https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/834/MapleValleyNews_2020-01-04.pdf 4c9d62d5b9aa57106cd62633a29452ad PDF Text Text Public Libra State Street is Ml 49058 Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 148-No. 1, January 4, 2020 Lessons and love more important than wins and losses in 2019 Brett Bremer Sports Editor The real all-county team in 2019 was the one support­ ing Thornapple Kellogg junior Lydia Cole. It is a team spread across the county, the state and real­ ly the country - teammates, friends, competitors, family, nurses, doctors, coaches, teachers and more. The Shields of Hope orga­ nization of West Michigan led a parade of first respond­ ers and Cole’s supporters from the Yankee Springs Fire Department to the Cole’s home the week before^ Christmas, with flashing lights, Christmas gifts as well as hope, love and encouragement for Lydia who began a third form for chemotherapy this month in an attempt to slow the spread of her cancer. Cole, a member of the Delton Kellogg-Thomapple Kellogg-Hastings varsity girls’ swimming and diving team became the focus ofthe program’s annual Cancer Scot Lenz and Greg Lenz unveil thesigri that will honor the legacy of their father Larry Lenz, former Maple Valley Awareness Meet this fall. It tvarsity baseball coach who wore the number 17 while leading the program in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s as current Lion turned into a fundraising ।head coach Bryan Carpenter (right) looks on in May during the varsity baseball team’s annual Ken Beardslee Wood effort throughout most of the Bat Invitational at Griswold Field in Vermontville. OK Rainbow Conference Tier II that has raised thou­ ly and some of Lydia’s favor- is a team effort that continues Cole’s former coach Mike Schipper contin­ sands of dollars for her fami- iite support organizations. It into the new year. Hammerheads Swim Club ues to share updates with the club. He said he delivered a blanket to Lydia recently that some Hammerheads from the Caledonia High School team made for her. “This new chemo is really hard. Lydia is often sick and is weak, but her spirit is still so strong,” he said. Cole is more than a swim­ mer or a tennis player, or a former cross country runner, just as high school sports are about more than wins and loses, points and penalties, minutes and seconds. Every good high school coach emphasizes the camaraderie and life lessons gained and learned through athletics above everything else. There is learning to be done in loss and in victory. Most of the rest of the most newsworthy Barry County sports stories from 2019 are victories on the field, court, course or track, or in the pool, but no victory would be a better in 2020 than to see Cole, cheeks pink, goggles tight, popping up to see her time on the board above the starting blocks at the CERC next fall. The Lakewood varsity volleyball family is one that See SPORTS, page 4 Counting a year of accomplishments at Maple Valley Taylor Owens The budget also addressed Staff Writer one of the board’s other big­ After a year on the job, gest goals - improving teach­ Maple Valley Schools er compensation. The amend­ Superintendent Katherine ments made last month allot­ Bertolini said she’s happy to ted an additional $197,000 be doing things for the sec­ for staff salaries beyond what ond time, and see her learn­ was budgeted in June. ing curve begin to flatten, if “We haven’t got as far as I just a little. wish we could, but we can “In the beginning, every only do what we can with question I had led me to six resources from the state,” more questions, now every Bertolini said. “Given the questions leads to maybe two tools that we had, we really more questions," Bertolini made teacher salaries and said. “It’s just been great steps a priority, and we made getting my first year under a lot of gains there.” Although she would like my belt," Perhaps the biggest goal to do more for teacher salary for the Board of Education and benefits, Bertolini said and administration for the the 5.84 percent balance does pastyear has been improving not provide much of a cush­ ion, and she would like to the budget. The school started the continue gradually growing 2018-2019 fiscal year with a the fund balance so salary fund balance deficit of step increases are not frozen around $75,000, and has again. been working its way to a “The state would like us to stronger fund balance ever be at a 15-percentfund bal­ ance and that’s a really hard since. The school board unani­ thing to grow, given the num­ mously passed an amended ber offixed costs that we budget last month with a maintain in a district. About general fund balance of 85 percent ofour budget is Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Katherine $619,799. That balance is locked between salary and Bertolini 5.84 percent of the total benefits." Improving staff salaries $10,610,786 budget. Trustee Craig Lackscheide also is an important step for positions in teaching, and schools across Michigan called the budget “a home toward improving staffreten­ counseling and other special- are competing for talent. “I’m experiencing a shorttion. The po31 of candidates ized areas is extremely small, run.” age of available folks in every aspect of school,” Bertolini said. “I think jt’s going to get worse beforg it gets better.” She pointed to a number of factors that Contribute to the shortage. “The seeds were sown in No Child Left Behind ... because we started to work toward a more scripted, high­ ly integrated system of accountability with testing, and then we started tying it to teacher evaluations,” she said. The result was teachers had more accountability with less autonomy. Bertolini also pointed to funding cuts made to educa­ tion across the United States in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Those cuts were never restored. “We’ve systematically made teaching a much less attractive option.” “No one goes into teach­ ing expecting to become a millionaire, but it’s very demoralizing when you can’t even keep up with the cost of living.” A new PBS documentary about the issue, “Heartbeat of the Community: Recruitment and Retention of Teachers in Rural Schools, ” was partially filmed at Maple Valley last fall. Bertolini attended the pre­ miere of the documentary at See ACCOMPLISHMENTS, pg. 3 In This Issue • Looking ahead into the new year • Lion wrestlers score two wins at Clipper Classic • Church breakfast to benefit Blake Griffin • Vermontville joins Great Michigan Read program !i �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 4,2020 Registration open for next leadership class Happy New Year 2020! Dr. Katherine Bertolini Superintendent As we begin the new year, we are also excited to announce that the Maple Valley Board of Education and our administrative team are launching an initiative to guide the district through strategic planning process. The g a three- to five-year y g pgp. purpose of this initiative is to help the district develop goals and strategies for continuing to offer an excellent education for the students, while using scarce public education resources in the most effective and efficient way. Our previous five-year plan is coming to a close this spring, and we want to assess where we have been and where we need to go as a community school system. Stakeholder feedback is an important part of the planning process. Community members, parents, students, teachers, administrators and other district staff members will be asked questions regarding strengths, areas to improve and vision for the district. This information as well as other data regarding student performance and comparison to other districts will be shared at a planning retreat. The school board is interested in having your input to this process and intends to use data and stakeholder input to make decisions and set priorities for the district. Dr. Rod Green, consultant from the Michigan Association of School Boards, will facilitate the planning retreat. The online survey for the process may be found on the school district website and at the following URL: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MapleValley2020SP Please fill out the survey. We are excited about this process and are confident it Will ultimately help the district be more successful in its mission of educating students. School will begin again on Monday, Jan. 6, with a new semester of learning. We also are welcoming new teachers to fulfill our classroom needs: Julia Mocere is joining our sixth­ grade math classroom; Madi Cole is teaching fifth-grade English language arts and Amy Eaton is teaching fifth-grade math. This puts us in the excellent position of having all degreed teachers teaching in their field in our classrooms. Given this challenging time in teacher availability, we are really pleased to have such strong teachers in our classrooms. We will be planning a welcome night for parents to come and jjieet our new Maplewood teachers very soon. Look for some introduction stories about our new faculty in the near future. It is amazing that we have reached the halfway point of the 2019-2020 school year. We hope you will come out to beat the. winter blues by enjoying our student athletics, student club Pvents and arts presentations in the winter season. * Happy New Year! It is a great day to be in the Valley! MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events January 2020 7 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office 4-H Expansion and Review Meeting, following Advisory Council Mtg. 8 Teen Leaders Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Commission on Aging 13 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., KCC 16 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center 20 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office 27 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office Leadership Barry County is accepting applications for the 2020 class. The new ses­ sion will begin Jan. 31 with a retreat at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute and end April 16. The nine-session program covers topics such as com­ munication, local govern­ ment, change management and diversity, as well as a tour of Barry County and a visit to the state capitol.. The cost is $395 and includes all sessions, trans­ portation, overnight accom­ modations and meals. Leadership Barry County is an opportunity to learn about the county to enhance leadership skills for individu­ al growth, organizational improvement and increased community effectiveness while networking with others in the community. Founded in 1990, Leadership Barry County is one ofthe state’s longest-run­ ning rural leadership endeav­ ors. The program is offered annually to individuals who live or work in Barry County seeking to become better developed and networked leaders. Registration and additional information can be found at the website leadershipbarrycounty.org. From the Pulpit Happy new year Pastor Glenn Branham Nashville Assembly ofGod Months ago, I noticed a lighthearted quip made by some wit tongue-in-cheek on social media. “Next year our vision will be 20/20.” Sure enough, we now see 2020. 2020 holds out before us 12 unopened months, 52 unchartered weeks, and 366 brand new days (this is leap year). This week begins a new week, a new month, a new year and a new decade. (Are you tired yet?) “New” is a refreshing word in Scripture. It can mean “something new” as a first-time experience, or “fresh” as in new bread, or “starting over” as with the new moon. A number of times the Bible tells us the Lord will do “a new thing.” These are often redemptive in nature. Since God is the Creator of all things, doing something new seems second nature to Him. What is difficult for us is easy for Him. The miracles in Scripture are evidence of His willingness to reach His people through novel, untried approaches. Among the most wonderful uses of “new” in the Bible are God’s promises to make us new. He tells us, as He told Israel: Make you a heart and a new spirit (Ezekiel 18:30-32, 36:26). What an invitation. You and I, with the help of the Holy Spirit through faith in Christ, can renew our heart and spir­ it. Jesus explains we must repent and believe the gospel. (Mark 1:15) For no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is bom again. (John 3:3, 7) And: no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is bom of water and the Spirit. (John 3:5) Paul explains that if anyone is in Christ, he is a new cre­ ation; the old has gone, the new has come. (2 Corinthians 5:17) Ultimately, God will make all things new. (Revelation 21:5) He will make new heavens and a new earth — the forever home of righteousness. (2 Peter 3:13) When we turn from sin (repent), and trust Christ to for­ give us and help us live in a way that is pleasing to Him (believe in the gospel), He will make our heart and spirit new. Let God do something new this year, and let Him begin with you. Start 2020 as a new person and every day will be a new experience. This will ensure 2020 is a happy new year. Jean Arlene Musser VERMONTVILLE, MI Jean Arlene (Hoffman) Musser, age 79, of Vermontville passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 13,2019 at her home. Jean was bom in Lansing, on March 11, 1940, the daughter ofthe late Kenneth and Gladys (Hillard) Hoffman. She was raised in the Lansing area and attended Eastern High School. On December 20, 1957 Jean was married to Ronald Musser. The couple were married while Ron was home on leave from the United States Navy. They returned to Quonset Point Naval Base in Rhode Island where Ron finished his enlistment, before returning to Lansing, then later moving to the Vermontville area where they raised their family. Jean spent a short time working as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone before starting her career as a Blair Cosmetic Representative and an Avon Sales Representative. Jean loved selling the Blair products and twice received the top sales person award, and was given a new car. In her spare time, Jean loved to paint, work with stained glass, sewing, and gardening, canning crocheting. The highlight of each Christmas was making Christmas pajamas for all of the grandchildren. Along with her daughter Lisa, they would begin the process after Thanksgiving, working tirelessly, to ensure each child had their own set of PJ’s for Christmas. When Jean wasn’t with her family and friends, her favorite place to be was in the passenger seat of their RV next to Ron, traveling the country together. Florida was always a favorite destination, especially the St. Petersburg Pier. They also traveled to Alaska, throughout the west and southwestern states, California, Oregon and Washington. Jean is survived by her beloved husband, Ron; two Lisa daughters, (Don) Mulvany, Lori Cushing; two sons, John and Rowdy Musser;; two brothers, Melvin (Charlene) Hoffman, Allen (Melody) Hoffman, 16 grandchildren, and 31 great grand children. She was preceded in death by her brother, Johnny, and sister, LaVema; her daughter in-law, Kimborly Musser; son in-law, Brad Cushing, and granddaughter, Melissa Musser. Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 with Pastor Randall Bertrand officiating. took Interment place immediately following the funeral service at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Funeral Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsftmeralhome.net “Invite us in. We’ll bring RESULTS!” Sally Magoon, Associate Broker 269-986-5737 smagoonrealestate@gmail.com Weichert ■. RE A ITORKSi Emerald Properties Nevaeh Grace Fisher, bom at Spectrum Health Pennock on Dec. 19, 2019 to Leighanne and Dylan Fisher ofNashville. $ Avary Ann Allerding, bom at Spectrum Health Pennock on Dec. 28, 2019 to Anna Marie Simmons and Alex Scott Allerding ofNashville. Call for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 111N. Bostwick Avenue Charlotte, Ml 48813 www.weichertemerald.com Office: (517) 543-7363 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 4, 2020 — Page 3 Looking ahead into this new year Taylor Owens Staff Writer While much is still in the planning stages, local townships and municipali­ ties are preparing for a busy year, full of water projects and capped offwith a major election. Nashville Village Council President Mike Kenyon said he hopes the council can come together and let go of some of the contentiousness that had persisted in the previous year. Major items on the coun­ cil’s plate include a water infrastructure project to replace pipes that were once connected to lead, in accordance with upcoming state regulations, and replacing the parking lot west of Main Street. The parks and recreation committee has finished col­ lecting community surveys, and will put together a fiveyear plan based on public feedback. One project already in motion is to put a veterans’ memorial in Parady Park downtown. The council also has two new employees: Police Chief Jason Sixberry and Treasurer Amanda Rodriguez. Sixberry said his major goals for 2019 are adding more part-time officers, pursuing ordinance enforcement and working continuously on the depart­ ment’s relationship with the public. “We’re not going to just be reactive,” Sixberry said. “We’re going to be as pro­ active as possible.” Officers will be visiting businesses, schools and events to make sure their presence is known by the public. Sixberry hopes to add at least one or two part-time officers to the department to help cover shifts when full-time officers are absent, or to help out during busy periods. Every seat of the Nashville Village Council, except one, held by Henry Felder, will be on the ballot this fall. The Village of Vermontville also is plan­ ning a water infrastructure project to replace 10,000 feet of water main installed in 1947, along with either replacing or refurbishing the village water tower. A public hearing to explain details of the proj­ ect and answer community questions will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in the Vermontville Community Center. Council seats held by Sue Villanueva, Gary Goris, Kimberlee Kenyon and Jason Sheridan will be up for re-election this November. The Vermontville Township Fire Department will celebrate its 100^ Annual Fireman’s Dance fundraiser this June, with a live band and dancing on Main Street. Castleton Maple Grove Nashville Emergency Medical Services is seeking grants to purchase a new ambulance. Emergency Medical Services Board President Cheryl Hartwell said the board also will be looking at ways to improve employ­ ee compensation. Lion wrestlers score two wins at Clipper Classic The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team went 2-3 at Martin’s Clipper Classic Saturday. The Lions bested teams from Constantine 45-18 and Allegan 36-18. Grant bested the Lions 44-27. Martin beat the Lions 38-18. The Lions also fell 47-15 to Plainwell. There were many forfeits and defaults throughout the holiday tournament. Jesse Brumm and Gage Ertman had wins on the mat for the Lions against Allegan, with Brumm pinning Daulet Zhumartov in the 130-pound match and Gage Ertman pin­ ning Mason Wooster ten sec­ onds into the 103-pound bout. In the win over Constantine, the Lions got pins from Matthew Slaght against Andrew Colwell at 112 pounds and AJ Raymond against Jacob Norton at 171. David Hosack-Frizzell also scored a win for the Lions over the Falcons, besting Dakota Anthony 11-8 in the 189-pound match. Ertman and Raymond scored pins against Grant, while Brumm added a 4-2 decision in a 135-pound dual Evening Worship.......................................... 6 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............................................... 7 . (2 miles east olM-66 on Baseline) Church Service...................................... 9 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups, Bible Study and many other activities. PEGGY BAKER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St., Nashville Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. 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." information call 1-269-731-5194. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, For ..........11 P.M. Worship............ .......... 6 6043 E. 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She pointed to the school’s athletes, especially the way the football program adapted to shifting to an eight-player team. “‘Grease’ was extremely well-attended, and I so appre­ ciated the community sup­ port for our musical theater productions. ..In my heart, that’s one of the things that makes the Valley really exceptional is our commit­ ment to the arts, and the com­ munity showed up to support that.” She also pointed to DECA’s trip to New York and upcoming trips, includ­ ing the choir going to Chicago and art students going to Europe. The costs of the trips are heavily supple­ mented by fundraising efforts to help all the students who want to participate. “We’ve made a very strong idealogical commitment that, if it’s an opportunity worth having, it’s an opportunity worth all ofour kids having,” Bertolini said. “It’s because ofthe hard work ofthe teach­ ers that makes that happen, as well as the community support.” Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 News andpress releases: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising: ads@j-adgraphics.com GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: secure the kids feel about themselves in relation to their peer group. “We’ve known all of these things for a very long time, but we’ve never really made it part of a system.” The Michigan Department ofEducation will start requir­ ing schools to submit contin­ uous reporting, but the state Legislature has not yet allo­ cated any additional funds toward the new mandate. Bertolini said she is look­ ing at resources already available in the community, such as the Barry Eaton District Health Department and Eaton Regional Education Service Agency. When the 2019 state bud­ get came in around five months later than usual, it made fiscal planning much more difficult for schools. Bertolini said she hopes the state can finish its 2020 budget before the schools have to finish theirs, but it’s impossible to predict at this point. It can make it tough for schools to plan for per­ sonnel changes. Fuller Elementary and Maplewood School Principal Cindy Trebian announced she will retire at the end of this school year, and the plan to fill her position has yet to be decided. “Ideally, we could have a principal in each building,” Bertolini said, but it will Maple Valley News CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH A.M. Worship................................................. 11 ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Central Michigan University, and she hopes to have an advance screening at the high school auditorium in late January or early February. One ofthe biggest changes coming to education is the Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Plan. The new law requires schools to divide their report­ ing to the state Department of Education into 10 different categories. The areas will cover student nutrition, phys­ ical health and mental well-being, in addition to tra­ ditional areas like academics. “That’s going to change the landscape of education,” Bertolini said. That kind of whole-child approach was how she was originally trained in educa­ tion at Michigan State University, and how Maple Valley has been approaching education for years. “I just think it’s good prac­ tice,” she said. “We’re not doing this because it’s a man­ dated thing, we’re doing this because its the best thing for our kids. “In all of my work in edu­ cation, the most rewarding places I’ve taught have had a whole-child focus. I think, when we teach and learn, we’re not just dealing with a cognitive brain in isolation. We’re dealing with a heart, and nutrition, and sleep and we’re dealing with how with Brady Jacobs. Brumm had a pin against Martin as well, sticking Tyler Hilton late in the second peri­ od of their 130-pound match. The Lion and Plainwell line-ups lined up well. Brumm scored a pin against Drake Blackmun at 130 pounds, and the Lions took three decisions as well. Hosack Frizzell opened the dual with a 7-2 win over Dalton Shannon at 189 pounds. Ertman earned an 11-6 win over Brendan Smith. At 171 pounds, Raymond scored a 10-4 vic­ tory over Luke Lyons. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH ocal Church Schedule ACCOMPLISHMENTS, continued from page 1----------- Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.................................................. 11 a P.M. Service.......................................... 6 p.m. Sunday School................ .............. 9:45 a.m. Worship Service.............. ............................. 11 AWANA.............................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR JOE BENEDICT QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Wed. Service................................................. 7 p M-79 West Sunday School 9:00 a.m. PASTOR DON ROSCOE PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Worship........................................................... 7 Phone: (517) 852-1783 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE, Assistant Pastor Worship......................................... 11:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR RICH MITTERLING PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR ERIC LAMPHERE, Youth Pastor 517-652-1580 517-231-3434 Wednesday Evening: �Page 4 _ just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 4,2020 SPORTS, continued from page 1 has dealt with tough situa­ tions off the court, but on it the Vikings continue to have more success than any other varsity program around the county. The Lakewood program made its tenth appearance in the state final four in November, earning its fifth state runner-up trophy. Grand Rapids Christian scored a victory in the final Lakewood varsity volleyball match of the season for the second consecutive season, winning its second consecutive state championship by besting the Vikings 25-21, 25-15, 25-16 in the Division 2 State Final at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. “I couldn’t ask for a better program to play for,” Lakewood senior libero Kiana Hummel said after the loss to the Eagles. “It is an honor playing for Lakewood. Yes, it sucks losing, but we made it this far. We made it further this year than last year. It is amazing.” Grand Rapids Christian bested the Vikings in the state semifinals in 2018. Hummel was one of a few new key contributors for the Lakewood team that brought back all-state towers junior Aubrey O’Gorman and soph­ omore Maradith O’Gorman. Middle hitter Aubrey and right side Maradith both earned first team all-state honors in Division 2 this sea­ son, and their freshman setter The Maple Valley varsity football program played its first season of 8-player football season this fall, taking on teams from across the state as well as a Toledo Christian team that the Lions defeated 69-42 in October. Skylar Bump earned a spot on the all-state second team. Lakewood also got big con­ tributions in expanded varsi­ ty roles from seniors Jaizah Pyle and Haylee Marks, and junior Sophie Duits. “I told them, ‘do not take this for granted,” Lakewood head coach Cameron Rowland said after the state final. “There is no other pro­ gram at our school that does this. Do not take for granted that you’re a part of the Lakewood volleyball pro­ gram where the expectation is to be in Battle Creek every single year. It is not a sur­ prise. It is an expectation.’ They know that the first day they show up in the summer, and in the fall, that if we’re going to do this you have to Maple Valley junior Keilyn Carpenter helped the Lion be dialed in now and you varsity volleyball team to a runner-up finish in the GLAC have to know that is the this fall, putting her name in the MHSAA record book a absolute end goal.” couple more times during the season. Aubrey O’Gorman said after her team’s semifinal victory that it was aways the plan to meet top-ranked Grand Rapids Christian in the state final. “I have a bracket hung up in my locker,” Aubrey said after her team’s state semifi­ nal victory. “I wrote Grand Rapids Christian and Lakewood in the finals in the first week. I think talking about that all the time gives us something to look forward to. We work hard enough in the offseason and the begin­ ning of the season, we see some of the toughest teams in the state, and I think that definitely prepares us to let us know that we will be in the finals.” The Vikings swept through the Greater Lansing Activities Conference on their way to the postseason once again, besting the con­ ference runner-up Maple Valley girls and all-state (Division 3 third team) out­ side hitter Keilyn Carpenter for the title. Carpenter earned her name in the MHSAA state record book a couple more times this fall, notching 34 kills in a four-set match with Lansing Christian and jumped right into the finishing with 690 kills over­ eight-player pool by taking all on the season. on Colon in week one - the Carpenter’s performance, team that went on to win the and that of the whole Lion Division 1 eight-player state varsity volleyball team championship. which had one of its best “When we played (Colon seasons ever despite a quick as an 11-player program in ousting from the state tour­ 2017) they were a bunch of nament, was one ofthe high­ freshmen and sophomores,” lights of the fall season at Lion head coach Marty Maple Valley, but nothing Martin said after his team’s was more newsworthy than 55-0 loss to the Magi. “We the Lions’ first season of put it to them, just like they eight-player football. put it to us tonight. I said, Low numbers of stu­ now we have a model. They dent-athletes in the program committed to it. They have forced the Maple Valley pro­ worked hard. They got in the gram to make the switch weight room. They worked from 11-player football to hard in the summer in fiveeight-player football this sea­ on-fives and seven-on-ones. son. Maple Valley’s enroll­ They stayed after practice ment numbers are too high and worked hard on things though for the Lions to qual­ they needed to work on.” ify for the MHSAA’s “I and the other coaches eight-player state tournament said, there is the model. If at the end of the season, so they can do it, we can do it the Lions made the most of too.” their eight regular season While the Lions were the contests. only county football team The Lions didn’t have an Continued next page opening week contest, and Maple Valley freshman Ashton Ripley runs to a 73rd-place time at Michigan international Speedway in Maple Valley freshman Matthew Slaght wrestles to a sixth-place finish in Division 4’s 103-pound weight class at Brooklyn during the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Cross the Individual State Finals at Ford Field in March. Country Finals in November. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. January 4, 2020 — Page 5 NEED TO PLAN A WEDDING? Maple Valley sophomore Jesse Brumm fights his way to a sixth-place finish in Division 4 s 130-pound weight class at the Individual State Finals at Ford Field in downtown Detroit in March, earning his second state wrestling medal. From previous page ?£§*• ?£§ ■4i ■*4^i '“"'nit nittai.n ’01 * KRMb ®Rhb auWtit^ ’dbiWjiiii Mtl •tSM.feilt! fwhliio H iittEj;’'? dtese- AuiffiH® ij'sflrf- fejrite swfei aiiiitftojfe silopl- taffitoniii' Mi ialit&aiB ®Hfl aiteiiWI M.S) fejfflllld’iri1 tnlrf to' fsasu ttikb.wl1 uljtejWo ten ami MM that could not qualify for the state playoffs, for the first time in a long time none of the five Barry County varsity football teams did qualify for the state playoffs. Thomapple Kellogg, Hastings and Delton Kellogg led the county with four victories apiece on the gridiron. Football was one of the few varsity sports where the county did not have stu­ dent-athletes competing for state championships at the end of the season, although Maple Valley junior Hugheston Heckathom did earn first team all-state in Division 1 for 8-player foot­ ball. He rushed for 1,002 yards and seven touchdowns on the season and also scored seven two-point conversions. On defense, Heckathom led the Lions in tackles with 42 solo tackles, five tackles for a loss, a sack, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. Maple Valley freshman Ashton Ripley placed 73rd at the Division 3 Lower Peninsula Cross Country State Finals at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn at the end of the fall season. He placed sev­ enth at all three GLAC com­ petitions during the season and then set a new personal record with a time of 17 min­ utes 3.7 seconds at his team’s Division 3 regional race in Allendale at the end of October. Ripley was the fastest freshman at the regional race in Allendale. “That was a super flat course and there was a lot of competition,” Ripley said. “I tried staying with the fifth and fourth people for the first part, because there was a group of people. They were all in the 16’s, so I was in with them util about the two and a half (mile mark) .” Youngsters were responsi­ ble for the Lions’ top state finishes in 2019. Maple Valley had two state medal­ ists in Division 4 at the Individual State Finals for wrestling at Ford Field in Detroit in March. Lion fresh­ man Matthew Slaght was sixth at 103 pounds and sophomore Jesse Brumm sixth at 119 pounds. The two helped the Lion varsity wrestling team to a Division 4 District champi- onship in 2019. Brumm earned a spot on the state medal stand for the second time, finishing his first two varsity seasons with a total of 95 varsity wrestling victo­ ries. Also in March, Lion junior Quentin Faynor set a new state record at 370 pounds for bench press in his weight class at the Michigan High School Powerlifting Association State Meet. Ultimately, Faynor took sec­ ond in his weight class after combining his 370 bench press and 530 dead lift with his 425 pound squat, for a 1325 total. A star on the basketball court for the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball in the winter, Lion sophomore Ashlyn Wilkes captured a GLAC Championship in the high jump for the Lion varsi­ ty girls’ track and field team in the spring of 2019. She cleared the bar at 5-0 at the conference meet, also adding a runner-up time in the 400meter dash. The Lion boys’ team had one conference run­ ner-up at the end of the sea­ son, senior Tristin Clark who flew 18-6.75 in the long jump. Radon test kits are free this month Radon can’t be seen, smelled, or tasted, but high levels ofradon gas may build up in residents’ homes, increasing their risk of lung cancer. Fortunately, testing is easy and high radon levels can be lowered. This month, Radon Action Month, Barry-Eaton District Health Department is offer­ ing free radon test kits. Radon is a naturally occur­ ring radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown ofradium. Radium, in turn, is a natural decay product of uranium. Both radium and uranium are found in almost any kind of soil and rock, often in very small amounts. Radon moves up through the soil and enters buildings through cracks and openings in the foundation, floor, or walls, including at floor/wall joints, sump open­ ings, and other openings caused by plumbing, wiring, or ductwork. Outdoors, radon is diluted by the atmosphere to safe levels. However, radon can concentrate in indoor air and reach unhealthy levels. Radon is the second lead­ ing cause of lung cancer after smoking, and is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. It is very important for residents to know their home’s radon level and to take action to lower it if it’s too high. According to a Michigan survey, high levels of radon are expected in one out of eight Michigan homes. In some counties, as many as 45 percent of the homes have had radon levels above the Environmental Protection Agency’s recommended action level. The only way to know if a home has high radon levels is to test it. Easy, do-it-yourself radon test kits are available for free to residents of Barry and Eaton counties this month. There is a limit of one kit per address. Kits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and supplies are limited. After using it, the kit should be sent to the lab for testing. For more information about radon, visit https:// www.barryeatonhealth .org/ healthy-homes or call or visit the health department in Hastings or Charlotte. Residents can pick up a kit at one of the these locations: • Hastings, ealth Department at 330 W. Woodlawn Ave., (269) 945­ 9516 • Charlotte, ealth Department at 1033 Healthcare Dr., (517) 541­ 2615 • Lansing, Delta Township Hall, Assessing Department, 7710 W. Saginaw Hwy., (517) 323-8520 • Bellevue, Riverside Cafe, 420 E. Capital Ave., (269) 763-9481 • Delton, Delton District Library, 330 N. Grove St., (269) 623-8040 Come see us for ell your wedding needs. 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Hinderliter sold The News on Oct. 27, 1956, less than a week after Masons’s death and subse­ quently joined the staff of the Battle Creek Enquirer and News. To many local residents “Ab" Mason was “Mr. Nashville News." He worked on the paper for nearly 48 years under four different publishers. His dedication and value to The News is expressed in the following tributes Hinderliter wrote at the time of Mason’s illness and death. July 30,1953 - Except for the part-time help of Hazel Higdon in the front office, the Nashville News has only a two-man staff. The harried all-around printer’s devil, Hinderliter, wears the dubi­ ous titles of editor and pub­ lisher; and besides writing the news, sells the advertis­ ing, puts the ads together, runs the stereotyping depart­ ment, makes up the pages and does part of the press runs. That sounds impressive, all right, but it’s a might scant half of the work involved in getting out ofthe weekly issue of the News. All the reading matter and a large part of the type in dis­ play advertisements as well must be set a line at a time on the Intertype. And that, for many years, has been han­ dled by Clarence Otto Mason, who is known to everyone as Ab. That nick­ name was inherited from his father, who wasn’t named Abner either, but who seems to have been known as Ab all ofhis life. Through the years, when people have asked casually, “Can you run the type-set­ ting machine too?” we have replied just as casually, “Oh, sure, only we never do, because Ab does it so much better, and we have plenty else to do.” While that’s fairly near the truth, it would be a little Memories of the Past more accurate to say, “We just about half learned the machine years ago and can set type about one-fourth as fast as Ab does, provided everything goes right.” In the dozen years we’ve owned the News we’ve occasionally operated the machine, but not enough to rate even as a two-thirder, which in printers’ lingo means just what you think it does. And now we’re being shown up good and proper as a braggart who might better have told casual questioners, “Nope, don’t know anything about the machine.” job at the Lentz Table facto­ ry, where he advanced to the job of head finisher at a sala­ ry of $12 a week. Then, in the summer of 1908, just 45 years ago, he quit to take a job with the late Len Feighner at the Nashville News. He’s been here ever since. In those days, the News was printed from hand-set type and it took quite a force to set the news, one tiny let­ ter at a time in a composing stick, and then after the paper was printed to redistribute the type in the cases. Ab recalls a long line ofprinters from those hand-set days. Ab left last Thursday morning for Grand Rapids, where he entered a hospital for a little repair job. He should be back in a couple weeks. We had tried for sev­ eral months to line up an operator to take his place but operators are hard to find. Best we could arrange was the premise of help a couple of evenings. Among former members of the force are George Lowell, John Johnson of Charlotte, and, of course, Leslie Feighner, who, next to Ab, was the oldest employee on the paper. Women set type too in those days. Mrs. High Fumiss of Mi-Lady Shop and the late Bess Hinckley Long were News employees at one time. Other printers came and went, but Ab Mason stayed on. He and Leslie Feighner ran the paper for quite a few years, while publisher Len Feighner was involved with the Press Association and serving in the State Legislature, and Ab stayed on when the paper finally changed ownership, working for A.B. McClure and then So Hinderliter, with confi­ dence born of ignorance, decides he can do two men’s work. One thing that’s com­ ing out ofthe experience is a greater appreciation for Ab Mason. And since it’s hard to turn our thoughts right now to less prosaic matters, we’d like to make this a sort ofAb Mason column, in tribute to the unsung artisan who has been largely responsible for the mechanical creation of this newspaper the last cou­ ple of thousand issues. Ab was bom in Kalamo, a bit over 60 years ago, but has lived in Nashville ever since he was a broth of a boy. He graduated from Nashville High School in 1905 and was, according to classmates Dent McDerby and Carl Reynolds, one of the two most brilliant in his class. The other, they say, was Aurie J. Dean. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm After graduation Ab got a We stock a complete line of... JOIN THE 2020 CENSUS TEAM APPLY ONLINE! • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies I WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. 2020census.gov/jobs Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY 2020 Census jobs provide: Great Pay • Flexible Hours • Weekly Pay • Paid Training Estimates Available For more information or help applying, please call 1-855-JOB-2020 Federal Relay Service: (517) 726-0088 1-800-877-8339 TTY/ASCII 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE www.gsa.gov/fedrelay The U.S. Census Bureau Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 5 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa for the Ghosters, until the they sold to us in the summer of 1941. Before we bought the News, Len Feighner told us about Ab Mason, adding that we should make every effort to keep him. We not only came to agree with the wis­ dom of that advice, but also concluded that Len Feighner’s thumbnail description ofAb, as a print­ er and as a person, was very accurate and fitting. Here, roughly, is what he had to say: Ab Mason, he said, is not only a first class all-around printer, but also the most conscientious and faithful helper a publisher could hope to find. He is a droll, even dispositioned fellow who likes to hunt and fish and who is the best shot and the most skillful fisherman in town. He also has the reputa­ tion ofbeing the best billiard player in these parts. On that recommendation we did our best to persuade Ab to stay on, and have never been sorry. We’ve often thought that he has more of that indefinable sense of responsibility and loyalty LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent's Trust Estate Ken­ neth N. Sparks (“Decedent”) Date of Decedent's Birth: August 7,1932 Name of Trust: Kenneth N. Sparks Trust dated October 22,1986 NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent, Kenneth N. Sparks died May 19, 2016. There is no personal rep­ resentative of Decedent's estate to whom Letters of Authority have been issued. Creditors of Dece­ dent are notified that all claims against the Decedent, Decedent's estate, and/or Decedent's trust(s) will be forever barred unless pre­ sented to Trustee, Attorney David G. Coleman at 624 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Mi 48933 (517) 267-9950 within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: November 2, 2019. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Decedent’s Trust Estate Joyce A. Sparks (“Decedenf’) Date of Decedent’s Birth: April 11, 1932 Name of Trust: Joyce A. Sparks Trust dated October 22,1986 NO­ TICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent, Joyce A. Sparks died April 1,2019. There is no personal representa­ tive of Decedent’s estate to whom Letters of Authority have been is­ sued. Creditors of Decedent are notified that all claims against the Decedent, Decedent's estate, and/ or Decedent's trust(s) will be for­ ever barred unless presented to Trustee, Attorney David G Cole­ man at 624 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 267-9950 within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Date: November 2nd, 2019. needed to get out a good newspaper on time than we personally possess. We Continued next page LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the at­ torney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judi­ cature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6, 2020. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Judy D. Burchett, unmarried, to PNC Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated August 5, 2015 and recorded August 18, 2015 in instrument Number 2015-008008 Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twen­ ty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight and 59/100 Dollars ($23,248.59), including interest at 6.49% 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 FEBRUARY 6, 2020. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: LOT #10 OF HOLIDAY SUB-DI­ VISION ORANGEVILLE AND YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECORD­ ED PLAT. TOGETHER WITH RIGHT OF WAY ON WOODLAND DRIVE AND ENGLAND ROAD OF SAID PLAT AND ACROSS OUTLOTS A AND B AND GRAND VIEW DRIVE OF ROBERT EN­ GLAND PLAT TO GUN LAKE.. Also subject to the restrictions recorded on said Robert England Plat. 3912 England Drive, Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 The redemption period shall be b months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the re­ demption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. 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: January 4,2020 File No. 19-008819 firm Name: Orians PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (01-04)(01-25) 135137 FORECLOSURE NOTICE IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR TWELVE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mort­ gage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jay Dee Miller and Penny Jo Miller, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp­ Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2009, and recorded on February 5, 2009, as Document Number: 20090205-0001066, 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: 2014-010835, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Ninety-Two and 36/100 ($90,092.36) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01 00 PM on February 6, 2020 Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: The part of the west fractional half of the northwest fractional quarter of section 19, town 2 north, range 10 west, Or­ angeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commenc­ ing at northwest comer of said section; thence south 00 degrees 16 minutes 07 seconds east 330.00 feet along the west line of said section to place of begin­ ning; thence south 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds east 1165.13 feet parallel with the north line of said northwest quarter; thence south 00 degrees 26 minutes 06 seconds east 375.01 feet along the east line of said west half, northwest quarter, thence north 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 sec­ onds west 1166.22 feet; thence north 00 degrees 16 minutes 07 seconds west 375.00 feet along the west line of said section to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 7077 BOYSEN ROAD, SHELBYVILLE, Ml 49344 If the property is eventually sold at fore­ closure sale, the redemption pe­ riod will be 6.00 months from the date of sale unless the property is abandoned or used for agricul­ tural purposes. If the property is determined abandoned in accor­ dance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the prop­ erty is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursu­ ant to MCL 600.3240, the redemp­ tion period is 1 year. Pursuant to MCL 600.3278, if the property is sold at a foreclosure sale, the borrowers) will be held responsible to the person who buys the prop­ erty at the mortgage foreclosure sale or to the mortgage holder for damaging the property during the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 4, 2020 Randall S. Miller & Associ­ ates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 17MI00795-2 (01-04)(01-25) 135166 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 4,2020 — Page 7 From previous page SS L ss 45? ***# **«< . til ata» 'ls4sf,Ws E fce WaiSipi 51 jfe liltysfaki 1 JiKUStirt JBtSWWtW nUtipsWtf Sijh ■jufctE jjjwrM 'site? $»»»<& I I I siiii; if a? fex ' sometimes feel the News really belongs to him, and that we are a newcomer merely privileged to help run it. In short, Ab Mason is an important living part of the Nashville News... Ab is a tall, lanky man, inclined to be rather quiet, but when you get to talking to him you find him one of the best informed individuals in this town. He is only a fair inferior to Webster as an authority on spelling and his store ofknowledge on eveiything from pressroom prob­ lems to postal regulations is amazing. When this rather ancient typesetting machine acts up, Ab knows how to soothe and control it with loving cuss words. When public relations upsets make us think of chucking it all and leaving town, his rare, infectious grin and gruff advice make big problems seem insignificant. We couldn’t very well say any of this when we were sticking the typed copy on the hook for him to set in type, but as we sit here at Ab’s machine, with time to think, between the composition of one labored line after another, it seems a golden opportunity to express what we have felt these many years for Ab Mason. He is one of those rare jewels of the old school; one in a million. Without him the News office isn’t what it should be. So, please god, let him be back in a couple of weeks. This....$(?!!machine doesn’t run right for anyone else. (The following article appeared more than three yeas later, at the time of Ab Mason’s death.) Oct. 25,1956 - It is late at night and we have been sit­ ting at the typewriter a long time, thinking of Ab Mason. The front page story of his death is set in type, proof­ read and corrected, but it isn’t somehow, enough. We tried to make it the simple sort of story Ab would have wanted, but if he were still around the comer in the composing room, he likely would pull the copy off the hook, read it over and growl that it was too flowery. There are many fine things we could write with truth and sincerity about Ab, but one thing that stands out above all others was his loyalty to Clarence O. “Ab:” Mason was one of those rare jew­ els of the old school, one in a million, said his boss, Nashville News editor-publisher Donald Hinderliter. Not only was Ab the most conscientious and faithful helper a publisher could hope to find, he was “more intelligent, better read, and better versed in i every phase of the newspaper business than hundreds of individuals who smugly call themselves newspaper editors.” During his 48 years with The News, it was Ab, more than any other individual, who was responsible for the continued publication fo Nashville’s newspaper, noted Hinderliter in Mason’s obituary. the Nashville News. Of course that adds up to loyalty to the newspaper publisher as well, but with Ab there was a special feeling for the newspaper itself that was deeper than anything involv­ ing just a job. For close to half a century he played a major role in producing the weekly issues of this newspaper and, at least to us, he was more a part of The News than the type-setting machine he operated so smoothly, or the big press on which the paper is printed. It is completely typical of Ab that he thought of the problems of press day even in those last days when he was dying. Last Saturday he told his wife, Mary, “Ifsome­ thing should happen over this weekend, don’t have the funeral until after Don gets the paper out Wednesday.” Business Services Business Services BUYING ALL HARD­ WOODS: Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar. Call for pricing. Will buy single Wal­ nut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING SEAMLESS gutter. 50 colors, free estimates. Since 1959 (269)945-0004. www.bleameaves.com GUTTER LEAF GUARD: We install several styles of leafprotection for your gutter & downspout system, one for every problem & budget. Before you sign a high priced contract with the big city firms, get a price from us. We've served this area since 1959. BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING (269)945-0004. ~ Help Wanted STABLE HAND POSITION­ Looking for someone with experience with horses. 269207-4218 or zlpowell@yahoo. com. Automotive 03 HONDA PILOT, leather, good condition inside, needs motor. Asking $1,500 OBO. 269-838-6590. In his younger days, Ab Mason (third from left in this circa-1910 photo) played trombone, trumpet and baritone in a local band, some members of which are seen here. He also was an outstanding baseball player, the best billiard player in the community, and mighty close to being the best fisherman and hunter. He was salutatorian of Nashville’s Class of 1905. From left are Elton Clifford, Edwin Kane, Ab Mason, Bill Ackett, Kent Nelson, Frank “Shorty” Purchis, Carl Lentz, Tom Copeland, Herbie Walrath and Guy Hummel. She had to promise before he would drop the subject. And so funeral services are to be held Wednesday afternoon, after the paper is printed. We worked with Ab for 15 years. We hunted and fished with him. We loved him like an older brother, or perhaps more like an extra special uncle. Many ofyou who saw him walking along the street with his Indian-like gait, shoulders hunched and hands in pockets, perhaps thought him just another printer who worked at the News office. He was more intelligent, bet­ ter read, and better versed in every phase of the newspa­ per business than hundreds of individuals who smugly thought themselves newspa­ per editors. Incidentally, he was the supreme authority on spell­ ing, and the only times he dug out the big dictionary were when it became neces­ sary to prove he was right and we were wrong. Only once, back during the war, did we ever turn the tables. Behind his seemingly gruff manner, Ab had a gen­ tle sensitive nature that many people never suspected. It used to worry us that he hadn’t much to say. Every work day morning we would say “Good morning,” and he would reply “Yeah.” You could tell by the tone and the amount of drawl just how he felt, and whether things were going good or bad. We’ve missed that dubi­ ous morning greeting since April, and the News office hasn’t been the same. Even after he was gone we could sort of feel his presence around the the back room, and oddly we still do. Every type case bears his finger­ prints, his shadow seems to be etched on the wall back of the Intertype, where he sat for so many years. ■C Ab Mason is lying peace­ fully in his casket in the liv­ ing room of his home, as he wanted it. Tomorrow after­ noon they’ll take him to the funeral home for a brief ser­ vice, and then to Lakeview Cemetery. Those nightmar­ ish months of suffering are over, and now, somehow, it seems he has come happily back to the News office. You won’t see him making up the press, but his presence will be here, at least so far as we are concerned. We’ll imagine we hear his favorite expressions when a galley of type is pied, or something goes wrong with the folder. Right now we can hear him say, “What are you going to do - work all night?” No, Abbie, we’re going home now. Good night - and goodbye. Crystal Flash / FUELS ON THE MOVE propane | diesel | gasoline I lubricants Our dependable team will do whatever it takes to safely deliver fuel oil and premium diesel to your home, farm or business all year long. We’re local, loyal and 100% employee-owned. 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Tuesday, Jan.7 Fiesta lime chicken, cilantro brown rice, fiesta com, diced carrots, orange. Wednesday, Jan. 8 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, cauliflower, buttered peas, banana. Thursday, Jan. 9 Sweet & sour chicken, brown rice, Oriental blend vegetables, diced carrots, apple. Friday, Jan. 10 Hamburger, com, broccoli, bun, applesauce. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 6 Hastings: Card Program 9-11 am.; TV String 10:30 am.; Painting Group 1 pm. Delton: Walking 11 am.