hour 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 Long trip for the Lions ends in another defeat The Maple Valley and Bark River-Harris football teams met in the middle at Johannesburg-Lewiston Saturday afternoon. Once the two teams were on the field, it was the Broncos from. the western U.P. who did most of the traveling. The Maple Valley varsity football team fell to 0-8 with a 50-15 loss, the Lions’ sec­ ond consecutive defeat in which they allowed 50 points. Bark River-Harris scored 22 unanswered points to fin­ ish off the first half with a 28-7 lead, then upped its advantage to 50-7 before the Lions got a 5-yard touch­ down run from Evan Adrianson with two and a half minutes to play in the game. Alex Musser tossed a twopoint pass to teammate Brock Weiler after that touchdown. The Lions held the lead for a bit in the first half, 7-6, after a 58-yard touchdown run by Jace Heinze and the ensuing extra-point from Glyce Bauman with 4:11 to play in the opening quarter. Bryce Sundquist got the lead back for the Broncos a minute and a half into the second quarter, completing a 36-yard touchdown pass to Ryan Arndt a minute and a half into the second quarter. Sundquist was 4-of-6 passing for 166 yards in the game. The Broncos outgained the Lions by 300 yards in the contest. Sundquist threw for three touchdowns, also completing touchdown passes of 73 yards and 44 yards to team­ mate Iver Stenberg. Jacob Greenfield got the Broncos their first points on a 10-yard touchdown run 3:17 into the bailgame. Alex Mathias added touchdown runs of 23 yards and 3 yards for the Broncos, and Arndt tacked on an 11-yard touch­ down run with 4:59 left in the game. Mathias ended the evening with 12 rushes for 110 yards. Logan Heim added five rush­ es for 54 yards for Bark River-Harris, and Stenberg had three rushes for 41 yards to go with his two receptions for 117 yards. Heinze led the Lion offense with five rushes for 54 yards. Frankie Ulrich had four carries for 40 yards and Adrianson finished with five rushes for 20 yards. Musser was 5-of-11 pass­ ing for 43 yards. Grant Adrianson had eight tackles to lead the Lion defense, and also recovered a Bronco fumble. Holden Creller and Weiler had six tackles each for the Lions, and Nick Allwardt recovered a fumble too. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Village of Vermontville Seeking Seasonal Employee -Chauffeurs license and Current Drivers License Required Applications can be picked up at the Village office Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Questions can be directed to DPW Supervisor Christopher Rumsey @(517)726-1444 VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP FIRE COMMITTEE BEGINS QUEST FOR NEW FIRE STATION A committee of residents of Vermontville Township has been formed to explore the possibility of constructing a new fire station for Vermontville Township Fire Personnel. The goal of this committee will be to obtain government and corporate grants and donations sufficient to construct the new facility primarily without using tax funds. When the current station was constructed about 1970 it was a significant step up from the old station that was in the bottom of the Opera House located on Main Street in Vermontville. That space currently is the home of the Vermontville Public Library. The need for the current fire station occurred when the Vermontville Township Fire Department purchased a new Dodge Tinker in 1968 and it could not fit into the station. The tanker had to be stored outside, empty ofwater in the winter, until an extra bay was added to house the unit. The Vermontville Township Offices now occupy that space. Fast forward to 2015. The Fire Department is again faced with a shortage of space. The size of fire apparatus and the ambulance has grown substantially and shows no sign of reversal. Any work on the vehicles must now be done outdoors, no matter what the weather may be. The ultimate goal of the committee is to design and construct a facility that will serve the people of the area and the members of the Department for the next 100 years. We feel that it is important that the new fire station remain in its current location, centrally located in the township and village, to act as a centerpiece of activity in the community and to promote the downtown area. Questions and/or comments may be directed to: Fire ChiefMatt Emery at 517-726-1269 or mattemeryvfd@hotmail.com Roger Corey 517-726-0248 or 517-726-1269 14789 �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 24,2015 Memories of fixe Past Travel takes former editor to Tacoma This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Oct. 22, J985. She wrote: The following is the fourth installment ofa series of “letters home” written by the late Len W. Feighner, editor-publisher of The Nashville Newsfrom 1888 to 1928 during a 1914 cross-country train trip. Accompanied by his wife Stella, Feighner toured the South, Southwest and the West Coast before heading to the Northwest and home via Canada. At Los Angeles the Feighners were joined by their daughter, Vada. In this installment, the editor writes of the many former local residents he found living at Tacoma, Wash., and tells of “the city ofbeautiful homes” and its picturesque sur­ roundings. Feb. 14,1914 My, but these have been busy times for the fat editor from Michigan. I wanted to write “you all” a letter last week, but there didn’t seem to be a spare minute to fuss with pencil and pad. When we struck Tacoma we found ourselves among so many former Nashville people that it was almost like a homecoming. Among the EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS * Residential * Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... * Pumps • Tanks' * Plastic & Steel Pipe * Other Well s WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY To illustrate the height of Mt. Tacoma (or Mt. Rainier on the Seattle side) for the folks back home. Len Feighner asked his readers “to measure in your mind the distance from the village (seen here circa-1907) to the Hosmer schoolhouse north of town and “stand that bit of landscape straight up in the air.” In Tacoma, the Feighners ran into so many former Nashville residents it was almost like a homecoming. One was Della Gossage, whose first husband, Orno Strong, founded The Nashville News in 1873 and 15 years later sold it to employee Feighner. we visited and about whom we told you in our last'letter. These dear folksjust dropped business and everything else while we were in Tacoma and devoted.their whole time to showing us the beautiful city and its picturesque sur­ roundings. Clem Yates, who is city salesman for the Wiegle Candy Co., has -“made good,” has a fine position, a neat home,«a summer home on Steilacoom Lake and a charming wife and little daughter. Bert Jones, who at one time conducted a bakery in Climbing Mt. Tacoma is “practically impossible in the Nashville and who married a winter,” noted the Nashville News editor, “and Old Boy Nashville girl, Miss Nellie Fike is pretty considerable around the belt for mountain Weber, is proprietor of a climbing, anyway.” Len Feighner owned The News for thriving bakery on 6th 40 years, and at various times also served as Nashville Avenue and is doing splenpostmaster, fire chief, village president, school board didly. We enjoyed the hospipresident and local opera house manager. He also rep-tality of their home at dinner resented this district as state legislator, was a Michigan Wednesday and passed a Press Association officer arid in later years operated a most enjoyable evening.' newspaper brokerage business from his home. He died They have a beautiful daughterjust budding into woman­ in 1948 at age 86. hood. Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Weber live on a ranch near‘Gig Harbor, several miles down the Sound, and are doing well. Mr. . Weber has just M Michigan's Oldest and Finest passed through a serious ill­ Roof Replacement System ness, but is now convalesc­ FREE ESTIMATES ing. Mr. and Mrs. C.N. Young, 12x60 14X70 *3280Installed Installed$3980 who will be remembered by the older citizens of Conserves Energy • Made in Michigan Nashville, are old residents of Tacoma. Mr. Young came 1-800-872-2089 here to take a position as www.mobilehomeroofsmi.com 4ashvillites here are Mr. and Mrs. John L. Mills, where principal in one of the1 city schools, a job he held for MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVE NEEDS many years. He improved his spare time in the study of law and is now enjoying a practice. His office REPA|SR^ lucrative is in the Fidelity building-, From General Maintenance one of the largest and finest office buildings in the city. to Performance and Miss Elsie LaPrad, a niece Off-Road Parts of J.W. Roberts and who 517-726-1500 made her home with them while Mr. Roberts was super­ 130 S. Main St., Vermontville intendent of schools at Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 ACE AUTO 5105 Nashville and later at Hastings, is one of the eighth grade teachers at Tacoma, has held her position for many years, and is recog­ nized as one of the very best teachers in the city, and is also very popular socially. Dr. JJF. Austin, a dentist who had his first practice at Nashville about a dozen years ago, is one of the pro­ prietors ofthe Elector Dental Parlors, a splendid institu­ tion that occupies one whole floor of the Tacoma Theatre building and employs a force of 14 dentists and assistants. They are doing a business of about $50,000 a year, and enough of it is “velvet” so that they are very well satis­ fied. Mrs. Della Gossage, who at the time of her residence in Nashville was Mrs. Orno Strong, lives in Spanaway, a beautiful suburb of Tacoma, on the shores of a splendid lake, and has a pretty and comfortable home where she and her husband are enjoy­ ing life. Her brother, E.W. Peckham, who was also at one time a resident of Nashville and an employee of The News, is at present making his home with them. He has been for many years a steward on a line of steam­ ers, but is looking for an investment ashore, being ready to settle down and get married. Mrs. Gossage’s daughter, Nellie, is now Mrs. Kistler, and lives about two miles beyond Spanaway, where they are establishing a chicken ranch. She has one son, a boy of about 4 years. Tacoma is also the home of Henry B. Dewey, former­ ly of Hastings, a son of George M. Dewey, at one time publisher of the Hastings Banner. Mr. Dewey was for some years superin­ tendent of public instruction BOBBIN' eo Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ marital status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living AUTO SERVICE CENTER with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women ATomt offering factory dealer I Now accepting MasterCard & Visa All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan handicap, familial status, national origin, age or Bl § PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: gal to advertise “any preference, limitation or and people securing custody of children under 18. computer programing for 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Continued next page discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 for the State of Washington, but is now representing one of the big schoolbook firms. Mr. Dewey and I were schoolmates at Hastings many years ago, and I was very glad to meet him again. Among such an array of old friends you can easily imagine that our stay in Tacoma was a particularly pleasant one and that every minute of our time was fully occupied. Tacoma is a beautiful city and a very substantial one. It is one of the few conserva­ tive cities on the coast and while it has not made so rapid growth as some of them, its progress has been substantial and its future is assured and property values will never be any lower here than they are at present. The harbor is a magnificent one, where the largest of the ocean-going vessels and any number ofthem can find safe anchorage. The railroad and docking facilities are ample, the city has large lumber and flouring mills and its export trade is in all probability the largest of any city on the Pacific Coast. In the company of Mr. Mills and Mr. Young, I visit­ ed the saw and planing mills of the St. Paul and Tacoma Lumber Co. and saw the modem methods of handling the monster logs that come down from the hills of this remarkable country and the process of reducing them to the finished product. All of the heavy work is done by machinery, and the workmen have a “snap” compared to that of men in the same posi­ tion 20 years ago. VJpEr HoOtN ecOtRi oCnM protection I plan extended Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Maltes fir Models 945-0191 JEFF DOBBIN’S LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF | HASTINGS ON M-79 Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 years experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE This newspaper will not knowingly accept Tuesday - Friday 10 - 6 Saturday 10-2 -Fia/iu, FtowotA, & Gl^tA 234 North Main Street, Nashville, MI, 49073 517-588-8585 • fb FishyFlowers&Gifts any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ tion 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 num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 24,2015 — Page 11 Continued from previous page Hnkqlnh iusrc iasii-Mj ■kte imi taklipHl r fm raaiMta iii|HI 1101 itn-a ■c^ sta'iufe riB8.HtlWl idsianrB kajbbjdn ftnsmbift* |Jj El W81ll|#! inii li®^11!1*!11 , bi < ftf® -j5Xi Xi btuR^ *L L jj^?3 ?33 ^*1 !«•*1 & !« « cJE^ :>* if v Kouts st 0 *<!#**^<* <!#< ... And with all of its man­ ufacturing and commerce, Tacoma is an ideal home city, the one city that most favor­ ably impressed me of all the coast cities as having a con­ tented and satisfied citizen­ ship. It is a city of beautiful homes, splendidly paved streets, attractive parks ... Point Defiance Park, one of the most beautiful places we have seen in all our journey, is a high, deeply wooded ele­ vation overlooking the Sound. It is owned by the government, which reserves it for naval defense in case of war, but is loaned to the city, which makes and maintains the improvements. There are many attractive summer resorts in every direction from Tacoma, some on the Sound, others on pretty fresh­ water lakes, of which there are a number within a few miles. One of the most notewor­ thy features of Tacoma is its magnificent high school and the stadium. They are an eminence overlooking the Sound, andcommand a beau­ tiful view. The stadium was originally a wooded gulch, in which has been constructed one of the most magnificent amphitheaters in the world. It will seat 35,000 people, but temporary seats may be easi­ ly arranged for as many more. Here are held not only the high school baseball games and other athletic events, but many great events. Mr. Mills and.I visited old Fort. Steilacoom, a few miles from the heart of the city and the oldest white settlement in the state. The insane asylum is located here, and several hundred of the more docile were being taken out for an airing ... We passed on and walked several miles through a wooded road to the village of Steilacoom, where we found a beautiful view of the Sound, with McNeil’s Island, the site of the federal prison and Fox Island in the center of the picture and the Olympic Mountains, white with snow and screened by a hazy blue mist in the back­ ground, a view I wish you might have seen with me, for I have no language capable of describing it. ... But the crowning glory of Tacoma is its mountain known on this side as Mt. Tacoma, and on the Seattle side as Mount Rainier. On this side of the mountain it is rank treason to call it Rainier. The original Indian name for it is “Tahoma.” But whatever its name, it is one of the grandest sights in the whole west, where much of the scenery is beautiful. They tell me that it is rarely that one can see the mountain during the winter on account of the clouds and mists hiding it, but we were very fortunate in having beautiful views of it on three different days during our stay and on no two occa­ sions did it look alike. The summit of the moun­ tain is about six miles from Tacoma, yet sometimes seems so near that one might easily walk to it in a few hours. It is nearly 14,000 feet high, making it almost three miles higher than sea level at Tacoma’s waterfront. Just measure in your mind the distance from Nashville to the Hosmer schoolhouse and stand it in the air, put a snow nightcap on it and perhaps you can form some sort of idea ofthe appearance of this grand old hill. ... Of course, climbing the mountain is practically impossible in the winter, and Old Boy Fike is pretty con­ siderable around the belt for mountain climbing, anyway, but I did get up pretty well into the foothills, and a mem­ orable trip it was. Ex-congressman Stanton Warbuton, a prince of good fellows and well known to many Michigan people and who is a prominent attorney and real estate owner here, placed himself and his car at our services, took us for a splendid ride about the city and Monday took a party consisting of the Feighner family, Mr. Mills and Mrs. Warburton’s son Stanton Jr. for a ride up the Mt. Tacoma road. This is a splendid high­ way cut through the forests and up the mountain by the county at a cost of $20,000, and which is being paved at the rate of about nine miles a year. It runs up into the mountain as far as it is possi­ ble to construct a highway. Mr. Warburton took us up this beautiful drive for about 35 miles, until we found so much snow as to make fur­ ther progress unsafe. This brought us to the canyon where we had a grand view hundreds of feet down into the gorge to where the Misqually River goes tum­ bling in its green glory from the glacier down to the sea. It NOTICE Castleton-Maple Grove-Nashville TRANSFER RECYCLE STATION - NEW WINTER HOURS - **$</ beginning November 7,2015 Open Saturdays - 9 am until 1pm Questions? Please call 517-852-9479 or 269-758-3596 has been robbed ofpart of its green water, however, in the hills above this canyon to create power and light for the city, which has established a municipal power plant down the canyon ... All of this trip was beautiful. Part of the way the road has been cut through virgin forest to stately firs that stand so thickly on the ground a deer would break his antlers off trying to get through ... Occasionally a small clearing contains the swelling and other buildings of an incipient ranch. Part way up the hills, we came suddenly out on a high bluff overlooking an overwhelmingly beautiful valley, green as an emerald and dotted with the homes of prosperous ranchers. This, Mr. Warburton told us, was the Mohawk Valley and it is surely a gem in a mountain setting of forest and snow. Making our way back to town, we left the main road and half a mile back in the wilderness came to a pretty little lake nestling among the foothills. On the bank was a picturesque log hotel, formally christened the Lakeside Inn, but locally known as “The Chicken Chicken Dinner Dinner House.” It is presided over by Mrs. L.C. Ohneck, and the chicken dinner she spread before us within an hour after taking our order was one of the best meals I have ever put under my belt. We all gorged ourselves, then completed our journey back to the city, arriving home before dark, after a most delightful day, for which we shall gratefully • remember our good friend Warburton. The next morning we regretfully took our departure from Tacoma, where we had been so delightfully entertained by many friends, and headed for Seattle and Spokane, which we shall have to tell you about in a later letter. I wish some of you folks “back home” to whom 1 am writing these letters, would come across with a letter from back yonder, so I could know how you are getting along. I’m getting a bit homesick to hear from you. Fike (To be continued) Lions fall in non-conference match-up at Parchment The Maple Valley varsity volleyball team heads to Olivet today for the Greater Lansing Activities Conference Tournament. Maple Valley heads into the tournament as the sixth seed after a 1-5 season of conference duals. The Lions fell 3-0 in a non-conference tune-up at Parchment Tuesday, 25-17, 25-9,25-20. Megan Bonney had four kills and five digs to help lead the Lions in the battle against their former Kalamazoo Valley Association foes. Rachel Morris and Michaela Johnson added three kills each, and Tia James and Emma Franklin both had two. Taylor Medina had a teamhigh 13 digs, with Emily Morris adding eight and Chloe Hicks and Bonney both recording five. Brooklyn Scott recorded nine assists in the loss, and also had one ofthe three Lion aces. The Lions close out the regular season Tuesday at home, hosting Bellevue, Maple Valley will hold its annual Dig Pink night Tuesday. Go Math program adopted for kindergarten through sixth grade As many of you know, Michigan adopted the Common Core State Standards in 2010. Since that time, we have focused on learning about the framework to be able to determine the curricula and lesson plans preparing students for career and college readiness. Last year, with the support of the Ingham Intermediate School District and Dr. Kim St. Martin of Michigan’’s Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative, Maple Valley joined with other districts from Ingham County in a review of CCSSaligned mathematics propro­ grams. A major goal of this review was to identify a core mathematics program that aligns with both state standards and “best practice” research-based instructional strategies. After a thorough review process was completed, a recommendation was made for the Go Math curriculum. Maple Valley, along with other Ingham County districts, entered into a con­ sortium purchase ofGo Math for grades kindergarten to sixth. This purchase is the first fully-aligned CCSS math curriculum. “As we embark on our first year of implementing the new math program, we expect there to be a period of adjustment for students, “We are certain this program will engage our students in mathematics at a higher level. Our goal is improve student learning and demonstrate increased achievement.” Superintendent Michelle Falcon teachers and families,” said Superintendent Michelle Falcon. The new standards have an increased rigor and this is being experienced with the Go Math program. This rigor will be particularly felt at the upper grades where older students have already had three to five years of nonCCSS aligned material. Rigor refers to deep, authen- tic command of mathemati­ cal concepts. It does not, mean making math harder or introducing topics at earlier grades. In order to support students with a new level of rigor in math instruction, the standards call for the follow­ ing: • Conceptual understand­ ing ofkey concepts. Students are expected to approach math from a number of per­ spectives, not just learn it as a set of rote procedures. • Procedural skill and flu­ ency. Students are expected to practice core functions for speed and accuracy to sup­ port their work with more complex concepts and proce­ dures. • Application. Students must be able to use math flexibly for a variety of prob­ lem-solving contexts. “We are certain this pro­ gram will engage our stu­ dents in mathematics at a higher level,” said Falcon. “Our goal is improve student learning and demonstrate increased achievement.” See us for color copies, one-hour 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 TEMPUR-PEDIC • ORECK • AMANA -SERTA • F R I G I D AI R E - L G • GE- ORECK • AMANA-.LG- RicBehdding a & Apprliancde Showscase Bedding & Appliance Showcase 628 W. Lawrence, Charlotte* 543-8332 VISIT US ON THE WEB Starting at... 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Main Street 517-852-0790 ffiHOMETDWNl J^f LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State Street 517-852-0882 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT INC. Shield of Service MP INC. 735 E. SHERMAN ST. (517)852-1910 5875 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 Asokalt Maintenance (269)949-9369 www.murraysasphan.net Nashville Family DENTISTRY 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 PENNINGTON Bobcat & Backhoe 'Streetside ‘PizzeritL 201 N. Main Street 517-852-0820 Hickey Electric, Inc 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 Envy Salon is located at 207 N. Main St. in downtown Nashville. The salon faces Riverside Park. Kimberly Rodriguez is the owner. She is also the owner of Step N’Time Dance Studios which is attached and faces Main Street. MVP maple valley pharmacy 219 N. Main Street 517-852-0845 Teri Knoll has been with Envy Salon since it opened in 2004. “We take you from a wash to a finished style,” said Knoll. 207 N. Main Street 517-852-9910 DANCE STUDIO Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 225 N. Main Street Mulberry Fore Golf Course & Banquet Center 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 Full Service Center • Auto Sales "We Keep You Moving" Oil Changes • Gas-Tires • Mechanical Repairs M-F 8:00-5:00 • 517-852-9446 106 S. Main Street NASHVILLE Wr Family Medicine Lynzie Smith, stylist at Envy Salon, is consulting with client Suzy Corkwell. “Give her a picture and she can do anything,” said Corkwell. NASHVILLE 119 N. Main Street 517-852-0540 free delivery up to 5 miles OIL & PROPANE, INC. 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 check out our carry-out specials 11807 Carlisle Hwy' 517-852-1858 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 GREAT NORTHERN BOWHUNTING COMPANY by Shari Carney Staff Writer Color, highlights, cuts and perms for men, women and children form the framework of services offered by Envy Salon in downtown Nashville. But there is so much more. Other services include tanning, manicures, pedicures and acrylic nails in a myriad of colors. There’s even a massage chair for full body relaxation. Kimberly Rodriguez, owner, said the salon opened in 2004. Her sister-in-law Teri (Weaver) Knoll, stylist, has been there since the door opened. Lynzie (Rigleman) Smith is also a stylist and Samantha Miller, Knoll’s daughter, is the receptionist. “Between the two of us we make sure we’re here six days a week,” said Teri. “Lynzie and I both do hair, nails and pedicures. I do acrylics.” “We’re very busy,” she continued. "I’ve had people who have been with me 20 years who followed me over from Lansing.” Teri said these clients have noticed the transformation Nashville has been experiencing. “They will visit the bakery and then go across the street to the antique store. They are really enjoying it.” As for the development of the business district Teri said, “It’s been great. Nashville is on the map. I talk about the ice cream record event with my clients who come from all over, they look forward to coming back.” In addition to Lansing, clients make the trek from Grand Ledge, Hastings, Holt, Lake Odessa, Mason, Olivet, Sunfield, Vermontville, Woodland, and of course Nashville. Prepare to be pampered at Envy. “Hair is not just lobbed off here,” said Teri. “We take you from a wash to a finish style. Lynzie and I both, take a lot of time to make sure there is no heaviness to any part of the hair. We spend a lot of time blending and we love it when people bring a picture to us. It breaks any communication barrier.” “Lynzie graduated from Maple Valley, then went on to the Aveda institute. She was an instructor there, before returning to share her passion in her hometown,” said Kimberly. “I feel like Envy Salon is one of Nashville’s best kept secrets!... We offer all of the perks of an upscale, big city salon, right here in Nashville,” she said. “Our stylists pride themselves in continuing their education and staying current with the latest cut and color trends in the industry.” The salon is located at 207 N Main St. and faces Riverside Park in downtown Nashville, are Walk-ins accommodated whenever possible but it is recommended to schedule an appointment by calling 517-852-0313. “Like” them on Facebook. The salon is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT Local businesses supporting each other AffOiated with Pennock Ptiywctan Nelwotk 750 Durkee Street 877-850-7055 Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair Shane Gillean Owner 204 S. Main St Nashville, Ml 517-852-3161 smgillea@yahoo.com 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 Two 228 N. Main Street 517-852-9928 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-10-31.pdf 6a506c6f7621213a93fcc7ed3af69de1 PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 44, October 31,2015 During the Manufacturing Matters tour, Flexfab employee takes students on a tour of the Cook Road plant. Syrup festival makes Detroit Flexfab’s Manufacturing Matters gives students look at local career opportunities Free Press ‘bucket list’ Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival made the Detroit Free Press “bucket list.” The list was from staff members’ choices of the best things to see and do in Michigan; 50 ideas were generated. To see the complete list, visit www.freep.com/story/travel/michiga/2015/10/20/michigan-bucket-list-travel/73448786/ Trial date set for Nashville man in criminal sexual conduct case by Julie Makarewicz Staff Writer A February trial date has been set in Barry County Circuit Court for the Nashville man accused of sexually molesting a mental­ ly disabled young girl and having hundreds of thou­ sands of child pornographic images and videos. David Carl Heinsen, 69, appeared in Barry County Circuit Court Thursday morning for a pre-trial hear­ ing before Judge Amy McDowell. McDowell noted a plea agreement has been offered to Heinsen by both Barry County and the Western District Federal Court. At this time, Heinsen has not accepted the plea offer, but may still have time to consid­ er the offer before the end of the year. In the meantime, McDowell set a Feb. 1 trial date for Heinsen’s case in Barry County. A Federal Court date is also set for early next year. Heinsen faces local and federal charges after investi­ gators found hundreds of thousands of images and approximately 3,000 videos of child sexually abusive material. Some of the images appeared to include torture scenes, according to law enforcement officials, Nashville Police Chief Chris Koster and Prosecuting Attorney Julie Nakfoor-Pratt are still asking for other potential victims to come forward by contacting the Nashville Police at 517-952­ 9866. Koster said in his 30-plus years in law enforcement, this case this is the worst case he has ever investigated, con­ sidering the magnitude of evidence and the egregious nature of the images. Heinsen faces charges in Barry County of possession of child sexually abusive material and four counts of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree with a child younger than 13 years old. The conduct took place between 1988 and 1990 with a young girl who has Downs Syndrome and was not able to communicate with anyone about what was happening. In addition to the local charges, Heinsen also faces federal charges Of receipt of child pornography and pos­ session of child pornography. Heinsen is being held in the Barry County Jail on $1 million cash bond on each of the cases. If convicted, Heinsen could face life in prison on each of the criminal sexual conduct charges.. While the case continues through the courts, Koster, Nakfoor-Pratt and the mother of the victim are working to get state laws changed so there is no statute of limitations on torture. Heinsen cannot be charged with torture because of a six-year statute of limitations. In July 2015, Koster began investigating a complaint involving chid sexually abusive material found on a computer in a local florall family shop Heinsen’s owned. Film was located by family and turned over to Koster and agents from Homeland Security. The photos show the victim 'being sexually abused by the suspect, as well as tortured. Heinsen may have tried to hide himself from the film, but family identified him as well as their kitchen in the photos. Search warrants conducted on the suspect’s home revealed numerous images, videos and even old magazines. Due to the multitude of images and their global nature, Koster contacted the Department of Homeland Security for assistance. by Sandra Ponsetto Staff Writer Students from four Barry County school districts — Hastings, Thornapple Kellogg, Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley — had a chance to learn first hand about the many careers and opportuni­ ties available in local manu­ facturing through Flexfab’s inaugural Manufacturing Matters Days program. The program invited 30 students from each district to the company’s conference center in Hastings to hear presentations from and talk to representatives from each department —engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, quality control, human resources, finance, informa­ tion services, and sales, then tour both the Cook Road and M-43 Highway manufacturing and office facilities. Each session wrapped up with lunch and a question and answer and networking session for the students, where they could see some interacttive CAD work, Flexfab’s 3D printer, and some of its other products as well as two Dodge diesel trucks on loan from Wayland Chrysler. “We W are very excited about connecting with the students and showing them opportunities that exist right here in Barry County,” said Flexfab’s senior human resources gen­ eralist Nicole Case. The program is the brain­ child of Flexfab vice president of engineering technology Marty Walsh and Barry Economic County Development Coordinator Cindy Vujea. “Flexfab is a member of Barry County Economic Development and Cindy and I were talking about ways to develop and recruit local tal­ ent; it’s difficult to recruit and retain talent from the greater Grand Rapids area,” said Walsh. “Cindy and I attended a MichiganIWorks session for the Tri-County area at DeVos Center this spring where we had a booth. We both thought it would be great if we could do some­ thing locally to get students interested in careers in manu­ facturing.” Walsh said he presented the idea to Flexfab owner Doug Decamp and’ President Matt Decamp, who were both enthusiastic. “Matt said right way that he liked the idea and support­ ed it and was behind it 110 percent,” he said. Students from Thomapple Kellogg attended Manufacturing Matters Tuesday, Oct. 20, followed by Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley, Wednesday, Oct. 21; and; Hastings, Tuesday, Oct. 27. Manufacturing Matters students were given the opportunity to learn about each department of the com­ pany which manufactures hoses for commercial and military aircraft, locomo­ tives, mining vehicles, loco­ motives trucks and more. Walsh said the program was well received. “We have had nothing but very positive comments from Flexfab employees, educa­ tors and students,” he said. “They thanked us for the. opportunity to get inside and see what goes on. I think for many of them it opened their eyes to more possibilities than they first imagined existed in a manufacturing organization — things like purchasing, finance, and quality control. I think it gave them a better picture of the opportunities that are out there.” Students were also able to learn about more options within each discipline. “We had some students who said they were interest­ ed in electrical engineering because that was something they had heard about,” he said. “We were able to talk to them about different types of engineering like mechanical and chemical and show them that they have many options See MANUFACTURING, pg. 2 In This Issue • Maple Valley High School presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ • Lions Cafe is serving up lattes, lessons and more at MV Jr./Sr. High • Putnam’s Teens Own the Night to host final event • Vikings overcome Olivet’s emotion to win GLAC again �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, October 31,2015 Lions Cafe is serving up lattes, lessons and more at MV Jr./Sr. High School Jassen Dowling, entrepreneurship teacher for Maple Valley High School, is overseeing students Payton Schrader (from left), Luke Cosgrove and Baileigh Schrader at Maple Valley Schools’ Lions Cafe. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Early risers needing a cof­ fee fix or perhaps a more extravagant concoction are invited to try out the line of products at Lions Cafe. The cafe is a coffee shop located inside the cafeteria of Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. It is operated by the entrepre­ neurship class. Students take turns run­ ning this enterprise and arrive at 6:30 a.m. It isn’t long before the aroma of fresh brewed Biggby’s Best and French Roast fills the air and wafts down the hall­ ways. The cafe offers a range of beverages from traditional, black coffee, hot or iced, to espressos, lattes, steamers, hot chocolate and cider, smoothies and frappuccinos. Whipped cream, chocolate and caramel sauces are avail­ able too. Muffins and/or cookies are for sale and are supplied by Simply Sweet Bakery. Moo-Ville chocolate milk is sold and ICE drinks too in a variety of flavors, including peach nectarine, orange mango and black raspberry. Abby Smith poses with the cup for sale at the Maple Valley Schools’ Lions Cafe. Smith designed the logo. Jessica Curth (from left) orders a hot chocolate from sisters Baileigh and Payton Schrader. Wayion Dickinson also orders a hot chocolate served to him by Luke Cosgrove. Buy a specially crafted Lion’s cup, purchase nine drinks and get the next one free. “I always get black coffee, the stronger the better; French roast with no extras — no frills,” said Jassen Dowling with a grin. He is the entrepreneurship instruc­ tor. /^Nashville United Methodist Church’s\ Students take turns behind the counter. They order and stock the supplies, purchase equipment, sanitize and check temperatures and pre­ pare the orders. They choose the menu items and price the products. After the shifts, sales are calculated and prof­ it and loss statements com­ piled. Sales average $40 to $50 per day, said Dowling. Profits are used to purchase equipment for the cafe and to help the students finance events such as Distributive Education Clubs of America competitions held in Lansing and Battle Creek. Lions Cafe is open to the public, staff and students from 6:30 to 7:50 a.m. Monday through Friday. The school is located at 11014 Nashville Highway in Vermontville. Baileigh Schrader serves an espresso from the Lions Cafe located in the cafeteria of Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. School. //Annual Turkey Supper Saturday, November 14,2015 • 4:00-7:00pm MANUFACTURING, continued from page 1 Comer of Washington & State to choose from.” “It’s great exposure to manufacturing for the stu­ dents,” said Maple Valley building trades teacher Jeff Seavolt. “They have been very receptive and are asking Dinner includes: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, squash, cranberry salad, cole slaw, rolls, drink and homemade pie Tickets: Adults...$8 5-12 ...$6« 4 & under FREE Nashville fEH \EXPRES Stop ^SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 15116 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You’re hV me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC a lot of questions about pos­ sible career paths.” Walsh said he is hoping Manufacturing Matters becomes an annual event. “I’d like to keep doing it in October because that is Manufacturing Month,” he said. “And, 1 hope this becomes a model for other Bany County manufacturing operations to open their doors and invite students in to see what goes on in manu- facturing.” Partnering with Flexfab for Manufacturing Matters were Bany County Transit, Wayland Chrysler, Consumers Energy, and Seasonal Grille. Amnesty offered to qualifying child support payers in Eaton County Eaton County Friend of updated employment inforthe Court is offering a one­ mation. Qualified partici­ time amnesty for any child pants will not be arrested at support payer with an out­ this event. standing child support bench Attending this event does warrant. Interested parties not eliminate the amount due must check in at the Friend of on a child support case or the Court office on Dec. 1, modify an existing payment between 1 and 3 p.m. obligation with the Friend of Bench warrants will be the Court. resolved on that day with a Caseworkers will be on cash only payment of $150, hand to discuss any questions an updated address, and regarding child support cases, and to assist with pos­ sible payment options or arrearage forgiveness pro­ grams offered by the State of Michigan. More information can be found at http://www.eatoncounty.org/courts/friend-ofthe-court. Friend of the Court account information can be found at www.micase. com. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 31,2015 — Page 3 Maple Valley High School presents little Shop of Horrors’ Maple Valley High School presents the musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors” Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 general admission and $5 for students and seniors. “Despite all the illnesses going through Maple Valley, the cast is hard at work, “ said Julie Nelson, director. “Dancing the tango and danc­ ing with a giant man-eating puppet. They are having *a great time.” The cast by character and actor are—Seymour played by Carson Hasselback; Audrey, Sabrina Nelson; Mr. Mushnik, Lucas Miller; Orin, Adam Cowden; voice of The Plant, Erin French; operating The Plant, Wyatt Ledford; Crystal, Catie Eldridge; Ronnette, Grace Guernsey; Chiffon, Zandra Siple; Bemstein/Luce/Snip, Keeley ■Robinson. Members of the power house chorus are Katelynn Vincent, Gracie Fisher, Simon Nelson, Sam Martin, Corbin Hasselback Merle Tautz and Dalis Hong. Starring in Maple Valley High School’s production of Little Shop of Horrors is Sabrina Nelson (from left), Corbin Performances will be in Hasselback, Katelynn Vincent, Gracie Fisher, Sam Martin, Wyatt Ledford, Luke Miller, Carson Hasselback, Adam the high school auditorium. Cowden, Catie Eldridge, Keeley Robinson, Zandra Siple, Grace Guernsey, Merle Tautz and Dalis Hong. Children of the World at Grace Church this Sunday World Help presents Children of the World International Children’s Choir as part of its 2015-16 U.S. tour. The choir, com­ prised of orphaned and dis­ advantaged children from several different countries, wjll be performing at Grace Church, 8950 M-79, Sunday, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. “The choir represents a rich and culturally diverse set of backgrounds and experi­ ences, each with an urgent story to tell. This year’s Rescue Tour calls attention to Forester Brothers Family will perform at Gresham United Methodist Church in Charlotte on the staggering impact that Sunday, Nov. 8. poverty, malnutrition, and dirty water have on millions of children around the world,” said promoters from the World Help organization Forester Brothers Family will sing at Gresham Church HoiMeCookin' /Jack £ Jud/sy Friday Night Specials All-You-Can-Eat Cod, Perch, Shrimp, Clam < Strips or Catfish Saturday Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! | Night Specials 1 Featuring Prime Rib, S 113 N. Main Nashville BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork1I & Dressing * | 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM ,15863 All dinners include Soup & Salad Bar The Forester Brothers Family will sing at Gresham United Methodist Church, 5055 N. Mulliken Road, Charlotte on Sunday, Nov. 8 , at 9:30 a.m. “The Forester Brothers Family (Stephen, Marie, Joshua and Angela) have a diverse and exbiting ministry both together and as individ­ uals,” said Bryce Feighner, t, pastor. “All four are excellent vocalists.” They sing gospel music together as a quartet, and also sing some trio, duet and solo songs, as well. Stephen plays multiple instruments; Joshua is a stand-up comedian and ventriloquist and Angela and Marie are pianists. Their well-rounded ministry offers unique elements for children, teenagers and adults alike. All are invited. For more information call 517-652-1580 or visit the website at www.greshamumc. org. Call for Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 in a press release. “Through the powerful medium of song, dance, spo­ ken word, and creative media, Children ofthe World provides a compelling mes­ sage ofhope and opportunity, leaving an unforgettable impression with audiences across the country.” The children have per­ formed in such venues as Focus on the Family, Brooklyn Tabernacle, and Disney World. World Help is a faith­ based humanitarian organi­ zation that exists to serve the physical and spiritual needs of people in impoverished communities around the world. They are committed to meeting people’s physical needs by providing humani­ tarian, medical, and educa­ tional assistance and ensur­ ing access to clean water to as many communities as pos­ sible. “We promise to meet peo­ ple’s spiritual needs by pro­ viding Bibles and establish­ ing churches.” — from the organization. Since 1991, World-Help has impacted over 73 million people in 69 countries world­ wide, offering both physical and spiritual restoration for individuals, families, and communities. For additional information and booking, please visit worldhelp.net or call toll free 800-541-6691. Original works fundraiser Students at Fuller Street are in the process of finishing their artwork for the Original Works fundraiser. Items fea­ turing their masterpiece may be purchased from an order form which will come home the first week of November. Orders need to be returned to the school Tuesday, Nov. 10. Items will be back in time for Christmas. All proceeds will be used to help fund extra materials for the elementary art classrooms. More infor­ mation about the company can be found at www.originalworks.com. “Students, thank you in advance for supporting their classroom,” said elementary art teacher Judy Fox. YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations ofour Clients and Customers! Weichert, Realtors'} Sally Magoon Emerald Properties Ken Babcock 269-986-5737-C 111 N. Bostwick St, Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-652-5575-C sjmll511@yalioo.com www.emeraldrealtyco.com kdcbabcock@gmail.com .Realtor Realtor �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, October 31,2015 One year, Abby Mater and Audrey Reid helped deco­ rate the library for Halloween. This was an Own the Night tradition for many years. Britani Shilton shows off her crayon art pumpkin made at an autumn event. Olivia Peck (from bottom left), A.J. Cwik, Alex Durham, Zach Oaks, Liam Boldrey, and Shauna Swantek, play a hands-free game of marshmallow catch during an Own the Night minute to win it game. Putnam’s Teens Own the Night to host final event For over five years, Putnam District Library has stayed open just for teens every other Monday night. Own the Night has been a time when teens, in grades six through 12, “own the library” to hang out while experiencing and learning new things: As good things sometimes do, this program will be ending Monday, Nov. 9. The library will celebrate with pizza, treats, and a slide­ show of years of fun-from 6 to 8 p.m. Anyone who has attended an Own the Night event, even if they’ve been out of high school for awhile, is invited to come and take a stroll down memory lane. RSVPs are requested by emailing kthornton@putnamlib.org or by calling by 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6. The library will continue to serve teens at their weekly Maker Labs held on most Tuesday evenings from 3:30“ to 7 p.m. and through other special events. Anyone currently enrolled is grades six to 12 is encouraged to come to the Own the Night finale and to pick up an application to become a library “volunteen.” Learn more about library programs and services for all ages by visiting the library website at www.putnamlib. org. barruCounty barru County and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities At an Own the Night game night, Rachel Morris and Gavin Booher hang out in the Friendship Sites library’s teen room. Congregate Menu Monday, Nov. 2 Pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, sliced peaches, bun. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, spinach, orange, bread/roll. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Potato crunch pollock, roasted potatoes, green beans, banana, bread/roll. Thursday, Nov. 5 • Beef and cheese, burrito with sauce, salsa/sour cream, com, tossed salad, mandarin oranges. Friday, Nov. 6 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, cauliflower, tossed salad, apple. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Nov. 2 Sliced turkey with cheddar cheese, coleslaw, peaches, bread. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Chicken pasta salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit, snack bar. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Breakfast bread, cottage cheese, pineapple, fruit juice. Thursday, Nov. 5 Taco salad, tortilla chips, macaroni salad, mandarin oranges. Friday, Nov. 6 Turkey pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus sections, cookie. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Nov. 2 . Pulled pork, com, green beans, orange, bun. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, spinach, fruit cup. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Burrito with sauce, refried beans, broccoli, banana. Thursday, Nov. 5 Potato crunch pollock, roasted potatoes, green beans, applesauce, bread/ roll. Friday, Nov. 6 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, cauliflower, peas, apple. Activities Calendar Monday, Nov. 2 Hastings: November Birthday Party; Card Making 9 a.m.; Tai Chi 10 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N - Reminiscence. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 pan. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am.; Crafts 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. Thursday, Nov. 5 - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Barcroft Music 10:30 a.m. Delton ACT Reader’s Theatre Matinee 1 p.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Crafts 11 a.m. Nashville: TV Time; Dominoes 10:30 am. Friday, Nov. 6 Hastings: Exercise 9 am.; Bingo 10 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 am. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nashviller Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Can for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-866-879-7965 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 31, 2015 — Page 5 From the Pulpit Financial capabilities Failure doesn’t have to be terminal As we look back over the year 2015, we all have so many things to be thankful for. However, there are always failures that we feel badly about. I often say, “failure doesn’t have to be terminal.” I love reading the story ofAbraham Lincoln, who over the years failed in business, failed to be elected to congress twice (he was elected once for one term), failed to be elect­ ed to the senate, and as vice president, but who eventually became one of the greatest presidents we ever had. Failure doesn’t have to be terminal. That is especially true in the spiritual realm. We have a pardoning God who will forgive all of our sin. ' One ofthe more interesting stones of God’s forgiveness is John Mark. According to Acts 12, John Mark apparently came from a wealthy home, with servants. I Peter 5:13 says that Peter himself led John Mark to Christ. Colossians 4:10 says that John Mark was Barnabas’ cousin. He had so much potential. But then you read about him washing out on the first missionary journey in Acts 12:13, “John Mark left them (Paul and Barnabas) and returned to Jerusalem.” We are never told why he went home to mama, but he did. When Barnabas wanted to take John Mark on another missionary journey, Paul refused. Paul no longer trusted him. The disagreement was so great that Barnabas went one way, and Paul went another. The fascinating truth is that years later, Paul realized that John Mark had matured, and was of great value to God, and to himself. Paul wrote to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:12, “Pick up Mark and bring him with you, for he is useful to me for service.” Later, John Mark is the man God used to write the Gospel of Mark. None of us have arrived. We all fail. But we serve an incredibly forgiving God. As we remember the past year, remember John Mark, and remember that failure doesn’t have to be terminal. Pastor Daniel E. Smith Vermontville Bible Church 269>945'4091 - office Realty 305 S. Church St., Hastings www.locationrealtymi.com 401 W MAIN STREET, VERMONTVILLE SELLER MOTIVATED! 3 Bedrooms • 1/1/2 Baths 1,500 Sq. ft. CALL TAMMY! 269-838-2428 OR DENNY! 517-667-4082 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 infor­ mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................................. 110 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship................................... 111 am. Evening Worship ............................... 6 p.m. . Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 132 You will love this ranch style home. It's relaxing atmosphere matches the county living of Vermontville. This spacious 3 bedroom 1.5 bath with family room and a 1 stall garage. The yard is large and open, for games or entertaining guests. This is a great opportunity to own a home within miles of GR, Hastings and Lansing. $83,490 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......................... 1030 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR PEGGY BAKER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 am. Sunday: A.M. Worship... ,A.. P.M. Worship............ .11 am. 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship....................................................... 7 PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School............................ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship... 11 am. Evening Worship... 6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service... 6:45 p.m. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS seminar planned Struggling with personal finances? Are bills backed up? Do expenses outstrip income? Burdened by debt? Housing Services Mid Michigan, a HUD approved, non-profit agency, is offering free classes to help learn money skills, called financial capabilities. Over four weeks the fol­ lowing topics will be covered: • Setting up a realistic bud­ get • Identifying financial goals • Starting a savings plan • Building an emergency fund • Putting brakes on spend- Barry County Extension Calendar of Events ing • Never paying late fees • Using credit wisely Classes are offered in a private, small group setting over four weeks. Each week­ ly class is two hours long and covers two topics. Completion of all the topics will make a person eligible for a certificate ofcompletion and entered into a drawing to earn $100 cash. Classes will be at Michigan Works! in Charlotte at 311 West 1st St Tuesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 10,17,24 and Dec. 1 To register call 517-541­ 1180 or go to the Michigan Works! front desk. Nov. 2 Nov. 4 Nov. 5 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 12 Nov. 14 Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 26-27 NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.,KCC Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting. 7:30 pm.. Expo Center Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 pm.. Expo Center Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pm., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pm., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pm., Extension Office Science Saturday, 9 am., Old Hastings City Library 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 pm., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Expansion and Review Meeting, 7:30 pm., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Small Animal Sale Committee Meeting, 7 pm., Extension Office Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 pm. Expo Center MSU Extension Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Stay alert - deer are on the move ■Stay alert when driving as the car/deer crashes are increasing in Eaton County, said SheriffTom Reich. Deer most commonly move at dawn and dusk. The largest number of deer crashes occur in the fall. They are known to travel in herds so if one is seen remember to slow down as there may be more follow­ ing. Knowing how to react to deer is critical to the safety of drivers and their passengers. Statistics from the Michigan Deer Crash Coalition show that most vehicle-deer crash injuries occur when drivers veer from their lane, hitting another vehicle or a fixed object such as a tree. Hitting the deer is often the. safest action. If a deer should run in front of the vehicle don’t swerve. Brake firmly, stay in the lane and bring the vehicle FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 10: 00 a.m .Church Service 11: 00 am. ...... Fellowship All Are Welcome! to a controlled stop. “If you strike a deer, pull off the road, turn on your emergency flashers and be cautious of other vehicles if you exit your vehicle,” said Reich. If on a motorcycle, be alert and slow down. Decreasing the speed gives the motorcy­ clist more time to react. Cover the brakes to reduce reaction time. Use the high beam headlights to assist with locating moving deer. If riding in a group have the riders stagger in formation then if one rider hits a deer this will lessen the chance other riders will be involved. Always wear protective gear. The best defense is to always make sure everyone in the vehicle is wearing a seat belt, drive aware, awake and sober. • New & Used Tires • Brakes • Batteries • Mufflers • Oil Changes • Struts • Shocks • Engine Repair • Diagnostic Service www.m66tire.com • m66tirecooper@att.net 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 6774, 66 Unique Antiques * Antiques, Collectibles, Oddities Sat. & Sun., Nov. 14 & 15 • 9ajn. - 4p.m. Comejoin us in Celebrating the Holidays with • Carolers • Giveaways • Discounts Storewide • Treats • Drinks and other Festivities B PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship..................................... -.9:45 a.m. 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-9860240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Worship............................. 830 am We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 am. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone:(517)852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. -south ofNashville) Sunday School ............. 10 A.M. Service... ........ 11:15 P.M. Service... ............... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips SL, Nashville Sunday School...................................... 9:45 A.M. Service............................................... 11 P.M. Senrice................................................ 6 Wed. Service.............................................. 7 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-7260526 Sunday Morning Worship: 930 am. Children’s Sunday School: 930 am. 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 Senrice............................ 9:15 a.m. Sunday School .......... 11:00 am. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 220 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-9080 www.66uniqucantiqucs.wccbb.com . . Mickey Cousino Certified Lay Minister Phone 616-765-5322 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship....................................... 11:15 a.m. . PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI . 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: :.................. 9:15 am. Morning Prayer ...................11:00 am. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all senrices. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass............................... 930 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main SL, Vermontville Sunday School............... .............. 9:45 a.m. Worship Senrice............. ........................... 11 Sunday Evening Senrice ................. 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Senrice... ..... :.. 630 p.m. AWANA........................... 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 1130 am, Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-7264)526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 am. Sunday Worship 10:00 am. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN 269-763-3120 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 31,2015 ONLY 8 MORE WEEKS TIL CHRISTMAS Vikings overcome Olivet’s emotion to win GLAC again Maple Valley senior Emily Morris puts an attack through the Perry block during her team’s match with the Ramblers Saturday at the GLAC Tournament. (Photo by Brett Bremer) by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity volleyball team, ranked third in the state in Class B, closed out the 2015 regular season by finishing off its second straight undefeated Greater Lansing Activities Conference season Saturday at Olivet High School. Lakewood downed the host Eagles 25-16, 25-8, 25-6 in the championship match of the conference tournament, improving to 8-0 in the league. The Vikings haven’t lost a set in their two years in the GLAC. The Vikings might have faced their toughest stretch of the conference season in the first set against the Eagles on their home court. Olivet led 5-4, and the two teams were tied 6-6 before the Vikings started to pull away on a long service run by junior setter Gabie Shellenbarger that included a couple aces. Senior Charlie Smith led the way in the championship match, pounding 17 kills. , “We’re Lakewood volley­ ball. Teams want to beat us, and (the Eagles) were loud, very, very loud and they were excited, but we do real­ ly well with that,” Smith said. “I always tell (team­ mates) we have to be louder. We have to come harder than they do. We have to be more aggressive than they are. It’s fun. This is like the 13th (conference title) in a row.” She credited her team’s young middle blockers with drawing the attention of the Eagles’ big blocker at the net, opening up seams for herself and the other Lakewood hitters outside. Viking head coach Kellie Rowland was also 'very pleased with her team’s defense both at the net and in the back row. Sophomore middle block­ Maple Valley sophomore Emma Franklin rises up to er Alivia Benedict, sopho­ hit an attack against Perry Saturday during the GLAC more middle Breanna Tournament at Olivet High School. Bremer) (Photo by Brett Continued next page �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 31, 2015 — Page 7 libero, senior outside hitter Karly Morris. Wickerink and junior middle Shellenbarger did her Lisa Hewitt all had moments usual excellentjob ofputting to shine at the net Saturday. teammates in good positions, Benedict had a team-high finishing with 24 assists. five blocks in the match and “They played very well in Hewitt added three. the beginning, then they got Wickerink ended the match a little frustrated with them­ with six kills. selves and made some mis­ “We picked up balls that takes,” Olivet head coach we touched fairly easily, and Kelly Offrink said of her we were touching a lot of girls. “Obviously, Lakewood balls at the net,” Rowland took advantage ofthat. We’re said. “We’ve really been just going to focus and get working on blocking, not ready for districts.” mishandling a block and not The Eagles finish second blocking where the ball is to the Vikings in the league not, things like that. That has for the second year in a row. improved tremendously. Olivet reached the cham­ What else improved with the pionship match with wins Olivet match, we seemed to over Lansing Christian and get in system better. We have Leslie. The Eagles topped to speed that tempo up to go Lansing Christian 25-18, far. That was good.” 25-22, 25-20 in their semifi­ “(Olivet) was very fired nal. up, and that is exactly how Lakewood topped our match went here when Stockbridge 25-5,25-7,25-4 we played them the first in its semifinal match. time. What we did was, we Stockbridge started its day just touched so many more at the tournament by scoring balls at the net. Especially by a 22-25,25-22, 25-28,25-19 the third game, we knew over Maple Valley in the where they were going. It opening round. In consola­ forces teams to try to tip the tion, the Lions were downed ball and Karly Morris of by Perry 25-19,25-23,25-19. course, she’s not going to let The Lions were better in a tip fall. She really played their match with the Panthers, tough.” having fallen 3-0 to them Junior libero Katelin during the conference duals, Senneker continued to round but it was a rough match with into form in the back row, the Ramblers who they’d leading Lakewood with 11 beaten 3-0 in their previous digs. Lakewood also got ten conference meeting. digs from junior setter Gabie Rachel Morris led the Shellenbarger, seven from Lions for the day at the net sophomore defensive spe­ with 13 kills and 35 blocks. cialist Katelynn Kietzman She also had a team-high and six from their former three aces. Teammate Emma From previous page Franklin chipped in four blocks. Michaela Johnson added eight kills and Megan Bonney six. Taylor Medina, led the Lions in digs with 28. Johnson had 11 digs and Emily Morris ten. Brooklyn Scott put up 23 assists in the two matches for the Lions, while also adding two kills and seven digs. The Lions scored a 3-0 win over visiting Bellevue Tuesday. Scott had six kills to go with 12 assists and five digs in another fine perfor­ mance. Rachel Morris had four kills and Johnson three. Emily Morris led the Lions with seven digs, and Johnson and Medina had five each. Hastings downed the visit­ ing Lions 25-20, 25-15 in a non-conference dual Thursday. Johnson had four kills and Bonney three to lead the Lion attack. Johnson also added five digs. Medina led Maple Valley with eight digs. Scott had six assists. The postseason starts for the Lions Wednesday when they will take on GalesburgAugusta in the Class C District Semifinals at Springport High School. Delton Kellogg and Dansville meet in the district’s only opening round match Maple Valley sophomore setter Brooklyn Scott passes the ball during her team's match with Perry Saturday at Olivet High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Monday, with the winner of that match advancing to face the host Spartans in the other semifinal Wednesday. Call for Maple Valley Hews classified ads 269-945-9554 ar 1-866-876-7685 site ridikfa ttiliti tOU, jrr aStrij Milting fat WpMbiiii tml Ik tawn1? 111,51, Ik liter. —aftofauai ■ HHaiteKB |H KliiiWfe4 B iW l® juplei®' Senior 0* imiiilr*''- YOU DEPEND ON US ■K DEPEND ON YOU! Our voluntary subscription - r Please Tell Us How We’re Doing! fundraising appeal has been . a gratifying and humbling experience. 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(“MERS”), solely as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and assigns, Mortgagee, orgagee, dated ae May ay 22,, 2009,, and recorded on June 1, 2009, in Document No. 20090601-0005720, and assigned by said mortgagee to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, as assigned, Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Thirty-Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars and Three Cents ($37,327.03), including interest at 5.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained i said mortgage and the statute in in such case made and provided, no­ tice is hereby given that said mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, At the East doors of the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Michigan, at 01:00 PM o’clock, on November 12,2015 Said premises are located in Barry County, Michigan and are described as: Parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West described as: beginning at a point on the North line of Section 29, Town 2 North, Range 9 West, distant South 86 degrees 07 minutes 54 seconds East 828.50 feet from the North 1/4 post of said Section 29; said point being the intersection of said North section line with the centerline of highway M-43; thence South .86 de­ grees 07 minutes 54 seconds East along said North Section line 211.95 feet; thence South 02 degrees 48 minutes 58 seconds West parallel, with the East line of the West 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of said Section 29 a distance of 166.00 feet; thence South 83 degrees 42 minutes 11 seconds West 348.10 feet to the Southeasterly right-of-way line of highway M-43; thence North 49 de­ grees 33 minutes 08 seconds West 33.00 feet to the centerline of said highway M-43; thence North 40 de­ grees 26 minutes 34 seconds East along said centerline 258.68 feet to the.point of beginning. 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Please call 517-852-9479 or 269-758-3596 T EMPUR-PEDIC - ORECK • AMANA -SERTA • Fall parent /teacher conferences by Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon We are excited once again to offer, a scheduled conference with your child’s teacher next week on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 4 and 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. in each school build­ ing. We are now asking all parents to go to the Maple Valley website, www.mvs.kl2.mi.us, choose your child’s school,l, then under the “News,” click on the “Schedule Conferences” link. This is for all school buildings. Last year we used a software program called PTC Fast to schedule students in grades six to 12. This year we have set up the program for Fuller Street and Maplewood School to ensure all parents have time with their child’s teacher. In addition’, there will be the Annual Title I parent meeting at each building. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Fuller Street Elementary in the conference room and Thursday, Nov. 5, at Maplewood School in the conference room. Both meetings will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. All parents are invited to attend. . The purpose of this meeting is to provide information to parents about the Title 1 program. At the meeting we will: • Review the goals and purposes ofTitle 1. • Review the district Title 1 policy. • Review the district standards, curriculum, and assess­ ments. • Provide an opportunity for parents to offer suggestions and ask questions regarding Title 1 programs and activities. There will be a survey to fill out online to give us important feedback about the school district. Your input is very valuable, so please join us at these meetings. FRIG ID Al RE - LG - GE- ORECK • A MANA - G- GAS 628 W. Lawrence, Charlotte. 543-8332 ZC VISIT US ON THE WEB g WWW.RICHARDSAPPLIANCES.COM fY Starting m 2 ■D C 31 TJ m o O was and mailed to all princi­ pal residence exemptions property owners in Eaton County in September. The guide provides real .property taxpayers a comprehensive, but easy-to-understand explanation of how taxes are collected and what their money goes toward, said Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson. The pamphlet includes information on taxable val­ ues, state equalized values, principal residence exemp­ tions, delinquent taxes, vet­ eran’s exemptions, and more. “Folks throughout the county have indicated they would like a better under­ standing ofhow the property .tax system works. This brochure is a good tool for local treasurers, trustees, and com­ missioners to help residents better understand their prop­ erty tax bills,” Said Robinson. A copy of the brochure can be downloaded at the Eaton County treasury web­ si site at www.eatoncountytreasurer.org. A small supply can be ordered from the treasurer’s office by calling 517­ 543-4262. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal 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, 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. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ tion 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 num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. FRIGIDAIRE $399" o 31 rri o X �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, October 31,2015 — Page 9 »***<; 2*^ BE?*'* K-*^ M ^laqiip. M* ®W H ®! k Jni i ^■■Whaii ItKl Ikqlkiik aamutiiii tstajtea nalatafc na^ME'j aitofUiiK >wia» ■*' nrtrta*1* [jfljgutoiiW fi st «ak^J ak^J �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 31,2015 Memories of the Past Former editor realized potential of state’s fruit crop long ago This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Oct. 29, 1985. She wrote: The following is the fifth installment ofa series of "letters home" written by the late Len W. Feighner, edi­ tor-publisher of The Nashville News form 1888­ 1928, during a 1914 cross-country trip. Accompanied by his wife Stella, Feighner toured the South, Southwest and the West Coast before heading to the Northwest and home via Canada. At Los Angeles the Feighners were joined by their daughter, Vada. In this episode the News editor recounts their visits to Seattle and Spokane and his expedi­ tion into the ore mining dis­ tricts ofnorthern Idaho. Spokane, Wash. Feb. 24, 1914 Dear readers: We left Tacoma one beau­ tiful morning for Seattle, going up the Sound by boat. Mrs. Mills accompanied us to spend the day in Seattle. The trip up the Sound was very enjoyable, the weather being mild enough so that we spent most ofthe time out on deck, enjoying the beauties of the islands and the main­ land we were passing. Thousands of beautiful summer homes dot the shores, and in fact many peo­ ple live here all the year round, the climate being very equable and the various transportation lines giving regular service all the year. When we arrived at Seattle we found Mr. and Mrs. John H. Smith, their son C.L.J. and their daughters, Mrs. W.H. Milner and Miss Olivette awaiting us at the dock. These good old Nashville friends took us into their fold and made our stay in Seattle so thoroughly enjoyable that our time there was altogether too short. Mr. Smith is not in active business, but has many pri­ vate interests to look after which keeps him reasonably busy, while C.LJ. is the pub­ lisher of the UCT Transportation Guide, a pub­ lication similar to our Michigan railroad guiddonly more thorough and complete. The publication keeps him busy and is making him a good living and a neat sur­ plus every year. From The Desk of Jeff Hynes President Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. “Experience makes the difference” Fuel Facts PROPANE SAFETY IN THE DEER BLIND This month we will be discussing how to safely heat your deer blind with propane. More and more people each year are hunting from enclosed deer blinds and choosing to use propane to make there hunt more comfortable. When choosing to use propane as a heat source in a small enclosed area there are some precau­ tions you need to take. Most small propane heaters are vent free. This means the combustion of the propane is around 99%. These heaters are considered safe as a space heater. Please keep in mind when using vent free space heaters in a confined space that fresh air is required. This can be maintained by leaving a window open a small amount or by cutting vents into the side of the blind. If you are using a vent free propane heater and start to feel any symptoms of carbon monoxide, you should shut the heater off and open some windows for fresh air. Some symptoms of carbon monoxide are headache, dizziness and nausea. It is very importimport­ ant that hunters DO NOT try to spend the night in there blind with the heater on. Every year we read about hunters dying from car­ bon monoxide poisoning. Newer models of heaters are equipped with Oxygen Depletion Sensors (ODS). If you are using a heater that does not have an Oxygen Depletion Sensor built into it,t, we would recommend updating to a new space heater that has new­ er safety features. Mr. and Mrs. Smith live on Queen Anne Hill, a beau­ As a side trip from Spokane, Lea Feighner enjoyed an expedition with his brother tiful residential portion ofthe Irve into the ore-mining country of Northern Idaho, where they climbed mountains, city, while C.LJ. and his following creeks “to find a trail through the snow to some dark hole ... until your fat family have a beautiful sub­ friend panted for breath and got wobbly in the knees,” wrote Feighner to readers of urban home on the shores of The Nashville News. Lead, silver and copper were being mined, with traces of gold. Lake Washington, a magnifi­ Perhaps the brothers drank from a mountain stream as these two unidentified chaps cent freshwater lake lying are doing in an early photo from the Feighner collection. back on the city. The lake is now being connected by a ship Oregon and the cruiser pulled through the tunnel by old Michigan would wake up ship canal through Lake St. Louis, saw the old and electric engines. to the possibilities you have Union to the Sound, which new style submarines and In another place, where in the fruit line. You can raise will make it possible for saw the mammoth dry docks the railroad has to make a better apples in Michigan ocean-going vessels to come and numerous members of turn and there was no place than they can anywhere in into Lake Washington for Uncle Sam’s famous flock of on the sides of the hills, the the West, and they will sell at anchorage and will give flying vessels. “Horseshoe” tunnel goes into higher prices in the market. Seattle the largest and finest We called to see Carl the mountain and makes a But you must raise the right available waterfront of any Herrick, who is secretary to circuit, so that instead of varieties, you must care for city on the coast. the captain of the yards, but going through the mountain. your orchards properly and Mr. Milner and family he was at Seattle that day, so The train enters the tunnel you must sort and pack your have a beautiful modem we missed him. He is another and later emerges from the fruit as they do here. Within home in a fine part of the Nashville boy who is making same side of the mountain, a few years, you will be city, overlooking Lake good and has many friends in but headed in another direc­ doing it and the fellows who Washington. the yards, where he has been tion and considerably higher get into the game first will be Seattle is one of the most stationed for several years. up. the first to reap the benefits. beautiful cities we have yet We went from Seattle to Coming down out of the Farther down the valley, visited, but we are not going Spokane by way ofthe Great mountains into the vast val­ we run out of the fruit coun­ to move here until they Northern, through the ley of the Columbia, we try into an agricultural and install moving sidewalks to Cascade Mountains, where found ourselves in a great grazing country, but all these travel up and down the hills. we saw a whole country full and apparently prosperous lands have to be irrigated We thought San Francisco of magnificent scenery. We from wells, and the pumping, fruit country. and Tacoma had their ups climbed up and up through From the little town of which has to be done by gas­ and downs, but Seattle has great canyons and gorges Wenatchee, which has a pop­ oline engines, is expensive. I them faded. Seattle certainly among stately hills where the ulation of 5,500, there was don’t believe you Michigan has more perpendicular scen­ footfall of a rabbit or the flut­ shipped last season 32,000 farmers have much of an ery than any other place on ter of a pheasant’s wing car loads of fruit, of which idea of the natural advantag­ the map ... many of the might start a slide that would 25,000 car loads were apples. es you have over most ofthis streets are upright, no matter pile snow a hundred feet They raise beautiful apples Western country, yet agricul­ how many saloons and other deep into the bottom of a in this western country, in tural lands are much higher dives dot the way. One goes canyon ... In many places favored spots all through in price here than in Bany .up one hill and down another where water seeps out of the California, Oregon and County. If I was going into in about every block. It is a rocky walls of cliffs, the cold Washington, but they are not farming today, I should buy a picturesque city, busy and weather had formed sheets of there with the flavor of thriving, full of bustle and ice that glisten in the sun like Michigan fruit. Continued next page business, with lots ofrailroad the walls of a crystal palace. I wish you fanners ofgood and water shipping and con­ Snow was piled in fantastic siderable manufacturing, but form on rocks and trees so it needs a whole lot of flat­ that every moment brought tening out before a fat man new and delightful surprises can travel around it much on of beauty. foot, with any degree of These visions were fre­ comfort. quently shut out from view Wednesday, Coy Smith, since we were enclosed in known to nearly everybody snow sheds that have been in Seattle as “Lou” Smith, constructed in many places took us to his home across through the hills, or when we Lake Washington for lunctr, traversed many tunnels. One and we passed a most of these tunnels was three delightful day. Thursday, Mr. rhiles long, and to prevent Smith and myselftook a boat the smoke ofthe locomotives and went to Bremerton, from making it disagreeable where we visited the Navy for the passengers. 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With the prices where they are, every bushel counts. fW) MOBILE ROOF-OVER SYSTEM www.mobilehomeroofsmi.com Please Contact Nick at ,„ (517) 861-9953 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 31,2015 — Page 11 Eagles almost upset Leslie ladies at league meet B *% S: "’’Mb S*i» **hWk *hk *W ’" Wjirii ■tft.