-l pm.; BP Checks. Woodland: ACDetco va “ VCvOiM VIPrLLEE TI EE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for Card Games. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. H,WJ4 Reminiscence. Tuesday, Jan. 7 - Hastings: WWI Bowling 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 am.; BP Check 10:30 am.; Massage 10:30 am.-noon; Train Your Brain 1 pm. Nashville: Dominoes 11 a.m.. Wednesday, Jan. 8 Hastings: Card Making 9-11 am.; Euchre 12:30-3 pm.; Parkinson’s Support 5 pm. Delton: Walking 11 am.-l pm. Woodland: Card Games 11 am.. 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This month, the benefi­ ciary is Blake Griffin, an employee of the Village of Vermontville maintenance crew since November 2017, and a longtime farm- er in the area. He is also well-known for the Percheron horses he uses for wagon rides at various events. Griffin fell from the roof of his wood burner and broke his back in three places. He has no insur­ ance. The church will host a breakfast from 8 to 10 am. on Jan. 11. All of the money donat­ ed will go directly to Griffin for medical expenses. The menu includes bis­ cuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, pancakes and Texas toast. Vermontville joins Great Michigan Read Residents in the to read, discuss and learn Vermontville community are from the book, and that it invited to join in reading and will increase opportunities discussing “What the Eyes for civil discourse on topics Don’t See.” ranging from water quality The book is an account by and access to environmental Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha of justice and the intersection of her discovery that Flint’s humanities and science. children were being poisoned “Dr. Mona Hannaby lead leaching into the Attisha’s willingness to fight city’s drinking water. for children and tirelessly The book is Michigan advocate for change in and Humanities’ choice for the beyond Michigan will have 2019-20 Great Michigan readers cheering as she fol­ Read, Read, and Vermontville lows the science and her Township Library is partner­ young patients’ experiences ing with Michigan to uncover one of the state’s Humanities to distribute free worst public-health catastro­ books and supporting educa­ phes,” Kasprzycki said. tional materials in Hanna-Attisha is the Vermontville. Everyone who founder and director of the reads the book is invited to Michigan State University their regular book discussion and Hurley Children’s meeting at 6 pm. Jan. 21 in Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative, an innova­ the library. The Great Michigan Read tive and model public health aims to connect Michigan program in Flint. Currently residents by deepening read­ an associate professor of ers’ understanding of our pediatrics and human devel­ state, our society and our opment at the MSU College humanity. A statewide panel of Human Medicine, she has of teachers, librarians, com­ been named one of Time munity leaders and book lov­ magazine’s 100 Most ers selects the Great Michigan Influential People in the Read every two years. World for her role in uncov­ Shelly Hendrick ering the Flint water crisis Kasprzycki, Michigan and leading recovery efforts. Humanities president and She was one of the first to CEO, says she hopes “What question if lead was leaching the Eyes Don’t See” will from the city’s water pipes encourage Michigan citizens after an emergency manager switched the city’s water supply to the Flint River in 2014. She also is committed to increasing literacy in Flint and elsewhere. Hanna-Attisha said she was honored to have “What the Eyes Don’t See” chosen for the 2019-20 Great Michigan Read, and said the concepts of place and history are critically important to her book. “From the resistance ofthe Flint sit-down strikers to the reign of demagogue Charles Coughlin, Michigan’s DNA is full ofhistory - some good and some bad and some shared and some hidden which we must understand in order to address our pres­ ent-day challenges,” she said. “Like so many Michiganders, my story is an immigrant story. It was critical to share this part of the story in this memoir because it informs how I see the world and the work that I am privileged to do.” The 2019-20 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, state­ wide, and local partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and The Meijer Foundation. ACTIVATE ACTIVATE BARRY COUNTY YOUR HOMETOWN PROJECT HEADQUARTERS! PREMIUM GRADE WOOD FUEL PELLETS 100% WOOD The World Leader In Specialty Building Products. EasyHeat VINYL SIDING “Innovation is our most valuable asset" USG DRYWALL OAK, PINE MOLDIN FJaRBOR- ARMSTRONG CEILINGC?3 TILE \A> DRY MIX CRETE CABINETS PLYWOOD-LUMBER Wi amMwtcal CaMnatrnahB. 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January 11.2020 Public absent from Vermontville public hearing Lake Froncheck Staff Writer There was one subject on the agenda of the Vermontville Village Council public hearing Thursday night. But, as Bruce Pindzia and Leah Bectel from Flcis & VandenBrink engineering firm set up their water sys­ tem improvement presenta­ tion and the board members took their seats, it became clear that no public in the audience. For some board members, the public’s decision not to attend the hearing sent a message of confidence in the board’s decision-making. Even in the absence of an audience, the hearing pro­ ceeded with Pindzia giving his presentation, explaining the* proposed water system upgrades in the U.S. Department of Agricultural Rural Development project for improvements to the vil­ lage of Vermontville The project will include water main upgrades and improvements, water tower replacement and associated “This is very important to the well-being of our community. It seems like a lot money and the residents have been upset about their water bills being raised, but this was the intent for that money." Becky Austin roadwork. The estimated project cost will be $3.7 mil­ lion, and construction will not begin until 2021. "This is not going to be a small project,” village President Jason Sheridan said. "It’s a process and you guys (Bectel and Pindzia) will be with us each step and we’ll do the very best that we can. I think it’s a great thing that we’re doing it.” Pindzia estimated that the water tower’s replacement will take the most amount of time because the entire struc­ ture has to be taken down. Additionally, the new tow­ er's tank will be twice the size uf the cvm.nl one. “Clean water for every­ one,” trustee Ira Flowers said following the hearing. “We’re investing in our infrastructure ” added trustee Kimberly Kenyon. Based on Vermontville’s median household income, the village is eligible for a grant that will pay for up to 45 percent of the project costs. "That is a maximum amount that is not guaranteed by any stretch of the imagi­ nation,” Pindzia said. “We intend to go for the maxi­ mum amount possible. Nothing is a sure thing, but this is the direction we’re moving in.” Bectel said there are three separate interest rates when it comes to the grant funds. “There are the regular folks who are doing great.” she said. “There is the inter­ mediate rate and a poverty rate. You guys aren’t techni­ cally at the poverty rate; your median household income is $39,860. “You’ll get a better inter­ est rate, but it won’t be the lowest interest rate.” Bectel added that, because the village has been raising water rates in recent years, the USDA will be more like­ ly to give them a better grant because residents are already paying a fair amount for their water. “This is very important to the well-being of our com­ munity," trustee Becky Austin said. “It seems like a lot money and the residents have been upset about their water bills being raised, but this was the intent for that money." Vermontville Department of Public Works Superintendent Chris Rumsey said they are cur­ rently waiting for an environ­ mental report to come back Under the proposed upgrades, the Vermontville water tower would be torn down and reconstructed with a tank See HEARING, page 3 double the size of the current one. Nashville prepares for infrastructure grant application Superintendent Katherine Bertolini talks with sixth-grade math teacher Julia Mocere. Maplewood welcomes new teachers Thy'lor Owens Staff Writer Maplewood has three new teachers teaching fifth- and sixth-grade math and English this semester. Fifth-grade math teacher Amy Eaton has been teach­ ing for 10 years, and comes to Maple Valley from a oneroom schoolhouse in Ionia. She taught kindergarten through sixth grade there. although she started out in larger districts in Florida and the Grand Rapids area. Though being a one-room schoolteacher was a lot of work. Eaton said she prefers smaller districts. “I think you can build bet­ ter relationships ” Eaton said. She grew up in the Lake Odessa area and attended Lakewood Public Schools. “1 wanted to be a teacher since 1 was 3,” Eaton said. Her mother was a teacher and Eaton would play “school” using her mother’s curriculum and her own stuffed animals. “It just always stuck with me.” New sixth-grade math teacher Julia Mocere also is the daughter of a teacher. Originally from Muskegon, Mocere recently graduated from Alma College. Both Mocere and Eaton agree, to get students inter­ ested in math, they have to relate it to the kids* lives. Mocere is currently teach­ ing percentages, and said she tells the students about calcu­ lating the cost of groceries. She acknowledged that See TEACHERS, page 4 Taylor Owens Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council decided to move ahead with a grant applica­ tion for between $500,000 and $1.7 million for infra­ structure projects during a meeting Thursday. Nashville Department of Public Works Director Scott Decker said the deadline for the Infrastructure and Resiliency grant through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is Feb. 14. The village is eligible for the grant because of steps it has taken to become a Redevelopment Ready Community, but it must sub­ mit a capital improvement plan to receive the grant. Decker said the village already has a capital improve­ ment plan for infrastructure, but it needs to be updated and approved by the village coun­ cil. "We've got a lot of needs for improvements and, if the money's out there, we need to take advantage of it,” Decker said. “If the council wishes. I'd be more than willing to put this together.” "Absolutely,” replied council president Mike Kenyon. See GRANT, page 4 In This Issue • DECA stude nts make state finals • Putnam library has tote bags, puzzle challenge and more • Eaton County switches to rolling renewal dates for dog licenses • Lions win thriller as Lakewood coach reaches milestone �Page 2 — Just Say 'A* Advertised in the Mapte Valley News' Saturday. January 11.2020 DECA students headed to state finals Taylor Owens Staff Writer Seven DECA students will compete for medals in busi­ ness acumen in Detroit this March. The Maple Valley DECA club attended a district com­ petition at Kalamazoo Valley Community College Dec. 19. just before the Christmas break. Students took tests related to their specific fields and. in front of judges, performed role-play situations based on how they would make busi­ ness decisions. The two students with the highest combined test and role-play scores qualified for the DECA State Conference in March. Qualifying were: Kay Bansemer and Adam Finkler for apparel and accessories marketing, Blake Joppie for automotive services market­ ing, Ashalee Ehlers in entre­ preneurship series, Ben Benedict in food marketing and Logan Boldrey and Duncan Seume in sports and entertainment marketing. Students who received medals for high test scores were: Zachary Seaton, Garry Prcisman and Jessica Steury. DECA, which stands for Distributive Education Clubs of America, is an association of marketing students that encourages the development of business and leadership skills through academic con­ ferences and competitions. Kay Bansemer and Adam Finkler were the top stuLogan Boldrey and Duncan Seume received medals for their placement in sports and entertainment market- dents in apparel and accessories marketing. (Photos provided) ing. Nashville Baptists donate $20,000 to Gideons Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Jan. 13 Alaskan stuffed salmon w/ dill sauce, buttered peas, sweet potatoes, sliced pears. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Grilled chicken breast sandwich, broccoli cheddar soup, crackers, apple. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, mixed vegetables, orange. Thursday, Jan. 16 Chicken cordon bleu, roasted red potatoes, corn, fruited jello. Friday, Jan. 17 Swiss steak, mashed red potatoes & gravy, seasoned Brussels sprouts, banana. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Jan. 13 Alaskan stuffed salmon w/ dill sauce, buttered peas, sweet potatoes, pear. Tuesday, Jan. 14 Grilled chicken breast, brown & wild rice, roasted red potatoes, Italian blend vegetables, apple. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Turkey meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, mixed vegetables, banana. Thursday, Jan. 16 Chicken cordon bleu, roasted red potatoes, corn, mixed fruit cup. Friday, Jan. 17 Swiss steak, mashed red potatoes & gravy, seasoned Brussels sprouts, orange. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 13 Hastings: Card Program 9-11 a.m.; Tech Monday by appt.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Delton: Walking 11 a.m.-l p.m. Woodland: Card Games. Nashville: Dominoes 11 a.m. H,W,N Reminiscence. Thornapple Valley VFW Post 8260 304 South State St., Nashville, Ml 49073 BREAKFAST Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. ftami District I 14 Hastings: WWI Bowling 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Train Your Brain 1 p.m. Nashville: Dominoes 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 Hastings: Card Making 9-11 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-3 p.m. Delton: Walking 11 a.m.-l p.m. Woodland: Card Games 11 a.m.. Nashville: Dominoes 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m.; Alzh. Caregiver support 3:30 p.m. Nashville: TV Time; Dominoes 11 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Walking 11 a.m.-l p.m. 17 Friday, Jan. injfdWSlilt i^torcgisleiforll KiaaUtwte ■tfiurnkwili dfalittwf,& p. Wednesday, fefeislimild, ■Itmlb) ft’lhettay lilt wk mi jnRifito illtSjjii atnwlw hkinii Mkm cHysi, The Nashville Baptist Church presents a check to The Gideons International. From Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; left are: Senior Pastor Lester DeGroot, Larry Neil, Youth Pastor Eric Lam.phere, Bingo 9:30 a.m.; Iron Rails Assistant Pastor Deano Lamphere and L,owell Knapp,. 10:30 a.m.; Matter of Balance 1:30-3:30 p.m. Woodland: Card Games 11 a.m. Nashville: Dominoes 11 a.m. Taylor Owens StaffWriter The Nashville Baptist Church made its largest donation yet to The Gideons J o Lei s Diner FREE DEUVERY International: $23,052.71. “I was hoping to get $10,000,” church Pastor Lester DeGroot said. “I had no idea idea in the foggiest that we would raise $20,000.” The church spends every December raising money for The Gideons International, which provides free Bibles to people around the world. “Every dime we raise goes to buy a Bible, that’s why our people are so generous and so wonderful,” DeGroot said. Church Secretary Lisa Guernsey said The Gideons International recently told the church it was one of the top donors in the country. “That is saying something for this tiny community and our people at Nashville Baptist Church,” Guernsey said. OUTDOOR SERVICES COMPANY Bacon, sausage, biscuits and sausage gravy, juice, coffee, milk, hot tea. Pancakes and French toast to order. FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS ONLY 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. 5 mile radius Adults: $8.00 Kids 12 and under: $4.00; 5 and under FREE. 174 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE 517-208-0044 Menu rjkM Looking for energetic, dependable WINTER HOURS: Su-M 8a-2p Tu-Sa 8a-8p P1W? &»DeSS§RI5, hard working full-time employee. Must have a valid driver’s license. Call 269-953-7452 C’h �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 11,2020 — Page 3 HEARING, continued from page 1 Bruce Pindzia with Fleis & VandenBrink engineering firm explains the water sys­ tems project to the Vermontville Village board. Also, during the 20-minute hearing, there was dis­ cussion about the new vil­ lage well no longer being a part of the upgrade project. before they can submit their project application. After the application is submitted, there will be a 60- to 90-day wait before a response. Pindzia said he and his team are still evaluating the potential for a new well for Vermontville, but they cur­ rently are of the opinion that Putnam library has tote bags puzzle challenge and more Putnam District Library is offering patrons the opportu­ nity to register for the upcom­ ing reusable tote bag project. All materials will be provid­ ed for the event, from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15. Seating is limited, and spots can be reserved by calling or visiting the library. Little ones and their care­ givers are invited to Read with Me Storytime, from 11 ajn. to around noon Fridays. For the remaining dates this month, Jan. 17 and 24, chil­ dren will learn about colors and rhyming. Caregivers with early learners from newborns to preschoolers are invited to attend. Children will have the opportunity to listen and take part in interac­ tive stories with music and movement, create crafts and socialize. The library will bring back the mystery of the unknown with a puzzle challenge from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Teams will be given a 500-piece puzzle, but the image accompanying the puzzle will not be included. Each team will then try to complete as much ofthe puz­ zle as possible before time is up. The winning team mem- 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Phone: (517) 543-5488 FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St., 517-588-8415 REV. DAVID POOLE, PASTOR Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR PEGGY BAKER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. 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Main St. • 517.852.0313 Sunday School.................................. 10 a.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting..................................... 7 p.m. those water-quality issues because you’re pumping the same water.” Rumsey said that, rather than put $100,000 into put­ ting a new well in the same location, he would advise doing “some more home­ work and find a better loca­ tion for the well.” HAIR • NAILS • PRODUCT GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday: A.M. Worship..................................... 11 a.m. Evening Worship............................... . 6 p.m. already owned by the village. So their recommendation would be for the village to purchase new land for a new well. “Currently, the land we have that we could put a well on already has a well or two on it or it is too close to the buffer zone to the lagoon,” Rumsey said. “One of the other things we’re running into right now is Well 3 and 5 are having some water-quali­ ty issues. And, by us putting a new well in the same loca­ tion, you’re not going to fix a new well should come later as its own project. “Reason No. 1 being that it’s not recommended to put a new well next to an exist­ ing well for redundancy pur­ poses,” he said. “If you have a problem with one well and the backup well is immedi­ ately adjacent to it, it’s com­ mon for the problems to rep­ licate in the adjoining well. “It’s better to have them separated so the problems don’t multiply.” He added that a new well should not go on the land CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH ■fl/ bers will receive free video rentals and gift certificates toward buying books from the book sale; Anyone up for this challenge should call the library to sign up a team of three to four people. Individuals may call and be assigned to a team. Anyone with suggestions for future activities, speak­ ers, trainings or with a cre­ ative skill they would like to teach, may call the library, 517-852-9723, or email assistant director ofprograms Tracey Williams, twilliams@ putnamlib.org. Vermontville Department of Public Works Superintendent Chris Rumsey explains why a new well project was removed from the water system upgrades plan. MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship............................... 8:30 a.m 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) We seek to feed the hungry, . both spiritually and physically. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School .............. 10 A.M. Service... ........ 11:15 . Mickey Cousino Worship Service........................................... 11 P.M. Service... ................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY . Certified Lay Minister Sunday Evening Sendee................... 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Service............... 6:30 p.m. AWANA ............................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. Phone 616-765-5322 NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR JOE BENEDICT 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service Sunday School............................... 9:45 a.m. 11 a P.M. Service.................................................... 6 p Wed. Service................................................. 7 p Phone:(517)852-1783 PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE, Assistant Pastor e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR ERIC LAMPHERE, Youth Pastor QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Worship......................................... 11:15 a.m. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denomlnational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR RICH MITTERUNG 517-652-1580 517-231-3434 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday. January 11.2020 TEACHERS, continued from page 1 GRANT, continued from page 1---Decker said the grant can be used for water, storm w ater and some sewer system improvements. It also can help with road repairs when storm water work is done. But he added it cannot be used to replace water pipes in prepa­ ration for new lead pipe reg­ ulations expected from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. In other business: A special meeting to dis­ cuss the annual budget was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Kenyon announced the next regular meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 23 would have an agenda item to discuss whether the village would allow recreational marijuana businesses. Trustee Henry Felder said his neighbor spotted coyotes in the village, and the neigh­ bor’s cats were attacked. The council renewed a 30-year ordinance allowing Consumers Energy to per­ form maintenance on its infrastructure in the village. Nashville Police Chief Jason Sixberry reported the crime statistics for 2019. There were 377 citations, 100 arrests, 877 complaints, 19 citations for ordinances and 10 traffic crashes. Trustee Gary White report­ ed on a Department of Natural Resources grant workshop he attended. Trustees Steve Priddy and Page Headley were absent. County Commissioner Ben Geiger also was absent. Zoning Administrator Mike Norton reported on two complaints he is working on. One is a junk ordinance vio­ lation on Main Street, and the other involved people living inside a garage. Norton said both situations were bad enough he told the residents he would get Barry Eaton District Health Department involved if they were not dealt with quickly. Eaton County switches to rolling renewal dates for dog licenses The Eaton County Treasurer’s office staff is reminding local dog owners that county dog licensing is switching from a calendar-year renewal to renewal dates based on the pet’s rabies vaccination date. To help dog owners transi­ tion to the new systems, all 2019 licenses will be given amnesty until the 2020 rabies vaccination anniversary of the dog. For example, if a dog was vaccinated in May of2019, the 2019 dog license will be good through May 31. A license will not become delinquent until after the last Call any time for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-809-870-7995 day in the month in which the rabies vaccination anniversa­ ry expires. One- and three-year licens­ es are now available. A spe­ cial two-year license is being offered in 2020 to help those already a year into a threeyear vaccination. The trea­ surer’s office also is sending all licensed dog owners a renewal reminder prior to their license renewal dates. Dog licenses may be pur­ chased online at eatoncountytreasurer.org or by using a mail-in form available on the website. Licenses are also available at participating vet­ erinarian clinics, including Town and County Animal Hospital in Charlotte, Charlotte Veterinary Hospital, Snow Animal Health Care in Eaton Rapids or the Eaton County Humane Society in Olivet. The trea­ surer’s office in Charlotte also sells licenses Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 pm. To streamline operations, dog licenses will no longer be available in local town­ ship, city or village offices. This will allow the county treasurer’s office to maintain a countywide database so that renewal reminders and license updates can be mailed or emailed to all dog owners throughout the county. “The county’s old licens­ ing system was terribly out­ dated and inefficient,” Treasurer Robert Robinson said in a press release. “We’ve worked hard over the last several years to make dog licensing easy as possi­ ble for as many people as we can. Our online licensing, new three-year licenses, mail-in service and reminder notices will ramp up the level of service we provide to pet owners.” Every dollar from county dog licenses goes to support Eaton County Animal Control. More information can be found at eatoncountytreasurer.org. Sixth-grade English teacher Madeline Cole at her desk with a Central Michigan University flag, representing her alma mater. (Photos by Taylor Owens) today’s kids will grow up having a calculator, but stresses that the ability to do mental math is still import­ ant. Also a recent college grad­ uate is sixth-grade English teacher Madeline Cole. She finished her last semester at Central Michigan University this December. Cole went to school at Thomapple Kellogg, but she has family in the Maple Valley area. She likes teaching sixth grade because she said the students are “sponges” and need a good role model to help guide them at a critical point in their lives. “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, there’s no doubt about that,” Cole said. Cole didn’t like English until her senior year of high school, when she had a teach­ er who was able to convey a love of the subject to her. As a teacher herself, Cole hopes to inspire a love of English among students at a younger age. “I give them a lot of choice.” Eaton is teaching the posi­ tion previously held by Lori VanPatten and both Mocere and Eaton are taking over for long-term substitutes. 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(Photo by Brett Bremer) Brett Bremer Sports Editor Lakewood wrestling coach Bob Veitch remembers win number one as a thrilling Viking upset of Caledonia, with a couple big headlocks taking down state-ranked Fighting Scots nearly 40 years ago. Dual win number 799 came Wednesday evening as the Lakewood varsity wres­ tling team opened the second GLAC Quad of the season with a 72-6 win over Perry. Victory 800 soon followed as the Vikings defeated the Leslie Blackhawks 51-30. “It is like any program. If somebody stays at a program long enough and builds sta­ bility there is success,” Veitch said. “I don’t care what sport it is. I have been here long enough and had good kids, and we’ve been successful.” “He is a nervous wreck,” the Vikings current co-head coach Tony Harmer said of Veitch. “It doesn’t matter if we are wrestling the worst team, he always wants the best for the kids. That means all 14 that are wrestling, he wants them in the best posi­ tion to win to have a great experience.” Veitch entered the season third on the MHSAA list of all-time winningest wrestling coaches behind only Stevensville Lakeshore’s Bruce Bittenbender and Hudson’s Scott Marry. The Leslie Blackhawks came into this season as the Vikings’ top challengers for a conference crown. The Lakewood wrestlers, ranked fifth in the state in Division 3, are now 4-0 in GLAC duals. The Maple Valley grapplers were in the old gymna­ sium at Lakewood High School Wednesday too, and will finish off GLAC duals at home against the Vikings Jan. 29. The Lions faced the same foes the Vikings did Tuesday, falling 50-18 to Leslie before a tough 33-30 win over the Perry Ramblers. AJ Raymond scored a 2-0 win over the Lions at 171 Maple Valley’s Tristin Collins fights to try and hold down Perry’s Drake VanWormer during their 145-pound match at the GLAC Quad hosted by Lakewood Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) pounds against Leslie’s Nathaniel Courtney, getting a third-period reversal for the only points of the bout. Jesse Brumm scored a 14-8 deci­ sion against the Blackhawks’ Cannon Risner at 130 pounds for their team’s other win on the mat. Gage Ertman and Jordan Thorton at 103 pounds and 112 respectively, scored forfeit wins against Leslie for the Lions. In the end, the Lions’ dual with Perry came down to the 145-pound match where Tristin Collins needed a win to clinch the dual for Maple Valley. Collins had his ups and downs throughout the match with Drake VanWormer, but the two bat­ tled to a 4-4 stalemate through three periods. Neither wrestler was able to score in the initial overtime session, or either of the two tie-breaking rounds before a reversal by Collins in the ultimate tie-breaking round finally secured him and the Lion team the win. Raymond at 171 pounds had a pin for the Lions in the dual with the Ramblers, and Brumm and David HosackFrizzell each scored deci­ sions. Hosack-Frizzell’s came in overtime too, a 3-2 victory over Andrew McConnell at 189 pounds. Brumm bested Seth Grooms 8-2 at 135 pounds. Maple Valley got - forfeit wins by Ertman, Darlte Buttleman and Cody-Taylor in the dual. Taylor’s arm-rais­ ing at 152 pounds finished offthe three-point win for the Lions after Collins' victory. Improvements from one meet to next on MVHS mats Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Vikings were better Wednesday at Maple Valley High School than they were last Saturday. They were champs both days, The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team opened the Greater Lansing Activities Conference season by winning the conference jamboree hosted by the Lions Wednesday, outscoring the hosts 744.56 to 613.60 at the top of the standings. “The girls did a great job, certainly a better perfor­ mance than Saturday, but still some things that need to be cleaned up,” Viking head coach Kim Martin said. Lakewood had the top score of each round Wednesday, scoring a 230.40 in round one, a 207.46 in round two and a 306.70 in round three. The Maple Valley girls were improved in successive meets on their home mats as well, after placing sixth last Saturday at their own New Years Invitational Maple Valley narrowly edged Webberville for sec­ ond place at the GLAC jam­ boree Wednesday. The Webberville girls scored 608.30 points. Maple Valley was the only team other than Lakewood to score more than 200 points in round one, earning a score The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team performs during its New Year Invitational Saturday at MVHS. The Lions were sixth Saturday and followed that up with a runner-up finish at the first GLAC Jamboree of the season back at MVHS j Wednesday.- of201.60. A ten-point deduc­ tion in round two dropped the Lions down to a score of 162.50 in that round, and then they closed the day with a 24950 in round three. “Our focus after our invi­ tational was improve our jump scores in round one and round two while continuing to clean up the trouble areas in round three,” Lion head coach Sarah Huissen said. “We improved our jump score in round one so that was a positive start to the night. Round two was improved from the invita- PICTURE tional as we replaced our near-arm cartwheels with the heel stretch. The girls gave a great performance in each round and am so proud of all the hard work they are put­ ting in to improve our trou- Continued next page �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, January 11,2020 CHEER, continued from page 5 ble areas.” Webberville had a couple of deductions of its own, 16 points worth in round three, to drop it behind the Lions. Leslie was fourth with 593.44 points, ahead of Stockbridge 585.40 and Perry 537.90. “The girls did really well for their first time on the mat with a 736 total,” Lake wood coach Kim Martin said after her team’s win Saturday. Lakewood was about 20 points in front ofthe Hastings Saxons, taking the day’s championship with 736.28 points. Hastings was second overall in the six-team field finishing with a final score of 716.56. Lakewood won the invita­ tional by adding scores of 226.00 in round one and 300.70 in round three. The Vikings had the highest score of the day in each of those rounds. The Saxons’ Interstate-8 Athletic Conference rivals from Pennfield were third with 667.12 points, ahead of Sturgis 659.70, Webberville 64400 and Maple Valley 621.00. The Saxons were about a half point better than the Vikings in round two, out- OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Suppii WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner Jacinto said her team went into the day wanting to score over 700 overall for the day and throw back tucks in round two, among other scoring and performance goals. The round two back tucks, helped the Hastings girls score more than 200 points in round two for the first time in Jacinto’s six year’s leading the program. “We once had a 199.9, so breaking- 200 was a huge goal,” Jacinto said. The Hastings girls met their goal of 210 points in round one with a score of 220.50 and met their goal of 275 points in round three with a score of 716.56 in that final round. “We have really focused on jumps, precision, and overall impression. We want­ ed to come out with a lot of energy and really pump up the crowd,” Jacinto said of her team’s round one perfor­ mance. The Saxons’ -Interstate-8 Athletic Conference rivals from Pennfield were third with 667.12 points, ahead of Sturgis 659.70, Webberville 644.00 and Maple Valley 621.00. Pennfield put together point totals of 218.80 in Maple Valley came out of the opening quarter with the lead, but couldn’t fend offthe visiting Olivet Eagles as the night wore on Tuesday at Maple Valley High School. Olivet scored a 48-32 win over the Lion varsity girls’ basketball team, dropping the Maple Valley girls to 0-6 on the season so far. “We moved the ball early and attacked the basket, which allowed us to kick the ball out and attack again,” Lion head coach Landon Wilkes said. His girls led the Eagles 11-7 after one quarter. Olivet went on a 14-7 run in the second quarter, and stretched their lead throughout the sec­ ond half. “We had several careless turnovers on the press,” Wilkes said. “We got back better (on defense) but ifyou turn the ball over before half­ court it gets ugly.” Olivet scored 15 points in transition, and did most of its scoring inside the paint. Olivet pushed its lead to 21-18 at the half and had the lead in double figures in the third quarter before the Lions put together as little run to get back within nine before running out of gas. 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The Lions outscored Pennfield and Sturgis in round three, a pair ofteams that were above them in the overall final standings. “The team did an amazing job Saturday and I am so proud of their efforts, espe­ cially since we only have five girls on the mat,” Huissen said. “Our round one was pretty solid with the exception of some motion errors.” She said her team’s round two was the best she has seen from her team all season, but the Lions do get a penalty due to being one cheerleader short of the Division 4 requirement of six in round two. Huissen and her team were pleased to reach their goal of accomplishing three of the four choreography points by getting their OLE (one leg extension) in during the final round performance. “Round three was the highlight ofthe day. The girls love to perform the stunts in Lion ladies gain early lead , but Eagles rally for win EWING WELL DRILLING INC. • Residential • Commercial • Farm scoring them 209.96 to 20958, but both teams were pretty pleased with that round. The Lakewood ladies performed standing back tucks, a skill that they don’t typically attempt in the first meet of the season. Hastings was excited to perform its back tucks as well, and coach Linsey Jacinto said it was the first time the Saxon team has scored more than 200 points in round two since she took over the program. “Usually we are midway through the season before we put those in,” Martin said of her team’s back tucks. The Vikings had a 5.5 point edge on the Saxons after what the Viking coach called a “solid round one”, and then pulled away with what was the best round three of the day by a sizable margin. “Round three was good four our fist debut,” Martin said. “This round three is different than what we usual­ ly put out. We are not playing it safe this year. We are going a little outside of the box with stunting and creativity. We have a lot to clean up, but this is still very early in the season so we have a lot of time.” SOUTH OF JEFF DOBBIN’S hastingsI ON M-79 Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician Over 28 years experience 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE 9-2 in the final eight minutes. The Eagles got 15 points, four steals and 12 rebounds from Peyton Lehman and ten points from Miranda Barnes. Danae Feldpausch had eight deflections and five steals for the Eagle defense, which had four players with at least three steals on the night. Olivet improves its record to 3-3 with the win. MapleValley got 11 points five steals andeight , rebounds from Ashlyn Wilkes. Alison McGlocklin added seven points and Trista Medina scored six. “Unbelievable effort by the girls,” coach Wilkes said. “We have several things to clean up, but I believe these young ladies can do anything they set their mind to. We need to continue to work on our toughness both mentally and physically.” The Lions were scheduled to return to action at home against Perry last night. They will be on the road at Lakewood Monday and then host Lansing Wednesday. Catholic Maple Valley News PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Published by... 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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 • NEWSROOM • Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) • news@j-adgraphics.com Taylor Owens • taylor@j-adgraphics.com ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. this round,” Huissen said. Maple Valley and Lakewood were set to meet again last night as the Vikings hosted their own Lakewood made in the conditions of a certain Viking CheerFest. The next mortgage made by Jay Dee MillGLAC jamboree is Jan. 29 at er and Penny Jo Miller, husband Perry. and wife to Mortgage Electronic . Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2009, and recorded on February 5, 2009, as Document Number: 20090205-0001066, Barry Coun­ ty Records, said mortgage was assigned to Carrington Mortgage NOTICE Services, LLC by an Assignment Attention homeowner: If you are of Mortgage dated November 05, a military service member on active 2014 and recorded November duty, if your period of active duty 17, 2014 by Document Number: has concluded less than 90 days 2014-010835, on which mortgage ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the at- there is claimed to be due at the torney for the party foreclosing the date hereof the sum of Ninety mortgage at the telephone number Thousand Ninety-Two and 36/100 stated in this notice. ($90,092.36) including interest at Notice of foreclosure by adver- the rate of 4.25000% per annum. tisement Notice is given under Under the power of sale contained section 3212 of the revised judiin said mortgage and the statute cature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following in such case made and provided, mortgage will be foreclosed by a notice is hereby given that said sale of the mortgaged premises, mortgage will be foreclosed by a or some part of them, at a public sale of the mortgaged premises, auction sale to the highest bidder or some part of them, at public for cash or cashier’s check at the venue, at the place of holding the place of holding the circuit court in Circuit Court in said Barry County, Barry County, starting promptly at where the premises to be sold or 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6, 2020. The amount due on the mortgage some part of them are situated, may be greater on the day of the at 01:00 PM on February 6, 2020 sale. Placing the highest bid at Said premises are situated in the the sale does not automatically Township of Orangeville, Barry entitle the purchaser to free and County, Michigan, and are declear ownership of the property. A scribed as: The part of the west potential purchaser is encouraged fractional half of the northwest to contact the county register of fractional quarter of section 19, deeds office or a title insurance town 2 north, range 10 west, Or­ company, either of which may angeville Township, Barry County, charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the Michigan, described as commenc­ conditions of a mortgage made ing at northwest corner of said by Judy D. Burchett, unmarried, to section; thence south 00 degrees PNC Bank, National Association, 16 minutes 07 seconds east Mortgagee, dated August 5, 201,5 330.00 feet along the west line and recorded August 18, 2015 in of said section to place of begin­ Instrument Number 2015-008008 Barry County Records, Michigan. ning; thence south 89 degrees 54 Tdhtere his clafimtehd to be dufe Tat the minutes 25 seconds east 1165.13 date hereof the sum of Twen- feet parallel with the north line of ty-Three Thousand Two Hundred said northwest quarter; thence Forty-Eight and 59/100 Dollars south 00 degrees 26 minutes 06 ($23,248.59), including interest at seconds east 375.01 feet along 6.49% per annum. the east line of said west half, Under the power of sale con­ northwest quarter, thence north tained in said mortgage and the 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 sec­ statute in such case made and pro­ vided, notice is hereby given that onds west 1166.22 feet; thence LEGAL NOTICE said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ofthe 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 FEBRUARY 6, 2020. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County Michigan, and are described LOT #d1 0asO:F HOLIDAY SUB-DI­ VISION ORANGEVILLE AND YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECORDED PLAT. TOGETHER WITH RIGHT OF WAY ON WOODLAND DRIVE AND ENGLAND ROAD OF SAID PLAT AND ACROSS OUTLOTS A AND B AND GRAND VIEW DRIVE OF ROBERT ENGLAND PLAT TO GUN LAKE. Also subject to the restrictions recorded on said Robert England Plat. 3912 England Drive, Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 The redemption period shall be b months frorh 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. 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. 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If the prop­ erty is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes.prior to the date ofthe foreclosure sale pursu­ ant to MCL 600.3240, the redemp­ tion 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 rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 4, 2020 Randall S. Miller & Associ­ ates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - $:00 p.m. Case No. 17MI00795-2 (01-04)(01-25) 135166 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 11,2020 — Page 7 Lions * NN scorer or two after loss to Olivet look for another Hugheston Heckathom and Curtis Walker were both pretty good, but only one other Lion made a field goal Tuesday night as the Maple Valley varsity boys’ basket­ ball team fell 80-46 to Greater Lansing Activities Conference rival Olivet. Olivet built a 20-14 lead in the opening quarter and then pushed the advantage to 43-30 by the end of the first half. Lion head coach Ryan Nevins said his team struggled to shoot the ball from outside against the Eagles. Walker had 20 points and 12 rebounds and Heckathom had 12 points and seven boards. Coach Nevins liked the way his team worked the ball inside to them, and was also pleased with the way the Lions’ press worked at times against the Eagles. “The strength of our offense is our two big men,” Nevins said. “We will have to continue to work on get­ ting that third and fourth guy to help with our scoring. “Olivet did a really nice job offensively. They did a nice job of moving the ball and penetrating and passing to the open shooter. I felt like we were always on our heels and scrambling to the ball. They shot the ball better than they have all year.” The Eagles got 20 points and three steals from Kaden Smith and 20 points and three assists from Cam Webb. Smith and Webb com­ bined to hit nine three point­ ers in the ballgame. Hunter Hinken and Brayden Wine added ten points each, with Wine pulling down ten County board committee assignments decided &§$ S*1 *iN»« **'* ‘J* **" •?'%&*" ‘J*" ?«■&" 'Wi kuau ’»»wtr[(ata!| •j* ‘•Mm muimi). uimi).). SiJ JS*** lV 1(fi!ll'ia i‘2 Miffi #1®ff*« I 'Ilin I T>>। ska Wuw^ii igjfE (BSiMam i r» feirtrtfettN iiinSt slrtWfft.tra 51 & iWijaStniai kik: I tsSWiW 5E* *®M ,*,J* Id^Hiikiit rtUBfetta ttldipslIinM | jjEEj ieirt wWaMiM list* jiiltrt M l»9®ll!ltllW*’ i«' w*fmW efr? ^jjirtfsW »{SJJ ' fjjeWwh* h*” I' ot *L.f»iwl ** l » *;S * a«jjk' a« a«k' JJ; <&; I*f * •XX !!>!!> zV*>, & &*> . </ X «> The Barry County Board of Commissioners last week approved committee assign­ ments for individual com­ missioners for the coming year. Assignments are as fol­ lows: Howard District 1 www.facebook.com/ District7MSUE/ Parks and recreation commission meetings are to be determined. (The first meeting was at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at Charlton Park.) Gibson, Grievance board regarding bargaining agreements, meets as needed, in commissioners’ chambers. Transit board, meets at 9 a.m. the third Monday of each month in the Transit building training room. Barry Community Resource Network, meets at 11:45 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of even-number months at the Commission on Aging building (the December meeting will be the second Tuesday). Department of Human Services, meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday with the location rotating between Thomapple Manor and Department of Health and Human Services. Hastings Local Development Finance Authority, meets at 8 a.m. the third Wednesday at the Hastings City Hall. Mental Health Authority meets at 8 a.m. the second Thursday at the Barry County Community Mental Health Authority Building. David Jackson, District 3 Animal shelter advisory board, meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of odd-number months in the community room. Board of health, meets at 9:30 a.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at alternating sites. Board of public works, meets as needed in commissioners’ chambers. Brownfield redevelopment authority, meets as needed at the Tyden Center in Hastings. Economic development alliance, meets at 8 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month in the community room. Grievance board regarding bargaining agreements, meets as needed, in commissioners’ chambers. Joint planning alliance, meets at 5:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month in the Rutland Charter Township Hall. West Michigan Regional Planning board, see schedule at wmrpc.org. Dan Parker, District 2 Broadband expansion committee, see schedule with the Barry County Chamber of Commerce mibarry.com. Grievance board regarding bargaining agreements, meets as needed, in commissioners’ chambers. Middleville LDFA, see schedule. MSU Extension District 7 Advisory Council, see Jon Smelker, District 4 Airport commission, meets at 4:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month at the airport. Board of health, meets at 9:30 a.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at alternating sites. Board of public works, in meets as needed commissioners’ chambers. Central Dispatch Administration, meets at 2 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month at Central Dispatch, with alternate dates and times in May, October and December. Judicial council/security commission meets at noon the first Tuesday in the Courts and Law Building. Transit board, meets at 9 a.m. the third Monday of each month in the Transit building training room. Ben Geiger, District 5 Board of health, meets at 9:30 a.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at alternating sites. ASCET meets at 8:30 a.m. the fourth Monday in Grand Rapids. Jordan Lake Board meets as needed in Lake Odessa. Planning and zoning meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday in the community room. Solid waste oversight committee meets at 8:30 a.m. the second Friday in the health department. Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health Board meets at 9:30 a.m. the second Friday in Portage. Vivian Conner, District 7, July 21, Aug. 4, Aug. 18, Sept. 1, Sept. 15, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and Dec. 15. Unless otherwise posted, these meetings will take place at the courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings, in the commissioners’ chambers on the mezzanine. Anyone with questions may call County Administrator Michael Brown, 269-945-1284. These meetings are open to all. The county will provide with four business days’ notice to County Administrator Brown - any necessary and reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hear­ ing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being •considered at the meeting, to- Automotive 03 HONDA PILOT, leather, good condition inside, needs meets at 8:30 a.m. the second motor. Asking $1,500 OBO. Wednesday at the 269-838-6590. conservation district office. Business Services 7 dribble penetration and do a better job of recovering to our men when it does hap­ pen. We are getting closer. Right now we have focus on playing a complete 32 min­ utes. 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Conservation district County board sets meeting schedule for 2020 The Barry County Board of Commissioners will meet in its regular sessions at 9 a.m. Jan. 14, Jan. 28, Feb. 11, Feb. 25, March 10, March 24, April 14, April 28, May 12, June 9, June 23, July 14, July 28, Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 8, Sept. 22, Oct. 13 (annual meeting), Oct. 27, Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Dec. 8 and Dec. 22,. Commissioners scheduled one evening meeting this year. The May 26 meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Tentatively, the location for the meeting will be the Tyden Center in Hastings. The board’s committee of the whole meetings will begin at 9 a.m. Jan. 21, Feb. 4, Feb. 18, March 3, March 17, April 7, April 21, May 5, May 19, June 2, June 16, July rebounds. The Lions were slated to return to GLAC action last night at home against Perry. The Lions will host Lakewood Tuesday and then host Dansville Friday in the week ahead. “Our focus the next couple of weeks are to clean some things up on the defensive end of the floor,” Nevins said. “We need to eliminate individuals with disabilities. Only members of the board are given the floor to speak during these meetings - with some exceptions. Public comment time allows anyone who desires to speak a limited-time opportunity to express their views during the meeting. Any county offi­ cial or personnel, with the consent of the chairperson, may speak during the meet­ ing. Any person, with the consent of the chairperson and/or a majority of the board, may speak during the meeting. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 148-No. 3, January 18, 2020 School board members retain offices Taylor Owens StaffWriter The Maple Valley Board of Education unanimously re-elected officers to their posts during a meeting Monday. Brian Green will remain president; Andrea Montgomery, vice president; Kristen Miller, secretary; and Craig Lackscheide, treasurer. Montgomery also was elected representative to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Board of Directors, Justin Keiffer was elected represen­ tative to the Eaton County School Board Association and Kim Wilkes was elected as representative to the District School Improvement Team. Also during the meeting: • Keiffer reported that the physical facilities committee will meet with two compa­ nies to explore installing solar panels on school Superintendent Katherine Bertolini presents the Lion Pride Award to Maplewood After School Art Club volunteers (from left) Lois Hammonds, Mary Slag, Marilyn Frith Cindy Krolik and Judy Scott. Not pictured is Marge Wolff. Superintendent Katherine Bertolini shows off art of a tree in which each leaf is a thumbprint of a Maple Valley student. grounds. Keiffer said the ini­ tial pitch the committee received was that the panels could lower the schools* electricity costs an average of 25 percent each month, which would be a monthly See BOARD, page 6 Vermontville releases new financial policy Luke Froncheck Staff Writer Individuals who submit insufficient funds checks to the village of Vermontville will be fined $25. That’s the policy now. But there’s an addition to that penalty, which was approved by the village council Thursday night: If a person submits two insuffi- cient funds checks within a 12-month period the individ­ ual will no longer be able to submit a check to the village for 12 months after the date on the second check. Two members of the nine-person council, Ira Flowers and Sandra Hosey, were absent from the regular meeting Thursday night. The reasons for their absences was not given. The village also updated its financial portfolio policy by adding statements, includ­ ing a direction that the vil­ lage treasurer will “routinely monitor the contents of the portfolio, the available mar­ kets, and the relative values ofthe competing instruments and will adjust the portfolio accordingly.” The changes call for die treasurer to diversify the portfolio and to establish his or her own internal controls with annual review by an independent monitor. The treasurer also was directed to communicate any significant portfolio changes to the vil­ lage council. Financial institutions approved for use by the township are: Independent Bank, Highpoint Community Bank, Thomapple Credit Union, Michigan State University Credit Union, and Eaton Federal Bank. The council also approved Walker, Fluke, and Sheldon to perform a full audit in 2020. In other business: • During the streets,drains, and sidewalks report, village President Jason Sheridan said that the village was able to absorb the 3 to 4 inches of rain that fell last weekend. • Vermontville police activity in December includ­ ed 16 calls and one traffic stop. • The council also voted to remove the title of deputy clerk from village employee Judy Mohler so that the council can hire a deputy clerk who can work more hours. Mohler also works as the village utilities manager and deputy treasurer. • Village Clerk Kathy Joppie asked to reduce her working schedule to 18 hours a week to begin what she referred to as her “semi-re­ tirement.” • The village approved the spending $2,556 for water meters. • During his report, Department of Public Works Director Chris Rumsey said the village sewer system is running on one pump while the other one is in the shop. • The council went into executive session to discuss unspecified personnel issues. Rumsey was asked to join the council for the closed session. Because there was no place for the public to wait inside the Vermontville Community Center, mem­ bers of the public were told to leave. They had to wait outdoors during the closed session, which lasted 45 minutes. When the' council resumed its open meeting, no action was taken. In This Issue Decades’ is homecoming theme Winter homecoming is next week at Maple Valley. Prince and princess candidates are (from left) freshmen Jesse Deppe and Lydia Schilz, sophomores Cody Taylor and Haven Farr, juniors David Hosack-Frizzell and Ashlyn Wilkes and senior king and queen candidates Grant Mohler, Cameron Wells, Ben Benedict, Kaycie Schrader, Eli Nelson and Ryleigh Courtier. The class themes and colors are freshmen, 1960s, orange and yellow; sophomores, 1980s, blue and silver; juniors, 1950s, red and white; and seniors, 1920s, black and gold. Dress-up days will be pajama day Tuesday, class color Wednesday, decades Thursday, and spirit day Friday. The court will be crowned at halftime of the boys’ varsity basketball game against Leslie, which starts at 7 p.m. Lakewood boys score double-digit win at Valley Lions win one dual and many matches at Colon Tri Coffee with new police chief planned Jan. 28 Vikings win their invite, Lions fifth �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 18,2020 Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Jan. 20 All sites closed. No meal delivery. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday, Jan. 21 Baked pollock, brown & wild rice, roasted red potatoes, seasoned green beans, banana, Wednesday, Jan. 22 Turkey sandwich, soup of the day, tossed salad, crackers, sliced pears. Thursday, Jan. 23 Salisbury steak, baked potato, glazed carrots, while grain roll, ambrosia. Friday, Jan. 24 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, dinner roll, apple. Hearty Menu Monday, Jan. 20 All sites closed. No meal delivery. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday, Jan. 21 Tilapia, brown & wild rice, roasted red potatoes, seasoned green beans, pineapple cup. Wednesday, Jan. 22 Chili, baked potato, broccoli, saltines, banana. Thursday, Jan. 23 Salisbury steak, baked potato, glazed carrots, whole grain roll, grapes. Friday, Jan. 24 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, orange. Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 20 - COA Closed. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tuesday, Jan. 21 Hastins WWI Bowlin 9 Lego building and board games at Putnam Families may to attend Lego Night at Putnam District Library from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23. The library will have Lego games, 3-D theme patterns and mosaics for visitors to play with. Library staff will provide building challenges with varying levels of difficulty so all children will be able to participate. Teen Game Night returns from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday,, Jan. 30. Students in grades six through 12 are invited to engage in board games that entice logic and skill. Many classic board games will be available, as well as some new games. Light snacks will be served. More information is avail­ able by emailing Tracey Williams, assistant director a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Train Your Brain 1 pjn. Nashville: Dominoes 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 Hastings: Card Making 9-11 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-3 p.m. Delton: Walking 11 a.m.-l p.m. Woodland: Card Games 11 a.m.. Nashville: Dominoes 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 am.; TV Strings 10:30 a.m. Nashville: TV Time; Dominoes 11 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Walking 11 a.m.-l p.m. Jan. Friday, 24 Hastings: Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 9:30 a.m.; Iron Rails 10:30 am.; Matter 10:30 am.; Matter of of Balance 1:30-3:30 p.m. Woodland: Card Games 11 am. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Route 66 marks fifth anniversary Nashville Route 66 Business District recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. During a membership dinner at Grace Church Tuesday, Assistant Business Director Shauna Swantek (pictured) said the district’s 2020 goal is to strengthen relationships. Events planned this year include a Sandyland concert in the summer, the 20th anniversary of the Nashville car show, trick-or-treating and the Christmas parade. More information on the district, including how to be a community support partner, is available at nashvilleroute66bd@gmail.com. prOgramg gf-g meeting tlte HCCdS Of yOUHg StUdCHtS Dr. Katherine Bertolini Superintendent Greetings Maple Valley. I want to invite you to take the strategic planning survey to help us begin gathering more input from our community about expectations, hopes and thoughts regarding the direction we will be taking in the next five years. You can find the link on our Maple Valley Schools website under “Our district/ strategic plan” or go to surveymonkey .com/r/ MapleValley2020SP. One of the most consistent findings regarding school success for children relates to growth experiences before kindergarten. Reading, interactions with other children and struc tured and free play for physical and social developmentt are just a few of the things children need to be prepared for sucGET ALL cess. This advance preparation is receiving increased empha THE NEWS OF sis throughout the state as the third-grade reading law takes full effect this year. The state will begin retaining children BARRY COUNTY! who are not meeting state benchmarks for reading at the thirdSubscribe to the grade level. At Maple Valley, we are extremely fortunate to have multi­ Hastings Banner. ple opportunities for our children to develop and gain the Call 269-945-9554 of programs, twilliams@put- benefits of interactions with qualified teachers and other chilnamlib.org or calling 517- dren. Fuller Street Elementary houses four programs that for more information. 852-9723. benefit our children’s pre-kindergarten experiences. Fuller Street Elementary has both kindergarten and young 5s. The Young 5s classroom is under the direction of Nichole Hansen. She meets children where they are and accelerates their readiness for kindergarten. Children develop at their own pace, and this classroom allows students who are age appropriate for kindergarten to get the supplemental skills and academic support they need to be successful. Little Lions Preschool is a full-service, tuition-based pre­ school with provisions for children from infancy to age 4. A great point of pride is that all students who attended Little Lions last year were assessed as kindergarten ready. The cur­ riculum at Little Lions gives our students an excellent start for kindergarten. There is currently space available in this pro­ gram, and we encourage advance planning for summer and fall enrollments as well to help us ensure sufficient staffing to meet community needs. Email Jamie Richter, jrichter@mvs. AND kl2.mi.us, for more information. WINTER This year we launched an Early Childhood Special Education Classroom under the direction of Vai Hall. This HOURS: Jo Leis Diner FREE DELIVERY FRIDAYS SATURDAYS ONLY 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. 5 mile radius Su-M 8a-2p Tu-Sa 8a-8p 174 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE 517-208-0044 Homemade Breakfast, specialized program meets the needs of students who qualify for special education services in a self-contained classroom. All ofthese children benefit from our status as a Community Eligible Program school, which provides all meals at no cost to families. This is a significant savings for families and allows us to provide well-balanced, delicious food for our children. We are very proud of these Maple Valley programs that strive to meet children’s needs in every area of their develop­ ment. As a small district, this is an excellent system designed to ensure success for our students. Finally, we lease two classrooms to the Great Start Readiness Program. GSRP is a state-funded preschool pro­ gram for 4-year-old children and is administered by the Michigan Department of Education. The Eaton Regional Education Service Agency operates GSRP throughout Eaton County. School day GSRP class­ rooms are located in each district in the county, including Charlotte, Eaton Rapids, Grand Ledge, Maple Valley and Potterville. All children need to be 4 years old on or before Dec. 1 to qualify. Programs maintain a 1:8 ratio as required by the state and are run by highly qualified and certified teachers. Classes meet Monday through Thursday at all locations. It’s easy to enroll complete the free preschool application at eatonpreschool.org for more information. Currently the pro­ gram is full at 32 students in two classrooms. I invite everyone who reads this and has a presence in the life of a child to join us in helping them develop readiness for learning. Encouraging children to put down electronic devic­ es and engage in human interactions with stories, play and reading books will go a long way to making us a community that fosters the development of our children in pursuit oftheir learning. Thank you for making Maple Valley a child-cen­ tered place to grow and flourish. lunch, dinner & Desserts Digital TV Antennas Ceil Phone Boosters 517.846.0439 TV ANTENNA S TOWER INSTALLATION REPAIR & REMOVAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maple Valley News Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. 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Offer valid thru 1/31/20 • NEWSROOM • Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) • news@j-adgraphics.com Taylor Owens • taylor@j-adgraphics.com �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 18,2020 — Page 3 Highpoint Community Bank offering scholarship Local students named Highpoint Community Bank is offer­ and leadership qualities. Nancy Goodin, HCB marketing direc­ ing a scholarship for a high school senior planning to pursue a degree or certificate in finance or a finance-relat­ ed field. The scholarship is open to students attending Barry County Christian, Bellevue Community, Caledonia Community, Delton Kellogg, Hastings Area, Marshall Public, Maple Valley, Thomapple Kellogg or Wayland Union schools. Candidates must show promise J The award will provide $1,000 per year for up to four years. Funds will be paid directly to the college or university. To maintain qualification, students must attend full-time and earn a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Applications are due by April 10. “We are proud to be the financial partner for the KickStart to Career pro­ gram and are committed to providing financial literacy to our school districts” to Pensacola dean's list tor, said. “This scholarship is a contin­ ued commitment to helping students in our service area succeed with post-sec­ ondary education. We are aligning with the KickStart program by offering this scholarship to a student pursuing a cer­ tificate, associate’s degree or enrolling in a four-year program.” More information can be found at highpointcommunitybank.com. Dr. Troy Shoemaker, president of Pensacola Christian College, in Pensacola, Fla.) has announced students named to the dean’s list for aca­ demic achievement during the 2019 fall semester. To qualify, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Local students doing so included students from: Charlotte - Kyle Rivera. Hastings Callie Edmonds. 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Sunday School.......................................... 9:45 Morning Worship.......................................... 11 .Evening Worship 6 .Wednesday Family one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. Night Senrice......................................... 6:45 Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting................................................ 7 . Phone: (517) 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Sunday School.............................. 10:30 a.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Youth Groups, Bible Study (517)554-7267 11.00 a.m......................................... Fellowship REV. DAVID POOLE, PASTOR Phone (269) 963-7710 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church 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. 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DAVID HUSTWICK PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE Worship............................................ 9:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-588-8415 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship............................... 8:30 a.m (1/2 mile East ofM-66, We seek to feed the hungry, . both spiritually and physically. ........ 11:15 . Mickey Cousino ................ 6 . Sunday School .............. 10 A.M. Service.... P.M. Service.... PASTOR GEORGE GAY 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 Certified Lay Minister Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Phone 616-765-5322 Wed. 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Reflect quietly and ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Sunday School................................... 110 a.m. Local Church Schedule should do is to pause and ask for Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR DON ROSCOE 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.. .•................. 11 a.m. (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 18, 2020 Vikings wintheir invite, Lions fifth Viking CheerFest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley senior Aubrey Pintar performs during round two with the Lion Varsity cheer team at Friday’s (Jan. 10) Lakewood Viking CheerFest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Brett Bremer Sports Editor If the Vikings are going to earn a trip west to the DeltaPlex for the Division 3 State Finals at the end of the varsity competitive cheer season they have to be ready to get through the east next month - with a district tour­ nament at Frankenmuth and a regional tournament at Novi should they advance. With those goals for February and March, the months of November, December and January have been a little different for the 'Vikings. When coach Kim Martin and her team learned in early November that they’d be EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP SALES & SERVICE 4” TO 12” WELLS • Residential • Commercial • Farm We stock a complete line of... • Pumps • Tanks • Plastic & Steel Pipe • Other Well Supplies WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE - Now accepting MasterCard & Visa going through the eastern half of the state postseason tournament, the Vikings knew they’d have to have their back tucks in round two perfected and that round three was going to need a little more pizazz. Only the top four teams from each of the two regionals in each division qualify for the state finals each year. “The top teams are over there,” Lakewood head coach Kim Martin said. “You’ve got to play the game. You’ve got to do what they’re doing. Everything over there is visual, you move, you go, you don’t put stunts down and walk, you keep your flyer in the air. We knew we had to do that.” The Vikings put up pro­ gressively higher overall scores in three meets last week culminating in a 751.4200 at their Lakewood Viking CheerFest Friday, finishing tops among the five varsity teams competing. “This season has been going really well for us so far,” Lakewood junior flyer Jess Hawkins said. “We start­ ed in November, so we have had a lot of practice time. Our first competition wasn’t until January, so we had more time to perfect more difficult stunts and tumbling. That has really helped us get focused prepare. and Everyone has just been focused and on for competi­ tion days for the most part. Everybody doing their job when it needs to be done has been really helpfill for us.” A 230.8 in round one and a 216.120 in round two Friday were the Vikings’ highest scores of the season in those two opening rounds. The Vikings upped their round two score by nearly ten points from the Greater Lansing Activities Conference jamboree two nights earlier. 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The round three score for the Lions matched their sec­ ond best total ofthe season in that round, but the Lions were a tick behind where they had been the previous couple competitions in rounds one and two. Maple Valley was fifth overall as a team on the day. Lakewood closed the meet with a score of 304.5 in round three, just off the team’s best score of the sea­ son in that round where the program has increased the demands on flyers, bases and spotters alike this winter. “We don’t hit the ground very often (in round three),” Martin said. “We don’t put them down on the ground very often. They’re up prob­ ably two-thirds of the cheer, the flyers are off the ground. It’s a little more creative, and a little more visual than we have done in the past. We still want to add some stuffto Maple Valley teammates hold up flyer Elizabeth it that we’re capable of doing. They have got to clean Colyer during their round three routine Jan. 10 at the it up. The flyers have got to Lakewood Viking CheerFest. (Photo by Brett Bremer) do the same thing every time and the bases have got to keep their feet planted.” around what was happen­ “We have to throw them. Hawkins is in her third ing,” Hawkins said. “When We go over to the east and varsity season as a flyer, and they’re right in a row like we don’t have them, we’re said her freshman year she this they’rejust like, we have sunk. The girls know that,” recalls being up in the air for got to go. Ifyou mess up you Martin said. “They just have only three or four stunts have to get back on. It is to step up and they have to during a round three perfor­ more fast-paced and stress­ figure it out. The kicker is mance. ful.” when you get them at prac­ “Now every section we She said having a few tice, they’re fine. You put have a stunt going up and we competitions in a row last them out here and it’s men­ move with people in stunts week instead ofjust practice tal.” more,” Hawkins said. “Flyers after practice helped settle Mason had the second best just don’t hit the ground as her nerves as bit. Coach score at the five-team com­ often. It keeps the cheer Martin said this is the tough­ petition, finishing with going smoother and faster, est round three routine she 736.72 points. The Bulldogs and it is a little bit more dif­ has ever had her girls per­ were about nine points better ficult.” forming. than the Vikings in round If anything goes wrong, There is of course still three, but Lakewood had a there is no time between work to do in every round. more than 20-point lead stunts to settle nerves . or The VOkings had a couple heading into the last round. shaky muscles. missed back tucks in round Gobles was third with a “Before, when we had set two, but overall coach Martin score of 661.04, ahead of down, break, move into the said the skill was better than West Catholic 643.12 and next stunt, you got some time it had been earlier in the Maple Valley 578.70. to recoup and get your brain week. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, January 18,2020 — Page 5 Vikes take low-scoring affair with Lions Maple Valley junior Trista Medina flings a pass ahead during the Lions’ GLAC contest at Lakewood High School Monday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Brett Bremer Sports Editor Moments ofoffensive exe­ cution were few and far between Monday night. Lakewood and Maple Valley combined?,Tor just 14 points in the first half. Everyone was happy with the defense as the Vikings went into the halftime locker room leading 8-6. The Lakewood varsity ' girls’ basketball team man­ aged to settle down and real­ ly work an offensive set a couple times early in the fourth quarter, with Sophie Duits firing assists in from the wing to Ellie Possehn and | Kristine Possehn fori lay-ups I after good screens on the back side. The two buckets stretched a one-point Lakewood lead to five at the time and the Vikings held on from there for a 25-23 GLAC victory. “We need to be able to be patient enough for our best shot,” Lakewood head coach Kelly Meints said. “We had quite a few openings and available shots to take, and either we weren’t confident enough to take them or they weren’t falling, and then they weren’t rebounding.” “We finally slowed down enough and got set up and set some some solid backscreens there,” she added. “That finally opened up for us a little bit. We didn’t run that in the first half at all. That definitely helped give us a little kick-start, get the intensity up and luckily we were able to cany it through today.” With the Lions planning a Wednesday evening non-conference game, the schedule was adjusted to create the Monday match-up, giving fans the chance to see the girls at Lakewood High School Monday and the Lion and Viking boys at Maple Valley High School Tuesday evening (Jan. 14). Anja Kelley led the Vikings with seven points and Olivia Lang had six points as well as 13 rebounds with a monster effort on the glass. Lakewood was just 7-ofMaple Valley senior forward Kelsey Meyers looks to Lion freshman forward Cassie McCool fires up a short 19 at the free throw line on get a pass around Lakewood sophomore Maradith jump shot during her team’s GLAC bailgame at Lakewood the night. O’Gorman during their GLAC contest Monday at High School Monday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Six straight misses at the free throw line in the fourth Lakewood High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) quarter by the Vikings with Medina’s performance by Lansing Catholic 51-24 allowed the Maple Valley in the bailgame. Wednesday evening. Ashlyn girls to keep hanging around, Moore, a short jumper by in the situation we were in.” The Lions are now 0-9 on Wilkes had 17 points in the but the Lions had a couple Wilkes and another three The Lions will continue to the season. They were bested loss to the Cougars. shots bound off the rim and from Medina off an assist work on making better, couldn’t get a shot off in from Wilkes in transition that straight-line cuts, boxing out their last charge up the court made it 24-23 in favor of opponents and other little in the final seconds. Lakewood with a minute to things as the season moves Lakewood held a lead of go, and a Kelley free throw forward. as many as six points after with 2.6 seconds left in the “We don’t do all the little Sally Magoon, Associate Broker buckets in the paint by Lang game would turn out to be things that it is going to take and Haylee Marks to open the only point scored the rest to win basketball games,” 269-986-5737 the second half. The Lions of the way. coach Wilkes said. “We try to smagoonrealestate@gmail.com fought right back, taking a Lakewood moved to 4-4 rely on pure raw ability and one-point lead a couple of overall with the win Monday, that only goes so far. When 111 N. 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A couple free throws by don’t execute things like that Ellie Possehn extended the happen, and the last part of Viking lead to 24-17 with the game has absolutely zero four and a halfminutes left in to do with it. We don’t exe­ cute early, and we don’t the fourth quarter. The Lions inched back to make changes when we have to, things like that are going within a point though, get­ ting a free throw from Jiliann to happen. We put ourselves “Invite us in. We’ll bring RESULTS!” Weichert Areyour WINDOWS Changing Weather YOUR HOME? Durability Forum on jail, COA planned Wednesday A Barry County commu­ nity forum to discuss a potential millage election in August will begom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Thomapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Highway, Hastings. The public is invited to attend and take part in a discussion about the current state of the county jail and Commission on Aging buildings. 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Director and Sing Studios owner Sarah Vanderhoef said the show will bring a big city production level to the Maple Valley auditorium. “I think it’s going to knock people’s socks socks off, Vanderhoef said. “I’m deter­ mined we can put on every bit as good a show as Grand Rapids Civic [Theatre].” The show is scheduled for July 31, Aug. 1-2 and Aug. 7-9. More information is available at sing2studios@ gmail.com, by calling 517­ 231-4994 or by messaging the Sing Studios Facebook page. Help Wanted Business Services SUNNY CREST YOUTH RANCH, Sunfield, MI is host­ ing a Job Fair on Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 1pm4pm. Seeking full & part­ time youth care workers for neglected & abused boys ages 10-18. A positive attitude a must. $12.50-14.50 an hour. If interested call Wes VanDenburg 616-558-7464. 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PUBLIC HEARING The Village of Nashville will hold a Public Hearing on February 27th, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 203 N. Main. PURPOSE: To discuss the proposed budget for the 2020-2021 budget year. THE BUDGET BEING DISCUSSED IS BASED ON THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED FOR THE SUMMER OF 2020. The 2020-21 budget will be voted on during the regular Council Meeting to be held immediately after the Public Hearing. Property Tax Collection Vermontville Township Office, 120 East First Street, will be open to collectproperty taxes on: Thursday, January 30,1 pm to 4 pm. Saturday, February 1st, 9 am to 12 pm. Thursday, February 6th, 1 pm to 4 pm. Saturday, February 8th, 9 am to 12 pm. Friday, February 14th, 9 am to 5 pm. Saturday, February 15th, 9 am to 12 pm. Saturday, February 22nd, 9 am to 5 pm. FINAL DAY OF COLLECTION: Monday, March 2nd, 9 am to 5 pm. After March 2nd taxes will need to be paid at the Eaton County Treasurer’s office. micromanagement.” LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the at­ torney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by adver­ tisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judiNurse Cheryl Sheridan is awarded Staff of the Month cature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following by Superintendent Katherine Bertolini. mortgage will be foreclosed by a savings of $4,000. The pan­ you have to read,” Bertolini sale of the mortgaged premises, els would need about 5 to 10 said. “I am so grateful for the or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder time that you invest in it, and for cash or cashier’s check at the acres of space. all of the passion and com ­ • Superintendent Katherine place of holding the circuit court in Bertolini said a viewing of mitment and joy and sorrow Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6, 2020. the PBS documentary featur­ The amount due on the mortgage ing Maple Valley Schools is may be greater on the day of the tentatively scheduled for sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically Feb. 12 in the high school entitle the purchaser to free and auditorium. clear ownership of the property. A • Cheryl Sheridan was potential purchaser is encouraged named Staff of the Month. to contact the county register of Maplewood After School Art deeds office or a title insurance Notice of Foreclosure company, either of which may Club volunteers Lois by Advertisement Hammonds, Mary Slag, Notice is given under section charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the Marilyn Frith, Cindy Krolik, 3212 of the revised judicature conditions of a mortgage made Marge Wolff and Judy Scott act Of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL by Judy D. Burchett, unmarried, to were given the Lion Pride 600.3212, that the following mort- PNC Bank, National Association, gage will be foreclosed by a sale of Mortgagee, dated August 5, 2015 Award. the mortgaged premises, or some and recorded August 18, 2015 in • The board selected part of them, at a public auction Instrument Number 2015-008008 schools to research for the sale to the highest bidder for cash Barry County Records, Michigan. district’s strategic plan. or cashier's check at the place of There is claimed to be due at the Hastings Area Schools and holding the circuit court in Barry date hereof the sum of TwenCounty, starting promptly at 1:00 ty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Lakewood Public Schools PM, on February 20, 2020. The Forty-Eight and 59/100 Dollars were chosen because they amount due on the mortgage may ($23,248.59), including interest at receive most of Maple be greater on the day of the sale. 6.49% per annum. Valley’s schools of choice Placing the highest bid at the sale Under the power of sale con­ students. Delton Kellogg does not automatically entitle the tained in said mortgage and the purchaser to free and clear own­ statute in such case made and proSchools and Homer ership of the property. A potential vided, notice is hereby given that Community School District purchaser is encouraged to con- said mortgage will be foreclosed were chosen because they tact the county register of deeds by a sale ofthe mortgaged premis­ have similar demographics. office or a title insurance company, es, or some part of them, at public either of which may charge a fee vendue at the place of holding the A fifth school was left for for this information. MORTGAGE: Bertolini and finance director Mortgagors): Michelle Olsen, a circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on FEBRU­ Darryl Sydloski to choose. single woman Original Mortgagee: ARY 6, 2020. Mortgage 1 Inc. Date of mortgage: The board asked them to Said premises are located in select a school with a similar February 15, 2013 Recorded on the Township of Yankee Springs, February 28, 2013, in Document level of income but higher No. 2013-002310, Foreclosing Barry County Michigan, and are described as: academic achievements. Assignee (if any): Michigan State LOT #10 OF HOLIDAY SUB-DI• Elementary school stu­ Housing Development Authority VISION ORANGEVILLE AND dents created posters for Amount claimed to be due at the YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, date hereof: Sixty-Eight Thousand BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN IN Board Appreciation Month Two Hundred Twenty-Seven and which covered the walls of 98/100 Dollars ($68,227.98) Mort­ ACCORDANCE WITH RECORD­ ED PLAT. TOGETHER WITH the administration building gaged premises: Situated in Barry RIGHT OF WAY ON WOODLAND County, and described as: Lot 20, DRIVE AND ENGLAND ROAD during the meeting. “I’m so grateful, because I Todd’s Acres, Hastings Township, OF SAID PLAT AND ACROSS Barry County, Michigan, according OUTLOTS A AND B AND GRAND know the hours, because I to the recorded Plat thereof, re­ prepare a lot of the stuff that corded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 21, VIEW DRIVE OF ROBERT ENGLAND PLAT TO GUN LAKE. Also Barry County Records. Commonly subject to the restrictions recorded known as 493 Powell Road, Hast­ on said Robert England Plat. ings, Ml 49058 The redemption 3912 England Drive, Shelbyville, period will be 6 months from the Michigan 49344 date of such sale, unless aban­ The redemption period shall be doned under MCL 125.1449V, in b months from the date of such which case the redemption period sale, unless determined aban­ shall be 30 days from the date of doned in accordance with MCLA such sale, or 15 days from the MCL §600.3241 a, in which case the re­ 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is demption period shall be 30 days later; or unless extinguished pur­ from the date of such sale. suant to MCL 600.3238. Attention If the property is sold at fore­ homeowner: If you are a military closure sale, pursuant to MCL service member on active duty, if 600.3278, the borrower will be your period of active duty has con­ held responsible to the person who cluded less than 90 days ago, or buys the property at the mortgage if you have been ordered to active foreclosure sale or to the mortgage duty, please contact the attorney holder for damage to the property for the party foreclosing the mort­ during the redemption period. gage at the telephone number stat­ Dated: January 4,2020 ed in this notice. Michigan State File No. 19-008819 Housing Development Authority Firm Name: Orlans PC Mortgagee/Assignee Schneider­ Firm Address: 1650 West Big man & Sherman P.C. 23938 Re­ Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 search Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Firm Phone Number: Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 (248) 502.1400 LEGAL NOTICE 1407041 (01-18)(02-08) 135831 (01-04)(01-25) 135137 FORECLOSURE NOTICE IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR TWELVE TWELVE MONTHS, MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mortgage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jay Dee Mill­ er and Penny Jo Miller, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2009, and recorded on February 5, 2009, as Document Number: 20090205-0001066, 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: 2014-010835, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Ninety-Two and 36/100 ($90,092.36) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on February 6, 2020 Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: The part of the west fractional half of the northwest fractional quarter of section 19, town 2 north, range 10 west, Or­ angeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commenc­ ing at northwest corner of said section; thence south 00 degrees 16 minutes 07 seconds east 330.00 feet along the west line of said section to place of begin­ ning; thence south 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds east 1165.13 feet parallel with the north line of said northwest quarter; thence south 00 degrees 26 minutes 06 seconds east 375.01 feet along the east line of said west half, northwest quarter, thence north 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 sec­ onds west 1166.22 feet; thence north 00 degrees 16 minutes 07 seconds west 375.00 feet along the west line of said section to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 7077 BOYSEN ROAD, SHELBYVILLE, Ml 49344 If the property is eventually sold at fore­ closure sale, the redemption pe­ riod 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 accor­ dance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from, the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory no­ tice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursu­ ant to MCL 600.3240, the redemp­ tion 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 rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 4, 2020 Randall S. Miller & Associ­ ates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 17MI00795-2 (01-04)(01-25) 135166 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 18,2020 — Page 7 Lakewood boys score double-digit win at Valley Brett Bremer W *% ?*& sS S S * s »‘sS s few »>? >5&5JS 5JS ^hh **!»?'* lX,f!»? lX* lX*f JJ !I ! WkkJH k<J’,aH »»■* &fii«'h fii«'h li li?** ”*** 2tX2r ,W83'J» B tl8t«I^ B «:K ws!,»lSs itrsi ®1®®!|i'sn T$JU ■ tap ’tteisf.Jtpj lllllt ’1S-S®S"’'J «!» fetpSEtirttij rtw si fflwiasta M it OTlKE’TBi Sports Editor The Vikings managed to get their first winning streak of the season started. The Lakewood varsity boys’ basketball team scored a 50-40 Greater Lansing Activities Conference victo­ ry at Maple Valley Tuesday to improve to 2-0 since the calendar flipped to 2020, and 2-4 overall this season. Lakewood head coach Chris Duits was still looking for­ ward to getting on the home court in the days ahead fol­ lowing the win. Lakewood hasn’t played on its home floor since its Dec. 10 season opener with Charlotte. The Vikings were scheduled host Olivet last night and will be home against Leslie Tuesday. The Vikings will then hit the road to face Stockbridge Jan. 24. Lakewood got its first win Jan. 7 at Belding. “We’re starting to believe,” Duits said Tuesday. “We have got to start work­ ing harder. We’ll see how we handle a little bit of success. We have three big games in a row, two of them at home, and we have a little opportu­ nity to make a little noise in the league now. We let one slip away against Perry (a three-point loss Dec. 20), and I know we can play with anybody in this league this year.” The Vikings went on a 16-6 run in the second quar­ ter at Maple Valley Tuesday, pushing their lead to 32-18 at the half and then as large as 23 points in the fourth quar­ ter before making sure every­ body got some time on the Lion junior forward Curtis Walker works his way around Lakewood’s Carsen DeLeeuw in the post during Maple Valley’s Eli Nelson flies by Lakewood’s Kaeden the first half of their GLAC contest Tuesday in Nashville. . Tuitman (24) and Brent Sweet (22) during the fourth (Photo by Brett Bremer) quarter of their GLAC contest Tuesday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) court. Both teams were at their best when they had the patience to work the ball inside, the Vikings to senior forward Jacob Elenbaas and the Lions to junior forward Curtis Walker. Walker led the Lions with 16 points and 11 rebounds. Elenbaas had ten points for the Vikings, and he was one of three Lakewood guys to finish in double-fig- ures. The Vikings also got ten points from senior guard Bryant Makley and 11 from junior guard Jashaun Hill. Freshman guard Jayce Cusack added eight points and junior guard Brady Gawne six. “When we got the ball inside, we had success,” Duits said. “We got a little more aggressive defensively I®1 anjglSliyiij leasteisiK'i ,*> vwmtrart •"* ra’^r«ta 'jM 1W« r t]0t iw^te BiiRt®,|l fcjMtfjlWSffl iT:gv 0ttFiifwiit UpHU^fe »«■' jsT-a^®1’* W* W,*,iSEJBKW’ SS®^ SS ^5<J 5<J «0 " * ^Aite^ t* Lions win one dual and many matches at Colon Tri Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team split its two duals at the Colon Tri Wednesday, besting the host Comets 36-25 before falling on the sixth criteria to Battle Creek Lakeview 40-39. “We wrestled exceptional­ ly well. We won more match­ es than we lost (against Lakeview), but we lost the dual again,” Lion head coach Tony Wawiemia said. “They wrestled extremely well. Stuff we have been working on in practice they finally produced.” The Lion head coach saw good single leg take downs from guys like Dillon Jorgensen and good half Nelson’s from guys like David Hosack-Frizzell. Improved moves came out up and down the line-up through the evening. The team is down to nine healthy wrestlers at this point, and that was the crite­ ria that ultimately decided the match with Lakeview the Spartans had fewer for­ feits. Maple Valley won seven of the nine matches that were actually contested. Maple Valley got pins against Lakeview from Dante Buttleman at 140 pounds, Cody Taylor at 152, AJ Raymond at 171, Gage Coffee with new police chief planned Jan. 28 !i ’*«< »5> Residents will get an opportunity to meet Nashville Police Chief Jason Sixberry at 2 or 3 Together at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28. A former sergeant with the Barry County Sheriff’s Office, where he worked for 28 years, Sixberry was appointed chief in November 2019. Sixberry told the Nashville Village Council his major goals for 2020 are adding more part-time officers, pur­ suing ordinance enforcement and working continuously on the department’s relationship with the public. The coffee session will be hosted by the Nashville Lions Club. Ertman at 103, Matthew Slaght at 112 and Jesse Brumm at 130 pounds. Jorgensen pulled out a 6-3 win over Lakeview’s Brandon Betz in the 160pound match. Only one other bout went the full six min­ utes. Lakeview’s Tanner Underwood edged HosackFrizzell in their 189-pound match 2-0. Raymond and HosackFrizzell had pins at 189 pounds and 215 respectively in the dual with Colon. The Lions got 24 points from for­ feit wins in that match. in the second half, we forced a few turnovers, we got out and ran a little bit once we secured the rebound and caught them off guard a little bit when they weren’t run­ ning back. We got a couple easy points we didn’t have to work so hard for.” Hill had the most success finishing in transition for the Vikings, leading a 9-0 run in the middle of the fourth quarter that pushed his team’s lead over 20 points. Eli Nelson chipped in 11 points for the Lions, scoring all 11 in the final 3:40 of the bailgame to pull his team back within ten points. “Eli made a big difference on both ends of floor,” Lion head coach Ryan Nevins said. “He is coming off an injury and this was his first game back. He did a nice job of getting to rim for us. I thought Curtis (Walker) did a nice job early on in the game.” Shooting the basketball continues to be a struggle from the Lions, even from the free throw line they were just 9-of-22. “I thought we did a pretty good job defensively, but gave up way too many sec­ ond chance opportunities,” Nevins said. “We are going to continue work on those things. I keep telling the guys we are really close to break­ ing through. If we can clean up some of those things we will give ourselves a chance to win at the end of games.” The Lions moved to 1-6 overall this season. They were scheduled to host Dansville for a non-conference ballgame Friday and will be home again Tuesday to take on Lansing Christian. 4 Crystal Flash / FUELS ON THE MOVE propane I diesel | gasoline | lubricants Our dependable team will do whatever it takes to safely deliver fuel oil and premium diesel to your home, farm or business all year long. We’re local, loyal and 100% employee-owned. 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M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 148-No. 4, January 25, 2020 Nashville gives Ohler deadline for property cleanup plan Taylor Owens Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council gave Ron Ohler one month to present a plan for how he will clean up his properties. At the start of a regular meeting Thursday, Ohler asked the council what were its problems with his proper­ ties. He owns a residence on M-66, south of Nashville, and an adjacent property with a junkyard and two businesses, Maple Valley Concrete Products and Ohler Machine. Both businesses,, involving 7,000 square feet of buildings, were largely destroyed in a fire during the summer of 2018. The cost of the damage was between $500,000 and $600,000, Ohler said, and what was left on the property are the only retirement assets he has left. “Have you met with any­ one in this room in the past 12 months?” Kenyon asked. Ohler said he was contact­ ed by Zoning Administrator Mike Norton in June 2019, and Norton told him he had received a complaint regard­ ing a residential roof in need of replacement on Ohler’s property. As zoning administrator, Norton is directed by the village council to enforce ordinance violations, in part­ nership with the police department. He operates sep­ arately from the Zoning Board ofAppeals. Ohler is the chairman of the Zoning Board ofAppeals. Ohler then met with Norton and council trustees Johnny Hartwell and Steve Priddy about the properties. Ohler recalled telling the others he would replace the roof in 2020, because he has Ron Ohler (left) shows photos of his property to Nashville Village Council members (from left) Gary White, Henry Felder, Johnny Hartwell and Mike Kenyon. The photos were taken in 1963 to illustrate the history of his property as a junkyard. (Photo by Taylor Owens) a full-time job and had to salvage equipment still exposed to the weather after the fire, before he could move on to the residence. “The next thing I know you guys start picking on me about the plant,” Ohler said. Ohler read in the Maple Valley News that Hartwell asked Norton to pursue ordi­ nance enforcement on the properties during a December meeting. “I’m trying to figure out why, all of the sudden, it’s a problem,” Ohler said. He brought photos and documents from back to 1963 to show the. history of Schools prepare shift to ‘whole child’ reporting Taylor Owens Staff Writer A new initiative from the Michigan Department of Education will likely change the landscape of education for years to come, by focus­ ing on the ‘whole child.’ “What they mean by the ‘whole child’ is that schools now must look at emotional, mental, physical and aca­ demic well- being,” Maple Valley Data Coordinator Jeff Byrne said. “It will be a whole new way of looking at things.” Comparing it to previous education overhauls like No Child Left Behind, Byrne said the Michigan Integrated Continuous Improvement Plan will likely be in place for at least 15 years. The plan is being piloted in specific schools starting this month, and will be grad­ ually rolled out until it becomes standard at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Instead of the annual reporting system schools cur­ rently use, which focuses largely on academics, MICIP will be a continuous process with 10 separate categories to put focus on whole child wellness. These will cover aspects such as employee wellness, community involvement, health, physical activity,; ntifrition, environ­ ment and social, emotional and psychological climate and services. “That’s going to change the landscape of education,” Maple Valley Superintendent Katherine Bertolini said. “It’s vitally important,” Hastings Area School System Superintendent Dan Remenap said. “The state is taking a good step.” “I think the shift is much needed,” Lakewood Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Jay Lamer agreed. “For the past decade or longer, there has been such a high focus on overall academic achievement.” But education is cyclical, Lamer said, and is constantly changing to incorporate new information. “There is a serious need of focus on social and emotion­ al process,” Lamer said. “With mental health issues right now, its imperative that we look at whole-child development,” Remenap said. If students are struggling socially, emotionally, and psychologically, educators say they will struggle with academics. “A lot of our kids need mental health support,” Delton Kellogg Schools Superintendent Kyle Corlett said. When students are strug­ gling with their emotions, they tend to have act out in class, which requires their teacher’s attention and takes away from instructional time for the rest of the students as well. “Our teachers are not counselors,” Corlett said. Delton Kellogg, like other schools in Barry County, partners with organizations like Barry County Community Mental Health and Spiritual Care Consultants to provide coun­ seling for students and train­ ing for teachers on how to deal with behavioral issues. But administrators say they didn’t need a mandate from the state to pay atten­ tion to mental health, or other areas such as nutrition and community involvement. Barry County superinten­ dents say they’ve been taking the whole-child approach for years. “In all of my work in edu­ cation, the most rewarding places I’ve taught have had a whole-child focus,” Bertolini said. “I think, when we teach and learn, we’re not just dealing with a cognitive brain in isolation, we’re deal­ ing with a heart, and nutri­ tion, and sleep and we’re dealing with how secure the kids feel about themselves in relation to their peer group. “I don’t see it being a huge shift in how we do things,” Remenap said. “It’s already part of our belief sys- tem.” Hastings school initia­ tives, such as multi-tiered systems of support and extending recess time, have been geared toward meeting whole-child needs. While the MDE is current­ ly training and educating staff on the new system, there are still a number of unanswered questions for educators. The state Legislature has not informed school officials about how much they plan to allocate toward meeting the new mandate. Some superintendents wonder about the timeline of the rollout, and whether it will meet the state’s goals. “A lot ofthe time, the state will come up with some­ thing, and delay it several years,” Corlett said. “School districts sink or swim based on decisions made locally, not mandates from the state, in my opin­ ion,” Remenap said. Regardless of what the new system looks like, or when it will be implemented locally, educators plan on continuing to focus on the whole-child approach. “I just think it’s good prac­ tice,” Bertolini said. “ We’re not doing this because it’s a mandated thing, we’re doing this because its the best thing for our kids.” the property as a junkyard, before and after he bought it in 1978. “Do you think the issue is because people want you to clean your place up, yes or no?” Kenyon asked. “If you’re given permis­ sion to have a scrapyard, you can’t go back 42 years later and say, ‘We changed our mind,’ ” Ohler replied. “It was a scrapyard when I bought it.” Ohler told the council to look back at the meeting minutes from 1990 to see that the council told him the property could remain a scra­ pyard. “I’ll be honest with you, I feel I was lied to by the council, hot by this coun­ cil, but years ago.” “Well, we can’t speak to that,” Kenyon said. Trustee Gary White told Ohler the council was not singling him out, but was making a larger push to clean up properties in the village. “Something S ’s got to start happening,” White said. “I don’t think there’s a need to have a big fight.” “My neighbor can have 30 boats stored on his property for money, why can’t I?” Ohler asked. “If it’s for money, there’s a purpose for them,” White said. “Your contention is that what I’m doing is wrong,” Ohler said later. “What do you mean?” Kenyon asked. “Because you’re telling me that I have to do some­ thing,” Ohler said. “I will admit to this council right here and now that I don’t like the way it looks.” The council told Ohler they could have a discussion on the zoning of the property after he brought a plan for how he would clean it up. Kenyon gave Ohler until the Feb. 27 council meeting to present a plan, including a timeline. He acknowledged the plan may not have answers for everything, but it needs to show how progress will be made. Norton said, when he and the trustees met with Ohler during the summer, they gave him 45 days to come up with a plan. But, when they were set to have a followup meeting in September, Norton said, Police Chief Chris Koster, who died in car crash Sept. 26, asked him to back oft See PLAN, page 5 In This Issue.. • Fuller Street students show school spirit during homecoming festivities • Nashville council returns to marijuana discussion • Lions bested on the mat in two duals at Gull Lake Quad • Maple Valley girls overtake Pilgrims in fourth for first win �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 25, 2020 From the Pulpit Dale Kenneth Foote, Jr orraine Altoft VERMONTVILLE, MI Dale “Sonny” Kenneth Foote, Jr., of Vermontville, died on January 17,2020. Dale was bom on February 4, 1929 to Dale K, and Irene (Frank) Foote. Dale lived a simple life and was proud of the farm work that he did and the improvements that he made to his land throughout his life. He loved working with his tractor: planting seed and watching his crops grow. He also loved driving his semi across the country, which he did for 30 years before retiring in 1992 from Fleet Carrier of Pontiac. At home he loved fishing in his pond with his granddaughter, Shaman. Westerns were a favorite of his, especially anything with Clint Eastwood. He could watch them over and over and never tire of them. He truly was a “cowboy at heart.” Dale enlisted in the Navy in 1946 serving two years on the east coast. In 1948, he married Patricia Dickey, divorcing in 1953. In 1968 he married Lorraine Grzadzinski. Dale was a proud member of the American Legion, Fraternal Order ofthe Eagles, and the N.R.A. Dale is survived by his son, Ken (Anne) Foote; daughter, Charlotte Garlingcr and Deborah ( Jack) Vineyard; stepdaughters, Jodie (Steve) Kilpatrick and Tammi HASTINGS, MI Lorraine Altoft, age 77, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020 at the Hastings Rehabilitation Center in Hastings, surrounded by her loving family. Lorraine was bom in Battle Creek, on September 20, 1942, the daughter ofthe late Paul and Artie (Reneau) Goforth. Lorraine was raised in the Nashville area and Valley Maple attended Schools. three Lorraine had daughters from a prior marriage before marrying her best friend and life-time partner Lester Altoft on August 27, 1971. Together they made their home in Hastings. Lorraine spent her working career at Hastings Manufacturing serving faithfully for over 25 years before retiring in 1992. During her younger years, Lorraine was always very active, and enjoyed camping with her family and working in her gardens during the summer months and snowmobiling in the winter. Lorraine loved to collect dolls, many of which were hand made by her sister Mary Ann, and Native American artifacts. In her spare time she enjoyed spending quiet time putting together jigsaw puzzles. Lorraine’s most valued hobby was any time spent with her family. Lorraine is survived by Gearhart; brothers, Raymond (Mary) Foote and Edwin (Alice) Foote; sister, Phyllis four (Leo) Trumble; grandchildren, two stepninegreatgrandchildren, grandchildren, one stepand great-grandchild and numerous nieces nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, wife, Lorraine; Barbara Hess and Pat Sayles; brother-in-law, Kendal Sayles; son-in-law, Jerry Garlingcr, and stepdaughter, Lauren Coddington. Funeral sendees were held Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Kevin Barker officiating. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Dale on his Tribute Page at www. PrayFuneraI.com kS ave the FEfEil e for FmRtEcti- Barry County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) With a household annual income of less than $60,000. Our certified volunteer tax preparers are trusted experts who will file your taxes for FREE! FREE E-filing and Direct Deposit means refunds in as little as 7-10 days. Seek first her beloved husband, Lester, her two daughters, Chris (Mike) Horstman, Deb (Joe) Sprague; stepson, Adam (Lisa) Altoft; four sisters, Mary Ann (Wes) Erwin, Kathy (Leo) Hine, Bernice (Dan) Shilling, Brenda Davis; two brothers, Paul (MaryJo) Goforth, and Joe (Gayle) Goforth; son-in-law, Joe Welch; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Denise Welch; stepson, Jon Altoft; sister, Delphia Totten, and brother, Tom Goforth Funeral services will be held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 with Pastor Lester DeGroot officiating. The family will receive visitor from 4 to 6 on Monday, Jan. 27, 2020 at the Daniels Funeral Home, in Nashville. Interment will take place at Wilcox Cemetery Memorial contributions can be made to Elara Caring Hospice or Hastings Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in lieu of flowers. arrangements Funeral have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net Pastor Glenn Branham Nashville Assembly ofGod “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33) The context is that of worry. Jesus addresses our daily, earthly, physical and material concerns. These are the things we tend to worry about. This verse is about priorities. It is about putting the things of first importance, first. Jesus breaks down the order of our priorities as they should be in the simplest of terms: First, the kingdom - the rule and reign - of God; second, His righteousness; and third, everything else. To seek the kingdom of God first is to put the will ofGod ahead of our own. To obey this command of Christ, God’s will and ways as revealed in His Word must be first in our lives. Jesus’ sermon (Matthew 5-7) provides a good description of God’s will. It affects every aspect of our being — our thoughts, attitudes and our conduct. The Christian learns to be kingdom-first minded. We must think and act in the best interest of the King and His kingdom. The righteousness of God — His righteousness — is the highest standard. It is total and complete holiness with no gray areas, variables or tolerances. We are to seek His righ­ teousness, not our own. We could never be good enough in and of ourselves. (Romans 10:3) His righteousness is: Put on. (2 Corinthians 6:7; Ephesians 4:24; Ephesians 6:10-19; Isaiah 59:17) Received by faith. (Romans 1:17,3:22,4:13, 10:10; Philippians 3:9; Hebrews 11:7) Imputed. (Romans 4:6, 11, 22) A gift. (Romans 5:17-18) An act of obedient faith. (Romans 6:13, 16, 18, 9:30; 1 Timothy 6:11; 2 Timothy 2:22) A work ofthe Holy Spirit. (Romans 8:4,10; Ephesians 4:24) A fruit of the Spirit. (2 Corinthians 9:10; Ephesians 5:9; Philippians 1:11) Must be submitted to. (Romans 10:3) Learned in Christ. (2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 5:13) Once we have our priorities right, the promise is engaged: Seek first God’s kingdom, and God’s righteous­ ness, and all these things (all the things we tend to worry about) will be added unto you. This is one of the great promises of God. Man crashes into deck and smashes windows with sledgehammer A 44-year-old woman called police at 11:58 a.m. on Jan. 9, to report a 44-year-old Ionia man vandalized her res­ idence and vehicle in the 1000 block of South Woodland Road in Castleton Township. The woman said the man had been staying at the residence off and on for three months. He had his Subaru Outback parked underneath the deck of the house and was loading tools into it. When she confronted him that some of the tools were hers, he became “enraged” and smashed the windows of a truck with a sledgehammer. He then backed his own vehicle into a pole of the deck, then ran it into another pole, and drove away. The case is still under investigation. 