^'tokihtik P’tokjRfaiik ^fatoBffclni IMtfto ’t»Mfttaw ijifci^jtoig mu s^gnjhilb ! W® toi tot ti It ra iiRi.iaiitp. I Rtf iHtohltite^ cun- totHwtpt I. tom iiifajA ■£ffl ins tot ndtfi itfita WltiBtS cue antotraurt n nb gu Mltokit*i^ irei iptfctoib g to felil®?5:® t!Kd wswW^ t«rt^ The Olivet girls nearly .25:58.77. whole race,” Blakely said. pulled off the upset, but the Blakely was especially “He kept his pace and nearly Blackhawks held on. pleased with the performance went under 19 minutes and Leslie’s varsity girls’ cross of the senior, Scharder, who still ran a personal best time.” country team came into the stepped up to fill that third Maple Valley also had Greater Lansing Activities scoring spot for the team. Wyatt Baird 41st in 20:22.00 Conference Championship it The Stockbridge boys fin­ and Nathan Baird 45th in hosted having won each of ished their sweep of the 21:27.66. the first two conference jam­ league races by winning The Lions’ Dawson Gusey borees, the first by 30 points Saturday with 31 points. was sixth for his team in a over runner-up Olivet and the Lansing Christian was sec­ personal record time of second by 27 points. ond in the boys' meet with 62 21:53.85, placing 48th over­ The Eagles cut that gap to points, followed by Perry 85, all. three Saturday, putting six Leslie 86, Olivet 119, Stockbridge had the two Memories Stella Feighner (left) and her husband, Len (fifth from left) and daughter girls in the top 13. The first Lakewood 148 and Maple fastest guys Saturday, both Vada (standing in front of her father) in this circa-1905 photo were royally entertained six Olivet girls were across Valley 161. juniors. Jake Chapman won by relatives and former Nashville friends in Seattle and Spokane during a 1914 visit. the finish line before Leslie, Lakewood senior Grant the race in 16:33.89 and Seattle is a beautiful and thriving city, concluded the Nashville News edition, but too which came into the meet Patrick earned all-conference teammate Alan Baird was hilly. It “certainly has more perpendicular scenery than any other place on the map.” seventh He found Spokane undergoing “very hard times” due to a too-rapid growth for the rranked Dainviseionse 3v,enhtadin the state in honors by placing 17th in second in 16:45.97. its fifth run18: 20.59. Leslie sophomore Devin surrounding country, but predicted a better future for the city. . ner in. Blakely said her top two Gibbs was third in 16:56.52, Leslie was just a little bet- runners were a little disap- just ahead of Lansing are gradually dropping out. only recently under modem ter at the front of the pack to pointed to just miss the top Christian senior Andrew From previous page Spokane will be a bully town methods some of the aban-hold on for the win. The 21. Logan Valiquette led the Carlock who came in fourth inside of five years if the doned veins have been Blackhawks finished with 40 Lions in 24th place with a at 16:56.97. farm in good old Michigan. We arrived in Spokane at 9 Supreme Court will give it an re-opened and are being prof-points to the Eagles’ 43. time of 19:00.56. Teammate A fifth guy finished in bet­ o’clock in the evening and even break with the coast itably worked. Stockbridge was third with Jacob Brighton was 27th in ter than 17 minutes, found my brother Irve wait­ cities in the famous freight Many men have realized 110 points, followed by 19: 08.48. Stockbridge senior Jack fortunes in ing for us. He took us out to rate cases now awaiting a immense i f i the h sec­- Lansing Christian 111, Perry Not too far behind that Youngblood, who set a new tion and many more are “on 116, Lakewood 139 and duo, With his best time ever, PR with his time of 16:58.80. his pleasant home on the hills decision. Tuesday morning, the their way.” It is a great game, Maple Valley 171. in the south part of town, a was junior Drew Allen. The very pleasant residential sec­ 17th, Irve and I started for a in which the wise ones, the Stockbridge senior Taylor Lions’ number three was tion, where we have been trip through the Coeur D’ ones who study the condi- Machette was the individual 29th in 19:22.68. entertained during our stay in Alene mining district of tions and know their busi­ champion in the girls’ race, “(Drew) looked solid the the city. We have also met Northern Idaho ... We went ness, win out, while those finishing in 20:08.84. The Mr. and Mrs. M.W. Smith, by train to Amaco, by boat who fall are by little any top three finishers were all formerly of Nashville and across Coeur D’ Alene Lake worse off ff than h before. bf . seniors, with Perry’s Katie Mr. and Mrs. Fred Emery, to Harrison, by train to Wallace, which is the Figueras second in a personal formerly of Charlotte, who Wallace, the big central town county seat, is a vigorous record time of 20:133.91 and have helped to make our stay of the district, then on to town of about 5,000 or 6,000 Leslie’s Haley Dack third in Mullan, where we camped population. It was nearly 20:30.79. here very pleasant. Spokane is a very hand­ for the night. This town of wiped out by forest fires in Olivet’s leader was junior some and interesting city, but Mullan is a typical western, 1910, but that didn’t stop it Teona Feldpausch, who was is just now going through a mining town, but recently any. Nearly everybody in fourth in a personal record 1 spell of very hard times. The purged of its most undesir­ Wallace and Mullan owns time of 20:35.57. trouble is that the town has able features and comingg mining stock. Even the labor­ Maple Valley’s leader, 234 North Main Street, Nashville, MI, 49073 grown too fast for the sur­ under the reign of law and ing men invest their little freshman Cassie'Linn, also 517-588-8585 • fb FishyFlowers&Gifts rounding country and is now order. It is the very heart of savings in whatever stock ran a personal record time under the necessity Of mark­ the richest portion of the looks good to them. Some Saturday at Leslie. She was ing time until the country Coeur D’ Alenes, with pro­ spectacular winnings have 27th in 24:11.74. MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVE NEEDS catches up with it. In the ducing mines and many more been made by just this class “The girls did really well meantime, those firms that good prospects on every of men, where an original in light of seeing the course investment of a few hundred for the first time,” Maple are strong enough financially hand. We climbed up into the dollars has made its owner Valley head coach Tiffany to weather the stress are for­ tunate, while the weak ones mountains, visited mines and rich^ Every little while some- Blakely said. From Genera/ Maintenance prospects, followed through thing of this sort happens, The Lion ladies also had to Performance and the snow to some dark hole and it keeps the excitement Katie Cheeseman 33rd in Off-Road Parts into the mountainside, until up to fever heat all of the 24:44.86, Payton Schrader EWING your fat friend panted for time. 34th in 25:04.34, Carlee breath and got wobbly in the We returned from the min-Allen 38th in 25:38.60 and WELL 130 S. Main St., Vermontville knees. All day Wednesday ing district by train to Hannah McGlocklin 39th in Mon.-Frf. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 DRILLING we put in looking around the Harrison, a town perched on mines and the mills ... The a big pile of rock at the head INC. mills are enormous struc­ of Coeur D’ Alene Lake, tures, built up on the sides of thence by interurban to OFFERING COMPLETE the mountain. The rock or Spokane, through the pros­ WATER & WELL ore is dumped into bins at the perous Spokane Valley, made DRILLING & PUMP top of the hill, goes through fertile by irrigation. The Spokane River is a SALES & SERVICE huge crushers, past sorters, through grinders, over shak­ beautiful stream that furnish­ 4” TO 12” WELLS ing tables that separate the es wonderful water power * Residential metals from each other until and lighting plants and joins • Commercial it finally drops into bins the Columbia a hundred • Farm ready for shipment to the miles below. smelters. Well, I have to stop, on We stock a complete line of... The mines of the Coeur D’ account of space and time * Pumps * Tanks Alene are already lead-silver limit, although there’s a lot * Plastic & Steel Pipe propositions, some of them more I would like to say to * Other Well Suppli containing a large amount of you if I had you here. Under WE OWN OUR OWN copper. Nearly all of them the circumstances, I will EQUIPMENT & DO have traces of gold but very have to leave it to your imag­ OUR OWN WORK. few of them show enough ination. Richard Ewing gold to be worth considering. We leave here tomorrow Owner They are much more of a for Seattle, Victoria and GRAVEL WELLS stable proposition however, Vancouver, then to Blaine, A SPECIALTY than gold mining, for veins Wash., for a brief sojourn, Estimates Available of gold usually “peter out” then we head east for after a brief time, whereas no Nashville, Michigan, and old one has ever yet gone deep friends. And mighty glad I enough to find the bottom of will be to see you, too. Fike the ore in this district. At a (517) 726-0088 (To be continued) certain depth, it may be 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW unprofitable to mine it and VERMONTVILLE Paid For By Gary White To Eliminate Foolish Actions And bring it to the surface, but the Now accepting vein of ore is never lost and Wasteful Spending Of Taxpayers Hard Earned Dollars. Save 20% on Fall Decor Fia/iu Ffiou/eftA, & G$a ACE AUTO REPAIR& 517-726-1500 MasterCard & Visa �Page 12 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, October 31,2015 66> WE LOVE WHERE HE LIVE! NASHVILLE THANH VOU to the Barry Community Foundation for aiuarding 5-51000 grants to our community! CONGRATULATIONS NASHVILLE! Local businesses supporting each other Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Daniels Funeral Home Eaton Federal Savings Bank Envy Salon Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping Friends of Putnam District Library Good Time Pizza Great Northern Bowhunting Co. Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric, Inc. Hometown Lumber & Hardware Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Maple Valley Pharmacy MOO-ville Creamery Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet Murray's Asphalt Musser's Service & Auto Sales Nashville Family Dentistry Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe Above arejustsome ofthe familiarfaces from the Nashville community who attended the Barry CommunityFoundation 400 Club 20th Anniversary Celebration on October22. backrow/ieft Ryan Rosin, Chris Ewing, Becky Ewing, Shauna Swantek, Kayla Thornton, Savannah Shilton, Nancy Fancher, Tina Westendorp frontrow/left: Heather Rosin, Holly Rosin, Alexis Steele, Laura Scott, Kimberly Rodriguez, Anna Brooke Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Thanhs to all mho represented our community and the Nashville Route 66 Business District with your brainstorming efforts, ideas and hard morh in applying for these and other grants! Grants awarded were: PAUL HENRY TRAIL SIGNAGE PROJECT—Diane Davis COMMUNITY COLLECTION CUBE AND TOOL LENDING SHED—Putnam District Library Teens HAND IN HAND COMMUNITY MURAL—Holly Rosin in partnership with Fishy Flowers & Putnam District Library RIVER ACCESS SIGNAGE—Allison Avery, Abby Mater, Sam McNeill & Lori McNeill (with kayaking research by Jeremy Rasey & Kimberly Rodriguez, and special thanks to all.those "extras" who appeared in our video!) BRIDGE LIGHTING—Allison Avery, Abby Mater,.Julia Mater, Sam McNeill & Lori McNeill UPCOMING EVENTS To share community events on this page, email info by November 7 for consideration to: nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. Trumble Agency, Inc. Two J's Wheeler's Marine Service SUPPORTING MEMBERS Country Kettle Cafe Grace Community Church Green Light Driving School LLC Hamiltons Taxidermy Hummell's Body Shop J-Ad Graphics, Ina Janette's Bunkhouse Main Street Salon Maple Grove Upholstery Maple Valley Schools Nashville Baptist Church Pash Performance’ Seasonal Co-op K Simply Sweet Bakery Smalltown Computers The Revue—Nashville Community Theatre WBCH A proud partner of the Barry County Chamber ofCommerce FRIENDS OF PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY MEETING—November 10 @ 6:30p—New members welcome! MAPLEVALLEY HIGH SCHOOL THEATER PRESENTS ‘'LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"— November 12 & 13 @ 7p, November 14 @ 2p and 7p— Come support our talented MVHS students as they perform this fantastic, hilarious and entertaining musical! General admission: $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 45, November 7, 2015 Sabrina Nelson is about to meet her doom in a scene from “Little Shop of Horrors.” Attempting a rescue are (from left) Carson Husselback and Lucas Miller. tittle Shop of Horrors' opens Thursday A man-eating plant named Audrey II takes center stage in the musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors.” Students from Maple Valley High School under the direction of Julie Nelson are putting the finishing touches on the show. Performances will be in the high school auditorium Thursday, Friday and Chorus members, Grace Guernsey (from left), Zandra Siple and Catie Eldridge in a Saturday, Nov. 12, 13 and 14 scene from “Little Shop of Horrors.” at 7 p.m. There will be a/natinee Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for general admission and $5 for stu­ dents and seniors. Coats for Kids drive revs up in Maple Valley The annual Coats for Kids drive is underway. The Maple Valley Community Center of Hope (MVCCOH) has teamed up with the Maple Valley School district to ensure all kids from kin­ dergarten to 12th grade will be warm this winter season. “With the hard Michigan winters, and still hard eco­ nomic times for some fami­ lies, we are finding more and more children and adults^ are without coats,” said organizer Jim Yost. Community members may dohate gently used clean coats, snow pants, gloves, hats and boots at several locations in Nashville and Vermontville. Nashville locations are the MVCCOH, 233 North Main St; Grace Church, 8950 M-79 Highway; United Methodist Church, 210 Washington St; Nashville Baptist Church, 304 Phillips St; Jim Yost Group-Northern Mortgage Services, 230 N. Main St; Maple Valley Pharmacy, 219 N. Main St; Fuller Street Elementary, 251 Fuller St. Vermontville drop-offs are the Vermontville Bible Church, 250 N. Main St; Maplewood School, 170 Seminary St; Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School and Pathways High School, 11090 Nashville Highway. The Maple Valley Elementary PTO is collect­ ing at Maplewood Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. “It is so nice finding out that so many people are excited about the coat drive this year,” said Yost. “Together, our goal is to make sure no child or adult will be without a coat in our Maple Valley community in 2015-16.” Rep. Barrett invites residents to a conversation State Representative Tom Barrett will host in-district office hours this month to meet with residents and dis­ cuss state and local issues. “Office hours give me a chance to hear what my constituents are most con­ cerned about and are a great opportunity to connect with residents I have not met before,” said Barrett. Residents are invited to join Barrett at the following times and locations: • Monday, Nov. 16, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Lisa’s Cafe, 174 S. Main St. in Vermontville or 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Riverside Cafe, 420 E. Capitol Ave. in Bellevue • Tuesday, Nov. 17, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Joe’s Gizzard City, 12 W. Main St. in Potterville or from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Faye’s Evelyn Bay, 134 Cochran, Ave. in Charlotte. • Wednesday, Nov. 18, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Maybelle’s Cafe, 214B S. Bridge St. in Grand Ledge or 10 to 11:30 am. at Dimitri’s, 6334 W. Saginaw Highway in Lansing. No appointments are nec­ essary. Those unable to attend can contact Barrett’s office by phone, 517-373­ 0853 or by email at TomBarrett@house .mi .gov. From Pathways to Pierce Cedar Creek The Pathways students from Maple Valley Schools went on a field trip to Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in October. Staff members Trent Harvey and Jeff Fisher accompanied the class. They toured the grounds and learned about the ecological systems and the environment. • Hardest hit foreclosure assistance program to end Dec. 31 • Peas in a Pod children have visit from fire department • MVAA call center connects veterans with benefits, resources • Two Lions set new personal records at regional race________________ 1 �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, November 7,2015 Hardest hit foreclosure assistance program to end Dec. 31 Homeowners facing tax foreclosure have until Dec. 31 to apply for assistance from the Michigan Housing and DevelopmentAuthority’s Hardest Hit, Step Forward Michigan program. Hardest Hit, Step Forward Michigan was created to help people avoid foreclo­ sure. Up to $30,000 in delin­ quent tax assistance is avail­ able to qualified applicants. “This has been a very suc­ cessful program for us in Eaton County,” said Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson. “Since 2013 we’ve helped more than 46 homeowners receive more than $196,000 in tax assis­ tance. This is not a bailout or give-away. Assistance is for­ given over a five-year peri­ od. Funds from this program came from the national set­ tlement banks made in the mortgage disaster lawsuit with the federal government. But the program is out of money so folks facing fore­ closure because of delin­ quent taxes should seek assistance right away,” said Robinson. “I’d like to see as many Eaton County people benefit from this program as possible. Our biggest prob­ lem is that people wait too long before asking for help.” Free qualification coun­ seling and guidance in apply­ ing for Hardest Hit, Step Forward assistance is avail­ able through Housing Resource Center ofMichigan in Delta Township, 1-866­ 400-9164 (on the web at www.hrcmi.org), or Housing Services of Eaton County in Charlotte, 517-541-1180 (on the web at www.housingservicesec.org). Both organiza­ tions are collaborating with the treasurer’s office. The county treasurer is custodian of all county funds. By Michigan statute, the treasurer also records county revenue, collects delinquent property taxes, manages property forfeitures and foreclosures, is the cus­ todian of all property tax rolls and certifications, and manages the issuance of dog licenses in Eaton County. Robinson also serves on the Eaton County Elections Commission, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and is chairperson for the county’s Property Assessment Clean Energy district. For more informa­ Allen Musser hosts session oh beginning automobile maintenance for Putnam tion on foreclosure assis­ District Library in 2014. A new session (Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m.) is expected tance, go to www.eatoncoun- to be just as good, said Director Shauna Swantek. (Photo provided) tytreasurer.org. \ Olivet schools lockdown update Fall parent /teacher conferences The Olivet school district notified the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department of a communication they received which contained information of a possible, threat to the safety and security of students and staff Thursday, Nov. 5. deputies Uniformed responded to the schools, which the district had placed on building lockdown status. Detectives began an investigation to determine the source of the threatening communication and were able to identify a suspect believed to be responsible. As a result, the district has resumed normal operations Friday, Nov. 6. Detectives are continuing the investigation and will be forwarding the results to the Eaton County Prosecutors Office for potential charges on the juvenile suspect, who does not attend Olivet Schools or reside in the district. by Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon We are excited once again to offer a scheduled conference with your child’s teacher next week on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 4 and 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. in each school build­ ing. We are now asking all parents to go to the Maple Valley wese, website, www.vs.us www.mvsJkl2jni.us,, coose choose you your cchild’ss scoo, school, then under the “News,” click on the “Schedule Conferences” link. This is for all school buildings. Last year we used a Software program called PTC Fast to schedule students in grades six to 12. This year we have set up the program for Fuller Street and Maplewood School to ensure all parents have time with their child’s teacher. In addition, there -will be the Annual Title I parent meeting at each building. On Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Fuller Street Elementary in the conference room and Thursday, Nov. 5, at Maplewood School in the conference room. Both meetings will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. All parents are invited to attend. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information to parents about the Title 1 program. At the meeting we will: • Review the goals and purposes ofTitle 1. • Review the district Title 1 policy. • Review the district standards, curriculum, and assessments. • Provide an opportunity for parents to offer suggestions and ask questions regarding Title 1 programs and activities. There will be a survey to fill out online to give us important Maple Valley Junior High feedback about the school district. Your input is very valuable, School staff and students so please join us at these meetings. invite veterans to a celebra­ tion in their honor at 1 pjn. Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the junior/sehior high school gymnasium. There will be music, presentations and speeches with a reception following in room G-5. All veterans, friends and family members are.invited. For more information, con­ tact organizer Dennis Vanderhoef, 517-852-9275. Calling all veterans Buy any 2 instock products or tools GET 1 FREE! of equal or lesser value 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance Winterizing a vehicle workshop will be Thursday Local residents can be pre­ pared this winter as Allen Musser of Musser’s Service Station in Nashville walks through different steps to winterize a vehicle. This workshop, geared toward the beginner mechanic, will pro­ vide participants with hands on< learning experience. Offered as a Community Education partnership with Putnam District Library, the focus will be on the importance of belt, blade, filter, tire, heater maintenance and much more. Allen Musser, an ASE-certified and Master State Certified Automobile Technician, offers his knowledge freely and in simple barry County terms for the vehicle mainte­ nance novice. Interested par­ ticipants should meet at Musser’s Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Also this week will be the final Own the Night for teens Monday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Any teen in grades sixth to 12th grade is invited as well as graduates who once attended. There will be pizza, treats, and a walk down memory lane. Tuesday from 3:30 to 7 pjn. makers of all ages are invited to create at “the library’s Maker Lab. Thisweek will be a mystery build­ ing activity. At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, the quarterly meet- ing of the Friends of the Library welcomes new and returning volunteers. Wednesday at 11 a.m., Read with Me story time will meet to celebrate Veterans Day. Preschoolers and their caregivers should celebrate by wearing red, white and blue. Thursday afternoon from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. is Pokemon trading hour. For more information on the library’s programs and services, visit 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 pjn. or check the website, www.putnamlib.org. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menn Monday, Nov. 9 Tilapia, baked potato, Prince Charles blend, mandarin oranges, bread/ roll. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Sloppy Jo, potato wedges, coleslaw, sliced peaches, bun. Wednesday, Nov. 11 COA is closed in observance ofVeteran’s Day. Thursday, Nov. 12 Spaghetti with sauce, meatballs, tossed salad, chunky applesauce; Texas toast. Friday, Nov. 13 Oven fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, com, apple. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Nov. 9 Sliced ham with Provolone cheese, potato salad, applesauce, bread. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Chicken salad, pickled beets, fruit cup, bread. Wednesday, Noy. 11 COA is closed in . observance ofVeteran’s Day. Thursday, Nov. 12 Zesty chicken spinach salad, pineapple, paste salad. Friday, Nov. 13 Cheese cubes with club crackers, pea and cheese salad, tropical fruit, pastry crisp. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Nov. 9 Tilapia, brown and wild rice, peas, carrots, fruit cup. Tuesday, Nov. 10 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, orange, bread/roll. Wednesday, Nov. 11 COA is closed in observance ofVeteran’s Day. Thursday, Nov. 12 Spaghetti with sauce, meatballs, mixed Vegetables, chunky applesauce. Friday, Nov. 13 Chicken tenders, roasted potatoes, green beans, fruit cup, cookie. Activities Calendar Monday, Nov. 9 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Tai Chi 10 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Painting Group 1 pjn. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Tiesday, Nov. 10 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9:30 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1-2 pjn.; Zumba 5:15 pjn. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 COA closed in observance of Veteran’s Day. Thursday, Noy. 12 - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; Parkinson’s Support 5 p.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville: TV Time; Dominoes 10:30'a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 7,2015 — Page 3 MVAA call center connects Long-sought road funding veterans with benefits, resources package sent on to governor Whether they are seeking answers to benefits ques­ tions, assistance with home repairs or other financial emergencies or simply need a copy of a misplaced DD-214, Michigan veterans can find all these resources and more with just one phone call to 800-MICH-VET. In fact, nearly 20,000 vet­ erans and their family mem­ bers have made the call to 800-MICH-VET since the launch of the Michigan Veteran Resource Service Center in September 2014, connecting with information, resources and support as they transition through each chap­ ter of their lives. “Our agency’s mission is to connect Michigan veterans with the services and benefits they have earned through their service, and the MVR$C provides 24/7 access to'the advice and .assistance veter- . ans need to be successful in their civilian lives,” said Jeff Barnes, director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. “Through 800-MICH-VET, veterans and their families can con­ nect with a friendly, knowl­ edgeable call center agent who will help them break down the barriers that stand in their way.” Seven MVAA service cen­ ter agents staffthe call center during business hours, all of whom are veterans or a fami­ ly member of a veteran. Michigan 2-1-1 agents take calls on nights and weekends, ensuring that no matter when a veteran or family member calls, someone will be there to answer and help. Since its creation, the MVRSC has averaged nearly 1,500 calls each month. The top five requests are for ben­ efits information, home or roof repairs, homelessness assistance, financial assis­ tance and information on Michigan’s property tax exemption for 100 percent disabled veterans. In addition to the nearly 20,000 incoming calls for information and assistance, call center agents have also made 3300 follow-up calls to .veterans jo ensure they, have successfully connected with resources and services. More than 7,000 DD-214 discharge papers have also -been processed through the MVRSC, which can be used to file for federal benefits, apply for the veteran desig­ nation on state driver’s licenses, access discounts and receive military funeral honors. “There are so organiza­ tions who want to help veter­ ans, but when a veteran is in need they often aren’t sure where to turn,” Barnes said. “But with one call to one agency, veterans can connect with employers that under­ stand the value oftheir skills, colleges that are coihmitted to supporting them on cam­ pus, local services, state resources, federal benefits and much more.” To ensure that transition­ ing veterans do not miss out on the services and benefits they’ve earned, the MVRSC recently began sending out a “Welcome Home” letter, introducing them to the agen­ cy and connecting them with the support they need to make the most oftheir transi­ tion back into civilian life. And for veterans who do sign up for the driver’s license designation, the MVRSC has also sent out more than 50,000 letters informing veterans ' -of 800-MICH-VET as well as available benefits and resources. The MVRSC is a collabo­ rative partnership betweeq the MVAA . and Michigan 2-1-1, providing information about veteran-specific and statewide programs as well as a warm hand-off to local veterans service offices, ben­ efits counselors and commu­ nity organizations. Learn more at MichiganVeterans.com or call 800-MICH-VET (800­ 642-4838). Health insurance open enrollment underway Open enrollment for health insurance on the Marketplace began Nov. 1 and runs until Jan. 31,2016. Consumers have until Dec. 15 to renew their coverage or enroll in a plan in order for their coverage to begin on Jan. 1. There are three ways to apply: through Healthcare, gov, by calling the Marketplace call center at 800-318-2596, or with the help of a certified application counselor or navigator. The Barry-Eaton District Health Department has staff available who can help resi­ dents understand the range of affordable and accessible options. For in-person assis­ tance, call 517-541-2696 to speak with a BEDHD certi­ fied application counselor. “Michigan residents need HofweCooldn' /JackS-Judy's \ ^Country Kettle afe. Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM-8PM 15863 to know just one thing as health insurance enrollment gets underway: It’s easy -to get covered and stay cov­ ered,” said Colette Scrimger, BEDHD health officer. “Free in-person assistance is available, and new plans and programs such as the Healthy Michigan Plan can make health insurance affordable. Anyone who already has health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace should stay cov­ ered by renewing their cover­ age. Anyone who doesn’t have health insurance needs to get covered.” The health department staff also would like to remind residents about the following: • Anyone who already has coverage through the Healthy Friday Night Specials AH-You-Can-Eat Cod, Perch, Shrimp, Clam i Strips or Catfish Michigan Plan, Medicaid or MIChild must renew at least every year; they can look for information in the mail from the Michigan Department of Human Services about renewal. • Anyone with coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace can keep the same plan or shop for a new one. • Renewal must take place between Nov. 1 and Jan. 31, 2016, so it’s important to hot delay. • Anyone lacking health insurance must get covered. • Those who are uninsured should review options, check to see how much financial help is available and choose the coverage that meets their needs and fits their budget. • Visit Healthcare.gov to enroll or renew online. • Visit MICoverage.org to learn more about coverage options in Michigan. Featuring Prime Rib, ( BBQ Ribs, Roast Pork & Dressing GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. All dinners include Soup & Salad Bar Can 269-945-9554 for more information. Saturday Night Specials by Fran Faverman StaffWriter The basic outline of a road-funding package agreed to in conference committee is on its way to Gov. Rick Snyder for signature, said Rep. Mike Callton Thursday. The eight-bill package proposes beginning in the 2017 budget year to start raising money for roads, gradually reaching the goal of $1.2 billion annually in the 2021 budget year. Middleville resident and Callton staff member Nick Wake said that the $12 bil­ lion is broken down into $600 million in new money, and $600 million will come from reallocated funds. Asked about the diversion of funds to pay down some of the Michigan Transportation Fund bonds existing from the Gov. John Engler era, Wake said some Christmas ’ basket sign-up in Vermontville It’s time to sign up for a Christmas food basket, said Mary Fisher, representing the Vermontville Women’s Club. Sign-up is required by Saturday, Dec. 5, for pick-up Saturday, Dec. 19, from 9 to 11 a.m. Call 211 to sign up . money would be available for that but not the $800 mil­ lion earmarked in Proposal 1 last spring. The $600 million in new money comes from raising taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel. For the first time in almost 20 years, the two taxes will be equalized at 26 cents per gallon; for gasoline the increase is 7.3 cents and for diesel fuel the increase is 11 cents a gallon. Tax on diesel fuel will go from 15 cents to 26 cents per gallon. Callton said equalizing the two taxes was a goal in the negotiations. The second ele­ ment is an increase in vehi­ cle registration fees. Callton estimated the average motor­ ist will pay about $20 more a year for plates. “There are lots of things not to like about this pack­ age,” said Callton, adding “it is short on specifics. One thing to like is that all the money goes to roads.” He said Democrats were invited to participate in the negotiations but chose not to for their own reasons. “Nevertheless we did get it done,” he said. “Not to have gotten it done would have made the whole legisla­ ture look bad.” And as usual, the devil will be in the details; asked about objections attributed to Democrats that some needed projects would be sacrificed in the reallocation of funds, Callton said that will be interesting to see. Adding a historical note of his own, he quoted Bismarck’s famous remark that there are two things one does not to watch bein g made: sausage and legisla­ tion. “That certainly applies here,” said Callton. 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Posing with their creations are (from left) Seth Gurd, Cameron Meyers, Jacob Brighton, Zandra Siple, Austin Hartwell, Chloe Hicks, Jacqueline Rosenberg, Bryson Massie, Valentin Weckesser, Jasmine VanTyle, Tayley Histed, Erin French, Brittany Flory and Dominique Visser. College week recap Maple Valley students Fire safety is taught at Peas in a Pod (from left) Jocelyn Miller (teacher), Kale Keiffer, spent this past week in colBraiden DePyper, Parker Cripe, Orrin Reid, Kayson Burkes, Karlee Davis, Aubrey lege related events in order to Starks, Raegan Jones, Kaleb Denton, Klarie Keiffer, Sarah Grinage (teacher) is hold-create a college going culture. Senior students were ing Cullen Murray. given the opportunity to fill out applications during their English classes. Dawn Yager, senior high counselor and Shelby Klebs, college advis­ er along with a representative from Kellogg Community College assisted students and answered questions. Seniors and underclassmen competed in a scavenger hunt Monday. Tuesday was col­ lege application make-up day and Wednesday the seniors treat for participating in the had seminars where they met events. with Klebs, an admissions Art students worked on representative from Olivet painting college themed College, and the director of pumpkins which were voted financial aid from KCC on on during lunch. The first the topics of college essays, place winners were Jackie scholarships, and the filing Mater and Kaylee Wells who the Free Application for received $25 gift cards to Federal Student Aid. Good Time Pizza. The sec­ A second college applica­ ond place winner, Jackie tion make-up day was held Rosenberg, received a Thursday and Friday a mili­ Central Michigan University tary recruiter spoke with stu­ flag. dents about military options. All seniors were entered to Students were given college win two gas cards. The win­ themed cupcakes from ners were Anjelica Proctor Simply Sweet Bakery as a and Wyatt Ledford. Willcutt returns from studying abroad at University of Dallas’ Rome campus Zachary Willcutt, a University of Dallas student from Nashville, spent the 2015 spring semester study­ ing abroad at the University’s 12-acre Eugene Constantin Campus just outside Rome, Italy. Since 1970, University of Dallas students have had the opportunity, usually in their sophomore year, to spend a ^Nashville United Methodist Church’s^ /Annual Turkey Supper \\ Saturday, November 14, 2015 • 4:00-7:00pm ■ Comer of Washington & State Dinner includes: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, squash, cranberry salad, cole , slaw, rolls, drink and homemade pie Tickets: Adults...$8 5-12 ...$6 • 4 & under FREE |^.1S459 _ _____________ A Demonstrating the stop, drop and roll is Karter Hill. Helping him is Katie Hulsebos (teacher). Hill’s fellow classmates are (from left) Chessa Joppie, Lily Rosin, Wayne Hanson, Caydan Burpee, Ridge Loy, Olive Campbell, Jenna Sarah Willacker with Winegar (teacher). Nashville HSR. \EXPRES STOP . SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 15116 517-852-0868 You're In, You’re Out... You’re hV me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC semester in the “Eternal City” studying, traveling and experiencing the art, archi­ tecture, literature, philosophy and deeds that form the basis of Western civilization. In addition to taking study trips to locations like the Roman Coliseum and the Vatican, students also travel through­ out Italy on professor-led tours. A highlight of the semester is a 10-day study tour of Greece where stu­ dents perform plays in ancient amphitheaters and read about Socrates on the sites where he once philoso­ phized. For more information on the University of Dallas Rome program, visit www. udallas .edu/romeprogram. CRA applauds action on road funding The County Road Association of Michigan Wednesday expressed whole hearted support for the $1.2 billion road funding package approved by the Michigan Senate and House Tuesday. “We recognize it required extraordinary leadership on the parts of Speaker Cotter and Senate Majority Leader Meekhof to get this done,” said Denise Donohue, direc­ tor of the County Road Association. “And Gov. Snyder is to be applauded for never wavering from the $1.2 billion figure and for his determination to pass a trans­ portation package in this leg­ islative session.” “We didn’t get into this pavement condition over­ night and it will take some time before motorists see improvements. New funding beyond the current levels will not begin to be collected until early 2017. This means that drivers won’t see a high­ er level of new projects than what we’ve been doing, until that summer and the months and years that follow,” Donohue said. “When you realize that Michigan has 90,000 miles of county roads; that only about 18 percent of our roads are in good condition; and that it costs $250,000 or more per mile to re-construct a mile oflocal road or $100,000 plus to resurface that mile the math quickly reveals that it’s going to take time to restore the system,” Donohue said. Michigan’s county road agencies are eager to have new revenue for projects to work with in coming years. They can now plan road and bridge improvements in more concrete terms when talking with their townships, coun­ ties,. municipalities and local business communities. “Our members are eager to get on about our business of restoring the roads and bridg­ es,” said Burt Thompson, PE, president ofthe County Road Association and engi­ neer-manager of the Antrim County Road Commission. “We know this was a very difficult decision in the House of Representatives and we stand behind all of those representatives who took this stance to increase revenue to road and bridge repair.” The 83 members of the County Road Association represent the unified, credi­ ble and effective voice for a safe and efficient local road system in Michigan, collec­ tively managing more than 73 percent of all roads in the state - more than 90,000 miles and 5,700 bridges— the fourth-largest county road system in the nation. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 7,2015 — Page 5 Maple Valley's own to compete in Milwaukee Maple Valley alum and actor Lee Christopher, a fresh­ man at Adrian College, is dressed in the role of Angel from the rock opera “Rent.” This performance earned him the opportunity to compete in The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival for Region III in Milwaukee in January. Michael Freeman Brown HASTINGS, MI - Michael many friends. He was much Freeman Brown, age 72, loved by his neighbors at passed on Friday evening, Barry’s Resort. Oct. 30, at MagriumCare in Staff at MagnumCare Hastings. often commented on the He was bom in the steady stream of. visiting Barryville area on Oct. 28, friends through his five-week 1943. He attended Barryville stay there. He loved what School and Nashville High he called, “regular people,” School. He was the first-child everyday working folks, of Myron and Ruth Brown of poor folks. It’s very difficult Barryville, who fanned there. to find anyone who didn’t Mike is survived by sister like him. Paticia of Illinois and brother Mike opted for cremation, Robert of Kent County. and his wishes will be met Mike loved all things within the week. In Spring, mechanical, and driving a memorial service will be the “Big Rigs. He enjoyed held in Hope Township, and helping friends, neighbors, announced in this newspaper. and complete strangers solve Mike never lost his problems with autos, trucks, composure though fighting a or what have you. He helped very, aggressive cancer. work the family farm as a Ahh, Mike, rest at last boy, spent many years at rest well, rest in peace. MV Implement where he has From the Pulpit is Christianity worth dying for? by Pastor Joseph Benedict What is it that makes up a mass majority of the media today? Have you noticed that there are several chilling reports of ISIS, School shootings, church shootings, and other acts of terror that are targeting the Christian faith? Why is it that Christians are specifically targeted in these attacks? I believe it has to do with the fact that Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible (John 15:18; Matthew 10:22). Christians possess a stan­ dard of absolute truth, and people don’t like to have abso­ lute truth shedding light on their sin. Most people would rather silence truth (John 3:19-20; 15:19). As Christians we are told to be the bodies oftruth, or the representatives of truth in our life. Christians are targeted because they believe that there is one way to heaven (John 14:6), they believe that Jesus Christ’s death on the cross is payment for the sin of the world, but is only effective for those who admit their sin, and believe that Jesus is the Son of God (John 1:12). Do Christians really need to die for their faith? Why don’t they lie when targeted by those hostile to them? The reason that I would never lie about my faith is because I am more concerned with being faithful to Christ who died for my sins, than I am about saving my own life. How can I be faithful if I am not willing to give up my life for Jesus Christ? He paid entirely for my entrance into heaven through his death (2 Corinthians 5:21). As a Christian we have been told to expect to be treated differently from the world. Jesus says in John 16:32, “Behold, an hour is coming, and has already come, for you to be scattered,” scattered because of persecution. Jesus tells them how to respond to the threat of persecution in John 16:22, “These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble, but take courage; I have overcome the world.” We can stand strong because we have the hope that Christ, in spite of death, has overcome the world. That fact alone means that no matter what comes our way, hardship, persecution, we can have peace in Jesus Christ. MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Not. 12 ■ 13a ffiiffetifct ttii ta pfai i^i! ®® iMniiit! ■kis disataJ Nov. 14 Nov. 16 ria It SffiilssBfiiJ lai® jsltate: I in Nov. 17 ilia tappial iT®- lUtK|K Nov. 18 gM (ik Nov. 19 Nov. 26-27 jsta tnd (f td 1 * |4> Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Dog Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Teen Leader Meeting, 7 p.m., old Hsatings Public Library building. Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Science Saturday, 9 a.m., Old Hastings City Library 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Expansion and Review Meeting, 7:30 pan., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Small Animal Sale Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 pan. Expo Center MSU Extension Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. 110 S. Main SL, Comer of Baseline & Church Roads ....... 9 am. Sunday School........................... 1030 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study A Spirit-filled Church ■* (A Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 810-986-0240 ......... Fellowship PASTOR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, A.M. Worship............. .......... 11 P.M. Worship............. ........... 6 .............. 10 . Certified Lay Minister ......... 11:15 . Phone 616-765-5322 P.M. Service.... ................ 6 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St, Nashville Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service................................................... 11 girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose Worship............................................................ 7 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Wed. Service ..:........................................... 7 MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 803 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School......................................10 a.m. Morning Worship.......................................... 11 Sunday: A.M. Worship................................................. 11 .Wednesday Family Evening Worship............................................ 6 .Night Service...’......................... 6:45 p.m. Evening Worship........................................... 6 Prayer Meeting.............................................. -7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM . GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north ot Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Sunday Morning Worship; 930 am. Children's Sunday School: 930 am. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 am. Worship Service......................... 9:15 am. Sunday School 1130 am. PASTOR United Methodist Women: PASTOR KAREN KINNEY MARC S. LIVINGSTON 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. Parsonage: 517-852-0685 Phone:543-5488 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR GEORGE GAY P.M. Service.................................................... 6 Wednesday Evening: P Sunday School. A.M. Service.... Phone:(517)852-1783 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH both spiritually and physically. Mickey Cousino Wednesday Evening: CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH Hastings (1/2 mile East of M-66. p.m.; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & mation call 1-269-731-5194. 4 miles west of Nashville We seek to feed the hungry, 5 mi. south ol Nashville) Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Everyone is Someone Special.* For infor­ FATHER STEPHAN PHIUPS A mission of St Rose Catholic Church, Sunday Worship............................... 830 am Sunday Service 10 a.m. Children’s Classes, Sunday: Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a.m., 6:00 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH' 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass................................... 930 am. 6043 E. M-79 Highway, Phone 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 8593 Cloverdale Road Phone (269) 963-7710 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Church Service 11:00 a.m. All Are Welcome! Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange pf (517) 726-0258 and many other activities. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Worship.......................................... 9:45 a.m. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 1030 a.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Vermontville, Ml 49096 (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service........................... PEGGY BAKER "at FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE M-79 West Worship.......................................... 11:15 am. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI . 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School................. .............. 9:45 am. Worship Service.............. ............................. 11 Sunday Evening Sendee ................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... ............ 630 p.m. AWANA.............................. 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 1130 am. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-7260526 2415 McCann Road ..................... 1130 am. Holy Communion WEST BENTON CHURCH For more information call: (non-denominational) 795-2370 or 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday Services: ............................ 9:15 am. Morning Prayer Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 1030 am. - Common Prayer used PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN for all services. 269-763-3120 RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK �Page 6 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 7,2015 Leaf raking resumes in Vermontville by Shari Carney Staff Writer el Students from Maplewood Elementary brought back the tradition of raking leaves for rly or disabled residents in Vermontville Friday, Oct. 30. A total of 12 classes Noah Musser wields a smaller plastic rake at the leaf raking event held in Vermontville Musser is a student in Amanda Auvenshine’s third grade classroom. felt good about being able to do something positive for others who might not be able ELDER LAW ATTORNEY TOP SIX REASONS TO HAVE "THE INHERITANCE TALK" (Part II) Speaking openly with your children about the sensitive topics related to your estate planning and retirement plans can be difficult. After all, your estate plan is an intensively private matter. However, discussing these matters with your children may prevent confusion and resentment in the future. Over the next few articles, we will discuss six reasons why sharing your estate plan with your children may be a good idea. Here are reasons three and four: 3. Avoiding Probate and Taxes. Children may often be confused or misinformed about how probate and inheritance taxes will work on your death. Children often believe that you can avoid probate by simply having a Last Will and Testament. After meeting with an elder law attorney, you can discuss probate issues with them. You will be able to explain the difference between a Will and Living Trust. You can explain the pros and cons of having a Living Trust and how assets will be distributed at the time of your death. Having this discussion may alleviate the stress of the unknown for your children. 4. Explaining Your Intentions. Unless you only have one child or plan to distribute your assets equally amongst your children, it may be necessary to have a discussion to. www.Iongstreetelderlaw.com explain the motivation behind your decisions. You may make unequal distributions of property for many reasons (disabled children, caregiv­ ing children, so-called “sprendthift” children). Although these reasons may be sensitive, keeping your motivations behind unequal distri­ butions a secret can often lead to unnecessary family discord. Meet with a qualified elder law attorney first to discuss your different estate planning options. Once your estate plan is in place, it may be a good time to have “the talk” with your family. In the next article, we will discuss two more reasons to open up about your estate plan: Long Term Care Planning and Organization. To get started on your estate plan, give us a call today for an office or home-visit. cookies for the kids. It was wonderful to see them so appreciative.” Homeowner Beverly Kelley agreed. Students from Matt Powers class raked her yard. “Thank you greatly for doing this,” she said. “It’s a great service.” Russ and Maijorie Bennett were recipients of the ser­ vices of Tanett Hodge’s stu­ dents. “It’s terrific,” said Marjorie. “I love these kids.” Students' in Amanda Auvenshine’s third grade class raked at the Methodist Church. “Students thought it was hard work and they were tired when they finished the Ayden Wilkes, aka Superman, helps clear a yard of leaves at a recent leaf raking event held by the students of Maplewood School. two hour long task. But when asked, they said they really felt good about being able to do something positive for others who might not be able to do it themselves. They also stated that it was great too, said exercise too,”” Auvenshine. Robert J. Longstreet Longstreet Elder Law & Estate Planning P.C. 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3495 LONGSTREET ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING P.C. Dawson Brown is a student in Tanett Hodge’s class at Maplewood. He is raking a yard in Vermontville. Travis Mater (back turned) is helping with the clean-up too. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 7,2015 — Page 7 Macey Dunham rakes and Hogan Hillard watch when Emma Pierce (from left), Keyanna Rice, Alexa Reitz, Trinity Burkett, and Ayden Wilkes carry a tarp full of leaves to the curb. The students are from Matt Powers class. Mykaela Scurlock (from left) and Lilly Faurot rake yards at a home on South Main Street in Vermontville. Two Lions set new personal records at regional race Maple Valley junior Jacob Westphalia 86. The top three Brighton finished a race in teams .and top 15 individuals less than 19 minutes three in the regional races across times this season. the state last weekend earned His fastest trip across a spots in today’s Lower cross country course ever Peninsula Cross Country came Friday (Oct. 30) as he State Finals at Michigan' led the Lion varsity boys’ International Speedway in cross country team with a Brooklyn. 46th-place time of 18 min­ Bath was a distant fourth utes 47.2 seconds at their in the boys’ standings with 162 points, followed by Division 3 Regional Meet hosted by Ovid-Elsie at Leslie 179, Byron 209, Uncle John’s Cider Mill in Dansville 210, Ovid-Elsie 215, Perry 223, Saranac 231, St. Johns. Lion head coach Tiffany Ithaca 247, Chesaning 310, Blakely said the goal of her Maple Valley 339 and guys at Uncle John’s Cider Laingsburg 372. Lansing Catholic had five Mill was to move up a spot to beat out the higher rated guys in the top 15 , including Laingsburg Wolfpack, and individual champion Ethan they pulled it off to place Markey (16:28.4) and run­ ner-up Ryan Schroeder 13th at the 14-team meet. Lion sophomore Logan (16:35.6). Stockbridge’s Alan Baird was 59th in 19:12.3. Junior Drew Allen was 73rd in (16:40.8) and Jake Chapman 19:42.7, with teammate (16:49.5) finished third and Wyatt Baird right behind him fourth respectively. Lansing Catholic also won in 75th place with a time of 19:46.4. Nathan Baird was the girls’ championship in a Maple Valley’s fifth scorer, tight three-way battle for first place. The Cougars finished placing 89th in 21:36.9 “(They) had a really solid with 52 points. Ithaca was day in a very fast field,” second with 59 points and Blakely said of her boys. Leslie third with 64. “They all looked very strong Pewamo-Westphalia was a and I was very pleased with little ways back with 83 points in fourth place. how the team finished.” The top three teams all had Lansing Catholic won the boys’ championship with 34 three runners among the top points, followed by 15 finishers in the girls’ race, Stockbridge 61 and Pewamo- and Pewamo-Westphalia’s 1 number three placed 16th, just missing a spot in the finals by a little over a sec­ ond. The first three finishers were from Lansing Catholic, a group led by Olivia Theis who won in 18:55.9. Teammate Abigail Gilmore was second in 19:00.7 and Lauren Cleary placed third in 19:01.0. Leslie’s Haley Dack was fourth in 19:06.7, setting a new PR. She was one of six girls in the top 15 to set a new personal record Friday. Maple Valley had one girl run her fastest race yet, fresh­ man Megan Walker who was 83rd in 24:50.6. Katie Cheeseman led the Lion team, placing 67th in 23: 56.7. The Lions had Carlee Allen 76th in 24:32.5, Cassie Linn in 79th with a time of 24: 38.5. The fifth Lion fin­ isher was Hannah McGlocklin who placed 87th in 25:08.2. “The girls looked really strong while running the face,” Blakely said. Bath was fifth in the girls’ team standings with 149 points, followed by Saranac 213, Durand 243, Byron 262, Perry 262, Stockbridge 266, Chesaning 267, Ovid-Elsie 274, Laingsburg 313 and Maple Valley 388. �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, November 7,2015 Memories of the Past Travel jottings of long ago This “Memories of the Past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Nov. 5, 1985. She wrote: The following is the sixth installment ofji series of “letters home" written by the late Len W. Feighner, editor-publisher of The Nashville Newsfrom 1888 to 1928 during a 1914 cross-country train trip. Accompanied by his wife, Stella, Feighner toured the South, Southwest and the West Coast before heading to the Northwest and home via Canada. At Los Angeles the Feighner’s were joined by their daughter, Vada. In this episode The News editor compares Washington apple-growers with those of Michigan, and shares obser­ vations on the beauties of Stella Feighner “had some little difficulty” in swallow­ Puget Sound, Victoria and ing her lunch on a 1914 steamer trip from Seattle to Vancouver. Vancouver Island, due to the sea being “a bit choppy,” wrote her husband. Mrs. Feighner, seen (left) in this Dear Readers: circa-1900 photo was the daughter of early Nashville Here we are, at our-last grocer Lyman J. Wilson. stopping point before start­ ing for home, and still having as the Great Northern. It runs sorted, wrapped and packed as good a time as ever. Really up the Columbia River in boxes holding a third of a between two fires in a way, Valley to the cascade range, barrel, or a trifle less than a because while more than through some very fine farm­ bushel to a box, and the eager to get home and see the ing country, much given over grower usually receives whole bunch of you and to to fruit-raising, hay and $1.25 per box, delivered at the warehouse or railroad get back into harness, we are wheat. Around Northern Yakima, station, although the price is enjoying every day so thor­ oughly that it is hard to even the country is almost entirely frequently better than that. think of leaving it all and in orchards, and they raise We were told of one North beautiful apples as does Yakima grower who sold his pulling out for home. Leaving Spokane, we nearly all of this western entire crop last year for $2 returned to Seattle over the country where they have irri­ per box straight, at the Northern Pacific, which is gation, and the fruit-raisers orchard and the entire crop not nearly so picturesque a are making all kinds of was shipped to South America. route between the two cities money. The apples are picked, The apples raised in this western country are better shippers than Michigan or New York apples, because they have much thicker rinds and are not so juicy, but they are not to be compared to our Michigan fruit for flavor. Even the growers here are willing to admit that they The Village of Nashville has an open position can’t equal the flavor of the for the Village Zoning Administrator. The salary Michigan or New York is $4,000 per year and the hours are variable, apples, because they have as needed. The applicant should live within a much thicket* rinds and are reasonable distance of the village, have some not so juicy, but they get the knowledge of zoning issues, and work well with size, rich color and the per­ fect fruit, free from worms people. A job description will be available in the and scab, that our farmers village office. Anyone wishing to apply can bring rarely do because they do not or send your resume/application to the Nashville give their orchards the prop­ Village Office which is located at 203 N. Main st., er care. PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073, on or before The orchards here receive 5:00 pm on December 7, 2015. Application shall constant attention. Every tree become the property of the Village of Nashville is thoroughly sprayed at just and will be public information unless otherwise the right times through the requested. All resumes shall be held on file for one season, every tree is pruned year and shall only be returned to the applicant and trimmed by men who at their request. The village reserves the right to know their business, the ground is as carefully pre­ accept or reject any or all applications. The Village pared as a fine piece of com of Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ground is at home and for all Cathy Lentz. this work the farmer reaps Village Clerk i«bi his golden harvest when he sells his fruit in the fall. And NOTICE OPEN POSITION Sightseeing, circa-1900, is depicted in this unidentified photo from the Len Feighner collection. It no doubt pre-dates the Feighner's 1914 visit to Canada where, wrote Len: “In driving across the border, as soon as one crosses the line he must take to the left side of the road instead of the right.” It is “dog-goned awkward” for a fellow from the States and “keeps him watching every time he crosses the street to keep from getting run over," he concluded. At Blaine, Wash., where the Feighners visited his brother-in-law and sister, Dr. and Mrs. C.L. McKinnis, The Nashville News editor noted the importance of the salmon-fishing industry. At Blaine in 1913 the Alaska Packers’ Association put up the largest catch of any company on the Pacific Coast. This unrelated 1914 post card from Washington shows a 750-pound sturgeon caught in the Columbia River. the demand more than keeps up with the supply. Apples are piled in the windows of every fruit and grocery store all through this country — big, beautiful red apples, mostly Winesaps, delicious, Spitzenbergs and Newton Pippins — and the retail price ranges higher than that for oranges. One can’t buy any kind of an apple, anywhere out here, at less than two for a nickel, while the largest and handsomest ones sell for five cents straight. Michigan peo­ ple would be inclined to balk at paying such prices at retail for eating apples, but they could afford to do it if our farmers were raising thou- sands of bushels and getting $150 to $1 per bushel for them. We arrived at Seattle late at night and in the morning at 9 o’clock took the steamer Princess Charlotte, bound for Victoria and Vancouver. This is a wonderfully beautiful trip, up among the many rocky islands of the Sound. We passed two forts with their massive guns gleaming in the sunlight, passed Fort Townsend and came out into a vast water with the shores on each side just visible in the distance. We took advantage of this absence of scenery to grab of our lunch which Mrs. F. had some little difficulty in swal- lowing on account of the motion of the boat, the sea was being “a bit choppy” as the natives out here put it ... we got into Victoria at about 1 o’clock. It is very beautiful city, located at the south end of Vancouver Island and is the capital city of British Columbia. The parliament buildings are right by the boat landing and are hand­ some, substantial buildings, covered about the space of two city blocks and are now being enlarged. The grounds are spacious, and a beautiful hotel here, called “The Empress,” also stands in beautiful grounds. The grass was as green and bright here as it is in Michigan in May. They rare­ ly have snow here, in spite of its northern latitude, and the winters are very mild. The scenery about Victoria is splendid, and the- city is apparently thriving and pros­ perous. We had opportunity to see quite a bit of the city, the boat remaining here until 2:30. The trip from Victoria to Vancouver is one of the finest boat trips in the world and reminds one strongly of the trip from St. Ignace to the Soo, through “The Narrows.” The whistle is kept blowing at intervals, for the passage is so narrow, between the island to the south we had occa­ sionally a magnificent view of Mt. Baker, a hundred miles to the southeast. We arrived at- Vancouver, the metropolis of British Columbia, at 7 o’clock and found excellent quarters at the St. Regis, where we stayed until the next after­ noon. Vancouver is another Western town that is a few years ahead of its story. A boomtown up to two years ago, hotels could not be built rapidly enough to accommo­ date the people who were rushing in from all direc­ tions. Now very few of the hotels are ^making money, and many of them are in the hands of receivers, while the town at large is getting along the best it can while it awaits the time when the commerce and industries ofthe adjacent territory catch up with it. It will be a good town in time, Continued next page �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 7,2015 — Page 9 Balanced calendar next steps fe? L ST; ST ST; . Z hR i7lllJ!! by Maple Valley Schools April 2016 for implementa­ Superintendent tion in the fall 2017. Michelle Falcon What steps have been There were three commu­ and will be taken: nity meetings in the month of • The board of education October, held on the concept gave district leadership of a balanced calendar. Over authority to investigate the 60 attended. Additional meet­ feasibility of implementing a ings will be scheduled later balanced calendar initiative. this month to gather more (Spring 2015) input. There is also informa­ • Discussed this idea with tion on the district website at staff union leadership . www.mvs.kl2.mi.us. Choose (Spring) “Balanced Calendar” under • A committee of 10 par­ Spotlights or select “Our ents and staff members District” in the header and researched the concept. choose “Balanced Calendar” (Summer) from the drop-down menu. • Staff information meet­ There will be a survey avail­ ings were held. (September) able on this site at the end of • Community conversa­ the month. tions, newsletters, . social Our hope is to continue media, and website links cre­ gathering information, col­ ated to ensure everyone is laborate with stakeholders, informed. This includes a survey as many constituents survey to provide input on its as possible, and make a rec­ implementation. (October/ ommendation to the board in November) RZi7lllJ!w!u L • MH M ' WMW •fOUiil^l ^k4lk taHpggi. Imransa KKitetii! I -tattir. ^niti!,ii|ti I SKsffilsHals Hfitalfani 4a& si te-du rasTiteoip |DKltU(R I I xSeseKK I I a/niii'8®^' fofcrf'H* iKikrf«Ki«» (r& <<iw.UK ^’"5 5 I* IK & :js?J js?J .£% £% IjS** IjS* i Continued from previous page but I wouldn’t advise buying property here just now. The next afternoon came on to Blaine, where we are visiting Dr. and Mrs. C.L. McKinnis, formerly of Nashville. Dr. McKinnis will be remembered by Nashville people as a dentist who, when in our town occupied the rooms now occupied by the Citizens’ telephone exchange, while Mrs. McKinnis, a sister of the writer, was a clerk in the Nashville post, office. They moved to Blaine sever­ al years ago from Friday Harbor, which is on San Juan Island, and they are highly pleased with their change in location and the splendid business the doctor is doing. Dr. and Mrs. C. McKinnis are also located here, having moved to Blaine from Sequim, Wash., something over a year ago. “Dr. Eber,” although a newcomer here has built up a fine practice and is having splendid suc­ cess. Both of the boys are sons of Mr. and Mrs. L. McKinnis, living southeast of Nashville and Mrs. C.E. McKinnis will be remem­ bered by Nashville people as Miss Fem Mix. Blaine is a typical western coast town, has a population of about 2,500 and its princi­ pal industries are salmon fishing, packing and lumber­ ing. It has four salmon can­ ning factories and one can­ nery that makes specialty of crabs and clams, although they also can considerable salmon. The Alaska Packers’ Association here put up last season the largest catch of any company on the Pacific Coast. There is one big saw­ mill, one of the largest on the coast, a mammoth box facto­ ry, and six or eight large shin­ gle mills, running from two to eight shingle blocks, while work has just been started on a new 10-block mill. The town is certainly thriv­ ing and prosperous, and looks to have a promising future. It is located in the extreme northwest comer of the state, and is within half a mile of the Canadian boundary line. . It is an important customs post, and Uncle Sam main­ tains a force of eight to 10 officials here constantly. The inspectors are op every train coming in from the north and every bit of baggage is inspected by them before the train comes across the line. In driving across the bor­ der, as soon as one crosses the line, he must take to the left side ofthe road instead of the right. All vehicles in Victoria and Vancouver trav­ el the left side and even the street cars nin on the left hand track. It is dog-goned awkward for a fellow from “the States,” and keeps him watching every time he cross­ es the street to keep from getting run over. The police­ men are all tall, pink-faced young fellows and they wear big helmets with a strap that drops down across their face just below the mouth. It is a non-sensical arrangement and to my notion detracts materially from their-appearance. They are a very courte­ ous lot of fellows, however, who will do everything in their power to direct a strang­ er. Been a bit under the weath­ er lately, but still in the ring. Hope to be able next week to make a little visit down to Anacortes and Friday Harbor. Want to come home, too, as soon as the darned doctor thinks I am able to stand the trip. I think I’m a better man than he is now, but he won’t believe it. Anyway, toy regards to you all and I’ll see you soon. Fike (To be continued) • Staff information meet­ ings. (November) • Compile survey data. (December) • Bargaining unit and county ’ wide meetings. (January 2016) • Analysis of physical needs/upgrades. (March) • Board of education vote for 2017-18 balanced calen­ dar. (April) • Pursue a waiver from the Michigan Department of Education. (April) • 2017-18 collaboration on school calendar. (May to September) Frequently asked ques­ tions What is a balanced calen­ dar? Students attend the same number of days, 175, as the traditional calendar. In essence, the summer vaca­ tion days are redistributed throughout the year to create shorter, more frequent breaks. Students do not attend school 365 days with­ out breaks. Beginning 2016­ 17, Michigan is requiring 180 days of school atten­ dance. What are intercessions? Intercessions are the optional 10 to 15 days of extended learning offered during the breaks. Intercessions are staffed by teachers, support staff, administrators, and profes­ sionals in the community. They are designed for reme­ diation and enrichment. We will strongly encourage stu­ dents in need of remedial support to attend the inter­ cession periods, but this will require teamwork .to make this successful. Why haven’t more schools in Michigan done this? Constraints in the state mandate of starting after Labor Day may be a primary Factor; schools must get a waiver from the state to start school before Labor Day and there are set guidelines for achieving that waiver. Cost may be another Factor. In the districts which have a bal­ anced calendar, it is run from just one elementary building and is an option for parents. That increases costs for transportation, food service, staff, etc. since one school would be running when oth­ ers are not. The lack of air conditioning is a concern for many Michigan districts. Are all classrooms air-con­ ditioned? While this may be a con­ straint for some districts, our classroom HVAC systems have the capabilities. However, it would cost an addition $120,000 for con­ densing units to get them going. We could use bond dollars in the summer of 2016 to complete this task if we have contingency funds left over. Is there an academic achievement goal ofthe dis­ trict? There is no magic number ed. In addition, changing the and few statistics to equally current calendar would be a compare, however, we feel major change in mindset; the that 12 weeks off in the sum­ current calendar has been in mer is siriiply too long and place for more than a centu­ shortening the time in which rystudents are away from the Will transportation bepro­ classroom can only be a pos­ vided during intercessions? itive for all students. Transportation will be pro­ Research shows the longer vided to students who nor­ students are off, the more mally ride the bus. Bus routes they forget. Shortening their will be determined by the break would help to bring all number of students regis­ students to grade level soon­ tered for the intercession er, and entire classes could period. hopefully move forward at a W/iar is the cost for my faster pace, as well. child to attend the interces­ Are you considering doing sion? thisforjust one building? There is no cost. No. This would be a move Will meals, be provided that would be district-wide. during intercession? Providing a separate calendar Breakfast and lunch will for just one building would be served. increase costs to the district How does the balanced by adding transportation, calendar impact services food service and staff for the provided by ERESA? different times students We are engaged in talks would be in the classroom. with the district superinten­ Where would additional dents. Charlotte Public breaks be placed in the Schools is at the same place school year? we are with gathering com­ There are several different munity input. We are also scenarios of how a balanced talking with County leaders calendar could look, but we in the areas of support for see advantages in having professional development breaks right before the end of and special education. As for a marking period. This allows dual enrollment/CTE: We us to add in some remedia­ will continue to provide tion time to assist students in transportation during the either getting caught up or to intercession periods and pay obtain some study help for tuition, fees, and books before finals. Also, it gives for dual enrolled students. students a little break during How will the balanced cal­ hard-working times of the endar impact athletics in the year. fall? How would teachers get The balanced calendar will paid with added remediation require coaches to adjust during the school year? their August practice sched­ Teacher pay would contin­ ules. Athletes will have to ue to be funded as it is cur­ practice after school as rently. We have federal and opposed to practicing in the state grant funds we could early part of the afternoon. reallocate to use in the inter­ During the fall and spring cession periods. It would not breaks, coaches can decide to be an extra strain on the hold practice in the early teachers as they apply for afternoon or after school. these positions. With a bal­ Games will be played as anced calendar, summer scheduled. school sessions might run Balanced calendar myths shorter, as additional days Myth: Graduation will be are added during the year. later in the summer. If this is such a positive, Fact: Graduation will be why aren’t more schools held at approximately the going with this approach? same time as it is currently, Look back to the list of end of constraints each district has May or the first week of in changing the calendar; June. common qounty calendar and Myth: Athletes will not be partnering programs and able to play/practice in mandates from the state. Air­ August. Fact: Athletes will start conditioning is also a major concern for most- Michigan practicing/playing in August. districts. Looking at a dis­ Myth: Students will not be trict-wide change, as well, able to attend Lansing we need to take a closer look Community College at athletics, fine arts and the Fact: Students will be able tech center to see how those to attend LCC. If Maple programs would be impact- Valley is not in session; stu- BOBBIN'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER offering factory dealei computer programing for Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes & Models 945-0191 O JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE, INC. LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 years experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE dents will follow LCC’s schedule. 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 ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mort­ gage Sale.- Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Tina L. Cullers, an unmarried woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, elated August 15, 2008, and recorded on August 26, 2008, as Document Number: 20080826-0008572; Barry Coun­ ty Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated November 05, 2014 and recorded November 17, 2014 by Document Number: 2014-010843, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hun­ dred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Three and 98/100 ($122,383.98) including interest at the rate of 4.62500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ tice 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 prem­ ises to be sold or some-part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM ,on De­ cember 10,2015 Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 91, Middleville Downs, Addition #5 to the Village of Middleville, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats, page 43. Commonly known as: 948 GREENWOOD ST, MIDDLEVILLE,Ml 49333 If the proper­ ty 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 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 purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the re­ demption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the bor­ rowers) 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 re­ scind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. Dat­ ed: November 7, 2015 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 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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 num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.■- �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 7,2015 Saxon boys shock TK to win county title The Lions’ Katie Cheesemah makes her way along Maple Valley’s Payton Schrader. races along side the course Monday at Lakewood High School during the Hastings’ Sydney Pattok during the first mile of the Barry Barry County Meet. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) County Meet Monday at Lakewood High School. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) • The season couldn’t have Tuesday at Lakewood High ended any sweeter for the School though, to win the Barry County Meet 32-33 Saxons. The Thomapple Kellogg over their rivals from the varsity boys’ cross country north. team finished ahead of the Thomapple Kellogg had Hastings boys at their its seven top runners all earn Division 2 Regional Meet All-Barry County honors for Saturday at Portage West placing in the top 14, but the Middle School, at the Portage Saxons had their first five Invitational, at the guys all across the finish line Thornapple Kellogg before the Trojans’ number Invitational, at three OK four. Gold Conference jamborees Hastings senior Morgan and at the OK Gold Tolles ran the fastest race of Conference Meet. his high school cross cotintry Hastings was one point career, one of three guys in better than the Trojans the top 14 to set a personal record'(PR) Tuesday, hitting the finish line in seventh place at 18 minutes 9.3 sec­ onds. Tolles was the fourth Saxon finisher. Hastings was led by junior Sam Johnson who was second in 17:26.5, behind Thomapple Kellogg ' OFFERING COMPLETE junior Luke Noah who won WATER & WELL the race in 17:22.9. DRILLING & PUMP Noah’s teammate Erik SALES & SERVICE Walter was third in 17:35.7. Noah and Walter are the only 4” TO 12” WELLS two Barry County boys who * Residential will be a part of the Lower * Commercial Peninsula State Finals this • Farm weekend at Michigan International Speedway, after We stock a complete line of... finishing in the top 15 at their * Pumps * Tanks regional race Saturday. ■ Plastic & Steel Pipe Hastings then had senior ■ Other Well s Alex Beauchamp fourth in WE OWN OUR OWN 17: 42.5, junior Charles EQUIPMENT & DO Surratt ninth in 18:15.4 and OUR OWN WORK. sophomore Nathan Strouse Richard Ewing tenth in 18:15.6. Owner TK’s number three was GRAVEL WELLS Joe Gaikema, who placed A SPECIALTY sixth in 18:06.1. Estimates Available The final four TK scorers finished one after another behind Strouse. Junior Matthew Vannette was 11th in 18:24.3, Kyle Makarewicz (517) 726-0088 12th in 18:25.4, Drayson 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW Beyer 13th in 18:35.7 and VERMONTVILLE Spencer Irvine 14th in Now accepting 18: 37.1. MasterCard & Visa Maple Valley sophomore Wyatt Baird winds his way through the woods near Lakewood High School Monday during the Barry County Meet. (Phofo by Julie Makarewicz) EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Lion junior Drew Allen races with the pack through the woods at Lakewood High School Monday during the Barry County Meet. (Photo by Julie Makarewicz) The two TK boys will be TK in the top 14 for the boys joined at the state finals by Tuesday were Delton the TK girls’ team and the Kellogg senior Tucker . Delton Kellogg girls’ team, Scoville who placed eighth who both qualified by finish­ in 18:13.0 and Lakewood ing in the top three teams at junior Andrew Hansentheir respective regional McClellan who was fifth in races Saturday. 17: 53.4. Those times are The TK girls kept their both PRs for those guys. string of county champion­ Maple Valley’s leader, ships alive, placing nine run­ Logan Valiquette, also ran a ners in the top 13, including PR Tuesday. He hit the finish the first four finishers. The line in 16th place with a time Trojans finished the evening of 18:54.8, a bit behind with just 18 points. Hastings’ Delton Kellogg’s Cogan girls were second with 53 McCoy who came in 15th at points. 18: 40.7. The only runners from Scoville and McCoy teams other than Hastings or helped the Delton Kellogg boys place third with 84 Hastings, Maddie Solmes points, followed by was 15th in 22:59.2, just. 6 Lakewood 96 and Maple behind Donahue for the final Valley 121. spot on the All-Barry County Delton Kellogg was also Second Team. Sydney Pattok third in the girls’ race, with was 18th in 23:18.6 for the 70 points, followed by Saxons. Lakewood 108 and Maple Lakewood was led by Valley 133. Davita Mater with a Senior Tannah Adgate led 22nd-place time of 23:59.3 the parade of Trojans across and teammate Hannah Selby the finish line at the end of was 23rd in 24:08.2. The the girls’ race. She won in next three in for the Vikings 20: 42.6. Fellow senior Olivia were Allie Rooks in 27th Lamberg was second with at with a time of 24:28.0, Seirra time 20:56.0, followed by Smith 29th in 24:56.0 and sophomore Lauren Lutz third Aaron Keitzman 32nd in in 20:58.2 and sophomore 25:17.0. Alli Joy Matison fourth in Maple Valley’s leader was 21: 05.4. Carlee Allen, who placed Delton Kellogg senior 28th in 24:33.1. The Lion Megan Grimes was the first team also had Cassie Linn non-Trojan to, finish, hitting 33rd in 25:20.0, Katie the line in 21:167.3. She was Cheeseman 34th in 25:30.7, followed by Hastings fresh­ Hannah McGlocklin 36th in man Allison Collins who was 25:32.5 and Megan Walker sixth in 21:25.1 and Hastings 42nd in 26:06.7. junior Kayleigh Collins who In the boys’ meet, the was seventh in 21:28.2. third-place Delton Kellogg The Thomapple Kellogg team had junior Andrew pack continued across the Jackson (19:28.0) and junior finish line after that, with Brandon Shepard (19:29.5) Sarah Possett eighth in round out its top five placing 21: 30.7, Rachael Gorton 19th and 20th respectively. ninth in 21:33.7, Kiley Hilton Grant Patrick was the sec­ tenth in 21:51.4, Brittany ond Lakewood finisher, plac­ Blair 12th in 22:35.5 . and ing 17th in 19:06.4. The host Bree Bonnema 13th in Vikings also had Jordan 22: 35.7. Bustance 21st in 19:29.5, The only girl breaking up Jesse Waldron 26th in that pack was Hastings junior 20:06.3 and Andrew Katherine Weinbrecht who Mathews 27th in 20:20.0. was 11th in 22:05.0. Behind Valiquette for the Rounding out the top 14 Lions, Jacob Brighton was was Delton Kellogg sopho­ 23rd in 19:42.1, Wyatt Baird more Maranda Donahue with 24th in 19:47.7, Drew Allen a time of 22:59.2. 25th in 19:50-8 and Nathan The top five for the Delton Baird 40th in 21:52.8. Kellogg team also included Danielle Cole 16th in 23: 00.0, Anna Bassett 17th in 23:02.0 and Hannah Austin 31st in 25:16.6. Behind the top three for �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 7,2015 — Page 11 New health care plan to keep more money in county employees’ wallets Mti Sok Mi ta ill jam aissHdit: n il kni EBB Wife rsigia au! diitWS® ^iif isSi'.®2 rar3iitf.^ > I * >* L *<**?