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 Maple Valley News Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 News and press releases: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising: ads@j-adgraphics.com Frederic Jacobs • Publisher & CEO __________________Hank Schuuring • cfo____________ • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ad deadline is Friday at 2:00 p.m.; Display ad deadline Is Thursday 5 p..m. Chris Silverman csilverman@j-adgraphics.com • NEWSROOM • Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) • news@j-adgraphics.com Taylor Owens • taylor@j-adgraphics.com �Just Say ’As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. January 25. 2020 — Page 3 MSU dean’s list includes area students Michigan State University has released its dean’s list for the 2019 fall semester. The dean’s list honors all full-time undergraduates who earn a 3.50 or higher grade-point average f 12 or more credits in a given semester. Local students who quali­ fied include: Battle Creek - Will Bailey, NEWS FROM THE EATON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE In the past week, Eaton County Deputies responded to 35 alarms, 34 car acci­ dents, 33 citizen assists, 12 well-being checks, 18 domes­ tic disputes, 23 shoplifting complaints, 22 larcenies, nine personal-injury crashes, nine hit-and-run incidents, 33 property-damage crashes, 36 suspicious situations, 29 traf­ fic hazards, 224 traffic stops and 22 traffic violations. Parents worry about their teenagers after they first pass the driver’s license test and are legally allowed to ven­ ture out in a vehicle on their own. For many, that worry is compounded during the win­ ter months, when the cold and snow can add extra chal­ lenges to road travel — often challenges teens haven’t experienced. But the more prepared teens are to face the elements, the safer they’ll be and the less parents will worry. Expose them to harsh weather while you’re in the passenger seat. Whether your teen is fully licensed or still using a learner’s permit, it’s important for you to be sit­ ting in the seat next to them when they first set out in snow or ice. The more hours you log together, the better. By being there, you’ll be able to teach them what you know about driving in the snow, and you’ll see firsthand how quickly they’re learning and dealing with whatever winter weather is thrown at them. Teens may be itching to get out on their own, but they’ll learn faster, and you’ll both feel better if you’re there to teach the basics of winter driving, like how to handle potential emergen­ cies, how to follow a safe (and further than usual) space behind vehicles in inclement weather, and how to properly (and slowly) accelerate and decelerate, to name a few. Help them learn to stay calm and patient — while you try to do the same. Cooler heads tend to prevail in cold weather, so it’s important to instill calmness and confidence in teenagers and their driving skills. Having both will help them drive better in winter—and any other kind ofweather, for that matter. Keep in mind that staying calm on your end is crucial when teaching a teen to drive. Spend some time in an empty, untreated parking lot. A deserted, snow-covered parking lot is the perfect practice ground for a new driver to learn the winter rules of the road. You can usually find a lot to use short­ ly after a snowfall, before road crews and plows get to it. If it happens to be a week­ end, a place that is closed, like the local school, may be a solid option. In the lot, you can simulate some of the issues your teen could run into out on the road, such as how to correct their course if they find themselves fishtailing and how to get a feel for braking in snow and on ice. You can even bring along cones to set up a makeshift obstacle course. Encourage them to keep practicing in the right places at the right times. Eventually, you’ll have to exit the vehicle and let your teen head off on his or her own. The more teens drive in inclement weather, with or without par­ ents, the more their skills and confidence will increase. When your teen sets out, make sure you know the routes planned for travel and that he or she is comfortable behind the wheel before gradually moving into high­ er-traffic areas. Practice is important, and you’ll proba­ bly find it’s worth the gas money. Make sure your teen knows when to stay home. Sometimes, especially when you’re an inexperienced driver, the best thing they can learn is patience and patience is sometimes best applied when you make the decision to stay home instead of venturing out on snowy or icy roads. The new license might be burning a proverbi­ al hole in your teen’s wallet, but some weather is just too terrible to drive in, and the risk is not worth it. You’ll likely be making the final ruling on whether your kid can go or hand over the keys and stay home, but make sure he or she learns to keep an eye on the weather forecast as well. Teens will eventually have to learn to independently plan for and navigate bad weather, and will mature to a level where they can make their own responsible judgment calls. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH ocal Church Schedule 803 Reed St, Nashville Sunday School.................................. 110 a.m. BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) (Nursery Provided) Phone: (517) 543-5488 and many other activities. 110 S. Main St, PEGGY BAKER CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. 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 Sunday: A.M. Worship ............ MacDonald. 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Church Senrice 11 a.m. Worship ................................................ 7 p.m. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Senrice.......................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................ 11:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. United Methodist Women: PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI PASTOR Nashville, Ml 49073 4-H Horse Benefit Clinic, 10 a.m., MSU Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office 5 Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., location TBD 6 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center 12 Teen Leader Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Commission on Aging 17 Extension Office closed 20 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center 21- 22 4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center 22- 23 4-H Beef, Sheep & Swine Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center 1 3 Vermontville, Ml 49096 REV. DAVID POOLE, PASTOR Phone (269) 963-7710 Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. February 2020 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 'No matter who you are, or where you are on life’sjourney, you are welcome here.' Youth Groups, Bible Study A Spirit-filled Church 31Feb. 1 Horse Judging Workshop & Mini Contest, MSU PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM Sunday School........................... 1030 a.m. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office 5505 North Mulliken Road, Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. . Church Service...................................... 9 am. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES ■January 2020 27 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Prayer Meeting............................................... 7 Bellevue — Maya A. Campbell, Zach Daniels. Lauren R. McIntyre. Charlotte — Hazel J. Anderson, Carson J. Campbell, Graham Comish, Kendall B. Davis, Kate Frederick, Hannah M. Frei, Matt Hagaman, Kellie L. Harris, Shelbi M. Hughes. Katelin K. Ivey, Claire E. Kaiser, Bram T. Kineman, Cameron J. Langmaack, Jacob R. Morrison, Erica D. Pryor, Callie Reichel, Patrick W. Reichel, Tarra L. Smith, Tyler C. Smith, Daniel P. Southern, Ally Telfor, Joel H. VanBuren, Kyle L. West, Alex Withey, Rebekah A. Yeary. Dowling — Grace J. Gamo, Eliot Jaynes-Colburn, Cody C. Reed. Hastings - Chloe P. Adams, Claire J. Anderson, Clare E. Feldpausch, Reilly C. Former, Mary C. Green, Austin L. Haywood, Elizabeth A. Heide, Libby Jensen, Becky Maurer, George A. McNeill, Emalee S. Metzner, Sydney N. Nemetz, Aaron M. Newberry, Samuel V. Ogrodzinski, Roger L. Roets, Lillian A. Wierenga. Samuel D. Sunfield Tennant. Vermontville - Cooper C. Adams. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wednesday Evening: Evening Worship.......................................... 6 McGraw, Jack H. Means, Morgan R. Mowry, Alec J. Parr, Alex Phillips, Morgan E. Ramsdell, Christopher J. Rau, Dawson L. Robinson, Landon J. Saxton. Adam B. Stagner, Emma R. Stagner, Emmie Tolf, Bobby Vette. John R. Volesky, Ryan T. Wakley, Baylee M. Wilkins, Jacob D. Wilkinson. MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ............................. 11 a.m. .Evening Worship 6 p.m. .Wednesday Family Night Service............................. 6:45 p.m. Sunday: A.M. Worship................................................ 11 Mason A. Bauer, Kaylee L. Case, Margaret B. Comai, Alissa A. Coughlin, Cameron A. Crespo, Ethan J. Dalek, Diana J. Dalski, Asia T. Hawkins, Meg Jones, Brett L. Keagle, Noah T. Kelly, Aysiah K. Kirk, Derry K. Kramer, Brodie H. Landstra. Keith R. Leroux, Nyah R. Mcdonald, Kelsey M. (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) 830 a.m We seek to feed the hungry, . both spiritually and physically. 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 .............. 10 A.M. Senrice... ......... 11:15 . Mickey Cousino P.M. Senrice... ................ 6 PASTOR GEORGE GAY . Certified Lay Minister Sunday Evening Senrice Phone 616-765-5322 Wed. Evening Senrice... 630 p.m. AWANA............................ 630-8 p.m. Wed. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Worship Senrice............................... 11 a.m. ..... 6 p.m. PASTOR JOE BENEDICT WEST BENTON CHURCH P.M. Senrice........................................... 6 p.m. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wed. Senrice......................................... 7 p.m. M-79 West Sunday School 9:00 a.m. 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Senrice.......................................... 11 a.m. (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. PASTOR DON ROSCOE PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Worship......................................... 11:15 a.m. Phone:(517)852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE, Assistant Pastor PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR RICH MITTERLING PASTOR ERIC LAMPHERE, Youth Pastor 517-652-1580 517-231-3434 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, January 25,2020 Fuller Street students show school spirit Now Scheduling Appointments MAPLEVALLEY 0 * Accounting and Tax, LLC $ We Specialize in: ■ Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping DAYTIME APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE > Jill Hickey Tracy Janousek Amy Peters 157 South Main, Vermontville, Ml • 517-726-1300 JoLei's -JP Diner ;j|J| FREE DELIVERY FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS ONLY 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. 5 mile radius ft Maple Valley’s new lion mascot stops by a school homecoming spirit assem­ bly at Fuller Street Elementary Friday morn­ ing. 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Hartwell suggested Ohler call a company to pick up the scrap metal in exchange for a percentage of the profit from selling it. “You know, that is my retirement John, OK?” Ohler said. “It doesn’t matter; it’s junk now, it’s bumt-up junk you just showed us on your com­ puter, it’s iron,” Hartwell replied. “So instead of me selling it, you want me to give it away,” Ohler said. “We’re not going to tell you how to do it, unless you want us to do that,” Kenyon said, with a raised voice. ‘“Cause the next time we have this conversation, that’s what’s going to happen........ If Feb. 27 gets here and we’re doing the same thing we’re doing now, you might just well forget even having an extra day. “You know that you’ve had more than enough chanc- es to show us what you’re going to do out there.” “We don’t want a fight, because it’s just going to cost everybody money. Period,” Hartwell said. Ohler said Nashville Police Officer Chris Underhile told him he was asked to write Ohler a cita­ tion, but Underhile did not because he had not personal­ ly seen the violations. Once he is cited for an ordinance violation, Ohler would have 90 days to com­ ply. “Is there any reassurance we can get, that if we show good faith that you guys will not cite us?” Ohler’s wife, Mary, asked. “I think his main concern is that once we’re cited, we’re on a time­ frame that is impossible to keep.” Kenyon said if Ohler pre­ sented a plan that showed an effort toward making prog­ ress on the properties, the council would accept it. “Can we agree to what we discussed here today, can we do that?” Kenyon asked. There was long pause. “I will attempt to do so,” Ohler said. Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Thursday, Jan. 30 Commission on Aging Oven roasted chicken, Menu and Activities sweet potatoes, sauteed Friendship Sites spinach, dinner roll, fruited Congregate Menu jello. ' Monday, Jan". 27 Triday, Jan. 31 Baked pollock, sweet Smothered pork cutlet, potatoes, seasoned green baked potato, broccoli, beans, whole grain roll, stuffing, banana. orange. Tuesday, Jan. 28 Home Delivered Soft tacos, fiesta com, Hearty Menu broccoli, diced peaches. Monday, Jan. 27 Wednesday, Jan. 29 Chicken tenders, roasted Open face roast beef red potatoes, com, mixed sandwich, glazed carrots, fruit cup. Tuesday, Jan. 28 seasoned Brussels sprouts, apple. Beef stew, broccoli, dinner LE VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER 2020 Spring Season SOCCER REC LEAGUE SIGNUPS (U6-U8) CASL LEAGUE TEAM FORMATION (U10-U15) WHEN: FRIDAY, JAN. 31ST 6:00-8:00 P.M. MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA 11090 NASHVILLE HWY., VERMONTVILLE QUESTIONS: email us @ maplevalleyyouthsoccer@Qmail. com orfind more info, on Facebook @ Maple Valley Youth Soccer WEBSITE: www.mvyouthsoccer.org Pilgrims top Lions for first conference win Lansing Christian earned its first Greater Lansing Activities Conference win of the season, dropping Maple roll, applesauce. Valley to 0-5 in conference Wednesday, Jan. 29 play, with a 46-38 win over Roast beef, mashed the Lions at Maple Valley potatoes & gravy, broccoli, whole grain roll, banana. Thursday, Jan. 30 Oven roasted chicken, sweet potatoes, apple. Friday, Jan. 31 Smothered pork cutlet, baked potato, broccoli, stuffing, applesauce. High School Tuesday. Maple Valley falls to 1-8 on the season with the loss. Dansville scored a 56-33 win over the Lions last Friday, Jan. 17. The Lions were scheduled ~ 20tA to host Leslie for Winter Homecoming at Maple Valley High School last night. The Lions return to action Jan. 31 at Stockbridge. ~ Barry Hum Show Activities Calendar Monday, Jan. 27 Hastings: Regain Control: Physical Therapy for Incontinence 10:30 am.; Painting Group 1 pm. Delton: Walking 11 a.m.-l pin. Woodland: Card Games 11 a.m. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. H,W,N Reminiscence. TUesday, Jan. 28 Hastings: Eating Well and Dinner for One 10:30 am.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Train Your Brain 1 pm. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Wednesday, Jan. 29 Hastings: Walk With Ease Sample Class 10 am. Big Room; Euchre 12:30-3 pm. Delton: Walking 11 am.-l pm.; Reminiscence; January Birthdays. Woodland: Card Games 11 am.. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Thursday, Jan. 30 Hastings: Popcorn & Pens: Creative Writing with Lois 10 a;m.; Line Dancing 9:30 am. Nashville: TV Time; Dominoes 11 am. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Walking 11 am.-l pm. Friday, Jan. 31 Hastings: The Open Road: America Looks at Aging video 12:30-1:30 pm.; Exercise 9 am.; Bingo 9:30 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 am.; Matter of Balance 1:30-3:30 pm. Woodland: Card Games 11 am. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Friday, January 31 • 10am to 8pm Saturday, February 1 • 10am to 6pm BARRY EXPO CENTER 1350 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings 49058 Puwiotcd 6, Schondelmayer Bar-B-Q C„ompl,ete 1.5_ I,tem B„uf„fet S E uadults & under FREE k WITH with Salad Bar Please come and support our vendors and enjoy the Buffet. 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Lifetime Home Products Braggtagz Fitteam Steeped Tea Natalie & Norah Co. Boutique Tupperware w/Barbara Smith MC Tree Service Harder &Warner Landscape & Garden Center Legacy Farms Excavating US Census Bureau by Wendy Davis Teresa Wandall REALTOR® Green Ridge Realty �Page 6 — Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, January 25, 2020 Nashville pioneer’s travels up north This column by Susan Hinckley originally appeared in the Sept. 19, 1989 Maple Valley News. The following piece was written in 1924 by the late William DeVine, grandfather to Mrs. Nelson (Geneva) Brumm of Nashville. It appeared in the Nashville News on Sept. II of that year, and details an auto trip through Northern Michigan. It also recalls a walking trip young DeVine had taken many years earlier. William and his mother were early settlers of the Nashville area, coming here from Alsace-Lorraine, a region in the northeastern French-German border. The family put down roots about three miles west ofNashville, along what is now known as DeVine Road. Here, William married the former Anna Palmatier and raised three children: daughters Nellie and Maude and son Ralph, who became Geneva’s father. William was a farmer, and in his later years recalled many of the early events in the fledgling village of Nashville, which were reported from time to time in The News. On the morning ofJuly 27, our grandson Dale and wife, the writer and wife, started out between three and four o’clock to follow the North star. Somewhere around Ionia the star disappeared, but we had gotten our bear­ ings and were on the trail to Houghton Lake. Crops through Ionia and Montcalm were about the same as in Barry County. Just before reaching Mount Pleasant, in Isabella County, we saw some of the finest pieces of com I have seen anywhere this year. From there north, the crops began to grow poorer. Saw a good many pieces of oats only 18 inches high. At Mt. Pleasant we saw 25 or 30 well-dressed, good-looking young people of both sexes, coming down the walk, two and two. On closer inspection we saw they were all Indians. They have an Indian school there and a reservation a little far­ ther north. Mt. Pleasant is rightly named, as it is a very pleasant place. At Clare, we stopped a little while. I got out to walk. After walking a ways, I looked around and saw a car filled with Indians. At Harrison we ate our dinner then went on north. Before getting to the lake there was something the mat­ ter with the road ahead. We turned off the woods on a trail for a number of miles. The trail was so crooked we could see only a few rods ahead. Before getting to the lake we came out on the gravel road again, and a little after noon were at the lake, having made 150 miles. Houghton Lake is the larg­ est inland lake in Michigan, 20 miles long and nine miles wide, with fine bathing beaches. At Thornapple and Gull Lake, Petoskey and Bayview, you have to keep close in shore. It looks strange here to see them out half a mile and their heads and shoulders showing above the water. Even the dogs go in bathing here. One morning early I saw two of them out in the lake, swimming and playing around. After a while one tried to get back on the dock and every time it would get most up, the other would pull it back, then they chased one another to shore. After run­ ning around and shaking the water off, one started on the run down the dock. When it got to the end he gave a spring and landed nearly 20 feet out in the lake. LEGAL NOTICE At Mt. Pleasant, during an 1924 auto trip, William DeVine and his party noticed a group of young Indians marching two by two to classes at their school. This photo, some 15 years earlier, shows the State Normal College, now Central Michigan University, at Mt. Pleasant, a city DeVine thought was appropriately named. Don’t leave money on the table this tax season! If you made less than $60,000 in 2019, you can get free tax help from an IRS-certified preparer and you may be eligible for valu­ able tax credits that help working families. For more information, please contact the Barry County United Way at 269.945.4010 This event is a part of the VITA program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Notice of Foreclosure by Advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mort­ gage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM, on February 20, 2020. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear own­ ership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to concon­ tact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. MORTGAGE: Mortgagors): Michelle Olsen, a single woman Original Mortgagee: Mortgage 1 Inc. Date of mortgage: February 15, 2013 Recorded on February 28, 2013, in Document No. 2013-002310, Foreclosing Assignee (if any): Michigan State Housing Development Authority Amount claimed to be due at the date hereof: Sixty-Eight Thousand Two Hundred Twenty-Seven and 98/100 Dollars ($68,227.98) Mort­ gaged premises: Situated in Barry County, and described as: Lot 20, Todd's Acres, Hastings Township, Barry County, Michigan, according to the recorded Plat thereof, re­ corded in Liber 4 of Plats, Page 21, Barry County Records. Commonly known as 493 Powell Road, Hast­ ings, Ml 49058 The redemption period will be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless aban­ doned under MCL 125.1449v, in which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale, or 15 days from the MCL 125.1449v(b) notice, whichever is later; or unless extinguished pur­ suant to MCL 600.3238. Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has con­ cluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mort­ gage at the telephone number stat­ ed in this notice. Michigan State Housing Development Authority Mortgagee/Assignee Schneider­ man & Sherman P.C. 23938 Re­ search Dr, Suite 300 Farmington Hills, Ml 48335 248.539.7400 1407041 (01-18)(02-08) IvDou1 Tuesday afternoon we drove to Cadillac, 40 miles west, passing through Lake City. Cadillac is a fine city on the shore ofLake Mitchell, with some fine stores. Main Street is very wide. They park their cars in the center LEGAL NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by adver­ tisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judi­ cature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on FEBRUARY 6, 2020. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is encouraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Judy D. Burchett, unmarried, to PNC Bank, National Association, Mortgagee, dated August 5, 2015 and recorded August 18, 2015 in Instrument Number 2015-008008 Barry County Records, Michigan. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twen­ ty-Three Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Eight and 59/100 Dollars ($23,248.59), including interest at 6.49% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged 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 FEBRU­ ARY 6, 2020. Said premises are located in the Township of Yankee Springs, Barry County Michigan, and are described LOT #1 0asO:F HOLIDAY SUB-DI- ORANGEVILLE AND YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH RECORDVISION ED PLAT. TOGETHER WITH RIGHT OF WAY ON WOODLAND DRIVE AND ENGLAND ROAD OF SAID PLAT AND ACROSS OUTLOTS A AND B AND GRAND FORECLOSURE NOTICE IF YOU ARE A MILITARY SER­ VICEMEMBER ON ACTIVE DUTY NOW OR IN THE PRIOR TWELVE MONTHS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE. Mort­ gage Sale - Default has been made in the conditions of a certain mortgage made by Jay Dee Mill­ er and Penny Jo Miller, husband and wife to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., Mortgagee, dated January 26, 2009, and recorded on February 5, 2009, as Document Number: 20090205-0001066, 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: 2014-010835, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Ninety Thousand Ninety-Two and 36/100 ($90,092.36) including interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public venue, at the place of holding the Circuit Court in said Barry County, where the premises to be sold or some part of them are situated, at 01:00 PM on February 6, 2020 Said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville, Barry County, Michigan, and are de­ scribed as: The part of the west fractional half of the northwest fractional quarter of section i9, town 2 north, range 10 west, Or­ angeville Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commenc­ ing at northwest corner of said section; thence south 00 degrees 16 minutes 07 seconds east 330.00 feet along the west line of said section to place of begin­ ning; thence south 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 seconds east 1165.13 feet parallel with the north line of said northwest quarter; thence south 00 degrees 26 minutes 06 seconds east 375.01 feet along the east line of said west half, northwest quarter, thence north 89 degrees 54 minutes 25 sec­ onds west 1166.22 feet; thence north 00 degrees 16 minutes 07 seconds west 375.00 feet along the west line of said section to the place of beginning. Commonly known as: 7077 BOYSEN ROAD, SHELBYVILLE, Ml 49344 If the property is eventually sold at fore­ closure sale, the redemption pe­ riod 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 accor­ dance with MCL 600.3241 and/or 600.3241a, the redemption period will be 30 days from the date of sale, or 15 days after statutory notice, whichever is later. If the property is presumed to be used for VIEW DRIVE OF ROBERT EN. GLAND PLAT TO GUN LAKE. Also subject to the restrictions recorded on said Robert England Plat. 3912 England Drive, Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 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. 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: January 4,2020 File No. 19-008819 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248)502.1400 agricultural purposes prior to the date of the foreclosure sale pursu­ ant to MCL 600.3240, the redemp­ tion 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 (01-04)(01-25) (01-04)(01-25) 135137 the redemption period. TO ALL PURCHASERS: The foreclosing mortgagee can rescind the sale. In that event, your damages are, if any, limited solely to the return of the bid amount tendered at sale, plus interest. Dated: January 4, 2020 Randall S. Miller & Associ­ ates, P.C. Attorneys for Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC 43252 Woodward Avenue, Suite 180, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48302, (248) 335-9200 Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Case No. 17MI00795-2 135166 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, January 25, 2020 — Page 7 good. He said he had never been where they used a stove, but she had used on before. With her directing and our help, we got it up all right and she got us a good dinner. This was the fourth day for each ofus on the road and our feet were getting sore. We asked the old gentleman if he had any whiskey. He said he had, and he brought out a big bottle and glasses. We each poured out enough for a good big drink and poured it in our boots. The old man was terrible mad at us and said if he had known what we were going to do with it, we would not have gotten it. We told him we couldn’t see what differ­ ence it made to him as long as he got pay for it. He said it was too bad to waste good Business Services Automotive GUTTER LEAF GUARD: We install several styles of leaf protection for your gutter & downspout system, one for ev­ ery problem & budget. Before you sign a high priced con­ tract with the big city firms, A train ride from St. Johns to Saranac was the easiest part of a week-long journey, get a price from us. We've in which young William DeVine walked most of the way from Saginaw to his home served this area since 1959. BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING west of Nashville. That trip, in 1863, proved to be quite an adventure in an era when (269)945-0004. travelers normally sought accommodations at the at the sparsely scattered homes along their route. 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Midland “Nashville.” I wondered if it ed to drive to Roscommon, now is a fine city of 5,000 was anyone I knew up there, nine miles farther out, then inhabitants, with fine bank but as I looked at the line back to the cottage, having buildings, fine stores and the below, I read Tennessee. drove clear around Houghton largest chemical works in the We drove around the lake Lake. world.. on a paved boulevard of To geL to the fishing A few miles out ofMidland eight miles. Just at the north ground you have to row out to the. last house before getend of town we passed piles into the lake about one-half ting to the 17 or 18 miles of of lumber that covered acres mile, because the larger boats woods, as it was then the of ground. A little further on, can’t get to shore, then hitch middle of the afternoon, I we passed a free tourist camp on tow. The morning we stopped for the night. The in a fine grove between the went out there were 12 boats man was out in his log bam threshing out his crop of pavement and the lake at in tow. Cadillac. I tried to look up an It is about 10 to 12 miles wheat with a flail. old school mate, Phil to the fishing ground and After sitting and watching Bolinger. We went to school generally takes about an hour him for a while I told him together in the old checkered to get out there. The boats that if he had another flail I school house 60 years ago, cast off and row to different would help him. He got but he had gone across to parts of the lake. At noon another and we finished up Milwaukee to his daughter’s. they will ring the bell and the all he had a little after sun­ Thursday afternoon we boats gather and start for down. He said he com­ drove down the lake on a fine shore. menced that morning, and gravel road through Friday afternoon we start­ that was the largest crop of Prudenville, then turned off ed for Chesaning, 100 miles wheat in Midland County. the gravel at a place marked down the pike. At one place, Just before night another the end of the trail to another coming out, we drove nearly young man came along and resort, then out on the gravel an hour on a gravel road and stopped, so not to get in the again, then nine miles farther only saw two or three houses woods at night, and we trav­ on Higgins Lake, which is a where anyone was living and eled together the next two about as many where they days. had tried it and pulled out. At The man where we one place we could look stopped had been up north ahead and see the road seven somewhere hunting and had or eight miles, then turn killed a moose. We had around and see it as far back. moose meat for breakfast. 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Council President Mike Kenyon said it was time to have another discussion. “What would be the pur- “I already know what my opinion is because I know what the federal law says.” - Jason Sixberry Nashville Police Chief pose ofbringing dispensaries to the village of Nashville?” Trustee Gary White asked. “Money,” Trustee Johnny Hartwell said. He pointed out that each marijuana business must pay the village a $5 XXX) fee each year. “If all we’re looking at is $5,000 to bring recreational drugs in here, it’s not worth it,” White said. He main­ tained that revenue would come at the expense of tar- •TEMPUR-PEDIC ■ ORECK • SERTA • GE • LG • FRIGIDAIRE ■ Q Sp eed Queen , QCommercial " w a rrant Grade Washer for residental use nna M *Hicharda ! Digial TV Antennas Cell Phone Boosters 628 W. 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The police are already so busy trying to 269.967.8241 Valid thru 12/31/19 -TEMPUR-PEDIC • ORECK • SERTA • GE • LG • FRIGIDAIRE • n MnENM t TOWER aswutnoN, AHWtAEMOWU NOW SERVING NASHVILLE & VERMONTVILLE.;Fiber - Voice - Data D Mign Speed Internet J1li 7^52-WB police what we currently have.” “My issue is, is it going to bring more users into the town to come get it?” Police Chief Jason Sixberry said. “I already know what my opin­ ion is because I know what the federal law says.” “What do we want the face of Nashville to look like?” Trustee Tanett Hodge asked. “We’re not necessari­ ly an industrial community. We don’t bring a lot of com­ merce into the area. So, basi- cally, we’re like a bedroom community. People are going to come here if there’s some­ thing to do here If that’s what we want to make it, then I say bring ‘em in.” “I think we have to decide what Nashville is supposed to look like, and what we want it to be, and then we make our decision from there.” In other business: The parks and recreation committee received 73 responses to its survey on the future of Nashville’s parks. Feedback showed people would like a farmer’s mar­ ket, more information on activities at the parks, devel­ opments to the Paul Henry Thom apple Trail, and an emphasis on renovating cur­ rent assets, rather than pur­ chasing new equipment. Hodge said the committee will be applying for grants to put in bathrooms at Riverside Park, near the baseball field, similar to the bathrooms at Putnam Park. Lions bested on the mat in two duals at Gull Lake Quad The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team fell in a pair of duals at Wednesday evening’s Gull Lake Quad. The Lions were bested 60-14 by the host Blue Devils and 39-30 by the Kalamazoo Central grapplers. Maple Valley got major decisions from Jesse Brumm and Gage Ertman in the dual with Gull Lake, and victori­ ous decisions from AJ Raymond and David HosackFrizzell. Brumm bested Patricio Ortiz 13-5 in the 130-pound match. Ertman topped Caleb Mason 13-4 at 103 pounds. Raymond pulled out a 10-5 win over Jacob Wiley at 171 pounds, and Hosack-Frizzell followed up with a 6-3 win over Colton Hicks at 189 pounds. Ertman opened the night for the Lions by pinning Kalamazoo Central’s Henry Huynh in their 103-pound bout. Ertman, Brumm and Raymond each finished the night with two victories. Brumm pinned Alex Dotislager from Kalamazoo Central in the 135-pound match and Raymond stuck Sean Vasquez at 171 pounds in the middle of the second period of their bout. The Lion team also got a pin from Dante Buttleman at 140 pounds. Cody Taylor scored a 13-11 win for the Lions in his 152-pound match with Kalamazoo Central’s Sean Vasquez and Jordan Thornton earned a 7-3 win for Maple Valley over Hudson Bishop in the 119pound match. The Lions are set to travel to Quincy’s Shawn Cockrell Memorial tournament today and will be a part of the Dansville Quad Monday: Maple Valley closes the season of Greater Lansing Athletic Conference duals at Lakewood Wednesday. Maple Valley girls overtake Pilgrims in fourth for first win The Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team held Lansing Christian to 11 points in the second half Tuesday and nudged in front of the visiting Pilgrims to score its first victory of the season. The Lions knocked off Greater Lansing Activities Conference foe Lansing Christian 36-32 in Lansing to improve to 1-9 overall this season. “It felt good. I was happy for the kids. That is my big­ gest thing, I am happy for them. It was well-deserved for that group of young ladies,” Lion head coach Landon Wilkes said. Ashlyn Wilkes had a teamhigh 16 points for the Lions, going 6-of-6 at the free throw line in the fourth quarter and 8-of-8 from the line overall on the night. The Lions as a team were 13-of-16 at the free throw line, going 10-of-13 in the fourth quarter. Alison McGlocklin and Megan Valiquette put in nine points each for the Lions. “We were more methodi­ cal on offense,” coach Wilkes said. “We looked to attack the basket. When we attacked and they collapsed they kicked the ball out. All nine girls contributed in some way.” “Defensively, we have been getting after it pretty good and that is a huge posi­ tive for those young ladies. It goes to show their work ethic and the stuffthey have done,” he added. Katelyn Bontrager led the Pilgrims with 13 points, but had ten at the half. As a team, Lansing Christian managed just three field goals in the second half. Maple Valley was sched­ uled to return to action last night against Leslie. The Lions were bested by Lansing Catholic 51-24 last Wednesday evening. Wilkes had 17 points in the loss to the Cougars. Snowy owl lands at Vermontville. Library The Howell Nature Center Bus will stop by the Vermontville Township Library at 6 p.m. Jan. 28, to show off its newest ambassa­ dor - Yeti the snowy owl. The bus will have opportu­ nities to dissect owl pellets, games and more. Visitors will learn how animals, including a variety of owls, have adapt­ ed to cold weather by seeing them up close. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/834/MapleValleyNews_2020-02-01.pdf 266b5029305f3b78fb18f49de133db4c PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY n e wf Street Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 148-No. 5, February 1, 2020 A local paper oftoday! Chief Jason Sixberry formally introduced to Nashville Taylor Owens StaffWriter Just over a month after being sworn in as Nashville police chief, Jason Sixberry had his first coffee with the community at 2 or 3 Together Tuesday evening. The event, hosted by the Nashville Lions Club, was a way for people to meet Sixberry and ask questions about their local law enforce­ ment. “It’s important for us to know who our police officers are, and give them our sup­ port,” Nashville Lions Club member Kalen Swift said. About 30 people came to the meet and greet, and Sixberry hopes to reach more residents by having similar sessions every four to six months. For now, Sixberry is still settling in to serving Nashville. He has been cleaning out and revamping the police department office, seeking to fill part-time police officer positions and introducing himselfto people in the com­ munity - on top of his dayto-day duties as police chief. Technically, until Feb. 29, Sixberry is an employee of the Barry County Sheriff’s Office. He has worked at the sheriff’s office for more than 29 years. “I feel like Gumby every once in a while, I’m spread so thin,” Sixberry joked with people at Tuesday’s gather­ ing. But Sixberry is no stranger to a busy schedule. He has been active in the Barry County community for decades, particularly in sports, where he has been a frequent coach and referee. He has received multiple awards for community service, including the YMCA Volunteer Award in 1994. Sixberry knew he wanted to go into law enforcement when he was in fifth or sixth grade, after meeting officers in his community. “They’re out there help­ ing people; they’re serving the community and they’re taking care of the bad guys,” Sixberry remembered think­ ing at the time. He started in the road patrol at the Barry County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 6, 1990. He moved on to be a civil process server and then Bonnie Hanford and Jason Sixberry talk about people they know in Nashville. New Nashville Police Chief Jason Sixberry brings nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience to the job. a road sergeant in 1997. He also served as a D.A.R.E. officer at schools in Delton, Middleville, Woodland and Hastings. More recently, Sixberry helped out with the marine patrol, and taught boater safety. Sixberry’s plan was to continue at the Barry County See CHIEF, page 3 Sixberry talks with Nashville residents Sandra Lundquist and Nancy Carl at 2 or 3 Together Tuesday afternoon. (Photos by Taylor Owens) Vermontville Fire and EMS give 2019 report Lake Froncheck Staff Writer The Vermontville Fire Department had 139 calls for service in 2019. During his report during Thursday night’s Vermontville Township meeting, Chief Jeff Wetzel said 52 of those were medical first responder calls to Kalamo Township, and, of those 52, Vermontville was the first on scene 90 per­ cent of the time. Vermontville EMS had 159 calls for service during the year. As Ambulance Director Brittney Gardner gave her report Thursday night, she said 65 of those calls were transported by VEMS and 29 were refusals. The remainder of the calls were transported by other agencies, sporting events, structure fire standbys, or incidents in which an indi­ vidual had already died. Following their yearly reports, Wetzel and Gardner gave their December reports. During the month, EMS had 16 calls for service. Five were transported by Vermontville, five were transported by Eaton Area EMS, two were transported by Nashville EMS, and four were refusals. The Vermontville Fire Department had 12 calls for service. Six were medical assists to Kalamo, one was a fire complaint in Vermontville, one was a wire-down call in Kalamo, and four were medical assists to Vermontville EMS. See REPORT, page 2 In This Issue • Owls land in Vermontville • League-leading Leslie boys best Lions • Shorthanded Lion cheer team still scoring well • Lions team up with Vikings for Hoops for Hope fundraiser again �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 1,2020 REPORT, continued from page 1 MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Allen Mokma Allen “Al” Mokma, bom December 15, 1945, passed away January 22, 2020. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place. No visitation or services will be held. Barry County Extension Calendar of Events February 2020 Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., 3 Extension Office 5 Dairy Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., location TBD 6 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center 12 Teen Leader Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Commission on Aging 17 Extension Office closed 20 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center 21- 22 4-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center 22- 23 4-H Beef, Sheep & Swine Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center 24 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., 911 Central Dispatch Building Rose, his wife of 32 years survives, as well as many wonderful friends. Online condolences may be expressed at www. grlansing.com. Schedule set on strategic plan Call 269-M5-9554 for Maule llallej News ads Dr. Katherine Bertolini Superintendent We have arrived in February already. Time just seems to move faster and faster! There will be a lot of buzz this month around the topic of our Strategic Planning Process that is under way in the Valley. The strategic planning process is one ofthe most critical times Supervisor Jack Owens and Trustee Gary Goris check for community members to share their voice and perspective out one of Vermontville Fire Departments new radios. with us because it gives us insight into what our local stakeThe radios have a new system which the department holders expect from our school system. Your unique experi trained with with on on January January 25^. 25^. During During the the meeting meeting Chief Chief ences with the school district and greater communities of trained livsfbck Products & Tools Thru Feb. Jeff Wetzel said that they go live with the new radios on Vermontville and Nashville are very important to the ideals of local control within school systems. Feb. 10. fFoincda buos ookn Stylist Teri Knoll We want to invite you as community members to join us in Stylist Lynzie Smith Receptionist Gloria Guernsey Over the course of the improvements to outside the a few different ways: O__w_n_e__rsK Kimimberly & Joe Rodriguez First, please respond to the survey available at our website meeting the township offi­ fire building, and upgrades to mvs.kl2.mi.us/our-district/strategic-plan/ or surveymonkey. cials spoke about getting the opera house. The board of trustees also:com/r/MapleValley2020SP. quotes for multiple different Second, you could attend our Focus Group for our School township projects. Those -Approved the spending of up to $500 for a new polling Board and Community which will be held at 6 pm. Thursday include a replacement ambu ­ HAIR • NAILS • PRODUCT Feb. 6 in the board room of the central office at 11014 lance, upgrades to the town­ computer. -Voted to sign an audit Nashville Hwy. This focus group session will be open to the ship fire building, pavement engagement letter with the entire community and facilitated by Dr. Rod Green of the accounting firm Walker, Michigan Association of School Boards. Fluke and Sheldon. The cost The third way you can get involved is to attend a full day of the audit is not to exceed retreat on Saturday, Feb. 29. This will be a more limited work Honoring $5,250 for the audit itself and group designed to have a wide representation of the school $310 for audit preparation system and community stakeholders. We plan to make this costs. group veiy diverse and representative of our community. 22-year kidney transplant anniversary & - Approved election work-Please contact Kelly Zank ifyou want to be placed on the list ers for the March 10 primary. of potential representatives for the retreat group. She can be 50 years as a licensed RN. They are Carla Rumsey, Kim reached at kzank@mvs.kl2.mi.us or 517.852.9699, extension Pat, or fondly known as Tricia by her hometown, Mills, Nebraska, Eldred, Nicole Tillery and 4. always dreamed of being a 50-year nurse. That dream comes Keep an eye on our web page for ongoing information Marilyn Frith. -Approved a conditional about our strategic planning process. You also can find our true this year. She is also celebrating 22 years since her kidney transplant on January 31,1998. use permit for Lamar and current five-year plan on the “Strategic Plan” page ifyou want Rebecca Miller who are look-to have a refresher on our current goals that will be used to Pat grew up as a farmer’s daughter in the sandhills. She worked ing to open a healthy foods inform our future goals. hard building fence and dreamed of being a military nurse. Her Keep an eye out in local businesses for the sophomore stu­ store on their property. father was a World War II airline mechanic and wouldn’t let dent fundraiser that is going on. If you loved the Kiss a Pig contest that resulted in our own Principal Knapp puckering up his daughter join. So Tricia worked her way through school, at our last football game ofthe year, you have a chance to vote graduating from Omaha in 1970. for your favorite contenders to take a pie in the face at our last Pat has held her nurse’s license in seven states. She supported her basketball game of the year on March 2 against Bellevue. (I family while her husband went through school, working in Illinois and then Los Angeles have a vested interest in this since the board has joined me in signing up to be one of the options you could “vote” for with in pediatrics. After moving to the state of Vermont in 1976, your funds... Be kind, I think there are many other folks who she worked in med-surg and extended care, and was promoted are worthy of a whipped cream facial...) to Director of Nursing. While working through an There are so many wonderful ways you can engage with epidemic in 1996 she caught the influenza. She Kathryn Loy of Nashville and support the Valley: Volunteerism, fundraisers, strategic continued to report to work while sick and the virus recently fulfilled require-planning, reading with children at every opportunity, attendattacked her kidneys. She nearly died. God was good ments for a master’s degree ing our many arts and athletic events andjust making an effort and gave her a kidney after only 6 months on dialysis. from Spring Arbor University. to be invested in young people as our future. During this time the local Catholic Church provided She now holds a master of It is a great day to be in the Valley and we are so grateful to transportation to her treatments 2-hours away so her social work. have the support of this fine community! \ kids could stay in college. BUY2< ill FREE 207 N. Main St. • 517.852.0313 Pat Griffes Loy earns master's degree at Spring Arbor After her transplant she moved with friends to Florida where she worked as an assistant director of nursing. She then moved to Alaska in 2005 to help support her daughter and grandchildren. They moved here to the Valley together in 2009 and have made it their home. Ministry and service have always been an important part of Pat’s life. She worked as a Sunday school teacher, church camp nurse and missionary support for the Church of the Nazarene for 20 years. She converted to Catholicism in the late 90’s and has worked as a reader and with the women’s bible study at St. Cyril. She volunteers weekly at the Center of Hope and also works at MV taking money for games. She has kept her nursing license active and takes free blood pressures at the Center each week. Patricia has a big heartfor the Lord andfor her three children and seven grandchildren. Herfamily thanks Godfor her everyday and can’t imagine the last 22 years without her. Maple Valley News Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 News and press releases: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising: ads@j-adgraphics.com Frederic Jacobs • Publisher & ceo '_______________Hank Schuuring * cfo_________________________ • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ad deadline is Friday at 2:00 p.m.; Display ad deadline is Thursday 5 p.m. Chris Silverman csilverman@j-adgraphics.com • NEWSROOM • Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) • news@j-adgraphics.com Taylor Owens • taylor@j-adgraphics.com �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 1,2020 — Page 3 CHIEF, continued from page 1 Sheriff’s Office for a few more years, and perhaps move to a lieutenant’s posi­ tion if one opened up, before retiring. “I probably would have never left,” Sixberry said. But when Nashville Police Chief Chris Koster died in a car crash in September, the village council needed to hire a police chiefon short notice. “The whole council worked pretty hard to get Jason,” Nashville Village Council Trustee and Police Committee Chair Johnny Hartwell said. “I’ve known Jason for a long, long time, so I know his integrity and his work ethic.” Hartwell knew it might be a tough sell because of Sixberry’s dedication to the sheriff’s office, and because Hartwell was asking him to take position with broader responsibilities and less pay. It was a tough decision for Sixberry after spending so much time with the sheriff’s office. “I consider the Barry County Sheriff’s Office my second family,” Sixberry said. “It’s tough because you’re not seeing them every day.” But Sixberry wouldn’t be going far, and may still work alongside his colleagues at the sheriff’s office. Sixberry also thought about something Barry County Sheriff’s Lt. Jay Olynechik said to him, ‘Don’t retire from something, retire to something.’ “When he called me that day and said he was going to give us a try, I just about fell over,” Hartwell said. “We were elated.” “A lot of people know Jason Sixberry. They know he’s a very trustworthy per­ son, and they know they can come talk to him. He’s got an open-door policy... If people trust your local police depart­ ment, that’s an awful good thing.” In his first few weeks on the job, Sixberry has spent a lot oftime out in the commu­ nity, meeting with business owners, and going to the schools. He said it’s import­ ant for people to see police in a positive light. “You want them to under­ stand that you’re part of the community,” Sixberry said. “You have a vested interest in where they live, and you want them to have a vested interest in where they live.” It was something several community members pointed out at the meet and greet. “A lot of us in this room have been here for a long, long time,” Jack Semrau said to Sixberry. “We’ve seen those officers that have been a part of the community, and that’s what we like, that’s what we need, and I appreci­ ate that in you already.” A sense ofcommunity also extends to Sixberry’s philos­ ophy on policing, and he will bring the lessons that he learned at the sheriff’s office to his role in Nashville. “It’s much better to talk your way out of a situation than fight your way out of a situation,” Sixberry said. “Treat people how you like to be treated.......... 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PASTOR PEGGY BAKER ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a.m., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 630 p.m. Jesus Club for boys & information call 1-269-731-5194. For Charlotte one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main St, Vermontville, Ml 49096 (517) 554-7267 11: 00 a.m........................................Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. ..6 p.m. Leadership Training WINTER HOURS: Su-M 8a-2p Tu-Sa 8a-8p Children’s Sunday School: 930 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. & Desserts ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 2415 McCann Road Sunday Services: Worship Service......................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................ 11:00 a.m. ...................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: PASTOR KAREN KINNEY 517-852-2043 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 9:15 a.m. Worship lunch, dinner ............................ 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI 517-588-8415 6043 E, M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville 10: 00 a.m............................... Church Service Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE Located on the comer of State and Washington streets 517-726-0526 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. ......... 11 Worship ................................................ 7 p.m. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH United Methodist Women: Children's Classes, Sunday: AM. Worship............ P.M. Worship......... Special." Phone: (517) 543-5488 Contemporary Service, Wednesday Evening: Someone . Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, MacDonald. An oasis of God’s love. “Where is Night Service............................. 6:45 p.m. 301 Fuller St, Nashville girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose Everyone 5505 North Mulliken Road, Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Homemade Breakfast, 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship......................................... 11 .Evening Worship .:...................................... 6 .Wednesday Family REV. DAVID POOLE, PASTOR Phone (269) 963-7710 517-726-1300 GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wo matter who you are, or where you are on life'sjourney, you are welcome here.' Youth Groups, Bible Study FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS ONLY 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. 5 mile radius CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FREE DELIVERY 174 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE 517-208-0044 157 South Main, Vermontville, MI • ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH small selection of colors and a variety of techniques, par­ ticipants can learn how to create landscape paintings. The class is limited to 20 participants, and registration is required by contacting the library at 517-726-1362. Jo Leis Diner We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping DAYTIME AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Jill Hickey Tracy Janousek Amy Peters_______ £<rdu u /ditd. 113 N. Main, Nashville An adult acrylic painting class will take place at the Vermontville Township Library from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 8. Spencer Scharf from S3Arts will guide attendees in creating a step-by-step oil painting on canvas. With a Accounting and Tax, LLC 3 cakes, 1 egg & 1/2 meat us/OPES/SearchSessions. aspx or call 800-292-3939. MDARD does not accept walk-ins or late arrivals. Space is limited. Photo ID is also required. Participants are encour­ aged to read and study the core manual before attending the review. Copies may be purchased at the Eaton County MSU Extension office or ordered from the NPSEC Fulfillment Center online at https ://npsecstore. com/pages/michigan. Acrylic painting class at Vermontville library Now Scheduling Appointments MAPLE^VALLEY 1 egg, 1/2 meat, small Potato and 1 slice Toast j Kettle . Cafe, have been applied for. The cost for the review session is $30 per person (includes lunch), payable in advance or at the door. Payment by cash or checks made payable to MSU. RSVPs are due March 4 to the MSU Extension office, 517-543-2310. The cost for the MDARD exam is $50 for private appli­ cators, and $75 for commer­ cial applicators. Payments by check only made payable to State ofMichigan (no cash or credit cards). Register at https://www2 .mda .state .mi. K. Chesnutt, Madeline Youngs. In addition, the university recognizes students who earn a 4.0 GPA for the semester. Area students who received the highest marks possible include: Charlotte - McKenna F. Quinn. Vermontville — Sabrina C. Nelson. Northern Michigan University in Marquette has released its dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester. To qualify, students must earn a grade point average of 3.50 to 3.99 for the semester. Local students who did so include: Charlotte — Kortney L. Manchip, Malynda M. Whipple. Hastings Brian V. Small Breakfast Special /Jack £ JudyV\ MSU Extension Individuals can prepare for the Michigan Department of Rural and Agriculture Department Core Pesticide Applicators Certification exam with a review session. The Eaton County pesticide review class and MDARD exam will be Wednesday, March 11, at the Eaton County MSU Extension office, 551 Courthouse Drive, Charlotte. The review session will start at 8 a.m., and the exam will begin at 1 p.m. Recertification/RUP credits NMU dean’s list includes area students Check Out Our Home Cookin' Eaton County hosting MDARD pesticide review, exam MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday Worship............................. 830 a.m (112 mile East ofM-S6, 5 mi south ofNashville) We seek to feed the hungry, ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville Sunday Mass................................ 930 a.m. FATHER STEPHAN PHILIPS Amission of St. Rose Catholic Church, Hastings VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main SL, Vermontville Sunday School ....... 10 . both spiritually and physically. A.M. Service... P.M. Service... ......... 11:15 ................ 6 . Mickey Cousino Worship Service.............. ............. 11 . Certified Lay Minister Sunday Evening Service Wed. Evening Service... ...... 6 p.m. 630 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY Phone 616-765-5322 AWANA............................. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday School ......... 9:45 308 p.m. Wed. PASTOR JOE BENEDICT 304 Phillips St, Nashville 9:45 a.m. AM. Service Sunday School................ 11 a P.M. Service................................................... 6 p QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Wed. Service................................................. 7 p M-79 West Sunday School 9:00 a.m. PASTOR DON ROSCOE PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE, Assistant Pastor PASTOR ERIC LAMPHERE, Youth Pastor Worship......................................... 11:15a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI PASTOR RICH MUTERLING 517-652-1580 517-231-3434 �Page 4 just say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 1,2020 Owls land in Vermontville Taylor Owens StaffWriter The Vermontville Township Library counted 87 attendees to the “Snowy Owl and Friends” presenta­ tion at the Vermontville Community Center Tuesday. Beth Baumgartner of the Howell Nature Center brought three owls and a rab­ bit to show along with some owl pellets to dissect. Baumgartner travels on Alexandria’s Nature Bus which visits communities around Michigan thanks to grants provided by the Spirit ofAlexandria Foundation. Beth Baumgartner of the Howell Nature Center shows off a barn owl at the Vermontville Community Center Tuesday. (Photos by Taylor Owens) A group of 87 people came to see owls on Tuesday at the Vermontville Community Center. “Invite us in. We’ll bring RESULTS! D*"O*"B"*B"*I"K‘*T *S ACDaico COMPLETE AUTO SERVICE CENTER Now offering factory dealer computer programing for Sally Magoon, Associate Broker 269-986-5737 Our Diagnostic Computer Software Is Compatible With All Makes £r Models smagoonrealestate@gmail.com 111 N. Bostwick Avenue Charlotte, Ml 48813 www.weichertemerald.com WRHeHiM M cMhHeHr®t Emerald Properties O JEFF DOBBIN’S LOCATED JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M-79 A snowy owl checks out attendees to the Howell Nature Center presentation after being taken out of its cage. 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Please email edltoi@j-adgraphics.com with your resume and a cover letter explaining what �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, February 1, 2020 — Page 5 League-leading Leslie boys best Lions Rromor Brett RB rroem moerr Sports Editor Leslie kept pace with the Greater Lansing Activities Conference leaders by scor­ ing a 70-51 on Winter Homecoming night at Maple Valley High School Friday (Jan. 24). The Blackhawks bested the Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team 70-51 in GLAC action, moving to 5-1 in conference play. They were tied atop the conference standings with Perry and Stockbridge heading into last night’s action. The Lions are still chasing their first conference victory, but head coach Ryan Nevins liked much of what he saw from his guys Friday, espe­ cially on the offensive end of the floor. “I though this was our most consistent game offen­ sively,” Nevins said. “It is definitely the best we shot the ball all year, Leslie’s pressure bothered us and didn’t allow us to get into many of our sets. They did a nice job of speeding us up. We did not do a very good job of controlling the tempo ofthe game. I have seen a lot of improvement through out the season and now we work­ ing on putting it all together. The guys are starting to feel more comfortable in what we are trying to do offensively and defensively.” The Blackhawks took a 38-21 lead at the half, and .extended their advantage to 57-33 heading into the fourth quarter. Hugheston Heckathom was a big part of the Lians’ improved shooting Friday,' hitting all three of his thrCepoint attempts and finishing with 15 points. Curtis Walker had 15 points and 12 Maple Valley’s Ben Benedict lofts a shot over a Leslie rebounds. Blaze Sensiba defender in the paint during the Winter Homecoming chipped in a career-high contest Friday at Maple Valley High School. (Photo by eight points for the Lions and Taylor Owens) Eli Nelson added six points student SE Ml® bajru Counlu in his first game back from an injury. The Lions are were 1-9 overall on the season, and 0-6 in GLAC play heading into last night’s ballgame at Stockbridge. “Our goal the second half ofthe season is to go 5-5 and cauliflower, black beans & com, orange. Tuesday, Feb. 4 Alaskan stuffed salmon w/ dill sauce, buttered peas, sweet potatoes, pear. Wednesday, Feb. 5 Chicken Alfredo wf Farafelle noodles, broccoli, diced carrots, banana. Thursday, Feb. 6 BBQ chicken thigh, brown rice, sautded spinach, mixed vegetables, apple. Friday, Feb. 7 Hamburger, com, broccoli, bun, applesauce. Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 3 Hastings: Card Program 9-11 am.; Classic Country w/Troy 10:30 am.; Painting Group 1 pm. Delton: BP Checks; Walking 11 am.-l pm. Woodland: Card Games 11 am. Nashville: Dominoes Home Delivered 11 am. H.WJQ Reminiscence. Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 3 Tuesday, Feb. 28 'Macaroni*, .mid cheese,. .Hastings: 'S^ii Bowling .*9 am.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Massage 10:30 am.noon; BP Checks 10:30 am. Train Your Brain 1 p.m. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Wednesday, Feb. 5 Hastings: Card Program 9 am.; Legal Aid 10:30 a.m.noon; Euchre 12:30-3 pm. Delton: Walking 11 am.-l pm.; Reminiscence; January Birthdays. Woodland: Card Games 11 am.. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. N/W - BP Checks. RSVP for party Thursday, Feb. 6 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 am. Nashville: TV Tune; Dominoes 11 am. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Walking 11 am.-l pm. Friday, Feb. 7 - Bingo 9:30 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 am.; Matter of Balance 1:30-3:30 pm. Woodland: Card Games 11 am. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Fiddler’s Jamboree tomorrow see if we upset some teams the second time through the conference,” Nevins said. The Lions have two non-conference games on the slate in the week ahead, tak­ ing on Athens Factoryville Christian Monday in Nashville and then traveling to Galesburg-Augusta Friday (Feb. 7). Digital TV Antennas Cell Phone Boosters 269.967.8241 TV ANTENNA * TOWTR INSTALLATION, REPAIR & REMOVAL valspar paint Valspar Pristine Interior Paint • Rat • 100% acrylic latex • Paint & primer in one • Single coat coverage •Engineered to repel X) dirt & resist stains • Low odor, low VOC and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Feb. 3 Chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, seasoned green beans, orange. Tuesday, Feb. 4 Baked pollock, sweet potatoes, buttered peas, diner roll, sliced pears. Wednesday, Feb. 5 w/ Chicken Alfredo Farafelle noodles, broccoli, diced carrots, garlic toast, banana. Thursday, Feb. 6 BBQ chicken thigh, sauteed spinach, mixed vegetables, combread, apple. Friday, Feb. 7 Hamburger, broccoli cheddar soup, tossed salad, bun, applesauce. Maple Valley’s Blaze Sensiba turns away from pressure being applied by Leslie's Ayron Rutan during their GLAC bailgame Friday at Maple Valley High School. 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State in Nashville 517-852-0882 Monday thru Saturday 7:30 am. to 5:30 p.m. �Page 6 — Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 1,2020 Shorthanded Lion cheer team still scoring well son in each round as it won the second Greater Lansing Activities Conference jam­ boree of the season Wednesday at Perry High School. The Vikings have won SUNFIELD TOWNSHIP each of the two conference jamborees so far this season. WINTER 2019 TAX The Maple Valley varsity competitive cheer team performs an updated round one They did it with a final point COLLECTION total of 763.42 Wednesday. routine at the Greater Lansing Activities Conference jamboree hosted by Perry Saturday, February 8 Runner-up Webberville had Wednesday evening. 9:00am-12:00pm 699.40 points on the day. four girls,” Maple Valley points in round two. “We made a bunch of head coach Sarah Huissen Webberville hit the 300 mark Friday, February 14 changes to clean up our said. “I am very proud of the in round three with a final 9:00am-5:00pm round three the two days girls and their efforts the last score in that round of 301.20. **After February 14, prior,” Lakewood head coach two weeks and we hope to be Stockbridge toc rge was tr third in n penalty and interest will Kim Martin said. “The girls back at five for the league the overall standings with apply.** had a good night.” final.” 631.70 points, ahead of Lakewood had a score of The Maple Valley girls put Leslie 619.26, Maple Valley Dog Tags are no longer 233.60 in round one, 217.52 up a point total of 187.40 in 608.40 and Perry 510.80. NOTICE TO CREDITORS available through in round two and 312.30 in round one, 158.20 in round The Vikings will host the Decedent's Trust Estate Kentownship offices, please round three. two and 262.80 in round GLAC Championship Feb. neth N. Sparks (“Decedent”) Date contact your county for The Maple Valley girls three. Ifit hadn’t been for the of Decedent’s Birth: August 7,1932 12. more information. were fifth Wednesday, and ten-point deduction in round The Maple Valley girls Name of Trust: Kenneth N. Sparks they are making some chang­ two due to a lack ofnumbers, were third among the Trust dated October 22,1986 NO­ Sunfield Township Hall TICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent, es too - out of necessity. 145 Main St., Sunfield the Lions would have been Division 4 teams competing “We are doing Well con­ right on the heels of Leslie at last Saturday’s Delton Kenneth N. Sparks died May 19, 2016. There is no personal repsidering we had an injury the for fourth place on the day. There is also a night Kellogg Invitational, after a resentative of Decedent’s estate depository slot at the night before Pennfield’s’ “We had to change all of third-place finish at that Jan. to whom Letters of Authority have township hall for payment Invite (Jan. 17), so we have our formations in round one been issued. Creditors of Dece­ 17 Pennfield Invitational. convenience. had to change our rounds and from five to four, so we had Maple Valley’s girls put dent are notified that all claims currently are competing with to have girls learn new together their best round against the Decedent, Decedent's estate, and/or Decedent's trust(s) parts,” Huissen said. “In three of the season and their will be forever barred unless pre­ round two we only had to best overall score. sented to Trustee, Attorney David change formations and con­ East Jordan took the day’s G. Coleman at 624 W. Ottawa championship with an over- Street, Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) tinue to do the same skills. “As for round three we are all score of 728.07 points. 267-9950 within four (4) months after the date of publication of this able to do the majority of our Sturgis was second with notice. Date: November 2,2019. The Village of Nashville will hold a Public Hearing on stunts except the OLE since 724.57 points, ahead of February 13th, 2020, (NOT THE 27TH) at 7:00 p.m. in the we usually do this stunt with Pennfield 718.86, Coloma NOTICE TO CREDITORS Council Chambers located at 203 N. Main. a front spot. Without the 653.06, Delton Kellogg Decedent’s Trust Estate Joyce OLE we are not receiving the 638.68, Maple Valley 627.54, A.Sparks (“Decedent”) Date of PURPOSE: To discuss the proposed budget for the ’s Birth: April 11, 1932 2020-2021 budget year. choreography bonus points. Vicksburg 612.88, Lawrence Decedent N White Pigeon Name of Trust: Joyce A. Sparks We are working on doing this 601.68, Trust dated October 22,1986 NOTHE BUDGET BEING DISCUSSED IS with four, but it is not ready 598.86, St. Joseph 565.00, TICE TO CREDITORS: Decedent, BASED ON THE PROPERTY TAX MILLAGE to put into the round yet. The Loy Norrix 523.32 and Joyce A. Sparks died April 1,2019. RATE PROPOSED TO BE LEVIED FOR THE girls are keeping positive and Constantine 275.28. There is no personal representaSUMMER OF 2020. East Jordan and Delton tive of Decedent’s estate to whom are looking forward to hav­ ing their full team back Kellogg were the two Letters of Authority have been is­ The 2020-21 budget will be voted on during the regular together on the mat.” Division 4 teams ahead of sued. Creditors of Decedent are Council Meeting to be held immediately after the Public notified that all claims against the The Lakewood Vikings the Lions. Hearing. Decedent, Decedent’s estate, and/ The Maple Valley girls or Decedent's trust(s) will be for­ were the only team over 200 scored a 192.00 in round one ever barred unless presented to and then added a 165.64 in Trustee, Attorney David G. Cole­ round two after a ten-point man at 624 W. Ottawa Street, deduction. Maple Valley Lansing, Ml 48933 (517) 267-9950 closed out the day with a within four (4) months after the date of publication of this notice. Candidate will work closely with the Village Clerk to perform administrative work to conduct 269.90 in round three. Date: November 2nd, 2019. daily business activities ofthe village, including statutory clerk functions and imple­ menting village policies. Will assist in keeping records ofall council proceedings; han­ dling correspondence on behalf ofthe village; prepare agendas and execute assignments given by the clerk and village council; and, have official responsibility for accounting of all receipts, disbursements and reconciliations in regard to village funds. Will assist in preparing a variety of financial records, including payroll and excel worksheets. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lakewood varsity competitive cheer team had its highest scores of the sea- LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL - CORRECTION PUBLIC HEARING Employment Village of Vermontville Deputy Clerk STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF BARRY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS DECEDENT’S TRUST ESTATE In the Matter of the Beatrice M. Selbee Living Trust dated March 1,2002, as amended October 25, 2007. Decedent’s date of birth: September 23,1928. TO ALL INTERESTED PER­ SONS: Your interest in this matter may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, Beatrice M. Selbee, lived in Barry County, Delton, Michigan, and died De­ cember 22, 2019. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all decedent's assets were held by the Trustee at decedent’s death, and the decedent has no probate estate. Creditors of the deceased are further notified that all claims against the trust estate will be forever barred unless presented to: Sandra K. Selbee, Trustee and/ or the attorney’s office represent­ ing Sandra K. Selbee as Trustee within 4 months of the publication of this notice. This notice is published pursuant to MCL 700.7608. If a probate estate is opened in the future for the decedent, this notice is intended to satisfy the requirements of MCL 700.3801. Notice is further given that the trust estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons(s) entitled to it. Date: January 23, 2020 Chalgian & Tripp Law Offices, PLLC Diane K. Peters P52818 395 South Shore Drive, Suite 205 Battle Creek, Michigan 49014 (269) 963-3900 Sandra K. Selbee 1209 Wall Lake Drive Delton, Michigan 49046 (703)599-8556 136554 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS WOULD LIKE YOUR INPUT! Hours: Approximate 18 hours, Salary: commiserate with experience. Interested candidates, please submit the following or your application may not be considered: 1) Completed Village ofVermontville application. Applications may be picked up at the village office or at www.vermontville-mi.gov. 2) Cover letter. 3) Resume, including three professional references. 4) Official sealed college transcript or copy ofrequest submitted to college (if applicable). 5) Current certifications, if applicable Please submit the above to: president@vermontville-mi.gov AND clerk@vermontville-mi.gov or The Village ofVermontville PO Box K Vermontville, Mi 49096 Deadline for applications is Friday, February 28,2020 at 4pm. Any questions, concerns or clarifications, please contact the Village Office at 517-726-1429, clerk@vermontville-mi.gov. You are Invited to Help Plan the Future Goals of Maple Valley Schools as we Begin the Process of Creating our Five Year Strategic Plan. What: Strategic Planning Community Input Session with the Board of Education and Mr. Rod Green of the Michigan Association of School Boards When: Thursday, February 6,2020, at 6:00 p.m. Where: Maple Valley Administration Building Board Room, 11014 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096 Who: All Maple Valley School District Residents That Would Like to Share Input on the Five Year Strategic Plan for the District. We Hope to See YOU There! �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 1.2020 — Page 7 Lions team up with Vikings for Blackhawks best Lions by ten in GLACgirls’ hoops Hoops for Hope fundraiser again Leslie pulled out a tenpoint win over the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basket­ ball team Tuesday in Nashville. The Blackhawks held the Lions to 19 points through the first three quarters, building a 32-19 lead. Tommi Fedewa led the Blackhawks with 14 points and Emma Smeiska had 11. Ashlyn Wilkes led the Lions with 12 points. Jiliann Moore and Megan Valiquette had five points apiece. Trista Medina had a team-high seven rebounds for the Lions, and was one of four girls with two assists. Wilkes added a team-high four steals. The Maple Valley girls were scheduled to visit Stockbridge last night in another Greater Lansing Activities Conference ball­ game. The Lions go on the road to take on Olivet Tuesday and then will visit Galesburg-Augusta for a non-conference ballgame Feb. 7. The Lions were 1-10 overall on the season and 1-5 in the GLAC heading into last night’s match-up with Stockbridge. League-leading Lakewood bests Lion grapplers in final GLAC dual jS' > jS Nn hfey?* £*> ’.a2> *5.^ $<> gssg ^*!S*** ■l^2*> Perennial league power Lakewood finished off a per­ fect 5-0 season of Greater Lansing Activities Conference duals with a 61-14 win at Maple Valley Wednesday. Maple Valley’s 14 points came as two-time state med­ alist Jesse Brumm faced a void in the line-up at 130 pounds, Gage Ertman scored a 9-0 win over the Vikings’ Ashton Clark at 103, and AJ Raymond beat the Vikings’ PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ feds^ itfZ*M ,,W^®Wlt ^K^ferj gal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, afcW?® marital status, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial J* trfratiihutt, status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women Mi® MpMtKin This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is In viola­ , BW ifjufetaijj lipasiKCr 2.W fetaMwts 8$ tat Nfe!tttl«|tl tyMi iTOTtinffl' handicap, familial status, national origin, age or and people securing custody of children under 18. tion of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper arc available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451 -2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. SStftr MttilMt tjlaeteij jjdrWtlu Mi •**« MttW® . tfaiflW*1" ■£! »»*“ :HO£W*!* *j.uusu.•su ®^S® « «**>< „ Kyle Petrie 16-4 at 171 pounds. Lakewood got pins from Jordan Mclllwain (119 pounds), Keegan VanAlstine (140), Vem Fields (152) and Gavin Vaughn (160) in the dual. Kanon Atwell, Kaiden Villanueva, Donavan Pratt, Jon Clack and Grant Clarkson all won for the Vikings against voids in the Lion line-up. The tightest match of the evening was at 189 pounds where the Vikings’ Allen Shellington pulled out an 8-4 win over David HosackFrizzell. The Vikings also got a big win from Zachary Gibson at 112 pounds as he bested Matthew Slaght 9-0 in their bout. “Some of the kids got a wake-up call. They thought our conference was going to be a lot easier than what it was,” Lakewood head coach Tony Harmer said. “We found out other teams were putting in time as well. For other teams, their goal is to beat our kids, and in some cases with these smaller Save the FEE filefor rFoRrtcki mm JOISW®® [PIT! Barry County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) schools without a lot of kids that is what happens. But that is what makes it fun. Our kids are hungry now, and they go okay, game-one, it is time to get going.” Lakewood will host the GLAC Finals beginning at noon on Friday, Feb. 7. The Lions also wrestled Monday at the Dansville Quad where they were bested 45-27 by the host Aggies and also fell 51-30 to Lansing Everett. Brumm, Raymond, Hosack-Frizzell and Ertman had quick pins for the Lions in the dual with Everett. Brumm got the first points for the Lions in the dual with Dansville with a pin in the second period of his 135pound match with Jaden Dietz. The Lions also got a pin from Hosack-Frizzell at 189 pounds and a forfeit win for Raymond at 171. The lightweights closed out the dual well for Maple Valley, with Ertman scoring a pin at 103 pounds and Slaght pulling out a 7-5 decision at 112 pounds against the Aggies’ Blake Baker. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. OFFERING COMPLETE WATER & WELL DRILLING & PUMP With a household annual income of less than $60,000. 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(Photos by Taylor Owens) Dr. Rod Green of the Michigan Association of School Boards hears feedback from the board and community members. Taylor Owens Staff Writer Two members of the com­ munity attended a focus group for Maple Valley Schools’ five-year strategic plan Thursday evening. The hour-long session came at the end of a long day for Rod Green of the Michigan Association of School Boards, who collect­ ed feedback from students, faculty, administration and the school board. Board member Kimberly Wilkes said she was some­ what surprised at the low attendance, but she noted that the road conditions were poor due to inclement weath­ er. The information Green collected will be combined with the nearly 100 online surveys completed by mem­ bers of the community to provide a roadmap for the school’s objectives for the next five years. For each group of stakeholders, Green asked what the attendees like about the district, what could be improved, what obstacles could inhibit improvement and the vision they have for the district. The board reiterated many of the points they have been discussing since the school held similar feedback ses­ sions to select a new superin­ tendent. Their goals .include improving the budget, skilled trades, enrollment and staff retention. Documentary available online BELOW: Maplewood teacher Matt Powers is fea­ tured in “Heartbeat of the Community: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers in Rural Schools.” ...WE MUE BODGHHUIS Green pointed out that half of the school’s faculty have been in the district less than five years. “That’s pretty striking,” he said. The feedback will be com­ piled and released on Feb. 29, when a retreat will take place at 8:30 a.m. in the administrative office. Attendees will then take the data and lay out the school’s five-year strategic plan. Community members interested in participating are asked to contact the adminis­ trative office at 517-852­ 9699. Fundraiser to benefit Vermontville Museum A fundraiser dinner and silent auction to repair the Vermontville Museum will take place at 6 p.m. March 28 at the Vermontville Community Center. The Visit Vermontville Team is hosting the fundrais­ er with a goal of raising $30,000. “It is a lofty goal, but, together as a community, we can do this,” Visit Vermontville team member Lois Hammonds said. The money is to install new siding, replace side­ walks, repaint and perhaps reroof the building. The fundraiser will be a dinner of baked chicken or meatloaf and side dishes. Brent Morse of Michigan Treasure Hunters will speak at the event, and a silent auc­ tion will take place online and during the dinner. The team is currently accepting donations for silent auction items. More informa­ tion is available at 517-231­ 4077. Tickets are available for $10 starting Feb. 15 at JoLei’s Diner or at 517-231-5629. Donations for repairs may be mailed to museum treasur­ er JoAnn Zemke at P.O. Box 204, Vermontville, MI 49096. Updates on the repairs may be viewed oh Facebook at the Vermontville Historical Museum and Visit Vermontville Day pages. In This Issue ABOVE: “Heartbeat of the Community: Recruiting and Retaining Teachers in Rural Schools” is available on Youtube, and will be screened at the high school auditorium at 6 p.m. Feb. 12. The documentary showcases the challenges of rural schools and features inter­ views with teachers Matt Powers and Andrew Barna. More information is available in the Superintendent’s column on page 6. • Mobile unit brings substance abuse treatment to Eaton County • Documentary featuring school to be screened next week • Chili cook-off set in Vermontville • Lion grapplers head to Fulton to chase D4 district championship �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 8,2020 Cash prizes offered in writing Heinzman named chamber contest for high schoolers of commerce/EDA president The Barry Community Foundation has again announced the Write Away Competition for local high school students. Funded by a grant from the late Kensinger Jones and Alice Jones, the competition is offered to encourage students at Hastings, Delton Kellogg, Thornapple Kellogg, Maple Valley high schools and the Barry Intermediate School District with writing aspirations. Ken Jones enjoyed a 50-year career as a writer of radio dramas, creative director for international advertising agencies, author of numerous magazine articles and several motion picture scripts. He retired to Barry County in 1976 to raise cattle and embark on a 14-year professorship at Michigan State University. He and his wife, Alice, collaborated on two published books and Nashville Maple Syrup Association F (A Non-profit N Like Syrup? Got Trees? ; We can help... Custom Boil on Shares. * For more information contact Kalen Swift at 269-71 JoLeis Diner • PIZZA • HOMEMADE DAILY SPECIALS their work has appeared in other publications. The writing competition is to all Barry County high school students. There are two contests: Freshmen and sophomores may submit a poem (preferably with rhyme and meter), and/or an essay. Juniors and seniors may submit a short story (not more than 1,500 words) on any subject, a poem (preferably with rhyme and meter), and a feature story based on some aspect of life in Barry County. Writers may submit only one entry in each category, but may enter all categories for their grade level. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places. Details, official rules, and entry forms can be obtained from the English departments at area high schools. Homeschooled students are encouraged to apply and may obtain the entry form from the Barry Community Foundation. Submissions must be received by March 4. Winners will be announced in April. More information is available at local high school English departments or from Jillian Foster at the Barry Community Foundation 269­ 945-0526, ext. 245, or Jillian@barrycf.org. • SOUPS AND DESSERTS! Try Us! You’ll LOVE Us! WINTER HOURS: Su-M 8a-2p Tu-Sa 8a-8p 174 S. MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE 517-208-0044 Call any time for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-879-7905 Are your WINDOWS Changing the Weather in YOUR HOME? Durability with Style Make your home look exactly as you envision it with ATRIUM vinyl replacement or new construction windows. Choose from a complete range of styles and configurations to upgrade your home's look or change to a completely new appearance. Greg Chandler Staff Writer The Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance Wednesday announced the hiring of Jennifer Heinzman as its new president. Heinzman, 46, comes to Barry County from the Mecosta County Chamber of Commerce, based in Big Rapids, where she served as executive director from 2011 until July 2019. She also served as executive director of the Clare Area Chamber of Commerce from 2006 until 2011. “Hands down, she had the most significant experience involving chamber of commerce work [among applicants],” said Bob Johnston, a consultant who was hired by the local chamber to coordinate the search process. Heinzman, who begins her new duties Monday, replaces Travis Alden, who stepped down as chamber president this past November after 3 1/2 years. Alden took a job with The Right Place, an economic development organization in the Grand Rapids area. Heinzman and her family recently located to the Caledonia area. While with the Mecosta County Chamber, Heinzman led initiatives on various workforce and economic development Jennifer Heinzman issues, including broadband access, child care, transportation, trail improvement and placemaking. She also co-chaired a committee to relocate the chamber offices and local convention and visitors bureau. That effort led to construction of a new welcome center and offices for both organizations. In 2016, the Mecosta office was named Outstanding Chamber of the Year for small communities by the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals. Heinzman said she foresees taking on many of the same issues she dealt with in Mecosta County. “I want to survey the membership and talk to people in the community and find out what the needs are,” she said in a telephone interview Wednesday. The new president also wants to connect with local schools and make students aware of the lucrative careers available in Barry County. Heinzman impressed the search committee with her level of community involvement while at the Mecosta chamber, Johnston said. At the time of her departure last July, she was serving on 14 different boards and committees. “She had her finger on the pulse of the community,” Johnston said. Heinzman was selected from among more than 70 candidates who submitted resumes for the positions, including four finalists who were interviewed. “This was the best field of candidates we’ve ever had for this position,” said Fred Jacobs, owner of J-Ad Graphics and a chamber board member. “It says a lot about Hastings and Barry County. It’s a growing place, and people who do things want to go to where the action is.” Heinzman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from Central Michigan University in December 2002. She earned a master’s degree in administration from CMU in December 2005. Mobile unit brings substance abuse treatment to Eaton County Individuals living in Eaton County can now access treat­ ment for substance use disor­ ders in Charlotte three days each week through a mobile health bus staffed with trained, caring professionals. The AIM for Recovery & Wellness mobile health bus offers drug screening, sub­ stance abuse counseling, peer supports, syringe support ser­ vices, overdose prevention kits and referrals to treat­ ment. Mid-State Health Network is partnering with Recovery Pathways, LLC to provide staffing for the bus. The bus is staffed by fully creden­ tialed, trained staff, including peer recovery coaches who have experience with addic­ tion. Individuals can access treatment for substance use disorders on the bus from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays until further notice. Staff on the mobile unit will offer education, peer supports, direct treatment and referrals to other ‘brick and mortar’ treatment providers. Mid-State was awarded a two-year grant in 2019 to address the opioid crisis by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Administration. The funds are being used to support substance use prevention and treatment initiatives across Mid-State’s 21 counties, including the launch of a mobile health unit currently stationed three days a week in Eaton County. The mobile health unit project bus, AIM for Recovery & Wellness, launched in October 2019 at the Real Life Church in Charlotte before moving to its current location at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department at 1033 Health Care Drive in Charlotte. While focused currently on Eaton County, the AIM bus will eventually be expanding services to other rural counties such as Arenac, Clare and Gladwin counties. Maple Valley News Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 News and press releases: news@j-adgraphics.com • Advertising: ads@j-adgraphics.com ATRIUM WINDOWS AND D 0 0 R S Frederic Jacobs • Publisher & CEO _____________________Hank Schuuring * CFO____________ • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ad deadline is Friday at 2:00 p.m.; Display ad deadline is Thursday 5 p.m. Chris Silverman HOMETOWN] sar LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. csilverman@j-adgraphics.com • NEWSROOM• Kathy Maurer (Copy Editor) • news@j-adgraphics.com Taylor Owens • taylor@j-adgraphics.com _ �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 8,2020 — Page 3 bang CounJu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Roger L Corey Roger L. Corey, a quiet and gentle man that silently supported the Village of Vermontville in many ways, died February 3, 2020 at the age of65. Roger was bom June 3, 1954 in Charlotte to Marion and Flossie (Case) Corey, and lived his entire life in Vermontville. A graduate of Maple Valley High School in 1972, Roger had a real love for his community and did many things throughout his life to support his hometown, always behind the scenes and with no fanfare or recognition of his contributions. He spent many years as a volunteer for the Vermontville Fire Department. His real passion, however, was the baseball diamond at Maplewood school, used by the Maple Valley High School. Roger singlehandedly made sure the field was meticulously cared for, mowing it himself eveiy week, caring for the field before and after games, ensuring that a sprinkler system was installed so the grass was fantastic, and organizing and helping build a press box. Hundreds of young baseball and softball players enjoyed this field over the years. Roger worked for the United States Postal Service for 33 years as a rural carrier his in Bellevue until retirement in 2009. At home, he enjoyed an extensive collection of Coca Cola memorabilia, and had a love for trains, old tractors, and several beloved cats over the years. He loved to bowl, target practice with his guns, and attend auctions/ sales. Roger enjoyed giving to others, and was very humble and kind. Roger is survived by many cousins, including: John tBUY2O BUY2O ET 1 FREE iuteta lEitoiM 1 MSHVLLE Find u« on Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 10 Hastings: Tech Monday by appt.; Card Program 9-11 am.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Delton: Walking 11 a.m.-l p.m. Woodland: Card Games 11 a.m. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. H,W,N Reminiscence. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 10 VFW Post 8260 304 South State St., Nashville, Ml 49073 Now Scheduling Appointments MAPLE^VALLEY Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020 Accounting and Tax, LLC 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. BREAKFAST Menu Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and sausage gravy, juice, coffee, milk, hot tea. Pancakes and French toast to order. Jill Hickey Tracy Janousek Amy Peters 157 South Main, Vermontville, MI • 207 N. Main St. • 517.852.0313 Tuesday, Feb. 11 Hastings: Wii Bowlin g 9 am.; Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Train Your Brain 1 pm. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Hastings: Card Program 9 am.; Euchre 12:30-3 p.m.; Parkinson’s Support 5 pm. Delton: Walking 11 am.-l p.m.; Reminiscence. Woodland: Card Games 11 am.. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Thursday, Feb. 13 Hastings: Pre Valentine’s Day Party 10:30 am.-12:30 pm. Nashville: TV Time; Dominoes 11 am. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Walking 11 am.-l pm. Trivia Night Deadline. Friday, Feb. 14 - Bingo 9:30 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 am.; Matter of Balance 1:30-3:30 pm. Woodland: Card Games 11 am. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Thor Thornapple Valley DAYTIME AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE lil gs jEllt®!' Grilled chicken breast, brown & wild rice, roasted red potatoes, Italian blend vegetables, apple. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Shepherd’s pie, mashed potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, applesauce. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Chicken tenders, roasted red potatoes, com, banana. Thursday, Feb. 13 Swiss steak, mashed red potatoes & gravy, seasoned Brussels sprouts, fruit cup. Friday, Feb. 14 Smothered pork cutlet, baked potato, broccoli, stuffing, peach cup. We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping Stylist Teri Knoll ___ Stylist Lynzie Smith Receptionist Gloria Guernsey Owners Kimberly & Joe Rodriguez a Wi H <* :e iii{ it tod of i a,i auiteiifud Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Feb. 10 Beef taco, fiesta com, apple. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Shepherd’s pie, mashed potatoes, tossed salad, dinner roll, applesauce. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Breaded chicken sandwich, roasted red potatoes, com, banana. Thursday, Feb. 13 Swiss steak, mashed red potatoes & gravy, seasoned Brussels sprouts, dinner roll, orange. Friday, Feb. 14 Smothered pork cutlet, baked potato, broccoli, dinner roll, sliced peaches, cookie. Clayton (Kristyn) Briggs of Vermontville, Judy Lemon of Potterville, Lynn Brooks of Auburn, IN; dear friends, David and Paula Benedict from Ft. Collins, CO; his beloved cats, Gandalf and Jack; and many friends at the Vermontville Fire Department and within the community ofVermontville. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his best­ friend, Monte O’Dell. Friends are encouraged to remember Roger by attending a Community Affirmation Service at the Vermontville Fire Station on Saturday, Feb. Those 8, 2020, 11 a.m. attending are requested to bring a baseball bat with you for a special salute. Roger suggested many years ago that if anyone wanted to remember him, they were welcome to donate the Maple Valley to Scholarship Fund. Friends and family are to share encouraged memories of Roger on his Tribute Page at www. The PrayFimeral.com. family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte. Adults: $8.00 Kids 12 and under: $4.00; 5 and under FREE. 517-726-1300 {t Tut ®We kiltii o * l«tt l«St l ® U5 feWtiy ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH x; «a8iW®^ | Local J {fif fiurf 603 Reed St., Nashville 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 5505 North Mulliken Road, one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. A.M. Worship........................................11 a.m. Sunday School............. -..................9:45 a.m. Morning Worship......................................... 11 Evening Worship........................................... 6 Evening Worship............................................ 6 .Wednesday Family Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Night Service.......................................... 6:45 Wednesday Evening: s *s<* 5^*"* Church chedule . Phone: (517) 543-5488 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 CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange 301 Fuller St, Nashville Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. 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.” information call 1-269-731-5194. For P.M. Worship............. 2415 McCann Road Worship Service.......................... 9:45 a.m. .............................. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer Adult Sunday School: 10:50 am. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY United Methodist Women: 517-852-2043 Worship............................................ 9:15 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI (517) 554-7267 10: 00 a.m. GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, ......... 11 Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, .......... 6 Leadership Training 517-588-8415 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 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 (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday Worship................................ 8:30 a.m (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) We seek to feed the hungry, VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St, Vermontville Sunday School .............. 10 . both spiritually and physically. Sunday School................. .........9:45 A.M. Service.... ......... 11:15 . Mickey Cousino Worship Service.............. .............. 11 P.M. Service.... ................ 6 . Certified Lay Minister Sunday Evening Service ..... 6 p.m. Phone 616-765-5322 Wed. Evening Service... 6:30 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY AWANA.............................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR JOE BENEDICT P.M. Service 6p QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wed. Service 7p M-79 West 304 Phillips SI, Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. AM. Service.................................................. 11 a PASTOR DON ROSCOE PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Worship............................................................ 7 Phone: (517) 852-1783 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE, Assistant Pastor PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR ERIC LAMPHERE, Youth Pastor 517-652-1580 Wednesday Evening: ...................... 11XX) a.m. Holy Communion RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE .................... Church Service 11: 00 a.m........................................ Fellowship Sunday Services: Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for all services. 110 S. Main SL, Children’s Classes, Sunday: AM. Worship............. Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Sunday School............................. 11XX) a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Contemporary Service, Sunday School............................... 9:45 a.m. Nashville, Ml 49073 ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 517-7264)526 KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTOR PEGGY BAKER NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. REV. DAVID POOLE, PASTOR Phone (269) 963-7710 Charlotte FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE "No matter who you are, or where you are on life'sjourney, you are welcome here.' and many other activities. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School.................................... 10 a.m. Sunday: Prayer Meeting................................................ 7 ’ CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH Worship........................................ 11:15 am. WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 am. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR RICH MfTTERUNG . 517-231-3434 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 8,2020 Commissioners’ consensus clear: Jail is a priority this year Rebecca Pierce Editor Barry County has a top priority for 2020: The jail. That was the consensus of commissioners at their goal-setting session Tuesday, Jan. 28, and Wednesday, Jan. 29. The idea is to have one issue on the ballot - and that issue would be the jail, they said. “I think we can be honest with ourselves and say that there likely will be just the jail on the ballot in August,” Commissioner Ben Geiger said. “And it [the jail] will likely be on the same site. “I don’t like this dance that we do as to whether there will be two issues on the ballot.” Here’s how how the commissioners ended up phrasing it: They are leaning toward putting only the jail issue on the ballot at this time. But they have a consensus among themselves - and it would take a groundswell of public opinion to move the needle. Commissioner Vivian Conner was a voice against making any commitment at this point, prior to input from the public at the next two forums scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 13 in Johnstown Township Hall and 7 p.m. Feb. 18 in Room 1616 of Thomapple Kellogg Middle School in Middleville. The board has hired TowerPinkster to facilitate the community dialogue at these forums. “I don’t think you can say this when we’re not done with the forums,” Conner said. “I agree with you,” Commissioner Dan Parker said, noting that they wouldn’t be able to ignore a strong push of public opinion. Commissioner David Jackson said, if they receive overwhelming public support for a Commission on Aging project this year, the board would not be able to ignore that. But none of them expressed the belief that this would happen, especially based on the forums thus far. As the commissioners have noted, these forums keep attracting the same folks, some of them naysayers. But the board agreed not to take an official position until after these town hall meetings are completed. “The main point is: This county board has a plan for addressing the county jail,” Geiger said. “We have a plan to hold these town halls. “On a related note, we will be making a decision soon on when we want to deal with the COA. So, we talk about facilities a lot. Everybody agree with that?” Commissioners had a lot of questions about issues pertaining to the future ofthe COA facility. “Is it better for us to invest in smaller day care centers across the county or more social space?” Geiger asked. “It’s millage money that comes into the county for seniors. We’ve always just assumed that a building for seniors is what this is for. Parker, who lives in Middleville, said people in his district love the senior center in Hastings. “They pick people up and bring them here.” “Wouldn’t they like a satellite one?” Commissioner Jon Smelker asked. “No, they love the center here,” Parker replied. But Chairwoman Heather Wing said, “There are rural people that are independent who don’t want to take public transportation. They don’t trust 'em.” “I would like to see a survey of the people attending that place to see where they’re coming from. That would help us decide where to put a facility,” Commissioner Howard Gibson said. Conner said she has asked for an update from COA on its service numbers. “There are a lot of questions that aren’t answered,” Parker said, adding that the board doesn’t have enough information to make an intelligent decision on a COA facility. “There could be some awesome synergies working with Thomapple Manor.” Wing remarked, “There’s nothing that says it has to be at Thomapple Manor..... It could be something in town, in Nashville, in Middleville and Delton, with 50 units scattered because that’s where the need is.” The commissioners were so engaged in the Commission on Aging issues that they spent a half an hour on it and it wasn’t their top priority, the hired “neutral facilitator” Nancy Ohle of Midland admonished the group “Is TowerPinkster asking these kinds of question on your COA?” she asked. “No,” Geiger replied, “and I don’t think that is necessarily a bad thing. My taxpayers do not want to see a COA millage on the ballot.” Smelker, Wing and Gibson all said their constituents have said the same. Conner said the mood of the voters in her district is “mixed.” They agreed that they need to set priorities for goal-setting around the jail. Ohle encouraged the commissioners to come up with positive messaging around the jail, but Geiger disagreed. “That’s all covered in our contract with TowerPinkster. Their professional resources are going to be used for that. There’s a time and place for talking about that messaging, and we have hired that firm for their professional assistance. “We have the plan in place that takes us to Election Day.” Then Wing asked the others: “How do we break it to the COA that they are not our priority? We are not squelching them. The Thomapple Manor stuff is going to be huge when you look at synergy of services.” Ohle added this warning: “You don’t run a millage and fail without repercussions.” Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News ads •TEMPUR-PEDIC • ORECK • SERTA • GE • LG • FRIGIDAIRE ■ •TEMPUR-PEDIC • ORECK • SERTA • GE • LG • FRIGIDAIRE • Your Success Is Our Business Get professional results and unbeatable value from the local specialists in business services! Business Cards • Signs, Banners & Posters • Printing & Copying • Laminating • Marketing Materials • Brochures & Handbooks • And Much More! Let us customize your promotional materials here! offer expires See us for all your copy needs... Contact Ty Greenfield, Steve Skedgell or Jennie Yonker 269-945-9554 Black and white or color! 1351 N.Broadway (M-43), Hastings e 269.945.9105 UI OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:30 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 8,2020 — Page 5 Rough second quarter costs Lion ladies at Olivet The Lions were a bit clos­ er to Olivet in the end Tuesday than they had been at the conclusion oftheir first meeting of this season. The Eagles did manage their second victory of the season over the Maple Valley varsity girls’ basketball team in Greater Lansing Activities Conference play though, besting the visiting Lions 46-37 Tuesday. The two teams were knot­ ted at 11 -11 after one quarter, and that took some work by the Eagles after the Lions opened the ballgame on a 9-2 run. Olivet went on a 16-5 run of its own in the second quarter. Maple Valley outscored the Eagles 21-19 in the sec­ ond half, and had fewer turn­ overs than the Olivet girls for the night. Neither team shot particu­ larly well. Olivet had a 43-22 rebounding edge though, with 18 offensive rebounds. Both teams were right around 27 percent from the floor, but the Lions were just l-of-10 from behind the three-point line. Trista Medina hit the lone three for the Lions, finishing with ten points. Alison McGlocklin had nine points and five rebounds for the Lions. Jillian Moore had a team-high eight rebounds. Ashlyn Wilkes finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists and seven steals for the Lions. Wilkes and Moore had two blocked shots each, and the Lions had six as a team. Danae Feldpausch pow­ ered Olivet to the win. She finished with 21 points, five rebounds, two assists, six steals and two blocked hots. Peyton Lehman added ten points and nine rebounds. The Lions fall to 1-7 in the conference with the loss to The Maple Valley JV and varsity girls’ and boys’ basketball teams will wear the 2020 Hoops for Hope logo during warm-ups for their contests with Lakewood Feb. 11, as the two schools team up to raise money for a good cause again. Proceeds from today’s (Feb. 8, from 2p.m. to 7 p.m.) all-you-can-eat spaghetti/Alfredo dinner at the Maple Valley High School cafeteria and the basketball fundraisers during games at MVHS and Lakewood High School Tuesday will be donated to the DeVos Children’s Hospital. The Maple Valley girls play host to Lakewood Tuesday night, while the boys’ teams meet up at Lakewood High School. the Eagles and 1-12 overall with the defeat. They were slated to return to action last night at Galesburg-Augusta. Maple Valley hosts its Hoops for Hope night, a fundraiser for Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital, Tuesday when it takes on ~ the Lakewood girls. It starts with spaghetti and/or Alfredo. There will be an all-you-can-eat spaghetti/ Alfredo dinner in the high school cafeteria from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. today (Feb. 8). There will be items up for silent auction at the spaghetti dinner and at the high school basketball games. The cost to partake in the all-you-can-eat meal Saturday is $10 (15-and-up), $5 (3-14) and free for those two and under. T-shirts with the Hoops For Hope 2020 logo will be worn by the Lion basketball teams Tuesday during warm­ ups, and the shirts are also for sale at Maple Valley Pharmacy and at Lion home basketball games. T-shirts are $10 each, with 2x and 3x sizes available for $13. The T-shirt price does not include entry into Tuesday evening’s basketball contests. Those wishing to donate may also purchase hearts for a dollar at Maple Valley Pharmacy, at Tuesday’s bail­ game, or by stopping in to the high school office. People who purchase are heart are encouraged to honor a loved one or put a special note on the hearts, and they will dec­ orate the gymnasium on game night. Last Friday, the Lions were bested 51-35 at Stockbridge. Wilkes had 21 points and eight rebounds in t the loss. Medina, Alison McGlocklin and Moore had four points apiece. Megan Valiquette had four rebounds. Valvoline Full Service Oil Change $42 up to 5 quarts 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 Suppll WE OWN OUR OWN EQUIPMENT & DO OUR OWN WORK. Richard Ewing Owner GRAVEL WELLS A SPECIALTY Estimates Available (517) 726-0088 10076 0076 NASHVILLE NASHVILLE HWY. HW VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa The Vermontville Lions Club Student of the Month for January is Madison Thurlby. A third grade student, Thurlby was nominated by her teacher Sara Delany. 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D D OO £ £ T Barry County Extension Calendar of Events February 2020 Teen Leader Meeting, 6: 30 p.m., Commission on Aging Extension Office closed 17 Fair Board Meeting, 20 7: 30 p.m., Expo Center 21- 224-H Veterinary Science Teen & Adult Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center 22- 234-H Beef, Sheep 6 Swine Leaders Workshop, Kettunen Center 24 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., 911 Central Dispatch Building March Goat Developmental 2 Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Extension Office 4 Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Extension Office Fair Board Meeting, 5 7:30 p.m., Expo Center 12 Roses $49P5' $59>5' $6SP5 (Dozen) Wrapped Bouquets $1495 Carnation Bouquets $2495 Michigan Certified Designers On Staff B arlow — . Florist Big Selection of Cash & Carry Valentine Plants 111 WEST STATE ST. 