«■ .A*5 by Elaine Gilbert Special Correspondent A new, lower cost health care plan in 2016 for Barry County employees was read­ ily embraced by county com­ missioners on the recom­ mendation of the county’s health care Cost Containment Committee. “We have happy news to report this year,” Deputy County Administrator Luella Dennison told commission­ ers Tuesday at the county board’s committee-of-thewhole meeting. The health care committee compared a quote from Priority Health with renewal rates from Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Blue Care Network, and Priority Health rates were substan­ tially lower for similar plans, she said. Despite the cost difference between the companies, health care committee mem­ ber Blayne Frey, who works at Central Dispatch, said there is not much change in coverage. Those lower rates ’‘com­ bined with a 2.5 percent increase for 2016 in the employer contribution cap are estimated to save employees a collective annu­ al amount of approximately $158331-24 when compared to the BCN/BCBS rates, assuming the same number of enrollees in each plan,” Dennison said in a memo. She told commissioners that this was the first time Priority Health had submit­ ted a quote. Commissioners voted to recommend approval of the five plan options from Priority Health at its next meeting. Employer contributions will be $6,142.11 for single coverage; $12,845.04 for two-person coverage; and $16,751.23 for family cover­ age. “Employees pay the remaining cost for health plan premiums that exceed these annual caps,” she said in the memo. Several commissioners commended the work of the health care committee. Administrator Michael Brown said the health care committee had done “a yeo­ man’s job over the years ... “One hundred forty-five employees will benefit. That’s huge, the amount of work that has gone into it,” he said. “Thanks to all those folks.” On another matter, it appears Barry County tax­ payers will foot a larger expense if the county board of commissioners, decides to adopt an exception, known as the alternate transfer rule, to employees’ current pen­ sion plan. Commissioners adopted a hybrid pension plan in 2012, meaning that all new hires and current employees mov­ ing to different county jobs from that date have a more modest defined benefit and a defined contribution pro­ gram rather than a traditional defined benefit pension. The hybrid plan costs the county less, which was the goal, and employees also pay less, and consequently retirement ben­ efits are less than the former plan provides. Commissioners heard representatives from the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan say it is possible for the county to adopt the alternate transfer rule retro­ actively so employees who receive promotions or take another job in county gov­ ernment could retain their traditional pension plans instead of being switched to the hybrid plan. MERS Senior Benefit Plan Coordinator Karamie LaJoie and MERS Regional Manager Michael Overley told commissioners about the financial impact of the adopting the alternate trans­ fer rule. As an example, currently there are three employees who have recently taken other county jobs and if they chose the closed defined benefit pension plan that the alternate transfer would allow instead of the hybrid plan, LaJoie said it would cost the county more money. In addition to changes in the future employer contribution as a result of three employee transfers, there would be a shortfall ofassets of$36,043, requiring that lump sum from the county to maintain initial funded levels if the alternate transfer rule is adopted. There would also be ongoing future increases and ongoing costs ofemploy­ er contributions going for­ ward. Each transfer is very dif­ ferent, she said, because of different employee divisions with different -multipliers. Employees are classified 'in about a dozen different divi­ sions in the pension plan. For the first year, the net increase to the county would be $10,752 (for the three employees), she said. Going forward, LaJoie said, the cost increases are difficult to determine in future years, but normal costs will increase. In a nutshell, the county board has to weigh the immediate fiscal impact and the future unknown fiscal impact versus promotion opportunities of employees internally, LaJoie said, not­ ing that being placed in a hybrid pension plan may not be what promoted employ­ ees want. Commissioner Howard “Hoot” Gibson wondered how the board can “keep employees moving up” with­ out being penalized. The alternate transfer rule, if adopted, would result in a potential loss in future sav­ ings the county had planned from implementing the hybrid plan, LaJoie said. Brown noted the hybrid plan was part of the bargain­ ing process with employees. “It is not as rich a benefit,” he said. Currently, there are 146 employees in the defined benefits and 53 in hybrid. The topic of possibly adopting the alternate trans­ fer rule retroactively evolved after Sheriff Dar Leaf last May asked ifthe board could “enter into a letter of under? standing between the sheriff, the Command Officers Association and the Police Officers Labor Council to allow a lieutenant who he wanted to promote to under­ sheriff to remain in the defined benefit plan division and not be subject to the cur­ rent transfer provisions of the hybrid plan,” according to a county document. “The discussion identified that three employees have previously been subject to the transfer division” when they accepted new positions within county government, so that’s when the board wanted MERS to determine whether the alternate transfer rule could be adopted retro­ actively and what the finan­ cial impact would be. As it stands now, current employees, who transfer from one division to another and are placed in the hybrid pension program, won’t lose any accrued service that they’ve already earned, but going forward their pension will be based on the hybrid. An employee’s highest three years of compensation, times the number of years of service and times the multi­ plier of 2.5 percent equals an annual pension in the tradi­ tional pension plan. “If somebody makes $57,000 a year and has 25 years (of service) means that their retirement benefit will be $35,625 per year,” Brown said, as an example, after the mteeting. “It’s capped at 80 percent, which is 32 years.” As another' example, he said a person employed for 32 years, earning $60,000 would have a retirement ben­ efit of $48,000 per year. “ ... Here’s what creates a liability: We’ve paid in over the years, assuming that when that person retires there will be enough money in the fund to pay for this for the rest of their life. If that person gets promoted at 25 years and starts making $70,000, the retirement would be $56,000. Ifthe per­ son retires at age 60 and lives 20 more years, we’ve just taken on $8,000 times 20 — a liability of $160,000 that has-to be paid out but wasn’t funded. So what the hybrid does, if the alternate transfer rule is in place, this occurs. If it isn’t in place, their pension is frozen at $60,000 for 25 years times 2.5 and they will get a check for that; and if they worked seven years at $70,000, it is times 1.5 percent, under the hybrid. “They have two piec­ es (retirement plans), and you don’t get hit with this going back 25 years TEMPUR-PEDIC • under-funded liability.” “If the board adopted the alternate transfer rule then the employee would have a choice to move to the defined benefits available for that particular position or move to the hybrid plan,” Brown said after the meeting. County Board Chair Craig Stolsonburg said the board could make a decision about the transfer rule at the next committee-of-the-whole meeting in two weeks or at the board’s pleasure. A plan of action to address improvement, repair and related funding of the Gun Lake dam was another agen­ da topic at this week’s meet­ ing. Commissioners agreed to recommend approval of a resolution authorizing Brown, with assistance of county consultants and legal counsel, to meet and collabo­ rate with representatives of the affected governmental entities to develop a coordi­ nated approach for addition­ al improvements and repairs to the Gun Lake dam, the funding of those expenses as well as ongoing and future operation, maintenance and repair; the ownership of the dam and related matters. The county board “respec­ tively requests that the repre­ sentatives of all affected governmental entities work together in a spirit of cooper­ ative collaboration so that an effective solution to the issues posed by the Gun Lake dam can be developed in a manner that is in the best long-term interests of Barry County and Gun Lake area property owners, residents and taxpayers,” the resolu­ tion said. Figuring out exactly what the issues are will be the first step, Brown said. The county is seeking cooperation from the town­ ships of Yankee Springs and Orangeville, the county of Allegan and the townships of Wayland and Martin, the drain commissioners for Barry and Allegan counties, the Intercounty Drainage District and the Barry County Road Commission to help develop a long-term solution to problems with the Gun Lake dam. The dam was constructed in 1922 “to maintain the legal level of Gun Lake established by Barry County Circuit Court order dated Dec. 10,1921.” By a warranty deed, dated July 1, 1922, Barry County is “the holder of property rights to build and erect and perpetually operate and maintain the Gun Lake dam,” according to the reso­ lution. ORECK • AMANA • S E R T A • The board may eventually decide it doesn’t want own­ ership of the dam, Brown said. Emergency repair work to save the dam was undertaken in May of this year, and the county has recently been advised that additional improvements and repairs are necessary. “The water released over the Gun Lake dam to the Gun River passes through culverts under Marsh Road,” a county road, and is subject to the regulation and control ofthe Gun River Intprcounty Drain Drainage District, the resolution states. “The major portion of Gun Lake, which is a valu­ able natural resource, is located in Barry County and it is accordingly necessary for the county to develop an equitable plan for financing the necessary repairs to the Gun Lake dam,” according to the resolution. Barry commissioners, in the resolution, directed Brown to report back to the county board with updates when he deems it appropri­ ate and when a preliminary plan for the dam is devel­ oped. In other business, the committee-of-the-whole voted to recommend: • The re-appointment of Don Bowers, of Hastings; Janet Geiikes, ofMiddleville; and Robert Nelson, of Yankee Springs Township, and a first time appointment of Jean Lamoreaux, of Middleville, to three year terms on the county Commission on Aging. Six candidates were interviewed for the four available seats, and commissioners said it was a difficult decision. • Re-appointment of David Tripp, of Yankee Springs Township, to the county Building Authority and Kenneth Radant, of Hastings, to the Barry County Transit Board. Radant has been on the Transit Board since its incep­ tion. Both positions are three year terms. ■ • Approval of 2016 grant contracts for the adult drug court, sobriety court and the Swift and Sure Sanctions Probation Program. For Sale Business Services AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/ busi­ ness. No delivery fees. Call for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700. 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Lawrence, Charlotte? 543-8332 http://www.rich sappliances.com VISIT US ON THE WEB WWW.RICHARDSAPPLUNCES.COM FRIGIDAIRE TEMPUR-PEDIC • ORECK • AMANA • SERTA FRIGIDAIRE LG • GE- ORECK - AMANA LG- �Page 12 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 7,2015 NASHVILLE FEATURED BUSINESS OF THE WEEK 66 COURT-SIDE SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY BUSINESS DISTRICT by Shari Carney Staff Writer Maple Valley blue graces the front of Court-Side Screen Printing & Embroidery, conveniently located on Main Street, in downtown Nashville. Phares and Lori Courtney established their business in April of 2007 justdown the street. They moved to their current location the following February. Homegrown, Phares grew up in nearby Sunfield and is a 1983 Lakewood graduate, Lori is from Nashville and is a 1981 Maple Valley grad. They have two children, Stephanie and Trenton. Stephanie recently joined the business and is working alongside employees Sherry Shoemaker and Arden Dragos Burd. Lori said before they entered the business she was in charge of ordering the printed apparel for the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters. She came home and sprung the idea of owning their own company. Phares thought it over and within two weeks they purchased their own business. At first the couple juggled outside jobs but are now full-time at Court-Side. Their motto is, ”We print for schools, corporations, individuals and more! Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you!” Some of the communities they serve are Bellevue, Charlotte, Holt, Lakewood, Lansing, Mason and Olivet. “Most of our business has come word-ofmouth,” they said. Behind the front entrance products fill the space from the walls to the shelving units and hanging racks. There are T-shirts, hoodies, varsity jackets, pullovers, polos, all-season jackets, baseball pants, warm-ups, dance apparel, Cherokee scrubs, sleep pants and onesies for the smallest customer. They also have caps in a variety of styles, knit ones too, gloves and more. Items can be custom designed or choose from the wide selection on hand. Original art-work or photographs can be transformed and printed onto clothing, caps, magnets, coffee mugs, coasters; essentially anything one can imagine. They sell license plate holders and duffle bags, yard signs, decals and banners. Even umbrellas and glassware. “Bring us your idea,” they said, “and let us show you what we can do.” Here are some reviews from a few of their satisfied customers. “Lori and Phares and their entire staffdo a wonderfuljob for both customers and the community. They offer professional service, great prices, and fantastic high quality work," said Lori McNeill, co-owner of Maple Valley Pharmacy. “A wonderful local business to support.” “Best place in the tri-county area to get your team sports apparel,” said Nashville Village Trustee Darren Fisher. Allison Bare said, “We ordered all of our business apparel from Court-Side. They custom made our logo and printed/embroidered on our shirts beautifully! We will be back for more. Thank you.” “I cannot even put into words how AMAZING this small town business is,” Kristen Holton wrote, “They went above and beyond to help me with an event. They did everything we asked up to still letting people order shirts the day of the event with no hesitation. I highly recommend them for any of your printing needs.” Court-Side Screen Printing & Embroidery is located at 117 N. Main St. in downtown Nashville. Call them at 517-852-9207 or email courtsideinc@gmail.com. They are open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will be open Saturdays through Christmas. Phares and Lori Courtney are the owners of Court-Side Screen Printing & Embroidery. The establishment is on Main Street in downtown Nashville. Their daughter, Stephanie Courtney, family dog Nike, and staff member Sherry Shoemaker pose among some of the store’s offerings. Phares Courtney checks the result of a screen printed shirt at Court-Side Inside these walls are hundreds of items from decals to banners, T-shirts to caps. PARTICIPATING LOCAL BUSINESSES WORKING TOGETHER, SERVING VOU .WHEELER'S MARINE SERVICE?^ C. Two Q's 228 N. Main Street Trumble Agency 517-852-9680 517-852-9928 225 N. Main Street 723 S. Durkee Street 517-852-9609 Shane's Automotive Service Foreign and Domestic Repair Streetiide Shane Gillean Owner 202 N. Main Street 517-852-2201 Nashville Family! DENTISTRY? 730 Durkee Street 517-852-9150 MVP 'Pizzeria, 204 S. Main St Nashville, Ml 517-852-3161 smgillea@yahoo.com 517-852-9910 DANCE STUDIO PENNINGTON Bobcat & Backhoe -/—-NASHVILLE V”» FAMllYMEDIClNE Afflfcjtod with Pennock Physician Network check out pur carry-out specials 119 N. Main Street 517-852-0540 11807 Carlisle Hwy free delivery up to 5 miles 517-852-1858 Golf Course & Banquet Center M-F 8:00-5:00 • 517-852-9446 Asphalt Maintenance (269)948-9369 106 5. Main Street wwwjnurraysasphan.net 975 N. Main Street 517-852-0760 Full Service Center • Auto Sales "We Keep You Moving’ Oil Changes • Gas -Tires . Mechanical Repairs • 750 Durkee Street 877-850-7055 Mulberry Fore 5875 5. M-66 Hwy 517-852-9003 MAPLE VALLEY IMPLEMENT, INC. Shield of Service ffiHOMETOWNj lumber maple valley pharmacy & hardware 219 S. State Street 219 N. Main Street 517-852-0845 66 207 N. Main Street 735 E. SHERMAN St (517)852-1910 735 Durkee Street 517-852-9210 517-852-0882 Hickey Electric, Inc. 5995 Guy Road 517-852-0925 FRIENDS Or PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY GREAT NORTHERN BOWHUNTING COMPANY Hastings City Bank 310 N. Main Street 517-852-0790 GARDEN CENTER & 201 N. Main Street 517-852-0820 501 N. Main Street 517-852-9100 327 N. Main Street 517-852-9723 Daniels Funeral Home EATON FEDERAL SAVINGS 207 N. Main Street * 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use bock entrance BANK 109 5. Main Street 517-852-1830 roic www.danielsfuneralhome.net 5715 S. M-66 Hwy 517-852-1864 Carl’s "Our Family Serving Yours’’ 9200 East M-79 Highway, Nashville, Ml 49073 Scott A. Daniels—Owner/Director phone 517-852-9712 cell 269-838-1575 fax 517-852-9797 LANDSCAPING SUPER MARKETS of Nashville & EMBROIDERY 117 N. Main Street 517-852-9207 Your Hometown Grocer 517*852*1991 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-11-14.pdf d0d69c57ea8ce11d3ea990093759d5d7 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY newis Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 46, November 14, 2015 Maple Valley receives grant to feed children by Shari Carney Staff Writer Representatives from the Washington, D.C.,-based No Kid Hungry program recent­ ly visited Fuller Street and Maplewood elementary schools to gather information based on a grant proposal from June Lesatz, Chartwells director of food services for Maple Valley Schools. Rachel Canter, Jill Panichelli and Marisa Kirk were the representatives. They spent time at Maplewood and Fuller Street interviewing teachers, administrators and observing the program. Staff at both elementary schools had been involved in a two-week trial, period of preparing meals for each stu­ dent to consume before leav­ ing school fpr the day. The high school has had an after school dinner program in place since last spring. Maple Valley Schools has been awarded a grant to con­ tinue the program. The district will be receiv­ ing $23,285. “We will continue to serve the supper at the high school as we have been doing since last May, said Lesatz. “We are currently providing din­ ners to any after-school groups that are currently Students in Elyse Fox's kindergarten class dive into their meals served at the end See GRANT, page 3 of the day at Fuller. Karen Coplin (from left), Paula Steele and Nancy Brenner are in the kitchen at Fuller Street Elementary. They have just prepared meals for each student to have before they leave for the day. Fall family carnival is today at Maplewood Families with children in grades kindergarten to sixth are invited to the Fall Family Carnival sponsored by the Maple Valley PTO. The car­ nival is Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Maplewood School in Vermontville. There will be local ven­ dors, kids games, hot-dogs, pizza, beverages, face paint­ ing, art and dance. A silent auction and coat drive are taking place as well. There is a small fee to purchase tickets for activi- ties. All proceeds from this event will benefit the ele­ mentary PTO events. For more information on the PTO email mvelionspto@gmail.com. Maplewood School is at 170 Seminary St. Maple Valley receives a clean audit opinion by Shari Carney Staff Writer Mark Perry, auditing part­ ner from Yeo & Yeo, gave a clean audit opinion for the financial reports ofthe Maple Valley School District to the board of education members Monday evening. Perry commended Darryl Sydloski, the district’s finance director. “Darryl has done a great job,” said Peny. “There are nCr control ot compliance or material-.weakness issues.” The audit included the food service and the Title 1 program. Food service and Title 1 comprise 65 percent of federal funding received by the school district. Highlights of the audit, said Perry, were the refund of the 2005 bonds, saving tax­ payers $350,000; the passing of the issuance of the 2014 building and site bonds for a variety ofprojects; reopening of Maplewood School; and adoption of new accounting standards for the reporting of pension liabilities. “We ended the year with a $37,000 operating surplus,” said Sydloski. The general fund balance for Maple Valley Schools is $706,355. Fuller Street Elementary teacher Allie Whitford (right) speaks with representatives from the No Kid Hungry program. Rachel Canter (from left), Jill Panichelli and Marisa Kirk flew in from Washington, D.C,. to tour Fuller and Maplewood elementary schools to observe and gather data for a $25,000 grant to provide additional meals to stu- dents. . Maple Valley Schools Phase 2 bids have been awarded Phase 2 of the Maple Valley school bond project will be the remodeling and additions at the junior/senior high school. Contractors, bid category description and amounts were approved at the board of education meeting Nov. 9. Tim Burd and Mark Rushford were absent. Trustee Craig Lackscheide was the Sole dis­ senting vote. “Each bidder was the low­ est,” said Superintendent Michelle Falcon. Falcon said Pat Powers, director of maintenance and transportation, and represen­ tatives from Miller-Davis Construction and King Davis Architects met with the con­ tractors to describe the scope of the project. The awardees are: Proline Concrete for con­ crete in the amount of $120,640; Bufggrabe Masonry, masonry, $243,823; Schweitzer, structural steel and metals, $141,025; Laux Construction, general trades, $984,000; McDonald Roofing, membrane roofing, $983,400; Forman Ford, alu­ minum entrances, storefronts and windows, $599,700; Cook Jackson, gypsum board assemblies and acoustical, $173,148; DF Flooring, flooring and tile, $409,685; H&H Painting, painting, $140,484; Kalamazoo Mechanical, mechanical work, $1,777,030; Union Electric, electrical, $420,000 and Hoffman Brothers, earth­ work, site work and site utili­ ties, $217,950. In This Issue • Maple Valley Pharmacy given Lion Pride award • Maple Valley FFA members attend national convention • Teens caught trying to set fire in Nashville • Winter coaches announced for Maple Valley Schools �Papp 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 14,2015 Bedtime story time, books for children and more at Putnam Kids are invited to wear their favorite pajamas to Putnam District Library Thursday night, Nov. 19, for bedtime story time at 7 p.m. and celebrate the arrival of nearly 100 new children’s books. The program is intended for children in kindergarten through third grade; all are welcome for a snack and stories. The event will wrap up by 7:45 p.m. so families can head home to bed. A total value of $1,407 new books from The Libri Foundation through its Books for Children grant have been added to the library’s collection. Included are $350 worth of math and science books due to Bill Strawbridge and Meg Wallhagen’s gift to the foun­ dation. The books are on dis­ play in the children’s room but are not available for check out until the event. Also this week, the book At October’s Bedtime Story time, Putnam library director Shauna Swantek read the 2015 Michigan Reads title Do Unto Otters and kids practiced using manners. Maker Lab for all ages will be Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 3:30 to 7 p.m., and Read With Me Storytime for babies and preschoolers and their caregivers is Wednesday at 11 ajn. Saturday is Lego Mania from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All ages are invited this month for creative building challenges and themed snacks. The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit the website www. putnamlib.org for updates on events. Heli” SiW1 II I fig Si Both in footie pajamas, Evie Lynn (left) and Lillia Hamilton (right) enjoy a story with their mom, Alyssa. gid. I Ashley Morawski reads to her twin boys, Bodey and Blake, after story time. IstatM vitofk Vil hagiall p'oN discussion group will meet Monday at 11 a.m. to discuss Revenge ofthe Middle-Aged Woman by Elizabeth Buchan. Check with the library for December’s title. PTO will meet next Monday ■ e A visit to Churchill Downs is on the docket for Maple Valley FFA members Tia James (front row, from left), Meghan Bignall, Haylee Scott, Rachel Varney (back) Marcum Terpening, Dillon Terpening, Lyndi Rose and advisor Aaron Saari. Maple Valley FFA members attend national convention The Maple Valley Elementary Parent Teacher Organization meets the third Tuesday, November 17th • 6 p.m. Monday of the month at 6:30 Thanksgiving Cornucopia at Fuller Street. by Rachel Varney The next meeting will be Call to register now! Limited space. Maple Valley FFA Monday, Nov. 16. Reporter The meeting is open to 20% OFF Fall Decor Maple Valley FFA mem­ parents, caregivers and Maple bers attended the National Valley staff. FFA Convention in Louisville For more information email Oct. 27 to 30. 234 North Main Street, Nashville, MI, 49073 mvelionspto@gmail.com Marcum Terpening, Lyndi 517-588-8585 • fb FishyFlowers&Gifts Rose, Dillon Terpening, Tia James, Meghan Bignall, MUH Haylee Scott and Rachel Varney attended with Aaron Saari, Maple Valley FFA advisor. The students took a tour bus with fellow FFA mem­ bers from Olivet, Charlotte, Homer, Eaton Rapids and the . Branch Area Career Center (Coldwater) chapters. En route to Louisville, the SHOPPING group stopped in Cincinnati to visit the Newport 133 S. Main You’re In, You’re Out... Aquarium. From there they Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 made their way to the You're hV me Louisville Slugger Museum, where they learned how a bat was made in the old days and in modem times, along with Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC viewing baseball memorabil- November Fall Adult Craft Class Fia/iu FfioweM, & GlpA IVashvillei HSH. \EXPRESS STOP ia. They toured Marengo Caves in Indiana the follow­ ing day and then visited the Kentucky Derby Museum where they saw a retired race horse, learned about racing and the history of Churchill Downs. At the National FFA Convention, they were among more than 65,000 FFA members and guests. The convention had members from every state in the coun­ try as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. At the convention, members attended the opening session at Freedom Hall, listened to opening ceremonies, were welcomed by the National FFA president Andy Paul, and got the chance to hear from speaker Dr. Rick Rigsby. He explained what it could be like to amplify all around the world, but also how much of a difference each member could make. After the session, menibers enjoyed a dinner at the Buckhead Mountain Grill on the Banks of the Ohio River. They then attended a concert opened by country stars Maddie and Tae, and head­ lined by Jake Owen. Thursday and Friday, the members attended the National FFA Career Expo, which had displays and infor­ mation from various colleges and companies, such as John Deere, Case IH, Ford, Chevy; and several others. Overall, all the attending chapter members enjoyed their experience at the nation­ al convention. “The convention was a great experience,” said Bignall. “I got to meet FFA members from around the entire country, see motiva­ tional speakers, talk to sever­ al large agricultural compa­ nies and learn a lot. It was definitely an experience I will not forget.” pfebi 'itiJii kfetti lfkl| fcfei k fca 651 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 14,2015 — Page 3 The annual buck pole contest will be Sunday, Nov. 15, in the lot northeast of Duey’s Corner on Ionia Road in Vermontville. Buck pole contest is tomorrow The Lion Pride Award is presented to Maple Valley Pharmacy owners Lori and The annual buck pole con­ Shane McNeill. The award is given to the couple at the school board meeting Monday, test, in partnership with the Nov. 9, by Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon (right). Eaton County Chapter of Maple Valley Pharmacy given Lion Pride award Maple Valley Pharmacy owners Shane and Lori McNeill were present at the Maple Valley Board of Education meeting Monday, Nov. 9, to receive the Lion Pride Award. This award is given to community mem­ bers who support the district by going above and beyond. “Maple Valley Pharmacy has been extremely generous with Maple Valley Schools donating over $1,500 in epi­ pens in 2014 and over $ 1,500 in 2015,” said Cheryl Sheridan, school nurse. “The new state requirement that all schools have epi-pens on hand was a new law in 2014. MVP was very helpful in making sure our school was able to get what we needed. They are always courteous and professional, but make a person feel welcomed and listened to.” “The pharmacists have assisted with general infor­ mation about medications Quality Deer Management Association, will be Sunday, Nov. 15. Organizers ask hunters to plan on attending to visit with other hunters and their families, sharing and side effects,” said Lorraine Benedict, junior high counselor. “They are very supportive of our community beyond their store hours,” said Julie Khouri, administrative assis­ tant. Shane read a statement to the board concluding with saying they are “honored to be able to assist the school district.” the stories of the day’s hunt as well as stories of the past. “Hopefully we’ll see some big bucks checked in as well,” said Duane Eldred, owner of Duey’s Comer. Tony Smith will be the lead this year, along with other chapter members. MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Nov. 16 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 26-27 GRANT, continued from page 1 being housed at Fuller Street, such as the Excel group, the cheer group that has begun practice for competition as well as a Bible study group that starts this week. We are discussing the option to do the dinner at the bell so that all of the Maplewood and Fuller Street kids can have the dinner before going home.” The meals contain whole grains, protein, fruit, vegeta­ ble and dairy. “There are some kids that the only meals they get are at school,” said Karen Coplin, food service staff. “Our eyes were really opened up to the needs of this community over the summer program,” said Nancy Brenner, food service staff. During the summer a meal was served at lunchtime Monday through Friday at four locations within the dis­ trict. “These kids have been so excited,” said Elyse Fox, kin­ dergarten teacher, regarding the afternoon meal, “They love it. They’ve been so thankful.” Breakfast is served free, 63 percent of the district stu­ dents qualify for free or reduced lunches and now a third free meal is being sup-, plied. “I think this is a' wonderful opportunity,” said Amy Larson, district manager for Chartwells Food Service. “We’re feeding every kid.” Larson gave a shout out to the involvement of Maple. Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon. “The superintendent here really wants this.” Teens caught trying to set fire in Nashville Two juveniles, boys ages 15 and 16, have been appre­ hended and charges are being sought for their alleged involvement in starting two fires in Nashville this past week. Nashville Police Chief Chris Koster in a telephone conversation Thursday said the juveniles were found hid- ing in a shed on Queen Street behind Kellogg School. They were apprehended by Officer Thomas Paugh. “They were caught in progress,” said Koster. “They broke a window and attempt­ ed to set a fire in the Kellogg School but they were unsuc­ cessful.” Koster said just prior to their apprehension the pair is believed to have set a fire in a trash can on a bus at the Maple Valley bus garage before fleeing the scene. “The fire on the bus caused damage,” said Koster, “but the one at the school self-ex­ tinguished.” Prizes will be awarded in several categories. For more information con­ tact Eldred at Duey’s Comer, 2996 N. Ionia Road, Vermontville, or call 517­ 726-0486. Dec. 3 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Expansion and Review Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Small Animal Sale Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Expo Center MSU Extension Office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Science Saturday, 9 a.m., Old Hastings Public Library Rhodes-Reid Yeehaw! Robert Rhodes and Chris DePyper of Nashville would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Mazalenna Stone Rhodes to Tyler Michael Reid, son of John and Sarah Reid of Battle Creek. Mazalenna, a 2013 Maple Valley graduate, is currently serving in .the U.S. Air Force. Tyler, a 2011 graduate of Lakeview, is currently employed at Menard’s. They are looking forward to tying the knot in 2017. They to see y’all there! Tanning Walk-Ins 852-1757 Welcome Like us ori Facebook" (q for a FREE visit with tanning package purchase 226 Main Stieet - Aayfivillc We 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 $10.95 • 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 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, November 14, 2015 Loretta Jane Halsey Joyce A. Reed VERMONTVILLE, MI - Joyce A. Reed, age 71, of Vermontville passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 in Charlotte. Joyce was bom in Wanda June Snyder Charlotte, on October 1, 1944, the daughter of the Wanda June Snyder passed late Vem H. and Iva A. away peacefully November (Williams) Reed. She was 10, 2015, at MediLodge in raised in the Vermontville Howell. area and attended local She was bom to George schools graduating from Willard Converse, Sr. Vermontville High School in and Jennie M. Mugridge 1962. on December II, 1924 Joyce’s family was always in Middleville, and was her first priority, and spending a longtime resident of time with them was time she Nashville. Wanda worked for cherished especially during several years as a seamstress the holidays. When she was for Baby Bliss in Nashville younger, Joyce was crowned and Middleville and also the Vermontville Maple helped her husband at Max’s grandchildren, Michelle Syrup Queen. This began a Shoe Repair. She enjoyed spending time Snyder, Jody Snyder and tradition in the family, and with her family and her dogs, Robert Snyder; and many over the years several other young lady’s in the family going out to eat, attending nieces and nephews. church and doing circle word Memories of her will have also been part of the Syrup Festival “Royalty”. puzzles. She was a sweet forever be in our hearts. Joyce loved animals and lady with a lively personality Funeral services will be and fun sense ofhumor. held at noon on Wednesday, each of her pets have been Wanda was preceded in Nov. 18,2015 at the Daniels rescued from the local death by her husband, Max Funeral Home in Nashville. animal shelters, including Ronald Snyder, Sr.; sons: The family will receive her cat “Joey”. After she Max Ronald Snyder, Jr. visitors one hour prior to the retired she enjoyed reading and Michael Lee Snyder; funeral service beginning at and spending time with her grandchildren. great-granddaughter, Mariah 11 a.m. Joyce had been employed Ashley Jean Lloyd and 12 Interment will take place at Hastings Mutual in the siblings. privately at Lakeview processing department for She is survived by Cemetery in Nashville. granddaughter, Dana Funeral arrangements have 14 -years before she retired in Snyder (Scott Hale); great been entrusted to the Daniels 2014. Joyce is survived by her grandson, Austin Furlong Funeral Home in Nashville. and great granddaughter, For further details please Taylor Lloyd; granddaughter, visit our website at www. Linette (John) Mihlik and danielsfuneralhome.net. great grandson, Jack Mihlik; daughter, Kim (Myers) Rodriguez; two sons, T.R. (Maryellen) Myers, Mark (Patty) Myers; her brother, Vem (Marilyn) Reed II; 11 grandchildren; three great granchildren; and brother-in­ law, Donald Gaedert. She was preceded in death by her sister, Natalie Gaedert. Funeral services were be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 with Dan McClintock officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Barry County Humane Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville, Ml. For further details please visit our website at Welcome to Daniels. Funeral Home. Winter coaches announced for Maple Valley Schools aroundtne corner! Make Simply Sweet Bakery a part ofyour Thanksgiving this year... Order your favorites today... Pies, Dinner Roots, Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Cake and More! Holiday Hours... 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Jane was bom in Lansing, on April 12, 1954, the daughter of the Beulah (Pearl) and Edmond Hyatt. She was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools graduating from Maple Valley High School in 1972. She was the wife of Stephen Halsey. The couple met at the Charlotte Eagles, and developed a relationship, that over the years grew into a beautiful marriage. In 1987 while working together in Bristol, TN, the couple was married and has celebrated 28 years of marriage. Stephen and Jane loved to travel, and for several years owned and operated an antique photo booth business, which took them to antique shows all over the upper Midwest. For the past 15 years Jane has been employed as a quality coordinator at Corium International and was looking forward to her retirement in April 2016. Jane loved her family and was a wonderful cook. A get-together with family and friends was something she cherished and always included a great meal. 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Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at Welcqme to Daniels Funeral Home ‘ Friday, Nov. 20th • noon-6 pm Iv Saturday, Nov. 21st • 10am-5pm * 108 N. N Main St., St £ ’J Vermontville YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS RING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND OIN US IN THIS FUN ANNUAL TRADITION Call us today! Sally Magoon Realtor SHOP CLOSING! Great ’’ SALES! Deals!. m Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations ofour Clients and Customers! I CAMPBELL COUNTRY CRAFTS J 7527 W. Vermontville Hwy., Vermontville Get a head start on holiday shopping. Weichert Realtors’ Emerald Properties Ken Babcock 111 N. Bostwick St, Realtor 269-986-5737-C Charlotte, Ml 48813 sjmll511@yahoo.com 517-652-5575-C www.emeraldrea1tyco.com kdcbabcock@gmail.com November 16 - 20 Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. —Call for extended hours by appointment only. 517-726-0269 4^/ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 14, 2015 — Page 5 Free class offered to first-timehome buyersLetters to the Editor pjn. Several housing experts will be guest speakers. Participants should bring a sack lunch. This class is designed for people who are within a year of being ready to become a homebuyers who have not owned a home for three years. The class will be at Cochran Centre, 121 Cochran Ave., Charlotte (enter through the back door on Washington Street). Housing Services of MidMichigan has a goal to pro­ vide basic information to make the home buying pro­ cess go more smoothly, with more satisfying results. A free class for first-time home buyers to learn more about all aspects of home ownership, such as readiness, search, lending and closing, along with successful main­ tenance and finance after buying is planned Saturday, Nov. 21, from 9 d.m. to 3 Topics will include: Topics will include: • Assessing readiness for home ownership. • Credit scores and repair. • Shopping for a home. • Mortgage process and products. • Home inspections. • Owner maintenance and financing. Pre-registration is required for space is limited. To regis­ ter, call 517-541 -1180. and Schedule of Events J< * ® Sltfc. Si 1 fafan fa..^ fautj|k fa fa ifal ?!fa® ejeQ waajMt itfal ®fa iiffaaniii fan't BbaJ® I । ’ , t finailn®!. r IffllfflKlrtit Htejg 7T RrMefaiii .* „ mrtifc bHUh tnv. faite Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Nov. 16 Chicken parmesan, noodles with marinara sauce and cheese, peas, mandarin oranges, Texas toast. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Hamburger, baked beans, coleslaw, sliced peaches, bun. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, banana, bread/roll. Thursday, Nov. 19 Chicken Caesar salad, pasta salad, tropical fruit, bread/roll. Friday, Nov. 20 Pork chop, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, combread, apple. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Nov. 16 Chicken pasta salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit, cookie. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Sliced turkey with cheddar cheese, three bean salad, cinnamon applesauce, bread. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Chicken Caesar salad, LOCAL pasta salad, mandarin oranges. Thursday, Nov. 19 Hard boiled eggs, black bean salad, citrus sections, snack bar. Friday, Nov. 20 Breakfast bread, cottage cheese, diced peaches, fruit juice. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Nov. 16 Chicken parmesan, noodles with marinara sauce and cheese, mixed vegetables, orange, bread/ roll. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Wholegrain ancakes, turkey sausage links, roasted potatoes, cinnamon applesauce, fruitjuice. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Swedish meatballs, whole grain noodles, peas, cauliflower, banana. Thursday, Nov. 19 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, fruit cup, fruit and grain bar. Friday, Nov. 20 Pork chop, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, animal crackers, apple. Activities Calendar BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Fid. Monday, Nov. 16 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,WJQ H,WJQ Reminiscence. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. Tuesday, Nov. 17 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 aan.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Brain Works 1 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. RSVP Thanksgiving. Wednesday, Nov. 18 Hastings: Card Making 9 am.; Music with Sam 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-2:30 p.m. Delton: TV Strings. Woodland: BP Checks; Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. Thursday, Nov. 19 - Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Music with Celia 10:30 a.m.; BP Checks 10:30 am.; Alzh. Caregiver Support 3:30 p.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia. Nashville: TV Time; Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 10 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east olM-66 on Baseline) schedule Church Service.......................... Sunday School.....................10 ........ 9 a.m. 0 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 10: 00 a m. ........................Church Service 11: 00 a.m ..................................Fellowship All Are Welcome! Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. PASTOR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School... rr 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ P.M. Worship............ 11 a.m. .6>p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship................................................ 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.................................... .10 a.m. Morning Worship................................ 11 a.m. Evening Worship.................................. 6 p.m. 11 a.m. Evening Worship...................................6 p.m. Wednesday Family Night Service .6:45 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............................................... 7 PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM Phone: 543-5488 for others during hunting hours. One gets excited to hear of a 10-, 11- or 12-year old accomplishing the goal of harvesting a deer and hav­ ing such good results. It is nice that one can call and ask a good neighbor instead of hearing it two weeks later. Young people like a con­ gratulations for their accom­ plishments because hunting is a privilege for them and provides a positive family experience. It is important that young folks be proud of becoming great hunters. Recently, within four days, two separate dumps of skinned deer hides, guts and containers have been thrown less than two feet off a local road. Dirt roads in the coun- at Duey’s Corner Vermontville ‘ALL deer killed and tagged during Michigan's deer archery season for 2015 will be eligible for the contest! AirEntries will be Eligible to enter a Random Drawing, other categories include Biggest Buck in both Youth (16 and under) and Adultl WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT THE CLOSE OF THE EVENT ON NOVEMBER 15™! For deer kills prior to the event (youth and archery seasons) simply present the LOWER RIGHT JAWBONE with tag from legally harvested deer. If the deer IS an antlered buck, also present the antlers for entry in the contest at the event. This event is an authorized MDNR check station and all bio infonnation collected will be forwarded to the MDNR. Those hunters providing jawbones and antier measurements will be eligible for a MICHIGAN “SUCCESSFUL HUNTER" PATCH. For more information or any questions call Tony Smith 517-231-9107 or Duey’s Comer 517-726-0486 Visit us at www.QDMA.com or onfacebook facebook MiQDMA PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH :45 a.m. Worshi 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 Phone 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Worship............................... 8:30 a.m We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. (1/2 mile East ofM-66, Mickey Cousino 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School A.M. Service... ............... 10 ......... 11:15 . . P.M. Service... ................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Sunday School......................................... 9:45 A.M. Service.................................................. 11 P.M. Service................................................... 6 Wed. Sendee................................................. 7 304 Phillips St, Nashville PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 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. Pat Warner, Nashville Sponsored by: The Eaton County Branch QD.MA. Duey's Corner, & Riverside Oak Furniture Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org try does not give people who kill deer the right to dispose of their remains on others’ properties. Note, 1 did say people and not used the word hunters. A true sportsman is called a “hunter” because he or she has more respect for self and others. Gun deer season begins tomorrow and I hope hunters show respect for others by using proper disposal of remains, respect others’ property and enjoy being a sportsman passing on good morals and values to fellow and future hunters. 12th Annual Eaton County Quality Buck Pole Opening Day Contest Nov. 15th, 4-9p.m. PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE 803 Reed St., Nashville- Sunday: A.M. Worship............................... To the editor: John F. Kennedy once said, “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” My motto is “Ask not what your neighbor can do for you, but ask what you can do for your neighbor. Hunting is for those who want to connect to their heri­ tage by living off the land and providing for their fami­ lies. Most hunters are loyal to this privilege and want to instill it in their families. True hunters respect owners’ properties, their hunting privileges and the privilege of others — and most of all use common sense. Most hunters have respect NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service........ ....... 9:15 a.m. Sunday School............................ 11:00 a.m. United Methodist Women: PASTOR KAREN KINNEY 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. Parsonage: 517-852-0685 Certified Lay Minister Phone 616-765-5322 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday Service 10 a.m. Everyone is Someone Special." For infor­ mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Respect is taught by example 8593 Cloverdale Road Phone (269) 963-7710 PEGGY BAKER ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517)726-0258 Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues M-79 West Worship.......................................... 11:15 a.m. . PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI . 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Sendees: ........................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass.................................. 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 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 Sunday Evening Sendee ................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Sendee... ........... 6:30 p.m. AWANA............................. 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH PASTOR JOE BENEDICT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-726-0526 For more information call: WEST BENTON CHURCH 795-2370 or (non-denominational) ..................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Common Prayer used Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK Sunday School 9.00 a.m. 269-763-3120 �Page 6 —Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 14,2015 Another successful start to deer season for area youth Danielle Gorman lifts the head of the buck she shot during the annual Youth Hunt the weekend of Sept. 19.. Mason Pitcher and Cordell Frank (center front) show off their deer at the end of the annual Trowbridge Youth Hunt with Maple Valley Boy Scout Troop 648 thed weekend of Sept. 19. AT LEFT: Members of the Maple Valley Boy Scout Troop gather around Bruce Gorman and Steven Therrien (center front) as they show off their does during the troop’s annual Trowbridge Youth Hunt the weekend of Sept. 19. Community Update. Making Great Strides in Growth and Integration Pennock join Drs. Horton and Heeringa in our orthopedics practice, providing greater flexibility and scheduling options for the patients we serve. Our master facility planning process is also progressing. Theteam is currently analyzing new data, metrics and Our mission, "to improve the health of the communities we serve," is at the heart of why we are instituting changes during our integration process with Spectrum Health. Each change provides us with new tools and processes that will aid us in our goal to provide an trends that are able to help forecast the future health trends for Barry County. We will share more information about this project during the first quarter of 2016. exceptional patient experience, the highest quality and safety and to bring value to those we serve. In December, we will welcome the addition of a new provider, Belen Amat, MD. Dr. Amat is boarded in both A good example of this was our recent domain migration project This integration of our old Pennock information technology system into Spectrum Health's system was a huge undertaking, but one that allows us the invaluable asset of virtually connecting with the internal medicine and pediatrics and will join Scott Brasseur, MD and Tiffany Jackson, NP at Hastings Family Medicine in the Medical Arts building. rest of the Spectrum Health family. Running simultaneously With our domain migration was our ICD-10 Project Information Systems Director, Teri VanTongeren and her team have done an exceptional job with both of these huge projects. A big thank you to all involved, including the invaluable support provided by Spectrum Health Information Services (IS) team members. It is an exciting and positive time in our history with opportunities for each of our employees to witness and embrace new ways that will help propel Spectrum Health Pen­ node forward, (recently welcomed new colleagues to Spectrum Health Pennock during our new employee orientation sessions. Half of the room was made up of individuals who Our integration with Spectrum Health has enabled us to begin the process Of building an even stronger platform on which to provide health care for the citizens ofgreater Barry County. Merging our best practices with the proven metrics of Spectrum Health allows us to have a heightened focus on our patients. The individuals of our organization have created the legacy that is Pennock. They will also be the cornerstone of quality, caring and dedication that mold the future of Spectrum Health Pennock and help to improve the health of the communities we serve. Thank you, had worked for other Spectrum entities, but wanted to work here at Pennock. They were simply waiting for us to become part of the larger Spectrum Health family. As many in the community already know, J. Daniel Woodall, DO, MPH joined our obstet­ rics and gynecology practice in August and we are currently in the process of interviewing Sheryl Lewis Blake, FACHE President, Spectrum Health Pennock several additional women's health physician candidates to help grow the services offered to area women. Additionally, we are recruiting another orthopedics provider to spectrumhealth.org/pennock �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. November 14, 2015 — Page 7 Sheriff says court administrator’s raise too high; judge disagrees by Elaine Gilbert Special Correspondent Public comment overshad­ owed the pre-printed agenda at Tuesday’s Barry County Board of Commissioners meeting. In the spotlight was a newly signed contract with a $22,000 pay raise in a seven-month period for Trial Court Administrator/Friend of the Court Ines Straube, who is an employee of the court and not a county employee. “I don’t know what you can do about it [the raise], said County Sheriff Dar Leaf during public comment, “but we do have an awful lot of disgruntled employees right now throughout the county because ofthis.” In June, Straube’s salary will jump to $99,653, and Leaf said that amount is “$4,000 more than the coun­ ty prosecutor, $26,000 more than the sheriff, $36,800 more than the clerk and $41.500 more than the regis­ ter of deeds and about $41,000 more than the trea­ surer ...” County commissioners have no authority over how the judges on the Barry County Judicial Council manage their own adminis­ tration, but the county board is required to adequately fund the court system and did approve, line by line, the court’s budget. When Straube was hired a year ago to succeed retiring Robert Nida, whose salary was approximately $98,000, Straube did not have a con­ tract, and her starting salary was $77,189. Chief Judge William Doherty told the board he wanted to evaluate Straube’s performance before her salary would be elevated to Nida’s level. Straube’s first increase became effective Nov. 2, making her current salary $88,421. Her salary is sched­ uled to increase again to $99,653, June 2, 2016, according to the employment agreement she has with the Barry County Trial CourtBarry County Judicial Council. Nida’s salary “is what Mrs. Straube should have been receiving from the day she took that job,” Doherty said during public comment. I wanted to see how she per­ formed for the next year ... We have used her services at a discount for the last year ... She has done a heck of a job for us.” “This isn’t a raise [Straube’s salary[,” Doherty said in a telephone conversa­ tion Wednesday. “She deserves equal pay [to what Nida was earning].” Straube’s current job is actually the result of combin­ ing two jobs, he said, noting that she is also doing the work of former court employee Kathy Holman, who retired, resulting in a savings of $80,000 plus the added savings of employ­ er-provided pension contri­ butions and Social Security. Doherty said the county board approved combining the two positions. In addition, not too long ago, the county court system had four court administrators until the local court system was restructured. Now Straube does it all. Straube, when asked after the meeting about her reac­ tion to the public comments about her salary, said “I was a little surprised to see it coming because I’m a very open person, very transpar­ ent. The sheriff could have contacted me, and I would have openly explained that, but he didn’t. He wanted to do it in a public setting for whatever reason, and that’s OK, he can do that.” Straube, who earned a bachelor’s degree in business management and a master’s degree in court administra­ tion, has worked for the courts since 2001, starting as a court recorder for Judge Richard Shaw, who is now retired. She later became a financial specialist for the juvenile-probate court and assisted Nida with budget collection and preparation and statistic data gathering. In 2009, she was hired for the probate-register position. When Straube completed her master’s degree, Kathy Holman was retiring, and Straube “applied for the dep­ uty court administrator posi­ tion, and that’s when the court started to undergo a new restructuring [in 2011] and went from having multi­ ple court administrators to one trial court administrator overseeing the court opera­ tion that includes Friend of the Court, circuit, district, probate and adult drug courts. It’s a unified system, and I oversee the whole entire organization. I deal with the federal budget for Friend of the Court and spe­ cialty court programs. We have different state grants and federal grants that come through, and I oversee and make sure that we’re spend­ ing them accordingly and making applications for those programs,1’ she said of her duties. Leaf had several concerns when he spoke to the board, saying the large increase for Straube would expand the county’s unfunded liability in its retirement system. “This is why we are in the predicament that we’re in because this has been allowed to happen through­ out the years,” he sqid. “We’re paying a half mil­ lion dollars every year to pay that off,” Leaf said ofthe $10 million unfunded pension debt.” The county has been paying down that debt for four years using the umbrella tax funds generated by the county’s share of delinquent taxes. “It’s going to take 20 years to pay that off. Employees are paying more into the retirement system now than they ever have before. The last contract we agreed to pay another 2 1/2 percent for future defined benefits. "... Employees took bonuses instead of pay raises because of this legacy cost for the retirement system. Unions even agreed to extend their top [wage] payment from three years to five years, and that would help us save money over the long run. Some of them will lose $6,000 out of their pocket. Now, I question why all of a sudden there’s an $11,000 increase for one position ...” After the meeting, he said, “I have to go back [to my employees] and explain to them why the court adminis­ tration is getting these pay raises, and that’s very, very difficult. He also said the amount being paid for unfunded pen­ sion debt could be used for other purposes, such as more funding for the county eco­ nomic development alliance and parks and recreation. “We were just discussing how to pay for security in the county [the sheriff’s budget was recently- increased for that] ... The treasurer’s office doesn’t even use sticky notes. They use scrap paper to save money,” he said. After the meeting. Leaf said, “We have to work together to get this [unfund­ ed pension liability] paid off. That’s where I’m coming from.” Leaf also complained during public comment about the fact that county employ­ ees who receive promotions have to go into, a more mod­ est pension program, making it difficult to promote from within. Commissioners adopted a hybrid pension plan in 2012, meaning that all new hires and current employees moving to differ­ ent county jobs from that date have a more modest defined-benefit and a defined-contribution program rather than a traditional defined-benefit pension. The hybrid plan costs the county less, which was the goal, and employees also pay less, and consequently, retirement benefits are less than the for­ mer plan provided. That could change if the county board adopts the alter­ nate-transfer rule to allow current employees to stay in the better retirement program if they get promoted, but it would be a larger cost to the county. He also questioned why Straube isn’t on the hybrid pension plan “like everybody else [who gets promoted] unless you do this transfer [rule]. In my opinion, the raise is wrong.” “I think he is completely wrong,” Doherty said regard­ ing the sheriff’s comments during public comment. Leaf, after the meeting, said, “I understand that the judge can do that [grant Straube’s pay raise, etc.]. I’m not here to declare war on anybody. I want everybody on the same page when it comes to paying offthat debt we’ve got.” County Prosecutor Julie Nakfoor-Pratt gave her sum­ mary of the public comment segment, saying said she did her homework regarding Straube’s salary. “I think what’s important is for people to do their homework, to ask questions and to learn to educate them­ selves before making public comment,” she said. “I understand our budgetary systems are different, and that’s the way it is. What the judge does with his and what I do with mine, that’s just ... the way it is. We co-exist together ... We need to learn the facts before we say any­ thing.” �Page 8 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 14,2015 ‘Honoring All Who Served’ is theme of Veterans Day observance She thanked the veterans for “Freedom is not to be taken her freedom “to become a for granted ... it is the brav­ StaffWriter Area veterans were hon­ doctor or a lawyer — what­ ery of giving up much more than could be imagined and ored Wednesday at Maple ever I might choose.” “They gave up their lives for that I thank you.” Valley JrJ£r. High School. A vocal tribute of The annual Veterans Day as they knew it so we celebration began with a pro­ wouldn’t have to,” she said. “Traveling Soldier” was percession of 33 veterans led into the gymnasium by members from Maple Valley Boy Scout Troop 648 under the direction of Scoutmaster Rob Trowbridge. Each troop member carried a flag repre­ senting different branches of the military. Alexander Trowbridge led the proces­ sion carrying the American flag. He was followed by Sam Martin, Andrew Hoyt, Nathan Gorman, Cordell Frank and Matt Martin. All rose for the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Kayli Hansen, a seventh grader. She was followed by Dennis Vanderhoef» master of ceremonies, who asked the veterans to introduce themselves. One by one, they rose and gave their name, branch of service and, in some cases, details of their service experience. Sequoya Hennigan, a Singing “Traveling Soldier” are Maple Valley Choir junior, delivered a speech members (from left) Carie Betz, Brielle Hammond, she prepared on freedom. Auzzie Fuller and Dominique Visser. by Shari Carney LIO Sequoya Hennigan gives a speech at the veterans celebration on the price of free­ dom. formed by a quartet com­ prised of Carie Betz, Brielle Hammond, Auzzie Fuller and Dominique Visser. Choir director Ryan Rosin accompanied on the piano. Gracie Fisher, a freshman, presented a speech about the sacrifices service men and women make. . “They are away from fam­ ily events for a long period of time; weddings, births of children, holidays and birth­ days ...” said Fisher. “All military personnel are heroes. Everyone who joins the mili­ tary is a hero to me.” Principal Todd Gonser introduced a video entitled “I Fought for You.” He said Superintendent Michelle Falcon had sent it to the staff earlier in the day. The video was followed by taps played by Tony Martin with echo by Elizabeth Rushford. At the conclusion of taps, the students and family members in attendance gave a standing ovation as the vet­ erans were escorted by Vanderhoef to a reception in their honor. Kayli Hansen sings ‘The Star-Spangled Banner” at the celebration- to honor veterans Wednesday. Maple Valley Boy Scout Troop 648 members (from left) Alexander Trowbridge, Sam Martin, Andrew Hoyt, Nathan Gorman, Cordell Frank and Matt Martin with Scoutmaster Rob Trowbridge prepare to usher in the veterans at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School for a Veterans Day observance. A Veterans Day observance takes place in the gymnasium at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School Wednesday. Gracie Fisher speaks about the sacrifices veterans made for others. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, November 14,2015 — Page 9 LARGE We S h i p Authorized ShipCenter* sunshine Pack 1351 ILBroadway (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 14,2015 Nashville ‘Best Town on the Map,’ former editor says “Home, sweet home”... the Len Feighners were “dog-goned glad to be home again” after a 1914 cross-country odyssey. The Nashville News editor shared his travel observations en route by writing entertaining “letters home” for publication in his newspaper. At Los Angeles the Feighners were joined by daughter Vada. The Feighner home at 224 Sherman St. in this 1910 photo appears much the same today. ed in various other enterpris­ Mr. and Mrs. Paxson, friends es in Anacortes. We spent a of the McKinnis bunch, who most enjoyable day at the took us to their home, fed us Phillips home and were and then took us on a most shown the city by auto, interesting trip about the although the visit to Cap island. It is surprising -the Sante, a high promontory amount of splendid agricul­ overlooking the city and the tural land there is to be found surroundings, had to be made on these islands. As one trav­ on foot. The city is on an els about the Sound in boats, island, but is connected with the islands seem to be princi­ the mainland by rail and pally huge mounds of rock, with occasionally an opening highway. The Michigan Central Railroad depot at Nashville (seen here circa-1915) was the Anacortes is one of the down to the water. Traveling final stop on the Feighners'journey. They departed from this station Jan. 5,1914, with thriving cities of the Sound about the island in an auto, two four-foot strips of tickets for which they had paid station agent Elmer Greenfield country, having a large num­ however, we found many “a heap sight more than we could afford,” wrote Feighner, “but which we hope will ber of mills, packing houses splendid farms, bbautiful bring us home safe and sound before the open season on black bass.” and other industries that give roads, good buildings and an it one of the largest and most unmistakable air of comfort permanent payrolls of any of and prosperity. This “Memories of the the coast Cities and insures it ... Wednesday morning we Past” article by the late Dear Readers: “All day long we permanent growth. left Friday Harbor on the Well, here we are, home Susan Hinckley was pub­ watched the beauties Tuesday morning we took steamer Rosalie for lished in the Maple Valley again, after “surrounding” of the mountains until another boat, the Islander, Bellingham, on our way back News Nov. 12, 1985. She most all of the United States our eyes fairly ached, for Friday Harbor, which is to Blaine ... and finally wrote: The following is the and part of Canada. And seeing many on San Juan Island. The reached Bellingham in time seventh andfinal installment while the trip was a dream beautiful glaciers, • Islander left at 6 o’clock in to catch the night train to ofa series of “letters home” 'we had indulged in for years, with their immense the morning, and as we left Blaine; written by the late. Len W. and it fully came up to our fields ofgreen ice, Anacortes, with the moon After spending another Feighner, editor-publisher of expectations, in every way, shimmering just going down in the west week in Blaine, during which The Nashville News from we are really glad to get back waterfalls and and the east just indicating time we had a highly enjoy­ 1888 to 1928, during a 1914 and settled down again in the approach of the rosy able trip over excellent roads rushing streams, cross-country trip. good old Michigan. dawn, we thought of the old to Whatcome Falls ... we Accompanied by his wife a veritable moving After my last letter, we couplet about “early to bed finally were compelled to Stella. Feighner toured the had one of the most delight­ picture show of and early to rise,” which our pack up and start for home, South. Southwest and the ful side trips of the whole magnificent scenery. ” grandmother taught us and which we did Wednesday, West Coast before heading to journey. We left Blaine early also of what Bobbie Bumit the 18th. The mayor accom­ the Northwest and home via Monday morning, going to said when the bookkeeper panied us to the train to see Canada. In this last article, Bellingham by train. Feighner tells of theirjour­ Bellingham is a very pretty found our old friend E.A. told him. he would have to that we didn’t take any ofthe ney from Blaine, Wash., to town and one of the thriving Phillips waiting upon the get down and sweep out the town property with us and store at six in the mourning, Geo. A. Elsperman, collector Nashville, “the best town op ports ofthe Sound country. It wharf. the map." is the county seat of “Gene” is one of the pio­ that he “supposed he could of the port, accompanied us Whatcome County. Here we neers of Anacortes and one do it, but he hated to stay up as far as Vancouver to see that the Canadian officials Nashville, Mich. took the steamer Kulshan en of its oldest and most pros­ as late as that.” However, when the first didn’t turn us back as “unde­ (Best Town on the Map) route to Anacortes, a place perous businessman. He conMarch 28, 1914 we reached before noon and ducts a wholesale and retail golden rays of the rising sun sirables.” We left Vancouver business in groceries, hard-- tinged the tips of the Thursday noon on the ware and ship chandlery Olympias, off to the .south- Canadian Pacific, for the last MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVE NEEDS [store that provides supplies west, with a mystic pink halo part ofa trip which will never for ships] and recently moved and later brought them out in be forgotten ... Friday morning we awoke into a magnificent new build­ white and rose against the find ourselves at ing he built for the business, distant peaks ofthe Cascades to having outgrown his previ­ to the northeast, we ceased Revelstoke in the foothills of From General Maintenance regretting the loss of our the Selkirk range ... The train ous quarters. to Performance and He employs a large force dearly loved morning nap steadily climbed up and up Off-Road Parts of clerks, chief among whom and were glad. Oh, that glori­ until we reached the summit, is his son Keith, and the ous morning! It was well which is the highest point in the pass, reaching an altitude entire business is under the worth missing sleep to see. 130 S. Main St., Vermontville ... Arrived at Friday of 4351 feet, then dropping direct supervision of Mr. Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 „ Phillips, who is also interest- Harbor about 10 o’clock, we down to 2,430 feet at were warmly welcomed by Beavermouth, which marks the dividing line between the T EMPUR-PEOIC • ORECK • AMANASERTA • FRIGID AIRE - LG • GE- O R E C K AMANA • LG Selkirk range and the m Rockies. Here, we again 2 c began to climb until we u 3) reached the “Great Divide*” at Stephen, where the highest TJ m 628 W. Lawrence, Charlotte* 543-8332 altitude on the road is sappliances.com/ o VISIT US ON THE WEB reached, 5321 feet. o Starting WWW.RICHARDSAPPLIANCES.COM All day Friday we spent ■ ^JMECTRIC among the mountains, seeing the wonderful beauties of FRIGIDAIRE nature and where some of man’s greatest engineering ACE AUTO REPAI$R& 517-726-1500 ^ichartls /serie $39995 feats have been performed to surmount the obstacles nature placed in the way of this route to the western coast. The train stopped 20 minutes, at Field, which is one of the most beautiful places along the line, and all the passengers piled out to gaze at the magnificent mountains by which it is sur­ rounded. Mount Stephen, Mount Field and several other grand peaks tower almost straight over the little town and tempt one to leave the train and become a climb­ er Leaving Field, we soon came to the wonderful fig­ ure-eight or spiral tunnels, by which the trains are enabled to make the grade necessary to pass the summit of the Rockies at the Great Divide ... These grades and tunnels are soon to be done away with by a tunnel under the mountains which is to be 16 miles long and one end of which will be in Alberta and the other end in British Columbia. All day long we watched the beauties ofthe mountains until our eyes fairly ached, seeing many beautiful gla­ ciers , with their immense fields of green ice, shimmer­ ing waterfalls and rushing streams, a veritable moving picture show of magnificent scenery. But when we dropped into nightfall at Banff, we left it all, for the next morning when we awoke we had passed Medicine Hat, where the cold weather factory is locat­ ed and had arrived at the plains of Alberta. No more mountains. Just prairie. Long reaches ofterritory with only an occasional little bunch of farm buildings and about every 20 or 30 miles a little trading point. From here as one gets into eastern Alberta and over into Saskatchewan, the country gets apparently better, towns are closer together and farm buildings are larger, more modern and more numerous. At nightfall we reached Portal, where we crossed into the good old U.S. again and had our baggage -again inspected by customs offi­ cials. We crossed North Dakota in the night and northern Minnesota in the Continued next page �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 14,2015 — Page 11 Continued from previous page forenoon, arriving at Minneapolis Sunday at 2:30 pan. All this part of Minnesota looks prosperous and more like Michigan, with neat farm homes, fine school buildings and thriving cities and villages. We spent the remainder of the afternoon in Minneapolis, took the train at 7:05 and awoke in the morning in time to get breakfast before we pulled into Chicago, which thriving village we left at 12:30 the same day for home, sweet home. Dog-goned glad to be here again and to get. back in the harness. Afterthoughts: We are fre­ quently asked if we say any section of the country we liked better than Michigan. That depends. If one has enough money so he can live without work and wants to take life easy, yes. Galveston is a splendid retreat for lazy folks who don’t like the cold, snappy weather we have in Michigan in winter. So is any part of southern California. Flowers bloom out of doors the year around. These sec­ tions are a paradise for peo­ ple who don’t want to earn a living and can’t stand the invigorating cold of the northern winters. But if you have to work, “that’s something else again,” as Abe Potash says. There are thousands of men all through the west looking for work. Nearly every city is loaded up with idle men and the problem is a vexing one as to what to do for them. Seattle is raising money by taxing and bonding in order to keep a large force at work on streets and boulevards. Other rifi’afrg^ •* .3 l«« 10Wii -M kffisikta 3X'3 .Dsgstte tan xmtaii rsa nr maiHitkl cities can’t follow the exam­ ple, for the reason that they are already taxed and bonded to the limit. The west is not as prosperous today as the east. Whether it will be after the canal is opened is a ques­ tion no man can answer. [The canal to which he referred was the Panama Canal, which opened less than five months later Aug. 15, 1914, creating a water route from the East Coast to the West Coast.] At present, the west is a good place to stay away from, either for a working man or a business man. But it is a bully place for tourists, and the tourists are a good thing for the natives. If it were not so, many of the natives couldn’t live. If Michigan was advertised and boosted like the West Coast country is, we would have to take clubs to drive the people away. We left Vancouver with a temperature of 80 degrees, found zero-degree weather at Medicine Hat and nearly all through Alberta, about 20 above at Minneapolis, 40 at Chicago and 50 when we reached home. Western Canada is being overrun with Hindus. One sees them in swarms at Vancouver and Victoria, and in gradually lessening num­ bers as we come east. 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VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa Toys and food are being collected in Vermontville The women’s club in Vermontville is asking for contributions of toys and food for the Christmas basket program. Items may be taken to the village office at 121 Eastside Drive in Vermontville. Call Mary Fisher, 517­ 726-0670, for more informa­ tion. NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE When to call 911' Being prepared when an emergency happens includes knowing when to call 911 and what information the operator will need to assist you in getting help fast. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or emergency medical personnel such as: • A fire • A crime; especially one in progress • A car crash, especially if someone is injured • A medical emergency, such as someone who is unconscious, gasping for air or not breathing, someone having an allergic reaction, chest pain, uncontrollable bleeding or any symptom that requires immediate medical attention. If unsure whether the situ­ ation is an emergency - call 911 and let thee operator determine what assistance is needed. Information is important The 911 call taker will ask questions that may seem like they are delaying sending assistance when in reality they are speeding up the assistance by sending the proper personnel to handle the emergency. Questions may include: • Location of emergency, including street address (par­ ents should teach children their home address) • The phone number call­ ing from - even with caller ID they will want to identify a way to contact the caller in the event it is disconnected. • What is the emergency — Fire? Injury? Crime? - • Details - physical description of a person who may have committed a crime - a description and location of a fire - injuries or symp­ toms of a person having a medical emergency. - • Be prepared to follow any instructions the 911 call taker gives. They will give assistance until help arrives such as first aid, choking or CPR. • Do not hang up until instructed to - they may need to gather more information until help arrives. If911 is dialed by mistake, or if a child dials 911 when no emergency exists, do not hang up. Simply explain what happened. For a non-emergency and need to report it in Eaton County call 517-543-3510. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. NOTICE OPEN POSITION The Village of Nashville has an open position for the Village Zoning Administrator. The salary is $4,000 per year and the hours are variable, as needed. The applicant should live within a reasonable distance of the village, have some knowledge of zoning issues, and work well with people. A job description will be available in the village office. Anyone wishing to apply can bring or send your resume/application to the Nashville Village Office which is located at 203 N. Main st., PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073, on or before 5:00 pm on December 7, 2015. Application shall become the property of the Village of Nashville and will be public information unless otherwise requested. All resumes shall be held on file for one year and shall only be returned to the applicant at their request. The village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The Village ofNashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cathy Lentz Village Clerk 16531 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. Mort­ gage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Tina L. Cullers, an unmarried woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2008, and recorded on August 26, 2008, as Document Number: 20080826-0008572, Barry Coun­ ty Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated November 05, 2014 and recorded November 17, 2014 by Document Number: 2014-010843, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hun­ dred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Three and 98/100 ($122,383.98) including interest at the rate of 4.62500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ tice 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 prem­ ises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on De­ cember 10,2015 Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 91, Middleville Downs, Addition #5 to the Village of Middleville, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats, page 43. Commonly known as: 948 GREENWOOD ST, MID­ DLEVILLE, Ml 49333 If the proper­ ty 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 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 purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the re­ demption period is 1 year. Pursuant to -MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the bor­ rowers) 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 re­ scind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus Interest. Dat­ ed: November 7, 2015 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. 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To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. �Page 12 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 14, 2015 66> featured business of the week NASHVILLE MOO-VILLE CREAMERY ' Doug and Louisa Westendorp moved to Nashville 23 years ago when their tnplets were 6 months old. “When we moved, we purchased the tarm from the Pennock family; milking about 50 cows at the time. Carlyle, our oldest son was 6 years old, 'managing' the farm with Doug," said Louisa. “The twins were just getting over the terrible 2’s’ and we were enjoying raising six kids under 6 with a new experience under our belt. We thought that would be the hardest thing we would ever have to do incite until the day Doug wanted to build a creamery. * “The purpose of building MOO-ville was to be able to create jobs for our kids, in the dairy industry, without having to milk hundreds of cows. Also, he wanted to provide a high quality milk and teach them a hard work ethic. MOO-ville was built in our com field with everyone watching full of doubts. Our sanity was questioned and tested at times! Doug would always say 'diversify' and ‘we don’t want to put all our eggs in one basket.’” MOO-ville's name was inspired by Doug and Louisa who wanted to keep Nashville’s theme and for people to connect “MOO-ville in Nashville.” The kids were embarrassed with the name and all voted for “Dorp’s Dairy” due to the fact that was the kids’ nickname at Maple Valley. “When we first opened MOO-ville, we were shocked at how many people came to see what was built in this quaint town. Within the first year we started our own delivery route with 12 stores and five of them being Felpausch stores. The others were 'mom and pop convenient stores.’ We are now honored and blessed to be in over 140 stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and ice cream parlours throughout west Michigan, with not only our milk but other products we make as well. “We threw out our first batch of ice cream we ever made as well as the first milk we ever put in bottles. Trial and error was how we figured things out, but it seemed like sometimes we screwed up more than we got right After selling purchased premium ice cream for the first year, we decided to start making our own. We wondered if we had shot ourselves Tn the foot because who would want to eat an ice cream that was still being tweaked and recipes still being developed. "With nearly 50,000 gallons of ice cream made last year, we now have a product we are proud to sell. With the help of many great employees, a supporting town, and some hard work, MOO-ville began to grow. We found out our customers just wanted to know the ice cream was being made from our cow’s milk. We now make over 80 plus flavors of ice cream, bottle seven lines of milk including our Creamline milk (non-homogenized, letting lactose intolerants enjoy milk again because the milk is less processed), cheese curds; butter, buttermilk, drinkable yogurts and our rich creamy eggnog bottled now through New Year. “MOO-ville has evolved from more than an ice cream shop on the comer of M-66 and M-79 but a place to come with your family and friends to spend time together, enjoying the petting farm and watch your kids, or our grandkids, enjoy the newly remodeled playground and sand box. You can also take a self-guided tour and see the 220 cows being milked by the robots! If you have seen the school buses at MOO-ville that is because we also have farm and creamery Tours that can be scheduled. "Lastly, we are here working in Nashville with all six kids still, bringing a very fun place, locally. Doing, what we believe, God wants us to do; blessing us with customers each and every day. So thank'you to the Maple Valley community for letting a small Dutch family embark on their dreams. MOO-ville is located two miles south of town, comer of M-66 and M-79 and is open Monday through Saturday (November to March) 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Spring hours are April to May, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and summer is from June to August 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 517-852-9003 for more information. UPCOMING EVENTS Local businesses supporting each other Carl's of Nashville COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Daniels Funeral Home Eaton Federal Savings Bank Envy Salon Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping Friends of Putnam District Library Meet the family ofMOO-ville Creamery; Louisa Westendorp (seated from left), Mason Westendorp, Tina Westendorp, Brittany Benedict, Claire Benedict, (standing) Natasha Westendorp, Troy Westendorp, Jonah Benedict, Levi Westendorp, Eric Westendorp, Joe Benedict, Doug Westendorp, Lindsey Westendorp and Carlyle Westendorp. Good Time Pizza Great Northern Bowhunting Co. Hastings City Bank Hickey Electric, Inc. Hometown Lumber & Hardware Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Maple Valley Implement, Inc. Maple Valley Pharmacy MOO-ville Creamery Mulberry Fore Golf & Banquet Murray's Asphalt Musser's Service & Auto Sales Nashville Family Dentistry Just to the right, inside the front entry at MOO-ville, is The Bam. This freezer unit stores gallons of ice cream, an assortment of ice cream cakes, cupcakes, entrees and more. Pennington Bobcat & Backhoe Pennock Physician Network/ Nashville Family Medicine R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Shirley's Chuckwagon Cafe Step N'Time Dance Studio, Inc. Trumble Agency, Inc. Two J's Wheeler's Marine Service SUPPORTING MEMBERS A drive thru is an added convenience for the shopper on the go. Cali in an order or place it at the drive thru window. This window is located on the north end of MOO-ville. To share community events on this page, emailinfo by November 28 forconsideration to: nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com MVHS THEATER PRESENTS "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS"—Just two shows left, TODAY ONLY @ 2p and 7p—Come support our talented MVHS students as they perform this fantastic musical! General admission: $8 adults, $5 students and seniors. STEP N'TIME DANCE STUDIO AND THE REVUE PRESENT "THE NUTCRACKER"— Dec 4-6 & 11-13: Fridays @ 7p, Saturdays @ 2p and 7p, & Sundays at 4p—Main Street Theatre House (301NMain Street—Use side entrance and proceed upstairs)—Bring the whole family to experience this classic holiday story as it comes to life on stage through music and dance—a tradition right here in downtown Nashville! Ticket prices: $10 adults, $8 students and seniors (62 & up), $5 for children under 12. Reserved seating opens Wednesday, Nov 18 at 9a byemailing: therevue1@yahoo.com or calling 517.749.1229. Cash or checks accepted. Doors open 30 minutes before show and tickets may be purchased at the door. Concessions available.. Country Kettle Cafe Grace Community Church Green Light Driving School LLC Hamiltons Taxidermy Hummell's Body Shop J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Janette's Bunkhouse Main Street Salon Maple Grove Upholstery Maple Valley Schools Nashville Baptist Church Pash Performance Seasonal Co-op Simply Sweet Bakery Smalltown Computers The Revue—Nashville Community Theatre WBCH A proud partner ofthe Barry County Chamber ofCommerce SEASONAL CO-OP CHRISTMAS EVENT—Saturday December 12, 9a-5p—Stop in for holiday shopping! Enjoy 20% off with our store-wide sale. Plus children will be able to decorate gloves, and refreshments will be served. Come join the fun! Nashville is proud to be home ofthe NASHVILLE ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT • allows local businesses to better network and support each other LONGEST SUNDAE IN THE U.S.A I • provides opportunities for businesses to give back to the community Save the date: SAT. MAY 14,2016— Join us as we take on the world! • supports the efforts underway to make Nashville a destination location CHRISTMAS PARADE—Saturday December 12—Watch for details! NASHVILLE ROUTE 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT ICE CREAM SUNDAE CELEBRATION—Saturday December 12—Join us after the Christmas Parade for ice cream and more in celebration ofbeing home to the longest Sundae in the USA! Details to come! -l If � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-11-21.pdf a3462e21df3a83163c210c977e56352b PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 47, November 21,2015 Freedom of speech in action at Nashville village meeting In a rare appearance at a Nashville Village Council meeting Thursday, Nov. 12, Judy Quantrell addressed the council. Quantrell, co-owner of Jack and Judy’s Country Kettle and several properties, including the one at 109 N. Main St. recently given to the village, took President Mike Kenyon to task regarding Gary White. White is in reg­ ular attendance at meetings and addresses the members in the public comment por­ tion- on a range of topics. “Mike, do you know what his point is? ... How do you. guys put up with him? This is remarks Cathy Felder spoke. harassment...” Quantrell told She began by thanking the board. “You’re doing a Quantrell. wonderful job.” “Thank you for donating Quantrell may have been the building at 109 N. Main. motivated by an advertise­ Now we don’t have the stig­ ment paid for by White that ma of a pot store,” she said appeared in the Oct. 31 issue referring to the former med­ of the Maple Valley News. In ical marijuana business. the ad, White called the prop­ "Instead there will be a nice erty proposed path a walkway ... Nashville is the Nashville Village Council friendly town ... we need to $42,300 folly.” He also be positive.” referred to the “DPW Friday Quantrell picked up from breakfast club” and implied there and defended Scott there are no repairs and Decker, departrtient of public improvements for the library works supervisor, and his The property at 109 N. Main St. in downtown Nashville has been razed and new or park. foundation poured. In a break from Quantrell’s See COUNCIL, page 6 Vermontville residents shouldn’t worry, Case Credit Union is here to stay by Patti Farnum Staff Writer Despite the many rumors going around the village of Vermontville, that Case Credit Union will soon be pulling up stakes and head­ ing out in six months, noth­ ing could be farther from the truth. As a matter of fact, a rep­ resentative from Case and the Vermontville Village Council addressed the rumors at the Nov. 12 meet­ ing. “I want people to know we aren’t going anywhere,” said Jeff Kusler, Case vice presi­ dent of operations. “As a matter of fact, I know the village really wants an ATM in the village. I think it’s an important step forward to show the residents here we are not leaving. The installa­ tion of one in Carl’s Super Market in Nashville is great, but I want these residents here in Vermontville to know we didn’t just come for a short time, and feel the ATM would help justify that. “When we committed to Vermontville, we said this is where we want to stay,” said Kusler. .Constructing an outdoor structure was mentioned to the council by Kusler, who explained the ATM would have to be protected from the weather. The ideas began to quickly pop up, having the ATM inside a building, not just a three-sided structure. After a lengthy discussion, there was real brainstorming in the room among the coun­ cil members. One idea approached was the feasibili­ ty of using one of the closed buildings on Main Street or perhaps one of the present businesses to house the ATM. Such a location would Santa expected in Vermontville Dec. 4 keep the machine out of the weather and could be a via­ ble solution to not only keep it out of the elements, but would be a way for the cus­ tomers to use it without being exposed to rainy and snowy days to come. “I love the idea of using downtown retail space; I think it solves all our prob­ lems,” said Kusler. Village members expressed their enthusiasm to pursue different avenues of how to proceed to get the machine and where it would be best located. Kusler also spoke to the council on his feelings about joining forces with the vil­ lage to bring Case to the area. “We are trying to affirm this is still a partnership, and it’s been brought to your attention that people were struggling and they needed a financial institution. And it’s because of your partnership and what you were able to do with the township hall, that we were able to move in here.” Council President Ruth Wineman also addressed the rumor going through the vil- lage. "I don’t hear it every day, but sometimes when I am out and about, I have someone come up and tell me they heard that Case was going to be gone in six months. I told them that is absolutely not true. I mean, if they were going to be gone in a few months, why would they go to all the trouble moving out here and training people?” Councilman Mark Jorgenson spoke ofthe loyal­ ty the village has shown over their partnership to Case. When Case moved- into the village office, the council started meeting at Vermontville United Methodist Church. “You’re there in the vil­ lage office, you put your money in there. We’re in this church right now because you’re over there. If that’s not showing commitment, I don’t know what is,” he said. In other business, the coucil: • Appointed DPW super­ visor Chris Rumsey to street administrator. • Said the light to be placed on Maple St. should be installed soon. In This Issue Santa arrives by firetruck in downtown Vermontville. This year’s Santa-centered event will be Friday, Dec. 4. (File photo) Santa Claus will kick off children inside the opera the holiday season by arriv­ house. Everyone can begin 'to ing at the Vermontville Township Library Friday, gather in front of the opera Dec. 4. Due to the popularity house at 5:45 p.m. to wait for of this event, Santa and Mrs. Santa’s arrival by firetruck. Claus will be visiting with Doors will open at 6 p.m. Craft and activity stations will be available from 6 to 7:30 p.m. While waiting their turn for a visit with Santa, children may make orna­ ments, color holiday pic­ tures, write a letter to Santa and enjoy a snack. Parents are encouraged to bring cameras for their holi­ day photos. Call the library, 517-726-1362, for more information. • Moo-ville robbed; suspect behind bars • The Nutcracker’ returning to stage in Nashville • A chapter closes at Putnam • Speakers focus on services for youngest children �Page 2 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 21,2015 Community breakfast speakers focus on services for youngest children Lisa Purcell, director of early childhood education for The quarterly breakfast sponsored by Barry County Great Start Collaborative is in Leason Sharpe Hall at the Barry County Community Foundation. The topic is about the services offered to families expecting children to those Barry County, is a speaker at the quarterly community early up to age 8. Lisa Purcell, director of early childhood education, is the first speaker. breakfast on the topic of ear ly childhood services. by Shari Carney Staff Writer Families in Barry County have a host of trained spe­ cialists and an array of ser­ vices available to help them in raising their children. Tuesday, several speakers covered many of those ser­ vices at the quarterly com­ munity breakfast. “Our purpose is to bring awareness to our community about issues facing our fami­ lies and services available to help in supporting the safety and well-being of our fami­ lies and youth,” said Karen Jousma, director of the fami­ ly support center, in her opening remarks. Representatives were on hand from Great Start Collaborative, Great Start Parenting Coalition, Great Start Readiness Program, Early On and Community Action Early On Head Start. Lisa Purcell, director of Early Childhood, Great Start Collaborative/Great Start Readiness Program, led the discussion and was followed by Rachel Ward and Katie Acker, co-parent liaisons; Shanon Everett, Great Start Collaborative coordinator, Julie McMillen, family coach, and Jennifer Baird, Early On coordinator. Purcell said calling 211 is a great place to start if a pat­ ent — or expectant parent isn’t sure where to begin. “They do a great job,” she said ofthe service. “You will talk to a real person. They guide you to what you need.” Purcell stressed the availability and affordability of preschool readiness pro­ grams through Great Start, Jennifer Baird (from left), Julie McMillen, Katie Acker, Shanon Everett, Rachel Ward, Michelle Slaughter and Lisa Purcell attend the community breakfast this past Tuesday. which includes half-day and full-day programs for 4-yearolds. Funding is available, but many programs have no cost. Shanon Everett, coordina­ tor with Great Start Collaborative, outlined five components for young chil­ dren to be more successful: Pediatric and family health; social and emotional health; child-care and early educa­ tion; family support; and parent leadership. Parents, grandparents and caregivers’ voices are being heard, agreed Rachel Ward and Katie Acker. The two are co-parent liaisons for the county. “Bring a customer mind­ set,” said Ward. “The com­ munity is servicing my chil­ dren’s goals and how to help them overcome obstacles.” We will be Open Thanksgiving Day 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 $10.95 • KIDS UNDER 10 $525 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 Julie McMillen is a family coach who teaches basic par­ enting skills in the home. “It begins with a referral; sometimes the parent will initiate,” said McMillen. “I evaluate what’s- going on. I’m a sounding board and do a lot of listening ... I help them teach their children and get down on the floor with Mom, Dad or the grandpar­ ent and the child. We play educational games, such as search and matching games.” At-risk children or devel­ opmentally delayed children are the focus of Jen Baird, Early On coordinator. “We go in the home and assess development and help the family by coaching them,” said Baird. “We’re really big on parental con­ sent and work with them to develop an individualized family service plan.” Acker reminded the attendees of the Very Barry Summer event, a resource fair, offered annually in June. This event is an opportunity for families to meet repre­ sentatives from the county and learn about the resources available. “The information shared [at the breakfast] was very important to all the agencies who serve families with young children or are expect­ ing a child,” said Jousma. “We all want to give our children the best start possi­ ble. We don’t know every­ thing about parenting (even if we think we do) and here are some wonderful resourc­ es.” The quarterly breakfast is a free event; the next will be in February. The website for the Barry Community Resource Network is www. bcmfamily.org. For addition­ al information, call 269-945­ 5439. Saturday December 5th @ 6pm Sunday December 6th @ 3pm & 6pm anrf ('/or/ FREE ADMISSION 309 Phillips St., Nashville . 517-852-9808 one/ �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, November 21,2015 — Page 3 Moo-ville robbed; suspect behind bars A safe was taken from Moo-ville Creamery at 5875 S. M-66 Highway in Nashville. Barry County Sheriff’s Office responded and launched an investigation Thursday, Nov. 19. As a result, property was recovered including the safe, break-in tools and an unde- .Layla Bowers (from left), Elizabeth Christopher, Giana Rodriguez, Melanie Jones and Reagan Jones are Mini Clowns in The Revue and Step N’ Time’s production of “The Nutcracker." ‘The Nutcracker’ returning to stage in Nashville “The Nutcracker” returns; presented by Step N’ Time’s owner, director and choreog­ rapher Kimberly Rodriguez, in conjunction with The Revue community theater. Area families are encour­ aged to begin the Christmas season with a special outing by attending the “The Nutcracker,” Dec. 4 to 6 and 11 to 13 at Main Street Theatre House, 301 N. Main St. in Nashville. “‘The Nutcracker’ begins on Christmas Eve when a little girl named Clara, (played by Lacy Jewell) falls asleep after a party at her home and dreams herself, (or does she?) into a fantasy world where toys become larger than life,” said Pat 'Campion representing The Revue. “Her beloved gift, a nutcracker from her uncle, comes to life and defends her from the Mouse King, then is turned into a prince after Clara saves his life.” Lacy is joined by a cast of more than 60 adults and chil­ dren. The actors and their roles include Cheryl Sheridan and Shauna Swantek, Narrator; Logan Bowers, Fritz; Scott Peters, Uncle Drosselmeier; Jared Mater, . Assistant/Nutcracker Prince; Savannah VanStee, Dew Drop Fairy; Alex Braker, Dew Drop Prince; Morgan Miklusicak and Madison Auten, Chinese Princesses and Doll Soldiers; Emerald Brown, Peacock and Spanish Dancer; Abigail Mater, Sugar Plum Faiiy and Maid; Parker Auten, Weston Fisher, Evan Fisher, Joshua Peters, Logan Bowers, Russian's; Joe Rodriguez, Mr. Stahlbaum and Arabian Prince; Kimberly Rodriguez', Mrs. Stahlbaum, Arabian Princess, Mouse King; Alex Braker, Nick Jones, Dads; Bill Reynolds, Nutcracker (in mask) and Mother Ginger; Kennedy Allyn and Lauren Haag, Nutcracker Lieutenants; Kayli Hansen and Kaylee Tucker, Mouse, King Lieutenants; Raegan Jones, Little Mouse and Mini Clown; Madison Stickles, Paige Hopkins, Grace Curtis and Julia Mater, Snowflakes; Makayla Phil Byington celebrating Van Engen-Helmick Rob and Tuesday Van Engen formally of Nashville, MI are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Meagan, to Ches Helmick. Meagan is a 2008 graduate of Maple Valley and a current PhD student- at Virginia Tech. Ches graduated from Liberty University and is employed with Edward Jones Investments. An early 2016 wedding is planned in Lynchburg, VA. termined amount of cash. A suspect is currently awaiting arraignment at the Barry County Jail, according to a press release from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Michigan State Police Wayland Post and Eaton County Sheriff’s office assisted. 90th birthday Phil Byington was' bom December 1, 1925 in Her­ culaneum, MO. Friends and family are invited to celebrate on Saturday, Nov. 28 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Vermontville Bible Church, 250 N. Main, Vermontville. BLACK FR Texas Vegas Night NASHVILLE V.F.W. 8260 Friday, Nov. 27th Texas Hold’em Tournament ) and Cash Games______ ) Regis tration 2: 00 p.m. Starts at 3: 0d p.m. Cash games will start as soon as we have enough people!! Blackjack and Let-It-Ride Also! $30.00 Buy in FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE Lic.#M91143 304 S. State St., Nashville • 517.852.9260 Rushford - Jacques Jared Mater and Lacy J<ewell dance in a scene from ‘The Nutcracker.” They wilII be performing the first two weekends in December at Main Street Theatre in Nashville. Parsons, Jacelin Brown, Kaylee Tucker and Kayli Hansen, Snow Princesses; Courtney Walker, Harlequin and Clown; Sydney Wolf, Columbine; Lauren Haag, Sophie Braker, Thea Zellmer, Taylor Carpenter, Elizabeth Christopher, Giana Rodriguez, Kali Grimes, Kierstyn Downs, Girls in Party Scene; Parker Auten, Weston Fisher, Evan Fisher, Joshua Peters, ~ Hannah Kinney, Jada Brown, Jacelin Brown, Boys in Party Scene; Melanie Jones, Ella Allyn, Alice Rohs, Layla Bowers, Bailey Stickles, Cooper Stonehouse, Grace Conklin, Hayley Rasey, Mice Army; Ava Zellmer, Jordyn Downs, Sarah Cook-' Kirsch, Hailey Martin, Ada Marie Blakely, Megan Ramey, Kyla VanAlstine, Sophia Rose, Toy Soldier Army; Taylor Carpenter, Hailey Martin, Grace Conklin, Cooper Stonehouse, Sarah Cook-Kirsch, Ada Marie Blakely, Megan Ramey, Hayley Rasey, Candies; Melanie Jones, Ella Allyn, Alice Rohs, Layla Bowers, Giana Rodriguez, Raegan Jones, Mini Clowns; Sophia Braker, Makayla Parsons, Jacelin Brown, Kayli Hansen, Reed Pipes; Gracie Fisher, McKayla Weiler, Sydney Wolf, Chelsea Feasel, Dew Drops; Ava Zellmer, Madison Stickles, Julia Mater, Bailey Stickles, Grace Curtis, Kyla VanAlstine, Jordyn Downs, Paige Hopkins, Sophia Rose, Mini Sugar Plums; and Kali Grimes, Kierstyn Downs, Thea Zellmer, Hannah Kinney, Jada Brown, Elizabeth Christopher, Angels. For reserved seating, call 517-749-1229 or email therevuel@yahoo.com. Shows are Fridays at 7, Saturdays at 2 and 7, and Sundays at 4 pm. Ticket are adults $10, seniors/students $8, children 12 and under $5. Call for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 Mark* and Lisa Rushford of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jessica to Philip Jacques, son of Greg and Jenny Jacques of Hudsonville. The couple met while attending Cornerstone University.. Philip will graduate in May with a bachelor’s in business and economics and Jessica will graduate in December 2016 with a bachelor’s in exercise science. A June 2016 wedding is being planned. Open House Sunday, November 22 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 143 W. Fifth St., Vermontville This channing, warm and inviting recently remodeled 2 story home will meet all your needs with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. You will love the updated kitchen, perfect for entertaining your Holiday guests. A large walk around porch welcomes you home and greets your guests warmly. #73784 A MUST SEE! •Price $79,900 Weichert Realtors’ Emerald Properties Zac Soderberg (517)927-2256 111 N. Bostwick St., Charlotte, Ml 48813 zac.soderberg@yahoo.com < Support our Performance Company’s Trip to Disney World! cz & Christmas • Present Wrapping Saturday, DANCE STUDIO December 12 And have our Elves do the work for you! Check out our Facebookpage or websitefor more details. 517.852.9910 • 207 N. Main St. • Nashville • www.stepintimedancestudio.com �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 21. 2015 Sally I. Dowding SPRINGPORT, MI Sally I. Dowding, age 79, of Springport, and formerly of Gamer, NC, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Friday, Nov. 13,2015 at Sensations Nursing Care Facility, Charlotte, MI with her loving and faithful husband, Sam Dowding, by her side. Sally was bom April 18, 1936 in Battle Creek, the daughter ofArthur and Hazel Schenck. She graduated from Olivet High School in 1954. She was an active member of Nashville Baptist Church, Nashville, MI; First Baptist Emily Reitz and Jim Wiggs quiz each other on social .studies vocabulary while using Church, Charlotte, MI; and the Quiz-Quiz-Trade structure in Kagan. Nathan Kestner eagerly waits for his partner Ainger Bible Church, Oliv­ in the background. et, MI. Sally taught Sunday school for junior high boys, was the youth choir director and sang in the adult choir, while attending Nashville Baptist Church. She was an active parent in the Olivet Community School System, where her children attended. She was employed as head Maplewood students in cashier at Kroger stores in Amanda Auvenshine’s third central Michigan for 16 grade class have been sub­ years, where she touched mersed in cooperative learn­ many lives. Sally enjoyed ing. cooking for her kids and fed “The way it was truly many oftheir friends through meant to be,” said Auvenshine the years. she said of the learning. Sally married Sam Dowd­ Through Kagan, class­ ing, December 13, 1980. room instruction is organized They lived in Gamer, NC for to describe how teachers and 33 years, where they owned students interact with the and operated Profession­ curriculum. The structures al Machine and Tool, also are not tied to any specific Schenck Industries, LLC. subject. The program uses Sally was a long-term basic principles of coopera­ member of Midway Baptist tive learning and is positive, Church in Gamer, NC where promotes interdependence she taught ladies Sunday and individual accountabili­ school class, sang in the adult ty, encourages equal partici­ choir and was very active pation and simultaneous with hospitality teams. interaction. The principles She was a faithful servant are referred to as PIES. to her friends, loved to Students have learned and entertain on a regular basis, implemented several struc­ and was a generous and witty tures so far, Auvenshine said, individual to all. including Mix-Pair-Share, Mom had a special place in Rally Table, Round Table, her heart for her two Cocker Round Robin, Rally Robin, Spaniel dogs, Buffy and Think-Write-Round Robin, Aaron. When they passed Timed Pair Share, Rally away, a part of Mom went Coach, and the students’ with them. Both dogs were favorite, Quiz-Quiz-Trade. Makenna Barnum Suttles and Ben Scott finish math a large part of her and Sam’s “They say they enjoy this one the most because it vocabulary practice using the Kagan structure, Quiz- life while they lived in North Carolina. allows them to work with Quiz-Trade. E.J. Granger stands in the background. She will be deeply missed different people other than by her four children, ten those in their team.” grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Sam Dowding; sister, Joyce Ann Sparks (Kenneth) of Charlotte, MI; brother, Lyle Schenck (Darlene) of Ka­ lamazoo, MI; children, Steve (Karen) Coplin of Nashville, * MI; Teresa (Coplin) Kocher Kagan structures bring classroom engagement Call 269-945-9554 or1-809-879-7685 for Maple Valley Nows ads Nashville !EHi. express. F $TOP SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 Oat Oca You’re In, You’re Out... You're hV me ‘P'tccedJ Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC In Memory of Samantha GreenmanShotts of Zanesville, OH; Kendie (Coplin) Cooke, Brighton, CO; and Mark (Laurie) Co­ plin of Zanesville, OH; step­ daughters, Susie (Greg) Nor­ ton of Brookfield, MI; Nan (Bob) Hewitt of Olivet, MI; Carol (Joe) Kita of Olivet, MI; and the Skip Dowding family of Springport, MI; grandchildren, Abe (Mi­ chelle) Kocher of Lakewood, CO; Samantha (Cooke) Shane Dhainin of Brighton, CO; Abbey (Kocher) Jason Williamson of Zanesville, OH; Kendrick Coplin of Nashville, MI; Annie (Koch­ er) Jeremy Lenhart of Zanes­ ville, OH; Nicholas Coplin of Zanesville, OH; Heather Irene Cooke of Brighton, CO; Micah Coplin of Nash­ ville, MI; Austin Coplin of Nashville, MI; Bo Coplin of Zanesville, OH; great-grand­ children, Logan Coplin, Hensley A. Williamson, and Cohen J. Williamson. Sally was preceded in death by her father, Arthur C. Schenck (1969); mother, Hazel Irene Schenck (1999), and son-in-law, Neil H. Cooke (2010). A celebration of life and reception is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at Nashville Baptist Church in Nashville, MI. Pastor Lester DeGroot will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Sally’s life. At the family’s suggestion, memorial contributions in Sally’s name may be made to Hospice Advantage, 801 South Waverly Rd., Lansing, Alzheimer Foundation, or Sensations Memory Care, 511 East Shepherd St., Charlotte. Condolences can be sent to www.prayfuneral .com/m/ obituaries/Sally-Dowding/ Memories. The family would like to thank the staff at Sensations Memory Care for the wonderful care given to Mom. Special thanks to Lynn Rigleman for her loving and compassionate care of Mom in her final days. God bless you all! MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVE NEEDS ACE AUTO REPAIR& From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts 517*726-1500 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 5105 Happy 40th Birthday November 30,2015 My dear sweet Sam would be 40 this year, but instead she will spend her 40th birthday in her Heavenly home. How amazing is that! Dear Sam, I miss you so much. I hurt that you’re gone from me and from this world. But I am at peace that you are in the arms of Jesus. You are missed by so many. I know it wasn’t easy for you in this world, but I am so proud of. how hard you worked to make life better for you and your boys. I know you are happier now than any ofus can imagine, and it is just a matter of time when we will all be together again. To those ofyou who knew and loved Sam but don’t know Jesus, I know that it is Sam’s prayer and deepest wish that you do come to know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. God bless all ofyou who knew and loved my Sam. Thank you all who helped me during her loss. I have been so blessed by you. I will be having a 4Oth Birthday Celebration/ Memorial forSamat Mooville on the 28th ofNovember from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm I invite Sam’s friends and family who wish to help me celebrate her life. Please share your memories of Sam. I would love to see pictures ofyou with Sam. I will be serving cake and ice cream and I am hoping to send up 40 lanterns around 5:45 p.m. I will need your help. And maybe Sam will see her lanterns and smile. God Bless you all. Love, Samantha Greenman-Shotts9 mom, Gayle Greenman �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, November 21,2015 — Page 5 Eaton County’s Fill a Cop Car set for Dec. 5 To alleviate hunger in Eaton County, Fill a Cop Car events will be running simultaneously at several sites Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Officers will be at the following locations: Kroger, 6430 W. Saginaw in Lansing; Walmart, 409 N. Marketplace, Lansing; Walmart, 1680 Packard Highway, Charlotte; Family Fare, 1411 S. Main, Eaton Rapids; Carl’s Supermarket, 142 E. Road, Dimondale; Town and Country, 205 E. Capital, Bellevue; and Dollar General, 654 E. Lansing Road, Potterville. Call 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Maple Valley News ads Fox Park has viewing nights If the sky is sufficiently clear, the Fox Park Observatory in Potterville will open its doors for public observing Friday and Saturday nights Dec. 4,5,18 and 19, from 8 to 11 pjn. Area astronomers will be on hand during public viewing nights to answer questions about the night sky. Observation nights will not be held with more than 30 percent cloud cover. Call 517-645-6666 to check sky conditions. The observatory is at 3979 E. Gresham Highway in Potterville. It is an open-air observatory, so visitors should dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear for Low-priced prescriptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. We'll help you feel better! HOMETOWN! iftaple Valley LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State St., Nashville, Ml 852-0882 Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www.hometownlumbermi.com Jack & Judy’s Country Kettle , Cafe , (517) 726-0637 LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Sunday School ...................... .10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 9:45 a.m. Worship Vermontville, Ml 49096 PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS (517) 726-0258 810-986-0240 10: 00 a.m. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH ........ Fellowship CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School............................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............. .......... 11 P.M. Worship ............. ...6 p.m. 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School A.M. Service.... ........ 11:15 Children’s Classes, NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, 304 Phillips St., Nashville . P.M. Service...:........................................... 6 Wed. Service......... PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE •’ Morning Worship.......................................... 11 Sunday: Evening Worship ...........................................6 AM. Worship........................ —.. 111 a.m. Wednesday Family Evening Worship................................ .6 p.m. Night Service. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting..................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-7264)526 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. .6:45 p.m. ...................... 7 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Everyone is Someone Special." For infor­ 803 Reed St, Nashville Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Worship Service........................... 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. PASTOR United Methodist Women: PASTOR KAREN KINNEY MARCS. LIVINGSTON 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. Parsonage: 517-852-0685 Phone: 543-5488 M-79 West Sunday School......................................... 9:45 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Sunday School .*................................. 110 a.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH A.M. Service................................................... 11 Phone: (517) 852-1783 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Phone 616-765-5322 Leadership Training Wednesday Evening: ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH . PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Worship............................................................ 7 CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH Certified Lay Minister ■ Worship........................... 11:15 a.m. . PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKl girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose mation call 1-269-731-5194. 8:30 a..m Mickey Cousino Sunday Service 10 a.m. Contemporary Service, Hastings both spiritually and physically. P.M. Service.... ................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, 4 miles west of Nashville We seek to feed the hungry, 10 a.m. 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass................................... 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, Sunday Worship: 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 6043 E. M-79 Highway, (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 ’ Church Service 11: 00 a.m. Phone (269) 963-7710 » (269) 945-9554 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH p.m.; Wed. 6:30 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. *Where OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! Askfor our Sales Dept. All Are Welcome! Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. massage therapy HELP SUPPORT Call and many other activities. PEGGY BAKER A Spirit-filled Church rivp tfie beat! counter hose who are lacking in self-reliance are fortunate that there are people who enjoy helping others. But even the most helpful and giving person gets tired of helping those who could easily help themselves but won’t In a similar vein, people who are frugal are likely to feel they are being advantage of if asked to give money to those who are spendthrifts. There is something in us that feels the justice of Paul’s remark to the Thessalonians that “The one who is unwilling to work shall not eat.” (2 Thessalonians 3:10 NIV) Clearly there is a difference between those who are unable to work (or help themselves) and those who are unwilling. Most of us welcome the opportunity to help those who are unable, but we chafe at helping those who just don’t feel like helping themselves. As Thomas Jefferson put it, “Never trouble another for what you can do yourself.” Self-reliance, in all its wonderful varieties, from knowing how to take care of your basic needs, to making do with what you have, to being resilient after a setback, is surely one ofthe most useful of character traits. - Christopher Simon 110 S. Main St, Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service........................... ....... 9 a.m. PASTOR ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES regular hours • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.S52.084S • toll free 877.852.2601 - fax 517.852.0461 www.maplevalloyrx.<om HOURS: Open 7 Days 6arh to 8pm Real Estate Res. Help Yourself 113 N. Main, Nashville (517) 852-9700 S WOLEVER’S Broker pharmacy- ‘Iam do all this through him who gives me strength. —Philippians 4:13 NIV Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! Elsie E. Wolever the 200-yard walk to the viewing area. For more information, visit www.eatoncountyparks, org or call the park office, 517-627-7351. Public observation nights are suitable for people of all ages. Program fee is $2 per person or $5 per family pay­ able on site. 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School..................... 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11 Sunday Evening Service ................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service.................. 6:30 p.m. AWANA. 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH PASTOR JOE BENEDICT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-7260526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-7260526 Sunday Services: For more information call: WEST BENTON CHURCH 795-2370 or (non-denominatlonal) RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. ........... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer .................... 11OO a.m. Holy Communion Traditional 1928 Book of Sunday School 9:00 am. Common Prayer used Sunday Worship 10:00 am. for all services. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 269-763-3120 �Page 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, November 21,2015 COUNCIL, from page 1 understanding the DPW crew. “They work all year Jong, anticipates painting the shut­ sometimes on their days off ters and trim, resurfacing and without pay. I think they’re repairing the porch, staining to be commended. J know the front and back doors and for a fact they pay for their front steps in the spring. Council members unani­ own breakfasts — but maybe the village should,” she said. mously approved the follow­ Rosie Murphy spoke on ing: • Payment of the November behalf of the planning com­ mission regarding plans for bills for $107,032. • Renewal ofGranger for a the property across from Carl’s Supermarket. She said flat rate over the next five a man is interested in con­ years with slight increases. • Cost of living allowance verting the property into light industrial. She said he has revision to Policy 308 from quarterly to annually, based had everything inspected. “I think it’s pretty cool that on the federal government a person wants to bring in a standard. • Parking permit for 210 business to the town,” said Sherman Street. Kenyon. • Christmas bonuses of “I think it’s a good idea,” agreed Murphy. “If we turn $50 for full-time employees down this business, how and $25 for part-time. Trustee Lori Courtney many others would want to asked Trustee Mary Coll if come in?” Putnam District Library there was going to be a buildings and grounds repre­ Christmas parade this year. sentative Shari Carney Coll said she wanted one but This is the view from the parking lot behind the stores in Nashville at 109 N. Main St. This property was a gift to thanked the -council for the didn’t have the time. the village by Jack and Judy Quantrell. Plans are to make a walking path connecting the parking lot to Main Street. water heater and furnace in Courtney, on behalf'of the the new addition. Carney Nashville Route 66 Business plan the parade for Saturday, said it is the library board’s District, said the group would Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. We are thankful to be a part of these fine communities. Hastings ANNER City approves dog park expansion iyers hronicle kin’ 'Neighbors *8} 8} Helping Neighbors' .mbbl 71 Illi! Illi III fllll! news maple valley |newsg Local kids make the most of three area fairs Serving 160,000 homes weekly lime IBS" nun. ng �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 21,2015 — Page 7 Maker Lab and coloring for adults on deck at Putnam Mary Keeley’s first grade class at fuller Street School raised $243 for books, the highest classroom total at the school. Pictured are (front row, from left) Kearson Keiffer, Kayla Raines, Aiden Buttleman, Siena Gardner, Mercedes Mitchell, James Knickerbocker, Cameron Murray; (middle) Gideon Scott, Dalton Rose, Aiden Engle Miley Musser, Libby Heckathorn, Cruize Rathburn, Landon Peterson;’ (back) Taylor Dunlap, Connor Thomason, Lillian Cummings, Presley Hricovsky and Reid Rosin. (Not pictured is Maddison Denton.) Students in Laurie Pettingill’s fifth grade class at Maplewood raised $231 for books, highest class total for the upper elementary school. Students in the class include (front row, from left) Nick Merica, Josh Gibson, Olivia Kreskai, Lily Bolton, Mya Sutfin, , Lilly Steele, Eion Lawhead, Azaleah Barlow, Blake Burkett,-Jay Coe, Emma Koons; (back) Kyla VanAlstine, Deloris Steiiry, Rae Johnson, Danica Flory, Jaden Cooper, Autumn Leo, Mackenzie Decker, Hunter Anderson, Jericho Payne, Zaeyn Matthews, Brody Trowbridge, Andrew Shepard, Evan Brandenburg and Evan Derusha. Coins for Books nets over $1,300 for the elementary school libraries Fuller Street Elementary and Maplewood School libraries recently held a Coins for Books fundraiser; The classrooms that brought in the most money from each school earned each student a $5 Scholastic Book Fair cou- pon. The winners were Mary Keeley’s first grade class at Fuller, which raised $243, and Laurie Pettengill’s fifth grade class at Maplewood, $231. Fuller students raised $611 and Maplewood, $784. The money will be used to buy books at both libraries. “These funds will help a great deal,” said Angela Caise, elementary media spe­ cialist. “We are so thankful to the parents and families for their help.” Activities for all ages are happening at Putnam District Library. Maker Lab will be Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 3:30 to 7 pm. Patrons of all ages are invited to build and cre­ ate. Wednesday at 11 a.m. is Read With Me storytime for babies through preschoolers and their caregivers. The library will be closed Thursday, Friday, and SaturdayfortheThanksgiving holiday. “Circle Monday on the calendar though.. After Thanksgiving and Black Friday, adults are invited to calm and adult conversation at Putnam District Library’s Cafe Color,” said Director Shauna Swantek. It’s adults only Monday, Nov. 30, when the library will host the event at Good Time Pizza from 6 to 8 p.m. Children and teens are not invited. The recent trend in adult coloring is fun but also valuable. “The action involves both logic, by which we color forms, and creativity,' when mixing and matching col­ ors,” said Psychologist Gloria Martinez Ayala la'st year on Huffington Post. “This incorporates the areas of the cerebral cortex Putnam District Library has added adult coloring involved in vision and fine books to its circulating collection. Patrons may color in motor skills [coordination the books, autograph their work, and return them for necessary to make small, another. precise movements]. The relaxation that it provides or use items provided by the employee of Maple Valley lowers the activity of the library. Participants also may Schools is eligible for a amygdala, a basic part of our order from the menu but are library card for free. Visit the brain involved in controlling not required to purchase any- library Monday, Wednesday emotion that is affected by thing to attend. or Friday from 10 am. to 6 stress.” Putnam District Library p.m., Tuesday or Thursday Attendees may bring their serves the townships of from 3 to 8 p.m., or Saturday own coloring books and Assyria, Castleton, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. favorite coloring equipment Maple Grove. Any student or Fraudulent phone calls reported Eaton County 911 received numerous calls Wednesday, Nov; 18,from citizens report­ ing phone calls from indi­ viduals purporting to be from “the sheriff’s office.” The callers told the citizens there is an outstanding warrant for their arrest for non- payment on a fraud case. The caller instructs the citizen to call a specific number to resolve the case. The individuals who answer at this number may claim to be a debt col­ lection agency. Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich said these calls are not being made by any member of the sheriff’s office. Law enforcement agencies do not solicit financial payments on criminal cases by telephone. Reich urged citizens to not provide any financial or identifying information to these callers. In at least two calls the suspect fraudulently identi­ fied himself as Detective Mike Harris (no person by this name is employed by Eaton County) demanding the victim pay;for a bond. Law enforcement agencies do not solicit payment of bond by telephone. An investigation on the source of these calls contin- ues. Anyone with informa­ tion regarding this activity is asked to call Detective Aaron Roberts, 517-816-8199. usiness ust. And w 99 ne & Lori McNeill MAPLE VALLEY PHARMACY Since 1886, Hastings City Bank has been committed to helping local businesses succeed so that our communities thrive. Learn more about our business banking services at hastingscitybank.com. Gj Hastings City Bank FDIC �Page 8 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, November 21,2015 NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Preparing for a winter storm It’s coining. Winters in Michigan. It’s just a matter of when. On behalf of the Emergency Management Office, Eaton County Sheriff Reich offers these sugges­ tions to prepare for that inev­ itable winter storm. At home: • Keep handy a battery powered flashlight, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather radio and portable radio, extra food (canned or dried food is best), can opener, and bottled water (at least three gallons per person). Fully charged mobile and home telephones. • Each member of the household should have a warm coat, gloves, hat and water resistant boots. Ensure extra blankets and heavy clothes are available. • Have items for infants, elderly or disabled family members. • Remember the pets. Animals feel the effects of wind chill. They need suit­ able shelter with food and water. • Be aware of potential fire and carbon monoxide haz­ ards if using an emergency heating source such as a fire­ place, wood stove or space heater. Outside: • Avoid overexertion, such as shoveling heavy snow, pushing a car, or walking in deep snow. Sweating could lead to chill and hypother­ mia, and abnormally low body temperatures.. Cold weather also puts extra strain on the heart, so the elderly and those with heart condi­ tions should be especially cautious when out in the cold. • Walk carefully on snowy, icy sidewalks. • Wear loose fitting, light­ weight warm clothing in lay­ ers, with a waterproof outer layer. Wear a wool hat and mittens. • Keep clothes dry. Change wetsocks and clothing quick­ ly to prevent loss of body heat. • Understand the hazards of wind chill. As wind speed increases, heat is carried away from a persoa’s body more rapidly which could lead to severe hypothermia. Automotive preparedness: • Be sure the vehicle is winterized by late fall. This includes having the proper mix of antifreeze and water in the cooling system, top­ ping off the windshield washing solution, and check­ ing the tire treads. Have' a mechanic check the belts, hoses, tires, battery, and coolant. • Keep the fuel tank near full, as low fuel levels can cause condensation to form, degrading fuel quality and possibly causing the fuel line to freeze. Additionally, gas stations may be closed during a severe winter storm, so it is wise to fill up if storm warn­ ings are being broadcasted. Vehicles should always be equipped with emergency supplies. Keep the following items stored in a portable container: • A small battery powered radio (AM is sufficient) and extra batteries • Flashlight with extra batteries • Cellular phone, phone book and list of contacts • Windshield scraper • Jumper cables • Fire extinguisher • Maps I GPS unit • Blanket and extra clothes • Flares • . Bottled water and non-perishable, high energy foods. • First aid kit • Tire repair kit and pump • Tow chain or rope and shovel • De-icer and extra antifreeze • “Call Police” or other “Help” sign Catalina Murray (from left), Audrey Reid, Abby Smith and Rachel Morris listen as other Own the Night finale attendees describe their favorite books. A chapter closes at Putnam Own the Night, a special evening program for area teens, has come to a close due to declining participation. A finale, hosted by Putnam District Library; Monday, Nov. 9. More than 20 teens and former program attendees came to enjoy one last eve­ ning together, said Director Shauna Swantek. The program was a bi-weekly event for teens in grades six through 12 to “own” the library while it was closed to regular traffic. The more than five years of fun were celebrated with pizza, games, laughter, and a slideshow of Own the Night guest§ throughout the years. The library still has activi­ ties - for teens, who are encouraged to attend Maker Labs scheduled nearly every Tuesday from 3:30 to 7 pm. In addition, anyone in grades sixth to 12 may sign up to be Catalina Murray (from left), Audrey Reid, Abby Smith Sisters Esther and Christiana Brooke play a game where each only gets the use of one hand. Their sister Anastasia watches. Call 269-945-9554 or MMU-MS lor Maple Va I ley News ads �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 21,2015 — Page 9 Erin Beasley is staff of the Maple Valley Schools staff member of the month is Erin Beasley. Beasley was nomi­ nated by Amy Johnson and Traci LaDue. “Erin not only makes educational magic happen in her classroom, she aids our teachers in offering the very best fit education to all stu­ dents,” said Johnson. “Erin wears many hats within our district, she has assessed stu­ dents, entered important data, created all intervention and enrichment class schedules and is our go-to person for countless reasons. Erin is one of the many reasons that Maple Valley is the best place to call home.” Superintendent Michelle Falcon announced the award at the Maple Valley Board of Education meeting Monday, Nov. 9. “Erin is amazing. She is always willing to step up and help out in any way she can. She is a strong advocate for all students. She is definitely a leader. She thinks outside of the box and strategizes on what’s best for students.” Beasley said she is thank­ ful to be in this district and for the award. “This is my sixth year teaching, and I can honestly say that the past three years working at Maple Valley have been the most enjoyable and rewarding years of my career,” said Beasley. “I am currently a reading interven­ tionist at Maplewood School. In this capacity I am able to work with lots of students across all grade levels to reach their individual reading goals. I truly believe that reading is a life skill, which serves as my daily motiva­ tion to strive to reach all of my learners. “I find both the students and staff at Maple Valley to be caring and extremely hard working. I often tell people that this is the type ofdistrict where I always wanted to be; a small district with tight community ties. I grew up on Vermontville Highway and even though I attended Charlotte schools, I interacted with several families from this community over the years through FFA events and showing animals at the Eaton County Fair,” said Beasley. “I feel close to home here. I am extremely grateful for this award, but above all, I am proud to be a Lion.” See us for color copies, one-hour 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 Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Nov. 23 Lemon pepper pollock, brown and wild rice, Brussels sprouts, peas, apple. Tuesday, Nov. 24 BBQ chicken thigh, butter beans, broccoli, applesauce, bread/roll. Wednesday, Nov. 25 Roast turkey with gravy, stuffing, green beans, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie. Thursday, Nov. 26 COA Closed. Thanksgiving Holiday. Friday, Nov. 27 COA Closed. Thanksgiving Holiday. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Nov. 23 Cheese cubes with club crackers, black bean salad, mandarin oranges, pastry crisp. Tuesday, Nov. 24 Seafood pasta salad, beet and onion salad, chunky applesauce, cookie. Wednesday, Nov. 25 Chef salad, pasta salad, pineapple. Thursday, Nov. 26 COA Closed. Thanksgiving Holiday. Friday, Nov. 27 COA Closed. Thanksgiving Holiday. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Nov. 23 Lemon pepper pollock, brown and wild rice, Brussels sprouts, peas, apple. Tuesday. Nov. 24 BBQ chicken thigh, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, fruit cup, fruit and grain bar. Wednesday, Nov. 25 Chili, broccoli, chunky applesauce, crackers. Thursday, Nov. 26 COA Closed. Thanksgiving Holiday. Friday, Nov. 27 COA Closed. Thanksgiving Holiday. Activities Calendar Monday, Nov. 23 Hastings: Card Making 9 am.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Painting Group. 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo . and Shuffleboard. H,WJ4 Reminiscence. 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IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SERVICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR NINE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mort­ gage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Tina L Cullers, an unmarried woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2008, and recorded on August 26, 2008, as Document Number: 20080826-0008572, Barry Coun­ ty Records, said mortgage was Rep. Justin Amash Debbie Stabenow and U.S. assigned to Carrington Mortgage (R-Mich.) will host academy Senator Gary Peters also will Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated November 05, night for Third District high be available to answer ques­ 2014 and recorded November school students interested in tions. 17, 2014 by Document Number: Admission to the acade-2014-010843, on which mortgage learning more about the there is claimed to be due at the United States service acade­ mies, except for the Coast date hereof the sum of One Hunmies Monday, Nov. 23, at Guard Academy, requires a dred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Gaines Charter Township nomination from the vice Hundred Eighty-Three and 98/100 ($122,383.98) including interest at Hall from 7 to 9 p.m. president, a U.S. senator, or a the rate of 4.62500% per annum. Officials from the U.S. U.S. representative. Under the power of sale contained Students typically begin in said mortgage and the statute in Military Academy, U.S. admissions rocess in the such case made and provided, no no-­ Naval Academy, U.S. Coast the the admissions process in the tice tice is is hereby hereby given given that that said said mortmortGuard Academy, U.S. spring of their junior year of gage will be foreclosed by a sale of Merchant Marine Academy high school. More informa- the mortgaged premises, or some of them, at public venue, at the and the United States Air tion about the academy nom- part place of of holding holding the the Circuit Circuit Court Court in in place Force Academy will provide ination process can be found said Barry County, where the prem­ ises to be sold or some part of them information about their at amash.house.gov. are situated, at 01:00 PM on De­ Gaines Charter Township cember p respective academies and the 10,2015 Said premises are application process. Hall is at 8555 Kalamazoo situated in t,he Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are Representatives from the Ave. SE, Caledonia. described as: Lot 91, Middleville offices of U.S. Senator Downsi Addition #5 to the Village of Middleville, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats, page 43. Commonly known as: 948 GREENWOOD ST, MID­ DLEVILLE, Ml 49333 If the proper­ ty 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 redemp­ tion period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is laterIf the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the re­ demption period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the bor­ rowers) 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 re­ scind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest Dat­ Thank you ed: November 7, 2015 Randall S. Village ofVermontville Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, Department ofPublic Works LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 15MI00103-1 (11-07)(11-28) 16571 Military academy night planned for area students Printing Need? am.; Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Brain Works 1 p.m.; Zumba 5:15 p.m. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 Hastings: Thanksgiving Party 10:30 a.m.-12:30 pm. New Horizon’s Big Band! Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. Delton: November Birthday Party; Reminiscence. Thursday, Nov. 26 Happy Thanksgiving. COA Closed. Friday, Nov. 27 COA Closed. Call for Maple Valiev News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-899-879-7985 lage ofVermontville will be Novem­ ber 27, 2015. Ifyou would like your leafs picked up please have them by the curb no later than November, 27th. �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. November 21.2015 Feighner School spanned spectrum of history Gail Hager, (back row, from left) was the teacher the year this photo was taken when Ethel Feighner (marked with an x in back row) was in the sixth grade. Miss Hager came by horse and buggy from Warnerville and boarded through the week at the Roy Brumm home. When Bunny (Mead) Shaw taught at Feighner School, she walked back and forth daily to her home in Nashville. Ethel Feighner recalls that teachers then were “janitors and everything” in rural schools. (Photos loaned by Mrs. Elmer Curtis) When the Feighner School story first ran in 1980, this photo was used, but with no student identification available. Ethel (Feighner) Curtis later provided the names of those seen in this March 4, 1910, photograph: (front row, from left) teacher Alice Whetstone, Merle Smith, Ethel Feighner, Violet Feighner, unidentified boy whose last name is believed to be Raymond, Ada Noyes, Hugh Feighner, (back) a brother to the Raymond boy (their family were tenant farmers), Mabie Feighner, Pauline Miller, Ruth Gutchess and Shirley Feighner. Seventeen students were enrolled at Feighner School when this 1913 photo was taken, an unusually high number for a school noted for its tiny enrollment. Pictured are (front, row, from left) Glen Mesnard, Leia Palmer, Madeline Garlinger, unknown girl, Lois Batchler, (back) Hugh Feighner, Leah Mesnard, Elizabeth Palmer, Iva Hill, teacher Bunny (Mead) Shaw, Ethel Feighner (the only eighth grader) Ada Nayes, Beulah Hill and Violet Feighner. This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Nov. 19, 1985. She wrote: After publication of our recent articlefeaturing a photo ofthe 1938-39 student body at Barryville School, we received a callfrom Ethel (Feighner) Curtis Curtis of Nashville, telling us how much she enjoyed all ofthe old school pictures we run from time to time in this col­ umn. She mentioned that she had several early grouppho­ tos from the old Feighner country school, which she attended as a child, and asked ifwe would consider re-running an earlier story DOBBINS AUTO SERVICE CENTER gljcbq computer programing for Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes tn Models 945-0191 > JEFF -DOBBIN’S LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS (published in the Maple Valley News April 16,1980) on the Feighner School. Located northwest of Nashville on Thornapple Lake Road, the school house was built on property donat­ ed by Ethel’s grandfather, John Feighner, an 1855 set­ tler there, and his neighbor Theobold Garlinger. Descendants ofboth still live on the adjoiningfarms. For our 1980 story, we inter­ viewed two former students, Dorothy Garlinger and Helen (Feighner) Rasey. Their observations at that time, plus Mrs. Curtis’ more recent comments have been combined in the following article. Ion m-79 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE From its log cabin origin to a daily hot lunch program sappliances.com/ and active Parent Teacher Association, the Feighner country school northwest of Nashville spanned a wide spectrum ofAmerican histo­ ry as it kept pace with the times. Progressive ideas made the school the heart of the Fractional District No. 6 community, despite an almost consistently small enrolhnent. “It was always a small school,” noted Ethel (Feighner) Curtis, who was the only student in her grade most of the way through school. Often only a dozen chil­ dren comprised the entire student body at Feighner School in any given year. Dorothy Garlinger, who started school there in 1916 at age 4, attributed that to the few number of families, vir­ tually all property owners, who lived in the district. “The same families lived there year after year,” said Dorothy, who was the daughter ofRoy and Nina Garlinger and grew up to marry anoth­ er Garlinger, named Lore. “Very few new people or tenant fanners moved in.” Dorothy was one of three students in her grade when she started school at Feighner, but within the year the other two children moved away, leaving Dorothy as the only beginner. From that time through her eighth grade graduation, she remained the lone member of her class at Feighner. Roll call at Feighner School resounded with fami­ ly names of local pioneers and other longtime residents, among them Garlinger, Palmer, Kaisr, Noyes, Brumm, and of course, Feighner. The original Feighner School was a log structure built on land owned by John Feighner, an 1855 settler in Section 23 of Castleton Township, the site being the approximate location of the present Von and Helen Rasey home on the north side of Thomapple Lake Road. (Helen is a great grand­ daughter to John Feighner.) The Feighner family also played a role in the subse­ quent relocation of the school to a site in Section 26, almost directly across the road from the original log cabin school. The new frame school, probably constructed prior to 1880, was built on the prop­ erty line of acreages owned by descendants of two early settlers, John Feighner and hi§ neighbor Theobold Garlinger. A quarter-acre of land was donated by each family as a site for the new schoolhouse, which featured dual front doors and a tradi­ tional belfry. From her father, the late Harley Feighner, Helen Rasey acquired an ancient hand-held brass bell used by early schoolteachers before the belfry was installed on the new building. Feighner School was heat­ ed with wood burned in a free-standing floor furnace, Dorothy remembered. “The local farmers fur­ nished the wood, and the kids carried it in from the nearby woodshed, where it was stored,” said Dorothy. “Once in a while, in real cold weather, the school would buy coal.” Ethel Curtis also remem­ bers that stove. A while before lunchtime the stu­ dents, under the guidance of their teacher, would 'fre­ quently place potatoes in the EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well SuppH WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. 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Her other early memories of the school, include the raised platform near the blackboard where the teacher sat, and the school piano. She also recalls nature-centered studies. “We used to gather “weeds and learn to identi­ fy them, and various trees, ” recalled Mrs. Garlinger. “Nature was a very important part of that school since we were all farm children.” Helen Rasey remem­ bered that in the late 1920s the school woodshed was converted to another use. It was moved behind the schoolhouse, connected by an anteway and con­ verted into a hot-lunch room. .“The kids would take turns bringing potluck dishes of potatoes or vege­ tables, ” she explained. “We received meat for the daily program from the county.” county. Two children were appointed for each hot lunch day, and the teacher would oversee the prepa­ ration and serving. Perhaps because of the tiny enroll­ ment at Feighner School, the innovative program was a success. But resi­ dents in Fractional District No. 6 were apparently never bashful about sup­ porting their school with new ideas. When the first local PTA was organized in the area, the chapter was formed at Feighner in the mid-1920s. “Our PTA was so active that the parents used to get together and put on school plays at other schools to raise money for Feighner School,” said Dorothy Garlinger. “They . did so well that they even put one PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal 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, 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 viola­ tion 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 616451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. EQUAL HOUSWQ on in the opera house in walking to Nashville with Nashville.” her mother for the train Dorothy’s parents, the trip to Hastings for the Roy Garlingers, were part two-day exam held at the of the troupe, along with Barry County fairgrounds Ed and Bessie Feighner, (“Boy, was I scared!). Dale and Pauline The rural schools were Downing, Art arid Emma eventually consolidated Hart and Glen and. Sarah into town districts and by Moore. the early 1940s almost all In addition, Dorothy of the country schools sur­ remembers playing piano rounding Nashville were to accompany a similar combined with the village benefit-performing quartet system. Even the young comprised of her father; tots were coming into her uncle, Fred Garlinger; town for their education. and neighbors Dale When the rural schools Downing and'Glen Moore. closed their doors for the But even such dedicated last time, an era of local parent performers could history also ended. But not forever keep the finan- .like the Feighner district, cial wolf from the door of many seats of country the country school. learning still live in happy Rural seventh and eighth memories ofthe past. graders had for several The old Feighner years taken required Barry schoolhouse was sold in County exams to enter the 1940s and is now the high school at Nashville. Dewey Dull residence. Ethel Curtis remembers From the Pulpit Being thankful by Pastor Nancy Fancher Maple Valley Community Center of Hope “And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, arid with a loud voice glorified God and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks.” Luke 17:15-16 Thankfulness is key to the Christian life. Being thankful is a conscious response that comes from looking not to the blessings, but to the source ofthose blessings. As Christian people, we have been saved from eternal death and adopted into God’s family. What better reasons are there for having a grateful heart? When Jesus walked the earth, one of the things he did was heal the 10 lepers. Do you know this Bible story? Lepers were people with the disease ofleprosy, a highly contagious disease that ate away the skin and caused the person to die. So when persons contracted this disease; they were removed from their homes and families and sent to live in a colony of lepers, This was a group of people who lived away from town, in a cave or other similar area. There was no food for them, unless people brought it to them or gave them seeds to grow their oWn food. People were afraid to talk to lepers because to get so close to them might mean catching this disease that had no cure. It was difficult for lepers to have enough food and clean water or clothing or companionship. In the story of the 10 lepers, Jesus found this group of men and healed them of their disease. Can you imagine the extreme joy these men would have expe­ rienced, having been given back their lives? No lon­ ger were they living a painful death sentence with this wasting disease. No longer did they have to live in the country away from their families. They could go home and hug their wives and children, and sleep in' their own beds that night. What joy must have filled their hearts because, of the miracle of healing love Jesus gave to them. They should have had grateful hearts. Maybe they all did. One of the healed men was Willing to show a thankful heart. He came back to Jesus and thanked him for being healed. The other nine had taken off, running away from the colony and probably running toward their homes. Just this one man considered the source ofhis blessing, so he returned to show a grate­ ful heart before heading home. There are ways Jesus has healed us. We have been healed and made whole from the sentence of eternal death. We are free to enjoy the abundant life the Savior has provided for us. We have been adopted into God’s 'family, so we never have to be lonely again. These things bring healing to our minds, hearts, bodies and souls. We should be eternally grateful fori all that our Savior has done for us, through his death and resurrection. We are freed from our sin and will experience life eternally. 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An oil change includes lubing door hinges and latches, filling all the fluid levels and checking the light bulbs. “Oil lubricates the metal surfaces of your engine and stops them from grinding together and causing a lot of damage. The viscosity or thickness of the oil, greatly affects your engine's performance,’ said Gillean. “If the oil is too thick, It will flow too slowly between parts and ypur engine will get too hot. In the winter time, cold temperatures cause oil to thicken, but you can overcome this problem by filling your engine with an oil of a lower viscosity" In addition to repairs and oil changes Gillean sells tires (installs and balancing) and batteries and does vehicle alignments, suspension work, brake work, transmission flushes and repair of air conditioners. Shane's Auto Service also offers customers a courlesy/loaner car to use while their vehicle is in the shop. Arrangements for the loaner are made through the client's automobile insurance provider. Karen Skedgell-Ghiban gave the business the highest rating possible of five stars on the company's Facebook page. “Took my problem child '01 Aurora to Shane to put on new mufflers and to figure out why the car hated to start,” said Skedgell-Ghiban in her review. “He took his time and was very thorough in his investigation and found the problem to be a leaking fuel pressure regulator and a bad crankshaft position sensor (he also fixed some front end suspension problems while looking for the starting issue). Now it starts up every time I turn the key. It had been a long ongoing issue that kept getting worse. I’m so glad he found the problem and fixed it right" Shane's Auto Service is located on 204 S. Main St. Call them at 517-852-3161 or email smgillea® yahoo .com. The business is open Monday through Friday 9 am to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. "We deliver honest, affordable auto repair on foreign and domestic vehicles," said Gillean. 201 N. 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J----------------------------------- MAPLE VALLEY Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 48, November 28, 2015 ’The Gospel According to Scrooge1 returns by Shari Carney Staff Winter • It’s been five years since the last production of “The Gospel According to Scrooge,” said Janet DeGroot Nashville Baptist Church’s musical director of the Christmas tale written by James P. Schumacher and produced by John Worrie, Jesus People Productions. The local church is setting the stage for three perfor­ mances Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5 and 6, at 6 p.m., and a matinee Sunday at 3 p.m. “The musical is based on Charles Dickens’ holiday Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol" said DeGroot. “Ebenezer Scrooge, the popular charac­ ter, adds to this musical a beautiful illustration of the good news ofthe Gospel. Joe Maurer portrayed the lead role in 2010-11. I am happy to say once again, he comes theege stage Ebenezer Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek attends an orientation workshop to Socroo sinagoeur as a2s015 peenrefzoer for American Library Association grant program recipients in Chicago. Putnam library receives grant for at-risk teens Putnam District Library in Nashville has been selected to receive a competitive grant from the American Library Association to host a reading and discussion program designed for at-risk teens. As one of the 50 Great Stories Club grant recipients selected from across the country, the Nashville library will work with groups of six to 10 teens at Pathways High School to read and discuss modem novels. “Partnering with Putnam District Library would open up the world of reading for our students,” said Pathways Principal Duska Brumm in her letter of support for the program. “Many times our students do not have access to books. This partnership would allow for sour students to become familiar with the library and all the services it provides. Even after the program has ended, students will still have access to the library and will be comfortable See GRANT, page 5 Township approves to change wording in ordinance by Patti Farnum Staff Writer Sharon Stewart, Vermontville Township clerk, brought attention to the markers and memorial ordinance at the Nov. 19 Vermontville Township meeting. The ordinance states that a flag is to be placed on the grave of each veteran-, firefighter and police officer killed in the line of duty. “We put flags on the graves of all our veterans and firefighters,” said Stewart. “I am not sure ifwe have any police officers bur- ied out there, but my recom­ mendation to the board is to strike the part of the ordi­ nance that states, ‘killed in the line of duty.’” The board approved Stewart’s recommendation. Approval was given to purchase more firefighter and American flags. “The strong winds have taken a toll on them and many have been destroyed,” said Josh Wickham, sexton for Woodlawn Cemetery. In other discussion, the date for the repairs of the opera house steps was moved from April 1 to May 1 due to maple syrup festival activities. There was nothing new to report about plans for the new fire station in Vermontville. Matt Emory was granted permission for the purchase of a new laptop with a $500 limit. The new door for the ladies restroom at the opera house should be in soon and after the door receives two coats of stain, it will be installed. Santa will be visiting the Vermontville Township Library Friday, Dec. 4. Joe Maurer is Scrooge in this 2010 rendition of ‘The Gospel According to Scrooge.” He is with Gloria Guernsey. The actors return for this year’s presentation next weekend at Nashville Baptist Church. Grebenok. Present — Angel Gardner; video, Perry Mason; mance.” No. 2, Levi Mason; Tiny stage managers, Lynn DeGroot is dedicating this Tim, Erin Daniels; Bob Rigelman and Carrie Mason; production in memory of Cratchit, Ron Tutt; Caroline prompters, Sandy Priddy and Tink Henry who played the Cratchit, Ginger Drake; Mandy Lamphere; women’s role of Scrooge from 1985- Martha and Molly Cratchit, costume coordinator, Shirley 2001. This year marks Gloria Guernsey, Molly Henry; men’s costumes, DeGroot’s 30th production Lincoln; friends Fred and Theatrick’s of Grand Rapids; of “The Gospel According to Mary, Brock and Lesley set construction and design, Scrooge.” She said some of DeGroot. Future — Angel Henry and Mason families; the cast members have bedn No. 3, Ed Bloch; men on the stage set-up, Steve Priddy in each one. street, Dick Shaw, John and Rick Vessecchia; dinners The cast by character and Campbell, Jerry VanDorpe; for cast practices, Joan Tutt actor are narrator, Steve Pawnbroker, Gregg and Lori Romeyn. Priddy; Present — Ebenezer Mathews; Chambermaid, “Scrooge becomes a better Scrooge Joe Maurer; Lynzie Smith; Charwoman, man ... He gets saved and he Chambermaid, Lynzie Smith; Lynn Rigelman; Laundress, knows he’s going to Heaven soloist John Campbell; Carrie Mason; Lad No. 2, Ian ... I just want people to real­ Baker, Jerry VanDorpe; car- Went; townspeople, John ize they don’t have to go out olers, Vai Phenix, Ellisha Campbell, Betty Pierce, oftown to see something like Went, Louisa Westendorp, Ellisha Went; Travis this,” said DeGroot. “It’s Barb Shaw; Bob Cratchit, Campbell, Vai Phenix, kind of like attending a Ron Tutt; solicitors, Dick and Louisa Westendorp, Larry Broadway musical.” Barb Shaw; Lad No. 1, Bo Corkwell, Dick Shaw, Jerry DeGroot has been the Lincoln; Policeman, Travis VanDorpe, Bobbie Eaton, music director of the church Campbell; voice, Gregg Barb Shaw, Kim Wilkes, for 52 years. “I’ve enjoyed every min­ Mathews; Past — Angel No. Gabby Harkema. 1, Leslee Rigelman; Charles Crew members include ute of it,” she said. Nashville Baptist Church and Wife, Larry Corkwell, sound, Steve Gardner and Louisa Westendorp; Peacock Gordon Shaw; light board, is at 309 Phillips St. in Sisters, Joan Grebenok, Janet Wyatt DeGroot; spotlights, Nashville. Call 517-852­ Valdick; Young Belle, Mark Rigelman and Gavin 9808 for more information. Clarissa Joppie; Young Scrooge, Karsyn Daniels; Teacher, Lisa Guernsey; school children, Ian Went, Chloe Kelly, Bo Lincoln, Lauren Lamphere, Isaiah More than 100 turkeys provided Lamphere; messenger, Jerry VanDorpe; Preacher, Larry in Nashville Corkwell; Adult Belle, Activities aplenty offered by Sheridan Saunders; Adult Putnam District Library Scrooge, Austin Coplin; Mr. and Mrs. Fizziwig, Steve and Fun Run declared a success Karen Coplin; Party Man No. Handful of Lions earn spots 1, Jerry VanDorpe; Party on fall All-Barry County teams Woman No. 1, Betty Pierce; Reginald, John Campbell; Peacock Sister, Joan In This Issue... �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 10,2009 — Page 2 Margie Bennett (from left), Dodie Dunkelberger and Marilyn Frith volunteer at the center. This week they get be a part of helping local families have a. bigger feast. Tom Thomas (from left), Tim Robertson and Ken Peska receive turkeys from the MVCCOH during the fresh food distribution Nov. 24. More than 100 turkeys provided in Nashville Volunteers at the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope in Nashville distributed more than 100 turkeys with the help of Carl’s Market Tuesday, Nov. 24, as part of the weekly fresh food distri­ bution. Regular clients were given the option of pre-registering for a turkey, and the response was overwhelming. Additional Thanksgiving trimmings were provided to complete a meal. The center was a recipient Tim Robertson presents Amber Curtis with a turkey. Tim Robertson, newly elected Maple Valley Community Center of Hope board president, was determined local families should not be without a thanksgiving feast. Here he preps 110 turkeys for distribution. Holiday band ixtendedTanningHoursForYour Convenience ^Envu • concert combines with return of Shop Nashville man arrested for break-in at Moo-Ville r Hair • Nails • Tanning Buy any 2 instock products or tools of equal or lesser value 207 N. Main St., Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance l of a Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl grant. “This grant has allowed the freedom for the center to partner with businesses and purchase food locally,” said Laura Scott, center represen­ tative. Fresh food distribution takes place each Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The Free Store, located in the front of the building, is open Monday and Wednesday 10 am. to noon and Tuesday 8:30 am. to noon. Donations of clothing, food and house­ hold items are accepted at these times, too. g A 25-year-old Nashville man has been charged with breaking and entering and larceny from a building. Joshua Steven Gauss, was arrested after a Nov. 19 at break-in Moo-Ville Creamery, 5875 S. M-66 in Nashville. He is currently being held in the Barry County Jail on $250,000 “Fill a Cop Car Food Drive bond. Barry County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the business Nov. 19 and found a safe had been taken. They later recovered the safe during their investigation. They also recovered equipment used to open the safe and an undetermined amount of cash. Wilma Day will celebrate Michigan State Police and Eaton County Sheriff’s depu-her 95th birthday Monday, ties assisted with the investi- Dec. 7. Cards and well wishes gation. may be sent to Welma at: 690 W. Main Street, Apt. 118B, Middleville, MI 49333. Wilma Day to celebrate 95th birthday the Valley Local businesses, crafters, vendors and a Scholastic Book fair will assemble for this year’s Shop the Valley Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 5 pm. in the Maple Valley High School. A holiday band concert will be at 3 pm. featuring a vari­ ety of Christmas favorites by Maple Valley students. This school is located at 11090 Nashville Highway in Vermontville. Wash.ville IER armrss.stop Sat., Dec 5, 2015 Carl’s Supermarket of Nashville Parking Lot SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You’re hV me Sponsored by Carl's and Nashville Police Department 15116 Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, October 10,2009 — Page 3 From the Pulpit An attitude of thanks Pastor Marc S. Livingston Chester Gospel Church Colossians 3:15 to 17 says^ “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritu­ al songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And Whatever-you do, whether in Word or deed, do it all in the name! of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Someone much wiser than 1 once said: “Attitude is everything.” We are not really in control of as much as we think. But we do have a choice when it comes to our attitudes. And what atti­ tude we have is what gener­ ally rules our lives. As 1 continually get clos­ er to my golden years ! take less and less" for granted, and am more and more thankful. Our country paused if ever so briefly, to have a time ofThanksgi ving. What were you thankful for? Did you thank God for the food you ate? How about who you ate it with? The home arid roof oyer your head? The health to enjoy it? The country you live in? Seriously, I could add a hundred more ques­ tions about things to be thankful. If you’re reading this could you have answered the questions with a yes? Remember attitude is every­ thing. What do you have that you did not receive from God? Nothing. (I Corinthians 4:7) I write this because God gives me life. I ate because God provided. I was blessed to have some­ one tcf eat my dinner with because God allowed it. I ate dinner in a God provid­ ed home. I live in a God blessed country. Don’t be like those in Romans 1:21a: “For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him.” They really needed a change of attitude. I thank my God for the salvation, that He alone could tprovide. Jesus paid a debt that he did not make nor owe, for me who made the debt and never would ever be able to repay it. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that that, whoever believes in him shall, not perish but have eternal life. Thank you God for my salvation and thank you God for everything. How’s your attitude? Do you have an attitude ofgrat­ itude orjust an attitude? SiocUag Giveaway Lots ofgoodies in our' Christmas Stocking including: Candy Court-Side T-Shirt Gift Certificates to Local Businesses and a 7” Fire Tablet GET All THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. for more information. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the'Michigan gal to _ advertise “any preference, limitation or (/ entry per $30 On in-store, in-stock discrimination based on'race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or merchandise. Excludes special or ■ _—» Check Putnam District Library; in cookie, candy, or special hol­ partnership with Grace iday treat; as long as it isChurch and local crafter homemade. Cookies should . Linda Sivyer, will be offering be brought in a container for a night of holiday creativity. easy distribution, not individResidents are invited to join ually wrapped or packed in the third annual cookie swap bundles. Bakers should bring and create Christmas cards to a typed copy of their recipe, g swap, save or send to loved including ingredients, ones. amounts, and. preparation/ People may participate in cooking instructions and one or both .events, said enough containers to take Director Shauna Swantek. theirs home. Gift boxes or All activities will be at Grace shirt boxes make great carri­ Church Thursday, Dec. 3, at ers for delicate cookies. Two 6:30 p.m. dozen cookies from each For those interested in cre­ baker will be used by Putnam ating Christmas cards with District Library as a fundraisLinda, paid preregistration er Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5 must be done at the library by to 7 p.m. when Santa visits Nov. 30. Crafters will create the library to support future 10 cards for $10. Gift tags library programming. also will be available to build Also, Monday is Cafe at no extra cost. Supplies will Color from 6 to:8 p.m. for be provided; however, craft­ adults only at Good Time ers must bring their own scis­ Pizza. Maker Lab is Tuesday sors and adhesive of choice. from 3:30 to 7 pan. where Tape runners are suggested. .creative people may accept a Samples will be provided for new creative challenge each inspiration , and original cre­ time they visit. Wednesday is ations are encouraged as Read to Me story time at II well. Bring friends to swap a.m. for babies through pre­ cards and go home with more schoolers arid their caregivdesigns. ers. Those wishing to exchange Any business, organization cookies during the cookie or family Wanting to particiswap should prepare eight pate in the annual Festival of dozen (96) of all the same the Trees by decorating a miniature Christmas tree may stop by any time to pick one up: Decorated trees are due back by Dec. 3. The library is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit the library website at putnamlib.org for more informaCall 269-945-9554 tion. Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ Over $200.00 value! Chfistmas o/ttenv.)' Activities aplenty offered by Putnam District Library I marital status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial MARIE IRENE LIVINGSTON March 27,1925November 15,2015 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 ggje Table any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ tion of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report 117 N. MAIN STREET NASHVILLE 517-852-9207 discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451 -2980. the HUD toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. couftsideinc@gmail.com .Mon-Fri: 10-5 Step ‘N Time and The Revue Present The Nutcracker A Beautiful Classicfor the Whole Family Dec. fe & 11-13, 2015 Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm and 7 pm and Sundays at 4 pm Adults $10, Seniors (62 arid up)/Students $8, Children under 12 $5 Reserve seats by emailing therevuel @yahoo.com or calling 517.749.1229 Cash or Check accepted. Doors open 30 minutes before show arid tickets are available at the door. $1.00 Concessions and Free Parking Main Street Theatre House af 301 N., Main St,, Nashville, MI Use the side entrance on Washington St. andproceed upstairs Director/Choreographer: Kimberly Rodriguez MOM WENT TO HEAVEN ON SUNDAY, NOV. 15th I would like to thank all my friends for their prayers, flowers and cards. Although Mom hasn’t lived down her for fifty years, she al­ ways looked forward to coming down for visits, having breakfast with my friends and espe­ cially riding the school bus. She loved being around the kids; Thank you all again arid again. Howard J. Do NASHVILLE, MI Howard J, Downing, age 87, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 Spectrum Pennock Hospital, in Hastings. A Mass ofChristian Burial will be celebrated at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Nashville at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 30,2015 The family will receive visitors Sunday, Nov. 29, from 2 to 4 pm. with rosary service at 4 p.m. at the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome .net Della NASHVILLE, MI - Mrs: Della Pierce, age 80, of Nashville,, of formerly Battle Creek, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at Spectrum Pennock Hospital, in Hastings. .was in Della bom Leachville, AR bn November 17, 1935, the daughter of the late James and Nettie (Swarms) She Goodin. attended schools in the Battle Creek area, graduating from Harper Creek, and continued her education at Kellogg Community College where she studied social work. She was the wife of James Merle Pierce. The couple was married Dec. 2, 1955 in Angola, IN. They would have been married 60 years this December 2,2015. They began their lives in Indiana, relocated to Michigan in the late 1968, when James took a job at Clark Equipment. In 1986, they moved to their current residence in Nashville, where they have enjoyed their retirement. Della took great pride in her family and enjoyed taking care of their needs as they grew. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading^ listening to music, going to concerts and tending to heranimals.lnher younger years, Della enjoyed going to the dirt modified races throughout the upper Midwest. Della is survived by her daughter, Deborah Crandall; three sons, Thomas (Nancy) Caswell, John (Cynthia) Pierce, James D. Pierce; her brother, James (Karen) Goodin; grandchildren, Brandon, Star, Larry, Jacob, Jordan and Janies, and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Jack, Toni, Bill; sisters, Vertie, Sue and grandchild, Valerie. Memorial services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, Wednes­ day, Nov. 25, 2015, With Pastor Susan Trowbridge of­ ficiating. Interment will take place privately. Memorial contributions can be made to either the Hastings Library or the Barry County Animal Shelter. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details, please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net. �Jusl Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday October 10. 2009 — Page 4 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Friday, Dec. 4 Hard boiled eggs, kidney bean salad, tropical fruit, snack bar. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Nov. 30 Oven filed chicken, com, green beans, mandarin oranges, bread, roll. Tuesday, Dec. 1 Hot dog, pickled beets, potato wedges, applesauce, bun. Wednesday, Dec. 2 Pizza casserole, com, tossed salad, banana, Texas A free snowmobile safety class will be at the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office in toast. Charlotte Dec. 7 and 8. (Photo provided) Thursday, Dec. 3 Liver/Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, tossed salad, pineapple, roll. Friday, Dec. 4 A free snowmobile safety their snowmobile safety off-road vehicle and snow­ Sweet and sour chicken, class will be Monday and course certifications before mobile coordinator. “With Tuesday, Dec. 7 and 8, from winter arrives. All operators the potential hazards associ-brown rice, peas, carrots, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Eaton are encouraged to complete a ated with operating a snow­ apple/fortune cookie. County Sheriff’s Office, snowmobile safety course, mobile, safety training is a Home Delivered 1025 Independence Blvd, in although only youths ages 12 crucial factor in safe and ’ Cold Menn snowmobile Charlotte. To register, call to 16 must have a certifica­ responsible Monday, Nov. 30 517-543-5257. The class will tion prior to operating a operation.” Sliced ham with The entire state snowmo­ cover snowmobile terminolo­ snowmobile without direct gy and function, safe opera­ supervision of an adult and bile trail system is open to Provolone cheese, potato tion of the machine, basic when crossing a highway or riders annually from Dec. 1 salad, mandarin oranges, to March 31 to coincide with bread. first aid and snowmobile eth­ street. Tuesday, Dec. 1 “Modem snowmobiles are seasonal access leases for ics, rules and regulations. Bagel with cream cheese, The Michigan Department capable of high rates of state trails that utilize private diced peaches, fruit juice. of Natural Resources encour­ speeds over snow and ice,” land. Wednesday, Dec. 2 ages snowmobilers to earn said Corp. John Morey, DNR Asian chicken salad, rice noodles, pasta salad, chunky applesauce. Thursday, Dec. 3 Tuna macaroni salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus fourth grade class with $272, The students at Fuller ran the most laps with 18 sections, snack bar. earning them a pizza party. Street and Maplewood com­ each in roughly 40 minutes. “Great job students, staff, pleted their Fun Run fall The students in both fundraiser. schools raised a total of parents and our community,” “The statistics from the $3,433. said Peabody. Fun Run are remarkable,” Fuller Street won for the said Andrew Peabody, ele­ most amount collected with mentary physical education $1,744. As a result Fuller instructor. “A total of 4311 Principal Duska Brumm will laps were ran, which equals paint Maplewood Principal 1,077.75 miles. Roughly the Tony Hutchins’ hair red. Fill a Cop Car will be at Carl’s Supermarket, 999 Reed distance from Nashville, Most money collected per St. in Nashville Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 am. to 2 p.m. Michigan, to Dallas,Texas.” classroom went to Tammi Nashville police officers will be accepting non-perishable Fourth graders Ayden King’s first grade class with food items to be distributed locally to those in need. Wilkes and Callan Hoeffler $369 and Laurie Pettengill’s Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Nov. 30 Baked chicken thigh, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, Brussels sprouts, apple. Tbesday, Dec. 1 Country fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, fruit cup, fruit and grain bar. Wednesday, Dec. 2 Hamburger, roasted potatoes, green beans, fruit cup, bun. Thursday, Dec. 3 Sweet and sour chicken, brown rice, peas, carrots, fruit. Friday, Dec. 4 Roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, broccoli, raisins, fruit and grain bar. Snowmobile safety class offered Activities Calendar Monday, Nov. 30 - Silent Auction Begins. Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 Fun Run declared a success a.m.; Zumba Gold 5:15 p.m. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m.; Crafts 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Red Cross Blood Drive 1-7 p.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am.; TV Time. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Crafts 11 am. Friday, Dec. 4 - Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 9:30 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 am. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Area students on UNOH dean’s list The University of Northwestern Ohio has released its dean’s List For the October session for stu­ dents in the College of Applied Technologies. Taylor Fisher of Nashville qualified for the dean’s list by earning a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. 50% OFF Fill a Cop Car in Nashville Jewelry Ha/ul FfoweftA, & «. * 234 North Main Street, Nashville, MI, 49073 517-852-5030 • fb FishyFlowers&Gifts Tuesday - Friday 9-6; Saturday 9 - 2 LOCH 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 1030 am., 650 p.m.; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & girts ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Everyone is Someone Special." For infor­ BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline} Church Service..................... Sunday School......................... ... 9 am. 1030 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study All Are Welcome! and many other activities. Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR PEGGY BAKER 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School............................... 9:45 am. Sunday: ......... 11 ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship......................................................... 7 Sunday Service 10 am. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone:(517)852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE 803 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School.................................. 10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship............ Evening Worship ... 11 a.m. .6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:45 Morning Worship........................................ 11 Evening Worship......................................... 6 Wednesday Family Night Service ........ 6:45 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 930 am. Children's Sunday School: 930 am. Adult Sunday School: 1050 am. PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone:543-5488 United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. Hastings both spiritually and physically. Sunday School A.M. Service... .......... 10 . Mickey Cousino Certified Lay Minister ......... 11:15 . Phone 616-765-5322 P.M. Senrice... ........... 6 p QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship.......................................... 11:15 a.m. 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 A.M. Senrice P.M. Sendee am. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 11 am . 6p.m 517-652-1580 7 p.m ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Wed. Senrice NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the corner of State and Washington streets Worship Senrice.......................... 9:15 am. VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main SL, Vermontville Sunday School................ ....................... 9:45 Worship Senrice.............. ............................ 11 Sunday Evening Senrice ................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Senrice... ............ 630 p.m. AWANA............................. 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH PASTOR JOE BENEDICT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: .......................... 9:15 am. Morning Prayer .................... 1150 am. Holy Communion For more information call: 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 1150 am. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-726-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 (non-denominational) PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Traditional 1928 Book of Parsonage: 517-852-0685 Common Prayer used Sunday School 950 am. Sunday Worship 10:00 am. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN Sunday School............................. 1150 am. for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 132 9:30 am. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, . We seek to feed the hungry, PASTOR GEORGE GAY 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass 6043 E. M-79 Highway, Sunday Worship............................. 830 am (1/2 mile East ol M-66 S ml. south ofNashville) ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Worship........................................... 9:45 a.m. 8593 Cloverdale Road GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A.M. Worship............ P.M. Worship............ 10:00 a.m 1150 am (517} 726-0258 Church Senrice ......... Fellowship PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 1011 E Vermontville Hwy. 269-763-3120 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, October 10, 2009 — Page 5 New state sciencestandards adopted Michigan students will get a deeper understanding of science and its application in the world around them with new state science standards adopted this week by the State Board of Education, said John C. Austin, presi­ dent of the Michigan State Board of Education. The new standards follow three years of development, review, and public informa­ tion sessions. The new Michigan kindergarten to 12 science standards replace those adopted in 2006, and introduce science and engi­ neering practices. “These new Michigan sci­ ence standards will help our terrific Michigan science educators engage young peo­ ple in the doing of science, solving real world problems, and getting excited about pursuing science and engi­ neering careers, said Austin. “They also send a clear mes­ sage that Michigan is serious about being the top science and engineering state, pre­ paring the talent to solve the problems of the future right here in Michigan.” Additionally, the new standards are a set of student performance expectations. These performance expecta­ tions incorporate three main elements: • Disciplinary core ideas (science specific concepts in the life, earth, and physical sciences) • Science and engineering practices (engaging in scien­ tific investigation to answer Writing contest opens to entries next week Area high school students are invited to enter a writing competition based on the theme “An Aspect of Life in Barry County.” Short stories, feature stories, a poem (with rhyme and meter, blank verse or free verse) will be accept­ ed. Entries must be written by a high school student (a sin­ gle individual) and may be submitted for several catego­ ries: short story (not more than 1,500 words), poem or feature story (grades 11 and 12) or poem and essay (grades nine and 10). No contestant may submit more than one entry in each category. The contest opens Tuesday, Dec. 1, and closes Monday, Feb.15,2016. All entries must be type­ written and returned to the English department at the stu­ dent’s respective high school. Winners in five different categories will be announced in April 2016, and will be awarded cash prizes, along with certificates. The competition is meant to encourage students who have writing aspirations and reside in Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley or Thomapple Kellogg school districts and the Barry Intermediate School District. Away The Write Competition Fund was estab­ lished to encourage and inspire area high school stu­ dents to develop an apprecia­ tion for the creative writing process and to provide incen­ tives for the expression of original ideas through the use of written language. “Competition and rewards shouldn’t just be the preroga- tive of the athletes,” said the late Kensinger Jones. “Good writers should be recognized publicly, too.” Jones had a 50-year career as a writer of radio dramas, was the creative director for major international advertis­ ing agencies, author of numerous magazine articles and several motion picture scripts. In 1976, he “retired” to Barry County to raise Angus cattle and embark on a 14-year professorship at Michigan State University. He and his wife, Alice, col­ laborated on two published books, and their work has appeared in the Reminder and the Banner. The Joneses decided to fund a pilot program for the 2003-04 academic year. The program has encouraged, rec­ ognized and rewarded young writers ever since. Despite Kensinger Jones’ death in March, he will be remembered through the Write Away program. After Dec. 1, full details and official rules and entry blanks can be obtained from the English departments at Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Thomapple Kellogg and Maple Valley 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. For more information, stu­ dents should check with a high school English teacher or call the Barry Community Foundation, 269-945-0526 and ask for Jennifer. Call lor Maple Valley News classified ads 269-S45-9554(i 1-669-670-7685 questions, and engineering design to solve problems) • Cross-cutting concepts (conceptual ideas common to aH areas of science) These expectations are also interwoven across disci­ plines, including connections to English language arts and math. The standards come after a series of presentations to the state board of education starting in May 2014 that focused on various imple­ mentation considerations. This work culminated in a public comment period and series of informational ses­ sions held throughout the state to address the standards and gather public comment. The Michigan Department of Education received over 800 responses to a public survey on the updated stan­ dards, as well as hundreds of comments from the public information sessions held at 12 sites around the state. MDE has provided all information related to the new standards at “http:// michigan.gov/science.” The MDE will begin a roll-out of the new standards through information sessions, guid­ ance materials, and other supports through the remain­ der of the school year. GRANT, continued from page 1 using it.” Participants will read three titles under the theme “Hack the Feed: Media, Resistance, Revolution:” The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, 'Feed by M.T. Anderson and March: Book One by John Lewis, Andrew Ay din and Nate Powell. The titles — selected by librarian advisors and humanities scholars — were chosen to resonate with reluctant readers who strug- gle with complex issues, such as incarceration, vio­ lence and poverty. As a grant recipient, the library received 11 copies of each of the three book selec­ tions, along with project materials, training and sup­ port. In addition, Putnam District Library Director Shauna Swantek recently attended an orientation work­ shop in Chicago for project­ directors. The grant paid for travel and accommodations. “It was an intense day of training and discussion, but I’m eager to share these chal­ lenging titles with the stu­ dents here in Maple Valley,” said Swantek who is a former high school English teacher. Gatherings of the Great Stories Club at Pathways High School will begin in January. For more informa­ tion, email Swantek, sswantek@putnamlib.org. Trim Yowr Tree �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, October 10,2009 — Page 6 First snow blankets Maple Valley area Deb Desrochers captures this street scene as the snow falls Saturday in downtown Nashville. Clumps of snow cling to bare branches of this tree in Six to eight inches of snow fell in the Maple Valley area the yard at Putnam District Library. over the weekend. The heavy snow piles on light fixtures, bushes and everything in its path. Vermontville is receiving its first snow fall of the season. Bonnie Rapp captured the scene of descending flakes. This is an east-facing view of the Thornapple River in Vermontville Monday morning. Snow laden branches bend down toward the water. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, October 10, 2009 — Page 7 This smaller version of The Polar Express the village square in Vermontville takes on an Arctic look after the season’s first big snowfall. GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Call 269-945-9554 for more information. YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations ofour Clients and Customers! Weichert,I Realtors'; ( Sally Magoon Emerald Properties Realtor 111 N. Bostwick St, 269-986-5737-C sjm 1151 l@yahoo.com Ken Babcock Realtor Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-652-5575-C www.emeraldrealtyco.com kdcbabcock@gmail.com The Paul Henry Thornapple Trail is clear of snow but not yet opened. Due to hunting season the trail is closed until Dec. 1. tTRornapple flayers willpresent a @firism as play 61/ syeciafarrangement with Dramatic 'Punishing Company The show goes up... December 3,4, 5 at 7pm and December 6 at 2pm in the Dennison Performing Arts Center There is an open to the Located at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings public dress rehearsal A blanket of snow creates an overhang bn the Seasonal Co-op building on Main Street in Nashville. Dress rehearsal tickets are $7 for other performances, $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens (age 62 <& up), students and children. WfM 0 community unity (oundapoo ®)EARRf JThTbTT J at 7pm on Wednesday, Dec. 2 thornappleplayers.org �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, October 10,2009 — Page 8 Handful of Lions earn spots on fall All-Barry County teams Football The cyclical nature of high school sports showed its face on the gridiron a bit in 2015. For years Maple Valley was a playoff regular, and Hastings and Thornapple Kellogg made occasional playoff appearances while Lakewood and Delton Kellogg struggled to extend their season. It was “the Vikings’ and Panthers’ turn this time. Lakewood ran through an undefeated Greater Lansing Activities Conference sea­ son to win a league champi­ onship and earned its first trip to the state playoffs since 2001. Delton Kellogg battled Watervliet for the Southwestern Athletic Conference Lakeshore Division championship in the final game of the confer­ ence season. The Panthers fell in that game, and then to undefeated teams in their final regular season games, Saugatuck and Schoolcraft, the other two undefeated SAC divisional champions. Despite a 5-4 regular sea­ son, the Panthers’ schedule was tough enough that they earned a spot in the state playoffs along with the Vikings. Both Delton Kellogg and Lakewood fell in their first playoffgame, the Panthers at undefeated Montague and the Vikings at home against Hudsonville Unity Christian. One of Lakewood’s wins along the way came against Maple Valley. The Lions went winless in their first season under new head coach Marty Martin, a sea­ son that was still full of excitement and pride for Lion football. Hastings and Thomapple Kellogg battled a tough schedule in the OK Gold Conference, with the Saxons consistent offensive line­ man, playing a guard spot. “Whether it was his ability to sniff our screens, stop the offtackle running game, or sweeps, Grant was up to the task,” said Lion head coach All-Barry County Football First Team Marty Martin. AJ Creller, Maple Offense Members of the All-Barry Valley: Another Lion senior County Football First Team who played both ways. Offense are Lakewood’s Creller was solid on both Kyle Willette, Noah Caudy, sides of the ball. He was second on the Griffin Quisenberry, Jayson O’Mara and Scott Swift, Lion team in tackles with 58, Delton Kellogg’s Bernhard rarely leaving the field from Raimann and Wyatt Mast, his defensive tackle spot. Other members ofthe All­ Hastings’ Andrew Gee, Alex McMahon, George Murphy Barry County Football First Defense are and Tyler Youngs, and Team Thomapple Kellogg’s Nate Lakewood’s Logan Poll and Dylan Kemp, Hastings’ Able Raymond and Jacob Gipe. Ramirez, Ethan Hart, Nick All-Barry County Shafer and Clay Coltson, Football Second Delton Kellogg’s Jake Reed Team Offense and Zeb Culbert, and Running backs Brock Weiler, Maple Thomapple Keljogg’s Kyler and Gabe Valley: Weiler led Maple, Podbevsek Valley in rushing for the sec­ Kruisenga. All-Barry County ond year in a row, carrying Football Second the ball 114 times for 534 Team Defense yards. Linebackers Weiler is a three-year var­ Evan Adrianson, Maple sity player who ran for over 1,700 yards in his career and Valley: A junior, Adrianson also played middle lineback­ led the Lions in tackles, er for the Lions. sacks, pass breakups and Other members of the All­ blocked kicks. An under­ Barry County Football sized middle linebacker Second Team Offense are according to his coach, he Delton Kellogg’s josh Lyons, was able to play sideline to Eddie Jones, Alex Wilfong, sideline. Tyden Ferris and Brock Adrianson was also the Pope, Hastings’ Wyatt Smit, Lions top kick returner, and Lakewood’s Dane averaged 6.4 yards per rush Stambaugh and Thomapple this season. Kellogg’s Austin Alward and Defensive backs Max Brummel. Franklin Ulrich, Maple All-Barry County Valley: A sophomore, Ulrich Football First Team led the Lions in interceptions Defense and finished the year with 36 Defensive line tackles at cornerback. Grant Adrianson, Maple Ulrich averaged 5.45 Valley: The Lion senior was yards per rush and 10.71 named an all-conference per­ yards per receptions as a run­ former in the GLAC this fall, ning back on the offensive with teams intentionally run­ side of the ball. ning away from his end of Other members of the All­ the defensive line at times. Barry County Football He was also the Lions’ most Second Team Defense are coming out on top of the Trojans in Hastings in the final game between the two teams for the foreseeable future. Lakewood’s Jacob Kelly, Sam Kostanko, Wyatt Moll and Jordan Tooker, Hastings’ Tommy Patterson and Lee Stowe, Delton Kellogg’s Brogan Smith and Thornapple Kellogg’s Marcus Dugan. Volleyball It was another exciting volleyball season in Barry County this fall. The Lakewood varsity volleyball team was ranked third in the state in Class B for most of the season, and put together another long postseason run after sweep­ ing through the Greater Lansing Activities Conference, winning district and regional titles before falling to the eventual state champions from Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard in the Class B Quarterfinals. Lakewood had three ath­ letes honored by the Michigan Interscholastic Volleyball Coaches Association as all-state ath­ letes this fall, and Delton Kellogg had one. It was a fine season at Delton Kellogg as well. The Panthers were one of the top teams in their new confer­ ence, the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and carried that momentum into the postseason where they won a district championship for the first time under coach Alex Culbert. There were a handful of county. match-ups. Thomapple Kellogg won its two meetings with Hastings in the OK Gold. Lakewood took its two matches with Maple Valley in the GLAC. Hastings also scored a win over Maple Valley in a late season district tune-up. Members of the All-Barry County Volleyball First Team are Delton Kellogg’s Morgan Champion, Lakewood’s Lisa Hewitt, Karly Morris, Gabie Shellenbarger, Charlie Smith, Breanna Wickerink and Thomapple Kellogg’s Amy Ziccarello. Members of the All-Barry County Volleyball Second Team are Delton Kellogg’s Hannah Walker and Bailee Tigchelaar, Lakewood’s Alivia Benedict, Katelynn Kietzman, and Kate Senneker, Hastings’ Maddie Dailey and Jessi Slaughter, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Kelsey Buller and Emery Shepherd. Boys’ Soccer It was a fall filled with tough competition for the Barry County area’s varsity boys’ soccer teams. Delton Kellogg was the only varsity boys’ soccer team in the county to get a postseason wiir, advancing to the district semifinals in Division 3. That victory helped the Panthers finish with a .500 record at 10-10. They were 6-2 during the Southwestern Athletic Conference regular season. Delton Kellogg opened the SAC tournament with a big victory, knocking off Kalamazoo Christian in overtime in the first round of the tournament. Hastings was the county’s top team, battling to a 7-3 mark in the tough OK Gold Conference, pushing the league champions from South Christian in a 2-1 loss in its second meeting with the Sailors. The Saxons did score a pair of victories over Thomapple Kellogg this sea­ son. Thomapple Kellogg scored its lone victory in Middleville over OK Gold Conference foe Ottawa Hills. Maple Valley never got win number one. Lakewood did all right against county foes, scoring two wins over the Lions in Greater Lansing Activities Conference action and top­ ping Delton Kellogg by a pair of goals early in the season. Here are the 2015 All­ Barry County Boys’ Soccer first and second teams. All-Barry County Boys’ Soccer First Team Aaron Knoll, Maple Valley: Knoll was a senior captain for the Lion varsity this fall. Knoll led his team with 11 goals and added five assists. Other members ofthe All­ Barry County Boys’ Soccer First Team are Lake wood’s Kevin Foltz and Matthew Morse, Delton Kellogg’s Torben Schenck, Hastings’ Justin Carlson, Aaron Denney, Taylor Harding, Austin Haywood, and Krylan Pederson, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Chance Bivens and Peter Williamson. All-Barry County Boys’ Soccer Second Team Seth Gurd, Maple Valley: Gurd was one of the Lions best field players, but was needed more in goal this fall. A senior, he made 93 saves as the Lions’ goalkeep­ er. In the three matches he played in the field Gurd scored two goals and had three assists. Other members of the-AllBarry County Boys’ Soccer Second Team are Lakewood’s Lane Allen and Dustin Strand, Delton Kellogg’s Max Dometzky, Tristan Arce, Isaac. Houtkooper and Payton Warner, Hastings’ Morgan Tolles, Jack Longstreet *and Jake Wilgus, and Thomapple Kellogg’s Tyler VanderHeide and Joe Villareal. Boys’ Cross Country Runners across the county saw their times drop, and a couple of them had champi­ onships to celebrate. The Thomapple Kellogg varsity boys’ cross country team won three OK. Gold Conference jamborees this season, the last three, then finished off a conference title by winning the confer­ ence meet at the South Christian Sports Park. Hastings finished behind the Trojans all year long in the OK Gold, but got the chance to lift a trophy of its own when it won the Barry County Meet at Lakewood High School Nov. 2, the Monday after regionals. The top seven finishers at the Barry County Meet fill the 2015 All-Barry County Boys’ Cross Country First Team, and the next seven who went across the finish line earned the second team all-county honors. A pair of Trojan guys still had one race left after the county meet, juniors Luke Noah and Erik Walter who finished off the season at the Division 2 Lower Peninsula State Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Members of the All-Barry County Boys’ Cross Country First Team are Lake wood’s Andrew Hansen-McClellan, Hastings’ Alex Beauchamp, Continued next page 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. Mort­ gage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mort­ gage made by Tina L Cullers, an unmarried woman to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated August 15, 2008, and recorded on August 26, 2008, as Document Number: 20080826-0008572, Barry Coun­ ty Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC by an Assignment of Mortgage dated November 05, 2014 and recorded November 17, 2014 by Document Number: 2014-010843, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hun­ dred Twenty-Two Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Three and 98/100 ($122,383.98) Including interest at the rate of 4.62500% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, no­ tice 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 prem­ ises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on De­ cember 10,2015 Said premises are situated in the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, and are described as: Lot 91, Middleville Downs, Addition #5 to the Village of Middleville, as recorded in Liber 5 of plats, page 43. Commonly known as: 948 GREENWOOD ST, MID­ DLEVILLE, Ml 49333 If the proper­ ty 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 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 purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursuant to MCL 600.3240, the re­ demption period is 1 year. Pursuant tto MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrowers) will be held responsible-to t the person who buys the property at tthe mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can re­ scind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered at sale, plus interest. Dat­ ed: November 7, 2015 Randall S. Miller & Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Case No. 15MI00103-1 (11-07)(11-28) ,6571 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, November 28, 2015 — Page 9 From previous page Thomapple Kellogg’s Joe Gaikema, Luke Noah and Erik Walter, and Hastings’ Morgan Tolles and Sam Johnson. Members of the All-Barry County Boys’ Cross Country Second Team are Delton Kellogg’s Tucker Scoville, Hastings Nathan Strouse arid Charles Surratt, and Thornapple Kellogg’s Drayson Beyer, Spencer Irvine, Kyle Makarewicz and Matthew Vannette. n Vw Girls’ Cross Country Avoid cold weather hazards for livestock and pets ..■• s ■**»&» & fe' WskiiTmix. 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Care of Farm Animals have •Consume foods such as specific guidance on cold yogurt that contain weather care for livestock probiotics which are live species. Some general microorganisms often called precautions include: “good bacteria.” •Ensuring accessto clean And, finally always follow water that is not frozen proper hygiene practices to •Increasing feed to provide prevent spread of disease. energy which helps animals Wash your hands frequently stay warm and use alcohol-based •Providing shelter such as sanitizers. Always cover bams, forests, and hills to your nose and mouth when allow animals to escape the you cough or sneeze. Avoid wind and heavy snow •Caution around icy areas to prevent falls and injuries •Taking care while hauling livestock in icy winter weather For more information on GAAMPs, visit www. michigan .gov/gaamps Bree Bonnema, Rachael Gorton, Kiley Hilton and Sarah Possett, Delton Kellogg’s Maranda Donahue and Hastings’ Katherine Weinbrecht. 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Kellogg’s Carleigh Lenard, Girls’ Swimming Veronica Mascorro and Hastings’ Kourtney Hubbert and Diving Taylor Myers. and Cassidy Monroe and A Delton Kellogg athlete Boys’ Tennis MOST OFALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS Healthy tips offered for cold and flu season rtrtwrttftab wrttftab j It was another outstanding season for the local cross country girls, especially those girls’from Middleville. Thomapple Kellogg’s var­ sity girls’ cross country team returned to the Division 2 Lower Peninsula State Finals at Michigan International Speedway win Brooklyn this season, after placing second to the eventual state champi­ ons from Otsego at the regional race. The Trojans were second to South Christian at the first OK Gold Conference jambo­ ree ofthe season, but beat the Sailors and everyone else at the rest of the league compe­ titions to finish as the confer­ ence champions, Trojans senior Tannah Adgate was the only Barry County runner to finish on the medal stand at the state finals this season, but the Trojans weren’t the only local runners at the state finals. Delton Kellogg’s varsity girls’ cross country team qualified for the finalss once again, after a solid year in the newly formed Southwestern Athletic Conference. Members of the All-Barry County Girls’ Cross Country First Team are Thomapple Kellogg’s Tannah Adgate, Olivia Lamberg, Lauren Lutz and Alli Joy Mattison, Delton Kellogg’s Megan Grimes, and Hastings’Allison Collins and Kayleigh Collins. Members of the All-Barry County Girls’ Cross Country Second Team are Thomapple Kellogg’s Brittany Blair, touching your face, especially your eyes, nose and mouth that's •how germs spread. 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HASTINGS ON M 79 Owner, JeffDobbin, ASE Master Technician ■2A HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, November 28, 2015 — Page 11 This week in Nashville history This “Memories of the Past" article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Nov. 26, 1985. She wrote: Today’s column looks at this week in Nashville his­ tory. Thefollowing 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 Pagesfeature ofthe 1940 to 1960s andfrom var­ ious early issues of The News. 1873 — The Lee boys have built a big “coop” north of Downing and Allen’s store and are buying all the chanticleers and long-legged turkeys they can get sight of. 1874 — The people of Nashville are invited to attend a Union Thanksgivifig service in the Methodist church the morning of Thanksgiving and to bring what they can, in the way of provisions and money, to send to the unfortunate peo­ ple in the “grasshopper region” of Kansas and Nebraska. It is a well-known fact that many of these peo­ ple are in desperate circum­ stances following the panic of ‘73 and the grasshopper ravages of the past summer. Contributions of cash, dried fruit, wheat, meal and used clothing will be collected by Capt. Boise, Messrs C. Smith, L. Durkee and G.A. Trumaii and sent in a box car to a distributing center in the hard-hit area. 1875 — Philip Holler has sold his Thomapple water power to HJ. Hanchett of Barryville, who will move his sawmill to this place. 1876 — The bones of the mastodon discovered on Mr. Cummings’ farm farm near I3ellevue are attracting considerable interest and many from this place have driven over to view them. More than 100 pounds of bones have been dug up and par­ tially fitted together and many more are being unearthed. "The animal is estimated to have been 30 feet long, 20 feet high and to have weighed 30,000 pounds. 1877 - H.G. Hale has added a line of school books to his stock ofdrugs and pat­ ent medicines and invites the public to stop in and inspect his offerings. Mr. Hale particularly solicits the trade of German folks, since he speaks their language fluently1878 — Henry and Danie Miller, while filling in a dug well on Section 5, Maple Grove Township, Saturday, had a peculiar accident when one of a team of horses hitched to a grader fell 30 feet into the well. With the help of neighbors, the horse was removed from the well shortly before dark and appears to be uninjured. As Nashville 1879 grows into importance as a commercial center, a grow­ ing need is felt for street lights. A meeting has been called for next Monday night Memories of the Past “Get your Thanksgiving turkey and cranberries stuffed under your vest this after­ noon and get down to Riverside Park,” encouraged The News in 1911, “to see Nashville High meet the Lansing Independents in the last game of the season.” Thanksgiving Day football matches were a local tradition for a number of years. The Riverside playing field, seen in this photo taken five years later, was located west of the Main Street business district, south of Sherman Street. The coach of this 1916 team is Professor Rockwood (standing, left, rear). Mrs. Hough will move to Kansas. 1900 — Fruit men say that apple trees in this state are fast drying out and that this great Michigan industry will be a thing of the past in another generation. 1901 A total of 19 arrests have been made in the village since May 1, all under the had of drunk and disorderly' and fines of $56, together with costs of $51.75 have been collected. 1904 — Deer, which once Were plentiful in these parts but have become a rarity in recent years, may be coming back. George and Homer Ayers saw one last week on the Daniel Jackson farm in Maple Grove. 1905 — Dr. F.F. Shilling, Harry G. Hale, a St. Louis, Mo., native who came to Dr. W.A. Vance, Harry Nashville from Hastings in 1877, opened a drug and Cooper Claude Marshall , patent medicine store when he arrived and soon added Carl Brattin and Len W., a line of school books. He particularly solicited the trade Feighner gr attended the of “German folks,” noted The News, since “he speaks Michigan-Wisconsin game g their language fluently.” Hale also was a longtime locall at Ann Arbor Saturday. American Railway Express agent, and when he died in During the game a section of 1928 at age 72 was the oldest active employee of the temporary bleachers colcompany in Michigan. He is seen in this early 1920s lapsed and a number of spec photo with his second wife, Florence. tators were injured. Vem to consider the matter. there is a four-foot drift of Hire, telephone lineman of 1880 — Business is snow in the alley, as there Vermontville, was one of the booming and houses are frequently is. A fire should victims and was hospitalized scarce in this village. The also be kept in the room con­ for cuts and bruises. Union House (hotel) shelters stantly during the winter 1911 — Get your eight full grown families, months, since otherwise the Thanksgiving turkey and and more newcomers are engine is rendered useless by cranberries stuffed under seeking quarters every day. freezing, as was the case at your vest in good season this 1885 — J.H. Harper and the Boise-Wheeler fire, afternoon and get down to T.E. Niles, assisted by a which occurred within 10 Riverside Park, where competent gang of work­ rods of the engine room; yet Nashville High will meet the men, moved the little school- we all know the buildings Lansing Independents in the house to The News site and were nearly burned down last game of the football sea­ placed it on a three-foot wall. before the engine could be son; winning every game (1985 note: The building still thawed out. they have played and being stands on that Maple Street 1889 — For rain, fog, scored on only once and that site.) mud and general unpleasant- after two ofher best men had 1886 — A large hunting ness, this fall is truly distin­ been put out on account of party with Ralph Dunham guished. injuries. The people of and Herb Stevens as captains 1890 — The Kalamo fruit Nashville should be proud to of the different sides were evaporator closed operations give them a record atten­ scouring the woods in all this week for the season, dance at this holiday game. directions in search of game, having handled during the 1923 — Two fires, which Thanksgiving. At the count­ fall 13,000 bushels of apples, occurred simultaneously at up in the evening Dunham’s more than 2,000 bushels than the residences of Al Bennett party had 5,272 points, or it has ever handled before in and C.H. Raymond, kept the 1,875 more than Steven’s one season. Fowler & Mosey, fire department very busy side and the latter stood the the proprietors, have paid out Sunday morning. expense of a fine supper at during the season, for fruit 1924 — More school and help, about $6,000. Clever’s. room is absolutely necessary 1898 — Work has. com­ at the Nashville School and 1887 The common council should take immedi­ menced on the state bicycle every voter in the district ate action, to give the village path, which is to run from should turn out and vote at adequate fire protection this the southern line ofMichigan the special election next winter. The engine should be to the Straits of Mackinac. Tuesday evening regarding placed in a building on the 1899 — Claude F. Hough the bonding of the district to street, where it can be got out lias sold his house at the cor­ finance an addition to the quickly in case of a fire. ner of Maple and Queen school. Where it is now kept is an streets to Miss L. Adda 1927 Barber Motor awkward place, especially if Nichols for $1,000. Mr. and Sales in Vermontville will have a grand showing 1945 — Mrs. Marjorie Saturday of the much talked Hill received a telephone call of new Ford automobiles. Friday morning from her The new 1927 line is report­ husband, Sl-C Milo Hill, ed to be radically changed from Seattle, Wash., saying from the old Model T Ford. he expected to receive his 1928 — Dr. E.T. Morris, discharge in December. In village health officer, the past year he has been in Monday evening told mem­ the Admiralty Islands, the bers of the chamber of com­ Philippines, Ulithi and finalmerce that Nashville will ly Eniwetok before sailing have to do something about home ... T. Sgt. Wayne O. its source of water supply, •Whitmore of the U.S. since the state health depart­ Whitmore of the U.S. ment has notified him sam­ Marines arrived home last ples of Thomapple River week after serving in the water submitted contain Lalau Islands for the past colon bacillus and that the year ... Mr. and Mrs. Horace river water is not fit for Powers-arrived home this drinking. It is expected that week to stay. Horace the village council will received his discharge from decide to drill municipal the U.S. Navy after three wells, since the prescribed years of service. purifying process would be 1948 — The front of the very expensive. Everts building, recently 1930 — The W.K. Kellogg purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Foundation of Battle Creek W.C. Spohn, has been attrac­ is offering financial assis­ tively painted with the letter tance in providing a new B&R (for Bill and Ruby) schoolhouse or an addition Market in red and white ... to the present building in another sign-lettering job Nashville. The school board done on Main Street last has called a meeting for week was at Maker’s IGA Friday night to consider the store, where Tom Maker proposition. now has his name in letters 1933 — A novel way to three feet high across the top continue their college career of the windows. has been evolved by Vidian 1950 — For the third con­ Roe and Lyman Elber, stu­ secutive year,, the Nashville dents at Michigan State Lions Club will sponsor a College, who plan on giving Christmas decoration con­ a dance at the Nashville test, again offering cash priz­ Masonic Temple in the form es for the best home decora­ of a Thanksgiving Eve tions during the Christmas Frolic. If it is a suctess, the season. Anyone living within boys will give another during the corporate limits of the Christmas holidays, the Nashville will be eligible, dance of course being enter­ the limitations being due to tainment for all of the stu­ the difficulty of viewing dents and teachers home for entries. It is rather a large job the holidays and for the on a cold night for the judges crowd in town who like a to coverjust the village. good dance. Bronny Scrubby 1953 — Roger Boline, a and his orchestra, one of the native of Ludington, took most popular bands on the over his new duties last week MSC campus, will furnish as principal of Nashville the music. High School. He came to 1939 William Nashville from Mt. Morris. Lundstrum and son, Gerald, Mrs. Boline also has joined carried off the Nashville the local teaching staff and community deer hunting when school reopens after honors ofhaving a very early Thanksgiving will teach sec­ breakfast and late supper at ond grade. home on opening day, with a 1955 — Santa Claus will 175-pound buck in their pos­ make his first 1955 visit to session, which was shot near Nashville, arriving a Central Luther. Park Saturday. The Nashville 1940 The first real High School band will be on snowfall of the season came hand to join in greeting him Friday night and with it and will play a concert of near-zero weather. Snow, Christmas carols and other sleet and freezing rain Yuletide numbers. plagued most of the nation over the weekend. �Page 12—Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, November 28,2015 NASHVILLE SHOP LOCAL 66 FOR THE HOLIDRVS BUSINESS DISTRICT and everybody ujins! Local businesses supporting each other <66> HIPS' CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST 12426669 Color this picture for a chance to win a very special present! Two lucky winners (one for each age category) will be selected to WIN R PARTY AT MOO-VILLE! So get out those crayons and have some fun! deadline: Monday Dec. 14th Colored pictures (with the following completed information) should be dropped off at locations listed in the lower right corner. NAME: AGE CATEGORY: (check one) young kindergarten—2nd grade 3rd—6th grade PARENT NAME & PHONE: 1 93895 ATTENTION ADULTS! WIN R $100 SHOPPING SPREEI SHOP LOCAL HOLIDAY ENTRY FORM—deadline: Monday Dec. 14th Make a purchase (minimum $5) from now until Dec. 14th at any Business District Member business, and attach your dated receipt to this completed entry form to qualify to win a $ 100 shopping spree at Nashville Route 66 Business District member businesses! (Winner will be drawn Dec. 17th) 'Must be 18 to enter. Winner will receive 4—$25 gift certificates. Some restrictions may apply. Ask individual businesses upon gift certificate redemption. NAME: ADDRESS: ATTACHED RECEIPT FROM (which business): ENVYSALON MAIN STREET SALON MAPLE GROVE UPHOLSTERY (at Hummel's Body Shop) SEASONAL CO-OP SIMPLY SWEET BAKERY PHONE NUMBER: and these drop boxes available 24/7— GREEN LIGHT DRIVING SCHOOL PUTNAM DISTRICT LIBRARY STEP N'TIME DANCE STUDIO � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-12-05.pdf 3b8fa77cc7ab1c1e7d8970fab4eac1a6 PDF Text Text PLE VALLEY KIv Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 49, December 5, 2015 A local paper oftoday! The Christmas parade will be Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. in downtown Nashville. (File photo) Nutcracker Abby Mater is the Sugar Plum Fairy in the local production of “The Nutcracker.” Here, she is joined by Madison Stickles (from left), Julia Mater, Paige Hopkins (hidden), Bailey Stickles and Ava Zellmer. ‘The Nutcracker’ on stage this weekend and “The Nutcracker” is on stage beginning today Saturday, Dec. 5, and con­ tinuing Dec. 6,11,12 and 13 at the Main Street Theatre, 301 N. Main St. in Nashville. The Christmas classic is being presented by Kimberly Rodriguez, Step N’ Time’s owner, director and choreog­ rapher in conjunction with The Revue. Many families are acting together in this year’s pro­ duction. Among them are Abigail Mater, a junior at Lakewood High School. She is playing the Sugar Plum Fairy for the first time in her third performance of “The Nutcracker.” “She has worked hard to improve herself as a dancer and considers herself blessed in having developed a true joy for ballet in particular,” said Pat Campion from The Revue. Abby is joined on stage by a younger brother and her sister. Her mother and grand­ mother volunteer behind the scenes, and her dad and other brother watch with pride from the audience to make this a true family event. Amy Fisher is the Snow Queen. She is a dance instructor at Step N’ Time Dance Studio. She is joined by three of her four children in the show. Her boys are in -the Russian dance, and her daughter is a flower in the Waltz of the Flowers. Nick Jopes is in his first production of “The Nutcracker” and shares the Nick Jones, is Mother Ginger in ‘The Nutcracker.” Here, Jones is surrounded by Elizabeth Christopher as Mini Clown (lying on floor, from left); Cupcakes Melanie Jones, Ella Allyn and Alice Rohs; Clara, Lacy Jewell, and the Nutcracker Prince Jared Mater. Santa and ice cream are coming to town Caroling, floats, marchers and Santa will be in down­ town Nashville Saturday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. for the Route 66 Christmas Parade. Line-up will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the VFW. The parade will end at the fire bam for a photo op with Santa and celebration of the Nashville Route 66 Longest Sundae in the U.S.A., a feat achieved in May. Simply Sweet Bakery and Moo-Ville will be serving Christmas Lava Meltdown ice cream sundaes in honor of this record-breaking achievement. Children are urged to keep in mind the Kid’s Coloring Contest, and adult shoppers can enter a receipt from a busi­ ness district member to win a $100 shopping spree. Details are on the back page of the Nov. 28 Maple Valley News. Drop-box locations for the coloring page and receipts are at Envy Salon, Main Street Salon, Maple Grove Upholstery, Seasonal Co-op, Simply Sweet Bakery, Green Light Driving School, Putnam District Library and Step N’ Time Dance Studio. Everyone is invited to Nashville Dec. 12 and are encouraged to arrive early and have breakfast in one of the local eateries or shop in the business district. Call Lori Courtney, 517­ 712-2711 or 517-852-9207, for more information. Vermontville is serving up food community style Amy Fisher is dancing the role of the Snow Queen in this season’s production of “The Nutcracker.” stage with his two daughters in a scepe where he is on stilts in a huge dress and they are little cupcakes with five others, dancing around him. For reserved seating, call 517-749-1229, email therevuel@yahoo.com or purchase tickets at the door. Shows are Friday at 7, Saturdays at 2 and 7. and Sundays at 4 p.m. Adults are $10, seniors/students $8, children 12 and under $5.. Doors will open 30 minutes before the show. All concessions are $1. The theater is across the street from Hastings City Bank. Enter the building on Washington Street and proceed upstairs. The Vermontville United Methodist Church will host its monthly senior citizen potluck luncheon at noon Wednesday, Dec. 9. This event is geared for people age 55 or over, but everyone is invited to join the lun­ cheon to celebrate the holi­ day season. “Bring a dish to pass, and we’ll furnish the rest,” said Lois Hammonds r church representative. “This prom­ include biscuits and gravy, ises to be a great time of pancakes and maple syrup, good food, lively conversa­ eggs cooked to order, sau­ tion and relaxation.” sage links and Texas toast. If unable to make “Please come enjoy this Wednesday’s event, local delicious breakfast and residents will have another make our men work really chance to take advantage of hard this month,” said a community meal Saturday, Hammonds. “Hope to see Dec. 12, from 8 to 10 a.m. you there.” for the monthly community The church is at 108 N. breakfast cooked by the men Main St. in downtown ofthe church. The menu will Vermontville. Christmas wishes and food for the holidays are being readied The Christmas tree is up at Nashville’s Hastings City Bank, and children’s wishes have been placed on stars for community members in need. “As chairperson for the basket, and gift program, I need to ask for your help in making their Christmas a happy one,” said Lois Elliston. Baskets for non-perishable food collections have been set up in area churches. Collected items will be brought to the United Methodist Church to sort and pack Friday, Dec. 18, at 6 p.m. for pick-up the follow­ ing day, Saturday, from 9 S66 WISHES, P3g6 /— In This Issue • Business professionals needed to judge students • Donkey basketball is next Thursday • School security and safety update • Santa has a special mailbox in Nashville �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 5,2015 Area students invited to local 5 Minutes Tops event Howard J. Downing Terry Lee KingCHARLOTTE, MJ - After a courageous battle with cancer, the Lord called Terry Lee King, of Charlotte, home on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2015, with his loving family at his side. Terry was born May 16, 1948 in Lansing, the son of Harold and Isabelle (Griswald) King. He was a retired employee of General Motors in Lansing with 38 years of service. In earlier years he played baseball on a traveling team and later coached Maple Valley Little League. He was heavily involved in 4-H with both of his daughters, as well as a past member of the Eaton County Mounted Division with his beloved horse Cinnamon. Terry was also an avid hunter, loved nature and was one ofMSU’s biggest fans. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Earlene Jo (Patrick) King and his four children, Melissa (Chris) Bolton of Wilmington, NC, Travis Melvin of Lansing, Eric (Amy) King of Austin, TX and Caitlin (Eric) Vedder of Charlotte; four grandchildren, Wyatt Smith, Keith Vedder Morgan Bolton / Jacks Judy's Country Kettle < Cafe Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main, Nashville 517-852-9700 Open 7 Days 6AM - 8PM and Brylee Vedder; siblings, Paul (Sunan Lee) King, Sr. of Charlotte, Candice (Ernie) Woofter of Lost Creek, WV and Calvin King of Olivet. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were be held e Wednesday, Dec. Wenesay, ec. 2,, 2015 at the Burkhead-Green Funeral Home in Charlotte, with Pastor-Marc Livingston of Chester Gospel Church officiating. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery, Charlotte. Memorial contributions may go to the Chester Gospel Church or to the Great Lakes Hospice. www.burkheadgreenfuneralhome.com. Tired of Leftovers? Try our 2 for *17 your choice of: • • • • 1/2lb Pork Chop Flat Iron Steak Country Fried Steak Fried Chicken All served with choice of Potato, Vegetable, Soup, Salad Bar And Dessert NASHVILLE, MI Howard J. Downing, age 87, of Nashville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Howard was bom in Vermontville on May 3,1928, the son ofthe late Oliver and Margaret (Loftus) Downing. He was raised in the Nashville area and attended local schools. On March 27, 1946 Howard joined the United State Army.Howard served as a sergeant in the 517th Artillery Division where he specialized in missile repair ofthe Nike Hercules Missile. While he was in the Army Howard married Conchita (Rodriguez) Downing. The couple was married Jan. 15, 1949 in Nashville. Howard’s military career took him all over the United States, but his family always maintained “home” in Nashville. During the early years of their marriage it was not uncommon for Howard to be stationed in other regions of the country only coming home to see hiss family on the weekends or when he received his leave time. Eventually, Howard was assigned to oversee the Hercules Missiles located in Pontiac, which meant he was able to stay close to home in order to respond to any necessary emergency. He retired and was honorably discharged on October 31, 1966 after 20 years ofservice. While in the service Howard was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, and five Good Conduct Medals. After retiring from the Army, Howard worked for over 14 years at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings. Howard loved sports, and he especially enjoyed watching and- cheering for the Michigan teams. Each week he would go through the TV Guide to ensure he knew exactly which teams were playing and when, so he would not miss a game that was on TV. Along with his wife Pat, the couple enjoyed putting puzzles together to pass the time during the winter. While his family was young, they enjoyed spending time together in the car taking long Sunday afternoon drives, often stopping along the way to enjoy many ofthe local sights. Howard is survived by beloved wife affectionately known as his “Angel” Conchita “Pat” Downing; his five daughters, Dale Ann (Bill) Wall, Dorothy (Jim) Simon, Debbe (Kermit) Douse, Diane Lingholm, Deanna Kellogg; his three sons, Howard Downing Jr., Donald Downing, Dennis (Mindy) Downing, two brothers, Duane (Betty) Downing, Oliver “Babe” (Clarabelle) Downing; brother-in-law, Jim Powers; his grandchildren, Bill' (Claudia) Wall, Mary (Mike) Darnell, Jessica Simon, Gregory (Courtney) Simon, Justin (Sandi) Douse, Marina Douse, Matthew Lingholm, Jennie (Dustin) Hillard, Ashley (Bob) Woodmansee; great grandchildren, David Darnell, Austin Douse, and Bailey Douse. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, James Lingholm; infant brother, Leon Downing; his sister, Elaine Powers, and step father, Glen White. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at at St. Cyril Catholic Church on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, with father Stephan Philips officiating.. place Interment took immediately following the funeral service at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville, with full military honors being provided by the United States Army Causality Division and the American Legion Post 45 - Hastings. contributions Memorial can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or ASCPA to fight animal cruelty. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at Welcome to Daniels Funeral. ONE SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You’re Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC me Donkey basketball is next Thursday donkey team includes Beetle Bomb, Super Stupid, Rigor Mortis and Elvis, the world’s most buckin’ donkey. The teams have been cho­ sen, the battle lines drawn and the donkeys are ready to go, said Maple Valley FFA Advisor Aaron Saari. All that is needed is a full house at the Maple Valley gym. The doors will open at 6:15 p.m. to let the fans pour in and watch what the don­ key-backers claim to be “wilder than a rodeo” and “funnier than a circus.” Advanced tickets are $6 and $8 at the door. Tickets are being sold at the high school, Duey’s Corner or through Saari, call 517-852-9971 to reserve. FFA members are also sell­ ing tickets. ‘‘This is a great way for community members to sup­ port the FFA as well as seeing local students and community members having a lot of fun,” said Saari. Plenty of hilarious action and a good crowd are expected to keep the Maple Valley High School gym buzzing Thursday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. when a donkey basketball tournament is staged at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. The first game of the single-elimination tournament ■will feature a band of rough and ready members of neigh­ boring FFA chapters (Eaton Rapids, Olivet, Charlotte and other schools) against members of the Maple Valley junior class. Then the Vermontville Fire Department volunteers will meet up with the seniors. The winners will go after the title in the final championship game. Donkey basketball, provided at Maple Valley by Donkey Ball Buckeye Company, is played with eight donkeys and four riders on each team. One ofthe don­ key teams is comprised of Thunder Ball, Sribffy, Kilroy and Honey Pot. The -other For Sale AFFORDABLE PROPANE FOR your home/farm/ busi- ness. No delivery fees. Gall for a free quote. Diamond Propane 269-367-9700. For Rent Nashville !ERb express r $TOP our event, you still have the ability to register for one of the’ wild-card spots at the regional competition by reg­ istering online at the www.5minutestops.com website. Start working on your ideas over the holidays and be prepared to present to our panel of judges on, Jan. 25,” said Dowling. 5 Minutes Tops is a “Shark Tank”-esque competition in which students prepare and present business ideas to local business owners for a chance to win cash prizes and assistance in their endeavor. Students will have five min­ utes to convince the panel to buy into their idea. No other requirements are necessary. A laptop will be available, if needed. If media is required, students should bring it on a USB drive or other solid-state hard disk. A question-and-answer session will follow each pre­ sentation. The Maple Valley DECA organization is hosting a 5 Minutes Tops event for local students at Moo-ville Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at 7 p.m. “This contest is open to all mid-Michigan students and is put on to promote growth in our community and promote young entrepreneurs,” said Jassen Dowling, Maple Valley DECA advisor. Register online at www.5minutestops.com under the Moo-ville event. Last year, two Maple Valley students finished second earning a cash prize at the regional level. Dowling said the group is looking for local business owners to judge this event and help sponsor the cash prizes. The winner will compete at the regional level at Lansing Community College West Campus Thursday, March 10. “Even if you do not win at ROYAL CARIBBEAN CON­ DO in Cancun, Mexico. Beauti­ ful Villa to sleep 6. Oceanview and poolview. April 2nd - April 9th. $1,500.00. 269­ 945-9747. Wanted WANTING TO BUY, Maple woods for syrup production & old syrup equipment. 517­ 230-5083. STANTON'S ESTATE AUCTION LOCATED 3/4 Mile south of downtown at 719 Durkee Street (M-66), Nashville, Ml. FRIDAY, DEC. 11« 11:00 AM This is a veiy good but small collection of antique furni­ ture, collectibles-and household items. Please be on time as the auction will not last long. Items include Mission style antique sideboard and china cabinet; Antique oak drop-front secretary; Queen Anne foot antique round dinging table; Clocks; Early 6 drawer antique chest; Antique settees; Collectible glassware; Spinet desk and more. ESTATE OF AUDREY ROSE MARCUM Business Services 144 South Main St. GARAGE DOOR & OPENER Repair Special. $30 off broken spring or opener Repair. Free estimates. Call Global Discount Garage Doors, (616)334-3574. Phone: 517-726-0181 P.O. Box 146 Vermontville, Ml 49096 Fax: 517-726-0060 e-mail: stantonsauctions@sbcglobai.net _Selhng_real_estate^nd all of pr wwwstantons-auctions.com , at auction, anywhere. ^4 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 5,.2015 — Page 3 Business professionals needed to judge students *iCXk *iC i CiSt \w XiS \wS S sJ«sS „• "UM.. "UM..’i i ; S 2*1 ^ ps fwf> •b|. ? ®*l®k • ** * ?ss w mlkitaiiipi I 31 tlWtfW® «« attiditeiks ib ia-itiii tin H ■ir vttr ia i rodeo s tHSillCKIBits .tai ids«1 s4 iSitafet g flcsiiidf^idi 5si to to jj. JllfllWWli BK pj. fftffltaitiW 1 i kite g ifcjipi’?11 I** If i Jassen Dowling, Maple. Valley Schools marketing teacher, is looking for busi­ ness professionals to help evaluate students at DECA district competition Tuesday, Jan. 5. High school DECA stu­ dents will be judged in role­ play situations in an inter­ view format. The students will compete individually or in pairs. ■ mance based on a rubric. “Basically the role play is DECA District of a common business prob­ Competition will be at lem,” said Dowling. Kalamazoo Valley The students will assume a - Community College. Judges role and will explain his or will report at 9 am. and stay her solution to the judge, until 1 pm. Lunch will be generally portraying the boss provided. or customer. Each enactment Anyone interested in being will last about 10 minutes. a judge may email Dowling, Afterward, the judge evalu­ jdowling@mvsJd2.mi.us, or ates the student’s perfor- call 517-331-18267 Nominations sought for Eaton County Conservation Awards The Eaton County Conservation District annu­ ally recognizes an outstand­ ing individual, business or organization for contribu­ tions to the conservation of local natural resources. This award seeks to recog­ nize outstanding contribu­ tions to improve the under­ standing of natural resource conservation by the public; participate in resource man­ agement practices in cooper­ ation with a conservation dis­ trict, state or national conser­ vation program; and further the mission of the district as the local provider of natural resource management ser­ vices that help citizens con­ serve land and the state’s resources. Awards include: Cooperator. of the Year Award — recognizes a land- harry Counlu owner who has worked with Criteria includes commit­ the district and the USDA ment to conservation, envi­ Natural Resources ronmental education or stu­ Conservation Service to dents; the type of project implement conservation developed and its outreach or practices on their farm or impact; the degree to which property. Factors to be con­ other resource people or sidered include how well the agencies were utilized; and practices chosen and applied personal time and commit­ over the years fit the particu­ ment - all candidates must be lar needs of the land. actively teaching. Involvement in soil conser­ To nominate someone, call vation activities and other 517-543-1512 ext. 5, stop by agricultural groups also will the office, or email Andrea be considered in determining , Stay, andrea.stay@mi.nacdthe winners. net.net. Include a paragraph Educator of the Year with reasons for the nomina­ Award — this award consid­ tion. The office is at 551 ers teachers in public, private Courthouse Drive, Suite 3 in and parochial schools, col­ Charlotte. leges and nonformal educa­ Awards will be presented tors in Eaton County who at the annual meeting have demonstrated a strong Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. commitment to conservation and environmental educa­ tion. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Dec. 7 Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, com, coleslaw, orange. Tuesday, Dec. 8 Spaghetti with sauce, meatballs, mixed vegetables, chunky applesauce; Texas toast. Wednesday, Dec. 9 Beef and cheese, burrito with sauce, refried beans, tossed salad, mandarin oranges, salsa, sour cream. Thursday, Dec. 10 Baked potato bar, chili, baron, cheese, tossed salad, jello with fruit and whip; crackers Friday, Dec. 11 Pork chip, mixed vegetables; cauliflower, apple, roll. " Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Dec. 7 Sliced turkey with cheddar cheese, coleslaw, peaches, sandwich thin. Tuesday, Dec. 8 Chicken pasta salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit, snack bar. Wednesday, Dec. 9 Breakfast bread, cottage cheese, pineapple, fruit juice. Thursday, Dec. 10, Taco salad, mandarin oranges, macaroni salad, tortilla chips. Friday, Dec. 11 Turkey pasta salad, carrot raisin salad, citrus sections, cookie. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Dec. 7 BBQ meatballs, brown rice,' mixed- vegetables, cauliflower, raisins. Tuesday, Dec; 8 Potato crunch pollock, roasted potatoes, green beans, roll, applesauce. Wednesday, Dec. 9 Beef and cheese burrito, sauce, reaped beans, broccoli, banana. Thursday, Dec. 10 Baked chicken thigh, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, fruit juice. Friday, Dec. 11 Pork chop, mixed VALLEY SPORTS INC. STORAGE Located at... 210 1/2 S. Main St., Nashville, Ml. will auction the following unit on Dec. *19, 2015 at 1 p.m. Unit #27 leased to Ty Petrie Wagon rides will be one of the many activities during the old-fashioned Christmas celebration at Historic Charlton Park. (File photo) Charlton Park celebrating Of Christmas Past Dec. 12 and 13 Children and the young at heart will delight in the holi­ days of yesteiyear during Of Christmas Past at Historic Charlton Park Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 and 13, from noon to 5 pm. The park’s tum-of-thecentury village and museum will be staffed by volunteers and adorned with festive dec­ orations, including a train display and fresh evergreens. Guests can take a wagon ride, and then visit with St. Nicholas who will have plen­ ty of candy canes for good boys and girls. In celebration of the sea­ son, guests are’encouraged to make various crafts, includ­ ing a candle, Christmas pop­ per and sachet ornament. Traditional food and drink Admission to enter this samples will be available old-fashioned Christmas throughout the village, such world is $6 for guests age 13 as wassail, roasted chestnuts, and up; $4 for kids 5 to 12; cinnamon and sugar apples children 4 and under are and popcorn. In addition, the admitted for free. Charlton Park Foundation Local citizens who are Board is providing coffee interested in donating items and cookies at the Sixberry to a “wish list” for the event House. - to help the park offset costs Live holiday music will are encouraged to contact ring through the Carlton park staff. Donations needed Center Church and historic include packaged cookies, village, courtesy of a local orange juice, chestnuts, caroling group, along with apples and yam. the Thomapple Wind Band For additional informa­ and the Thomapple Brass tion, visit www.charltonpark. Choir Saturday. org or call 269-945-3775. The Thomapple Valley Historic Charlton Park is Dulcimer Society will per­ southeast of Hastings, north form Sunday. of M-79, at 2545 S. Charlton The park gift shop also Park Road. will be open. vegetables, cauliflower, animal crackers, apple. Activities Calendar Monday, Dec, 7 Medicine Enrollment.Ends. Hastings: December Birthdays; Card Making 9 aim.; TV Strings 10:30 am.; Painting Group 1 pm. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,W,N Reminiscence. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. 8 Tuesday, Dec. Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Zumba Gold 5:15 pm. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. Wednesday, Dec. 9 RSVP Party. Hastings: Card Making 9 am.; Music, with Sam 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-2:30. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. Hastings: Parkinson’s Support Christmas 4:30­ 6:30pjn. Thursday, Dec. 10 Hastings: Line dancing 9:30 am. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am.; TV Time. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia. Friday, Dec. 11 Hastings: Exercise 9 am.; Bingo 9:30 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 am. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Step ‘N Time and The Revue Present The Nutcracker _fi£M A Beautiful Classicfor the Whole Family DANCE STUDIO Dec. 4-6 & 11-13, 2015 NlHCr^C^fK Fridays at 7 pm, Saturdays at 2 pm and 7 pm and Sundays at 4 pm Adults $10, Seniors (62 and up)/Students $8, Children under 12 $5 Reserve seats by emailing therevuel @yahoo.com or calling 517.749.1229 CaSh or Check accepted. Doors, open 30 minutes before show and tickets are available at the door. $1.00 Concessions and Free Parking Main Street Theatre House at 301 N., Main St., Nashville, MI Use the side entrance on Washington St. andproceed upstairs Director/Choreographer: Kimberly Rodriguez �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 5, 2015 Dog photo contest announced The Eaton County treasur­ er’s office is sponsoring its second annual Doggy Photo Contest. First, second, and third place winners will be chosen by the community based on the number ofvotes or “likes” each photo receives on the treasurer’s Facebook page. Pet photos also will be on display at the treasurer’s office office in Charlotte. __To enter, send a photo of the pet by March 31,2016 to Eaton County Treasurer, 1045 Independence Blvd., Charlotte, MI 488.13, or email hkirchen@eatoncoun- Men’s Breakfast which will run IP* from 8am 10a obtained at the treasurer’s office or through the online dog licensing system, www. eatoncountytreasurer.org. “Last year’s contest was so successful we’ve decided to make it an annual event,” said Bob Robinson,' treasur­ er. “It’s fun for dog owners and a great way to inform folks about our online dog licensing system. Most importantly, we’ll all find ty.org. Include the pet’s name, age, breed, Eaton County dog license number, and owner’s name, address and phone number (on the back of the photo, or in the body of the email). Email entrants should be sent with the subject line: “Pet Photo Contest.” Pets must have a valid Eaton County dog license to enter. Licenses can be out who owns the cutest dog in the county for 2016.” Dog license renewal begins Jan. 1, so it’s the per­ fect time to enter the contest. Every dollar generated from dog licensing in Eaton County is used to support the Eaton County Animal Control Shelter. For more information and complete contest rules, go to www. eatoncountytreasurer.org. Letters to the Editor Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Walkway will enhance village we do not have the stigma of having a pot store; instead, we will have a walkway to be used by many. Customers, residents or passersby who cannot park on Main Street will now have a nice walk­ way. I am thrilled to see Nashville looking so nice with the streetscapes. Some ofthe buildings got a facelift. Our little town is inviting, I would rather have Nashville be a town to stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, buy some baked goods, shop in the antiques stores, second­ hand store, convenience store, get some gas, a To the editor: I’m writing to share my feelings about the Nashville Village Council meeting Nov. 12. It was not my inten­ tion to put this in the paper, however after I read this, with a lot of emotions, I was asked to share it with the residents ofNashville. I would like to thank to Jack and Judy Quantrell for donating the building at 109 N. Main St. What a wonder­ ful gift to the residents of Nashville, not just for the •village council. The council is not the one that is receiv­ ing the gift. The building is gone. Now Saturday December 12 fair Salim Angie Joppie, Owner/Operator * * * Family Salon * * * 107 N. Main Street, Nashville • 517-852-2120 Tues. 9am - 2pm; Wed. 3pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - Noon • Walk ins Welcome GAS Be dding & App liance Showcase Bedding & Appliance Showcase 628 W. Lawrence, Charlotte* 543-8332 ACE AUTO SOURCE Zcomfor VISIT US ON THE WEB WWW.RICHARDSAPPLIANCES.COM Starting at. AMSUN • ORECK • AMANA LOCAL CHURCH SCHEDULE • S E R TA FBI GIDAIRE 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. 1030 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study 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 infor­ • GE- FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 10:00 a.m 11.00 a.m. A.M. Worship............ ......... 11 Evening Worship..... ......... 6 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School............................... 9:45 a.m. ......... 11 ..6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship.......................................................... 7 GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Wednesday Evening: PrayerMeeting.............................................. 7 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM 132 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School............................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship............................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship.......................................... 6 PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6:45 p.m. ■ 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Children's Sunday School: 930 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: MARC S. LIVINGSTON 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS 4 miles west of Nashville (Comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Hastings MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Worship............................... 8:30 a.m Phone 517-852-1993 We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) 10a.m. Sunday School A.M. Service... 1:15 a.m. P.M. Service... 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School '....................................... 9:45 A.M. Service........................................ 11 am. P.M. Service................................................... 6 Wed. Sendee ........................................ 7 p.m. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Senrice Sunday School .............. 9:15 a.m. 11XJO a.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School........... >.................9:45 am. Certified Lay Minister Worship Senrice........................................... 11 Phone 616-765-5322 Sunday Evening Service....................6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service................ 6:30 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship.............................. . VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Mickey Cousino 6 p.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass................................... 9:30 a.m. 810-986-0240 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Amission of St Rose Catholic Church, Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE 51U5 6043 E. M-79 Highway, PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS PASTOR GEORGE GAY PASTOR Phone: 543-5488 Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 L G • 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE .Wednesday Family .Night Service 130 S. Main St., Vermontville 8593 Cloverdale Road CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School ....................... '.10 a.m. Sunday: 517-726-1500 m o X Worship............................................ 9:45 a..m. All Are Welcome! CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Sunday: A.M. Worship............ P.M. Worship............ - AMANA • O 3Q KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (517)726-0258 .Church Service ....... Fellowship mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH ORECK and many other activities. Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR PEGGY BAKER ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES •LG REPA|SR& From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts ^^JiLECTRIC $399" FRIGIDAIRE TEMPUR-PEDIC Cathy Felder, Nashville MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVE NEEDS 11979 Ric h a r d s sandwich or a fountain drink. Would that not help all of the businesses? Nashville is a friendly town, not the negative town. We need to be positive in all aspects, in the paper, in the businesses, or when just walking down the street. So let’s all find ways to better our little town instead of saying, threatening or just being negative. Let’s turn this town back to Nashville “The Friendly Village.” ' 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERffiY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 AWANA 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH PASTOR JOE BENEDICT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Senrices: 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 am. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-7260526 ........................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ..................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: WEST BENTON CHURCH 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used (non-denominational) for all senrices. PASTOR ROBERT HOMAN RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 269-763-3120 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 5,2015 — Page 5 Harness Holiday Indulging Chicken Parmesan with Garlic Sauteed Baby Broccoli Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Net carbs: 7.9 g 20 ounces boneless, cooked chicken breasts salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 15 ounces canned tomato sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground dried basil 1/4 teaspoon leaf oregano 1 teaspoon sucralose sweetener (sugar substitute) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese 20 cups baby broccoli florets 1/2 teaspoon garlic Heat oven to 350 F. Using meat mallet, pound out chicken breasts until they are about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and place into preheated skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons oil. Cook until brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side, then layer into 8-by-8-inch baking pan. In small bowl, combine tomato sauce, basil, oregano, sucralose and Parmesan cheese. Mix with spoon and pour over chicken. Layer mozzarella on top and bake 25-30 minutes, until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly. During last 10 minutes ofcooking chicken, use same skillet to saute baby broccoli. Over medium-high heat, add garlic and broccoli to 2 remaining oil. Saute until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately FAMILY FEATURES he hustle and bustle ofthe hobday season - from office parties to family gatherings — often leads to over-indulging and deviating from a healthy lifestyle; luckily, it’s still possible to enjoy many ofyour favorite holiday dishes while reducing carb and sugar intake. And the numbers don’t lie - numerous studies show that low-carb eating can be a healthy lifestyle option for people who want to lose or maintain their weight. When you control your carbohydrate intake, you start burning stored fat as your fuel source instead ofcarbohydrates. Low-carb eating results in more effective weight loss and better health markers, such as a decrease in your risk ofheart disease and diabetes. Plus, a low-carb lifestyle, such as Atkins, can be customized to your indi­ vidual needs to help you lose weight and keep it off. In fact, with the wide variety offoods to choose from in a low-carb lifestyle, it’s easy to find plenty of the festive foods and'recipes you like so you can skip the stress this holiday season and simply focus-on celebrating. These recipes - favorites ofactress Alyssa Milano, who started her ownjourney on the Atkins program - show how easy it is to make and enjoy low-carb dishes packed with flavor. Find more low-carb recipes .to"share this holiday season at atkinis.com. Fresh Mozzarella Salad with Basil Pesto Prep time: 10 minutes Net carbs: 1.7 g 4 cups arugula 1/4 cup basil pesto 2 pounds sliced whole milk mozzarella cheese 2 small whole red tomatoes, sliced Basil Pesto 24 ounces basil 1/3 cup dried pine nuts 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil To prepare pesto, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic and salt in food proc­ essor or blender; pulse until finely chopped. Add oil in slow and steady stream with machine running; process until fairly smooth but not pureed. Serve immediately, refrigerate in airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Toss arugula with 2 table­ spoons ofpesto. Mound onto serving plates. Top with alternating slices of mozzarella and tomato. Drizzle with remaining pesto and serve. Cauliflower-Cheddar Mash Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 8 minutes Net carbs: 3.5 g 1 cup cauliflower 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Steam cauliflower in steamer basket over boiling water in medium cov­ ered sauce pot until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove to bowl and mash with fork. Top with cheese and season to taste with salt and freshly, ground black pepper. Recipes courtesy ofAtkins. THE DISH ON LOW-CARB EATING If sticking to a low-carb diet seems like a lofty goal, you may find it helpful to focus on all the foods you can eat with confidence while watching your carbs: ■ High-fiber vegetables . Protein (fish/seafbod, poultry, beef, pork, eggs, plant-based) ■ Healthy fats (olive oil, avocados, nuts, butter) ■ Dairy (cheese, Greek yogurt) ■ Low-glycemic fruits (berries, .cherries, melon) �Page 6 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 5,2015 Memories of the Past ‘The Informant’ Monday, Dec. 7,1934 The Informant staff was active in many areas at Nashville High School (seen here in the 1920s), decorating the schoolhouse for the holidays and sponsoring such events as a 1932 Christmas-party where admission was “one or more toys valued at at least 20 cents” to be distributed to children in the lower grades at their Yule parties. Local grocery and shoe merchant Ed Kraft (right) was one of several Nashville businessmen who praised the Informant vn a poll published in the Dec. 7,1932, issue. Kraft, who later served as Nashville postmaster for 15 years, is seen in this 1920s photo with Roe Tuttle (young lad at left) and Edgar Hanneman, a local dry goods merchant who died in a 1930 swimming accident. This “Memories of the ran throughout a few tough ories for our readers who of the Great were students ofthat era. Past” article by the late years Susan Hinckley was pubz Depression. Several times Hi-Y Represented at lished in the Maple Valley since that initial article we News Dec. 3, 1985. She have selected particular Boys’ Conference wrote: In October 1982, we issues of the Informant io The Nashville Hi-Y was presented a Memories story excerpt for this column. based on thefirst issue ofthe Today, wefocus on the issue represented at the Michigan Informant, a Nashville High of Monday, Dec. 7, 1934, Older Boys Conference at School newspaper that made and hope the stories evoke Ann Arbor by four high its debut Oct. 12, 1931, and an abundance of happy mem- school boys, namely Billy Roe,^Vidian Roe, Hinman Sackett and George Wotring. Two of the boys stayed with Dr. Stair, the assistant pastor AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer to Dr. Frederick B. Fisher, computer programing for and the other two boys stayed with Mr. Hopkins, a profes­ sor of engineering at the col­ Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With All Makes & Models lege. The boys reported that LOCATED they had a good time and JUST SOUTH OF also said the conference was HASTINGS JEFF DOBBIN’S AUTO SERVICE. INC. very beneficial. ON M-79 Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician There are many interesting Over 28 yean experience speakers at the sessions, all 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE BOBBIN' eo^TE eo of which were held at Hill Auditorium, but the favorite was Dr. Edward Steiner of Grinnell College, Iowa, who spoke at both the opening and closing sessions. Dr. Steiner was bom in Germany and came to the United States at an early age and is inter-, ested in the immigration problems and world peace. He is in extreme disfavor with the machine age and modernism ... Besides the general ses­ sions, there were 14 forum groups, discussing various topics. Entertainment included three banquets given in different churches; the Michigan-Wisconsin foot­ ball game, which was enjoyed by everyone in spite of the frigid atmosphere; and trips through the university buildings. Two of our boys made a prolonged visit at the university hospital, seeing Miss Pauline Fumiss. Sunday morning, all the, boys attended church with their respective hosts at the churches of their choice. The conference adjourned Sunday afternoon with the closing address by Dr. Frederick B. Fisher of Ann Arbor. Christmas spirit is spon­ sored by Informant The Informant has put up two Christmas trees in the school house this year, which lends to the Christmas atmo­ sphere. The big Christmas tree is erected just above the main door to the schoolhouse and will be lighted until Christmas night. The other tree is smaller and is put above the main stairway from the high rooms. Christmas party is to be given by Informant The Informant is sponsor­ ing a big Christmas party Dec. 21, the Monday before Christmas. Admission to this party is one or,more toys which are valued at at least 20 cents. These toys will be distributed among the chil­ dren in the lower grades at their Christmas parties. The Informant is backing this party, and all high school students are urged to attend. There will be dancing and games and in general, we’ll have one swell timet Refreshments will be served later in the evening. Prizes will be given, and special entertainment is promised. The big event of the eve­ ning will be the surprise given to the class which has the most of its members present. Another will be awarded to the class that puts on the best stunt. The judges will be Mr. Vandeventer, Mr. Wallace and Mr. Reed ... Basketball boys to begin practice The Nashville basketball boys are eager to get into the togs next Monday, when they go out for their first practice. Last year Coach Johnson Continued next page A break for taxpayers of the district headlined the first issue of the Informant, a Nashville High School paper that made its debut Oct. 12,1931. Published for several years during the Great Depression, the paper was both entertaining and informative. In the issue of Dec, 7, 1932, a lengthy article by student Donna Northrop detailed the proposed re-opening of the closed, finan­ cially distressed Nashville State Bank. ATTENTION VERMONTVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing has been scheduled for 6:30 pm, December 17, 2015, at a special Council Meeting at the Vermontville United Methodist Church, 108 N. Main St, Vermontville, MI, for the purpose of discussing adoption of the 2016 Budget. A copy ofthe Budget is available for public inspection during regular business hours in the Clerk’s Office at 121 Eastside Drive. THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED TO SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BUDGET WILL BE A SUBJECT OF THIS HEARING. The Village of Vermontville levies 14.2817 mills. If you would prefer to send written comments for consideration, please forward them prior to the public meeting to the Village ofVermontville, attention: Village Clerk, PO Box K, Vermontville, MI 49096. If you have special needs associated with your attendance at the hearing, please call 517-726-1429 so a reasonable effort can be made to accommodate your needs. 19139 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 5,2015 — Page 7 From previous page developed a fast team out of all new material, and we hope to have a better team this year, although it looks as if we are apt to lack practic­ es. Monday nights we are to practice in Vermontville’s gymnasium and the remain­ der of the week at any place we can find suitable. These other places will probably be at Woodland, Bellevue or Hastings. We have to prac­ tice in other gyms because we couldn’t rent the opera house that was formerly used as a basketball court. We have plenty of old material, due to the fact that all of last year’s team is back this year except “Sanely” Mason. The veterans who are returning are Couch, Navue, Varney, Garlinger and Wotring. We hope we can get a lot of new material out for practice. The more we have, the better the team. Hastings wins two from .Nashville On Thanksgiving Day the Hastings Independent, foot­ ball players came to Nashville and left with a 20-2 victory. The Nashville team fought hard and played a good defensive game. The Hastings boys were much heavier and outclassed Nashville on cooperation. Nashville scored its safety on a blocked punt. Hastings’ touchdowns were scored on passes ... The following Sunday, Nashville, strength­ ened by a couple of outside players, went to Hastings and held them to one touch­ down ... Merlin Gage 1932 grid captain elected Merlin Gage, a junior next year, was elected captain of the 1932 football team by a majority of votes on the first ballot. Gage has played all season at fullback and has done a good job. We know he will make a capable leader and hope his team will have a successful season. Football players are entertained at Webb’s Nashville High’s football season came to a successful close last Tuesday night at the home of Louie Webb. The team arrived at Webb’s about 8 p.m. The boys paired off and played cards, Bungo, Five Hundred, Hearts and Pitch. It was agreed among those playing Hearts that the loser would be flogged by other players in the same game, but Bruce Brumm managed to get out of it as he usually does in such tight places. Soon after this, a game was played that over-taxed most of the boys’ brains, especially that of our honor­ able coach, Mr. Reed. The games were answering ques­ tions with names of automo­ biles and of counties of Michigan. (Everett) Couch won first and (Carroll) Hamilton won second in the county guessing game. After this, cider and doughnuts were served cafe­ teria style. After resorting to a few more hands of cards, we returned home, having enjoyed the evening very much. Departmental page Home economics — The home economics house has become a veritable Santa’s workshop with the girls mak­ ing a record output of articles From the Pulpit Jesus the servant by Pastor Dan Smith Vermontville Bible Church The cruise ship the MTS Oceanos was sailing around the southern coast of South Africa, Aug. 4, 1991, when she encountered a fierce storm with 40 knot winds, and 30 foot waves. When she began to take on water, the captain real­ ized there was nothing he could do. So he and several of his officers took a lifeboat over the side of the ship, without telling anyone that there was a problem. Eventually as the ship’s flooding became obvious, they figured it out. A pas­ senger rushed to the bridge, only to find it abandoned. So he put out a distress call to the South African Coast Guard. Eventually everyone on the ship was rescued without any loss of life. The captain was found guilty of negligence and dereliction of duty. What a contrast with the Lord Jesus Christ. Mark 10:45 says, “For even the son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” When Jesus came to the earth, he wasn’t thinking about himself. Philippians 2 describes what Jesus did for us. Jesus, the eternal Son of God, didn’t selfishlyjiang on to the priv­ ileges he enjoyed in heaven, the angelic choirs, the worship ofthe saints, face to face fellowship with his father. He gave all ofthat up to become a man. When he came, not everyone was excited to see him. Some got in his face and called him a blasphemer and an illegitimate child. Eventually, they beat him beyond recognition and then nailed him to a cross. Why did Jesus come to this earth that first Christmas morning? Because he wasn’t thinking about himself. He was thinking about you. He was thinking about me. Jesus didn’t come to be served, like a king or a superstar. He came to serve. Specifically, he came to give his life as a ransom for many. Jesus died on that cross to pay the penalty for our sins. John 3:16 says God so loved the world (you and me) that he gave his only begotten son, so that whoever believes in him will not perish, but have eternal life. God offers total forgiveness and eternal life as a gift freely .given to anyone who trusts in Jesus. to be used as gifts. A great number of the world’s weary heads should find rest on the pillows being made ... The cooking class will do its bit a short time before Christmas by making Christmas can­ dles. First and second grades — Mildred Leedy, Margaret Olsen and Jeanne Hecker of the second grade have had perfect lessons in spelling for the last six weeks ... Third and fourth grades — Marion Hecker and Gladys Bassett have the highest averages in citizen­ ship. Those who tied for sec­ ond place are Lucille Sackett, Maxine Martin, Bemita Cole and Mildred Douse ... Fifth and sixth grades — A Junior Audubon Club has been formed in the fifth and sixth grades with several from the seventh and eighth grades joining in ... Seventh and eighth grades — Jack Hayes brought some white rats to school for the seventh and eighth grades to experiment on in Miss McQuillen’s health class. One is to be fed milk and the other candy so that the effects of each can be seen ... Morgan school notes There was a large atten­ dance at the Thanksgiving dinner last Wednesday, which was followed by a program by the school... The school is very much pleased with their new picture of George Washington ... To illustrate the Industrial Revolution the students have been making pictures of the first machines used and also some modem ones which have been an outgrowth of the first... Castleton Center school news The pupils of this school had their Thanksgiving pro­ gram Wednesday afternoon ... many of the ladies of the neighborhood were present. Alumni notes The class of 1930 held a reunion at the home ofone of its members, Miss Bemita Bowman Friday, Nov. 27. Most all of Jhe members were present. After a 7 o’clock potluck dinner, a business meeting was held. Later in the evening, games and dancing were enjoyed by all. In the wee hours of the morning, the party broke up with all resolving to meet again next year. Remember when the class of 1930 had the big fight over whether they would graduate in caps and gowns or the gay colorful costumes ofpast years? The boys final­ ly decided to don white trou­ sers and dark coats letting the girls supply the bright spots of color for the occa­ sion. Not many of them are around town yet, but saw Leon Housler on the street the other day. He still could talk plenty, seemed to be feeling fine, and we expect he will be a champion filibusterer in Congress some day. Louis Diamante and Louise Wotring are chasing the phantom knowledge as Michigan State College. Louise is majoring in English literature, while Louis declined to make any defi­ nite statements about the courses he is pursuing, per­ haps none ofthem have been apprehended as yet. Bill Kleinhans, who used to play football with NHS is clerking at the Kroger store when he isn’t at Gribbin’s. We saw him raking the lawn the other day. It looked seri­ ous. Gerald Olmstead is clerk­ ing at Fumiss’ drug store. He doesn’t say much about what he intends to do in the future. together as to what is going FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) SHAHEEN, JACOBS & on in the school...” ROSS, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLEC­ Frank Caley — “No criti­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT cisms. Fine paper and nicest THIS DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED school paper I ever read.” Ed Kraft — “Very good FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY OR HAVE BEEN paper. No one could beat the WITHIN 6 MONTHS IN ACTIVE bunch who are operating it MILITARY DUTY PLEASE CON­ now.” TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ Frank C. Lentz — “Am BER BELOW Attention Purchasers: very much interested in the This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, Informant ... (it) is instruc­ your damages, if any, shall be lim­ tive and a credit’ to our ited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus in­ school.” Flarebacks on the Informant from local busi­ nessmen Ralph Olin — “Very good paper. No improvements.” Williard Gloster (Nashville IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE News publisher) — “Need more news; for instance what MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, the school is doing and foot­ PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE ball items ... This is the best' AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE Default high school paper I have ever has been made in the conditions of read.” Edwin L. Kane — “Very a mortgage made by Kenneth W. Wood, a single man, to Broadmoor good ... Tends to bring the Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, parents and children closer dated October 12,2001 and record­ LEGAL NOTICE WISHES, continued from page 1 a.m. to noon. The “Wish Upon A Star” gift allows children g program pg two wishes within a $20 price range. Unwrapped gifts (and the stars) need to be returned to the bank by Monday, Dec. 14. Gift wrappers are being sought for Thursday, Dec. 17, at 6 p.m. at’ the Methodist church. “If you are aware of a fam­ ily in need, please contact me as soon as possible, said Elliston. Call Elliston, 517-852­ 9683, or the village hall, 517­ 852-9544. Cash donations may be made at the bank for either fd ift foodorgifts. 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. ed October 26, 2001 in Instrument Number 1068756; said mortgage was modified by a Loan Modification Agreement, recorded June 10,2014, in Instrument No. 2014-005273. Bar­ ry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Caliber Home Loans, Inc. fka Vericrest Fi­ nancial Inc., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fourteen and 41/100 Dollars ($65,714.41), including interest at 4.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided, 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 place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1 ;00 PM on JANUARY 7,2016. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County Michiganp and are described as: , A parcel of land in the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, being 215 feet East and West by 200 feet North and South, all in Town 3 North, Range 8 West. 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 peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can re­ scind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered 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. Dated: December 5,2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Mt 48007 File No. 16-017178 (12-05)(12-26) 19121 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, Richard Ewing Owner handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marital status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. Estimates Available This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ tion 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 num­ (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. terest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made" in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Guy E. Wood, III and John D. Orns, both unmarried, of Barry County, Michigan, original mortgag­ ors, to TCF National Bank, a nation­ al banking association, mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of February, A.D. 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the Coun­ ty of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of March, A.D. 2008, in Document Number 20080312­ 0002257, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of. One Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Seven and 51/100 Dollars ($111,637.51). And no suit or proceedings at law of 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 the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby giv­ en that on Thursday, the 14th day of January, A.D. 2016, at 1:00 o’clock P.M. said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mort­ gage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Seven and One-Half percent (7.5%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum dr sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. Which said premises are described as fol­ lows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Assyria, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan as described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 36, T1.N,R7W; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 20 seconds East, along the West line of said section, a distance Of 608 feet to the centerline of Huff Road; thence South 57 degrees 08.minutes 26 seconds East along the centerline, 569.18 feet; thence South 82 degrees 16 minutes 36 seconds East, along said centerline, 64.72 feet to the true place of begin­ ning; thence continuing South 82 de­ grees 16 minutes 36 seconds East along-said centerline, 196.91 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds West, 950.67 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of said Sec­ tion 36; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 55 seconds West along said 1/4 line, 197.57 feet; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 20 seconds East, parallel to said West section line, 924.57 feet to the place of be­ ginning. Tax ID Number: 08-01-036­ 005-00 The redemption period shall be Six (6) months from the date of such sale,,unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the re­ demption period shall be thirty (30) daysfrom the date of such sale or when the time to provide the notice required by MCLA 600.3241 a(c) ex­ pires, whichever is later or unless the redemption period is shortened in accordance with MCLA 600.3238. If the property is sold at a foreclo­ sure sale, under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower and mortgagor 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. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 2, 2015 TCF National Bank, a nation­ al banking association.Mortgagee SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. By: Michael J. Thomas, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1425 Ford Building, 615 Griswold Street De­ troit, Michigan 48226-3993 (313)963-1301 (12-05)(01 -02) �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 5, 2015 Lion cheer team working to get beyond district round Lions open season with six straight at home by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley varsity bays’ basketball coach Trent Harvey believes he has a group of guys on their roster this season that are great stu­ dents of the game. That is good, because it’s the first season with Harvey at the head of the boys’ bas­ ketball program. He said that everything being new is the biggest hur­ dle his guys have to get by. While there are new Xs and Os, there are a number of players back from last year’s team that won four games and Harvey has been a part of the program for the last two seasons. The Lions’ group is led by senior centers Peyton Rourke and Luke Gosgrove, guards Grant Adrianson, Seth Gurd, Isiah Gam, Luke Cosgrove and forward Brock Weiler. Jacob Brighton, a junior guard, returns as well. Sophomore guard Logan Valiquette is the key addition to the varsity line-up for the Lions this winter. That group gives the Lions some experience in the back­ court and a group of strong guys in the post too. Harvey said the big goal for the season is to just improve each game. The first game will be Tuesday when the Lions play host to Dansville. Maple Valley’s first six Luke Cosgrove games of the season will be at home. The first Greater Laiising Activities Conference con­ test of the season for the Lions will be their Dec. 11 meeting with Stockbridge. That is the only conference contest . on the schedule before the new year. The Lions will host Parchment Dec. 15 and Hastings Dec. 17. by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team placed third in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference standings in the league’s first year. Finishing there in the sec­ ond year of the conference wouldn’t be a bad thing. The Lions will get a good look at the top two competi­ tors for the league champion­ ship at the first meet of the season. Maple Valley will join last year’s league cham­ pion Lakewood in competi­ tion at the Leslie Blackhawk Invitational Wednesday. Lakewood took the GLAC title last year, and finished the season at the Division 3 State Finals. Leslie finished as the runner-up in the con­ ference, ahead of the Lions. The league season starts at Maple Valley High School Jan. 6, just after the Jan 2. Maple Valley Invitational. The lions will host three meets this year, also holding a Lion Invitational Jan. 30. Maple Valley head coach Stacie Sarah Huissen, who is enter­ ing her fourth season leading the program, has a handful of and sophomores Stacie girls with some good varsity Ellison, Haili Trowbridge experience back this winter. and Hailey Woodall. The group is led by senior Huissen likes what she has back spot Brielle Hammond seen from her experienced and junior flyer Auzzie team members so far. She Fuller. Hammond was an sees a team with a positive all-conference honoree last work ethic and a willingness fall, and Fuller earned all-disto try new stunts and tum­ bling skills. trict accolades. Also back are seniors The new cheerleaders fill­ Lyndi Rose and Elysia ing holes for the Lions this Piedrola, junior Carie Betz season will be seniors Abbi Ellison Billings and Dominque Visser, junior Alison Dodge, sophomores Tori Dickinson, Madison Gusey and Shala Kikendall along with fresh­ man McKay la Weiler. “Our main goal is to improve every time we com­ pete and to concentrate on the smallef details,” Huissen said. “Our longterm goal for the season is to qualify for regionals.” Lion ladies enjoy being competitive with Olivet by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Olivet had things under control all evening, but the Lions also kept things com­ petitive. The defending Greater Lansing Activities Conference champions from Olivet, who shared the inau­ gural conference title with Perry, opened the 2015-16 varsity girls’ basketball sea­ son with a 44-26 victory over visiting Maple Valley Friday: “The girls played inspired from the beginning. They knew what they were up Maple Valley senior against. They were prepared Megan Bonney looks to go for the pressure that Olivet brings. They executed well,” up with a shot-in the lane said new Maple Valley varsi­ during her team’s season ty girls’ basketball coach opener against visiting Dansville Wednesday. Robb Rosin. The task of taking care of (Photo by Perry Hardin) the basketball against the Eagles’ pressure was espe­ running the point, but they cially daunting with the inju­ all had to kind of take turns ries the Lions are already running the show for us,” dealing with. Senior point Rosin said. “You’ve got-to guard Emily Morris was one have a strong confident point of a few Lions out of the guard against Olivet, and line-up Friday, with a broken they stepped up. They finger. weren’t afraid even though That left the ball handling they weren’t really comfort­ duties for seniors Taylor able.” Medina and Michaela The lions trailed just 9-6 Johnson. after one quarter. Olivet did “We kind of had a point extend its lead to 28-16 at the guard by committee, with no half, and then 34-21 after one that is really comfortable three quarters. “They wore us out,” Rosin said. “Our rotation right now is eight girls. That constant pressure, constant pressure, and they kept sending fresh bodies at Us and we didn’t have answers. You wear down mentally and physical­ ly, the things that are easy start to become hard and the things that are hard are extremely difficult when you get that tired.” Freshman Britani Shilton led the Lions in scoring in each of their first two ball­ games this season. She had 8 points against the Eagles. Medina finished with 6 points and Payton Schrader had 5. Olivet got 11 points from Teona Feldpausch and 9 points from Logan Kyre. The Eagles had six other girls with 6 points. Rosin was pleased with the physicality ofhis team on the defensive end of the floor, especially in the paint with their lack of size. “We had great backside help,” Rosin said. “Our ■guards really helped dig. When they did get it into the post we sent three bodies at her to make it difficult for her, so she had to kick it out a lot. We didn’t let her get comfortable down low,” The Lions are 0-2 on the n1ew^ iviahpUicenv?auey^ vuarSs°itny goiprelsn’ ibnagskloestsbatlol cvoisaictihngRoDbabnsRvoilslein talks things over with ^1^ hUcn? ^uS°n boypePneirnrgy Hloasrsditno) visiting Dansville Wednesday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Perry Hardin) season now. Offense was tough to come by Wednesday too in a 21-13 loss to visiting Dansville. Both teams had a score­ less quarter, the Lions in the second and the Aggies in the third. Rosin said his team wasn’t prepared to face the Aggies’ zone defense in the season opener. The Lions were forced into out­ side shots that weren’t fall­ ing. The Lions shot just 11-percent from the field, and weren’t much better at the free throw line. They were 5-of-16 at the free throw line. “We’re not as bad a shoot­ ing team as those numbers would suggest. We’ll have some games where we get hot and hit outside shots. We just didn’t on Wednesday,” Rosin said. Shilton had eight points and Megan Bonney had 4 points in the loss. Dansville got 11 points from Mary Harris and seven from Briann Risner. The Lions had to get out of their regular man-to-man defense to try and slow down Harris, and it worked out with another physical effort in the paint. �Lions look forward to stepping up in senior season by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions are going to have to reiy on their seniors this winter. Maple Valley’s varsity girls’ basketball team doesn’t have a single junior on the roster, and a couple of inju­ ries have already shortened the bench. The group of Lion- seniors is led by guards Payton Schrader, Taylor Medina, Emily Morris and Michaela Johnson. Senior center Alli Hickey returns as well, along with senior forward Megan Bonney. Maple Valley was 1-9 in its first year in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference last winter, and 3-19 overall. The Lions did lose their top scoring threat to graduation last spring, so points could be tough to cotne by at times. The Lions will look to continue improving under first-year head coach Robb Rosin. Rosin takes over for Landon Wilkes, who led the program for the last 11 years. Rosin’s first team will rely on some youngsters to fill holes in the line-up, fresh­ man Britani Shilton and sophomore forwards Hannah McGlocklin and Baileigh Schrader. Another varsity newcomer for the Lions is Glyce Bauman, a senior center. Olivet and Perry shared Holden Creller Regional qualifiers make up a third of small Lion squad Emily Morris the league championship in the GLAC last winter, and return strong teams. The Lions opened league play with a tough game at Olivet last night. They fell in their season opener Wednesday against Dansville. Seasonal QQ Co-Op Maple Valley’s girls return to action Tuesday at Springport then will host Stockbridge Friday in the first game of the season where the girls begin play at 6 p.m., with the varsity boys’ game to follow. These sponsors help provide coverage of local sports teams. Support these local businesses! 301 S. Main St., Nashville 517 490-9702 (across from Dollar General) duto-Owners Insurance MAPLEVALLEY 738 Sherman, Nashville 225 N. Main, Nashville (7 blocks off Main) www.maplevalleyeq.com Main St., Vermontville 517-852-1910 726-0181 or 726-0060 Brakes & Tires 106 S. Main St., Nashville 517-852-9446 EnUu Hair • Nails • Tanning IM’ W■ 207 N. 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Valley coach Tony Wawiemia The team won a district who will once again join championship in- Division 4, Chris Ricketts in the Lions’ the program’s first district comer. “Sometimes its rough title since 2007. lining up wrestling partners.” Creller is one of three of Wawiemia said the small those regional qualifiers group is getting good leader­ returning for the Lions this ship from its captains so far. winter, joining 285-pounder The older kids on the team Holden Creller and are great teachers and all the 145-pounder Franklin Ulrich. kids are working hard, Ulrich was a conference run­ including the freshmen. ner-up last year. “We would really like to The top newcomers this see the three kids that were season are JJ Bassett Jr., a regional qualifiers get to the 160-pounder who improved dance (the state finals) and a lot in the offseason with hopefully place,” Wawiemia Bakery coopertires 223 N. Main St., Nashville, Ml 49073 7775 Saddlebag Lk Rd. 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Call for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-899-879-7985 Fruitcakes’ for Christmas is this weekend inHastings Thomapple Players pres­ ents “Fruitcakes” a play by Julian Wiles. “Fruitcakes” is produced by Norma Jean Acker and directed by Lori Beduhn and Kathy Conklin. “Mix together a batch of fruitcakes, three dozen Christmas trees, 10,000 out­ door Christmas lights, a chicken pox epidemic, two southern spinsters, an estranged old man, a lost cat named Tutti Frutti and a Christmas hog named Buster and you’ve got the recipe for a fun-filled and touching evening of holiday cheer,” said Wiles of his comedic tale. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3, 4 and 5, at 7 p.m. and a Sunday matinee, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. Tickets for adults are $10; seniors (age 62 and up) students and chil­ dren $8. The play will be in the Dennison Performing Arts Center (former Presbyterian church) at 231 S. Broadway in Hastings. For more information, visit the Thornapple Players website, www.thomappleplayers.org. Hats, mittens and scarf donations sought Eaton Federal Savings Bank is collecting hats, mit­ tens and scarves .until Monday, Dec. 14. All donations will remain in the community to help needy families, said Cathy Felder, bank representative. Donations may be dropped off during lobby business hours; Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. The bank is at 109 S. Main St. in downtown Nashville. For more information, call 517-852-1830. Eldrige on work trip with Olivet students Just in time for your Christmas Giving Casey Eldridge, of Vermontville will be among 33 Olivet College students and two employees who will travel to Georgetown, S.C., Dec. 5 to help rebuild areas of the city affected by mas­ sive flooding. For the past decade, Olivet College students have spent part of their winter break serving in devastated areas of the country. The annual trip began in 2005 when students traveled to the Gulf Coast to help rebuild areas damaged from Hurricane Katrina. They have also assisted with relief efforts along the Jersey Shore following Hurricane Sandy in October 2012, and last winter, students traveled to Moore, Okla., to help restore areas of the city destroyed by a deadly EF5 tornado. The college decided to focus its service efforts this year on the city of Georgetown. In October massive flood­ ing in South Carolina claimed 19 lives and left the state with more than a billion dol­ lars in structural damage. The magnitude of the natural disaster was so severe, that it was later described as a “once-in-a-millennium” flood. The students will be stay­ ing at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Georgetown and will partner with All Hands Volunteers, a non-profit orga­ nization that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disas­ ters. Their work will include tearing down drywall, floors and ceilings of community members’ homes in order to restore them to structural soundness. While in South Carolina, they will visit his­ toric Charleston, as well as the USS Yorktown aircraft carrier and Mother Emanuel AME Church. The group will return to the Olivet College campus Saturday, Dec. 12. “The idea of a December disaster relief trip came frotp students who wanted to help the families of New Orleans 10 years ago ” said Mike Fales, director of service learning and campus minis­ tries, and assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies and religion. “I am always amazed that so many of our students are willing and excited to give up a week of their Christmas Break to serve the needs of total strangers.” The trip is organized by Fales and Carrie Jacob, com­ munity service coordinator. For moip information, call Fales, 269-749-7624 (office) or 517-231-6818 (cell), or Jacob, cjacob@olivetcollege. edu. See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 5,2015 — Page 11 Security and safety update Maplewood School has been secured with this double entry system. First graders Iris Braden and Payton Morawski celebrate Thanksgiving at Tammi King’s annual event. Traditional Thanksgiving feast served to first graders The children in Tammi King’s first grade class at Fuller Street School enjoyed a Thanksgiving feasf with par­ ents and grandparents Nov. 24. “They enjoyed sharing a Native American story writ­ ten with symbols, retelling ‘The First Thanksgiving,’ and singing songs for their guests,” said King. The feast included turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, com, beans and pump­ kin pie made by the class. Kaylee Williams points to her wardrobe and Alex Shepard eats his Thanksgiving feast in their first-grade celebration. Call anytime 54 Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554or 1-800-870-7085 by Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon The safe, warm, dry, and smart bond campaign has had many initiatives imple­ mented. In addition, collabo­ ration is taking place with local emergency responders in Barry and Eaton County. The goal is to ensure all par­ ties understand the emergen­ cy plans and are aware of all of the security features. Liaison officers Deputy Troy Hansbarger and Deputy Marti Horrmann have been i instrumental in the coordina­ tion of communication between all buildings. Currently, every door in the school buildings are equipped with The Boot. This device is used in the event there is an intruder. The Boot is a rectangu­ lar-shaped plate of 1/4 inch thick cold-rolled industrial steel. Each of its two steel pegs offers 8,000 pounds per square inch of tensile strength, totaling 16,000 psi, when both pegs are fully engaged. The Boot weighs Maplewood Principal Tony Hutchins demonstrates five pounds, offering tremen­ dous strength to prevent placing the metal unit into The Boot. The Boot applies entry from danger on the 16,000 psi of tensile strength preventing intruders from other side of the door. These entering. Each classroom door in the district has been devices were funded with installed with the device. bond dollars and a $20,000 donation. fic flow patterns. responders began collaborat­ Additional features under­ The Rave Panic Button ing and will continue this way include secure entry software system has been year. The purpose of the ways, surveillance cameras, implemented thanks to Tracy meeting was to find out properly identified signage George, technology director where each of the school dis­ on buildings and doors, and April Heinze, Eaton tricts are at with their emer­ updated maps of buildings, County 911 director and gency preparedness, includ­ Smart 911 integration, identi­ Maple Valley’s board presi­ ing training for staff and fication systems, check in dent. facility conditions such as and out procedures, and trafThis week, Barry County secure entries, room number­ ing, etc. Additionally, Barry County is focusing on active shooter training and is inter­ ested in partnering with the districts (one or several) to conduct training in a more realistic environment. Lani Forbes, executive director of the United Way and a lieutenant with the Freeport fire department organized these talks. Updates to the community will continue. “We are proud in the efforts made thus far and with the cooperation of so many people we will strive to keep our children safe,” said Falcon. This is the secure entryway at Fuller Street Elementary. �Page 12—Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, December 5,2015 Sahirdau, December 12th at Ila [line up at 10:30a at VFW] Parade ends at the fire barn where we will officially celebrate Nashville's record for the Longest Sundae in the USA! What better way to celebrate than more ice cream? Maybe add a donut? Come watch the fun, or join us as a participant in the parade! Contact Lori Courtney at 517.712.2711 or 517.852.9207 to register or for more info. AU are welcome! Simply Sweet Bakery and MOO-ville Creamery will be serving up Christmas Lava Meltdown Ice Cream Sundaes! Plus, enjoy Christmas caroling by the MVHS Choir! And best of all, Santa mill be there! Bring the ho-ho-uihole family! 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Lions study and share data from advanced helmets by Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley varsity foot­ ball coach Marty Martin put his team’s InSite monitor, in the hands of Chris Ricketts on the sidelines on Friday night’s this fall. There were 15 times throughout the course of the football season that the alert sounded because the level of impact read by the InSite sensors inside one of the Lions football players’ hel­ mets was enough to possibly induce a concussion. The technology inside the Lions’ new advanced football helmets didn’t determine whether or not one of the high school football players had a concussion, but it meant that he or she should be checked for one. Any time the alert sound­ ed.,, like it did twice in the Vikings’ varsity football game with the Lakewood Vikings Sept. 11, play ceased for that player until they passed the XLNTbrain proto­ col, a new program spurred on by the Michigan High School Athletic Association for the first time this fall. “After he got hit in the head, we took him off, put him through protocol and he was fine,” said Maple Valley head coach Marty Martin while looking through a list of all the information deliv­ ered to the MHSAA in an XLNTbrain report. “Here is another one in the same game where the young man got hit and as he fell backwards, his head hit the ground and it bounced offthe ground, and as soon as that helmet hit the ground that alarm went off. As soon as that alarm went off we put him through the protocol and he had a concussion.” That was one of three con­ cussions suffered by Maple Valley varsity orjunior varsi­ ty football players this sea­ son. The other concussion InSite helped the Lions detect was due to an instance of repeated helmet blows rather than a single powerful one. Preliminary data from the, MHSAA’s collection of con­ cussion data from across the state during fall season shows two percent of more than 100,000 high school athletes experienced concussions, and 27 percent of high schools responng scoos responding repor reported e that none of their athletes experienced concussions in while participating MHSAA sports. The MHSAA received data from 744 - or 99 percent - of its member high schools at the end of the fall season. The average number of con­ cussions reported by member high schools through Dec. 4 was 3.2 concussions per school. Fifty-two percent of reporting schools stated they had two or fewer concus­ sions by athletes this fall. Football, the fall season’s most-played sport with 39 percent ofall ofthe MHSAA’s fall participants, revealed 79 percent of all concussions reported for the season. Boys’ soccer, with nearly '14 per­ cent of fall sporf participants,-, revealed 11 percent of all concussions reported. Of the three concussions suffered by Maple Valley football players, only sound- Children from Nichole Hansen’s Young 5’s class walk to Santa’s mailbox in downtown Nashville. The mailbox is located in front of the gazebo in Central Park. Letters to Santa Claus are pouring in Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves have been very busy getting ready for their favor­ ite holiday. Santa wants chil­ dren to know his workshop is See CONCUSSIONS, pg. 2 a hive of activity making toys, sewing clothes and checking the Naughty and Nice List — twice. During break times Santa said he likes to sit in his favorite chair, sip some hot chocolate and read letters from boys and girls. Here are some letters he was willing to share with the readers of the See LETTERS, page 4 Santa visits Vermontville; arrives atop a firetruck by Shari Carney Staff Writer Santa Claus made his annual appearance to Vermontville Friday, Dec. 4, seated atop a firetruck. The firetruck, covered in lights, slowly made its way through town. Families lined up on Main Street to wave to the jolly elf. Unbeknownst to the youngsters Mrs. Claus had arrived ahead of Santa. She was quietly awaiting hjs arrival inside the opera house. Santa and Mrs. Claus took their seats on the stage, and the children lined up to share their Christmas wishes. Mrs. Claus gave each a candy cane, and before they exited, they were given a new Christmas book of their choosing. Representatives from Case Credit Union were on hand giving tote bags to carry their treasures. The main floor was awhirl with activities. At one table, children wrote letters to Santa. There was no need for envelopes or stamps, for a magical mailbox sat nearby, offering a direct line to the North Pole. White paper cones, green felt and colorful beads were transformed into miniature Christmas trees. Nearby, col­ ored chalk was used to out­ line a stencil on black paper. The end result simulated a string of lights. At another station, paper chains were under construc­ tion. Once complete, the chains could be used to count off the days until Dec. 25. “Dear Santa, we can explain,” were the words atop paper-lined wall. Children stood in front of the wall, holding a number. Numbers on the side indicat- See SANTA, page 6 In This Issue Lights, lights and more lights cover this firetruck on loan to Santa for his arrival Friday in Vermontville. Eager youngsters line up along Main Street awaiting his appearance. • Fill-a-Cop Car will benefit local families • Maple Valley student earns tickets to Detroit Pistons game • Line-up limits Lions’ chances for team wins at Bath Quad •-Maple Valley top small school at Blackhawk Winterfest �Page 2 — Jus! Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 12. 2015 CONCUSSIONS, continued from page 1 ed their InSite system alarm. 4As we watched the film, we found out the reason why," said Martin. “He wasn't hit on top. or along the front, or along the sides where the InStie was. He was actually ear-holed. The hel­ met was just above the shoul­ der pads and right into the ear hole and he got a concussion. So again, by us understand­ ing what had happened and us going through the process with every one ofour hits we were able to sit there and say okay, this is why the monitor didn’t go off. because the sensors weren't impacted in this case.” The Lions saw the hit on film the next morning. Game film was uploaded every Friday night, and Martin said the first thing he would do on Saturday mornings through­ out the season would be to match-up the times on the InSite system and the game film to take a look at each hit that triggered the system, and look at others that may not have been. Martin could then share the information about the hit, or hits, suffered to the team trainers and doctors if need be. “With any concussion, most of the time the kids don’t know what happened. You don’t know how they were hit. I could watch the film and text the trainer and say such-and-such was earholed, that’s why the sensors didn’t go off. Such-and-such was hit repeated times,” Martin said. Data collected by the MHSAA remains prelimi­ nary, in part, because results noted include pending reports that have not been verified. After completion of these follow-up reports, the final number of concussions that actually occurred this past season may be different than the preliminary numbers being reported at this time. The data analyzed to date is for high schools only, although middle schools also have the opportunity to report possible concussions. A full breakdown of the data including concussions by Call for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554oi 1-809-870-7985 gender, sport, team level (varsity through junior high) and setting (practice or event) will be reported after the con­ clusion of the spring 2016 season. The reporting of possible concussions is part ofa three­ pronged advance by the MHSAA in concussion care during the 2015-16 school year, all ofwhich are produc­ ing data related to the fre­ quency and severity of head injuries. The MHSAA this fall became the first state association to offer pilot sideline concussion testing, with 62 schools taking part in one of two programs. One of the objectives of the pilot programs was to increase awareness of concussions and improve sideline detec­ tion; and preliminary results indicate that the average number of possible concus­ sions reported by pilot schools exceeds the average reported by schools outside the pilot group. Of 36 schools reporting the most concussions this fall, 11 are part of the MHSAA’s pilot sideline detection programs. Those programs King-Devick Test and XLNTbrain Sport utilize technology to provide on-site testing of athletes who have sustained possible concussions, with results of those examinations then compared against baseline tests taken by athletes previ­ ously. The MHSAA also is the first state association to pro­ vide all participants at every member high school and junior high/middle school with insurance intended to pay accident medical expense benefits — covering deduct­ ibles and co-pays left unpaid by other policies - resulting from head injuries sustained during school practices or competitions and at no cost to either schools or families. The program will produce additional data about the fre­ quency and severity of head injuries. While it is still early, only 34 claims have been made on the insurance policy designed to assist in payment for concussion care. Twenty ofthe claims are for football, 11 for soccer. “These three efforts com­ bined are part of making our good programs better,” MHSAA Executive Director John E. “Jack” Roberts said. “We’re pleased to provide these services to our schools, and we anticipate having a comprehensive report after Nashville IER This week at Putnam the end of the school year, with that data then used byy, the National Federation of State High School Wear your favorite paja­ Associations and research mas to the library Thursday 7 institutions to continue to pjn., Dec. 17, for “Bedtime make our games safer.” story story time time”” atat Putnam Martin said his program District Library. The stories also learned that stronger will be winter themed, focus­ players can be safer players, ing on snow and animals. but not just ones with stron- The program is intended for ger biceps and calf muscles. children in kindergarten The Lions will focus on hav- tthrough third grade, but all ing stronger necks in the are welcome for a snack and future. stories. The event will wrap “What we saw was a Jot of up by 7:45 p.m. so families our kids heads snapping back can head home to bed. and to the side and that in The Libri Foundation, itself, that whiplash action, through their Books for could Children grant program, ld cause a concussion i s asChildren grant program, has has well,” Martin said. “The hel-added a total value of met really can’t measure that, $1,406.88 worth of new but that’s what we’re really books to the library’s collectrying to do - to figure out tion. Director Shauna Swantek reads stories to pajama how to keep our kids safe. Also this week, the book It’s one thing as a program discussion group meets clad youngsters at the November pajama story time at we’ re going to focus on this Monday at 11 am. to discuss Putnam District Library. The next Bedtime story time is year, strengthening our kids Holidayys on Ice (Short Thursday. necks. We probably would Stories) by David Sedaris. for babies through preschool­ p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday not have known that without January’s title will be The ers and their caregivers is from 3 to 8 p.m.; and these helmets.” Boys In The Boat by Daniel Wednesday at 11 am. Saturdays from 10 am. to 1 “It was worth the money,,”” James Brown. No Maker Lab Saturday is Lego Club from p.m. Visit the website at he added. “It was worth the this week but the public is for 11 am. to 12:30 pm. for www.putnamlib.org piece of mind. The parents welcome to attend the updates on events. Holiday second through fifth grades. were thankful that we had it.” monthly library board meet­ The library is open closures will be Dec. 24 to Previously, the MHSAA ing Tuesday at 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and 27, New Year’s Eve, and also was among the first state Read With Me story time Friday from 10 am. to 6. New Year’s Day. associations to adopt a retum-to-play protocol that keeps an athlete out of activ­ ity until at least the next day after a suspected concussion, and allows that athlete to return to play only after he or she has been cleared for activity by a doctor (M.D. or A quiet celebration of the to a loss of a loved one during “Please consider inviting D.O.), physician’s assistant birth * of Jesus, a Blue the last year. For some, and bringing someone you or nurse practitioner. Christmas service, is being Christmastime may have dif­ know that this service may be “These pilot programs, offered at Nashville United ficult times and related mem­ helpful for, and for yourself and the reporting of potential Methodist Church Monday, ories attached. Whatever the if this is what you need this concussions by all of our Dec. 21, at 7 p.m. reason, if you feel the year to have a quiet moment schools, have made adminis­ “For some, it is not always Christmas Eve crowd is too in the busyness of the sea­ trators coaches and athletes easy to go to church in a big much for you of you just son.” more aware of the possibility crowd for the Christmas Eve want a little ‘silent night,’ A traditional Christmas of concussions and the service, said Pastor Karen this service may be just what Eve Candlelight service will importance of immediate Kinney. “For some, it’s due you need ... be Thursday, Dec. 24, at detection and care,” Roberts Vermontville United said. “Many of our schools Methodist Church at 6:30 have long had programs in pm. and at Nashville United place to detect concussions Methodist Church at 8:30 and provide care. The oppor­ pm. Cookies and coffee will tunities to test, report and be provided following both receive financial assistance services. in the event of a concussion Everyone is encouraged have encouraged all of our and welcomed to attend. schools to consider addition­ The Vermontville church al ways to better care for is at 108 N. Main St.; call their student-athletes. 517-726-0526 for more “These latest in a long line information. The Nashville of health and safety initia­ church is at 210 Washington tives will establish a base­ St.; call 517-852-2043. line, and eventually allow us by Maple Valley Schools Superintendent to determine if we are mak­ Michelle Falcon ing progress year-to-year in Maple Valley Schools has a clothing program for students' Michigan school sports in this critical area ofhealth and in need. The items are kept in the portable at Fuller Street safety. School. This is a discreet program. Volunteers have 24-hour safety.”” Contributions to this arti-access and are able to meet by appointment. We partner with the Maple Valley Community Center of cle camefrom the MHSAA. Hope and Siren Center to help meet our families in need — Jenna Bums and Mary Ann Curth, parent advisory committee representatives. This month’s family comItems currently being accepted are: • Gently used, clean clothing for kindergarten to 12-grade munity dinner will have three homemade soups on the students, including shoes, school supplies, bags, backpacks. The dinner is • Board games, even those with missing pieces, to build a mhnu. Wednesday, Dec. 16, from lending library. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. • Gently used sports equipment and uniforms. Featured will be potato, In addition there is an after-school activity program called Excel After School. This program offers students meal ser- bean and turkey and rice. The vice, homework assistance and a variety of educational activ- soup will be served with a ities. The program is Monday to Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 variety of breads, crackers p.m. Second-session enrollment begins Monday, Dec. 14, and and dessert. This dinner is open to anyends Jan. 7. This will be an 11-week session beginning Monday, Jan. one and everyone in the area 11. The cost is $60. Scholarships are available. Watch for who would like to have a information coming home with students or email mapleval- night off from, cooking and cleaning up. leypac@gmail.com. The church is at 108 N. Additional information is available on the PAC’s Facebook Main St. in downtown page Maple Valley Cares. Vermontville. Nashville Methodist church hosting Blue Christmas service Help is available for students, families in need Community family dinner planned Wednesday �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. December 12, 2015 — Page 3 Projects from home used to depict life in the 1700s Native American tribes who lived in Michigan during the 1700s have been the sub­ ject ofAmanda Auvenshine’s third grade class at Maplewood Elementary School. Students were given the assignment to showcase thenknowledge of this topic in a variety of ways, said Auvenshine. Students wrote papers, created scenes of tribal communities, constructed models of wigwams and longhouses, decorated posters, and a couple of stu­ dents brought in an assort­ ment of foods that the tribes ate to share with the class. Students learned about the different tribes in class but developed the projects at home. Wayne Kirwin, store manager for Carl’s Supermarket in Nashville, shakes the hand of Officer Aaron Staines of the Nashville Police Department at the Fill-a-Cop-Car event last Saturday.' Fill-a-Cop Car will benefit local families ?A J, ” J1 W'i Wi Posters, Legos and corn add are some of the ingredients used by Isabel! Dunlap (back row, from left), Sophia Rose, John Flynn, Corey Kellogg, Arial Coleman (front), Dakota Osenbaugh and Brady Backe in their projects depicting Native American life in the 1700s. * *^w» “®WhH *'ff*t iii writ ® h BthlpiK •fro friasfe Pfi a l^t .1 nfeil fc BRU fefoHtai. It lUq, Dk. 1I,i Vtnmtiilk te BB WsWti.' B B B piahtott B IktofoMii; M pB.C«feBi^S’-| B Mg| B ijwiwifc"' j B B ffB B EffiBS*® jg| ai^1® ft Wife jililllMJ Ana McCool (back row, from left), Ben Scott, Jeremiah Penny, Emily Reitz (front), Makenna Barnum Suttles and Nathan Kestner pose with their Native American proj­ ects. More than 1,600 food items are collected at the Fill-aCop-Car event sponsored by the Nashville Police Department and Carl’s Supermarket. Students learn it’s OK to speak up Maple Valley Schools hosted Patrice Bums from the state attorney general’s office this past week to edu­ cate students on the OK2SAY/Michigan Cyber Safety Initiative. The pro­ gram teaches students the importance of making safe and wise choices in a techno­ logically evolving world, said Maple Valley Superintendent Michelle Falcon. OK2SAY shows students how to protect themselves Jack and Judy, 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 of the New Year! yr V II0 This year’s annual Fill-aCop-Car event brought in more than 1,600 food items for the Maple' Valley Community Center of Hope. Officers from the Nashville Village Police department manned a police car jn front of Carl’s Supermarket from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, to gather the food. The Community Center of Hope distributes food Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The center has a free store, too, and Hope for Babies, which supplies diapers and formula when available. Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues and canned vegeta­ bles are always welcome, said director Tim Robertson. Call Robertson, 517-667­ 9474, for more information. The center is located at 233 N. Main St. in downtown Nashville. Ifc^ If Thank You, Jack & Judy and those around them by encouraging them to submit confidential tips on potential criminal activities or any harm directed at students, school employees, and schools. HOmeCoofan’ / Jack fr Judy’s Y > Country < Kettle Cafe J Open New Year's Eve & Day 6:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. dw vx z<e zfe . .*/< a ^losing at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eyg. Third grade students Coltyn Schrader (from left), Collin Childers, Noah Musser, Jim Wiggs, L.J. Rogers and (front) E.J. Granger hold their projects depicting lives of Native Americans in Michigan. 'Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main Nashville 852-9700 �Page 4 — Just Say 'As Advertised m the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 12,2015 LETTERS, continued from page 1 Maple Valley News. “Keep the letters coming,” said Santa. “And be kind to everyone " Dear Santa. I really want frozen toys I really need cloodz Love, Adriana Dear Santa. I really want deer, Dr. McStuffin and baby doll. Love. Ariel Dear Santa. How arc you doing Santa? I have been good this year. I would really like a Zoomer Kitty that is orange. I would like a Neri crossbow. Have a safe ride to the North Shop. Nick Dear Santa, A few things I did that were nice: helped, baking and 1 clened. I'd love a pogo stick. A dinosaurs book to read. I really need a new book and a shirt. My number one wish is a pogo stick. Your friend, Nathan Dear Santa, J have been very good this year. I would like a race car set, Batman Lego and Batman cave, I will do my chores. Love, Aiden Dear Santa A few things I did that were nice: rub my mom’s feet. I’d love: Mom A book to read: Diary ofa Wimpy Kid I really need: folders; Something to wear: clothes, long skirt The number one wish on my list is a tablet Dear Santa A few things I did that were nice: I was nice to peo­ ple. I’d love: tablet A book to read: Frosty the Snowman I really need: Santa to come to our house Something to wear: Jordan shoes The number one wish on my list is: all Your friend, Owen Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: helping my family, I eat good food, make cook. My Christmas wishes are: a move, a legos, a toy. Love, Isaac Dear Santa, I’ve been good. I clean my room. I help my family. I really want a tablet and a case for a tablet. 1 really need folders for school. Love, Hailey Dear Santa, This year 1 want a camra drone and a kindelfire HD and a Zoomer kitten and a big packs of foot and base­ ball cards. Love, Jakeb Dear Santa, I would like; a football, Ipad, phone,'laptop. And a soccer ball. Please also some snow. Love, Alex P.S. minecraft Legos please Dear Santa, I’ve been good. I clean my room. I help my family. I really want a snowblow­ er. I really need a sand machine. Love, Tyler Dear Santa I would like a phone for Christmas and a pair of cow­ boy boots. Love, Clowey Dear Santa I’ve been good. I help my family. I really want a remote car, something for my dog. I really need a flashlight. Love, Teegen Dear Santa This year I have been real­ ly nice. A few things I did that were nice: today I help my friend do their coler. I would like the book Judy B. Jones. I really need a Ipod and a drees to wear. My number one wish is a Ipod. Love, Makenna P.S. I love you Dear Santa, I’ve been good . I clean my room. I help my family. I really want a horse. I really need blue jeans. Love, Sophie Dear Santa, Can I git a camara. Love, danica P.S. Love you Santa Dear Santa, I love you. We hope for love and peace and kindness for all. Love, Olive Dear Santa, I would like a doll house for Christmas. I would like it to stay in my room. Elli Dear Santa, I would like a new phone. Love, Jeremy Dear Santa, Hello! I would like a Ipad a GMC truck a lego house a Lego garage a racetrack Thank you for the pres­ ents. Love, Daniel Dear Santa, This year I have been nice. A few things I did that were nice: Believe. Held a yard sale. I stood up for my friend. I’d love: the old Q*bert cartoons. The book Zelda mangas. I really need: water (basic, huh?) a Zelda shirt (Link) to wear. The number one wish on my list is A big, fat tie! Your friend, Garrett Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: No pushing people. Doing my chores. Helping mommy around house. My Christmas wishes are: BIG Captain America. Toys. New clothes. Love, Carter Dear Santa, The number one wish on my list is a Nurf gun. Love, Trevor Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. I have done nice things: help people, your sweet in general. My Christmas wishes are: toyes, books, oinmals. 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Rabideau--------------------HASTINGS, MI- - Kevin Sherman Rabideau, age 29, of Hastings, passed away un­ expectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 1,2015 at his Hastings home. Kevin was bom in Bat­ tle Creek, on June 11, 1986, the son of Richard and Jose­ phine (Green) Rabideau. He attended school in the Bel­ levue area schools, and was currently studying to become an emergency medical tech­ nician. He was the husband of Deidre (Jones) Rabideau. The couple was married Au­ gust 26,2006 and made their home together in the Nashville/Hastings area. Kevin loved being on the water during the summer months. Spending a warm summer day wake boarding, tubing with his wife and children, and enjoying the lazy days of summer was time Kevin cherished. Through the years, Kevin enjoyed shooting his bow and arrow, and in younger years shot competitive archery where he was known as an excellent marksman. His horse, Pepper, had been a longtime companion and became another member of the family. Kevin spent many an hours working with Pepper as he practiced his roping skills. Kevin loved music, and playing his guitar at home with his family was some­ thing he enjoyed very much. He coached many of Amber Delphia Totten Maple Valley student earns tickets to Detroit Pistons game Maplewood student Jim Wiggs, from Amanda Auvenshine’s third grade class, attended a Detroit Pistons basketball game Dec. 4. Jim was being recognized for being one of Michigan’s top money-raisers for Jump Rope for Heart. Any student who raised more than $750 for the cause, which benefits the American Heart Association’s fight against heart disease, was given this opportunity. “Jim watched the players warm up courtside, had his name on the jumbotron and received high-fives from the coaches and players as they ran on to the court,” said Ahdrew Peabody, Maple Valley physical education teacher. “He was also given a chance to shoot baskets after the game on the court.” YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Sally Magoon Realtor 269-986-5737-C sjm 1151 l@yahoo.com Charlotte, Ml 48813 www.emeraldrealtyco.com Ml B9B 517-652-5575-C kdcbabcock@gmail.com 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. 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.rh., 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 infor­ mation call 1-269-731-5194. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 803 Reed St., Nashville Sunday School................ .10 a.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship .’................ .................... 11 Evening Worship............ ............ 6. p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting.................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM (Nursery Provided) 301 Fuller St., Nashville Sunday School............................ 9:45 a.m. 11 a.m. .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship....................................................... 7 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. Church Service 11: 00a.m. ........ Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m.. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children's Classes, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE 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 PASTOR MARC S. LIVINGSTON Phone: 543-5488 five sisters, Wes (Maryanne) Erwin, Loraine (Lester) Altoft, Kathy (Leo) Hine, Bernice (Dan) Schilling, Brenda Davis; two brothers, Paul (MaryJo) Goforth, Joe (Gayle) Goforth; sistersin-law, Joy Farrah, Janet Decker, Barb Totten; 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Elgin in October 2015 and her brother, Tom Goforth and brother-in-law, Elwood Totten. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, with Pastor Deano Lamphere officiating. Interment immediately followed the funeral service at Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made directly to the family of Delphia Totten. Funeral services have been Barry County Extension Calendar of Events entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. Dec. 17 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center For further details please Dec. 24-31 MSU Extension office may be closed — please visit our website at www. call ahead danielsfuneralhome.net. 2016 Jan. 1-4 MSU Extension office closed for New Year’s holiday Jan. 7 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Jan. 9 Science Saturday, 9 a.m., Old Hastings Public Library Jan.19 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship......................................... 9:45 a.m. 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-986-0240 MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Worship (112 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School .............. 10 A.M. Service... ........ 11:15 P.M. Service... ............... 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service............................................... 11 P.M. Service........................................ 6 p.m. Wed. Service.............................................. 7 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-7264)526 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........................ 9:15 a.m. Sunday School.......................... 11:00 a.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Parsonage: 517-852-0685 8:30 a.m We seek to feed the hungry,, both spiritually and physically. 8593 Cloverdale Road CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE and Brendon’s sports teams. Kevin and his family took many trips together and created treasured memories. Kevin is survived by his parents; his beloved wife, Deidre; his children. Amber and Brendon Rabideau; his sister, Michelle (Richard) Woudstra; four half brothers, Richard Rabideau, Bill Rabideau, Craig Rabideau, and Frankie Rabideau. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. Pastor Steve Olm­ stead officiated. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memo­ rial contributions be made to GoFundMe.com Kevin Rabideau. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome .net Call 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 for Maple Valley News classified ads All Are Welcome! Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR PEGGY BAKER Sunday: A.M. Worship............ P.M. Worship............ NASHVILLE, MI Delphia Totten, age 77r~ of Nashville, passed away peacefully on Monday, Dec. 7,2015 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Delphia was bom in Hastings on September 27, 1938, the daughter ofthe late Paul E. and Arlie (Reneau) Goforth. She was the wife of Mr. Elgin Totten. The couple was married August 26,1968 and they made their home together in the Nashville area where they raised their family together. They had celebrated over 47 years of marriage. Delphia was a wonderful wife and mother who was always right there to lend a helping hand wherever it was needed, often having a warm meal ready when her family came home from a day of cutting wood. Through the years, Elgin and Delphia enjoyed traveling with their children and had visited several popular locations including Disney, Mammoth Caves in Kentucky, and parts of the western United States. She specially enjoyed sharing a campfire with her family and friends and snowmobiling in the winter. Delphia also played cards with her friends, crocheted, and did word search puzzles. She was employed at Hastings Fiber Glass for over 10 years, and later worked as a dietitian at Thomapple Manor until retiring in 2000. Delphia is survived by her three daughters, Gale Hudson,.Gwen (Dan) Wolfe, Geili Endsley; two sons, Alan Totten, Jeff (Angie) Totten; . . Mickey Cousino Certified Lay Minister Phone 616-765-5322 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH , M-79 West Worship....................................... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI . 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: ......................... 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer .................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 795-2370 or Rl Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass................................ 9:30 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS . 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 Sunday Evening Service ............. 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... ............ 6:30 p.m. AWANA........................... 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH PASTOR JOE BENEDICT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 am. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-726-0526 WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denomlnatlonal) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 am. 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 12, 2015 SANTA, continued from page 1 Carson Fisk, 3, is eye to eye with Santa Claus Friday evening in Vermontville. ed the “offenders” height. This created many grins and a photo opportunity for par­ ents and caregivers. Cookies and hot chocolate were provided during the Santa has a lap full with sisters Morgan (left) and Brooklyn Myers. Morgan takes in the view of Santa’s face while Brooklyn waits her turn. activities. This event was sponsored by the staff of the Vermontville Township Library. Daniel Grant puts the finishing touches on a snowman at the Vermontville Township Library Christmas festivi­ ties. Anna Dukes mails a letter to the North Pole at the Vermontville Opera House Friday Dec. 4. Makenna Barnum is in the line-up for a photo at the Vermontville Township Library’s evening with Santa. This “offender” appears to be about four feet, five inches tall. Saturday, December 12 'l/air Solan Angie Joppie, Owner/Operator * * * Family Salon * * * 107 N. Main Street, Nashville • 517-852-2120 Tues. 9am - 2pm; Wed. & Thurs. 3pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - Noon • Walk ins Welcome Handing out candy canes to youngsters is Mrs. Claus’ job on the stage of the Vermontville Opera House. Here, Olive Campbell receives the gift. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 12. 2015 — Page 7 Cindy Bass helps her niece Destiny Powers at a craft table during Santa’s visit to This book-laden table awaits youngsters who have visited with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa’s helper, Hank Cowell, helps a boy with a book selection. The Vermontville Opera House is full of people at activity stations Friday, Dec. 4. Santa and Mrs. Claus are seated on the stage. Perhaps the youngest visitor to see Santa is Peyson Carns. Santa seems to have her full attention. TOP SIX REASONS TO HAVE "THE INHERITANCE TALK" (Part III) Carson Fisk, 3, eyes Santa Claus Friday evening at the Vermontville Opera House. Santa and Mrs. Claus were the honored guests at a special event hosted by the Vermontville Township Library. Along with a chance to see Santa, children also could make crafts, select a free book and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Parents had time to visit and plenty of photo opportunities. (Photos by Shari Carney) Speaking openly with your children about the sensitive topics related to your estate planning and retirement plans can be difficult. After all, your estate plan is an intensively private matter. However, discussing these matters with your children may prevent confusion and resentment in the future. In previous articles, we have discussed some reasons why sharing your estate plan with your children may be a good idea. Here are reasons five and six: 5 . Long Term Care and Nursing Home Costs. A good estate plan should include tools for you and your family to deal with the cost of long term care or a nursing home. Nothing brings on more fear or stress than when a child sees the first $10,000 bill for’a month in a nursing home. By meeting with a qualified elder law attorney and discussing ways to protect and preserve assets, you will feel better about your ability to deal with long term care and nursing home issues (should they arise). It is imperative, however, that your children know you have addressed this issue with your attorney and what role they will play in protecting and preserving assets should you or your spouse encounter long term care issues. This is a talk the children should certainly appreciate. 6. Organization. We see it happen every week. A child brings in a parent’s estate planning binder dr a box of papers with no idea of the contents. Because “the talk” never happened, the child has little understanding of the estate plan, which papers are important, or the intent of the estate plan. This leads to stress, disorganization, and, frankly, increased legal fees. By having “the inheritance talk” with your children, your children will be armed with some basic knowledge ofyour estate plan. They will know what to look for if something happens to you. There will be less chance of confusion and mistakes regarding distribution. This concludes our three-part article on the Six Reasons to have “The Talk” with your children about your estate plan. So what is next? Meet with a qualified elder law attorney first to discuss your different estate planning options. Once your estate plan is in place, it may be a good time to have “the talk” with your family. To get started on your estate plan, give us a call today for an office or home-visit. Robert J. Longstreet Longstreet Elder Law & Estate Planning P.C. 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3495 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 12,2015 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, PC. IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THIS DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY OR HAVE BEEN WITHIN 6 MONTHS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOW Attention Purchasers: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be lim­ ited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus in­ terest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Guy E. Wood, III and John D. Oms, both unmarried, of Barry County, Michigan, original mortgagors, to TCF National Bank, a national banking association, mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of February, A.D. 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the Coun­ ty of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of March, A.D. 2008, in Document Number 20080312­ 0002257, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Seven and 51/100 Dollars ($111,637.51). And no suit or proceedings 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 the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby giv­ en that on Thursday, the 14th day of January, A.D. 2016, at 1:00 o'clock P.M. said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mort­ gage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Seven and One-Half percent (7.5%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses, 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 premises are described as fol­ lows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Assyria, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan as described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 36, T1N, R7W; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 20 seconds East, along the West line of said section, a distance of 608 feet to the centerline of Huff Road; thence South 57 degrees 08 minutes 26 seconds East along the centerline, 569.18 feet; thence South 82 degrees 16 minutes 36 seconds East, along said centerline, 64.72 feet to the true place of begin­ ning; thence continuing South 82 de­ grees 16 minutes 36 seconds East along said centerline, 196.91 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds West, 950.67 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of said Sec­ tion 36; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 55 seconds West along said 1/4 line, 197.57 feet; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 20 seconds East, parallel to said West section line, 924.57 feet to the place of be­ ginning. Tax ID Number: 08-01-036­ 005-00 The redemption period shall be Six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the re­ demption period shall be thirty (30) daysfrom the date of such sale or when the time to provide the notice required by MCLA 600.3241 a(c) ex­ pires, whichever is later or unless the redemption period is shortened in accordance with MCLA 600.3238. If the property is sold at a foreclo­ sure sale, under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower and mortgagor 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. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 2, 2015 TCF National Bank, a nation­ al banking association.Mortgagee SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. By: Michael J. Thomas, Esq. 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Wood, a single man, to Broadmoor Financ,ial Services, In,c., Mortgagee, dated October 12,2001 and recorded October 26, 2001 in Instrument Number 1068756; said mortgage was modified by a Loan Modification Agreement, recorded June 10,2014, in Instrument No. 2014-005273. Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Caliber Home Loans, Inc. fka Vericrest Fi­ nancial Inc., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Fourteen and 41/100 Dollars ($65,714.41), including interest at 4.625% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 7,2016. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, being 215 feet East and West by 200 feet North and South, all in Town 3 North, Range 8 West. 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 peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages, if any, are limited solely to the return of the bid amount ten­ dered 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. Dated: December 5,2015 Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-017178 (12-05)(12-26) 19121 Suspect deer confirmed positive for chronic wasting disease Deer was harvested in Dewitt Township; Eaton County hunt­ ers urged to voluntarily check deer and stop baiting and feed­ ing of deer As ofThursday, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources reports a total of 3,695 deer in Michigan this year have been tested for chron­ ic wasting disease. Four deer have been confirmed positive for the disease, with the fourth positive just recently found. During the firearm deer season, a hunter from Dewittt Township (Clinton County) in the Core CWD Area brought a 1 1/2-year-old buck into the DNR’s Rose Lake deer check station. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames, Iowa, confirmed the deer as CWD positive. Because the deer was harvested within 10 miles of the Eaton County border, the DNR strongly encourages all hunters .within Eaton County to volun­ tarily stop baiting and feeding, continue hunting and, most importantly, bring harvested deer into a DNR check station. “Deer hunters in DMU 333 have been a great help by bring­ ing in their deer to be tested. We couldn’t be more thankful or impressed with their dedica­ tion to the resource,” said Chad Stewart, DNR deer specialist. “We continue to need their help and are also asking Eaton County hunters to join our efforts. In addition, we have begun conversations with DeWitt Township, and they, too, are becoming great partners in this fight against CWD.” There will be no mandatory regulation changes from now through the end ofthe deer season, as the DNR conducts CWD surveillance and decides what additional steps might be needed for the 2016 season. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk and moose. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Dec. 14 Tilapia, baked potato, Prince Charles blend, fruit cup. Tuesday, Dec. 15 Bourbon chicken, brown rice, Brussels sprouts, peas, apple. Wednesday, Dec. 16 BBQ ribette, potato wedges, green beans, banana, bun. Thursday, Dec. 17 Annual Christmas Party. All other sites closed. Friday, Dec. 18 Smothered pork cutlet with gravy, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, sliced peaches, roll. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Dec. 14 Sliced ham and provolone cheese, potato salad, applesauce, sandwich thin. Tuesday, Dec. 15 Chicken salad, pickled beets, fruit cup, sandwich thin. Wednesday, Dec. 16 * Tuna pasta salad, marinated vegetables, grapes, fruit and grain bar. Thursday, Dec. 17 Zesty chicken spinach salad, pineapple, pasta salad. Friday, Dec. 18 Cheese cubes with club crackers pea and cheese , salad, tropical fruit, snack bar. Home Delivered . Hearty Menu It is caused by the transmission of infectious, self-multiplying proteins (prions) contained in saliva, and other body fluids of infected animals. Susceptible animals can acquire CWD by direct exposure to these fluids, or from environments contami­ nated with these fluids or the carcass of a diseased animal. Some chronically CWDinfected animals will display abnormal behaviors, progres­ sive weight loss and physical debilitation; however, deer can be infected without showing internal or external symptoms for many years. There is no cure; once a deer is infected with CWD, it will die. To date, there is no evidence that chronic wasting disease presents any risk to non-cervids including humans either ,, through contact with an infect­ ed animal or from handling venison. However, as a precaution, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization recommend that infected animals not be consumed as food by either humans or domestic animals The DNR provides weekly CWD updates at mi.gov/cwd. Announcements of additional CWD-positive deer also will be posted online. Monday, Dec. 14 Tilapia, brown and wild rice, peas, carrots, fruit cup. Tuesday, Dec. 15 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, orange, roll. Wednesday, Dec. 16 Spaghetti with sauce, meatballs, mixed vegetables, chunky applesauce. Thursday, Dec. 17 Chicken tenders, roasted potatoes, green beans, banana, fruit and grain bar. Friday, Dec. 18 Smothered pork cutlet with gravy, combread stuffing, sweet potatoes, broccoli, fruit cup. Activities Calendar Monday, Dec. 14 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H,WJ4 Reminiscence. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 am.; Line Dancing 9:30 am. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. Wednesday, Dec. 16 Hastings: Card Making 9 am.; Music with Sam 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-2:30. Woodland: BP Checks; Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. Thursday, Dec. 17 - Making Spirits Bright Christmas Party 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Silent Auction Ends. Hastings: Alzh. Support 3:30 p.m.. Friday, Dec. 18 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 9:30 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 $.m. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 am. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. VERMONTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS Winter 2015 Taxes are due Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 Treasurer Hours are Tuesday's 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Other times by appointment Office 517-726-0355 Township Office: PO Box 215 120 E First St, 49096 Flexfab Engineering trust. 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Email resume with salary history via: hr.adsl@flexfab.com' Attention: HR Flexfab is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Veteran and Disabilityfriendly �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 12,2015 — Page 9 Stockbridge guards get their girls by the Lions D9-D be tough given the physicali­ ty that they bring, but I thought when we did execute well there were a lot of good things. “When we were able to break their pressure we were able to get to the basket. We’ve got to work on finish­ ing. A lot of the puppies we missed . We left a lot of points out there at the rim.” The Lions kept battling though. Payton Schrader and Britani Shilton each scored on a putback in the final minute of the first half to pull the Lions within 33-18 at the intermission after Stockbridge extended its lead to 19 points with a 10-0 run. Schrader had her highest scoring output of the season, putting in 11 points. Rosin liked the balance of the Lions’ offensive attack behind her. Shilton had 5 points and Michaela Johnson and Alli Hickey both added 4 points. Baileigh Schrader chipped in 2. Kelsey Underhile cleaned up inside for Stockbridge, putting in 9 points. The Lions threw a zone at Maple Valley’s Payton Schrader gets help from a pick to get around Stockbridge the Panthers, even though guard Rachel Smith during Friday’s GLAC contest at Maple Valley High School. Rosin would, prefer to play (Photo by Brett Bremer) as much man-to-man as pos­ sible. He did it to try and by Brett Bremer Jessica Taylor and another ball coach Robb Rosin. make up for some of the Sports Editor 15 from junior guard Rachel “They have strong, physical athleticism and strength of The strength of the Smith, but what the Panther guards. We knew that they the Panther guards. Stockbridge guards wore guards did defensively on did a really good job of dis­ Rosin said his girls are down the Lions in Greater the Lions was just as much guising where they were still working on discipline Hansing Activities of an issue as their team going to bring the pressure and trusting each other in the Conference action Friday steadily pulled away fro a from. Sometimes it was zone defense. night at Maple Valley High 52-31 victory. three-quarter court, some­ “We need to understand School. “We knew they were times it was half court, we have a break coming up The Stockbridge varsity going to bring a lot of pres­ sometimes it was past half where we can work on the girls’ basketball team got 24 sure up front,” said Maple court. We had a plan. We things we’re struggling at,” points from junior guard Valley varsity girls’ basket- knew to execute it it would he added. “They’re all fix- Maple Valley’s Emily Morris fires a shot up over Stockbridge’s Jessica Taylor in the lane Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) able errors.” The Lions are now 0-4 overall this season. Springport pulled out a 29-20 win over the visiting Lions in a non-conference contest Tuesday? The Spartans led 13-9 at the half and pulled away a bit in the fourth quarter with a 12-7 run. Schrader led the Lions with 6 points, scoring all of them in the second half. Johnson added 4 points. Springport has just six girls on the roster this sea­ son, a pair of Seniors and four sophomores. Sophomore Makenzie Patterson led her team with 12 points and sophomore Caitlin Henne added 8 points. Maple Valley boys fall in first two ballgames by Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Aggies were top much for the Lions on opening night. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team fell 69-39 to visiting Dansville Tuesday at Maple Valley High School. The Aggies scored more than 20 points in each of the first three quarters, and had a big night at the free throw line connecting on 21-of-28 attempts. Caleb Hodgson led the way for the Aggies, scoring 18 points. He was 10-of-13 at the free throw line him­ self. The Aggies also got 15 points from Carter Frantz, 14 from Calvin Minnis and 10 points from Andrew Hodgson. The Lions hit three three-pointers in the second quarter, trying to pull out of their early deficit, but the Aggies still extended their lead to 44-24 at the half. Seth Gurd led Maple Valley with 10 points. Isiah Gam and Jacob Brighton had 7 points each. Things weren’t any better Lion senior Seth Gurd (back) battles for a rebound with Stockbridge’s Liam Corby on the scoreboard for the during Friday night’s GLAC contest at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Lions in their Greater Lansing Activities Bremer) Conference opener at home against Stockbridge Friday. The Panthers led from start to finish in a 62-23 vic­ tory. Stockbridge turned a few Lion turnovers into transi­ tion buckets, and the Lions lost Panther three-point threats Charlie Young and Brandon Ostrander behind the arc a few times. Ostrander hit three threes and finished with 12 points. Young had a team-high 13 points, knocking down two threes. A steal and a three-point play by Ostrander followed by a three-pointer from Young gave the Panthers the final six points of the first quarter, extending their lead to 13-4. Stockbridge then went on a 19-4 run over a five minute stretch in the middle of the quarter to take control of the contest. The Panthers also got 13 points from Mason GeeMontgomery, 9 from Tyler Jacobs, 8 from Kolby Canfield and 7 from Liam Corby. A couple of good moves in the paint got Lion senior guard Luke Cosgrove a team-high 8 points in the loss. The Lions also got 4 points apiece from Alex Musser and Seth Gurd. Maple Valley returns to action at home Tuesday against Parchment. Lion senior guard Luke Cosgrove fires up a shot for two points during the fourth quarter of his team’s loss to visiting Stockbridge Friday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) �Page 10 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple VaHey News’ Saturday, December 12, 2015 Variety of Christmas merchandise was available back in 1927 This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Dec. JO, 1985. I Sewing 87 561 In Nashville, the Christmas shopping season always has We have them, 2, 4 and brought renewed support for 6 drawer ; machines we buying locally. have sold for 25 years One of the chief champi­ and keep the needles for. ons of the cause was The We warrant them 20 Nashville News, forerunner years. Drop head, auto­ matic lift, easy running; of the Maple Valley News. full set attachments and Founded in 1873, the weekly running in price from paper has served the commu­ $28.75 TO 65.00 nity continuously since that Come in and see them. time. When the automobile came of age in the mid19205, the patronizing of * local businesses seemed to take on new meaning. In fact, the Community Club, a predecessor of the pres­ ent-day Nashville Chamber of Commerce, was organized in 1924 by a group of local * business and professional people concerned that the auto and improved roads soon would sound the death knell of small towns. Even in that day, the New York Central Railroad had eight trains daily, four east­ bound and four westbound, running through Nashville. Passengers boarded the train at the local depot for shop­ Now her* h a RKAL Washer, and f?*^^** f? ping excursions to Jackson has one—or ask VS, and v« »ill *«U X00 *** * or Grand Rapids and returned WASHES CLEAN RUNS BA ____ home the Same day, if they wished, The advent of the auto offered even greater mobility to the public, and that wor­ ried merchants in Nashville Memories Glasgow’s hardware “has had the privilege and other small towns. of bringing happiness and creating a spirit of content­ “Why not patronize home ment to local homes, noted The Nashville News during institutions?” asked The its 1927 holiday shopping tour. “This store is filled with News in a Dec. 3, 1925, edi­ beautiful and useful goods particularly appropriate to the torial. “How often we hear holiday season.” Two of the ‘home-contentment’ items the remark ‘trade at home.’ must surely have been this treadle sewing machine and Surely this practice is to be gasoline-powered washer illustrated in a December commended, we should buy 1927 ad in The News. Glasgow’s was located on the everything in the hometown south portion of the lot upon which the new Mace that we possibly can. We Pharmacy is now rising. believe that if we will only take into consideration the Power Washer C, L. GLASGO W^ GLASGOW MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVENEEDS ACE AUTO REPAIR& From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts 517-726-1500 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00; Sat 8:00-1:00 5105 quality ofthe goods we wish to buy, we will invariably find that it isn’t necessary to patronize the mail-order houses or even go to the cit­ ies to do our trading. “At least we should visit our local merchants and let them show us what they have along the lines we are in the market for and let them name their prices.” In keeping with that admo­ nition, The News in that era See us for color copies, one-hour photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Acl Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits ^icha rtls Bedding & Appliance Showcase Memories of the Past For Living Room Jacquard Velour Living Room Suite Gifts $99.S0 VISIT US ON THE WEB AMSUN FRIGIDAIRE Needlepoint Chairs OCCASIONAL TABLES an leading Yuletide gifts The walnut frames are hand carved 13.95 To Furnish a Bedroom A Dining Room Feature —Especially attractive in style and design, offered at decided savings. The eightpieces—buffet, table, five side chairs and arm chair—are very special at $109.s° published an annual Christmas shopping guide compiled by a reporter who visited local business places on a “tour of inspection” to inform community shoppers “where to find what they want to purchase and what is new and novel in the mar­ ket.” The detailed report usu­ ally filled the entire front page of the paper, as well as a good portion of Page 2. In an earlier Memories piece, published Dec. 15, 1981, we gave an account of the places visited in the 1923 News tour. Today we look at some of those stops four years later. From the issue of Dec. 15,1927; C.T. Hess & Son — “The big comer furniture store of Hess & Son will appeal to Christmas buyers, the old and young, alike, whether the customer be a man, woman or child. The big showroom and display win­ dows are completely filled with high-quality furniture and novelty goods, any piece ofwhich would make a pres­ ent not only to be appreciat­ ed on Christmas morning, but one to be enjoyed throughout the entire year and years that follow ...” Post Office Pharmacy — SOURCE 628 W. Lawrence, Charlotte* 543-8332 WWW.RICHARDSAPPLIANCES.COM Solid mahogany Irame. up­ holstered In velour, with fine quality silk damask reiersibie cushions. Lovely Two-Piece Suites and Occasional Pieces Starting at... ^__electric $39995 —This suite of very newest design, most modestly priced. Full size bed, dresser, vanity (not illustrated) chest ofdrawers. $69.00 C. T. HESS & SON “The Christmas season is again in evidence at the pop­ ular drug store of E.L. Kane. Never before has such a beautiful display of holiday goods been shown in Nashville as will be found here. It would hardly be worth your time to go to the larger cities, for here you will find a selection brought direct from city markets ...” C.H. Dahlhouser — “The store for ‘Lad and Dad’ is too well known to mention other than some of the fine bar­ gains to be found on its shelves and in its cases. The proprietor, Mr. Charlie Dahlhouser, during his first year and a half of business, has gained many warm friends . His store is very neat and the stock well arranged Belson’s Bakery — “Mis. Gladys Belson asks that [her patrons] let her assist in mak­ ing the entire Christmas sea­ son still more enjoyable by furnishing them with fine “home made” bread, cakes made especially to grace the Christmas dinner table, pies and other delicious pastries ... She also carries a fine assortment of candles, cigars and tobaccos for the Christmas trade ...” Charles Diamante — “No town would be complete without an up-to-date fruit and confectionery store, but, few towns or cities many times larger than Nashville can rightfully boast of as fine a store and ice cream parlor as that one owned and per­ sonally conducted by Mr. Diamante. Charlie’s store is a veritable Santa Claus head-, quarters and ‘parade of sweets’ ...” C.L. Glasgow — “In mak­ ing a visit to the big hard­ ware store of C.L. Glasgow, we learned this fact, that the store has had the privilege of bringing happiness and cre­ ating a spirit of contentment in the homes of the people of the village and the homes of the surrounding rural dis­ tricts, notjust a few but many times ... This store is filled with beautiful and useful goods particularly appropri­ ate to the holiday season ...” Von W. Fumiss For more than 35 years this store has specialized in holiday goods to meet the demands of this community ... This store displays a larger variety of goods than any one store in the county, including a fine assortment from 10-cent toys to the latest and finest creations in jewelry and watches ...” Ralph H. Olin — “HoW about a new car for a Christmas present? It would sure be a real present, wouldn’t it?... And, we know .of no line of cars ... with a reputation for service, quali­ ty and class, where prices range in the reach of every pocketbook, like the Whippet and Willys-Knight handled by Warp Olin ...” The Hat Shoppe — “Price & Evans, proprietors, wish to thank their friends for their liberal patronage the past year and invite you to see their present line of holiday goods and hats; also to have, § your hair marcelled [wave]”' Nashville Roller Mills — “Nashville Roller Mills and Continued next page . �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. December 12,2015 — Page 11 Line-up limits Lions’ chances for team wins at Bath Quad The Lions showed they might have a chance to pull out a dual or two this sea­ son. It was also clear that the individual improvement and prepping for late season individual tournaments will be the focus. The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team fell in a pair of duals at the Bath Quad Wednesday. The host Bees topped the Lions 40-29 and Haslett downed the Lions 36-9. The Lions had just six varsity wrestlers. Five of those six won their matches on the mat against Bath though. Holden Creller, the Lions’" 285-pounder, and Franklin Ulrich at 152 pounds were both 2-0 on the night. Both those guys were regional qualifiers a year ago for the Lions. Creller pinned Bath’s Mikey McKerr 20 seconds into their match. Ulrich scored a 16-1 technical fall in his bout with Bath’s Marshall Lipe. Creller had one of three pins against the Bees for the Lions. Jason Bassett at 171 pounds pinned Robert Micheaux in 3:02. It took Tony Martin one second less to stick the Bees’ Bryce Eddington in the 215-pound bout. It was the first high school wrestling match for Martin, a junior. The Lions also had Lane Pixley score a forfeit win at 135 pounds. Bryce Signal suffered the Lions’ only loss on the mat, falling 11-3 to Bath’s Eli Whitney at 189 pounds. Ulrich got the Lions’ first points in the dual with Haslett, topping Connor Frank 7-1 at 152 pounds. Creller got the Lions’ last points with his pin of Jason McClure in 2:22 at 285 pounds. The Lions forfeited two weight classes to the Vikings and there were voids for both teams at six other weight classes. Maple Valley is back in action today at the Portland Invitational. 2ont!"u..d.!r^ “Polar Express” movie will previous ■ page Home Pride flour are practi­ cally synonymous terms ... Home Pride means happiness and contentment and more especially during the Christmas season, for it means good bread, cakes and other dainties (which) every lady ’realizes is the one direct way to a man’s heart and will bring in return to them the present that they have been wanting for Christmas ... BE mil®'; ®% fl-M* t<HLht. Eiling (kiadi wntiCLG^ HWi xtalijiniii Am i .mliblitpii iihH ta!ips«l: Blrfjle mioit uHmftRi: fctey» teAfaitetari issffllam> mfeB-’ Bff-lk ta.l®**1 njftd'iitti it tai HMdta efr tar- W** e ulfflii lii a»Ht Ht * * (>**> >**> • Other local businesses cov­ ered on Page 1 ofthe Dec. 15, 1927, issue of The Nashville News were Farmers & Merchants Bank “What would Christmas be without money, and where would we get it if it were not for the banks?; the State Savings Bank; Farmers’ Cooperative Creamery, “The high quality of the product, Wolverine brand of butter, which this institution manu­ factures, is in reality the rea­ son that its patrons [member farmers] will have extra money to buy Christmas pres­ ent with;” Charles J. Betts plumbing and heating shop (“Any one of his several heat­ ing plants would make the finest of Christmas presents.”) and Will L. Gibson, agent of the Ohio State Life Insurance Company (“Has it ever occurred to you what a fine and acceptable Christmas present a life insurance policy with the first premium paid would really be?”). 7b be continued... lbs 5<< »* * i**£2 K ’1 Call any time lor Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554or 1-800-870-7085 be shown in Vermontville The public is invited to watch “The Polar Express” Saturday, Dec. 19, from 2 to 4 pjn. at Vermontville United Methodist Church during a movie party for kids of all ages. Refreshments will be served and a special visitor is expected. Parents may bring kids and stay with them or drop them off to have a cou­ ple ofhours to prepare for the holidays. “This is sure to be a fun and exciting way to enjoy an old favorite,” Lois Hammonds, church represen­ tative, said. The church is located at 108. N. Main St. For more information, call 517-726­ 0681 or call the church and leave a message, 517-726­ 0526. From the Pulpit Facing fear by Pastor Joseph Benedict Vermontville Bible Church The other day I was talking with a local resident and I was asked a question. This man asked, “What are we going to do about ISIS?” I fumbled to answer that question knowing many have tried to answer it intel­ ligently and biblically. As I continued to think about it the truth is, ISIS is not our biggest concern. What is our biggest concern? Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly realms.” The truth is we are not fighting against the mem­ bers of ISIS, but against wicked forces of darkness. The goal of the forces of darkness is to blind people to the truth. 2 Corinthians 4:4 says, “The god of this world (Satan), has blinded the minds of the unbeliev­ ing so that they might not see the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” The goal of evil forces is to blind people. Blind people to what? The Gospel? I have come to understand Maple Valley top small school at Blackhawk Winterfest that the Gospel simply means “good news.” Satan doesn’t want people to see the good news, the glory of Christ. In order for there to be good news there has to be contrasting bad news. That bad news is that, believe it or not, I am not perfect. I have sinned, and let’s face the truth we all have (Romans 3:23). The bad news is that because of our sin we deserve separation from God, who can’t be in the presence of sin. That separation is eternal death (Romans 6:23). Even with­ out ISIS death will come eventually for all ofus. Yes, we should try to stop their terror, but ultimately we can’t defeat death. Through the Son of God, Jesus Christ, death was defeated once and for all when he died on the cross and came to life three days later (1 Corinthians 15:3-6). Instead ofjust delaying the inevitable, He defeated it. John 20:31 says, “But these have been written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life-in His name.” It is. not ISIS we should fear as much as the conse­ quences of disbelief in Jesus Christ (John 3:18;16:8-9). The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team celebrates its championship in the small schools division Wednesday at the Leslie Blackhawk Winterfest. Team members are (front from left) Alison Dodge, Abbi Billings, Auzzie Fuller, Dominque Visser, Carie Betz, Brielle Hammond, (back) Elysia Piedrola, Madison Gusey, Tori Dickinson, Haili Trowbridge, Hailey Woodall, Stacie Ellison, Shay Kikendall and Lyndi Rose. (Photo by Cheryl Ellison) The Greater Lansing Activities Conference showed some of its might and got a preview of the upcoming league season at the Leslie Blackhawk Winterfest Wednesday. League members Lakewood, Leslie and Maple Valley had three of the four highest scores of the day at the nine-team meet. The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team dom­ inated the competition put­ ting together a three-round score of 689.80 points. That was more than 100 points ahead ofthe host Blackhawks who had the day’s second best score at 584.96. Maple Valley won the day’s competition for smaller schools, putting together a score of 561.70. That was the fourth best score of the day behind Jackson Northwest’s 570.34. “I am very proud of the girls this week,” said Lion head coach Sarah Huissen. “We had couple unexpected challenges and round chang­ es this week but they all came together as a team and worked hard to overcome them.” “It is a great start to the season when we bring home a win.” Lakewood had the top scorein each round, a 228.40 in round one, a 204.50 in round two and a 268.90 in round three. Northwest didn’t move ahead of Maple Valley until round three. Leslie scored a 209.20 in round one, with Maple Valley Bible church brings message of Christmas in song The Vermontville Bible Church choir will present the Christmas cantata “Breath of Heaven” Sunday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. The public is invited. “This musical celebration tells the Christmas story while taking a closer look into the compassionate heart of Mary,” said Sara Martin, church representative. “Your heart will surely be blessed by this wonderfill story told through music.” The church is at 250 N. Main St., Vermontville. PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, also topping 200 points with a 204.30. Lakewood was the only team near 200 points in round two. Northwest scored a 168.14 for the round’s sec­ ond best score. Leslie tallied 167.96 points and Maple Valley 162.50. Leslie edged Northwest in round three 207.80 to 208.10. Maple Valley scored a 194.90 in the final round. Behind Lakewood, Northwest and Leslie, Stockbridge scored a 412.80 and Eaton Rapids a 274.60 with no round three perfor­ mance. . Behind Maple Valley in the small schools’ competi­ tion, East Jackson scored a 506.84, Grass Lake 500.70 and Springport 419.40. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marital 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 SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ tion of the law. 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HW VERMONTVILLE S Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �NASHVILLE VISION FOR GROWTH Looking back and moving forward 2015 has been a great year in Nashville as—together— we successfully launched and branded the Nashville Route 66 Business District! Local businesses supporting each other our mission It has been a year of building—the longest ice cream sundae in the USA, relationships among business owners, and awareness of products and services offered through our wonderful local businesses. generating opportunities to promote business and create a destination what's ahead? We've put Nashville on the map through effective advertising and partnerships with the Barry County Chamber, J-Ad Graphics, WBCH and more. We've created a buzz, attracting attention from neighboring communities, and people far away through the power of Facebook. HE WILL BE HOSTING R MINIMUM OF 2016 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT DEADLINES early commitment January 15 final commitment February 15 We've collaborated. We've brainstormed. We've sparked new ideas and rekindled what makes us love where we live. We've been awarded grants from the Barry Community Foundation that will help us continue to create a destination and bring more people to Nashville to shop, work, live and play. While we've accomplished much in our first year, we must work to keep the momentum going as we move forward! Through Strategic Planning with the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, we have set goals for the coming year to help the Nashville Route 66 Business District become a strong, solid organization that will thrive for years to come. With local businesses supporting each other, we can reach further. 2016 annual membership enrollment begins soon! NOW IS THE TIME TO LEflRN HOW your business or organization can be part of it all! Current & potential 2016 member businesses/organizations are invited to attend our HDLIDRV SOCIAL for information on membership opportunities for the coming year. Thursday, Dec. 17th at 7p—at Grace Community Church RSVP required by 6p on Mon. Dec. 14 to: nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com or call Putnam District Library at 517.852.9723 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-12-19.pdf a776c75216a4e0ddda67f4070e0cda90 PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 51, December 19, 2015 Nashville Village Council holds final meeting for 2015 by Shari Carney ~ StaffWriter The village of Nashville has had a “dynamic year,” village council president Mike Kenyon said at the council’s Dec. 10. meeting. “The police department is outstanding, the Route 66 groupjs doing a phenomenal job .^everyone involved should take a bow. Wonderful year.” Kenyon became president following Frank Dunham’s resignation this past spring. In the midst of changes in leadership, interviews were underway to find a police chief, with Chris Koster being selected from among 18 candidates. The council heard the monthly report on crime in the village, but Koster was not present because of fami­ ly commitments, Kenyon said. Officer Jack Sidney,also new to the department in 2015, read from the writ­ ten report. Thpre were 52 complaints received in November, eight felony arrests on 20 felony counts; six misdemeanor arrests on 6 counts, one war­ rant arrest, seven assists to outside agencies and 11 domestic violence/civil com­ plaints. The police committee is looking at purchasing a new patrol car. Officers from the department took part in the See COUNCIL, page 2 This is a proposed rendering of the bathrooms and handicapped-accessible fishing deck for Putnam Park. Awards and presentations by staff and students highlight school board meeting by Shari Carney StaffWriter Monday’s board meeting for Maple Valley Schools focused heavily on updating board members on what staff and trustees have learned recently and how it can be applied to district operations. Matt Powers, a fourth grade teacher at Maplewood, gave a presentation to board members oh the district’s new Chromebooks, which are being used to expand student access to technolo­ gyPowers said his philoso­ phy is “work smarter, not harder.” He said 15 years ago when he was at Michigan State University the empha­ sis was on incorporating technology in the classroom. “It’s here, it’s present,” said Powers. “The kids are not scared of it ... there are frustrations such as logging in and sharing, but they are solvable ... there are many benefits.” Powers also talked about Kagen methods for class­ room management. He said the initial introduction to Kagen, “blew my mind.” He said the structures taught help to provide cooperative learning among the class­ mates. To date 40 of 60 teachers have been instructed in Kagen methodology. Hannah McGlocklin and Baileigh Schrader, students in Jassen Dowling’s busi­ ness class, told the board members they are in a writ­ ing competition with DECA. The 30-page paper is enti­ tled “Strike Out Autism.” The paper will include details on a bowlingg fund­ raiser they held this fall where more than $300 was raised to benefit Autism Speaks. Simon Nelson, an autistic classmate, served as their inspiration,McGlocklin and Schrader said. Dowling said this is the second year of the DECA program. Last year he had 10 students, while this year the number has grown to 45. Trustee Tim Burd gave an overview of the Michigan Association of School Boards conference he attended in Traverse City. He said he attended eight to 10 workshops and was espe­ cially interested in learning what the Baldwin Schools superintendent had learned from that district’s experience with implementing a balanced calendar. Burd said data was not available yet as to what the switch costs the district. Burd said Allegan Schools have implemented a fifth year of high school, partner­ ing with community col­ leges, making it possible for seniors to graduate with associates degrees. “This gives them a big step up in the world,” said Burd. Burd also provided infor­ mation on Munetrix, an online service for tracking school district revenues and expenditures. He said the site compiles financial data and shows the general fund balances and state equalized values from 2007-15. Superintendent Michelle Falcon said there Will be a link added to the school’s website soon. The district benefited from three donations. Mike Visgar donated time and a tow truck to assist a school t bus. Gail Johnson gave $500 to the FFA and a $3,000 grant has been issued to the district to provide incentives to students for the Positive Behavior Intervention Supports program. The board unanimously approved the following: • The appointment of Deb Sprague, business office specialist. • Continuation in schools of choice for the second semester. • Purchase of two used buses from Capital City International. • Switching to Michigan Retirement Investment Consortium Resolution for the management of the 403b retirement plans. Village of Nashville awarded $45,000 grant A handicap-accessible fishing deck and bathrooms at Putnam Park will become a reali­ ty thanks to a $45,000 grant for the village ofNashville. Scott Decker said he received the news this past Tuesday and expects construction will begin in the spring. Santa Claus comes to town! Santa visits with Braiden DePyper Saturday after the Christmas parade. More photos on pg. 6 • Ulrich undefeated during day at Portland Invitational • Ted Koch is staff member of the month for Maple Valley Schools • Santa and more appear in the Christmas parade Lion cheer improves round three score by a dozen points �Page-2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 19,2015 COUNCIL, continued from page 1 MHSAA Representative Council “The engineers were down been built. The area has been ” event earli­ considers future health & safety efforts “erFill-a-Cop-Caf this month at Carl’s to go over planning for our filled with sand and concrete sidewalks will be poured in Results of recent changes to health and safety policies and possibilities for future work to help keep school sports safe were main topics of discussion by the Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association during its annual Fall Meeting on Dec. 4 in East Lansing. Generally, Council takes only a few actions during its" Fall Meeting, with topics often introduced for addi­ tional consideration and actions during its meetings in winter and spring. The Council heard reports on a number of subjects, chiefly the “4 H’s” of health and safety — Health Histories, Heads, Heat and Hearts - and the MHSAA’s recent work on these topics. Among data most note­ worthy, it was reported that 747 of 750 member high schools complied with the first-time requirement this fall that all head coaches have a valid certification in CPR. Eighty percent of high schools arranged in-person CPR training for all of their high school varsity head coaches, and two-thirds of high schools included assis­ tant and subvarsity coaches in school-arranged in-person training. The Council reviewed the preliminary concussion care data released to the public Dec. 9, recent actions by U.S. Soccer to reduce heading in youth soccer, discussion in the girls lacrosse community regarding head protection and actions taken by other states and the National Federation of State High School Association regarding football practice policies and their similarities to changes adopted for MHSAA schools prior to the 2014 season. Council mem­ bers also examined results from this fall’s Update Meeting opinion poll, includ­ ing questions related to the The Council voted on one possibility of using electron­ ic forms to track students’ matter concerning MHSAA health histories and the pos­ tournaments, approving a sibility ofpractice limitations recommendation by the Girls for all sports similar to those Lacrosse Committee to not accept the new overtime rule adopted for football. As a result of the recent of U.S. Women’s Lacrosse amendment of the MHSAA that grants in tournament Constitution allowing for play sudden victory to the membership at the 6th-grade first team that scores. The level, a number of potential MHSAA will retain its curchanges to the MHSAA rent overtime procedure for Handbook necessitated by tournament games, which the amendment were present­ calls for two full 3-minute ed to the Council, as was a halves of stop-clock over­ draft of an updated 2016-17 time - and, if the game Membership Resolution. remains tied after those first additional Both are expected to be voted two halves 3-minute overtime periods on at the March meeting. The Council also received with sudden victory. Hie Fall Meeting also saw reports on athletic-motivated and athletic-related transfers, the addition of Courtney reviewed an updated list of Hawkins, athletic director at nt Beecher eecer High g School, coo, Approved International Flint Student Programs for 2015­ to the 19-person Council. He 16 and discussed concerns was appointed to a two-year regarding the exception to term and also serves as his the Transfer Regulation for school’s varsity football residential students of board­ coach. He fills the position ing schools. formerly held by Maureen Changes to out-of-season Klocke, athletic director at coaching rules were among Yale High School, whose the most significant efforts term ended. Also, Cheri taken up by MHSAA staff Meier, principal at Ionia over the last year, and Middle School, was re-ap­ Council members shared pointed for a second twotheir observations of the year term. impacts of changes including The Council re-elected the rule change that allows a Scott Grimes, assistant school coach to work with up superintendent ofhuman ser­ to four athletes at one time vices for Grand Haven Area instead of the previous three. Public Schools, as its presi­ The Council discussed if the dent; Benton Harbor athletic MHSAA should consider a director Fred Smith was policy requiring in all sports re-elected vice president and athletes to participate in a Vic Michaels, director of minimum number ofcontests physical education and athagainst school teams to be letics for the Archdiocese of eligible for MHSAA tourna­ Detroit, was re-elected secre­ ments, but declined to take tary-treasurer. action on the topic beyond The Representative policies already in place for Council is the legislative skiing, ice hockey and soc­ body ofthe MHSAA. All but cer. Council members also five members are elected by were presented with exam­ member schools. Four mem­ ples of calendars for a bal­ bers are appointed by the anced school year and possi­ Council to facilitate repre­ ble movement of standard­ sentation of females and ized testing dates, which minorities, and the 19th posi­ both have the potential to tion is occupied by the affect the school sports cal­ Superintendent of Public endar in the future. Instruction or designee. See us for color copies, one-hour film and digital photo processing, business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS Supermarket. This event net­ ted 1,600 food items to be distributed locally through the Maple Valley Community Center of Hope. Consumers Energy recom­ mended the village switch all 103 streetlights from mercury-vapor lamps to high-pres­ sure sodium lamps, a change expected to reduce the vil­ lage’s lighting costs by $530 per month. Scott Decker, the village’s department of public works supervisor, was not present because of family matters, but in a phone conversation with Kenyon prior to the meeting, he recommended the change. There is no cost to the village for the replace­ ment, and council members unanimously approved the switch. The other measure proposed by Consumers was a switch to LED lighting, but not all of the lights could be converted and there was a fee of anywhere from $81 to $962 per light for the replace­ ment. sewer system improvement project. Raw influent samples- were collected and sent to an i ndependent lab for analysis as part of needed information for design of the new aeration system for the primary pond/’’Decker stated in a written report. “Lift sta­ tion control panel options were discussed as well as valves and piping for the irri­ gation system. Final design should be available in a month or so.” Information on the storm and wastewater system con­ tinues to be compiled. “Manholes and catch basins have all been inspect­ ed with storm lines left to finish up on,” Decker wrote. “When this project is com­ plete we will have an inventoiy of all assets and a geo­ graphic information mapping system for both collection systems.” The building at 109 Main St. donated to the village, has been razed and cement block retainer poured walls have the spring. Rosie Murphy, represent­ ing the planning commission, said they have learned a lot about proper procedures regarding the conversion of the property across from Carl’s on Reed Street to light industrial use.Barry County Commissioner Ben Geiger said it’s been quiet but good things are happening. He said in his travels he has heard a lot of excitement about the village. “People know about Nashville and Moo-Ville,” said Geiger. “I was way up north and someone was talking about the business district here.” In other business the coun­ cil members unanimously approved: • The payment yment of December bills for $118,759. • An increase in the mini­ mum wage from $8.15 to $850. Special Christmas services scheduled at Gresham United Methodist Church Pastor Bryce Feighner and Gresham United Methodist Church invite the community to special music and the lighting of the Advent can­ dles Sunday, Dec. 20. The services are “to remind us of the hope, peace, joy apd love found in Jesus Christ, and a message on ‘Learning Joy from Maty,’ Feighner said. A candlelight Christmas Eve service will be conduct­ ed Dec. 24, at 7 p.m. This service will include singing Christmas carols along with special music. “You will not want to miss this unique worship experi­ ence at Gresham United Methodist Church,” Feighner said. Communion will be served and the service will close with singing by candlelight. The church is located seven miles northeast of Charlotte on M-50 at 5505 N. Mulliken Road. For more information go to www. greshamumc.org or call 517­ 652-1580. Are you looking for a way to serve the community? Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich encourages citizens to find out if the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office “Volunteers in Police Service” program is for you. With support from welltrained volunteers, public safety initiatives, community relations, and crime preven­ tion efforts flourish, Reich said in a statement. Volunteers are not intended to replace said. the services provided by the Motorcycle, ATV, and full-time professional mem­ mounted volunteer opportu­ bers of the sheriff’s office, nities are available, Reich but instead provide support said. services under the direction For more information call of the sheriff’s designated the VIPS information liaison liaisons and command staff, at 517-543-5257 or email allowing them to help where jcampbell@eatdncounty.org. and when needed. Volunteers Volunteers should include a are invaluable members of name, address and phone the sheriff’s team, Reich number. 1351 N. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Nashville H Iexpgess . $TOP SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashvil,e-Ml 517-852-0868 fleet flew 15116 You’re In, You’re Out... You’re hW me P ‘ ieces! Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC Vermontville wants electric lights Note: Thefollowing news item was published in the Hastings Banner Dec. 23,1915. The village of Vermontville has granted to the Thomapple Gas & Electric Company a franchise to furnish current to the pretty neighboring town over the east county line. The village has for a long time wanted to alleviate the terrors ofthe night with electricity instead of candles and kerosene. The council met and unanimously granted a franchise to the company. Whether the “juice” can be furnished to the villagers will be decided soon at a meeting ofthe company’s officers. �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 19, 2015 — Page 3 Ted Koch is staff member of the month for Maple Valley Schools S' MZ* Ss •s SJ !% S& mJ - SJ S SJ-fJ '’•’H•aav»en. Sc M % w: cciMoiw: tes'ki »He Ted Koch joined the staff of Maple Valley Schools as a bus driver two months ago, but he has already made an impact. Koch was recognized with the staff member of the month award. “Ted is an all around amazing man. He is so good to our students and genuinely cares about the well being of all of them. He is so positive every day telling every stu­ dent on his bus to ‘do some­ thing good today,’ ‘Be a good student,’ ‘I believe in you,’ ‘Be nice to someone today’ and so many more encourag­ ing statements to each stu­ dent as they get off the bus,” Nora Mann, office paraprofressional, said in her nomina­ tion. “He also is always rewarding his students with pizza party Fridays or some treat everyday all out of the goodness of his heart and his own pocket. He is such a joy to be around and an exempla­ ry employee. He is commit­ ted to the well being of our students and even the staff. I would love to see him hon­ ored for just how awesome he truly is!” 17397414 During Read With Me Storytime Dec. 9, director Shauna Swantek shared the biography of Chester the Christmas Tree. Chester was created by Simply Sweet Bakery. Festival of Trees lights up Putnam Library Putnam District Library is celebrating its eighth year as a host to the Festival ofTrees. This year, the library features Ted Koch is presented the “Staff of the Month” award 26 miniature trees decorated by Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Falcon by local businesses, organi­ at the school board meeting this past Monday. Koch is zations and families. Each joined by his granddaughters Autumn Hannan (left) and decorator was asked to use Mackenzie Schuitman. the 2016 summer reading theme, “Ready, Set, READ!” focusing on sports, health Ulrich undefeated during day at Portland Invitational **■■^5 {“« det d til detail «MI * uk, WftotMihJ Bt>®s Milfc M ft, F«P> ifaitioyti ifaitioyti, Kta Ml. Maple Valley 145-pounder Franklin Ulrich got a workout Saturday. Ulrich went 4-0 as the Lion varsity wrestling team took part in the Portland Invitational. The Lion team was 0-4 on the day, falling 48-12 to Laingsburg, 60-12 to Portland, 36-22 to Waverly and 60-11 to Charlotte. Ulrich’s toughest match of gs the day came against Portland’s Devin Miller. Ulrich scored two take downs in the third period to over­ come a 3-0 hole and score a 5-4 victory. Ulrich scored a pn pin in r c score n hiss dual with Lainsburs Chase dualwithLaingsburgsChase MaryAnne Curth is presented with the Lion Pride Montney, bested Waverly’s award by Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Michelle Austin Rivera beat Falcon at the school board meeting this past Monday. Chuasrlnotte ’sveRryaan11-0 J-estand aenr 15e0a. Lion Pride Award given to MaryAnne Curth Curth has been involved in many programs in the dis­ Maple Valley also got three trict, including the Parent Advisory Council. wins form 189-pounder Bryce Cool Looks Extended Tanning Hours For Bignal and two from Jason Bassett at 171 pounds. Maple Valley is back in action today, hosting the annual Jesse Snow Invitational. Hair • Naniilk s • Taannniniqn’ n^ Bring in a new, unwrapped toy for our Christmas Toy Drive and receive 50% OFF Any In-Stock Product or Styling Tool Cannot be combined with other offers. 207 N. Main St, Nashville • 517-852-0313 For your convenience, please use back entrance Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7985 and wellness. Residents are invited to stop and view the trees during normal business hours. The Friends of Putnam District Library is conducting a friendly- voting competition by placing coin jars next to each one. A penny equals one vote. The library will be closed Dec. 24-26 and Deo-. 31-Jan. 1. Regular 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. Visit the library online at putnamlib.org for upcoming events and access to resourc­ es. 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Call Global Discount Garage Doors, (616)334-3574.. on a rainy day at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland,MI. Kathy's grandmother said, "It is good luck to marry on a rainy day," and it must be so as they are blessed with three children, Nicole (Tom) McMillen, Kerry Nickel, and David Nickel and grandchildren, Emily, Marlena, and Gavin and great granddaughter, Anastasia. Jack and Judy, along with all of their 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! HhmeCookin’ / Jack & Judy’s^ Thank You, Jack & Judy Closing at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eye, e, Nashville's Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! 113 N. Main Nashville 852-9700 �Page 4 — Just Say "As Ad/ertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday. December 19. 2015 NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Burglaries typically aren’t elaborate, well planned heists. Most of the time, bur­ glars are simply looking for an easy mark such as unlocked doors, empty hous­ es, and valuables left in plain sight. Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich has this useful information to avoid becom­ ing the next victim. While the most foolproof way to deter burglars is to invest in a home security system, often home security is as simple as making it dif­ ficult to break in. Examples include locking doors, installing lights, and asking neighbors to pick up mail if away. Here are eight of the easi­ est ways to make the home unattractive to burglars. They’re either free or low cost, and often, just require simple, easy tweaks that don’t take a lot of effort: • Lock doors and win­ dows. This sounds like a no-brainer, but the impor­ tance of locking up cannot be overstated. In 2013,34.3 per­ cent of burglaries did not require forcible entry. More than a third of the time bur­ glars gained entry through an unlocked door or window. Lock the front and back doors, even when at home. Windows should be closed and locked when not at home. Don’t forget to lock the upstairs windows, too: it’s easy to gain access with a ladder. Also consider the security of the garage door, another means of access into the home. Avoid leaving a spare key where a burglar can simply pick up a rock and discover it. Instead, give a spare key to a trusted neighbor. • Show signs of life. Burglars prefer to hit homes where no one is home — and even better if vacant for awhile. Take a look at the front yard. Overgrown grass. ^Celebrate d* For all 7th -• -NEW r 12th We willGraders.* be VTADQ showing the MSU Football ;• in “Tne ValleLj” Game at 8pm Sponsored by Local Youth Groups Grace Community Church and Vermontville Bible Church Where? Maple Valley High School When? December SI st, 2015 Who? 6:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. All 7th-12th Graders are Invited! What? A New Year’s Eve Party with Something for Everyone! Blow up obstacle course, octaball, 9-high square, basketball, group dodgeball. Wil on big screens, multiple football, air hockey, and ping pong tables, brief speaker, games, hanging out with friends, and countdown to the New Year! Food? Cost? The Coffee Shop will be open and have items available * ; for purchase. Bring money ifyou would like to purchase • specialty coffees, etc Proceeds go to benefit DECA and their business competition in January I Youth will be required to provide an emergency contact name and phone number when entering and will be required to sing out when they leave. •gr a full mailbox and a few papers to pick up sends the message no one is home. Mow the lawn and collect mail, papers and packages. If going away, ask neigh­ bors or hire a service to cut the grass dr shovel snow, collect mail and packages. A timing device is a good deterrent too. With a timing device, the lights, radio, and other electronics turn off or on whether at home or not, giving the appearance it’s occupied. • Always answer the door. When the doorbell rings, you never know who is on the other side. A burglar could be dressed as a solicitor or repairman while attempting to gain access. Burglars will ring the doorbell first to see if someone is home. And if it isn’t answered, it sends the message the house is empty and free to explore. In 2013, nearly 30 percent of burglaries had household members present, and 26 percent of them became vic­ tims of violent crime. Make yourself known. Use the peephole to see who is there, and if you’re not expecting them or don’t rec­ ognize them, simply say you’re not interested. Most likely, they-’ll simply walk away and move on to another house. • Hide valuables. It can be easy to see through windows. If a nice camera, large TV, multiple mobile devices, jewelry or other valuables are within sight, burglars may see the home as an attractive target. Move items away from the view or keep shades or blinds closed. Consider frosting garage door windows. Also, don’t leave bicycles in the front yard. Not only does this make it easy to take them, it can send a message that other valuable items may be lying around as well. After purchasing some­ thing such as a TV, avoid putting the empty box out with the recycling. Break it down, turn it inside out, and try to fit it in the bin. Otherwise it is advertising new purchases. • Make entry points unat­ tractive. Burglars love a hid- Shear Madness Qiair Salon Be Angie Joppie, Owner & Operator cOislun^ youu 4 Qoitous Season FREE Hair Products for the whole family! 852-2120 Watchfor Specials on Facebook Tues. 9am - 2pm; Wed. & Thurs. 3pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - Noon • Walk ins Welcome more. Store valuables in an attic, basement, hall closet or kitchen instead. Even children’s bedrooms are often bypassed. Don’t think you’re being clever by hiding valuables in the freezer, however. Burglars have known that trick for years. The best bet is to get a securely bolted home safe. t Never give clues ofbeing away from home. Serious burglars stake out homes, watch patterns, read sociall media, and keep an eye out for cars, work schedules and other details to find their best opportunity.. Have a garage? Use it. Parking in the garage makes it difficult for a burglar to know when someone is home or not. Predictable patterns can help burglars as well such as leaving for work and returning at the exact same time every day. Consider breaking routine on a regular basis.. Don’t send online messages about being away, as it may be broadcasting to burglars the home will be empty and easier to access. It’s best to simply wait until you get home and post photos of your trip if you’d like. • Get a best friend. If not at home, a dog is the next best thing. Large breeds are the most intimidating to bur­ glars, but regardless of size, any dog that barks is a prob­ lem for burglars. Consider getting a “Beware of Dog” sign. Chromebooks in the Classroom by Tracy George, director of technology What is a Chromebook? A Chromebook is a personal computer that runs Chrome OS as an operating system. The device is made to connect quickly to the Internet and supports apps that are on the web, not ones that are downloaded to the device. Setting up a new Chromebook is much easier than setting up a personal com­ puter. Chromebooks don’t require major updates or antivirus software. Users simply-start by signing in with a Google account. Maple Valley Schools recently purchased more than 400 Chromebooks in order to get more technology into the hands of the students. They are being used primarily at Maplewood School and the junior and senior high. The Chromebooks were purchased with bond funds earmarked for technology. How can Chromebooks be used to support learning? Students and teachers all have access to Google Apps for Education, which includes the following core services: • Gmail: Gmail allows for safe electronic communication between staff and students with no ads. • Classroom: Classrooms are now able to create, share, and grade assignments with ease keeping classes organized and improving communications with students. • Drive: Drive allows saving work in the cloud, so files cSh be accessed from any device and shared easily with' other staff d students. sudens. ,v>4 and • Docs, sheets, slides: This feature allows creation and edit­ ing of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations right in the Chrome browser. Multiple people can work at the same tiqic and every change is saved automatically. • Calendars: Create shareable calendars that integrate with Gmail, Drive, Contacts, Sites, and Hangouts.. • Sites: Launch a website for a class, team, or project with this easy site builder. • Hangouts: Connect any time via video, voice, or text. Use text chat for quick questions and Hangouts for group video calls, virtual office hours, and field trips. , . Chromebooks give us access to all kinds of instructional websites. One of the primary sites we use in kindergarten to eighth grade is MobyMax. Moby’s adaptive curriculum creates a unique, individualized education plan for each student, allowing gifted students to progress as quickly as they like while simultaneously ensuring that remedial students get the extra instruction they need. There are also websites for elementary math and ELA curricula,- GoSMath and Reading Street. The Chromebooks can also be used for assessments including M-STEP and NWEA. interested in buying a Chromebook for home use? There are many companies that manufacture Chromebooks, including Lenovo, Acer, HP and Dell. A quick search on Amazon.com resulted in numerous selections, ranging in price from about $140 to $400 depending on size and other features. The model we are using in is the Lenovo N21 Chromebook. It has a drop-resistant case, a water-resistant keyboard, rotatable camera and long battery life. We chose the model with 4GB of memory. On Amazon.com it can be found for as little as $150, however there are many other models to choose from. Need more information? As always, ifyou have questions or concerns about technol­ ogy issues in the district, feel free to email me at tgeorge@ mvs.kI2.mi.us or call 517-852-9699, ext. 1003. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads Stop in to enter our drawings for 107 E. Main St., Nashville • den door or window. If there is lots of shrubbery or trees near the windows, or if the front door is blocked from view, burglaries are more likely. Install lighting. Make sure doors, both front and back, are well-lit. Ideally, install motion sensing lights to call attention to the presence of movement. Trim back shrubbery that might make it easy for a bur­ glar to hide or gain access. Motion sensing lights are useful in these areas as well. Consider thorny shrubs around windows to make it painful for burglars to gain entry. • Store valuables away from the master bedroom. Usually this is the first place a burglar will look for valu­ ables. They’ll see cash or valuables like jewelry in a nightstand, and rifle through the rest of the belongings for electronics, guns, drugs and i 269-945-9554 or 1-899-870-7985 Matt Powers, fourth grade teacher, demonstrates some of the functions of a Chromebook at the school board meeting this past Monday. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday. December 19.2015 — Page 5 MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events Jan.19 Dec. 24-31 2016 Jan. 1-4 Jan. 7 Jan. 9 MSU Extension office may be closed — please call ahead MSU Extension office closed for New Year’s holiday Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center Science Saturday, 9 a.m., Old Hastings Public Jan. 21 Jan. 25 Jan.26 Library Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Church Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 pan.. Expo Center Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 pjn., Kellogg Community College 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 pjn., Emmanuel Episcopal Church ^HOMETOWN Spread J LUMBER & HARDWARE Good 852-0882 News 219 S. State St., Nashville, MI Monday-Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm www. hometownlumber m i. com b-X Sb Jack & Judy 113 N. Main Nashville 517 852-9700 Country Kettle ^S’^illlffiiie* •» q| ^ 'SMtadj 1 HOURS: Open 7 Days 6am to 8pm Cafe NEWS today Nashville s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! ] Mwssioilbii^ irate S WOLEVER’S Real Estate Ij'm'toitrfilAn JHlillillsiI&jh ELIcmittah Elsie E. Wolever Broker A Res. (517) 726-0637 LOCAL 135 Washington P.O. Box 95 Vermontville, MI 49096-0095 BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH B9B 9617 E. Baseline Rd. 'Dttlan Hisgton/ among the nations, His nwvtlous <Ms among aE peoples.' -Psalm 96:3 NW SCHEDULE Sunday School......................... ....... 9 am. 1030 am. (Nursery Provided) FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main SL, Vermontville, Ml 49096 A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. 1130 am (517)7264)258 Church Service ........ Fellowship and many other activities. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School............................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday: Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am., 6:00 AM. Worship.......... 11 am. P.M. Worship.......... . 6 p.m. p.m.; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & Wednesday Evening: girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. "Where Worship............................................... 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE Sunday Service 10 am. Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 803 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School............ .'10 am. Sunday: AM. Worship.............. Evening Worship....... Wednesday Evening: •Prayer Meeting........... 6 p.m. ........... 7 p.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship.......................................... 9:45 am. PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS 810-9864)240 Wednesday Family Night Service. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH (1/2 mile East otM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School AM. Service.. 0 am. .11:15 a.m. P.M. Service... .... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY 304 Phillips St. Nashville Leadership Training PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. AM. Service..................................... 11 am. GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, 517-7264)526 Sunday Morning Worship: 930 am. Children’s Sunday School: 930 am. PASTOR MARCS. LIVINGSTON Phone:543-5488 6:45 pin. 'Walk-ins Welcome Specializing in current hair colors, highlights, low lights, perms, clipper cuts, and cutsfor men, women & children. lAaple Valley •pharmacy- regular hours • Mon-Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-1 219 N. Main • Nashville 517.852.0845 • toll free 877,852.2601 • fax 517.852.0461 www.maplevalleyrx.com tMebeanowirter rivp HELP SUPPORT OUR LOCAL CHURCHES... ADVERTISE IN THIS SPACE! (269) 945-9554 Adult Sunday School: 10:50 am. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Sunday Worship............................ 830 am We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. Mickey Cousino Certified Lay Minister Phone 616-765-5322 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship...................................... 11:15 am. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-652-1580 P.M. Service................................................. 6 Wed. Service............................................... 7 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT 6 p.m. ... Vermontville • 517-726-1506 Phone 517-852-1993 Children's Classes, 9:451 a.m. Evening Worship ., ZZZ Janelle's Hair Salon zzz Call Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Charlotte one mite north of Vermontville Hwy. Morning Worship .. Hair Stylist - Licensed Instructor keen interest to the news stor the latest horrific crime or natural disaster? We just can't seem to resist telling everyone about our cares and woes, and even when we know the car crash is going to be ugly, we have to look. Rather than spreading the news about how bad it was, maybe we should focus on the good works of those who came to the rescue. Instead of talking about how pooriy things are going, maybe it would be better to talk about what is working. That might spur others to follow the good example. There will always be plenty to complain about in the world, but there is also a lot of good news. Many parts of the world are actually safer and less violent than in previous ages and people are iving longer than ever, but since we live in a world of instant access to all of the world's news it’s easy to understand why people think the world is horribly violent and unsafe. Horrific crimes and violence are newsworthy precisely because they are relatively unusual. People helping each other and treating others humanely is the rule; violence is the exception. Perhaps we should spread that good news, and encourage others to do likewise. - Christopher Simon PASTOR DEANS LAMPHERE CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH here is something in us that seems to crave bad news. Why do we listen with such NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Everyone is Someone Special." For Infor­ mation call 1-269-731-5194. Kathy Loughan- Tirrell Low-priced prescriptions, great coffee & relaxing massage. We'll help you feel better! 8593 Cloverdale Road Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR PEGGY BAKER ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES 1030 am All Are Welcome! Youth Groups, Bible Study fiene.... Ask for our Sales Dept. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service......................... 3 'tn NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Worship Service......................... 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 1130 a.m. United Methodist Women: PASTOR KAREN KINNEY 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. Parsonage: 517-852-0685 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass................................. 930 am. FATHER STEPHAM PHILIPS A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service......................................... 11 Sunday Evening Service ................. 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service............... 630 p.m. AWANA 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH PASTOR JOE BENEDICT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST - CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-726-0526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. Sunday Morning Worship: 11:00 am. Senior Potluck Lunch, 2nd Wednesday at noon Community Dinner, 3rd Wednesday 5-7 p.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Church Phone: 517-7264)526 Sunday Services: ................... .9:15 am. Morning Prayer ................... 1130am. 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 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 m the Maple Valley News’ Saturday. December 19, 2015 Santa, the Mouse King, Frosty, the Nutcracker Prince and more appear in the Christmas parade Santa and Keegan Gould, 3, are sporting similar hats. This visit is in the Nashville fire bam where Keegan’s grandfather, Wayne Gould, is a lieutenant in the depart­ ment. Eliana Croft is intent on getting to the bottom of her ice cream sundae. The warm temperatures didn’t seem to melt Frosty the Snowman, who waved to crowds in the parade Saturday. The Maple Valley Lion marches along the parade The Nutcracker Prince from ‘The Nutcracker” and Cheryl Sheridan, narrator, march in the parade. Moo-Ville’s cow reaches great heights in the Christmas parade. Please note our special AT RIGHT: The Mouse INSET: Nashville Village President Mike Kenyon and King from ‘The Nutcracker” his wife Linda wave to the crowds at the annual dances menacingly down Christmas parade. Josh Pierce, driver, is from the Main Street in Nashville. department of public works. HOLIDAY HOURS: Thursday, December 24th Christmas Eve - Close at 1 pm Friday, December 25th Christmas Day - CLOSED HastingsCityBank .com Hastings City Bank Member FDIC ATM and Online Banking is available 24 Hours a Day! The fire station in Nashville is filled with citizens enjoying an ice cream sundae served to all in celebration of Nashville holding the record for the longest ice cream sundae in the United States. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, December 19,2015 — Page 7 The Maple Valley Marching Lions perform in the Christmas parade this past Saturday in Nashville. Whats a parade without horses leading the way? This group of equestrians is showcased in Nashville at the front of the annual Christmas parade. Louisa Westendorp (left) and Janette Brodbeck represent the Nashville Route 66 Business District in the Christmas parade. Members of the color guard lead the Maple Valley Marching Lions along the parade route on Main Street in Nashville. DURACELL KEYLESS ENTRY Full Function Remote Here comes Santa Claus and elves followed closely by Frosty the Snowman. Santa arrives in a sleigh on wheels for this year’s Christmas parade. PERFORMS JUST LIKE THE ORIGINAL ■*"EASY-1 Set yours today! pO-IT-YOURSELFj PROGRAMMING LUMBER & HARDWARE Parade attendees are lining up for an ice cream sundae sponsored by members of the Nashville Route 66 Business District. Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 VISA �Page 8 — Just Say 'A* Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. December 19,2015 Santa keeps getting more a MtIMt (remote control letters, and he was able to monster truck). Love, share a few more with the Mnict Maple Valley News. Both Santa and Mrs. Claus appre­ ciate each and every boy and » Dear Santa, For Christmas I would girl who takes the time to jot down their Christmas wish­ like a K (candy cane) and a B (bike). es. Love, Santa said to remind the Timothy children he knows when they are naughty or nice and he is very happy to report the Nice Dear Santa, Meter is at the top of the For Christmas I would charts. He, Mrs. Claus and the like a Powrrangr and a Poles elves want to wish everyone set (police set) Love, a merry Christmas and a Isiah happy new year. Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a R (remote control car) and a H (helicopter). Love, Logan Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Mt (monster truck) and Dear Santa, I want a 1. Me Squared day kit. 2. robot cat. 3.1 want a big minon stuff animal. Love, Alana Dear Santa, MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVENEEDS ACE AUTO I want a par of rolyr scats for Christimas Sise4. Mor bolits the same bolits like my mushegun. Love, Trenton Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a RT (race track) and a PF (police car). Love, Ryan Dear Santa, Can I have rollerskates. Merry Christmas. Love, Ana Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Rac CR and a Naclas (necklace). Love, Ryan Dear Santa, I would like skates, toy computer. Love, Aubry REPAIR& From General Maintenance to Performance and Off-Road Parts 517-726-1500 130 S. Main St., Vermontville Mon.-Fri. 3:00-5:00; Sat. 8:00-1:00 ..... FOR SALE MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS is accepting bids on four used vehicles which Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a NhfGuN and a flrTRuK. I’ve tried to be good and can’t wait to see what you bring me! Merry Christmas! Love, GAbe Dear Santa, Can I have rollerskates please. Merry Christmas. Love, Jacob are described as follows: Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a miketesat (Mickey tea set) and a Pm (Princess Memory). Love, Maloizon 1 1998 (98-A) International Chassis Model - 65 passenger bus, with Wheel Chair Lift, - diesel automatic -138,804 miles (Does not run) 1 1998 (98-B) International Chassis Model - 71 passenger bus, - diesel - automatic 157,345 miles (Runs) Dear Santa, I would like anything Mickey Mouse, crown and trucks. Merry Christmas. Love, Izaic 1 1997 (97-B) International Chassis Model - 71 passenger bus, - diesel - automatic 133,610 miles (Runs, No Hood, Broken Service Window) 1 1997 (97-C) International Chassis Model - 71 passenger bus, - diesel - automatic 142,671 miles (Runs) Bids will be received until 12:00 noon, on January 4, 2016. All bids are to be clearly marked Vehicle bid and sent to Michelle Falcon, Superintendent of Schools, Maple Valley Schools, and 11090 Nashville Highway, Vermontville Ml 49096. The board will act upon the bids at their rescheduled regular meeting to be held January 11, 2016 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 517-852-9421. O45. Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Rk (race car) and a RkB (bear). Love, Drake Dear Santa, I would like a Sonic game for the Wii, Toy Story DVD, Buzz and Woody toy, Monoply Here and Now, Monoply Junior, Teenage Gabe Abfalter (from right) mails a letter to Santa. Classmates Ryan Ouayach, Ryan Harris and Isiah Hanlon watch and wait for a turn. Mutant Ninja Turtle toy, Minecraft Legos and Hot Wheels, Nerf Zombie. For my sister Raelynn, Disney Frozen Ride On and Disney Frozen Sno Cone machine. For my brother Braxton Connect Four and Thomas the Train set. I am trying to be good. Love, Aiden Dear Santa, I would like a BBGun and a PlaN (remote control plane). Love, Axel Dear Santa, I would like a candy cane and a make up set. Love, Auicee barru Counlu Dear Santa, I want Zommer zuppies and Kitty also monster high school also Playdoh 1 wanted to thank you Merry Christmas and an American Girl doll (grace). Love, Lexie Dear Santa, I would really like a dino­ saur Batman robot. Love, Brogon Dear Santa, Have a good Christmas and I want a toy horse, a barbie set and a new book. My name is Bella. I told fou so you would know how to spell it. Have a good Christmas week and I hope your raindeer get food. Love, Bella Dear Santa, I would really like a RuDolF and a elF. Love, Melanie Dear Santa, I would like a toy tractor and a toy truck. Love, Logan £ % Dear Santa, I would like a pony and a doll house. Love, Maria Dear Santa, I would like a NINJA T ReMOTCr. Love, JJ Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Dec. 21 Chicken pannesan with mozzarella cheese noodles with marinara sauce, peas, fruit cup, Texas toast. Tuesday, Dec. 22 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, stewed tomatoes, applesauce, roll. Wednesday, Dec. 23 Hamburger, baked beans, coleslaw, apple, bun. Thursday, Dec. 24 COA Closed. Merry Christmas. No Meal Delivery. Friday, Dec. 25 COA Closed. No Meal Delivery. Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Dec. 21 Slicked turkey with Provolone cheese, coleslaw, mandarin oranges, bun. Tuesday, Dec. 22 Hard boiled eggs, blackbean salad, citrus sections, snack bar. Wednesday, Dec. 23 Chicken pasta salad, pickled beets, tropical fruit, cookie. Thursday, Dec. 24 COA Closed. Merry Christmas. No Meal Delivery. Friday, Dec. 25 COA Closed. No Meal Delivery. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Dec. 21 Chicken parmesan, mozzarella cheese, noodles with marinara sauce, mixed vegetables, fruit cup. Tuesday, Dec. 22 Wholegrain pancakes, turkey sausage links, roasted potatoes, chunky applesauce, fruit juice.. Wednesday, Dec. 23 Chicken ala king, biscuit, com, broccoli, raisins. Thursday, Dec. 24 COA Closed. Merry Christmas. No Meal Delivery. Friday, Dec. 25 COA Closed. No Meal Delivery. Activities Calendar Monday, Dec. 21 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. H.WJM Reminiscence. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23 Hastings: Card Making 9 a.m.; Music with Sam 10:30 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-2:30. Woodland: Skipbo and Shuffleboard. Nashville: Dominoes 10:30 a.m. Delton: December Birthdays; Reminiscence. Thursday, Dec. 24 - COA Closed. Friday, Dec. 25 COA Closed. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, December 19,2015 — Page 9 -/community, and we've really enjoyed sharing with you the people, places arid eveijfc that make it so special. We hope f/z/s Christmas setObn delivers much joy and good fortune to you and yours. । We wish you all the besti^ w A �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 19,2015 Memories of the Past Hometown holiday buying promoted This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Dec. 17, 1985. She wrote: The following is a continuation of last week’s column detailing a December 1927 Christmas shopping tour by The Nashville News, an annual effort by the paper to plug hometown holiday buying by local residents. These items are excerpted from page 2 of the issue of Dec. 15,1927. SOUTH END STORt Notice to the Kiddies Santa Claus has rented our peanut roaster for Friday night from 7 to 8 o’clock, and wants every boy and girl under IS years to come to our store and eat peanuts. Don’t forget the date. We have some mighty fine fruit am vege­ tables for your Christmas dinner. Oranges Bananas, Apples, Grapefruit, Ruta Bagas* Cabbage, Celery, Cranberries, Parsnips. ’ Christinas Candy, 10c per pound. Don’t forget the Peanuts. Caley’s Store — “Frank and Myrtle Caley will be found at their grocery store WE WISH YOB ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS on the comer of Main and Washington streets this Christmas season, catering to the demands of their many At the South End Store, proprietors Ward Quick and friends and customers. For more than a year they have his son-in-law, Carl Bean, offered Christmas trees along been in their new location. It with their grocery fare, to “the delight of the kiddies” is a pleasure to watch these according to The News. In this ad, carried by the paper two jolly partners waiting the week before Christmas. Quick and Bean invite boys upon their large trade. Their and girls to an hour of peanut-eating at the store (’’Santa big store is teeming with Claus has rented our peanut roaster”). Home-roasted good things suggestive ofthe coffee also was a store specialty. Christmas season. The busi­ ness they carry on is of a dual nature, dry goods and found a line ofquality goods, large show room many fine groceries and to step into the ready-made dresses that models for the Christmas store gives one the impres­ would make the finest kind trade, any one of which sion that he is in one of the of a Christmas present for would make a highly appre­ big city stores. The grocery the wife or daughter ...” ciated gift for the entire fam­ stock consists of fancy and Floyd F. Everts (meat ily...” staple groceries ... In the dry market) — “A real fitting E.E. Gibson — “Gib as goods department will be climax to the holiday season he is better known to the is the bounteous Christmas people of Nashville and dinner, with all the home vicinity is just exactly twice folds gathered around the as busy as he was a year ago, table. The spread for this which is some busy, believe special occasion would not us. Gib is twice as busy be complete unless it had for because besides handling his its central attraction, the tur­ real estate business he is also key, duck, goose, or the big proprietor of Nashville’s succulent roast. The worries Variety Store. Those who OFFERING COMPLETE of the hostess in planning haven’t found happiness by WATER & WELL this annual dinner are less­ having made the purchase of DRILLING & PUMP ened by a visit to this market. a new home, or disposed of SALES & SERVICE Mr. Everts has been in busi­ their own property, can still ness for so many years that find happiness by making a 4” TO 12” WELLS he seems to know exactly visit to Gib’s store, which is * Residential what the ‘necessaries’ are filled with bargains of every * Commercial that go to make up the big description from the five and • Farm feed ...” ten cent counter to men’s, Bransetter Motor Sales ladies’ and children’s wear­ We stock a complete line of... — “The automobile agency, ing apparel, granite ware, * Pumps • Tanks which handles the Pontiac aluminum ware, dishes — in * Plastic & Steel Pipe and Oakland lines in fact the store is a real home * Other Well Suppli Nashville and vicinity, is of the bargains and suitable WE OWN OUR OWN located on South Main gifts for Christmas presents. EQUIPMENT & DO Street. They have in their There is also a large stock of OUR OWN WORK. QUICK & BEAN EWING WELL DRILLING INC. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available With improved roads and the automobile’s coming-of-age in the mid-1920s, small town merchants feared the loss of business to big-city stores. Even then, Nashville residents could board one of New York Central’s eight daily trains through town for shopping trips east to Jackson or west to Grand Rapids and return home the same day. The Nashville News encouraged hometown shopping year-round and especially at Christmastime. This scene from Fuller Street, near Main, looks northeast toward the old railroad water tower. many customers all wear a smile ofcontent and satisfac­ tion.” South End Store — “The Christmas season this year finds the same jolly propri­ etors behind the counter — W.A. Quick and Carl Bean. In fact, 21 Christmas seasons have found the elder member at the stand, making the store’s many customers happy by selling them quali­ ty groceries and other arti­ cles for Christmas gifts. This is the store of home-roasted coffee, surely no Christmas dinner would be complete without it. And let us not fail to mention the Christmas trees — the delight of the kiddies ...” Fred’s Shoe Shop — “The proprietor of the mod­ ernly equipped comer shoe shop, Fred Tarbell, wishes us to extend to his many friends and patrons a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Fred is busy these days repairing shows but not too candies, cigars and tobaccos and a line of pipes ...” John J. Purchis — “The jolly proprietor of the comer barber shop ... has been com­ pelled this Christmas season to shift the levers over into high in order to take care of those sitting on the sidelines waiting for a hair bob, a hair cut, a neat smooth shave or a face massage. John’s tonsorial parlor is gaining in popu­ larity, especially with the younger folks and the gentler sex. The parlor is light, neat and well equipped to cater to the most exacting. Of course you will visit this place at some time during the Yuletide season and we know that you will be justly proud of yourself when you leave.” The Old Bank Restaurant — “Here is a place where you can get a Christmas dinner any day in the week. Wm. Irland is the proprietor, but Bill has served meals too long to need special mention — his This store is filled with all kinds of merchandise for Christmas, at genuine bargain prices We have thousands ofarticles to sell at 10c, 15c and 25c. Our 10c counters are loaded with Dishes, Toys, Kitchen Ware, Novelty Goods, Art Work, Handkerchiefs, and hundreds of other articles. Our 25c counters are loaded with Chinaware, Aluminum Ware and Novelty Goods. exms special Men’s Sweaters, in three lots 89c $1.48 $3.45 Men’s Union Suits at $1.15, 1.25, 1.50 and 1.90. Boys’ Union Suits at 65c and up. Girls’ Union Suits at 65c and up. Ladies’ Union Suits, heavy weight, short sleeves, low neck, ankle length, at 98c. Ladies’ Kelt House Slippers e e Men’s Work Shoes at $2.75. Boys’ and Girls' Shoes at $1.75. Hosiery for ladies at 25c, 39c, 45c. Hosiery for boys and girls at 25c. Men’s Sox at two pair for 25c, 20c a pair. 25c and 45c. We also have bargains in Shirts, Over­ alls, Jackets, men’s and boys' Pants, Gloves and Mittens. BIG SPECIAL Ladies’ Coats, only a few left, closing them out while they last $4.98 59c AUTO SERVICE CENTER Alow offering factory dealer o Continued next page Buy HOLIDAY Goods at Bargain Prices EXTftA SPECIAL DOBBIN'S busy to repair more .shoes, especially when they are needed for a holiday trip.” J.C. Hurd - “This Christmas season finds Joe’s place stocked with many things suitable for gifts. If you are looking for a real present for the entire family, what would be more appreci­ ated than one of the fine cars to be found in the Star line of which he is the exclusive agent for this territory ... Another fine present would be any one of the StewartWarner radio receiving sets he handles. These fine instru­ ments are made in all the late styles and models and range in price from $50 up ...” Old Reliable Market — “The preparing of the Christmas dinner and kind of meat to serve is always one of the most important and chief consideration of the hostess and has caused many Ladies’ Shoes at $1.95,2.45, 2.70. Women’s, Misses’ and Children’s Dress­ es, at 98c. computer programing for YOURS FOR BUSINESS Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With All Makes & Models (517) 726-0088 10076 NASHVILLE HWY. VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa 945-0191 O JEFF D - OBBIN’S LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 Owner, left Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 yean experience 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE E. E GIBSON’S VARIETY STORE , a local real estate dealer, was at Christmastime 1927, “just exactly twice as busy as he was a year ago,” noted The Nashville News. In addition to handling his real estate business, Gibson also was proprietor of a variety store “filled with bargains of every description,” according to the annual holiday shopping report of The News. Some of Gib’s bargains are noted in this ad carried that season by the local newspaper, chief champion of “buying locally. ” �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 19,2015 — Page 11 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) SHAHEEN, JACOBS & &>£!$*•; ’^4 Xk ‘k«bt '^JS‘kk **££ *£'*** 0«W ■attffltitapt affl-fcuik 15 1 H®J tartaulT di^Vr MmI# usieiw „ ROSS, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THIS DEBT AMD ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY OR HAVE BEEN WITHIN 6 MONTHS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUMBER BELOW Attention Purchasers: This safe may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, if any, shall be limlim­ ited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Guy E. Wood, III and John D. Orns, both unmarried, of Barry County, Michigan, original mortgag­ ors, to TCF National Bank, a nation­ al banking association, mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of February, A.D. 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the Coun­ ty of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of March, A.D. 2008, in Document Number 20080312­ 0002257, Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Seven and 51/100 Dollars ($111,637.51). And no suit or proceedings 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 safe contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby giv­ en that on Thursday, the 14th day of January, A.D. 2016, at 1:00 o’clock P.M. said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a safe at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mort­ gage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the Interest thereon at Seven and One-Half percent (7.5%) 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 premises are described as fol­ lows: All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Assyria, In the County of Barry and State of Michigan as described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 36, T1N, R7W; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 20 seconds East, along the West line of said section, a distance of 608 feet to the centerline of Huff Road; thence South 57 degrees 08 minutes 26 seconds East along the centertine, 569.18 feet; thence South 82 degrees 16 minutes 36 seconds East, along said centerline, 64.72 feet to the true place of begin­ ning; thence continuing South 82 de­ grees 16 minutes 36 seconds East along said centerline, 196.91 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds West, 950.67 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of said Sec­ tion 36; thence North 89 degrees 53 From previous page worries and sleepless nights, but not so with those who make the Old Reliable market their headquarters. The proprietors (Wenger and Troxel) are men just as reli­ able as the name of the market itself would indicate, when it comes to having their market stocked with choice meats and everything that, enters into the Christmas din­ ner ... It matters not whether that choice be turkey, chick­ en, goose, duck or delicious cuts of tender beef and pork, it will be found here. For those who desire fresh fish there will be trout, perch, herring and last but not least oysters fresh from the beds with the tang of the salt water still in evidence. Other merchants mentioned in the report included the Atlantic & Pacific Tea Store, managed by Mr. and Mrs. L. L. -Merryman; -Merryman; the the Independent Oil Company; p py; Fred Fisher’s Standard Oil station; Al Bennett’s garage (being ably managed by Ted Mix since “Al has gone south for the winter”); The Stag inn, operated by LJE. Prine; real estate agents Freeman & IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE Rothaar and H.H. Perkins; MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN the South End Garage owned IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE and operated by Azor Leedy AT 248-502-1400. (”a class mechanic; it takes MORTGAGE SALE Default him but a few seconds to has been made in the conditions of diagnose your car ailments”); a mortgage made by Kenneth W Wood, a single man, to Broadmoor the newly-opened C. Thomas Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, store, George Gill, manager; dated October 12, 2001 and record­ and Bud’s Garage, formerly ed October 26, 2001 in Instrument the Hinckley garage, conNumber 1068756; said mortgage ducted now by Boyd (Bud) was modified by a Loan Modification Agreement, recorded June 10,2014, Olsen, an experienced in Instrument No. 2014-005273. Bar­ mechanic newly in business ry County Records, Michigan. Said for himself. Last but not least mortgage is now held by Caliber was a listing for C.E. Home Loans, Inc. fka Vericrest Financial Inc., by assignment There Greenfield, proprietor for is claimed to be due at the date Nashville’s transfer line: hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thou­ “Mr. Greenfield can assist sand Seven Hundred Fourteen and materially in making this 41/100 Dollars ($65,714.41), includ­ Christmas season more pleasing interest at 4.625% per annum. Under the power of sale conant and enjoyable by helping tained in said mortgage and the you eliminate many of the statute in such case made and pro­ little worries and inconve­ vided, notice is hereby given that niences usually attendant said mortgage will be foreclosed by with the occasion by deliver­ a sale of the mortgaged premises, ing your Christmas presents, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit etc. A phone call will always court within Barry County, Michigan get in touch with him.” at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 7,2016. Said premises are located in the Township of Hastings, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: A parcel of land in the Northwest corner of the South 1/2 of the North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, being 215 feet East and West by 200 feet North and South, all in Town 3 North, Range 8 West. 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: after it. The size advantage Sports Editor did hurt us a little bit.” Hastings felt a little differ­ The S axons got offto a big ent having a size advantage start, taking a 19-5 lead in Thursday night at Maple the first quarter. Harvey said his team did Valley High School, that is something they hadn’t expe- have its best defensive effort of the season. The Saxon rienced yet this season. The Maple Valley varsity’ offense was helped by 21 boys’ basketball team is get- Lion turnovers. ting used to being the smaller Maple Valley did rally a squad, and trying to find bit, pulling within 24-13 by ways around that. The the half. Saxons were actually quite a “The last four games bit shorter than the Lions’ we’ve improved every game, something I think is really previous opponents. The Saxons scored a 63-41 exciting for the kids," Harvey non-conference win over the said. “It is really noticeable Lions at Maple Valley High from the first game to this School, improving to 2-1 on game how much the kids are the season. The Lions fall to improving. On the ball 0-4 with the loss. defense was really good, and “We tried out several com­ the help side defense was binations of lineups in the really good. We drew three second half to see how some charges last night.” guys would react,” said Jacob Brighton led the Hastings head coach Steve Lions with 10 points and Storrs. “We also tried some Grant Adrianson chipped in different offensive options 8 points. The Lions moved trying to take advantage of the ball offensively a bit bet­ the rare size advantage that ter than they had previously we had.” too, recording 11 assists. One of those changes the Hastings also got 13 Saxons made was putting points, with the help of three guard Clay Coltson in the three-pointers, from Jackson post. He scored eight of his game-high 15 points in the second halfwhile posting up. The Saxons limited the Lions to just 11 rebounds. “They definitely outre­ bounded us and played a lit­ The Maple Valley varsity tle bit more physical than girls’ basketball team scored us,” said Maple Valley head its first victory of the season coach Trent Harvey. “We Monday, topping visiting hustled very well .and got Calhoun Christian 49-21. All 12 Lions who played scored in the game, with Michaela Johnson and Payton Schrader tying for the team lead with 8 points each. Shilton and Baileigh Schrader had 6 points apiece. ished.” Alli Hickey and Hannah Maple Valley scored a 190.40 in round one and a McGlocklin each scored two 165.10 in round two. Only points, Glyce Bauman had 3 Vandercook Lake had a high- points, and scoring 2 points er score in each of the first each were Tia James, Taylor two rounds, scoring a 20850- Medina, Chloe Hicks, Megan and a 185.80. Vandercook Lake added a 269.90 in round three to win the tournament with a score of664.20. Homer was second with a 56630, followed by Maple Valley 561.80, Union City 544.44, Hanover Horton 536.40, Reading 504.00 and Springport 48552. The Lions added a 206.30 in round three, about 12 points better than they were in their first competition in the final round. Homer scored a 190.10 in round one, a 146.60 in round two and then added a 237.60 in round three. The Lions are off now until their Maple Valley Invitational Jan. 2. by Brett Bremer Long. Lee Stowe added 9 points and Skyler Brower 8 for the Saxons. The Lions fell 53-34 to visiting Parchment Tuesday. Maple Valley rallied to get within four points at the end of the fourth quarter, after trailing by nine at the half, but was outscored 23-8 in the final eight minutes. The Lions struggled shoot­ ing the basketball, going 5-of-18 at the free throw line and 8-of-48 on their twopoint field goal tries. Payton Rourke finished with 11 points and Brighton 10 for the Lions. Maple Valley is off now until a home game against Lansing Christian Jan. 8. The Lions have a handful of practices set up over the holiday break. “We’ve got to really get back to working on funda­ mentals,” Harvey said. “I think that will be deciding factor in us getting a little better. With the kids working as hard as they are things are getting better and I’m excit­ ed.” Lion ladies best Calhoun Christian for first victory Lion cheer improves round three score by a dozen points The Lions continue to build. Maple Valley’s varsity competitive cheer team fixed some things up overall and added to its. round three performance in its second comThe foreclosing mortgagee can re-petition ofthe season. scind the sale. In that event, your The Lions placed third at damages, if any, are limited solely the Homer Invitational, fin­ to the return of the bid amount ten­ ishing behind Jackson dered at sale, plus interest. If the property is sold at fore- Vandercook Lake and the closure sale, pursuant to MCL host team from Homer. 600.3278, the borrower will be held Maple Valley was in sec­ responsible to the person who buys minutes 55 seconds West along said the property at the mortgage foreclo- ond place after the first two sure sale or to the mortgage holder rounds, before Home leapt 1/4 line, 197.57 feet; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 20 seconds for damage to the property during past it in the standings in the East, parallel to said West section the redemption period. final round. Dated: December 5,2015 line, 924.57 feet to the place of be­ “I am very proud of our Orlans Associates, P.C. ginning. Tax ID Number: 08-01-036team’s efforts,” said Maple 005-00 The redemption period shall Attorneys for Servicer Valley head coach Sarah be Six (6) months from the date of P.O. Box 5041 such sale, unless determined aban- Troy, Ml 48007 Huissen. “They worked doned in accordance with MCLA File No. 15-017178 extremely hard to improve 600.3241a, in which case the re- (12-05)(12-26) 19121 the trouble areas in our first demption period shall be thirty (30) two rounds and they were daysfrom the date of such sale or when the time to provide the notice able to add more round three PUBLISHER’S required by MCLA 600.3241a(c) ex­ content for this competition. NOTICE: pires, whichever is later or unless “We are excited to see All real estate advertising in this newspaper is the redemption period is shortened subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan what they can do once our in accordance with MCLA 600.3238. Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ If the property is sold at a foreclo­ round three is completely fingal to advertise "any preference, limitation or sure sale, under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower and mortgagor 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, if you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 2, 2015 TCF National Bank, a nation­ al banking association.Mortgagee SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. By: Michael J. Thomas, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1425 Ford Building, 615 Griswold Street De­ troit, Michigan 48226-3993 (313)963-1301 (12-05)(01-02) Lion coach sees defense coming together despite another defeat Bonney and Emily Morris. Maple Valley limited Calhoun Christian to just nine points through the first three quarters. The Lions led 40-9 heading into the fourth quarter. The Lions closed out the 2015 portion of the schedule at home against Homer Wednesday, falling 58-22 to the Trojans. Homer outscored the Lions 31-3 in the first half. Homer got 13 points each from Alivia Magnus and Breanna McCone. Courtney Wilson chipped in ten points. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-890-870-7085 discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marital status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 In ing 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 viola­ Richards tion of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To report 628 W. Lawrence, Charlotte- 543-8332 discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at VISIT US ON THE WEB 616451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ WWW.RICHARDSAPPLIANCES.COM appliances.com/ Starting ber for the hearing impaired is I -800-927-9275. •CTRIC FRIGIDAIRE TEMPUR-PEDIC ■ O R EC K - AMANA • S E RTA - FRIGIDAIRE - LG • GE- ORECK • AMANA • LG- �Thanh qoufora great A and the many others who participated in our wonderful Christmas Parade and Ice Cream Sundae Celebration! Your involvement made it a fun and special day for the entire community! "Hoofin'It" 4-H Club Nashville Fire Department Maple Valley High School Marching Band Friends of Putnam District Library MOO-ville Creamery The Revue & Step N'Time's "Nutcracker" Wheeler's Marine Service R&D's Streetside Pizzeria Shane's Auto Service Two J's Simply Sweet Bakery State Representative Mike Callton Maple Valley Jr High Student Council Nashville Lion's Club Maple Valley Pharmacy Nashville Department of Public Works Mike & Linda Kenyon Barry County Transit Holly Trolley Step N'Time Dance Studio Barry County Animal Shelter Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen's Court Fishy Flowers & Gifts Kent Oil & Propane, Inc. Dobbin's Auto Service COURT-SIDE Screen Printing & Embroidery Maple Valley High School Choir American Carriage Todd Andler Johnny & Cheryl Hartwell Castleton Maple Grove Nashville Area EMS Vermontville EMS Vermontville Fire Department Mary Coll Subway VaFPhenix The "Sundae Servers" Dollar General ...and all who came to watch and enjoy... thank you! NASHVILLE UPCOMING EVENTS To share community events on this page, emailInfo byJanuary 2 forconsideration to: nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com YOUTH NEW YEARS EVE PARTY FOR ALL 7th-12th GRADERS: “CELEBRATE NEW YEARS IN THE VALLEY"— Thursday December 31 from 6:30p-1a at Maple Valley High School—COST IS FREE! sponsored by local youth groups of Grace Community Church and Vermontville Bible Church. All 7th-12th graders are invited to this fun event with something for everyone! Blow up obstacle course, octaball, 9-high square, basketball, group dodgeball, Wii on big screens, multiple foosball, air hockey and ping pong tables, brief speaker, games, hanging out with friends, and countdown to the New Year! FREE pizza, breadsticks and snacks served at 8p. Also showing MSU Football Game at 8p. Coffee Shop will be open with specialty coffees and other items available for purchase if desired. Youth will be asked to enter/exit through the doors by the concession stand/ band room. Youth will be required to provide an emergency contact name andphone number when entering and will be required to sign out when they leave. Questions call Pastor Joe Benedict at 517.726.0647 or Ryan Hickey at 517.852.1783. (Cancellation info will be posted on WOOD TV 8) 66 BUSINESS DISTRICT Local businesses supporting each other � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/829/MapleValleyNews_2015-12-26.pdf 579a293f7edf6b960a205693eae964f5 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. A local paper o y! 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 143-No. 52, December 26, 2015 . Reflections on the year 2015 By Shari Carney Staff Writer This was a year for the record books with the simul­ taneous anniversaries of the 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival and Vermontville Women’s Club. The club was chosen to be the festival’s grand marshal. A record of another kind was tackled by the Nashville Route 66 Business District, which took on the challenge ofbreaking the record for the longest sundae bar in the world. The feat was accom­ plished in May, or so they thought. Unbeknownst to the' group, a city in New'Zealand edged them out by a few feet. Nashville did however earn the title ofthe longest sundae in the United States. Organizers say to stay tuned for another attempt this May. While the Route 66 orga­ nization continues to grow another closes it’s doors. The Nashville Area Citizens Coalition made this decision when their membership declined to three active members. Maple Valley Schools completes phase one of the bond- campaign with perhaps the crowning achievement of the reopening of Maplewood School. The campaign was built around the district being safe, secure, warm and smart. On a tragic note Dennis Rodeman, Maple Valley alumni and former Vermontville firefighter is killed when he is deliberately struck by a seemingly irate driver in Lansing. The ser- People walk, drive or ride the trolley to get to the world record-breaking attempt to make the longest ice cream sundae in Nashville. said. “It is a way to learn about our county and the programs that, are in it, but also learn about yourself and grow as a person. It is a great Chris Koster is named Nashville’s Chief of Police. The place to gain new friendships Nashville Village Council members unanimously and meet other like-minded approved Koster for the position. individuals that want to use their talents to benefit dur vice for Rodeman is held at County class’ eight-week community.” the Breslin Center in East program is underway with 18 Business Lansing with thousands in participants, Lisa Purcell, Nashville’s business dis­ attendance. Stephanie Wetzell, Annie trict momentum continues to This review is a month- Halle, Daisey Chemiawski, grow with 13 to date. Their by-month take on the tri­ Kendra Harthun, Emily goals are to: umphs, tragedies, events and Ellwood, Norma Jean Acker-, • Provide an opportunity moments that have been fea­ Eric Frith, Barb Case, Shari for local businesses to better tured in the Maple Valley Carney, Kathy Forsyth, Sam network and support each News Cappon, Tom DeVault, other. January Michelle James, Carol Svihl, • Provide opportunities for Vermontville resident Dacia Chesebro, Sandra businesses to give back to Eaton County Special Smith arid Rob Deming, the community. Deputy Mark Shoemaker “Leadership Barry County • Support efforts under­ receives the 2014 Volunteer is an experience like no other way to make Nashville a des­ of the Year Award. in the county,”. program tination location. 20th Leadership Barry director Jennifer Richards Education Maple Valley Schools names Carmelle Markwart staffmenjber of the month. “First and foremost Carmelle is a dedicated employee... she always goes the-extra mile for her colleagues and students,” said Annette Kent in her nomina­ tion. Superintendent Michelle ■Falcon announces changes in the state assessment. “Michigan high school juniors will now take the SAT test rather than the ACT college entrance exam ... We are determining how we will adjust,” she said. Newly .elected trustees Mark Rushford, Michelle Dunkelberger, Craig Lackscheide and Rob Franks attend their first official school board meeting. Shari Carney is giveji the Lion .Pride award and Julie Nelson is named musical director. Rebecca Fairfield receives a student achievement award Workers install the U-drain between the football field and where the new track will from the Vermontville Lions Club. be at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. Strategic planning for on how to improve state and Maple Valley Schools is tak­ local government.” ing shape with an all-day Pastor Dan Smith and his workshop. wife Phyllis are invited by “One thing was evident,” Barrett for the State of the said Debbie Stair from the State address by Gov. Rick Michigan Association of Snyder. School Boards, “there is a Independent Bank, the commitment to the district only bank in Vermontville, is and a desire in helping the closing. district become successful.” “This .will be a painful The sale of its 2015 experience for everyone,” refunding bonds for Ruth Wineman, village pres­ $3,480,000 reduces the dis­ ident, said. trict’s interest expense by Nashville Police Chief approximately $338,138, Jerry Schray has been on a Falcon said. “Taxpayers will medical leave of absence benefit by having lower debt since mid-December. His payments over the next eight return to active duty is pend­ years.” ing a fit-for-duty assessment. Government February State Rep. Michael Callton Nashville’s world record is sworn into office for a attempt ice cream sundae bar third term. Callton did not .idea wins $500 at a “Love miss a vote in 2Q14, for the Where You Live” workshop fourth year in a row. in Hastings conducted by “The good people of Barty Peter Kageyama. and Ionia counties put their Zandra Siple is crowned faith in me to show up and queen of- the 75 th represent them in Lansing,” Vermontville Maple Syrup Callton said, “and when it’s Festival. Her court members voting time 1 won’t let them are Jeannie Hale, Catie down.” Eldridge, Britney Flory and Rep. Tom Barrett-R- Meghan Bignail. They are Potterville of the 71st House introduced to the community District is sworn in. at the annual sugaring off “I am here to serve the party. hard-working families in the Jennifer Upright, former district and am eager to share See REFLECTIONS, pg. 2 their ideas and suggestions In This Issue • Fuller Street children celebrate Christmas Around the World • Old village records unlock more Vermontville heritage' • Lions among GLAC’s best in fall • AJ Creller wins sportsmanship plaque at Jesse Snow tourney �Page 2 — Jus! Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 26. 2015 REFLECTIONS, continued from page 1 Volunteers from the Maple Valley Lions football team race to set up 220 eight-foot tables down the center of Main Street in Nashville. The Vermontville Women’s Club is named the grand marshal of the 75th Annual Vermontville maple Syrup Festival. The 2015 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen Zandra Siple and court members are Fuller Street Elementary students have field day activities to celebrate the end of (clockwise) Jeannie Hale, Britney Flory, Meghan Bignal and Catie Eldridge. the school year. ...for a wonderful 2015. We look forward to serving you in the coming year. Jay, Janette and the Chuckwagon Crew 2O2!LMmSu/ SKBLETS V^IChucewagon Cafe 517-852-2201 Vermontville Independent Bank branch manager, is sen­ tenced to prison for 12 months and one day for embezzlement. Upright will pay $105,250 in restitution plus a $100 special assess­ ment fee. Mary Chapman from Nashville is the Kinship Care coordinator for Barry County. She is the featured speaker at the Community Breakfast where she outlines services for caregivers. “We all need someone to talk to,” said Chapman. “We all need that support.” Putnam District Library launches a seed lending for another greatyear! library. Business Membership in the Nashville Business has grown to 35 members. They have a leadership committee comprised of Lori Courtney, Lori McNeill, Kimberly Rodriguez, Shauna Swantek and Louisa and Tina Westendorp. They have launched a branding cam­ paign, secured advertising in print and radio and aligned with the Barry County Economic Development Alliance, which will serve as their fiduciary. Education Falcon announces M-STEP will replace the 40-year-old Michigan Educational Assessment Program. Math Fact Bees continues at the elementary level. Middle school students Emilee Allwardt, Aurora Linn and Grace Guernsey and high school students Danielle Ryan, Tony Martin, Shiann Adams and Beau Joynson are named students of the month. Sally Magoon is selected as staffmember ofthe month. She has a 27-year history with the district working in food service and as a bus driver. “Sally comes to work with a smile and a positive atti­ tude,” said Brenda Green in her nomination. “My hope is that I was making a difference, in the kids lives by letting them know they were special to me and that I truly was inter­ ested in their future. I remem­ ber all my kids,” Magoon said. Student Mara Pena is pre­ sented the Lion Pride award for promoting school spirit. Felix Pena-Collier and Myranda Pugh are crowned the Maple Valley High School Winter Homecoming King and Queen. Evan Adrianson and Taryn Medina are crowned prince and prin­ cess. Bobby Hamilton, taxider­ mist, discusses his trade with the anatomy, natural resourc­ es and art students. Eighteen FFA members compete in the district lead­ ership contest. Jadelyn Stewart receives a first placegold rating in extemporane­ ous speaking, Josey Terpen ing takes a first placegold rating in creed speak­ ing. 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MAIN STREET NASHVILLE 517-852-9207 courtsideinc@gmail.com Mon.-Fri. 10-5 Evening Hours By Appointment, �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, December 26,2015 — Page 3 Lorraine Benedict of Benedict Family Maple LLC displays a configuration of tubing to send sap to an awaiting holding tank. She said one of her tasks is to check the lines for damage and keep them in the best position for ease of sap flow. Henry “Hank” Felder, wearing a coonskin cap with foxtail adornment, a horsehide coat and a handmade belt, made this osage orange longbow, the quiver and arrows. Felder is a reenactor at the Nashville Rendezvous. From previous page ond place-gold rating at regionals and Terpening a fourth 'place-gold rating. Stewart advances to the state competition. Gracie Fisher and Anastasia Brooke place first and second respectively in the “America and Me” essay contest with the topic My Personal Michigan Hero. Government Eaton County roads gets $2 million boost. Safe disposal ofmedicines is made possible by the placement of a secured dis­ posal unit in the Nashville Village office. “Medicines should never be placed in a landfill or flushed down the drain,” said Liz Lenz, coordinator of the Barry County Substance Abuse Task Force. Jerry Schray is released from duties as the chief of police for Nashville in a unanimous decision (with Johnny Hartwell absent) of the village council. “He was released, with no cause, from employment — officially terminated,” said village president Frank Dunham. March Sing Studio students bring home awards from the Michigan Music Association three-day vocal competition in Grand Rapids. The stu­ dents are Katce Burd, Abeni Hartwell, Justin Heinsen, Jaden Henke, Emily Iszler, Carleigh Lundquist, Mikaylah McClain, Dyllan McNamara, Lucas Miller, Olivia Roush, Taylor Smith and Gianna Weidig. Llama Llama visits Vermontville Library to the delight of children. The community reels when Melissa Musser and Brendon Pierce are killed and four others injured in a single vehicle crash in Vermontville. Group Cares Work Camp is slated to assist homeown­ ers in Nashville. This was made possible in large part by the efforts of the planning commission. A power outage caused by a pole fire affects 2,500 resi­ dents after knocking out a YOUR HOMETOWN AGENTS Call us today! Dedicated to Exceeding the Expectations ofour Clients and Customers! | Weichert Realtors' Sally Magoon Emerald Properties Realtor 111 N. Bostwick St., Realtor Charlotte, Ml 48813 517-652-5575-C www.emeraldrealtyco.com kdcbabcock@gmail.com 269-986-5737-C sjmll511@yahoo.cotn Ken Babcock 46,000-volt line. Bud Burrill, tenor, is a member of a barbershop quartet, The Patch Chords. They have been together four decades and performed to a sold-out crowd at the Capital City Chorus’ annual concert at the Wharton Center. “I am moved by the har­ mony,” said Burrill, 75, “There is something deeply moving when four voices merge to produce harmony without musical accompani­ ments. It is truly music to the ears.” Business Route 66 business district takes over the back page of the Maple Valley News to showcase upcoming events and feature businesses. Membership has grown to 42. Wheeler’s Marine is the first to be featured. Owner Steve Wheeler also has the distinction of being the first to join the organization. Education Jadelyn Stewart and Sam Bonney win $495 from the 5 Minutes Top competition for their product Re-Carnation. Re-Carnation uses old news­ papers formed into plant containers that decompose when planted. “Seussical” the musical is performed at Maple Valley. Robin Hamilton is named staff member of the month. “ ... Mrs. Hamilton really cares for the children in her charge and will do anything to help them achieve their goals,” Kellie and Bruce Nashville IER Meghan Bignail, Dillon FFA issues and in the elec­ Terpening, Travis Rockwell tion of the 2015-16 officers. and Sydney Denton with Literacy Night is held at advisor Aaron Saari attend Fuller Street Elementary. the 87th Michigan FFA State Families spend an evening Convention at Michigan on reading based activities. State University. Denton and Teens Against Tobacco Stewart receive the Michigan Use student leaders Myranda FFA Academic Achievement Pugh, Lizzy Shilton, Meghan awards and the State FFA Bignail, Emma McGlocklin, degrees, the highest degree Lyndi Rose, Tia James, given in the state. Stewart Megan Bonney, Olivia places fourth with a gold Ricketts, Andrew Brighton, ranking in the extemporane­ Beau Johnson, Sam Bonney ous public speaking contest. and Erica Burkett present a Voigt and Rockwell are series of lessons on how to named delegates by the chap­ ter and visit, the State Capitol See REFLECTIONS, pg. 4 where they voted on State From our Nashvillefamily to yours... Thank You! SHOPPING 133 S. Main Nashville, Ml Hanford wrote in their nomination. Fuller Street students’ art­ work is on display in the Courts and Law building in Hastings. Judge Michael Schipper speaks to junior and senior high school students about the harmful effects of bully­ ing. Schipper was joined by Deputy Marti Hoffman. They encouraged the students to create a healthy environment in their school. National Honor Society inducts Anna Pash, Sabrina Nelson, Alli Hickey, Linsy Rushford, Alex Musser, Rachel Morris, Bekah Mater, Brittney Kirby and Evan Adrian son. Entrepreneurship students Myranda Pugh, Abby Smith, Katie Blodget, Emma McGlocklin, Colyn Reed, Olivia Ricketts and Beau Johnson compete at Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s DECA competition. Moo-Ville is presented with the Lion Pride award “for going above and beyond in their support of the dis­ trict,” said Falcon. FFA members Abbey Voigt, Tia James, Marcum Terpening, Jadelyn Stewart, 517-852-0868 You’re In, You’re Out... You’re hV me Accepting Visa, Mastercard, Discover, ATM, Bridge Cards & WIC Thank you for choosing to place your trust in us over the past year. We are proud to be your community bank and look forward to meeting your financial needs and exceeding your expectations in the coming year. Warmest wishes for a wonderful holiday and a healthy, prosperous, Happy New Year! FDIC �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised m the Maple Valley News* Saturday. December 26.2015 REFLECTIONS, continued from page 3 be tobacco free to fourth graders Aaron Saan leads the team TATU is a program of the Barry County Substance Abuse Pres ent ion Services and is funded in part by the Bany Community Foundation Government Garry Patrick steps down as trustee from the Vermontville council citing personal reasons Vermontville council members continue discus­ sions on how to proceed with wastewater system needs. April The 75th Annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival is celebrated and syrup production is explored by the newly elected queen and two court members at Benedict Family Maple LLC in Vermontville. The Benedicts anticipate produc­ ing IXXX) gallons of syrup this season. Maple Syrup Festival Queen Zandra Siplc. a junior at Maple Valley, plans to attend Western Michigan University after graduation and major in musical theater. “I love Vermontville,” she said. “You get to know everyone. When you drive through town everybody knows each other and every­ body is friendly.” The Vermontville Women’s Club, formed in 1940. is named grand mar­ shal. “The Women’s Club has been an incredible experi­ ence,” said president Eunice Borelli, “ ... I have met so many interesting and talent­ ed women, learned a lot over the years and made wonder­ ful lasting friends. Vermontville is such a rich and historic community.” Kathy Carrigan, owner of Lacy Creek Growers, has a national business growing and shipping “unusual plants” online. Miscanthus giganteus, a perennial grass which reaches 14 feet, is the biggest seller. Grace Church’s Annual Shear (Madness Miniature cars spring up along Main Street in Nashville in anticipation of the annual car show. Easter Egg Hunt sends hun­ dreds of youngsters scram­ bling for eggs in Putnam Park. Putnam District Library hosts a Peter Pan inspired tea party. Bob Zellmer of Nashville is elected vice-president of Qiair Salon 11c Angie Joppie, Owner & Operator Water and sunbeams align just after a storm blew through the area in May. The combination creates a vibrant rainbow over Maple Valley. iihlilli!jL iihlilli!jLsi 107 E. Main St., Nashville • 852-2120 Watchfor Specials on Facebook Hies. 9am - 2pm; Wed. & Thur*. 3pm - Bpm; Sal. 9am - Noon • Walk ins Welcome Jack and Judy, along with, all oftheir employees want to wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. We hope to serve you with the same cheerfor all ofthe New Year! Thank You, Jack & Judy X Open New Year’s Eve & Day 6:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Nashville’s Friendly Family Restaurant with Family Prices! Jack & Judy • Country Kettle Cafe 113 N. Main Nashville 852-9700 cTfianfe QJ ou.. Serving you and taking care of your financial needs has been a pleasure. We look forward to seeing you in 2016. (L-R) Megghan, Catalina, Cathy, Dawn, Nicole BATON FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK ✓\ Member www.eatonfed.com gRMC 109 S. Main Street • Nashville • 517-852-1830 the board of directors for the Michigan Angus association. Business Great Northern Bow Company, established in 1984, is featured. They man­ ufacture custom long bows that are sold all over the world. Mulberry Fore Golf Course and Banquet Center owners John and Matt Forell follow. “I am all about giving back to the community,” said John. “I’m trying to create the course as it used to be.” Hickey Electric Inc., established in 1978, started by husband and wife Bernie and Ruth Hickey, has expanded to 28 employees. They are a full-serfvce com­ mercial, industrial and resi­ dential electrical contractor. Ewing Garden Center & Landscaping, formed in 2005, readies for spring. Chris and Becky Ewing are the owners. Business district members rally to break a world record by serving the world’s lon-gest ice cream sundae featur­ ing Moo-Ville ice cream. Education Julie Nelson is presented the Lion Pride Award. Falcon announces a free supper pro­ gram to begin after spring break. High school students of the month are Nathan Gorman, Elizabeth King, Wyatt Ledford and Katie Blodgett. Government Chris Koster is appointed police chief for Nashville. Koster has a 31-year law enforcement history. He is selected from a field of 18 candidates “This is a great opportuni­ ty in a great little village,” said Koster. “There are things to improve on though, and we will raise the level of the whole game in this area. The light will shine bright in Nashville. ” May Kathym Murphy, a 1996 Maple Valley graduate, com­ petes in the 119th Boston Marathon. She finishes with a time of 3:36:28. “It was my slowest mara­ thon,” said Murphy, “but also coldest, wettest and windiest. Still an awesome experience.” “Peter Pan Jr.” is playing at The Revue. Dogs and owners of the Michigan Search & Rescue teams, train at Maple Valley Jr./Sr. High School. The organization, made up of volunteers, is a missing per­ son response team. Blacksmiths, merchants, spinners, crafters and other historical re-enactors resur­ rect the Nashville Rendezvous after a 20-year gapVermontville and Nashville honor veterans on Memorial Day. Business About 1,850 feet of MooVille ice cream and toppings are served down Main Street in Nashville to thousands. The feat was the result of three months of planning. The Nashville coalition dreamed up the record-break­ ing attempt winning $500 at a “Love Where You Live” workshop. Newspaper, radio, television and social media spread the word. People came from as far away as Texas, Indiana and Michigan communities of Charlotte, Bellevue, Delton, Detroit, Dimondale, Grand Ledge, Hastings, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Lake Odessa, Continued next page r\jfietebrate. lllJtT S. 9 A U O ■ in “The Valley” 1FFor 2otrh aall Gllr a77th dther--s 12th Graders Wewillbe® showing the MSI! Football Game at 8pm Sponsored by Local Youth Groups Grace Community Church and Vermontville Bible Church Where? When? Who? What? Maple Valley High School December 31st, 2015 6:30 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. All 7th-12th Graders are Invited! A New Year’s Eve Party with Something for Everyone! Blow up obstacle course, octaball, 9-high square, basketball, group dodgeball, Wii on big screens, multiple football, air hockey, and ping pong tables, brief speaker, games, hanging out with friends, and countdown-to the New Year! Food? Cost? Pizza, and snacks FREE!!!! The Coffee Shop will be open and have items available for purchase. Bring money ifyou would like to purchase specialty coffees, etc. Proceeds go to benefit DECA and their business competition in January Youth will be required to provide an emergency contact name and phone number when entering and will be required to sing out when they leave. * * • • �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 26,2015 — Page 5 Kathryn Murphy poses with her assigned lumber just prior to running in the Boston Marathon. Murphy finishes in the top third of the 6,000 runners in her group. This Little Free Library is an extension of the Vermontville Township Library. Director Carla Rumsey (from left) poses with Lexie Lanning and Jerry Nichols. They are the daughter and husband of Cathy Nichols., who died in February. This library is dedicated to her. From previous page ® L ,. i Midland, Morenci, Niles, Potterville, Sunfield, Tekonsha, Vermontville and Ypsilanti and more. Hometown Lumber & Hardware, founded in 1983, is featured in the Route 66 business district section. “We offer a full line of ““tetik cabinetry, wood and ceramic flooring, windows, doors, roofing,” said Dan Rasey, owner, “Many houses are built from here.” Nashville Family Dentistry on M-66 is next. “We provide comprehen­ sive dental care focused on keeping patients in optimal health,” said Dr. Joe Pipesh. to l°rfk Utfi 'Hu* Ik JlffliiaisijJ Thank youfor your patronage. ■sep out he ini i Isis.MffiajJidB Kite ®atorf(Mt ate Ufa, Mu, ta ~Pray for our Nation* he- Dmadik. Gnai Idf Me Him Wi® iJ-jiS hl®, life fe QUESTIONS: ASK US... Cdnued/ie^ 218 E. State St, Hastings • 945-9673 (!mmmShhbLi| OPEN: Monday-Thursday 8 am-5 30 pm; Friday 8 am-7 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm ---- 1 Hulst Cleaners Pick-Up Station | LOOM CHURCH SCHEDULE BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. ....... 9 a.m. Sunday School........................... 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) 11: 00 a.m. ........ 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Service.................................................... 6 Sunday School.......................................... 9:45 Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. 517-726-0526 NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. M-79 West Worship.......................................... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI . 517-652-1580 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School......................................... 9:45 Worship Service............................................ 11 Sunday Evening Service ................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service... .............. 6:30 p.m. AWANA.............................. 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR DANIELE. SMITH PASTOR JOE BENEDICT VERMONTVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 108 North Main, Vermontville 517-7264)526 Adult and Youth Sunday School: 930 am. 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Worship ....................................... 11 a.m. PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Leadership Training mation call 1-269-731-5194. 10 a.m. ATM and Online Banking is available 24 Hours a Day! PASTOR: DON ROSCOE Morning Worship HastingsCityBank .com Member FDIC Hastings City Bank NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Contemporary Service, P.M. Worship............. Sunday: Thursday, December 31st New Year’s Eve - Close at 5 pm Friday, January 1st New Year’s Day - CLOSED Sunday Service 10 a.m. A.M. Worship............. Sunday School........................... HOLIDAY HOURS: 810-986-0240 Church Service 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Nashville, Ml 49073 803 Reed St, Nashville Please note our special (517) 726-0258 10: 00 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH See REFLECTIONS, pg. 9 PASTOR DANIEL PHILLIPS Phone (269) 963-7710 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Hannah Pixley, Alexis Steele and Cassandra Linn are Vermontville, Ml 49096 and many other activities. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE All Are Welcome! Youth Groups. Bible Study Sunday School............................... 9:45 a.m. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Murray’s Asphalt Maintenance LLC offers its services to residential, com­ mercial, municipal, industrial and agricultural projects in a five-county area. The company was founded 30 years ago. Education The following students are named scholar athletes — Jadelyn Stewart, Sam Bonney, Kodee Crouch, Beau Johnson, Emma McGlocklin and Hunter Hilton. They have main­ tained a 3.5 or higher GPA, earned two or more varsity letters in two sports in thensenior year or three or more varsity letters during their high school career in the same sport. Top 10 seniors are Katie Dixon, Erica Burkett, Jadelyn Stewart, Beau Johnson, Samuel Bonney, Lee Christopher, Emma McGlocklin, Felix PenaCollier, Myranda Pugh and John Vincent. Middle school students (2 miles east of M-66 on Baseline) Church Service........................... PEGGY BAKER A Spirit-filled Church in creed speaking. 110 S. Main St, Comer of Baseline & Church Roads PASTOR ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Jadelyn Stewart (right) earns a second place gold rating in extemporaneous speaking at the FFA regionals competition in Hastings. She advances to the state competition. Josey Terpening takes a first place gold rating - 269-763-3120 �Page 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 26, 2015 Fuller Street children celebrate Christinas Around the World Bradley Harvey, 5, has a snack in Australia at Fuller A miniature pinata is the craft Caleb Williams is makStreet’s Christmas Around the World. ing in Mexico. While “visiting” France Landon Wiggs cuts out the letters to Noel. Riley Fust watches while her niece Kayla Green cuts letters out to spell “Noel." Young fives teacher Nichole Hansen (left) and kindergarten teacher Kelly Gardner represent Germany to attendees at Christmas Around the World. Robert J. Longstreet Longstreet Elder Law & Estate Planning P.C. 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3495 Thank You for uour business and Best Wishes for a Happu New Year! By Shari Carney Staff Writer Mexico, France, Australia, South Africa, Germany and Sweden were the countries featured in Fuller Street Elementary’s program “Christmas Around the World,” Dec. 14. Children received a passport upon entering the school. • “This passport certifies that the bearer is a citizen of the world. The bearer is enti­ tled to travel and enjoy, but must always learn and respect the cultures of oth­ ers,” the passport instruc­ tions stated. Some ofthe staffmembers dressed in traditional cloth­ ing representative of their country. In each country’s designated classroom there was a craft, a treat and a les­ son on its holiday traditions. A saffron bun was sam­ pled in Sweden. In Germany children were told carp is the main dish served at Christmas and gingerbread is the treat. Tammi King read a story on poinsettias for Mexico. She explained the practice of poinsettias at Christmas began in Mexico. Children made miniature pinatas. Candy cane-inspired orna­ ments were assembled in South Africa and bluebird ornaments were made in Sweden. Ornament painting was the craft assigned to those visiting Australia and in France the children cut out letters to spell Noel on a ban­ ner. After the tour children left with stamps on their pass­ ports and many colorful dec­ orations from around the world. s at Maple Valley Implement, Inc. are truly grateful to our customers and would like to thank all ofyoufor a wonderful year. We have greatly enjoyed working with each and every one ofyou this past year and lookforward to serving you in thefuture! The growth we’ve ■ experienced over the years is because of customers like you, who have supported our business. We wish you all a very MerryChristmas and a safe and Happy New Year MAPLE VALLEY EMENT 735 E. Sherman St, \ Nashville, Ml 49073 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 26,2015 — Page 7 Lance Burpee and his daughter Audrey Burpee are “visiting" South Africa. Audrey has completed creating a beaded candy cane to take home. Tammi King reads a story on the origin of the Christmas poinsettia. King is dressed in the traditional attire of Mexico. Chris Lentz holds his son Liam while daughter Riley examines an ornament. The family is attending Fuller Street Elementary’s Christmas Around the World. Kearson Keiffer assembles a beaded candy cane in South Africa while her mom, Stephanie Keiffer, watches. �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 26, 2015 FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Barry County) SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. IS A DEBT COLLEC­ TOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT THIS DEBT AND ANY INFORMA­ TION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY OR HAVE BEEN WITHIN 6 MONTHS IN ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY PLEASE CON­ TACT OUR OFFICE AT THE NUM­ BER BELOV/ Attention Purchasers: This sale may be rescinded by the foreclosing mortgagee. In that event, your damages, rf any, shall be lim­ ited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus in­ terest. MORTGAGE SALE - Default having been made in the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage made by Guy E. Wood, III and John D. Orns, both unmarried, of Barry County, Michigan, original mortgag­ ors, to TCF National Bank, a nation­ al banking association, mortgagee, dated the 22nd day of February, A.D. 2008, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the Coun­ ty of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 12th day of March, A.D. 2008, in Document Number 20080312­ 0002257. Barry County Records, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due, at the date of this notice, the sum of One Hundred Eleven Thousand Six Hundred Thirty-Seven and 51/100 Dollars ($111,637.51). And no suit or proceedings 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 the statute of the State of Michigan in such case made and provided, notice is hereby giv­ en that on Thursday, the 14th day of January, A.D. 2016, at 1XX) o'clock P.M. said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings, Barry County, Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held), of the premises described in said mort­ gage, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due, as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at Seven and One-Half percent (7.5%) per annum and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses, including the attorney fees allowed by law, and also any sum or sums which may pe paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest In the premises. Which said premises are described as fol­ lows: Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the Township of Assyria, in the County of Barry and State of Michigan as described as follows, to-wit: Commencing at the West 1/4 post of Section 36, T1N, R7W; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 20 seconds East, along the West line of said section, a distance of 608 feet to the centerline of Huff Road; thence South 57 degrees 08 minutes 26 seconds East along the centerline, 569.18 feet; thence South 82 degrees 16 minutes 36 seconds East, along said centerline, 64.72 feet to the true place of begin­ ning; thence continuing South 82 de­ grees 16 minutes 36 seconds East along said centerline, 196.91 feet; thence North 00 degrees 14 minutes 49 seconds West, 950.67 feet to the East and West 1/4 line of said Sec­ tion 36; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 55 seconds West along said 1/4 line, 197.57 feet; thence South 00 degrees 24 minutes 20 seconds East, parallel to said West section line, 924.57 feet to the place of be­ ginning. Tax ID Number: 08-01-036­ 005-00 The redemption period shall be Six (6) months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA 600.3241a, in which case the re­ demption period shall be thirty (30) daysfrom the date of such sale or when the time to provide the notice required by MCLA 600.3241 a(c) ex­ pires, whichever is later or unless the redemption period Is shortened in accordance with MCLA 600.3238. If the property is sold at a foreclo­ sure sale, under MCLA 600.3278, the borrower and mortgagor 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. If you are a tenant in the property, please contact our office as you may have certain rights. Dated: December 2, 2015 TCF National Bank, a nation­ al banking association.Mortgagee SHAHEEN, JACOBS & ROSS, P.C. By: Michael J. Thomas, Esq. Attorneys for Mortgagee 1425 Ford Building, 615 Griswold Street De­ trait, Michigan 48226-3993 (313)963-1301 (12-05)(01-02) LEGAL NOTICE IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Bernard Kilmartin and Sandra L Kilmartin, husband and wife, to Household Finance Corporation III, Mort­ gagee, dated January 26, 2005 and recorded February 17, 2005 in Instrument Number 1141569, Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust, by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty-One Thousand Nine Hundred Two and 2/100 Dollars ($141,902.02), including interest at 7.48% 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 place of hold­ ing the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 28, 2016. Said premises are located in the Township of Thornapple, Bar­ ry County Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: Commencing at a point on the East and West 1/4 line of Section 30, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, which is 420 feet West of the East 1/4 post of said Section 30, thence West 160 feet along said East and West 1/4, line, thence South 250 feet perpendicular to the East and West 1/4 line, thence East 160 feet parallel to the East and West 1/4 line, thence North 250 feet to the Lions among GLAC’s best in fall Maple Valley had a number of student-athletes honored as all-conference performers in the Greater Lansing Activities conference during the fall season. The group includes (front from left) Megan Bonney, Michaela Johnson, Evan Adrianson, Franklin Ulrich, Aaron Knoll, Isaac Fisher, (back) Brock Weiler, Grant Adrianson, Marcum Terpening, AJ Creller, Wyatt Ledford and Dillon Walker. LEGAL Local home invasions NOTICEunder investigations IF YOU ARE NOW ON ACTIVE MILITARY DUTY OR HAVE BEEN IN THE PRIOR ONE YEAR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT 248-502-1400. MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Kenneth W. Wood, a single man, to Broadmoor Financial Services, Inc., Mortgagee, dated October 12,2001 and recorded October 26, 2001 in Instrument Number 1068756; said mortgage was modified by a Loan Modification Agreement, recorded June 10,2014, in Instrument No. 2014-005273. Bar­ point of beginning. ry County Records, Michigan. Said The redemption period shall be mortgage is now held by Caliber 6 months from the date of such Home Loans, Inc. fka Vericrest Fi­ sale, unless determined aban­ nancial Inc., by assignment. There doned in accordance with MCLA is claimed to be due at the date §600.3241a, in which case the re­ hereof the sum of Sixty-Five Thou­ demption period shall be 30 days sand Seven Hundred Fourteen and from the date of such sale. TO ALL 41/100 Dollars ($65,714.41), includ­ PURCHASERS: The foreclosing ing interest at 4.625% per annum. mortgagee can rescind the sale. In Under the power of sale con­ that event, your damages, if any, tained in said mortgage and the are limited solely to the return of statute in such case made and pro­ the bid amount tendered at sale, vided, notice is hereby given that plus interest. If If the the property property is is sold sold at at forefore- said mortgage will be foreclosed by closure sale, pursuant to MCL a sale of the mortgaged premises, 600.3278, the borrower will be or some part of them, at public venheld responsible to the person due at the place of holding the circuit who buys the property at the mort­ 'court within Barry County, Michigan gage foreclosure sale or to the at 1:00 PM on JANUARY 7,2016. Said premises are located in the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the redemption Township of Hastings, Barry County period. Michigan, and are described as: Dated: December 26, 2015 A parcel of land in the Northwest Orlans Associates, P.C. corner of the South-1/2 of the North Attorneys for Servicer 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section P.O. Box 5041 1, being 215 feet East and West by Troy, Ml 48007 200 feet North and South, all in Town File No. 15-019122 3 North, Range 8 West (12-26)(01-16) 20709 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241a, PUBLISHER’S in which case the redemption peri­ od shall be 30 days from the date of NOTICE: such sale. TO ALL PURCHASERS: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan The foreclosing mortgagee can reCivil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ scind the sale. In that event your gal to advertise “any preference, limitation or damages, if any,- are limited solely discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, to the return of the bid amount ten­ handicap, familial status, national origin, age or dered at sale, plus interest marital status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial If the property is sold at fore­ status includes children under the age of 18 living closure sale, pursuant to MCL with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women 600.3278, the borrower will be held and people securing custody of children under 18. responsible to the person who buys This newspaper Vi 11 not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ the property at the mortgage foreclo­ tion of the law. Our readers are hereby informed sure sale or to the mortgage holder that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are for damage to the property during available on an equal opportunity basis. To report the redemption period. discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at Dated: December 5,2015 616-451-2980. The HUD tolbfree telephone num­ ber for the bearing impaired^ 1-800-927-9275. Orlans Associates, P.C. Attorneys for Servicer P.O. Box 5041 Troy, Ml 48007 File No. 15-017178 (12-05)(12-26) 19121 Several home invasions on the west side of the Eaton County in Chester, Kalamo and Vermontville townships are under investigation. The invasions are occurring during the day while homeowners are away. Officers said the homes are in remote areas with a minimal amount oftraffic. Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich asks anyone who has information on these incidents to call the sheriff’s office, 517-543-5447. In addition, Reich asks resi­ dents to pay attention and report any unusual activity by calling 911. Health department seeking school partners for skin cancer grant The Barry-Eaton District Health Department is looking to partner with a middle and high school in each county to promote skin cancer awareness as part of a state grant. The grant is designed to help reduce skin cancer rates through educating students in grades seven through 12, according to a statement from the department. Chosen schools would receive a $500 stipend as well as curriculum materials and assistance in developing long- Maple Valley’s AJ Creller is presented with the Jesse Snow term policies to protect stu­ Memorial Sportsmanship Award at Saturday's annual Jesse Snow Memorial tournament at Maple Valley High School. dents and staff. AJ Creller wins sportsmanship plaque at Jesse Snow tourney GET ALL THE NEWS OF BARRY COUNTY! Subscribe to the Hastings Banner. Cali 269-945-9554 for more information. MOST OFALL YOURAUTOMOTIVE NEEDS ACE AUTO REPAIR & Avm Gonsfai Matawnfic* to Performance and Off-Road Parts 517-726-1500 130 5. Main St., Vonmontvllo Sol MQ.M0 un �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 26,2015 — Page 9 Old village records unlock more Vermontville by Shelly Sulser (Note: This article was published in the Maple Valley News Dec. 23,1985.) The little town with the big reputation for golden maple syrup will be 150 years old in 1986 and plans for the sesquicentennial celebration are already being made. Old, yellowed and tattered pages of past Vermontville village council minutes were recently brought to light, blocking a pathway to infor­ mation about the way village business was once conduct­ ed. Current Village Clerk Sharon Stewart recently located the minutes, along with birth and death records and village ordinance docu­ ments, that had been hidden away in a box and probably nearly forgotten. The docu­ ments show that from 1923 to 1960, the village clerk was responsible for keeping track of local births and deaths by writing certificates. “Now, that is handled through the county,” Stewart noted. One person who held the office of clerk for 14 years and has lived in the village most of her 84 years is Leta Nagle, who recalls having to keep track of village records, bills and ordinances out of her home. She has lived in the same house in Vermontville since 1918. “I never had an office,” she. said, also recalling that for a full year of recordkeep­ ing and billing, she received a total of $500 during her first year ofclerk in 1957. By the time she decided not to run for the office again in 1971, Nagle’s salary had doubled. Now, the clerk works in the village office each day and earns a yearly salary of $9,000. During the time Nagle worked as the village clerk, she also served as the Vermontville township clerk, an office she held for 20 years. 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The winners of the final multiplication Fuller Street Math Bee are Torin Bell, Chase Rathbum, Olivia Williams, Elizabeth Christopher, Cassidy Simpson, Alexis Booher, Connor Wood, Aidan Derusha and Owen Bailey. The addition winners are Angie Wigginton, Jeremiah Penny, Azaleah Barlow, Alex Graham, Cam Carpenter, OnnaRae Johnson, Aidan Patrick and Lilly Faurot. Fuller students join a Mileage Club running laps during recess or health class. ■Murray’s Asphalt is pre­ sented the Lion Pride Award and Stacy Leiby is named Staff Member of the Month. Students in Jassen Dowling’s entrepreneuship class win $1,000 for the idea of establishing a Lions Cafe coffee shop. The money came from competing in the Barry Community Foundation’s Education Vermontville Village Clerk Sharon Stewart (left) and Matters video contest. former clerk Leta Nagle recently got together to look Tony Hutchins is hired to over some old village records Stewart found in the office be the principal at recently. Maplewood. typed and pasted into a book. shows only a slight increase. “My experiences, talents One 1949 ordinance per­ In 1951, there were 704 and commitments have pro­ tains to an issue that drew Vermontville residents com- vided me the confidence and much concern in Vermontville pared to the present popula- knowledge to develop an environment for all children recently, concerning minors tion of 800. Wages in past years have to thrive,” said Hutchins. “I in bars. The ordinance adopt­ dramatically, am very excited and honored ed Oct. 7, 1949 by the coun­ increased cil and Village President Fred according to the old records, for this opportunity.” Teacher Rose Dunham, 38 Wade and Clerk A.L. which show that in 1938, Bamingham states that, “It some village employees years of service, and administrative assistant and system shall be .unlawful for any earned $10 per week. person under the age of 18 to Presently, the village clerk accountant Lorraine enter any local tavern unless has a deputy clerk, that han-Hansbarger, 25 years, retire accompanied by parent or dles all the water and sewer from Maple Valley Schools. Garrett Pearson, a seventh legal guardian. Notice shall billing for the town. But be displayed in a prominent during the time Nagle was grader, takes first place in place in said taverns to clerk, she handled all village Invest Write Stock Market inform the public of the business herselfand residents Game. Matt Giraud, American above regulation ... this ordi­ would go to her home to pay nance shall take effect on their bills, sometimes late at Idol contestant, visits Maple Nov. 1,1949. We hereby cer­ night. tify that this ordinance was She also recalled the vil­ passed at a regular meeting lage had to depend on the of the village council, Oct. 7, county for police protection 1949.” in those days and a man in Another ordinance passed the village who served as in 1950, states the sale of night watch. “There have been a lot of beer and wine between 2 a.m. and midnight on Sundays changes since I was in it,” said Nagle, “and a lot of shall be prohibited. In 1937, the village presi­ improvements.” Barry County After finding the old books dent recommended that in Commission on Aging accordance with the senate at the village hall, Stewart Menu and Activities enrolled act number 135 recommended to the council Friendship Sites passed by the senate and they be donated to the village Congregate Menu effective July 21, 1937, the museum or the library. Monday, Dec. 28 council went on record dis­ Nagle said she would pre­ All COA-Dining. Sites are approving any sale of liquor fer to see them donated to the Closed. by the glass in the village of library. Tuesday, Dec. 29 Vermontville. “They would certainly All COA Dining Sites are The ordinance book also make good reading,” she Closed. gives an indication of the said. Wednesday, Dec. 30 However no decision has growth of Vermontville’s All COA Dining Sites are population over the years and been made yet. Closed. Thursday, Dec. 31 • COA Closed. Happy New See us for color copies, one-hour Year. No Meal Delivery. Friday, Jan. 1 film and digital photo processing, COA Closed. business cards, invitations and all your printing needs. J-Ad Graphics’ PRINTING PLUS 135TN. M-43 Hwy.- north of Hastings city limits Home Delivered Cold Menu Monday, Dec. 28 Cheese cubes and club crackers, blackbean salad, Valley Schools. He puts on a concert and gives tips to vocalists. Bikers for Books donates $3,000 worth of new books to the district. Chess club receives money from the Barry County Youth Advisory Council to by tim­ ers. Elementary students earn $700 plus for Pennies for Patients campaign. Pursue Excellence is the theme of honors night. Government Frank Dunham, president of the Nashville Village Council, resigns after a lengthy absence. President Pro-tem Mike Kenyon is installed by unanimous-vote. “I felt it’s time for a change in leadership,” said Dunham. “Sometimes it’s better to stand back and give yourself a break — like when a pitch­ er needs a relief pitcher ... this is an excellent council. I have left it in good hands.” Jack Sidney is appointed to a. full-time position as an officer on the Nashville Police Department. June Valley Rally and classic and antique car show roars into Nashville. Russ and Irene Furlong donate a classic 1959 Chevrolet Spartan Pumper firetruck for a raffle to raise funds for the Nashville Fire Department. Cathy Nichols’s love of reading lives on in a Little Free Library built in her memory. The library rests on the front comer ofthe lawn at the Vermontville Township Library. Nancy Carl of Nashville will preside over the Angel Collectors Club of America 19th Biannual National Convention. Carl is the co-chair of the event. Summer reading programs kick-off at Putnam District Library and Vermontville Township Library. Rural Schools of Eaton County Michigan book is in its second printing. Business Friends of Putnam District Library, members of the Nashville Route 66 Business District, are featured. The philosophy of the Friends is to support the library, its ser­ vices and programs through advocacy, fundraising and volunteerism. Trumble Agency on M-66 in downtown Nashville is featured. The agency offers was established in the early ‘70s and just opened a sec­ ond location in Middleville. Robert and Denise Erickson are the owners of R & D’s Streetside Pizzeria. “The kids are a big part of this too,” said Denise. “We live together and work together. It’s about family and community; we’re proud to be a part of it.” Education Scott Daniels is the key­ note speaker at baccalaureate and Jassen Dowing for com­ mencement exercises of the class of 2015. Dowling exhorts the class to build relationships, make connec­ tions, communicate and find some relief in life. “Mine is running,” Dowling said. “Never settle ... choose your destiny and always be optimistic.” Pathways High School commencement activities center on the theme It’s Time. Mary Lesage is Staff Member of the Month. She was nominated by peers Kelly Hoefler and JeffByrne. Fuller Street holds patriot­ ic themed field day event. Nancy Potter receives the Lion Pride Award. Potter has been the interim principal at Fuller. Sue Dawson is named staff member ofthe' month. Government Nashville village approves a multi-million dollar sewer project. Council members approve a MEI wireless broadband site on the water tower. Vermontville village council members are still seeking to fill the seat left vacant when Patrick resigned. Next week: A look at July through December. mandarin oranges, pastry crisp. Tuesday, Dec. 29 Seafood pasta salad, beet and onion salad, chunky applesauce, cookie. Wednesday, Dec. 30 Chef salad, pasta salad, pineapple. Thursday, Dec. 31 COA Closed. Happy New Year. No Meal Delivery. Friday, Jan. 1 COA Closed. BBQ chicken thigh, mixed vegetables, cauliflower, roll, fruit juice. Thursday, Dec. 31 COA Closed. Happy New Year. No Meal Delivery. Friday, Jan. 1 COA Closed. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Dec. 28 Lemon pepper pollock, brown and wild . rice, Brussels sprouts, peas, apple. Tiiesday, Dec. 29 Chili, broccoli, chunky applesauce, saltines. Wednesday, Dec. 30 Activities Calendar Monday, Dec. 28 - All COA Sites Closed. ADC will run; Tuesday, Dec. 29 - All COA Sites Closed, ADC will run. Wednesday, Dec. 30 - All COA Sites Closed. ADC will run. Thursday, Dec. 31 - COA Closed. New Year’s Eve. Friday, Jan. 1 COA Closed. No meal delivery. �Page 10 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, December 26,2015 Memories of the Nashville’s previous holidays remembered The Nashville Evangelical Sunday School in 1903 departed from the usual custom of having a tree at their Christmas program and chose instead to pile presents in and around a cabin carefully made of real logs. This photo was taken sometime after 1926, the year the church was raised to add basement facilities. The main structure dates back to 1885-86, and the tower and north wing were added in 1903. The build­ ing is now a portion of the Nashville Baptist Church, following the Evangelical merger with the Methodists in the 1960s. Several customers link Nashville’s Christmases past with Christmases present. Viewed from Standpipe Hill in Putnam Park, the village nestles along the frozen Thornapple, resembling a quaint Currier and Ives holiday scene. Visible in this circa1920 photo is the 1899 iron river bridge (right) and the 1891 waterworks building, now the Community Center. At left is the old Frank Kellogg home with nearby team and rig westbound on what now is Kellogg Street. Note heads of spectators just below hill in right foreground. This “Memories of the Past” article by the late Susan Hinckley was pub­ lished in the Maple Valley News Dec. 23, 1985. Portions it first were pub- lished in a Dec. 24,. 1979, Memories column. “Snow blankets the ground and the merry sound ofsleigh bells tinkles the ear,” report­ VOBBIKTS AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for Our Diagnostic Computer Software is Compatible With All Makes & Models 945-0191 O JEFF DOBBIN’S LOCATED : JUJT SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 Owner, left Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 yean experience 24 HOUR TOWING SERVICE AVAILABLE ed The Nashville News in early December 1873. (It was the first Yule for that newspaper founded earlier that year.) Christmas soon would descend on the tiny village nestled in the valley of the Thomapple River like a scene from a quaint Old greeting card. “Old Santa Claus, with whiskers more beautiful than ever, is holding out at Cap Boise’s store this week and is proving the best drawing card in town,” noted The News when Christmas 1874 rolled around. “Cap reports that business is brisk.” We are thankfulfor our customers, past & present and we lookforward to serving you in thefuture! Christmas tree decorations are one thing that have changed down through the years. This early view from the Len Feighner collection shows a tree decorated with what appear to be fancy handkerchiefs. Perhaps they are gifts, since others (doll and dishes on table, picture basket, lantern, etc. on floor) seem to be on display. In the tum-of-the-century days, only the richest families had Christmas trees in their homes. Others often exchanged gifts at the trees in the local churches during holiday exercises. Nashville’s holiday obser­ vance a century ago bears a striking resemblance to today’s school vacations, church doings, enterprising merchants and weary shop­ pers. “A loose plank in the side­ walk on Washington was responsible for the sudden fall of a 200-pound man car­ rying an armful of Christmas parcels Tuesday evening,” informed The News just before the 1880 Yule. “If his loud complaints were gener­ ally heard, the village will have a lot more new concrete or brick sidewalks, come spring.” Then, as now, local mer­ chants advertised their holi­ day wares in The News. “Only 10 days to Christmas and I have largely replen­ ished my stock of scissors, razors and revolvers and will sell them from now to then at lower prices than ever heard of before,” announced local hardwareman Charles C. Wolcott in December 1877. “A full nickfe-plated revolv­ er, sevenshot, for $250 and New Year’s coming.” Firearms played an important role in early holi­ day celebrations — one cus­ tom that seems to have been altered by modem times. “A shooting match is planned the day before Christmas at Charley Baker’s place north of Assyria,” dis­ closed The News in 1878. “Charley announces he has a hundred turkeys, plus ducks and geese, so get your guns, Continued next page HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US From left to right: Dave Keller, Felicity and Tim Laurie, Mitch Huver All ofus at Hometown Lumber 8e Hardware would like to thank you for the friendship, trust and support you have extended to us as a group and individually in our work with you. Our hope and prayer for each ofyou is that you have had a Blessed Christmas time and looking forward to a Joyous New Year in 2016. We look forward to serving your Hardware and Building needs in this New Year, 2016. ^HOMETOWN- Woodland Auto Body 499 E. (M-43) Broadway 269-367-4642 We offer Lifetime Warranty □ 20797 LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State in Nashville * 852-0882 www.HometownLumber.com Monday thru Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, December 26,2015 — Page 11 From previous page ^tojwuhmh ■«Wawfste noot ,Ww nt mt Fra® pM u ufffliMAi- boys.” At a shoot at Charles Wilson’s property a week earlier. FJ. Purchis and W.E. Buel, both of Nashville had together taken away nine tur­ keys for exactly a dollar’s worth of shooting apiece, the writer noted. One holiday tradition that seems not to have changed over the years is the presentation of various church and community pro­ grams throughout the village. “Christmas was a gala occasion in Nashville,” recorded The News in 1878. “Christmas Eve there were several hundred people at the Baptist Church, where an estimated 200 presents hung on a huge tree. On the after­ noon of Christmas Day, a program was given at the Christian Church and many presents distributed. Then, Christmas night, came the big gathering at the opera house.” The nearly new hall on Washington Street near Main was packed for the show. After an hour-long program the curtain of the stage was rolled up to reveal a beautiful Christmas arch loaded with close to 400 gifts, which* were removed and distribut­ ed by Santa Claus and his assistants: with great dis­ patch and orderliness.” The 1878 opera house pre­ sentation was not without its lighter moments, thanks to awestruck little ones whose performances were as typical as they are timeless. It had been arranged for a company of little singers standing on a platform at the side of the stage to sing an appropriate song as a ship loaded with presents came “sailing” in. “They commenced all right,” related The News, “But when the curtains went up disclosing the ship sailing upon the scene in all its light WiB- Jiitta-®®irit uubtwioM I fa iWiimiffl® Oggs ? statt sd • EWING WELL DRILLING INC. in®, tasitW!^ 0291557 55&*ws *ws -ioi W®5 , JC i OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS -* Residential • Commercial * Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. and glory, the little singers were struck speechless with delight and despite loud whispers from the directors, seemed to have lost their voices.” Twenty years later and through the turn ofthe centu­ ry into the early 1900&, mas­ querade balls arranged by Hiram Walrath and his orchestra became standard Christmas Eve fare at the opera house. Prizes, often 15-pound turkeys, were awarded to the nicest dressed lady and the most comically 'dressed gentleman attending the dance. Traditional holiday pro­ grams continued to be staged at local churches — some­ times with a different twist. “The Evangelical Sunday School this year will depart from the usual custom of having a tree at their Christmas program,” The News advised readers in 1903. “For their Christmas Eve exercises, they will have a log cabin, a real building carefully made of logs, and presents will be piled in and around the structure.” Local and surrounding country schools also offered Yuletide presentations while many of the children were a enjoying temporary, reprieve from the Three ‘R’s. “Most of the schools in this vicinity have closed for holiday vacations of a month or more,” reported The News in mid-December 1902. Tum-of-the centuiy holi­ day shoppers found plentiful gift suggestions offered by local merchants and listed in a News summary by publish­ er Len W. Feighner to prove that the finest holiday mer­ chandise “can be bought right here in Nashville.” One of the busiest places in town at the Christmas sea­ son in the early 1900s was Joseph C. Hurd’s photographic gallery. Joe says he still can take Estimates Available 726-0088 10(05767 N )ASHVILLE HWY. Now accepting MasterCard & Visa One Lion heavyweight went home with a championship. The other went home with the sportsmanship award. AJ Creller pinned teammate Holden Creller 2 minutes and 55 seconds into the 285-pound championship match at Saturday’s Jesse Snow Memorial Invitational at Maple Valley High School. Both guys had a first round bye and then pinned their semifinal round opponents to reach the championship match. 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