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Tto Tawaudtog will provide neueeaary raananWe aurvreaa to fadnifaah wNb AnAMare al to BoW ARcvtow anirtay upon Ame(l)daya ntoce Coanrea Jack Owana. 7940 Varaaatovto bwy VanBcatvtHe Ml Tcfagtonc Na. 917 40J <4*1 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 8,2020 — Page 7 Lion grapplers head to Fulton to chase D4 districtchampionship It is tournament time. The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team was sched­ uled to travel to Lakewood yesterday afternoon for the Greater Lansing Activities Conference Tournament. A district trophy will be on the line when the Lions travel to Fulton for their Division 4 Team District Tournament Thursday. The Maple Valley wrestlers will take on Saranac in the dis­ trict semifinals, with Fulton awaiting the winner in the district final. Bloomingdale will host the Lions Saturday, Feb. 15, and a dozen other schools for a Division 4 Individual District Tournament. Maple Valley was at Battle Creek Central for the final tournament of the reg­ ular season last Saturday. Junior 130-pounder Jesse Brumm had the best day of any of the Lions, going 4-1 in his weight class. He had a pair ofpins, a major decision and a 5-0 decision against Battle Creek Lakeview’s Bryce Sheeders. His lone loss was by the score of 6-1 to Portland’s Trent Trierweiler, who was an individual state qualifier in Division 3 a year ago. AJ Raymond scored three wins at 171 pounds for the Lions Saturday, and David Hosack-Frizzell had two at 189 pounds. Maple Valley boys get first win of 2020, topple Factoryville Altai's list tog. Jldljj '#kltoi, Sttfinj Iwiij, lit) • T8 totfa.)ifcyto toil O'Bnea. Ke ■to Na to>H * to tai Mid, km jftfe • to to toto tt, ito tojtofaih ax to ■ to toi-tota aal-Hik’ (to to - tin to Brett Bremer Sports Editor Like Punxsutawney Phil, the famous Pennsylvania groundhog, emerging from his den to find some hope, the Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team emerged from a winless January to find a victory Monday. The Lions improved to 2-10 overall this season with a 69-56 victory over visiting Factoryville Christian Monday at Maple Valley High School. “We finally started putting all the pieces together,” Maple Valley head coach Ryan Nevins said. “Our pressure defensively really hurt them early and we jumped out to a 12-2 start,” he added. “We got into some foul trouble in the first half and our guys coming off the bench did a nice job of main­ taining our lead. Overall it was a good team win.” The 69 points is a new season high for the Lions. Curtis Walker led Maple Valley with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Hugheston Heckathom had 14 points and a season-high 13 rebounds of his own. Lane Morris chipped in 11 points, hitting three consecutive three-pointers at one point in the fourth quarter. “We had other guys step and do a lot of the little things to make a it a success­ ful night for us,” Nevins said. Jonathan Rosenburg had seven points and nine rebounds, and Eli Nelson had four points and a season-high six assists. The Lions were scheduled to travel to GalesburgAugusta last night looking for a second-consecutive win in non-conference action. Maple Valley returns to Greater Lansing Activities Conference play at Lakewood Tuesday and then will be at Perry Feb. 14. “We talked about it after the game they need Monday ’s performance the expectation of what we need to do each night,” Nevins said. “As a coach it was really fun to watch the guys have some success. 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He finished with 15 points and also had six rebounds. “We struggled against there 1-3-1 zone in the first half,” Nevins said. “We turned the ball over way too much and it led to easy scor­ ing chances for them. The second half we played a lot better on the offensive end. We scored 30 points in the second half, but we could never dig ourselves out of that hole after halftime. “Our initial defense was actually pretty good, but they are a real big, physical team and they we are to gain posi­ tion on the glass and got a lot of second and third chance points.” Afutrien\ Seasonal CDL Delivery Driver Visit Vermontville hosting chili cook-off BUYING ALL HARD­ WOODS: Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar. Call for pricing. Will buy single Wal­ nut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. 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Apply today! crystalflash.com — 800.875.4851 Nutrien Ag Solutions: 211 Milbourne St., Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 8,2020 FFA members compete in district leadership Fourteen Maple Valley FFA students competed in the district leadership contest at Olivet High School Jan. 30. “Leadership contests are important because we get to showcase what our members have been working on for so long and get to practice our public speaking skills,” Maple Valley FFA President Josey Terpening said. Addison Ramey received a third-place gold rating in prepared public speaking with her speech “Michigan Tumbleweed,” and Nautica Burkett received eighth place and a gold award for her in speech “Women Agriculture.” Michaela Cheeseman, Jozlynn Miller, Lilly Miller and Jade Scott received a third-place silver award in the demonstration contest for their presentation, “Ropes of a Cow Show.” In the job interview con­ test, Kerk Kienutske took a seventh-place gold rating, Kenzie Thomas received a ninth place gold rating and Josey Terpening received a third place gold rating. For extemporaneous pub­ lic speaking, Travis Mater placed fifth with a silver award, and Charles Smith Frazier had a fourth-place ranking and earned a silver award. In the Creed Speaking contest, Grace Conklin took fourth place and received a gold rating. Marissa Wagner Byington took third place and also earned a gold rating. For junior high public speaking, Conner Joseph took second place and earned a gold rating. Joseph will advance to the regional leadership contest at Calhoun Area Career Center Feb. 13. Demonstration team Michaela Cheeseman, Jade Scott, Jozlynn Miller and Lilly Miller. Addison Ramey and Nautica Burkett received gold awards for prepared public speaking. Job interview competitors Kerk Kienutske, Kenzie Thomas and Josey Terpening. HOOPS FOR HOPE 2020 Benefits Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Game is Tuesday, February 11 Maple Valley vs. Lakewood Here's how you can participate! **ROY A HEART FOR Si Each** You can write a special name or note on your heart(s) and we will hang them in the gym the night of the game BUY A HOOPS FOR HOPE T-SHIRT** Cost: $10 each (2X 8 3X $13 each) T-Shirts can be purchased at the home games or locally at Maple Valley Pharmacy (gams entrance is MOT includad in the shirt price) **ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI / ALFREDO DIMMER** When: Saturday, February 8 Time 8 Place: 2-7 PM at MVHS Cafeteria Cost: $10 (ages 15 and over) $5 (ages 3-14) and Free (ages 2 and under) Bid on Silent Auction items at the dinner!** Marissa Wagner Byington and Grace Conklin received Conner Joseph advanc-­ Regional gold awards for creed speaking. es to the Leadership Contest for junior high public speaking. Alternates to regionals are Josey Terpening, Jade Scott, Michaela Cheeseman, Lilly Miller, Jozlynn Miller, Addison Ramey and Marissa Wagner Byington. Call any time for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-899-876-7985 Travis Mater and Charles Smith Frazier received silver awards for extemporaneous public speaking. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/834/MapleValleyNews_2020-02-22.pdf e9a6e2e5e0a72833319d48f2842dac13 PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 148-No. 8, February 22, 2020 Nashville dismisses Adgate as clerk Taylor Owens Staff Writer Nashville Village Council members dismissed Lynette Adgate as village clerk in a 5-2 vote during a special meeting Tuesday. Council President Mike Kenyon said Adgate has been on medical leave since Jan. 31, and her doctor had told the council she would be able to return to work Feb. 10. But Adgate had not returned to work when the council met Tuesday, Feb. 18, and the council had not received any more information about when she would return. “She deserted her post,” Kenyon said. “We can’t go without a clerk for weeks and weeks or months and months,” Trustee Gary White said. He suggested the council send a letter to Adgate, giv­ ing her a deadline to send the See CLERK, page 3 Maple Valley unofficial spring count is 962 Taylor Owens Staff Writer The unofficial spring student count, conducted Feb. 12 at Maple Valley, numbered 962, which was down from 9675 in the official fall count. But that spring number may change as absent stu­ dents are accounted for and the count is audited. “I am pleased our enroll- ment has remained rela­ tively stable over this school year,” Superintendent Katherine Bertolini said. “Our plans going forward include more community outreach and connection to be sure our community knows all of the excellent program­ ming, teaching and learn­ ing we can offer to the children of the area.” Enrollment is one of the issues the district will be highlighting in its five-year plan, which will be com­ piled from 8:30 a.m. to 4 pin. Saturday, Feb. 29, in the high school library. Community members interested in attending to help create the plan may contact the administrative office at 517-852-9699. Fuller Street Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team medalists are, in back row, from left: Hailey Howard, Hudson Carpenter, Colton Musser, Luke Mann, Klaire Keiffer, Paige Hansbarger, Chase Joppie, Logan Leaders; front row: Parker Cripe, Rowan Cook, Kenley Harris, Sam Bender, Parker Henney and Jordan Cantu. Odyssey students going to state finals Lions put five guys in finals at D4 individual district Odyssey of the Mind medalists are, in front: Lauren Bansemer; second row, from left: Payton Joppie, Kaylee Williams, Kearson Keiffer, Emma Gavin, Gage Jordan, Grady Wilkes; third row: Maddie Henney, Cory Wright, Lane Thompson, Olive Campbell, Caleb Williams, Kale Keiffer; in back: Alex Campbell. (Photos provided) The Maple Valley’s varsity wrestling team’s five regional qualifiers gather in the gymnasium at Bloomingdale High School after each reaching the finals of their Division 4 Individual District Tournament Saturday. The group includes champion Gage Ertman, runner-up Matthew Slaght, champion Jesse Brumm, runner-up AJ Raymond, and champion David Hosack-Frizzell. Brett Bremer Sports Editor Maple Valley got five guys through the Division 4 Individual District Tournament hosted by Bloomingdale Saturday. Gage Ertman (103 pounds), Jesse Brumm (130) and David Hosack-Frizzell (189) winning flight champi­ onships, and Matthew Slaght (112) and AJ Raymond (171) each finishing as the district runner-up. Brumm and Slaght were both state medalists a year ago. Brumm, a two-time state medalist for the Maple Valley team, ran his season record to 40-1 with his three wins Saturday. He topped Hesperia’s Mack Baird 3-1 in their 130-pound champion- See DISTRICT, page 2 Taylor Owens StaffWriter Two teams of Maplewood School students are headed to the Odyssey of the Mind state finals next month. Both teams took second place in their divisions, after showcasing their plays and participating in a sponta neous exercise. The Fuller Street Elementary team just missed out on going to the state finals with a third-place finish. The exercise has to be kept secret until the season is over this June, but the students have been working on their plays for months. For at least two days a week since October, the stu- dents spent 90 minutes pre­ paring for the Odyssey regional competition in Wayland Feb. 15. “We learned that we can work with other people and See ODYSSEY, page 5 In This Issue • High school hosts blood drive • Area 4th grader to perform at Grand Rapids Civic Theater • Valley girls close regular season at home Tuesday • Lions a win shy of scoring spot in regional final �Page 2 — Jusl Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, February 22, 2020 High school From the Pulpit hosts blood drive The reason behind the word Maple Valley Leadership classes will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1:45 pjn. Friday Feb. 28, at the high school gym. All walk-ins are welcome, but donors can register at redcrossblood.org with.sponsor code “Vermontville” to make an appointment. MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events February 2020 24 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., 911 Central Dispatch Building March Goat Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., 2 Extension Office Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 4 p.m., Extension Office 5 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center 11 Teen Leader Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Commission on Aging Building (all teens welcome) 14 Goat Notebook Workshop, 9 a.m., Extension Office 16 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center Mandatory Horse Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo 16 Center 16 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center 19 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m, Expo Center 21 Dairy Mandatory Meeting & Workshop, 10 a.m., Expo Center OBUY2 * GET 1 FREE In-stock Products & Tools Thru February 207 N. Main St. • 517.852.0313 Save the FEE Michael Cheesema NASHVILLE, MI Michael Cheeseman, age 49, ofNashville passed away While your way may not be Rev. David Poole Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 to my liking, I defend your First Congregational peacefully at his home with right to pursue your happi­ Church ofVermontville all his girls at his side after I am often asked: “Just ness. battling pancreatic cancer. Often today, certain indi­ what is ‘Congregational’?” Michael was bom in Park More often than not, my viduals and churches have Falls, WI on December 22, quick answer is that come to claim their 1970, the son of Elmer and Congregational churches Christian beliefs give them Carol (Tesch) Cheeseman. are descendants of the the right to infringe or deny He was raised in the the rights of others. Mayflower. Nashville area and attended We are those pilgrim Companies deny health local schools graduating people who made their way benefits to women because from Maple Valley High to this continent to establish they believe in the right to School in 1989. a new world built upon the life, so they will not allow He was the husband of women access to birth con­ equal rights of all people. Rexanne (Penney) The Congregational peo­ trol. Travel bans are insti­ Cheeseman. The couple was ple of 1620 built communi­ tuted. LGTBQ are denied married August 23, 1997. ties and churches based the right to many, are Shortly after being married upon the principle — of the denied employment simply Michael and Rexanne moved people, by the people, for because someone else to their home on Guy Road, the people. There is no hier­ claims their “lifestyle” to be where they raised their archy. No pope. No king. wrong. family together. Our freedoms have come Our only authority is God. Michael was employed at And we believe God leads at a terrible cost. Denso Manufacturing where Many have gone to their through the hearts and he worked faithfully for over minds of the people. We graves for us to have the 21 years before his health dialogue, disagree, we com­ rights and privileges we do. forced his retirement in promise. We find common Jesus went to the cross to 2019. vision. reclaim us as God’s own Michael loved to travel! As Congregational, we children. Loved. Forgiven. Often times, the “family believe in our freedom to To deny anyone the same vacations” were just as much live and worship as we see rights and freedoms goes fit. And we defend each against all we believe — as about the journey as the other’s freedom to live and Americans, destination. When traveling and as worship in their own way. Christians. in the United States, the family always drove, which allowed them to see many additional sights while traveling to the end destination. The Western United States was always a ^ favorite place to visit and through the years has included the Grand Canyon Antiques, Collectibles, Oddities in Arizona, Florida, Texas, California, and Colorado. Their travels where not limited to the United States, ♦ Saturday & Sunday, March 7th & 8th as they even enjoyed the 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. warmer weather in Mexico and Jamaica. Michael was Shake offthose Winter Blues and Help Us extremely competitive, and Celebrate the Arrival ofSpring! was known to be somewhat of a perfectionist. While e DISCOUNTS ^ W^ TREATS 44 preparing for the golf STOREWIDE! drinks; season, Michael would hit countless golf balls into the field honing his swing to be tAWAYS! AYS! Unique Antiques ready for league play with his friends. When all the balls had been used, his daughters would jump in the golf cart, retrieve the balls, and practice could resume. Michael’s competitive spirit was not just limited to golf, he also enjoyed participating in several bowling leagues with his wife throughout the years. Michael is survived by his parents; his beloved wife, Rexanne; four daughters, Jessica Cheeseman, Jessa Cheeseman, Katelyn Cheeseman, Michaela Cheeseman; sister, Rachelle (Alvin) Hawley; brother, Kevin Cheeseman; three granddaughters, Lillianna, Corrah, Paytyn, and nephews, Gabriel and Benjamin Gorton. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Andrew Cheeseman, Funeral services were held at the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 with Pastor Karl Strenge officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family as request memorial contributions be made to https://mypinkheart.com/ donate Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www. danielsfuneralhome.net jfc;.-- 2220 N. 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MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE 517-208-0044 Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valiev News ads �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 22,2020 — Page 3 CLERK, continued from page 1 council all necessary infor­ mation regarding when she would return to work. “I think we should end it tonight, make a decision one way or another,” Trustee Henry Felder said. “It sounds to me like we have two choices,” Trustee Tanett Hodge said. “We can write this letter and say, ‘We need this information by this day or you’ll be terminated,’ or we can just terminate tonight and be done with it... Even though I want to get it over with, I personally think we need to do the correct paperwork. I think we need to draft the letter very care­ fully so all of our bases are covered.” Kenyon said he would entertain a motion to draft a letter to Adgate regarding the information that the council needed from her. “According to what we got, she was supposed to be back to work on the 10th with the medical leave she had,” Trustee Steve Priddy said. “To me, that’s the bot­ tom line. I don’t care about the rest of it, if she didn’t show back up at the end of it.” Felder made the motion to dismiss Adgate, according to a village ordinance, with a second by trustee Johnny Maple Valley News * .’ ’ lightly,” Kenyon said. “We wanted her to succeed. I wanted her to succeed.” He later said he was “just disappointed” in the situa­ tion. The council also unani­ mously decided on the pay­ ment structure for temporary village employees approved during the last regular meet­ ing. Treasurer Amanda Rodriguez, who was appointSteve Priddy, ed in November 2019, was Nashville village named temporary clerk. trustee Former treasurer Kayce Nelson was appointed temporary treasurer. Hartwell Rodriguez received a pay The council members increase from $1653 to $18 pointed to a specific line in per hour for her time as temthe ordinance, “The Clerk porary clerk, paid retroac­ shall serve at the pleasure of tively to Jan. 31, when the Village Council and may Adgate left. be removed by the affirma­ Nelson was brought in tive vote of four or more Feb. 12 to help with the Trustees.” duties of the treasurer and Kenyon, Felder, Hartwell, will continue to work periodPriddy and White voted for ically for the village until the motion, while Hodge and permanent employees are Page Headley voted against chosen. Nelson will be paid it. $16.78 per hour, in line with The council unanimously her wage when she resigned. had voted to appoint Adgate The council discussed village clerk in October plans to change the job 2018. She spent several description and pay structure months training with then- for the clerk position, to be clerk Cathy Lentz, who further discussed and decid­ retired in early 2019. ed at the next regular meeting “None of us took this Feb. 27. “According to what we got, she was supposed to be back to work on the 10th with the medical leave she had. To me, that’s the bottom line. I don’t care about the rest of it, if she didn’t show back up at the end of it.” Mr Published by... * Om J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 ■ M«feta M Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, Feb. 24 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, dinner roll, orange. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Grilled chicken sandwich, soup of the day, tossed salad, bun, crackers, diced peaches. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Crumb baked salmon, brown & wild rice, tossed salad, buttered peas, banana. Thursday, Feb. 27 Chicken cordon bleu, mashed red mashed red potatoes, seasoned Brussels sprouts, apple. Friday, Feb. 28 Vegetable lasagna, seasoned green beans, garlic bread, fruited jello. Chicken cordon bleu, mashed red potatoes, seasoned Brussels sprouts, apple.. Friday, Feb. 28 Vegetarian red beans & rice, broccoli, seasoned Brussels sprouts, pear. Activities Calendar Monday, Feb. 24 Hastings: Card Program 9-11 ajn.; Sr. Group Exercise 9:15 a.m.; Move for Better Bal. 10:30 a.m.; Classic Country w/Troy 10:30 a.m.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Woodland: Card Games 11 am.; Delton: Walking 11 a.m.-l p.m. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. H,W,N ♦ Reminiscence. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Train Your Brain 1 pm. Nashville: Dominoes 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Hastings: Card Program 9 a.m.; Sr. Group Exercise 9: 15 am.; Move for Better Balance 10:30 a.m.; Euchre 12:30-3 p.m.; Delton: February Birthday Party; Walking 11 am.-l pm.; Reminiscence. Woodland: Card Games 11 am.. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Thursday, Feb. 27 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Irish Music w/Maggie 10: 30 am.. Nashville: TV Time; Dominoes 11 am. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, Feb. 24 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, dinner roll, orange. Tuesday, Feb. 25 Grilled chicken sandwich, roasted red potatoes, broccoli, peach cup. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Crumb baked salmon, brown & wild rice, glazed carrots, buttered peas, banana. Thursday, Feb. 27 NEWEST CITIZENS Shea Beckham Smith, bom at Spectrum Health Pennock on February 4, 2020 to Marie Kate Smith and Jared James Smith of Olivet. ***** River Nichole Figg, bom at Spectrum Health Pennock on February 8, 2020 to Jenny Dean and Austin Figg, of Nashville. ***** Lincoln Thomas McKinney, bom at Spectrum Health Pennock on Feb. 12, 2020 to Stephanie McKinney and Thomas McKinney of Hastings. Antenna Men*l Digital TV Antennas Cell Phone Boosters 269.967.8241 TV ANTENNA & TOWER INSTALLATION, REPAIR A REMOVAL www.tneantennamen.co News and press releases: news@j-adgraphics.com •Advertising: ads@j-adgraphics.com ■ ® 5®. W i Frederic Jacobs • Publisher & CEO Hank Schuuring • CFO It* WkM,M lb rafetrfclte The family of Merle Martin • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ii Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Walking 11 am.-l pm. Friday, Feb. 28- Exercise 9 am.; Bingo 9:30 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 am.; Matter of Balance 1:30-3:30 pm. Woodland: Card Games 11 am. 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Evening Worship........................................... 6 .Wednesday Family Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Night Service................................ 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Prayer Meeting............................................... 7 . Phone: (517) 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ofM-66 on Baseline) Church Service.......................... ....... 9 a.m. 10:30 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE 110 S. Main SL, CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange 301 Fuller St., Nashville 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.” information call 1-269-731-5194. For GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Senrice 10 a.m. Contemporary Sendee, For more information call: 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer used for ail sendees. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 9:15 a.m. Worship 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville MAPLEGROVE BIBLE CHURCH (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday Worship............................. 8:30 a.m (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 mi. south ofNashville) Sunday School .............. 10 We seek to feed the hungry, . both spiritually and physically. 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. A.M. Sendee.... ......... 11:15 . Mickey Cousino P.M. Sendee.... ................ 6 . Certified Lay Minister Sunday Evening Sendee ...... 6 p.m. Phone 616-765-5322 Wed. Evening Service... :30 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY Worship Sendee............................................ 11 AWANA.............................. 6:30-8 p.m. Wed. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR JOE BENEDICT WEST BENTON CHURCH P.M. Sendee.................................. «... 6 p.m. Wed. Sendee.................................................. 7 p M-79 West Sunday School 9:00 a.m. PASTOR DON ROSCOE PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Worship.......................................... 11:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Worship............................................................ 7 Phone:(517)852-1783 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE, Assistant Pastor PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI PASTOR RICH MITTERLING PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR ERIC LAMPHERE, Youth Pastor 517-652-1580 517-231-3434 Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 517-852-2043 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Nashville, Ml 49073 ..................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion United Methodist Women: 517-588-8415 ........................... Fellowship Sunday Services: Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. Church Service 11: 00 a.m..: 2415 McCann Road ............................ 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer PASTOR KAREN KINNEY (517) 554-7267 10: 00 a.m ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH Worship Sendee.......................... 9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI PASTOR PEGGY BAKER Children’s Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. Vermontville, Ml 49096 REV. DAVID POOLE, PASTOR Phone (269) 963-7710 Located on the comer of State and Washington streets 517-726-0526 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. ‘No matter who you are, or where you are on life'sjourney, you are welcome here. ” and many other activities. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.................................. 1 0 a.m. Sunday School........................... ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Children's Classes, Sunday: A.M. Worship............. P.M. Worship............. Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, ......... 11 .......... 6 Wednesday Evening: Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Sendee 11 a (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. �Page 4 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, February 22, 2020 Area 4th grader to perform atGrand Rapids Civic Theater Gianna said. Although she said she considers it to be her first big one, this will actually be her seventh theatrical produc­ tion. Gianna started acting at the age of 3 when she played the baby kangaroo in Seussical, which is a musical based on the famous Dr. Seuss characters. One of the people who inspired her passion for act­ ing the most was Bill Reynolds, who was involved with the Maple Valley area community theater program. When Reynolds started doing shows at the Civic, that’s what caught Gianna’s interest in getting involved in their shows. “Bill is the coolest person I’ve met because he helped me get into the Civic,” she said. Gianna aspires to take her talents to Broadway and later, the big screen. “I’m thinking I want to first start with Broadway and work my way up to a movie star,” she said. She described her dream Broadway production as Tina Fey’s Broadway re-make of the classic film Mean Girls. Gianna agreed with the idea that she was going to Gianna has been performing since she was 2 months old when her parents took her take The Late Late Show’s on stage at one of Step in Time Dance Studio’s year-end recitals. James Corden sort ofroute to fame, and then giggled at the idea of “The Late Show with down the red carpet for the Civic every night. They usu­ more,” she said. “But if that Gianna Rodriguez.” first time, Gianna said she ally don’t get home until doesn’t work out, I want to When making her way wants to be sure she’s wear­ around 11:30 p.m. be a NASA engineer. I don’t ing a dress that’s going to In the summer of 2019, want to be an astronaut stand out so “they remember Gianna and her mom spent because that has a risk of me.” July in Beacon, N.Y., where dying and I don’t want to In total, she is currently they visited Gianna’s dad die.” taking seven dance classes who is currently enlisted in Gianna plans on pursuing and preparing for Matilda the U.S. Air Force as a fire theater through high school. while being a full-time chief and stationed at a base Then she wants to attend a fourth-grade student. in Beacon. Because she spent musical theater college in “I like dancing so much so much time near New York New York. because it gets me into the­ City, Gianna was able to par­ If that doesn’t work out, THE MOVE ater shows and it’s really ticipate in a summer camp she is considering Harvard as fun,” she said. through the Beacon a good backup for her engi­ Rodriguez said that Performing Arts Center. neering career. Gianna is pretty much either “I want to keep acting and at the dance studio or the dancing until I can’t any- Luke Froneheck Staff Writer Maple Valley fourth-grad­ er Gianna Rodriguez has been performing on stage pretty much all of her life. In fact, she made her stage debut when she was 2 months old. Gianna, with the help of her mom, Kimberly Rodriguez owner of Step in Time Dance Studio in Nashville, has been dancing since before she could crawl. She made her first audience appearance during one of Step in Time Dance Studio’s year-end recitals. “We did the song ‘Time of Gianna Rodriguez, 9, is My Life* from Dirty Dancing set to take the stage in the for the finale that year,” Grand Rapids Civic Rodriguez said. “And the Theater’s performance of part where Patrick Swayze Matilda at the end of this usually lifts the lady, instead month. of my husband lifting me we brought her out.” At the end of this month, as one of her many stepping Gianna will take the stage as stones on the way to becom­ part of the Grand Rapids ing a Broadway actress. Civic Theater’s performance When the curtains open in of "Matilda.” She will play Grand Rapids, Gianna said Amanda Thripp who she she is most excited to do her describes as “the girl that scene and the school song, gets thrown around by her which is when “the big kids scare the little kids.” pigtails.” Gianna is set to perform in And she is being quite lit­ 17 different shows running eral in saying that. The plan is for the 9-year-old to be put from Feb. 28 to March 22. Rodriguez said that the in a harness and flung around in the air in a way that looks kids’ ensembles have had like someone is literally more rehearsals that any oth­ ers and, “by far, swinging her by her pigtails. have the most intensive Gianna said that she really wanted to try out because she rehearsals.” thought it would be a fun “This is my first really, experience. 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Name HUMMELL Size (2) 10X24 BROWN 8X11 COLBURN 8X11 EISNER 8X11 ODYSSEY, continued from page 1 do teamwork,” Maplewood student Maddie Henney said. The teams received prompts at the start of the season on what kind of plays to act out. One prompt, “Effective Detective,” required students to perform a play in which they solve a real-world mystery, complete with a red herring, intellectu­ al battle with a super villain and more. The students wrote their own lines and made their own props, which had to fit in the smallest possible space. Maple Valley’s team solved the mystery of Atlantis, which was cast into the sea with a trident. 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Ml tlionimaiimd.com Fiber - Voi Voice - Data wgnSpeed Internet |MTWT kjm 852-70 �Page 6 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, February 22,2020 Area students on KCC honor lists Kellogg Community College has announced hon­ orees of its’s president’s list and dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester, and com­ mend hundreds of area stu­ dents for demonstrating superior academic ability in their classes. In addition to meeting the GPA requirements, student honorees on both lists have completed at least 12 credit 137659 hours. The dean’s list recognizes students who have earned a semester grade point average from 350 to 3.99. Students on the dean’s list include Bellevue - Modaina M. Angus, Deanna M. Busby, Cheyenne C. Childers, Carney M. Greene, Raenikki L. Harris, Kyle T. Ladd, Grace H. Miller, Sierra L. Moore, Jessica D. Mueller, Payton Olmstead, Kial M. Schafer, Mallory M. Southward, Jonathan G. Stagg, Wyatt J. Waterbury. Charlotte - Kaylee P. Firman, Hannah C. Harris, Loren G. Hummell, Hunter S. Jewell, Jaysen S. Kiplinger, Emma M. Vierk. Dowling — Joy E. Gamo. Hastings - Morgan L. Armour, Amber A. Awadi, Megan A. Birman, Emily K. CASTLETON TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Castleton Township Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed township budget for the fiscal year 2020-2021 at the Castleton Township Hall located at 915 Reed St., Nashville, Ml on Wednesday March 4, 2020 at 7:00pm with the regular township meeting immediately following. 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 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 ser­ vices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon ten (10) day notice to the Castleton Township Board. Note: Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Castleton Township Clerk Marcia Scramlin writing to: Castleton Township 915 Reed St. Box 679 Nashville, Ml. 49073 (517) 852-9479 TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE 2020 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 721 Durkee St. Nashville, Mi. to examine and review the 2020 Assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 2:30 pm Organizational Meeting Hearings will be the week of March 8, 2020 Monday, March 09, 2020, 1:00pm to 4pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00pm Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00pm Bishop, Callie L. Borden, Rieley M. Chapman, Katelynn N. Clark, Haley K. Cooley, Harlea D. Deabay, Alexander A. Diljak, Sara B. Franklin, Breanna N. Gillespie, Kaila E. Gillespie, Karley L. GoodenoughTyner, Amanda K. Harp, Elizabeth M. HosackFrizzell, Lillian N. Hyatt, James T. Lake,. Nathan W. Madden, Ashley N. Potter, Lynnae A. Prater, Michael K. Royal, Elizabeth M. Shaffer, Curtis R. Walker, Carson R. Winick. Nashville - Kristy M. Matthews, Kacey C. McCarren, Shelbi L. Oleson. Vermontville - Amy L. Fisher. The president’s list recognizes degree-seeking students who have achieved a 4.0 grade point average for the semester. Local honorees include: Bellevue — Lacey M. Briggs, Mikayla A. Densmore, Joely M. Farkas,., Grant R. Morgan, Amanda M. Osenbaugh, Jacob A. Pestun, Aneesah N. Qahwash, Sarah M. Smith, Tayler M. Trowbridge. Charlotte - Angela M. S Blackbum, Keagan Carpenter, Madison L.. Coolidge, Jami D. Hull. Hastings - Lauren L. Bush Sokoloski, Rayann N. Campeau, Elizabeth M. Dubay, Joseph H. James, Kristen N. Manke, Nash M. Martin, August A. Miller, Jennie L. Mueller, Angela K. Seeber, Madison H. Smith, Chelsey A. Wickham. Felton powers Pilgrims to win over Lions in Lansing The Lions were unable to slow down Lansing Christian senior center James Felton Tuesday night in Lansing. The Pilgrims’ star had 33 points as his team scored a 64-51 Greater Lansing Activities Conference victo­ ryThe Lansing Christian guys ran out to a 25-11 lead in the opening quarter of the ballgame. Maple Valley’s varsity boys’ basketball team falls to 3-13 overall with the loss, and 0-10 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference. The Lions were slated to visit Leslie last night and will be back in action outside the league Monday when they play host to Potterville. Maple Valley closes out GLAC play at home against Olivet Feb. 28. League-leading Perry scored a 67-37 win over the visiting Lions last Friday, Feb. 14. Caleb Leykaufhad a teamhigh 16 points and six rebounds to lead the Ramblers, as their team clinched a share of the con­ ference title with the win. Stockbridge kept its hopes of snagging a share of the conference championship with a 58-51 win over the Ramblers in Perry Tuesday. The Stockbridge boys, who sit at 9-2 in the conference, were slated to close GLAC play at Lakewood last night. Legal Services to locate in Nashville 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. Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 4:00 pm March 11, 2020. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2020 are as follows: Agricultural 48.41% 1.03284 Commercial 44.27% 1.12943 Industrial 47.66% 1.04909 Residential 44.46% 1.12460 Personal Property 50.00% 1.00000 Legal Services of South Central Michigan-Battle Creek office will conduct interviews for legal advice and possible representation, without charge, to interested seniors Wednesday, March 4, from 11 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 legal assistance, representa­ tion and education to seniors in Barry, Branch, Calhoun and St. Joseph counties. The advice and counsel at the senior sites is funded pri­ marily by the CareWell Services Southwest through the Michigan Aging and Adult Services Agency. Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Jeffrey Butler, Supervisor Maple Grove Township Scott Anderson, Assessor Maple Grove Township Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Maple Grove Township by writing or calling. Maple Grove Township Clerk Holly Carpenter P.O. Box 240 Nashville, MI 49073 517.490.9510 Sunfield Township Final Winter 2019 Property Tax Collection Monday, March 2, 2020. 9:00am - 5:00pm. Sunfield Township Hail 145 Main Street, Sunfield I nterest and Penalty charges will apply. Absolutely no payments can be made after 5:00pm. 137150 Postmarks NOT accepted. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 26, 2020. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the proper­ ty. A potential purchaser is en­ couraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell W. Parr, Jr. and Tam­ my S. Parr, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded February 28, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142073 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mortgage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Nine­ ty-Three and 27/100 Dollars ($63,893.27), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue at the place of holding the circuit court within Barry County, Michigan at 1:00 PM on MARCH 26, 2020. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, for a place of beginning; thence North 250 feet; thence East 348.48 feet; thence South 250 feet; thence West 348.48 feet to the place of beginning. 5465 Guy Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined aban­ doned in accordance with MCLA §600.3241 a, in which case the re­ demption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. If the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower .will be held responsible to the Iper who buys the property at mortgage foreclosure sale orM the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the re­ demption period. Dated: February 22,2020 File No. 20-001832 Firm Name: Orians PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (02-22)(03-14) 137670 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 22. 2020 — Page 7 For Sale 'Au &§$ w ?$ %s> S<Js* 0^ ^S 22S? «S■? sSS Valley girls close regular season at home Tuesday HARDWOOD, SOFTWOOD BY the facecord $45.00. We The Lansing Christian deliver, $1.00 per mile within girls stretched a three-point 20 miles. 517-726-4065. 9422 lead at the opening of the Sycamore, Vermontville. second quarter to as many as 13 points before the half, and Business Services went on to a 50-38 victory BLEAM EAVESTROUGH- over the host Maple Valley ING SEAMLESS gutter. 50 girls Tuesday. colors, free estimates. 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Lansing Christian got 17 points from Katelyn Bontrager, one of the few girls who did shoot well on the evening. She was 7-of-16 from the floor to lead all scorers. She had ten rebounds and six steals on the night. Mia Judd had 15 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for Lansing Christian and teammate Madison Volz had 11 points. Ashlyn Wilkes led the Lions with 14 points, a total boosted by a 6-of-8 perfor­ mance at the free throw line. She had six rebounds, two steals and two blocked shots as well. Alison McGlocklin had 12 points and eight rebounds for the Lions. Megan Valiquette had five points. Trista Medina had seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks to go with her three points. The Lions fall to 1-16 overall this season with the loss, an d 1-10 in the Greater Lansing Activities Conference. The Lions were set to finish off GLAC play last night at Leslie, and will be at home against Bellevue to close the regular season Tuesday. Perry scored a 52-35 win over the Maple Valley girls at Perry High School last Friday. The Ramblers outscored the Lions 13-4 in the opening quarter and led throughout the bailgame, with Maple Valley once again shooting close to 21 percent from the floor. Wilkes had 17 points, 11 rebounds and two steals in the loss. McGlocklin scored seven points and Medina six. Alyssa Welsh led the Ramblers with 31 points. Lions a win shy of scoring spot in regional final GUTTER LEAF GUARD: We install several styles of leaf protection for your gutter & The Lions needed one downspout system, one for ev-more victory somewhere, but ery problem & budget. Before just ran out of wrestlers. you sign a high priced contract Hesperia scored a 42-36 with the big city firms, get a p . win over the Maple Valley price from us. We've served this area since 1959. BLEAM varsity wrestling team in the 4 Regional EAVESTROUGHING (269)945­ Division Semifinals at Carson City­ 0004. Crystal High School MATT ENDSLEY, FABRI­ CATION and repair, custom Wednesday. Hesperia took forfeit wins trailers, buckets, bale spears,, at 135 pounds, 140 pounds etc. Call 269-804-7506. and 145 pounds to close out Pets the dual after Maple Valley junior Jesse Brumm gave his GOLDENDOODLES: $650;; team a 36-24 lead with those MINI Goldendoodles $1,000; Cavadoodles $850. Leave mes­ three weight classes remain­ ing. sage, let ring. 517-852-1945 Brumm stuck River Roberson 50 seconds into the second period of their match, PUBLISHER’S the fourth pin of the evening NOTICE: for the Lion guys. All real estate advertising in this newspaper is Maple Valley had an 18-6 subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ lead through the first four gal to advertise "any preference, limitation or weight classes, a string that discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, age or started with Cody Taylor tak­ marital status, or an intention, to make any such ing a forfeit win for the Lions preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living at 152 pounds. with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women Johnny Majersky from and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept Hesperia pinned Maple Valley’s Dillon Jorgensen in the 160-pound match, but the Lions added pins from AJ Raymond and David HosackFrizzell at 171 pounds and 189. Raymond stuck Zander Nadjkovic 54 seconds into the second period of their bout while Hosack-Frizzell put Hunter Billman on his shoulders with 15 seconds left in the first period. Gage Ertman earned scored a first-period pin for the Lions too, at 103 pounds, besting Alex Sayer in 1:29. Matthew Slaght followed up with a forfeit win for the Lions at 112 pounds, and his team led 30-18 at that point. Hesperia also took 12 points thanks to voids in the Lion line-up at 215 pounds and 285 pounds, and added six more points with Aydan Sturtevant-Roesly’s pin of Jordan Thornton a minute into the 119-pound match. Neither team had a wres­ tler to put out at 125 pounds. Host Carson City-Crystal any advertising for real estate which is in viola­ tion of the law. Our readers are hereby informed won the regional champion­ ship Wednesday, beating Hesperia 56-12 in the region­ al final after a 69-9 win over the Climax-Scotts/Martin team in its regional semifinal match-up. New Lothrop, Onaway, Hart, Clinton, Manchester, Hudson and Lawton will join Carson City-Crystal at the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo Feb. 28-29 for the Division 4 Team State Finals. PUBLIC NOTICE OF ACCURACY TEST Sunfield Township Clerk, Terri Dow will be administering the election and testing equipment for all voting precincts within in the Township of Sunfield, Eaton County. The Presidential Primary Election testing is scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. The test will be held at the Sunfield Township Hall at 145 Main Street, Sunfield, Ml 48890. The Public Accuracy Test is conducted to determine the accuracy of the program and the computer being used to tabulate the results of the election. Terri J Dow, Sunfield Township Clerk (517) 652-9385 The Public is invited to Attend TOWNSHIP OF CASTLETON 2020 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper arc available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Fair Housing Center at 616-451 -2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Call 269-945-9554 for Maple Valley News ads 2020 BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE Vermontville Township P.O. Box 215 Vermontville, MI 49096 2020 BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE The Vermontville Township Board ofReview for 2020 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 ofReview will meet as many more days as deemed necessary to hear questions, protests, and to equalize the 2020 assessments. By board resolution, residents are able to protest by letter, provided protest letter is received prior to March 10,h. The tentative ratios and multipliers for each class ofreal property and personal property for 2020 are as follows: RATIO MULTIPLIER 50.00% 1.00 Agricultural 50.00% 1.00 Commercial 50.00% 1.00 Residential.. 50.00% 1.00 Industrial.... Personal Property 50.00 % 1.00 Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Notice: The Township will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board ofReview meetings upon three (3) days’ notice. Contact Jack Owens, 7540 Vermontville hwy. Vermontville MI Telephone No. 517-403-4486 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 915 Reed St, Nashville, Ml 49073, to examine and review the 2020 assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel clas­ sification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 2:30 pm Organizational Meeting Wednesday, March 11,2020,1:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday, March 12, 2020, 9:00 am 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, cor­ rected 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 6, 2020 Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2020 are as follows: 1.0996 Agricultural 45.47% Commercial 1.0350 48.31% 0.9429 Industrial 53.03% Residential 1.0764 46.45% 1.0000 Personal Property 50.00% 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, Ml 49073 517-852-9479 137024 �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, February 22,2020 Spectrum Health Pennock acquires new lifesaving equipment in the inpatient, medical-sur­ gical department, and is in addition to a sister unit previ­ ously placed in the emergen­ cy department. “It’s really helped us out remarkably,” said Dr. Fergus Peacock, who is training the hospitalist team in the new technology and whose com­ ments are echoed by Dr. Matthew Flannigan of the emergency department. Both Dr. Peacock and Dr. Flannigan have been strong advocates of the program. Peacock said the unit allows for vascular, abdomi­ nal and cardiac probes, and its enhanced software gives precise and comprehensive measurements to aid in diag­ noses and treatment. “It’s expanded our capa- The addition of a new state-of-the-art portable ultrasound machine allows more timely diagnosis and treatment for patients at Spectrum Health Pennock. And its use may help save lives by rapidly diagnosing and treating emergent condi­ tions. The unit, a Zonare Z. One Pro, offers high-resolution imaging at a patient’s bed­ side, leading to quicker and more effective treatment. The $69,000 purchase was funded through philanthropy from donors to Spectrum Health Foundation at Pennock in support of the hospital’s critical care deliv­ ery initiative. The new machine is used in the intensive care unit and •TEMPUR-PEDIC • ORECK • SERTA • GE - LG • FRIGIDAIRE • Q Speed Queen, Q Commercial for residental use 628 W. 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The corporation tapped maples in the village of Vermontville Saturday in anticipation of warm weath- [HOMETOWN I KSr •1 Peacock said. As mentioned, this is the second unit of its type at the hospital. A similar unit is used in the emergency department and Peacock said he believes its use there recently helped save the life of a patient by allowing staff to quickly diagnose and treat the issue. “This additional ultra­ sound machine clearly sup­ ports our mission of improv- ing health, inspiring hope and saving lives,” foundation director Janine Dalman said. “We thank our donors who allow us to support the hos­ pital in this manner.” Mild winter leads to uncertain syrup season Grade Washer I ••TEMPUR PEDIC A new ultrasound machine allows for quicker diagnosis and treatment at Spectrum Health Pennock in Hastings. A second machine has been in use for several weeks in the emergency department. (Photo provided) LUMBER & HARDWARE Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PELLET Inventory Blowout! Stock Up Now! er, though MatyAnn Hayes said many producers have yet to tap. The Hayeses were sur­ prised to find an inch of sap already in the bottom of some buckets by Tuesday evening, given the cold weather. Tree sap runs when tem­ peratures warm up, but once the trees start to bud in the spring, sap becomes bitter and unusable. The best time for sap collecting is when temperatures are above freez­ ing during the day for sap to run, but below freezing at night to prevent budding. “If there’s no frost, they’re going to start to bud as soon as it gets quite warm and stays warm,” Steve Hayes said. “Once the buds pop on the trees, we’re done.” MaryAnn Hayes said an ideal syrup season lasts four to six weeks. “We were all a little leery about going into the year without any frost in the ground,” Nashville Maple Syrup Association President Kalen Swift said. “Overall we’ve had a very light win­ ter.” But when the temperatures recently dropped into single digits, syrup producers MaryAnn Hayes of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation checks sap buckets in Vermontville Tuesday. breathed a sigh of relief that the season might hold out. “I have a little better feel­ ing right now,” Swift said. “Until we get to the end, we really don’t know.” “It just seemed like it took a long time for winter to get here,” MaiyAnn Hayes said. But with the recent cold spell, she said she is “hope­ ful, optimistic” for a good year. Both producers say they hope to have their first sap boil in about a week. Call any time for Maple Valley News ads 269-945-9554 or 1-869-876-7085 � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/834/MapleValleyNews_2020-02-29.pdf 46ab78df04bd04148670b9b1a6fafbb2 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. 148-No. 9, February 29, 2020 A local paper oftoday! Nashville gives Ohler last chance provide a timeline forcleanup Taylor Owens Staff Writer The Nashville Village Council is giving Ron Ohler one more chance to provide a timeline for how he will fix up his property before citing him in violation of village ordinances. The council passed a motion, 5-0, requiring Ohler to provide the timeline per­ taining to both a residence at 719 Durkee St. and the neighboring Maple Valley Concrete, during Thursday’s meeting. The village initially had zoning administrator approach Ohler in July 2019 about his property, including the damaged roof of the resi­ dence. Ron Ohler presents photos of his property to show to Ohler spoke before the Nashville Village President Mike Kenyon to show the council during a Jan. 23 progress he made cleaning it after a fire in 2018. (Photos meeting and asked what its by Taylor Owens) problems were with his prop- erties. At that meeting, the council told him to bring to “If he comes back the Feb. 27 meeting a time­ next month and line for how he would fix the doesn’t have what roof and clean up the Maple he's saying he's Valley Concrete property. going to have for us, Ohler asked the council to like happened this go into closed session month, it will be a Thursday, as an employee of the village. He is the chair­ second offense and man of the zoning board of will be a second time that shows us we appeals. can’t trust him.” “I don’t see a need to do closed session,” Kenyon Tanett Hodge said, and no motion was Nashville Village Trustee made to do so. Ohler laid out two options before him based on the council’s permission. He said zone. he has a contractor lined up If the council would allow who can fix the roof of the him to use the residence as a residence in about three home, Ohler said, he plans to weeks, depending on the fix it and move into it. But if weather. But since no one has it must be industrial, he lived in the property for more would remove the house than a year, it has technically from the property. lapsed into an industrial Trustee Johnny Hartwell said it had already been determined that the property could remain residential. But council members said the timeline they requested was supposed to address more than just the house, and they were not satisfied with the plan Ohler provided, which had a bulleted list of actions he had taken, but not a timeline. “Continue to monitor scrap prices and begin signif­ icant scrapping when feasi­ ble,” Kenyon read from the list. “Everything we talked about last month, I’m seeing is not done,” Trustee Tanett Hodge said. Ohler reiterated what he had talked about during the January meeting, that the See CLEANUP, page 5 Lions sending four to Ford Field Brumm wins regional championship Brett Bremer Sports Editor The run for a third state medal will continue for Maple Valley junior Jesse Brumm. Brumm, a two-time state medalist for the Lion varsity wrestling team, won the 130pound weight class Saturday at the Division 4 Individual Regional Tournament hosted by Carson City-Crystal to improve his season record to 43-1. He scored a 6-1 win against Hesperia’s Mack Baird in the 130-pound championship match, after a 12-3 major decision in the semifinals over Hesperia’s River Roberson. Brumm got his day started with a quick pin of St. Louis’ Conner Daniels. Four Maple Valley wres­ tlers qualified for the state finals Saturday, AJ Raymond and Gage Ertman for the first time. Teammate Matthew Slaght returns to Ford Field after winning a state medal as a freshman. Ertman reached the cham­ pionship finals for the Lions at 103 pounds, falling 9-3 to St. Charles Isaiah Mullins to close the day. Ertman is now 38-8 on the season. He opened the tournament by quickly pinning Elkton­ Pigeon-Bay Port’s' T^son Steinman. He followed that up with a 9-6 semifinal victo­ ry over New Lothrop’s Daven Lockwood. Slaght was third at 112 pounds for the Lions and Raymond fourth at 171 pounds. Slaght pinned Lakeview’s Bryce Jacobs 4:06 into their consolation See WRESTLING, pg. 8 Nashville starts search for new clerk Taylor Owens StaffWriter The Nashville Village Council will soon start look­ ing for a new clerk, after treasurer Amanda Rodriguez declined the position. The village voted to dis­ miss clerk Lynette Adgate last week, after she did not return from medical leave. Rodriguez has been serving as the temporary clerk since Adgate first went on leave in late January. Fprmer treasurer Kayce Nelson has been appointed temporaary treasurer until a permanent clerk can be found, at which time Rodriguez will go back to being the treasurer. No action was taken on an agenda item to recommend Rodriguez as the clerk. Two other agenda items regarding changes to the clerk’s posi­ tion, including the job description and pay rate, were tabled. The council scheduled a special meeting for 6:30 p.m. Thursday March 5, to discuss the items. The council also voted to hire an accountant from Walker, Fluke and Sheldon to perform a review of the village’s financial controls in March. The controls are a record of the village’s bills and payments. Nashville Village President Mike Kenyon said the review should be con­ ducted every time an employ­ ee who oversees financials leaves the village, but it was not performed after clerk Cathy Lentz retired because ofher experience. Walker, Fluke and Sheldon will still conduct the regular audit of the village’s finan­ cial records, which Kenyon said likely will be in April. Also at the meeting, Kermit Douse announced plans for several events to complement the 20th anni­ versary of the Nashville Classic Car Show June 20. In addition to the regular car show and fireman’s pan­ cake breakfast, the day also will have a fireman’s bucket brigade, mini-historical museum and a duck drop, similar to the Nashville Sesquicentennial Celebration last year. Duska Brumm is also in the early stages of reviving the annual art show in Parady Park. Maple Valley junior Jesse Brumm slides in to take down St. Louis’ Conner Daniels during the first period of their 130-pound opening round match Saturday at the Division 4 Individual Regional Tournament at Carson City-Crystal High School. (Photo by Brett Bremer) In This Issue Three arrested in second Little’s Country Store robbery this year GM announces plans to add more than 1,200 jobs in Lansing Vermontville Township passes annual state resolutions DK girls edge Maple Valley for final regional cheer spot �Page 2 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, February 29,2020 Albert William Kienutske Jr. Two book characters to visit Putnam library Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road, East Lansing. Kids will have the chance to meet several other Larry Allen Kienutske storybook characters, Larry Allen Kienutske, age including Cookie Mouse and 50 of Wayland, went to be Clifford. A book giveaway and interactive storytelling with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. are part of the celebration. He was bom September 4, Character visits are sponsored by Early 1969 in Charlotte, and is Childhood Literacy yoaton, Coalition, survived by his mother Karla Terpening, father Albert and a volunteer committee c Gayla comprising many greater step-mother Lansing area’s leading Kienutske; four siblings, Tim literacy, education and early (Becky) Kienutske, Brian (Wendie) Kienutske, Jowana childhood agencies. Information on the (Dale) Begerow and Robin Putnam District Library is (Jim) Fletcher as well as the years including tow truck accessible in a variety of several aunts, uncles, nieces, driving. nephews, cousins and ways, including Facebook, at While his journey on this friends. putnamlib.org, 517-852-9723 earth was far too brief, the He was preceded in death or in person. love he had for his family The library is open 10 by his step-father Bill was beyond measure and he Terpening; maternal a.m. too 6 p.m. Monday, onay, Wednesday and Friday; 3-8 grandparents Arthur and will be deeply missed by his family and by those he held p.m. Tuesday uesay and an Thursday; ursay; Esther Appelman; paternal and 10 a.m.-l p.m. Saturday.grandfather Albert Kienutske dear. Memorial services will be Sr.; paternal grandmother Dorothy Kienutske-Decker; held March 7, 2020 at noon paternal step- grandparents at the Sunfield United Hubert (Phoebe) and Leona Brethren Church 8436 W. Decker, Clare Steward; Grand Ledge Hwy. Sunfield, nephew Joshua Fletcher and MI 48890 with a luncheon cousins Samantha Cornwell immediately to follow. lieu of flowers, In and Lona Cannon. Larry grew up in donations may be made to Nashville, and attended the Barry County Animal Maple Valley Schools. He Shelter. In-stock Products & Tools Thru February held various jobs throughout To celebrate reading month, Putnam District Library will host two book character visits in March. Pete the Cat will visit the library at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, and Mercy Watson will visit at 11 a.m. Friday, March 20. At each separate character event, library staff member Darcie Kelly will read stories to families with help from Pete and Mercy. Crafts and a photo opportunity with each of the characters will follow. This event is best suited for children in kindergarten through third grade, but the whole family is welcome to attend. Families are also invited to Literacy Celebration in East Lansing from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Caregivers and children can attend this event at the *BUY2 * GET 1 FREE Stylist Teri Knoll Stylist Lynzie Smith Receptionist Gloria Guernsey Owners Kimberly & Joe Rodriguez env MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Albert William Kienutske Jr., age 75, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 23rd. Bom in Lansing, on May 21, 1944, he was a lifelong resident of Nashville. Beloved husband of Gayla Kienutske of 42 years and loving father of five children - Tim (Becky) Kienutske, Brian (Wendie) Kienutske, Jowana (Dale) Begerow, Larry Kienutske and Robin (Jim) Fletcher, 14 grandchildren, five great grandchildren; siblings Lonny (Gloria) Kienutske, LaVem (Cherry) Decker, Lorraine Carter (Harold), Rose (Floyd) Cook and Ruth mother-inlaw Decker;; Audrey Steward; sister-inNina Glasscock; law, Lester brother-in-law (Linda) Steward; step sisters, aunts, uncles, several nieces, cousins and nephews, longtime friends Melvin Kellogg and Lonnie Ackley, many family members in the Owosso, MI area as well as his beloved dogs. He was preceded in death by father Albert Kienutske Sr.; mother Dorothy BakerKienutske-Decker; son Larry Kienutske; step parents Hubert (Phoebe) Decker and Leona Decker; father-in-law Clare Steward; grandson Joshua Fletcher; nieces Samantha Cornwell and Lona Cannon. Known as ‘Al’ or ‘Billy’ to friends and family also as ‘K-9’ to those he worked with at GM Oldsmobile in I I I I Lansing, for more than 42 years, where he retired in 2005. He was a huge die cast car and motorcycle enthusiast collecting many both big and small over the years as well as a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump. Al was a big man with an even bigger heart, who was loved and adored by many with an endless love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a proud father and splendid husband whose absence is deeply felt by his family. In honor of his wishes, donations were made to Gift ofLife. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at noon at the Sunfield United Brethren Church, 8436 W. Grand Ledge Hwy. Sunfield, MI 48890 with a luncheon immediately following. 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MAIN ST., VERMONTVILLE I 517-208-0044 s s & S'A �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 29, 2020 — Page 3 harry Countu Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Sin Si n J! £*■ bSS ii AS’i Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, March 2 Spaghetti w/meat_sauce; cauliflower, buttered peas, apple. I,' p h fa; i * r wrtal MMMh M ? Barry County Commission on Aging Menn and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, March 2 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, cauliflower, buttered peas, garlic bread, apple. Tuesday, March 3 Smothered pork cutlet, baked potato, broccoli, dinner roll, pear cup. Wednesday, March 4 Pizza casserole, diced carrots, com, breadstick, banana. Thursday, March 5 Open faced beef sandwich, mashed potatoes & gravy, broccoli, orange. Friday, March 6 Vegetarian chili, black beans & rice, buttered pears, ambrosia. I Tuesday, March 3 Smothered pork cutlet, baked potato, broccoli, stuffing, pear cup. Wednesday, March 4 Pizza casserole, diced carrots, broccoli, banana. Thursday, March 5 Beef pot roast, roasted white potatoes, sliced carrots, dinner roll, orange. Friday, March 6 Vegetarian chili, black beans & rice, buttered peas, banana. Activities Calendar Monday, March 2 Hastings: Card Program 9-11 a.m.; Sr. Group Exercise 9: 15 a.m.; Move for Better Bal. 10:30 am.; TV Strings 10: 30 a.m.; Painting Group 1 p.m. Woodland: Card Games 11 am.; Delton: BP checks; Walking 11 a.m.-l pm. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. H,WJN - Reminiscence. Tuesday, March 3 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 am Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Massage 10:30 am.noon; BP Checks 10:30 am.; Art in Action 1 pm.; Train Your Brain 1 pm. Nashville:: Dominoes 11 am. Wednesday, March 4 Hastings: Card Program 9 am.; Sr. Group Exercise 9: 15 am.; Move for Better Balance 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-3 pm.; Delton: m; Walking 11 a.m.-l p.m.; B.P; Reminiscence. N/W: Checks 10:30 a.m. Woodland: Card Games 11 a.m.. Nashville: Dominoes 11 a.m.; Legal Aid 11 a.m.noon. Thursday, March 5 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; Ruthven uven Family am y Music usc 10: 30 am.; Sr. Zumba 5:30 p.m. Nashville: TV Time; Dominoes 11 a.m. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Walking 11 a.m.-l pm. Friday, March 5Exercise 9 am.; Bingo 9:30 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m. Woodland: Card Games 11 am. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Olivet College dean’s list includes local students Olivet College has released its 2019 fall semester dean’s list. To make the dean’s list, full-time students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester. An asterisk* indicates stu­ dent earned a 4.0 GPA for the semester, thus qualifying for the president’s list. Area students on the dean’s list include: Bellevue - Zachary Goff, Marah Heikkila*, Jessie Morris, Joseph Platek, Benjamin Serrels, Cody Spaulding*, Olivia Velasquez. Charlotte - Reece Burton*, Christine Craft*, Miranda Gale*, Hillarie Gibbs, Marisa Gorden, Riley Hancock, Audrey Helfrich*, Trenton lines*, Melanie Keusch*, Malorie Kiplinger, Travis Kroeg, Cady LaPoint, Audrye Lehmann, Raymond McLeod, Brionna Mielke, Maranda Munley, Cameron Ramos*, Delbert Redfield, Griffon Rice, Kaylee Richardson*, Kalie Rolfe, Zachary Story, Skyler Sutton, Caitlyn Tanner*, James Thurman*, William Wilson*, ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH •siB^'vslr^r r •siBvs Local Church Schedule Gall any time for Maple Valley News classified ads GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5505 North Mulliken Road, Phone: (517) 543-5488 Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.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. 10:30 a.m. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE A Spirit-filled Church Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange 301 Fuller St, Nashville Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. 110 S. Main St, Nashville, Ml 49073 Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 am., 6:00 p.m.; Wed. 6:30 pjn. Jesus Club for boys & girls ages 4-12. Pastors David & Rose MacDonald. An oasis of God's love. “Where For 11: 00 a.m........................................ Fellowship GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Service 10 a.m. 795-2370 or Rt Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 Traditional 1928 Book of KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 9:15 a.m. Worshi 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 4 miles west of Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 8593 Cloverdale Road Sunday Worship................................ 8:30 a.m (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south of Nashville) Sunday School .............. 10 We seek to feed the hungry, . both spiritually and physically. 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. A.M. Service.... ........ 11:15 . Mickey Cousino P.M. Service.... ................ 6 . Certified Lay Minister Sunday Evening Service ...... 6 p.m. Phone 616-765-5322 Wed. Evening Service... :30 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY Worship Service............................................ 11 a AWANA.............................. 630-8 p.m. Wed. NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR JOE BENEDICT WEST BENTON CHURCH P.M. Service 6p QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wed. Service 7p M-79 West Sunday School 9:00 a.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Worship.......................................... 11:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Phone: (517) 852-1783 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE, Assistant Pastor PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI PASTOR RICH MfTTERUNG e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR ERIC LAMPHERE, Youth Pastor 517-652-1580 517-231-3434 Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, P.M. Worship........... . 6 p.m. Leadership Training PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE Sunday Services: Common Prayer used for all services. 517-588-8415 11 am. Worship................................................. 7 p.m. ............................. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer ..................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion For more information call: 11:00 a.m. 517-852-2043 Church Service A.M. Worship........... Wednesday Evening: Worship Sendee.......................... 9:45 a.m. PASTOR KAREN KINNEY (517) 554-7267 10: 00 a.m Children’s Classes, Sunday: 2415 McCann Road United Methodist Women: PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI Contemporary Senrice, Sunday School............................... 9:45 a.m. Located on the comer of State and Washington streets Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. Vermontville, Ml 49096 REV. DAVID POOLE, PASTOR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. “No matter who you are, or where you are on life'sjourney, you are welcome here. ’ PEGGY BAKER NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Sunday School Children's Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM PASTOR Information call 1-269-731-5194. Taylor Owens • taylor@j-adgraphics.com Evening Worship........................................... 6 Wednesday Family Phone (269) 963-7710 Special." 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But she admitted to telling the two men about the store’s cash-hiding spot and that she had a key to the store. She said the two men went to her house after the break-in and gave her the $100 from the theft. The money was returned to the store. It is the second robbery at Little’s Country Store in less than two months. Jacob Braddum, 19, of Hastings, was charged with armed robbery for a Jan. 6 incident. Braddum allegedly pointed a gun at an employee and demanded cash from the register. The amount of money taken in that robbery was not disclosed. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 News and press releases: news@j-adgraphics.com •Advertising: ads@j-adgraphics.com Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Worship........... glars wearing masks. One opened the front door with a key and went straight to the hiding place where money was kept. The other stood lookout at the door. When they left, the suspects attempted to pull the key from the front door, but it was stuck and they had to leave it. Police looked up the address of Gallup, and learned it was just a few houses from the store. A K-9 unit arrived and officers walked to the address, where they saw the three suspects through a window. Gallup answered the door and allowed the officers to search the house. Police found black clothes strewn in the home, including a ski mask on the kitchen floor. Miller was wearing black pants, which he removed while talking to one of the officers. An officer watched Miller hide something in a recliner, and when the chair was searched, police found $600 stuffed behind a cushion. All three suspects initially denied any knowledge of a break-in, but eventually Harston told officers about a black bag with $190 under Maple Valley News Brooke Wood, Dowling Joshua McCarty. Sunfield - Abigale Smith*. 803 Reed St, Nashville (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study is Taylor Owens StaffWriter Suspects in the burglary of Little’s Country Store on Thomapple Lake Road didn’t get far before they were arrested early Saturday morning. Justin Miller, 38, of Battle Creek and Ryan Harston, 24, of Vermontville have been arraigned on breaking and entering charges. A third suspect, 44-year-old Mandy Gallup ofNashville, is sched­ uled to be arraigned March 10, according to the Barry County District Court. Police responded to an alarm at the store at 12:35 am. Feb. 22 and found multiple unopened packs of cigarettes in the parking lot. Officers cleared the building and waited for the owners, who found that most of the money in a hiding place in the store had been stolen. Only store employees would have known where the money was hidden, they told police. While they trust their cur­ rent store employees, they had fired Gallup a few months before, and said she may have kept her key. Officers reviewed surveil­ lance footage from the break­ in, which showed two bur- Sunday School.................................... 10 a.m. Sunday School........................... Everyone Three arrested in second Little’s Country Store robbery this year PASTOR DON ROSCOE 304 Phillips St, Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.................................................. 11 a (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. �Page 4 — jUst Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 29,2020 Band students get feedback Taylor Owens StaffWriter Band students were cri­ tiqued by collegiate level directors at a band festival at Mona Shores High School near Muskegon Feb. 12. “It was awesome,” student Holly Rosin said. “We got to get feedback from someone who was really highly respected.” The Michigan Music Education Association host­ ed the festival for students to perform for three judges, Central Michigan University Director of Bands Dr. Chris Chapman, Western Michigan University Assistant Professor ofMusic Education Dr. Mary Land and retired Grand Ledge Public Schools Band Director Michael Kaufman. “I just thought it was kind of cool, because we could go in and play the music that we’ve been practicing and have three different people that are good with different specialties give us advice,” Dominik Squires said. “Their feedback was very good, they said they sounded really great,” band program volunteer Holly Berkimer said. The judges also comple­ mented the students on their character, and they told the students they represented Maple Valley well, Berkimer said. She added it was the first time Maple Valley had played at the festival in a The Maple Valley junior and senior high bands return from their trip to Norton Shores. (Photo provided) The News Is Just the Beginning Subscribe Today! single copy Your Community. Your Family...Your Interests Your Home.. .Your World.. Call 800.870.7085 or pick it up at one ofour locations listed below! Ifs All a Part ofYour Local Newspaper! number of years. Chrysler said. “The pieces “We got to listen to a real- were were amazing. amazing. We We got got some some ly cool orchestra,” Xavier tips from people who are Donors invited to give blood during Red Cross Month The American Red Cross urges the public to join its lifesaving mission by giving blood and platelets in March in celebration of Red Cross Month. 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Lake-O-Express Lake-O-Mart Lake Odessa Johnny’s Carl's Freeport L&J's Freeport General Store Thornapple Players will hold open auditions (high school seniors and up) on March 10,2020 beginning at 7PM in the Dennison Performing Arts Center - 231 South Broadway (Use door on the Center Street side.) EIGHT PRINCIPAL ROLES If you are unable to attend the DIVERSE AND ACTIVE ENSEMBLE audition or have questions, WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR 'STRONG* DANCERS. please call Norma Jean at 269-945-2332 TAP DANCING IS A PLUS. or Doug at 269 945 9249 to set up an alternate time BEFORE the scheduled audition date. Rehearsal dates and times 7-9:30PM (longer as show time approaches) Rehearsals Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday Tech Rehearsal is Saturday, May 2 from 2-8PM. May 6 is open to the public dress rehearsal Curtain at 7PM Show Dates May 7,8,9 Curtain at 7PM May 10, Sunday matinee 2PM. Thomapple Director-Julian Kratochvil Council Music Director-Doug Acker BARRZ Producer-Norma Jean Acker �Just Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 29,2020 — Page 5 GM announces plans to add more than 1,200 jobs in Lansing CLEANUP, continued from page 1 council had told him in 1978 he’s saying he’s going to the property could be used a have for us, like happened junkyard. He also provided this month, it will be a sec­ an article from the Feb. 27, ond offense and will be a 1990, Maple Valley News second time that shows us we headlined “M.V. Concrete can’t trust him,” Hodge said. General Motors is adding The news also follows a Trustee Gary White said series of other major auto says it can’t comply with more than 1,200 jobs at its junk ordinance.” the village ordinances would Lansing manufacturing announcements in Southeast The article reported that naturally kick in after March operations, the automaker Michigan throughout 2019, Ohler and his parents attend­ 12, without putting it in the announced Friday. The new creating nearly 12,000 new ed a village council meeting motion. jobs are needed to meet automotive jobs in Michigan and contended that vehicles Ohler’s wife, Mary, also customer demand for in total. on the property - including was at the meeting, and popular mid-size SUVs and In December, Ford two cement trucks full of dry addressed the council. to support the launch of two announced it will double its cement, two buses used for “My question was if we all-new Cadillac sedans. operations in two key “This is great news for facilities and establish a new storage, a dump truck and put a timeline on, let’s say we our hardworking UAW vehicle mocaton vece modification center third cement truck - should say we’re going to have an in southeast Michigan. In jbe ckonsidered equipment, not excavator here by May 15, members, their families and junk. that kind of thing, and the entire Lansing doing so, Ford is extending “There’s nothing in there because of frost laws or what community,” Gov. Gretchen Michigan’s leadership in the that says it can be a junk­ have you, it’s May 20 and the Whitmer said in a Feb. 28 design and production of yard,” Hartwell said about excavator is finally being press release. “Everyone autonomous and electric the article. delivered, are we going to be knows the best vehicles on vehicles — all while creating Ohler said he could bring penalized for that?” Mary the road are made by the 3,000 well-paying and forward witnesses from the Ohler asked. industry’s best workforce skilled trades jobs and 1978 meeting to confirm that “If it’s impossible to do right here in Michigan. investing more than $1.45 the village council had told that particular task,, you “You’re making it very difficult for us to try to be good From the $300 million billion in the region. him it could be usedd as a would just tell us,” Kenyon neighbors here,” Nashville Village President Mike investment in the Orion Earlier in 2019, Fiat junkyard, and that it was a said. Kenyon tells Ron Ohler. Assembly plant to the $2.2 Chrysler Automobiles junkyard when he bought it. “Even though physically billion in the Detroitannounced it is investing He said he had planned the there does not appear to be a contractor start on the house the excavator a month previ­ Hamtramck Assembly plant, $4.5 billion and creating soon. ously, but it could not be property to be used different- lot of changes out there, there we are excited about the 6,433 jobs to build a new White asked Ohler if he delivered because of ly, but the concrete plan and has been progress,” Mary future of manufacturing in automotive assembly plant would have a plan on the rest Michigan frost laws regard­ machine shop had struggled, Ohler said. “ We have been Michigan. We are making in Detroit and add to its and the businesses were making phone calls, we have of the property by March 12, ing weight restrictions on strides every single day to production at five existing and there was another pause. certain roads. largely destroyed in a fire in been making contacts.” cement Michigan’s status as Michigan facilities, with the White cited a timeline on the Kenyon, Hodge, White, 2018. “ Are we going to get a a world leader in mobility, ability to build fully battery Hartwell and Trustee Henry “Business is fickle,” Ohler timeline on the twelfth?” excavator as an example. and we will continue to electric models in the future. “I don’t know, I can’t say Felder voted for the motion. said. White asked Ohler. work with our partners to This generational project about that,” Ohler said. Trustees Steve Priddy and “Business is business,” There was a pause, and keep our foot on the gas.” represents the largest He said he had purchased Page Headley were absent. Trustee Tanett Hodge said. Ohler said he would have the GM said it will add a automotive assembly plant “... It’s life, and everybody second shift with almost 400 deal in the U.S. in a decade who owns a business goes employees at its Lansing and is the first new through that. But you can’t Grand River Assembly automotive assembly plant just leave it like it is ... Your facility to support the launch in Detroit in more than 30 job is to take care of your of the Cadillac CT4 and years. business. It’s our job to take CT5. More than 800 Estimates from the care ofthis village, and if it’s employees and a third shift Center for Automotive been an eyesore for 30 years, will be added at its Lansing Research show every job in then it’s our job to take care Delta Township Assembly an automotive assembly of it, no matter what has hap­ plant to support production plant has a multiplier of pened to you.” of the popular Chevrolet eight jobs throughout the “I understand that, but you Traverse and Buick Enclave. supply chain. know I also have legal rights, Since 2015, GM has “Today’s announcement and have been given permis­ invested more than $1 further solidifies Michigan’s sion to do something,” Ohler billion into Lansing position as the undisputed said. “The village council manufacturing. This leader of automotive can’t give somebody permis­ includes the $36 million manufacturing and sion to do something and investment at Lansing Delta innovation,” said Michigan then take that permission Township last year for future Economic Development away.” mid-size SUV production, Corporation CEO Jeff “Are you talking about as well as the $175 million Mason. “These expansions something from the seven­ investment at Lansing Grand will continue to strengthen ties?” Kenyon asked. River in 2018 to modernize our supply chain and will “You’re making it very tooling and equipment for lead to long-term economic difficult for us to try to be the all-new Cadillac CT4 opportunity for all good neighbors here,” he and CT5. Michiganders.” said. Friday’s news builds on As the global leader in “It doesn’t matter what GM’s January announcement automotive research and took place in the seventies,” that it was investing $2.2 manufacturing, Michigan Hodge said. “We asked you billion at its Detroitcontinues to lead the way in last month to give us a plan Nashville Village Trustee Tanett Hodge talks to Ron Ohler during a 40-minute dis­ Hamtramck Assembly plant the development of next­ of what was going to happen cussion of his property Thursday evening. to produce battery electric generation mobility ... There’s no plan here as to trucks and other electric technologies. Visit PlanetM. what you’re going to do.” vehicles. When the plant is com to learn more about “We asked for a timeline What: Maple Valley Soccer Club Signups fully operational, the how Michigan is driving the ... and you have what, seven, next generation of eight bullet points of things investment will create more transportation. than 2,200 manufacturing Spring 2020 Recreational Soccer League you might get around to do The website when feasible? That’s not jobs at the facility. The michiganbusiness .org/why- exactly anything we can company also announced it For Ages 5, 6, 7 (Birth Years 2012-2016) michigan offers information work with.” was investing $800 million on why businesses are for supplier tooling and “This has been a hot topic choosing to invest in since July,” Kenyon said. other projects related to the Where: Maple Valley High School Cafeteria launch of the new electric Michigan. “We are not any further trucks. ahead than we were in July.” When: Friday, March 13 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. “I’ll recommend to coun­ cil that we’d like to see a timeline no later than March ACDelco Cost: $35.00 (includes T-shirt). 12, which is the next council COMPLETE Multiple Family Discounts Available AUTO SERVICE CENTER meeting,” Kenyon said. Now offering factory dealei “I thought that’s what we computer programing for For questions e-mail: maplevalleyyouthsoccer@gmail.com were supposed to get tonight,” Hartwell said. Signup Online: www.www.myyouthsoccer.org Our Diagnostic Computer Software Hodge made the motion VJE HONOR GM is Compatible With All Makes & Models PROTECTION and suggested there be con ­ LOCATED PLAN EXTENDED WARRANTIES sequences if Ohler does not )UST 945-0191 SOUTH OF comply. HASTINGS <g> JEFF DOBBIN ’ S AUTO SERVICE. INC. ON M 79 “If he comes back next Owner, Jeff Dobbin, ASE Master Technician month and doesn’t have what Over 28 years experience DOBBIN'S 24 HOUR TOWINC SERVICE AVAILABLE �Papa 6 — Just Say ’As Advertised m the Maple Valley News' Saturday. February 29.2020 Vermontville Township passes annual state resolutions Luke Froncbeck Staff Writer Passing resolutions is something most people find less than interesting, which Vermontville Township Supervisor Jack Owens pointed out just before the board approved four annual resolutions handed down from Eaton County. The first of the four was establishing the federal pov­ erty guidelines for 2020 assessments. The resolutions detail the differing maximum household income in regard to how many people are liv­ ing in the house to file for a poverty exemption. Those amounts are as follows; One person in the princi­ pal residence - $12,760 Two people - $17,240 Three people - $21,720 Four people - $26200 Five people - $30,680 Six people - $35,160 Seven people - $39,640 Eight people - $44,120 The second resolution passed adopted the alternate start dates for the board of review in 2020. For the March board of review date, the second meeting in March can be either the Tuesday or Wednesday following the second Monday in March. The July meeting can have MOO-ville in Nashville GARAGE SALES 10 Different Vendors each week! an alternate date in during the week ofthe third Monday of the month. The December board of review meeting can have an alternate date during the week of the second Monday. The third resolution adopt­ ed outlined the procedures for granting and removing real property exemptions. The fourth resolution adopt­ ed the waiver of interest and penalty for property transfer affidavits. Vermontville Fire Chief Jeff Wetzel gave his monthly report for January. During the month, the fire depart­ ment had nine calls to ser­ vice, including five medical assists to Kalamo, one medi­ cal assist in Vermontville while the ambulance was transporting, one heavy res­ cue in Vermontville, one structure fire on Dow Road, PUBLISHER’S NOTICE: All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Mr Housing Act and the Michigan Both weeks sales run Gvtl Rights Act which collectively make it ille­ gal to advertise “any preference, limitation or TUESDAY - SATURDAY • March 3 - 7 asssrgTffir— • March 10 -1 LUNCH SERVED 11:00 - 2:00 discnnunation based oa race, color, religion, sex. handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marM status, or an intention, to make any nch preference, limitation or discrimination.’' Familial and one structure fire on Nashville Highway. Vermontville Emergency Medical Services Director Brittney Gardner gave her monthly report, as well. In January, the EMA depart­ ment had 15 calls to service. Three were transported by VEMS, six calls were trans­ ported by Eaton Area EMS, one call was a structure fire standby, one call was trans­ ported by the police depart­ ment, three calls were refus­ als, and one call was generat­ ed but cancelled before per­ sonnel could respond. Owens gave a briefupdate on the township’s efforts to purchase a new ambulance. He said the plan is to set aside $30,000 from the 2021 budget and find more funds from other sources. He also told Gardner to have some of the ambulance companies come to the township’s April meeting to give them more information on their options. Owens also gave an update on the township’s 2020 bud­ get meetings. He said they have essentially wrapped up the fire and EMS department budgets, but are still working on the township side. The only work left to be done is to establish how much money will be set aside for the vari­ ous township projects under­ way. In other township news: -The board approved the NOTICE recommendation from the Attention homeowner If you Vermontville Village Council are a military service member on to name Kimberiee Kenyon active duty, if your period of acto the fire and ambulance tive duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been committee. ordered to active duty, please -President of the contact the attorney for the party Vermontville Syrup Festival foreclosingg the mortgage gg at the Steve Hayes spoke during telephone number stated in this public comment to ensure he notice. Notice of foreclosure by adverhad the backing of the township to use the opera house tisement. Notice is given under and the restrooms; Owens section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961,1961 PA 236, agreed. MCL 600.3212, that the following -Ben Cwayna, candidate mortgage will be foreclosed by a for district court in Eaton sale of the mortgaged premises, County, stood during public or some part of them, at a public comment to speak about his auction sale to the highest bidder candidacy. for cash or cashier’s check at the -Dave Jansma Jansma stood place of holding the circuit court during the second public in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 26, 2020. comment period to point out The amount due on the mortgage that the township opted out may be greater on the day of the of the marijuana bill passed sale. Placing the highest bid at by the state but still is not the sale does not automatically listed as exempt on the state’s entitle the purchaser to free and website. dear ownership of the proper­ . ty. A potential purchaser is en­ 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 non of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that ail dwellings advertised in this newapaper are 1/2 PRICE SATURDAY 2: available on an equal opportunity basis. To report discrimination call the Mr Housing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ MOO-ville Is located on the corner ofM-66&M-79 in Nashville ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. H 517-852-9003 Connecting to community TOWNSHIP OF MAPLE GROVE 2020 NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall, 721 Durkee St. Nashville, Mi. to examine and review the 2020 Assessment roll. The board will convene on the following dates for the hearing of appeals of assessments or taxable values, poverty exemptions, parcel classification appeals and/or current year qualified agricultural denials: Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 2:30 pm Organizational Meeting Hearings will be the week of March 8, 2020 Monday, March 09, 2020,1:00pm to 4pm and 6:00 pm to 9:00pm Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 9:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00pm 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. Letter appeals will be accepted and must be received no later than 4:00 pm March 11, 2020. Tentative ratios and estimated multipliers for 2020 are as follows: Agricultural 48.41% 1.03284 Commercial 44.27% 1.12943 Industrial 47.66% 1.04909 Residential 44.46% 1.12460 Personal Property 50.00% 1.00000 Tentative equalization factor of 1.0000 for all classes is expected after completion of Board of Review. Jeffrey Butler, Supervisor Maple Grove Township Scott Anderson, Assessor Maple Grove Township Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove Township. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact Maple Grove Township by writing or calling. Maple Grove Township Clerk Holly Carpenter P.O. Box 240 Nashville, MI 49073 517.490.9510 wR o Dr. Katherine Bertolini Superintendent Ifyou are reading this on Saturday, several folks are hard at work developing our big-picture concepts of where we hope Maple Valley will go in the next five years. After we develop our big-picture themes, the next phase will be working with our leadership team to develop action steps for how we will work to attain those goals. Once we develop those plans, a final plan will be presented to the board of education for their review and approval. Stay tuned for updates as we proceed with this important work of setting our course for the future. We continue to work on ways to connect with and engage our community. We have just posted a position for a communications specialist who will be tasked with family engagement and increasing our information flow to our community. We plan to utilize our technology to help reach as many peo­ ple as possible. If you know anyone who would love to make a difference for our community through communication and outreach, let them know we have a wonderful work home in the Valley. We also continue to look for a counselor and spe­ cial education teachers. The topic ofour documentary regarding educational professional shortages is our reality. There are not enough folks to do the work at hand. The power of networking, referrals and relationships have served us really well in maintaining the wonderful staffwe have now and I ask everyone in the Valley to be a part of our network as we seek excellent people to help us do our work. Another way connections to community are serving us well is through Donors Choose. I just had the delightful experience of hearing that our junior high and high school staff have raised over $10,000 this year in donations for a variety of projects in their classrooms and the library. Books, field trips and other materials for student learning have been gained that we would not have been able to provide without the passionate and steady support of people in our community and well beyond who step up to help us make a difference in our stu­ dents’ learning. This is inspirational and necessary to help us keep advancing our cause and I am so grateful to the staffwho take this extra effort to reach out. Next Monday we will be celebrating our students with the Optimist Club. This is another example of how our service organizations in the greater community make it a priority to celebrate our young people and their many gifts and assets. We are starting to plan our community service day in May that allows students to give back to the community that gives so much to us. Ifyou have ideas for projects or needs that can be readily met in a half-day session with wonderful teenagers, contact the JrJSr. High principal with your ideas at mknapp@ mvs.kl2.mi.us The more we know, the better we can do. Thanks for the support and the love for our students. We couldn’t do the work we do without you. LEGAL NOTICE couraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell W. Parr, Jr. and Tam­ my S. Parr, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded February 28, 2005 In Instrument Number 1142073 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Three and 27/100 Dollars ($63,893.27), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be 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 MARCH 26, 2020. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest comer of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, for a place of beginning; thence North 250 feet; thence East 348.48 feet; thence South 250 feet; thence West 348.48 feet to the place of beginning. 5465 Guy Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073 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. If the property is sold at fore­ closure sale, pursuant to MCL 600.3278, the borrower will be held responsible to the persop who buys the property aKJhb mortgage foreclosure sale e orroK orro the mortgage holder for damage to the property during the re­ demption period. Dated: a e: February e ruary 22, 2020 File No. 20-001832 Firm Name: Orlans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Finn Phone Number: (248)502.1400 (02-22)(03-14) 137670 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, February 29,2020 — Page 7 u Vermontville Lions award student and veteran of the month Business Services Pets BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING SEAMLESS gutter. 50 colors, free estimates. Since 1959 (269)945-0004. www.bleameaves.com GOLDENDOODLES: $650; MINI Goldendoodles $1,000; Cavadoodles $850. Leave mes­ sage, let ring. 517-852-1945 BUYING ALL HARD­ WOODS: Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar. Call for pricing. Will buy single Wal­ nut trees. Insured, liability & workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269)818-7793. ' «'L.«* fu MATT ENDSLEY, FABRI­ CATION and repair, custom trailers, buckets, bale spears, etc. Call 269-804-7506. » qu b! Sxs s*W *sSJS The Vermontville Lions Club February Student of the Month is Ben Benedict. He is a junior at Maple Valley, where he plays baseball, basketball and runs cross country. Benedict was in the school musical "Grease” last fall and is currently rehearsing for “Les Mis6rables,” which will play this spring. He is also active in the high school honor’s choir and praise band at his church. Benedict receives the award from Lion Bill Martin. Lester Woodbury was named the Vermontville Lions Club Veteran of the Month. He served in the Army as a Specialist 4th Class, and received the Good Conduct Medal while serving at the Korean DMZ. Woodbury graduated from Vermontville High School and received Army Field Communications training at Fort Jackson in South Carolina. Vermontville American Legion Post Commander Tom Williams accepted the award on Woodbury’s behalf, from Lion Mark Jorgensen. >,. ’Sete» *» it^BS ^BSa :■£: JS81^ y^ ^i inuki uki !?lt's*iir '* ^srslt^a' ’^I'iSitax IKhi l Mj_ta8lb?iSijtt -JRl Rl^ ■ l#UI|sjrath a8lb?iSijtt cHMlltte Wfiftttft j^jteaiMta | _ ■ BL" mf(B: _‘ ■ ■. i?bKsnr 58 5333 Ittfcjuiai® jfsiraiTte'itit US ansi®<tii it petBsW!,^ ia-tamW^^ ad^h<$ ,a*J jjgiiWiW1 Rli . *«#*" iital *:^5 ‘Willy Wonka Jr.’ workshop , auditions planned March 16-17 The Crown Theatre in Nashville, home of The Revue, will host auditions for its upcoming production of “Willy Wonka Jr.” March 16 and 17. To help prepare students, an optional audition work­ shop is planned from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, at the theater, 301 N. Main St., Nashville Show dates will be May 8-10 and 15-17. This produc­ tion is open to children in DK girls edge Maple Valley for final regional cheer spot A season-best round three by the Lions nearly got them a place in the regional round of the state tournament. The Delton Kellogg varsi­ ty competitive cheer team took the fourth and final regional qualifying spot at its 4 Division District Tournament hosted by Bronson Saturday edging out Maple Valley by less than two points. The Panthers will head to Jenison Saturday (Feb. 29) for their Division 4 Regional Tournament. Lawton, Lake Michigan Catholic and Gobles were the runaway top three teams at the tournament, with Lawton, the Southern Michigan Competitive Cheer Conference champion, tak­ ing the district title with 719.44 points. Lake Michigan Catholic was sec­ ond with 704.48 points and Gobles third with 700.68. DK got through with an overall score of 634.96, with Maple Valley right behind at 633.16. Three other teams, White Pigeon, Lawrence and Hartford were fewer than ten points behind the Panthers. Delton Kellogg had a nearly 13 points lead on the Maple Valley girls for that final regional qualifying spot heading into the third round when the Maple Valley girls put together a score of275.50 — its highest round three of the season. A ten point deduction in round two was the difference between the two teams in the end. Delton Kellogg had scores of 207.3 in round one, 163.66 in round two and 264 in round three. Maple Valley closed out its season with a 275.50 score in round three. The Lions scored 201.30 points in round one and 156.36 in round two after the ten-point deduction. White Pigeon finished the day with an overall score of 628.70, ahead of Lawrence 628.10, Hartford 625.40, Bloomingdale 604.70, Quincy 598.72, Bronson 562.90 and Union City 561.10. EWING WELL DRILLING INC. 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During the weight-restric­ tion period, determined by each county road agency, usually in consultation with neighboring counties, trucks traveling on posted/restricted roads must reduce speeds to 35 mph and carry lighter WRESTLING, continued from page 1 loads: a 25 percent reduction on concrete roads and 35 percent reduction on asphalt or gravel roads. Roads are particularly vul­ nerable now, in a few coun­ ties, because recent milder temperatures allowed the surface to thaw, causing water to puddle on and under the road — while the lower levels remained frozen. The now-spongy surface directly under the roadbed does not provide optimal support, making the roadbed vulnerable to cracking under heavy loads. The County Road Association ofMichigan also urges companies and indi­ viduals hauling heavy loads to stay away from the edge of the road. The road’s edge and gravel shoulder are the weakest parts ofthe road and can easily break or fail. Maple Valley’s David Hosack-Frizzell (left) works to To see a map of counties keep his feet against Hemlock’s Jeremy Wazny during with seasonal weight restric­ The Lions’ Gage Ertman lifts EPBP’s Tyson Steinman the opening period of their first round match in the 189tions, visit micountyroads. off the mat during the first period of their 103-pound org under the “business” tab. pound weight class at Saturday’s Division 4 Individual opening round match at the Division 4 Individual Regional Regional Tournament hosted by Carson City-Crystal. Tournament hosted by High y Carson City-Crystal y-y g School..(Photo by Brett Bremer) (Photo by Brett Bremer) Now Scheduling Appointments MAPLE^VALLEY Accounting and Tax, LLC We Specialize in: • Individual Taxes • Farm Taxes • Small Business Taxes • Bookkeeping DAYTIME AND EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Jill Hickey Tracy Janousek ________Amy Peters____ 157 South Main, Vermontville, MI • 517-726-1300 semifinal match to secure his spot in the state finals, and then defeated Gabe Mullins from St. Charles 10-7 in the match for third. Raymond pinned Bailey from Bad Axe 3:52 into their blood round (consolation semifinal) match, then was bested 4-3 in the match for third by Akin. Slaght is now 20-8 on the season. Raymond moved his record to 42-6 on the season, and earned his 100th varsity victory with the pin of Bailey in the consolation semifinals. Maple Valley’s David Hosack-Frizzell got one win in the 189-pound bracket, in the first round of consolation, but was pinned by Beaverton’s Jake Fischer in the blood round. Uhometuwn ; LUMBER & HARDWARE ______________Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. WOOD PELLET SALE!!! Maple Valley’s AJ Raymond works on top of New Lothrop’s Will Taylor during the second period of his 4-2 victory to open the 171-pound weight class Saturday at the Division 4 Individual Regional Tournament hosted by Carson City-Crystal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Inventory Blowout! Stock Up Now! The Lions Matthew Slaght holds down Beaverton’s Garrett Muma before pinning him in the first period of their 112-pound opening round match Saturday at the Division 4 Individual Regional Tournament hosted by Carson City Crystal. (Photo by Brett Bremer) � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/834/MapleValleyNews_2020-03-07.pdf 76382cae9d79e8e223d8a7748c089011 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY news® $ Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 148-No. 10, March 7, 2020 It’s all music in Les Miserables’ Taylor Owens Staff Writer After the popularity of “Grease” last fall, the Maple Valley Theater program had more than 50 students sign up for “Les Miserables,” which opens next week. “I think it shows of a lot of strong singers,” senior Garrett Pearson said. The production needs a lot of strong singers, since every line in the show is acted out in song. “It’s definitely a chal­ lenge,” Aurora Linn said. “If you miss a line, the whole song is off.” Linn, a senior, has been in theater since the fifth grade, and has been in about 15 shows. “Les Mis” is one of her favorites, she said.. “I like the historical aspect,” Linn said. Based on the 1862 novel by Victor Hugo, “Les Miserables,” tells the story of a former prisoner in early 19th century France. The show will be at 7 pm. March 12-14 and 2 p.m. March 14 and 15. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students and seniors. Reservations can be made at mvtheater@yahoo.com. The cast and crew of “Les Miserables” is (front row, from left): Tannon Williams, Connor Week; (second row) Josiah Johnson, Emily Iszler, Ben Benedict, Lizzy Christopher, Micah Drury, Kayli Hansen, Ashton Ripley, Holly Rosin, Owen Bailey: (third row) Aurora Linn, Julia Schnell, Sydney Skelton, Alyson Gusey, Dusty Kistler, Carleigh Lundquist, Corbin Hasselback, Garrett Pearson, Hailey Leffel, Madeline Pearson, Elianna Ballah, Janae Ballah, Layla Bowers, Simon Nelson; (fourth row) Connor Wood, Arianna Hutchinson, Shayna Ames, Gracelynn DePyper, Natalie Racine, Kylee Forquer, Cassidy Simpson, Chyanne Hanselman, Aly Montiel-Vite, Lily Rosin, Abigail Pearson; (back row) Steven Clevenger, Xavier Chrysler, Matthew Morris, Josiah Hawkins, Autumn Hansburger, Claire Gusey and Shannon Kistler. Castleton budget includes 5 percent raises Taylor Owens StaffWriter The Castleton Township Board passed its annual budget with a single dis­ senting vote, from trustee Earl Wilson. He disagreed with a 5 percent wage increase for the five members of the township board. “I feel that a 5 percent wage increase is too much when the consumer price index was 1.9 percent,” Wilson said. “If I don’t vote ‘no,’ 3 Op nobody knows my feel­ ings,” he said. Supervisor Cheryl Hartwell said trustees did not receive wage increases for a number of years. The 2020-21 budget had $259,421 in revenue and $255,843 in expenditures. Also at the meeting, clerk Marcia Scramlin announced the Castleton Maple Grove Nashville Fire Department will host a pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 am. March 28 and 29. Barry County schools raise awareness about protecting against novel coronavirus Luke Froncheck Staff Writer Local school officials are planning what to do if novel coronavirus (COVID-19) should it make its way to Barry County. Community Health Promotion Specialist Sarah Suma of the Barry Eaton County Health Department said Tuesday that, currently, there are no known cases of COVID-19 in Michigan. But Barry-Eaton District Health Department is preparing to address the virus if it should Sophomores have fun with fundraiser Tony Joostberns (left) and Ryan Rosin (center) are covered in whipped cream pies by Maple Valley sophomore class president Duncan Seume (right) and vice president Olivia Williams during halftime of the Lion varsity boys’ basketball team’s game with Bellevue Tuesday. The sophomore class raised $350 with its pie to the face fundraiser to help pay for the 2021 Maple Valley High School prom. (Photo by Brett Bremer) spread in the community, she said. “As for the coronavirus, people need to just relax,” Delton Kellogg Superintendent Kyle Corlett said. “There are no con­ firmed cases in Michigan right now. The local health departments are aware of the concern and are monitoring the situation. “But this is a good oppor­ tunity to have the hand-wash­ ing conversation with kids. When I see kids come out of the bathroom and I can still hear the toilet running, I’ll make sure they go back and wash their hands. “We really need families to reinforce that at home, in addition to at school.” Corlett also addressed how the school district’s bus driv­ ers clean their buses to avoid the further spreading of germs. After every drop-off and pick-up period, bus drivers’ clean their buses by wiping off each of the seats with disinfectant wipes. If there comes a particular time when a vast number of kids are sick, Corlett said they have a “disinfectant bomb” that they put inside the buses and set off to spray disinfectant everywhere to get rid of even more of the germs. “If a kid is showing the symptoms ofbeing sick, then they need to stay home,” Corlett said. “It’s impossible to not spread germs at school. Kids touch everything, whether it be their desks or tables or anything else.” If the district has to close due to the sheer volume of sick children in the district, and asks parents who may the district’s janitorial staff have sick children to keep will go through the school their kids at home. buildings and conduct a deep Maple Valley clean. Superintendent Katherine Hastings Superintendent Bertolini said, “As far as the Dan Remenap said his dis­ coronavirus preparations are trict sent a letter to home to concerned, we are sending families. out a districtwide letter “We are simply informing tomorrow that includes infor­ people, not alarming them,” mational links. We are also Remenap said. “Simple, going to post some informa­ common-sense approaches to tion on our website and prevention seem to be the social media sites. Finally, best advice we are getting we are going to begin a rota­ from professionals ... wash tion through every building hands, cover coughs/sneezes, for sanitizing all of the areas stay home if you are ill, etc.” in our schools and buses. We A similar letter was sent are doing this as a preventive home to Thomapple Kellogg measure. “We have been and will families, Superintendent Robert Blitchok said. It said: continue to teach students “I want to assure you that TK about good personal hygiene, schools is doing everything including frequent and thor­ possible to plan for and pre­ ough hand washing as one of vent the spread of coronavi­ the best preventive measures rus and other communicable to keep people healthy. We disease by disinfecting class­ will remain vigilant for keep­ ing our staff, students and rooms and locker rooms.” The letter also said that community as healthy as students who have symptoms See VIRUS, page 2 of a communicable disease will be excluded from school In This Issue • Vermontville raising funds for museum repairs • Community outlines five-year plan • Clothesline art show to return Sings Studios students bring home 37 trophies Offensive woes limit Lions in district semifinal loss �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 7,2020 VIRUS, continued from page 1 possible.” “Any new virus is a scary thing for people,” she added, “and we want folks to stay informed, so we will be transparent with our prepara­ tions and work to keep a good amount of information flowing into the community. The more we know, the bet­ ter we can do.” Dr. Michael Rice, superin­ tendent of public instruction for the Michigan Department ofEducation, and Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chiefmedical exec­ utive and chief deputy for health, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, informed districts about the virus in a letter sent out to school officials throughout the state. A portion of the letter read: “At this time, the health risk to the general public of Michigan from COVID-19 remains low, but schools and public libraries can take commonsense precautions to prevent the spread of infec­ tious diseases. “Person-to-person spread of COVID-19 appears to spread via respiratory trans­ mission. Symptoms are like those of influenza (e.g., fever, cough, and shortness of breath). The current out­ break is occurring during a time ofyear when respiratory illnesses from influenza and other viruses are highly prev­ alent.” The letter also states that “decisions to exclude a stu­ dent or staff member, or to close schools ' altogether, must be taken on a case-bycase basis, in coordination with local health depart­ ments. These decisions are local in nature and could vary from district to district or school to school.” On Tuesday, Feb. 3, the MDHHS activated the Community Health Emergency Coordination Center. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center on Friday, Feb. 28, to “maximize coordination with state, local and federal agen­ cies, as well as private part­ ners, and to help prevent the spread of the disease.” “While there have been no confirmed cases in Michigan yet, we must recognize that this virus has the potential to impact nearly every aspect of our lives,” Whitmer said. “From our public schools, colleges, and universities to our businesses and hospitals, we must harness all of the resources we have to ensure we can prevent the spread of coronavirus and keep Michiganders safe. This is a strong, smart team that will make protecting our public health their number one pri­ ority and work closely with me to protect the people of our state.” COVID-19, which some are referring to as the “novel J o Lei s Diner • PIZZA • HOMEMADE DAILY SPECIALS • SOUPS AND DESSERTS! LOVE Try Us! You’ll Facebook! WINTER HOURS: Su-M 8a-2p Tu-Sa 8a-8p 174 S. 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Superintendent Katherine Bertolini said the school’s administrative team will work with Green to develop those goals into measurable objectives next week. “After that, we plan to present the complete plan to our board at the April or May board meeting,” Bertolini said. Board of Education Trustee Kristen Miller votes on future goals for the district. Now Scheduling Appointments maple Bvalley Accounting and Tax, LLC LUNCH SERVED 11:00 - 2:00 MOO-ville is located on the corner ofM-66&M-79 in Nashville coronavirus,” has been iden­ tified as the cause of an out­ break of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan City in the Hubei Province of China. As of March 3, some 91313 cases had been docu­ mented globally, with more than 3,000 deaths. There are at least 10 states reporting cases of the disease, and two deaths. Person-to-person spread of the virus has occurred in the U.S., officials have said, with some ofthose occurring in people with no travel history and no known Gov. 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Tuesday, March 17th Corned Beef & Cabbage < **>*X*’ Make plans now to have Easter Dinner with us and enjoy Baked Ham & Yams Swiss Steak Pork & Dressing Fresh Strawberry Shortcake < �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 7, 2020 — Page 3 A busy week at Maple Valley Dr. Katherine Bertolini Superintendent Well it has been a fabulous week in the Valley. Our strategic planning was well attended by 36 engaged, optimistic and solution focused folks who all share a passion for making our district a place of excellence that is deeply grounded in our strong traditions of community and family. It was a productive day that launched our future goal setting that will be happening March 11 with our leadership team. The final plan should be presented to the board of education at our April meeting. Eight of our teachers took time from their busy days to become trainers in the next phase of our Thinking Maps for Writing Skills. They will be exploring these methods of instruction for the remainder ofthe year and training everyone else in the district in August. Their dedication to their students and peers is a wonderful thing. Four of our boys left Thursday afternoon for the wrestling individual state finals. Jesse Brumm (130-pound class), AJ Raymond (171-pound class), Gage Ertman (103-pound class) and Matthew Slaght (112-pound class) will need to place in the top eight to be considered All-State. Work hard lads, there is a lot ofLion Pride behind you. You can watch the broadcast link if you like at trackwrestling.com. We oriented eight library volunteers who will help us to reopen our Maplewood and Fuller libraries to our students one to two days a week. Long ago we lost our funding for full time librarians, and the kindness of our volunteers is so appreciat­ ed. We plan to start holding library hours again early next week. We can make even more of an impact if we could wel­ come 12 or more volunteers to help us. A huge debt of grati­ tude to my fellow Optimist John Boggs for coordinating peo­ ple in this initiative. Nineteen of our students were recognized on Monday as part of the Charlotte Optimist Youth Appreciation Week. It was a wonderfill ceremony attended by students, parents and proud teachers. The focus ofthe awards is the value of striving to be an optimistic and positive person. What a night. It has as aso also been een a wee week o of prepara preparation on tft^eep eep our ourenvronenvironment as healthy as possible as the coronavirus has arrived in the United States. As of today, we have no confirmed cases of coronavirus in Michigan, but in preparation, this is what we are doing. Joel Frith of Key Cleaning and I met to develop a cycle of deep sanitizing of our schools. We started this week with human safe sanitation foggers that are done each night. Currently, each week the buildings will be deep sanitized with the fogger process. Additionally, Josh Leatherman is ensuring we have an alcohol/water mix to clean our keyboards in all labs and Chromebooks. We are developing a survey to gauge how much access families have for online at home learning that will be sent out next week to parents of our elementary students and in the jr./ sr. high school. Local Church Schedule Nashville bringing back clothesline art show Taylor Owens Staff Writer The Nashville Clothesline At Sh i Art Show forr the ow20will w^ make a return anniversary of the Nashville Classic and Antique Car Show June 20. The art show started in Nashville’s Central Park, now Parady Park, in 1949, and ran until the late 1960s. Co-founded by Mary Holman, who had a studio in Nashville for 25 years, the show featured painting from local artists. One of those artists was Eunice Priddy, whose grand­ daughter Duska Brumm is organizing an informal com­ mittee of community artists to plan the show. “It’s kind of like the fami­ ly heritage,” Brumm said. She is getting the word out about the show to let people know they can showcase their works or even volunteer to be on the committee and help put on the show in Parady Park. The original show was largely focused on paintings, Published by... Phone: (517) 543-5488 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 Everyone is Someone Special." For information call 1-269-731-5194. 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Worship . 6 p.m. Wednesday Evening: Worship.................................................. 7 p.m. PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE 4 miles west of Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH 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 (comer M-79 & Barryville Rd.) Phone 517-852-1993 Sunday Worship................................ 8:30 a.m 8593 Cloverdale Road (1/2 mile East ofM-66, 5 ml. south ofNashville) Sunday School ............... 10 We seek to feed the hungry, . both spiritually and physically. VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main St., Vermontville Sunday School................. .............. 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.... ......... 11:15 . Mickey Cousino P.M. Service.... ................. 6 . Certified Lay Minister Sunday Evening Senrice ................... 6 p.m. Phone 616-765-5322 Wed. Evening Senrice... ............ 6:30 p.m. AWANA.............................. 630-8 p.m. Wed. PASTOR GEORGE GAY NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Worship Service.............. ........................... 11 a PASTOR JOE BENEDICT WEST BENTON CHURCH P.M. Senrice 6p QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wed. Service 7p M-79 West Sunday School 9:00 a.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Worship.......................................... 11:15 a.m. Phone: (517) 852-1783 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE, Assistant Pastor PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR RICH MITTERUNG e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR ERIC LAMPHERE, Youth Pastor 517-652-1580 517-231-3434 Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, Children’s Classes, Sunday: A.M. Worship 6043 E. M-79 Highway, 10: 00 a.m............................. Church Service GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH 795-2370 or Rt. Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE CHURCH PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI REV. DAVID POOLE, PASTOR Sunday Services: .................... 11XX) a.m. Holy Communion Common Prayer used for all services. Vermontville, Ml 49096 ■ ’No matter who you are, or where you are on life'sjourney, you are welcome here. ’ 2415 McCann Road ............................ 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer Traditional 1928 Book of KALAMO UNITED METHODIST 9617 E. Baseline Rd. 11: 00 a.m....................................... Fellowship ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH For more information call: Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. 3rd Thursday, 12:30 p.m. PEGGY BAKER Nashville, Ml 49073 (Copy Editor) • news@j-adgraphics.com Taylor Owens • taylor@j-adgraphics.com PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM PASTOR Sun. Praise & Worship 1030 a.m., 6:00 • NEWSROOM • Kathy Maurer Sunday Morning Worship: 9:30 a.m. Phone (269) 963-7710 Hwy. M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Colleen Egleston colleen@j-adgraphics.com Wednesday Family Night Service................................. 6:45 p.m. and many other activities. Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Classified ad deadline is Friday at 2:00 p.m.; Display ad deadline is Thursday 5 p.m. Morning Worship......................................... 11 a Evening Worship........................................... 6 . 6 p.m. cfo___ • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Popular children’s book character Pete the Cat will be at the Vermontville Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 13. The event is hosted by the Vermontville Township Library and will feature sto­ ries, crafts, games, snacks and door prizes. Sunday: Prayer Meeting......................................7 p.m. J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Frederic Jacobs • Publisher & ceo _____________________Hank Schuuring * one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. Evening Worship ... income from the trust fund, parenting education and pro­ direct donations, grants, grams such as the Family earned income, sales from a Workshop Series. “It’s simple,” Maupin said; specialty license plate, fund­ raising events, and the “just choose a donation income tax check-off cam­ amount and your contribu­ tion will be used by local paign. “For every dollar donated organizations to make a dif­ by Barry County residents, ference in a child’s life. an average of $161.85 has Remember to tell your tax come back to our county,” preparer. If a tax professional Family Support Center of prepares your Michigan Barry County Executive income tax return, be sure to Director Linda Maupin said inform them of your wishes of the average calculated to contribute to CTF.” Those submitting their tax from tax years 2013 to 2018. Funding provided by the returns electronically can Children’s Trust Fund com­ find the Children’s Trust plements the support received Fund under Contribution from Barry County United Funds just before they sub­ Way to help cover the cost of mit their returns. 1351 N. M-43 Highway • Phone: (269) 945-9554 • Fax: (269) 945-5192 News and press releases: news@j-adgraphics.com ’Advertising: ads@j-adgraphics.com 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. Wednesday Evening: grow in the future. She can be reached by calling 269-838-0040 or emailing dabrumm20@ gmail.com. Maple Valley News Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study A Spirit-filled Church The Family Support Center of Barry County encourages area residents to “stand up for kids” by sup­ porting the Children’s Trust Fund of Michigan by check­ ing the box and filing a Michigan Tax Form 4642. The Children’s Trust Fund is Michigan’s only statewide nonprofit organization dedi­ cated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Serving as a voice for Michigan’s children and families, the organization leads the way to better health, safety and well-being by funding effective communi­ ty-based programs. CTF is funded by interest 803 Reed St, Nashville 11 a.m. no fee for submission or priz­ es this year. Brumm said she hopes this year will be first annual for the art show, and that it will Tax form donation pays big locally Sunday School.................................... 10 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 1030 am. ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES but the new event will be open to other works, such as sculpture and pottery. The art show will be juried for fine art, but there will be Pete the Cat stops by Vermontville CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH A.M. Worship........... and warm water for a minimum of 20 seconds or the time it takes to sing “Happy birthday” is a good model. Reminding kids to not share drinks with others and staying home if signs of illness appear are all things to think about. We will remain vigilant and keep in close contact with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. It is wise to be pre­ pared and remain calm. Some excellent guidance for prepara­ tion are available at ready.gov. Given the tragedy our sister city ofNashville, Tenn, has experienced, it is wise to prepare for any and all natural disasters as well. Stay healthy, enjoy the promise of spring in the air and know it is a Great Day to be in the Valley. Administrators have identified isolation areas within their buildings should we need them for any short-term contain­ ment before a child could be sent home. Next week we will be working with teachers to think about how we might do home based learning should we need to cancel school due to any influx of the virus in our immediate area or school district. We are also thinking about how we might schedule hand washing breaks for our students as this is the most prevalent mode of transmission of this virus. Parents and grandparents should model and talk about safe hygiene practices at home as well. Washing hands with soap Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, Leadership Training PASTOR DON ROSCOE 304 Phillips St., Nashville Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Service.................................................... 11 a (non-denominational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 7,2020 Lions fall to Bellevue in regular season finale Maple Valley junior guard Lane Morris fires up a three-pointer during his team's non-conference ballgame with visiting Bellevue Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley senior Eli Nelson points above after kissing the floor while exiting the Lions’ senior night bailgame against visiting Bellevue Tuesday night. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Brett Bremer Sports Editor There are positive take­ aways for the Maple Valley have played for three weeks varsity boys’ basketball team now. We’ve played some from the final few ballgames really good teams. Potterville of the regular season. and Bellevue have been The Lions (3-17) pushed ranked in the state most of Greater Lansing Activities the year,” Lion head coach Conference rival Olivet-to Ryan Nevins said, “and it is a overtime last Friday before two- or three-point game at falling 61-55 and then hung halftime where we’re in the with Bellevue, the tenth game and then we have a two ranked team in the state in or a three minute stretch in Division 4, for much of the the third quarter where we night before falling 56-42 in just don’t rebound the bas­ the regular season finale ketball and give up a couple Tuesday at Maple Valley turnovers that lead to easy High School. hoops. Then you’re trying to Bellevue moved to 17-2 play your way out of it.” with the victory. The Lions trailed the “This is kind of how we Broncos just 28-25 at the half, and pulled within one as a quick steal led to a lay-up by senior guard Jonathan Rosenberg. Bellevue responded by crashing the offensive glass, forcing a few Lion turnovers, and knocking down a few shots from the outside. They finished the third quarter on Lion junior guard Buck Schrader flies through the middle of the Bronco defense to a 13-4 run and then scored the first six points of the put a floater up for two points during his team’s non-conference loss to the visiting fourth quarter. Nevins count-Bellevue boys Tuesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ed one possession where the Broncos got five offensive last lead came at 15-14 a few starting to shoot the ball a see the Eagles go on a 22-10 rebounds. seconds into the second little better. We just need to run in the third quarter. It Speedy guard Grant quarter. Bellevue got triples get a little more consistent was the Lions’ turn in the Morgan led the Broncos with from Wing, Ryder doing things. fourth as they clawed back to 19 points. Carson Betz added McClelland and Morgan in “We can almost treat it even by outscoring Olivet 12 points and Carter Wing the opening minute and a like a summer type camp and 21-15 over the final eight nine. half of the second quarter to we have a week to work on minutes. “Invite us in. Maple Valley got ten move in front and had the some skill development a Walker had 18 points and points each from junior lead up to as many as eight couple days. We won’t know eight rebounds for the Lions We’ll bring RESULTS!” guard Lane Morris andjunior points before the Lions ral- who we will play until in the loss to close out the forward Curtis Walker. lied to close out the half. Monday night. 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The Lions’ ing moments of the ball­ 20-14 half-time lead, only to game, and only reentered late to get his chance to kiss the What: Maple Valley Soccer Club Signups center of the court in the Lion tradition. Spring 2020 Recreational Soccer League The Lions return to the 8260 floor March 11 at Pewamo304 South State St., Westphalia in the Division 3 For Ages 5, 6, 7 (Birth Years 2012-2016) District Semifinals. They get Nashville, Ml 49073 the winner of an opening round ballgame between Where: Maple Valley High School Cafeteria Delton Kellogg (9-11) and Potterville (15-5) which will When: Friday, March 13 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. be played Monday. “It is hard (to have so much time before the district Cost: $35.00 (includes T-shirt). 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. bailgame),” Nevins said. “I Multiple Family Discounts Available don’t want it to end, we’re Menu playing such good basketball For questions e-mail: niaplevalleyyouthsoccer@gmail.com Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits right now, but maybe we can get ourselves healthy a little and sausage gravy, juice, coffee, milk, hot Signup Online: www.www.myyouthsoccer.org bit. Get Eli healthy a little tea. Pancakes and French toast to order. bit. Curtis and Hugheston have logged a lot of minutes Adults: $8.00 this year, maybe we can get them a chance to get their Kids 12 and under: $4.00; 5 and under FREE. legs underneath them. We’re Weichert Thornapple Valley VFW Post BREAKFAST Saturday, March 14, 2020 �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 7,2020 — Page 5 Young readers go west at literacy night Logan Harvey won one of 17 books given away throughout the evening. Chase Joppie reads “Llama Llama Time to Share” by flashlight. NYMC Youth Group Presents Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser March 21st • 4-7:30 p.m. United Methodist Church 210 Washington St., Nashville, MI p All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Garlic, Bread, Salad, Sheet Cake, Lemonade, Tea, Coffee and Water $8 Tickets at the door 5 and Under; Free! Paisley Shriber-Henry stops by the photo booth. Vermontville raising NASHVILLE & funds for museum repairs VERMONTVIL The First Congregational Church of Vermontville will host a community breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14. Free-will dona­ tions will go toward the Vermontville Historical Museum restoration fund. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, eggs and Texas toast. The Visit Vermontville Team will host a benefit din­ ner for the museum at the Vermontville Community Center at 7 p.m. March 28. The evening will feature a three-course meal of either baked chicken or meatloaf, a guest speaker on the history ofVermontville, raffles and a silent auction. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance at either JoLei’s Diner in Vermontville or by calling 517-231-5629. The silent auction will start March 10 on the Vermontville Historical Museum Facebook page, and end at the dinner. Items can be donated for the silent auc- tion by calling 517-231­ 5629. Donations may be made directly to the museum, by mailing them to JoAnn Zemke, treasurer for the Vermontville Historical Museum at P.O. Box 204, Vermontville, 49096. Fiber - Voice - Data Wigh Speed Internet �p>pe 6 — Just Say ‘ Ai Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday March 7. 2020 Business Services Pet* BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING SEAMLESS gutter. 50 colors, free estimates. Since 1959 (269/945-fXXH. www.bieameaves.oom SIBERIAN HUSKY PUPPIES, 1st shots It wormed, very nice. 517*726*0706._______________ _;. GOLDENDOODLES: $650; MINI Goldendoodles $1,000; Cavadoodles $650. Leave message, let ring. 517-652-1945 MATT ENDSLEY, FABRI­ CATION and repair, custom trailers, buckets, bale spears, etc. Call 269-804-7506. GUTTER LEAF GUARD: We install several styles of leaf protection for your gutter It downspout system, one for every problem It budget Before you sign a high priced contract with the big dty firms, get a price from us. We've served this area since 1959. BLEAM EAVESTROUGHING (269)945-0004. BUYING ALL HARD* WOODS: Walnut, White Oak, Tulip Poplar. Call for pacing. Will buy single Wal­ nut trees. Insured, liability It workman's comp. Fetterley Logging, (269J81S-7793. Sings Studios students bring home 37 trophies Though Sing Studios sent fewer students than usual to the Michigan Music LAB PUPPIES, 1ST shots Association Competition in & wormed, chocolates and Novi last month, the 13 stublacks. 517-726*0706 dents who went still won 37 trophies from 40 entries. Help Wanted “We are quite busy with NOW HIRING PART-TIME ‘The Little Mermaid’ this Library Aide at Putnam Dis-year, so that definitely split Sing trict Library in Nashville. up our students, Primarily afternoon/evening Studios owner Sarah shifts. More details and in- Vanderhoef said. “Some stustructions for applying avail-dents who have been heavy able at www.putnamlib.org hitters in the past chose not to Apply by March 16. go this year since they are focusing on the musical.That didn’t stop this year from being the strongest competi- COPPER TIRE SALE M66 HUGE TIRE SALE UsedTiresstarting at litflcofiPflt^JtLDfli 7775 Saddlebag Lake Road, M-66, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 Ph 810-374-1200 » Pax 018-374-4427 VILLAGE OF VERMONTVILLE RESIDENTS Beginning March 9, 2020 the Village Office hours will be as follows: Set clocks ahead tonight Daylight saving time will return at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. While clocks on smart­ phones, computers and some watches “spring forward” on their own, time keepers on appliances, radios and walls will still need to be adjusted by humans. Everyone is encouraged to check or replace batteries in smoke detectors, and drivers are reminded to be extra alert for school children in the mornings, which will remain darker for a few more weeks. Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 they represented our small community,” Vanderhoef said. Students who attended were Katie-Grace Bird, Holly Rosin, Garrett Pearson, El liana Ballah. Janae Ballah, Kayla Ballah, Nate Ballah, Gracie Lilly Storrs, Shoemaker, Emma Shoemaker, Taylor Smith, Micah Drury and Gianna Weidig. Sing Studios will perform alongside community mem­ bers in “The Little Mermaid” July 31, Aug. 1-2 and Aug. 7-9. MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events March 10 Registration Begins for 4-H Exploration Days, 9 a.m, Extension Office 11 Teen Leader Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Commission on Aging Building (all teens welcome) 14 Goat Notebook Workshop, 9 a.m., Extension Office 16 Poultry Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.. Expo Center 16 Mandatory Horse Leaders Meeting, 7 p.m., Expo Center 16 Horse Developmental Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Expo Center 19 Fair Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m, Expo Center 21 Dairy Mandatory Meeting & Workshop, 10 a.m., Expo Center ■» « 22 Market Rabbit Workshop (Thank You cards and Showmanship), 2:30 p.m., Expo Center 23 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., 911 Building 25 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real «toto advertising in thia newspaper to subject to the Fair Housing Act and the Michigan Civil Rights Act which collect)vely make il file fd lo advertise preference., limitrioD or diacri mi nation based on race, color, rel igion, m. Monday 9 am-5 pm Tuesday 9 am-5 pm Wednesday 9 am-5 pm Thursday 9 am-5 pm Friday CLOSED tion the students have ever seen.” Of the 37 trophies, 22 were for first place, eight were second place, and seven were for third place. The studio also won the elite open division twice, in classical and Broadway, Vanderhoef said. Students who are at the highest level, regardless of age, go into the open division. Those students brought home four-foot trophies as well as cash. “We couldn’t be prouder of all of the hard work these students put in and how well handicap, familial status, national origin, age or marital status, or an intention, to make any such Call for Maple Valley News classified ads preference, limitation or discrimination.'’ Familial status includes children under the age of IB living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in viola tion of the law. Our readers are hereby informed Phone 269-945-9554 or 1-899-879-7985 that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity haato. To report Payments outside of normal office hours can be made at CASE C.U., Office Lobby Drop Box OR Online thru the Village of Vermontville website. discrimination call the Fair Homing Center at 616-451-2980. The HUD toll-free telephone num­ ber for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Employment Utility Billing Clerk Village of Vermontville, Vermontville, MI 49096 1 he Utility Billing Clerk is responsible for ensuring that the utility billing function is carried out in an accurate and timely manner. Qualifications include: Experience in BS&A Software (preferable); experience in Excel & Word, attention to details, organized, able to handle multiple tasks with numerous interruptions and works will with the public and others. Hours: Approximate 30 hours, Salary: commiserate with experience. Interested candidates, please submit the following or your application may not be considered: utnp eted Village ofVermontville application. Applications may be picked UP at the Yilwc office or at www.vcrmontville-mi.gov. 2) Cover letter. 3) Resume, including three professional references. 4) Current certifications, ifapplicable Please submit the above to: president@vermontville-mi.gov AND clerk@vermontville-mi gov or 6 The Village ofVermontville PO Box K Vermontville, Mi 49096 OPEN POSITION NASHVILLE VILLAGE TREASURER The Village of Nashville is taking applications for the part time position of Village Treasurer. Required education/experience - Associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred or three years’ experience in municipal government administration. BS&A software experience a plus. Starting wage $16.53 per hour. 4 days a week minimum. Drug screen, credit and background check required. If you have any questions please call Mike Kenyon at 517-852-9544 or the Village Office at 5147-852-9544. A job description can be obtained at the Nashville Village Office or emailed to you upon request. Please send your resume to the Village ofNashville, 203 N Main Street, PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073 or email to clerknashvilleCgyahoo.com. AH applications must be received by March 31st, 2020. Applications shall become the property of the Village of Nashville and will be public information unless otherwise requested. All resumes shall be held on file for one year and shall only be returned to the applicant at their request. The village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The Village ofNashville is an Equal Opportunity Provider. LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of active duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by adver­ tisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judi­ cature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier's check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 26, 2020. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and dear ownership of the proper­ ty. A potential purchaser is en­ couraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell W. Parr, Jr. and Tam­ my S. Parr, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender's successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded February 28, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142073 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by assignment. There Is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Nine­ ty-Three and 27/100 Dollars ($63,893.27), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the 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 MARCH 26, 2020. Said premises are located In the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, for a place of beginning; thence North 250 feet; thence East 348.48 feet; thence South 250 feet; thence West 348.48 feet to the place of beginning. 5465 Guy Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073 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. 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 re­ demption period. Dated: February 22, 2020 Hie No. 20-001832 Finn Name: Ortans PC Firm Address: 1650 West Big Beaver Road, Troy Ml 48084 Firm Phone Number: (248) 502.1400 (02-22)(03-14) 137670 �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday. March 7,2020 — Page 7 Lakewood Area Choral Society seeking male singers fe?: Ss J J Bet Lakewood Area Choral Society has been entertaining audience locally and world­ wide for 34 years. Now entering its 35th year, the choir is actively recruiting tenors, baritones and basses. The choir, under the direc­ tion of Dr. Robert C. Oster was formed in January of 1986 to provide adults in and around the Lakewood school district with an opportunity to sing in a large, semi-pro­ fessional chorus. Its repertoire ranges from sacred and classical, to show tunes and pop music. Currently, the choral soci­ ety has a roster of 90 amateur singers representing 21 com­ munities and 25 ZIP codes in western and mid-Michigan. The performers are a diverse group who range from their 20s to 80s and pursue a vari­ ety of professions, hobbies and interests. Membership is open to anyone with choral experi­ ence who loves to sing and who is willing to be dedicat­ ed to the LACS family. The choir is primarily seeking new tenors, baritones and basses, but altos and second sopranos also are welcome. Forms may be filled out on the website listed below. Monday, March 9, pro­ spective new members should attend a “get-toknow-us, no-commitment” barnj Counlu Commission on Aging Menu rehearsal at 7 pan. at Sunfield The choral society ’s seaUnited Brethren Church, son runs from March through 8346 W. Grand Ledge December. Rehearsals, both Highway/M-43, Sunfield. full and sectional, are nor­ Barry County Choral Society members will mally Mondays from 7 to 9 Commission on Aging greet guests at the door and p.m. The 2020 commitment Menu and Activities Friendship Sites usher them to their prospec­ for singers is a total of 18 tive sections. Congregate Menu rehearsals and five concerts, Monday, March 9 Detailed information making the total commitment regarding the choral society’s 23 days of 365. Chicken tenders, macaroni operation and voice inter­ To allow time for vaca- & cheese, broccoli, BBQ view specifics will be given tions, no rehearsals will be dip, orange. following the informal prac­ held from mid-June to Tuesday, March 10 tice. mid-August. Hamburger, potato The concert schedule wedges, com, bun, apple. After the initial rehearsal, Wednesday, March 11 those interested in becoming includes: Chicken Alfredo w/ members will have a voice May 3 - Jenison Center for Farafelle noodles, broccoli, interview to check range and the Performing Arts. experience. Voice interviews June 14 - First Baptist garlic toast, banana. Thursday, March 12 will take place at Grace Church in Portland. BBQ chicken thigh, Lutheran Church, 239 E. Aug. 30 — Pleasant Valley < <spinach. North St., Hastings, March United Brethren Church, sauteed mixed vegetables,, combread, 16 for second sopranos and Lake Odessa. Hastings fruited jello. altos and March 23 from 6 to Oct. 25 Friday, March 13 6:50 p.m. for tenors, bari­ Performing Arts Center, Potato crunch pollock, tones and basses. joined by the Jackson Chorale After the voice interviews, for a 35th anniversary gala sweet potatoes, tossed salad, dinner roll, applesauce. prospective new members concert. will be invited to sit in on December (date to be Home Delivered that evening’s sectional determined) Christmas Hearty Menu rehearsal. Once that is suc­ concert at Lakewood High Monday, March 9 cessfully completed, pay­ School Auditorium. Macaroni & cheese, ment of the annual dues will Further information about make membership official. becoming a member and reg­ cauliflower, black beans & Potential new members will istration is available at com, orange. Tuesday, March 10 be welcomed and receive a lacsmusic.org, by clicking on Hamburger, bun, com. folder of music to be “accepting new members” broccoli, applesauce. rehearsed. To assist in expe­ then “register here.” Wednesday, March 11 riencing the music and cama­ Additional information Chicken Alfredo w/ raderie of LACS, new mem­ can be obtained by emailing bers will be assigned a men­ Joanie Oster, executive assis­ tor who will guide them tant, lacsmusic@gmail.com, through the first season. or calling 269-967-7246. W’WWrti®, and Schedule of Events Farafelle noodles, diced carrots, banana. Thursday, March 12 BBQ chicken thigh, brown rice, sauteed spinach, mixed vegetables, apple. Friday, March 13 Alaskan Stuffed salmon w/dill sauce, buttered peas, sweet potatoes, banana. Activities Calendar Monday, March 9 Hastings: Card Program 9-11 a.m.; Tech Monday by appt. RSVP Party; Sr. Group Exercise 9:15 am.; Move for Better Bal. 10:30 am.; Move for Better Bal. 12:00 pm. Painting Group 1 pm. Woodland: Card Games 11 am.; Delton: Walking 11 am.-l pm. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. H.WJ4 Reminiscence. Tuesday, March 10 Hastings: Wii Bowling 9 a.m.; Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Art in Action 2 pm.; Train Your Brain 1 pm. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Wednesday, March 11 Hastings: Card Program 9 am.; Sr. Group Exercise 9:15 am.; Move for Better Balance 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-3 pm.; Parkinson’s Support 5 pm. Delton: Walking 11 am.-l pm.; Reminiscence. Woodland: 11 am.. Card Games Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Thursday, March 12 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 am.; Music w/Celia 10:30 am.; Sr. Zumba 5:30 pm. Nashville: TV Time; Dominoes 11 am. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Walking 11 am.-l pm. Friday, March 13Exercise 9 a.m.; Bingo 9:30 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 a.m. Woodland: Card Games 11 am. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. •TEMPUR-PEDIC • ORECK • SERTA • GE • LG • FRIGIDAIRE • Speed Queen. 0 year warrant Commercial Grade Washer for residental use \>iaaBainmmss 628 W. 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VERMONTVILLE 5 Now accepting MasterCard & Visa crystalflash.com — 800.875.4851 �Page 8 — Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 7, 2020 Offensive woes limit Lions in district semifinal loss as the Comets built a 14-0 lead. “We just couldn’t buy a bucket,” Lion head coach Landon Wilkes. “I knew from watching them and from some ofthe research we had done as a group that they were long. They weren’t the tallest group, but that length really got to us. They pushed us out away from the basket, and we struggled to do some stuff, and we did some very uncharacteristic things early on.” “We didn’t attack the bas­ ket like we had here recently. Brett Bremer Sports Editor The Lions were competi­ tive when the could put the ball in the basket, but it didn’t happen often enough Wednesday. District host Kalamazoo Christian bested the Lions 47-26 in the Division 3 District Semifinals. The Maple Valley varsity girls basketball team made just 8-of-44 field goal attempts, and just one of 12 three-point tries in the contest. None of those eight makes came in the opening quarter, Lion junior guard Trista Medina fights to try and get a shot over Kalamazoo Christian’s Audrey Batts in the paint during the second half of their district semifinal at Kalamazoo Christian High School Wednesday evening. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley junior guard Megan Valiquette beats her defender Audrey Batts down the right side of the lane during her team’s Division 3 District Semifinal match-up with host Kalamazoo Christian Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) They blocked a few shots early on, and then we got to the point where we got really timid to shoot the ball.” The Lions struggled with that a big early in the season, but had been working to be more aggressive on the offensive end. Maple Valley outscored the Comets over the next 16 minutes. The Lions went into the fourth quarter down 29-20 after Alison ME HOME HAND& POWER TOOLS Building Products. 'Innovation it our mnti valuable asset" McGlocklin pulled down an’ offensive rebound and found Ashlyn Wilkes for her team’s one three with 30 seconds left in the third quarter. “I think we got into a little bit of a rhythm. We moved the ball a little bit better and we attacked the basket,” coach Wilkes said. He said that good things happen when his girls attack the basket, but too often the Lions started trying to rely on theirjump shots. The Lions hit just one of nine field goal attempts through the first five and a half minutes of the fourth quarter though, despite get- Maple Valley senior Jiliann Moore is hit from behind by Kalamazoo Christian’s Zoe Hazelhoff as she tries to get a shot up during the second half of their Division 3 District Semifinal game at Kalamazoo Christian High School Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) ting some better shots than they had been early on. The Comets went on an 8-0 run to extend their lead. Ashlyn Wilkes, a junior, finished the night with nine points for the Lions. Trista Medina, another junior, fin­ ished with six points. Senior forward Jiliann Moore had three points. Wilkes and Medina had five rebounds each, and Medina added two blocks and two rebounds. Kalamazoo Christian got a dozen points each from Avery Ekkens and Carley Broekhuizen. Maple Valley closes the season with a 2-17 record. Moore was one of three seniors on the Lion roster this winter, joining Kelsey Meyers and Nautica Burkett. “They worked hard all year long. It is a long season to win two games and keep coming back and battling. They never quit, and I prom­ ised I’d never quit on them. We all played til the bitter end,” coach Wilkes said. Delton Kellogg had simi­ lar struggles trying to score in the second district semifi­ nal Wednesday at Kalamazoo Christian, falling 42-22 to Hackett Catholic Prep. The Comets (15-7) and Irish (18­ 4) were set meet in the dis­ trict final last night. ARMSTRONG CEILING TILE VINYL SIDING OAK f harbor­ cabinets PRE-HUNG STEEL DOORS OAK, PINE MOLDING DRY MIX CRETE PLYWOOD - LUMBER ■gh/1 PLUMBING SUPPLIES .Conic nom AS FIBERGLASS INSULATION igjjga permadoor BOOTS FOR THE FAMILY 2Z37 JohnsManville RugDodor SUPPLIES & RENTAL ATLAS TIhometown! |I a LUMBE_R_ & HARDWARE 219 S. State in Nashville • 852-0882 www.HometownLumbar.com Monday thru Saturday 7:30 am to Ag science classes returning to Bellevue next year Change is on the horizon for Bellevue Community Schools. At Monday’s board of education meeting, three new agriculture science courses were approved for the 2020-21 school year. By adding the agriculture science courses, Bellevue JrJ Sr. High School will be able to reopen its FFA chapter after more than 30 years of being inactive. At the seventh- and eighth­ grade levels, an intro to agri­ culture science course is designed to give students an opportunity to learn about many areas of the agricultur­ al industry, including ani­ mal science, plant' science, environmental science, mechanics and FFA. Students will apply scientific knowl­ edge and skills to care for plants and animals effective­ ly for agricultural use and the impact on the individual and the local and global commu­ nities. Animals studies is a foun­ dation-level course engaging ninth- to 12th-grade students in hands-on laboratories and activities to explore the world of animal agriculture. Student experiences will involve the study of ani­ mal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, reproduc­ tion, health, selection, and marketing. In addition, through guided interaction and group exercises, students will explore the principles of leadership by developing individual and group leader­ ship skills that impact other students and the communi­ ties. Content areas will include decision-making, goal-setting, effective com­ munication, servant leader­ ship, organization, time-man- agement skills, and concrete strategies to implement change. Finally, a Farm to Table course will engage 11 ® and 12th grade students in learn­ ing around the five basic steps in the farm-to-table process: Farm, processing, transportation, marketing/ retail and table. Food produc­ tion from farm to fork, in general, simply means pro­ cessing raw materials from the primary sector, such as the farm and the sea, into food in the food factories, fulfilling the consumer demand. Students will expe­ rience the entire process from growing to cooking. This is the first of several additions Bellevue Community Schools will be offering for seventh-12®grade students for the 2020­ 21 school year. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/834/MapleValleyNews_2020-03-14.pdf e65d277141d4415db5be9f841f88254a PDF Text Text Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 148-No. 11, March 14, 2020 Coronavirus cancels the next three weeks Taylor Owens Staff Writer The Barry Eaton District Health Department is currently monitoring seven possible cases of novel coronavirus COVID-19. As of press-time Friday afternoon, there are no confirmed cases in Barry, Eaton or Ionia counties. Earlier this week, the department received the results for two tests, both were negative, according to BEDHD Health Officer Collette Scrimger. Other tests are still pending, she said. Lakewood Public Schools Superintendent Randy Fleenor said a school district staffmember is under quarantine after exhibiting flu-like symptoms. A swab has been sent to be tested. Michigan had 16 confirmed cases as of Friday afternoon. During a webinar Friday, Scrimger addressed local government and school officials, and community organization representatives. Scrimger said the tests are taking about two days to complete, and she hopes they “In terms of public health capacity, ... the situation is evolving. It’s really hitting our staff hard. Currently, one of the biggest challenges is the call volume that we have coming into the building.” Collette Scrimger, BEDHD Health Officer will start coming back faster as time goes on. “In terms ofpublic health capacity, ... the situation is evolving. It’s really hitting our staff hard,” she said. “Currently, one ofthe biggest challenges is the call volume that we have coming into the building.” One of the questions posed by a primary health care provider during the webinar mentioned a caller who tried the number provided, waited 45 minutes and could not get through. Officials said people who need testing can go to their primary care providers. Swabs will then be sent out to either the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services or two private labs to be tested. People who don’t have primary care providers should call the Cherry Health Barry Community Health Center in Hastings at 269­ 945-4220 or the Spectrum Health COVID-19 hotline is 616- 391-2380. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the closure of all K-12 school buildings from 5 p.m. March 13 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 5. The executive order also will cancel all events with more than 250 people and all assemblages in shared spaces with more than 250 people during that time. The number of cancelled community events continues to grow. All school activities, such as sports, musicals and the Odyssey of the Mind state finals at Thomapple Kellogg Schools, are cancelled or postponed during the time that school is closed. Other care providing institutions in the community, such as Thomapple Manor, the Commission on Aging, and Spectrum Health Pennock, have issued visitor restrictions “Thornapple Manor made a tough decision to restrict social and unnecessary visits to the facility to ensure residents are cared for in the safest and healthiest environment possible,” Administrator Don Haney announced Thursday. “At this time there are no known cases of COVID-19 in our community, however, as the first priority of the management and staff at Thomapple Manor is keeping our residents safe we are taking this plan of action. “Be assured that we have made a variety of steps to ensure that our staff are screened prior to entering the buildings to help reduce the potential for the vims to enter our facility. We will remain in close contact with local and state health organizations and will follow their guidance.” Spectrum Health officials said that community events that do not provide an immediate public health benefit will be made virtual, postponed or cancelled. For example, the Irish Jig, an annual 5K race promoting colorectal cancer awareness, will be canceled. “Public events that support an immediate public health benefit will proceed with appropriate precautions (for example, blood drives and prenatal classes),” a news release noted. “We are in the process of determining the best option for several of our classes and events. As these decisions are made, the information will be posted on the Spectrum Health website.” In Hastings, Community Education and Recreation Center will be closed during the school closure. Child care services will remain open during normal hours, but receive a deep cleaning this weekend. During the closure, schools also will undergo a deep cleaning of surfaces and technologies. In Delton, Panther Clubhouse will remain open. School district officials also said they are working on strategies to continue providing food for students, such as partnerships with local food banks and churches. Many of those plans are still being worked out. Hastings Area Schools is working with the YMCA to provide a meal service similar to the summer program with food available at the school parking lots and taken to areas such as Meadow Stone Apartments, Thomapple Lake Estates, Dowling, Cherry Health, Baltimore Terrace Estates and the Hastings Baptist Church. A full schedule is available from the school website or Facebook page. School officials are working on a plan to provide online and take-home instruction, but details have yet to be finalized. Spring See VIRUS, page 7 Brumm rebounds from tough semifinal defeat Pair of Maple Va/tey boys medal at D4 Finals Brett Bremer Sports Editor Barely half a minute into Saturday’s Division 4 130pound semifinal with Manchester’s Jacob Shelby, Maple Valley junior Jesse Brumm found himself in a 1-0 hole. Brumm was whistled for a technical violation for hands to the face as he tried to set up a shot, a slap to the head that the referee felt caught too much face.. That one point proved to be the difference between wrestling for a first place medal for the second time and wrestling for a third place medal. Brumm got a quick escape in the second period and Shelby manged one midway through the third period. Shelby held on from there for a 2-1 win. “Going in we knew it was going to be 1-1 or there­ abouts,” Maple Valley varsi­ ty wrestling coach Tony Wawiemia said. “We were hoping for take downs, because the kid is always on defense. (Brumm) was going Maple Valley junior Jesse Brumm takes a minute to after it, but the kid was lock­ celebrate with his teammates AJ Raymond and Matthew ing up on his shots and Jesse Slaght in the stands after scoring a third-place finish in couldn’t finish anything.” Division 4’s 130-pound weight class at Ford Field What Brumm did after Saturday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) that defeat is what makes bottom that proved crucial, awe a little bit, but it was old him special. He kept working then got an escape point hat for Brumm. Ertman, a his way up the medal stand, early in the third period to senior who took his junior season off from wrestling, eventually finishing third - even the bout at 2-2. Wolford fought off said he felt like he was walk­ his third state medal in three varsity seasons. Brumm Brumm’s attacks throughout ing around, or riding the wasn’t alone on the medal the match, until Brumm as electric scooters around out­ stand for the Lions as senior finally able to break through side the arena, with a celebri­ Gage Ertman placed eighth in the first one-minute sud­ ty all weekend. “Everybody knows who in the 103-pound weight den victory round to score a class in his first trip to the take down with 22 seconds (Brumm) is. Everybody,” left on the clock and clinch Ertman said. “He talks to so Individual State Finals. many people. People come Wawiernia wasn’t sur- the victory. Brumm opened the tour­ up to him and ask, how have prised by Brumm taking the disappointing defeat in nament with an 8-0 win over you been doing this year and Leslie’s Cannon Risner and stuff like that. He knows stride. “He is always that way then defeated Addison’s everybody. Everyone knows with anything controversial,” Brendan Ford 7-1 in the who he is and is asking about Wawiemia said. “All right, it championship quarterfinals. him and stuff like that.” The parade of champions, Having never qualified for happened. I’m over it. Now, lets move on. He has been where all the wrestlers march the state finals before, great about that the last two around the mats before the years. I’ve got no problem tournament had Ertman in See BRUMM, page 5 with that. He’s a good kid.”' Brumm was second in the state at his weight class as a freshman and placed sixth a year ago. He scored an 8-1 win' over Hart’s Chance Alvesteffer in the consola­ • Nashville accepts Ohler’s timeline tion semifinals Saturday • Lions no match for Potterville in morning and then earned the final bailgame third-place state medal with a 4-2 sudden victory against • Josey Terpening named FFA New Lothrop’s Alex Wolford. State Officer Brumm scored a reversal • Vermontville discusses personnel in the second period of his match with Wolford to take changes the lead in the medal round match-up. Wolford managed a last second escape from the In This Issue �Page 2 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 14, 2020 America & Me Essay winners announced winners, who will be announced in April, will each receive a plaque, a medallion and a cash award of $1,000. In addition, the top 10 essayists will be honored at a banquet in Lansing, meet with Michigan’s top governmental leaders, and be the featured guests at a Lansing Lugnuts Minor League Baseball game in their honor. Each top 10 statewide school will receive a $1,000 check. Several thousand eighth grade students from nearly 400 Michigan schools NYMC Youth Group Presents g participated in the 2019­ 2020 America & Me Essay Contest, which was conducted with the help of Farm Bureau Insurance aturday, March 21st • 4-7:30 p.m. | agents across the state. The Nashville United Methodist Church s topic of the 2019-20 contest V 210 Washington St., Nashville, MI g was “My Personal Michigan « Hero.” All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti E A team of finalist judges, Garlic, Bread, Salad, Sheet Cake, Lemonade, Tea, Coffee and Water Bincluding a top Michigan government official as well $8 Tickets at the door gas the sponsoring teachers of 5 and Under; Free! last year’s top two statewide winners, will determine the ranking of the top 10 statewide winners this year. Started in 1968 and open to all Michigan eighth grade students, the contest encourages Michigan youngsters to explore the 336 W. Casgrove St., Nashville greatness ofAmerica and its people. As sponsor of the Neat and contest, Farm Bureau clean well Insurance has earned 11 maintained 3 BR, 2 BA. national awards from the Move-in ready! Freedoms Foundation at #244445 Valley Forge. Three students from Maple Valley Jr. High School in Vermontville have been named local winners in the 51st annual America & Me Essay Contest, sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance. The three students, who earned the top three awards for their school, are Elizabeth Beeman, first; Deloris Steury, second; and Trinity Burkett, third. All three received award certificates for their achievement. Beeman’s name will also be engraved on a plaque for permanent display in the school because of her firstplace finish. Maple Valley Jr. High School’s participation in the America & Me Essay Contest was sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance agent Lynn Denton of Hastings. Beeman’s first place essay advances to the state level competition, from which the top 10 essays in Michigan will be selected. The top 10 statewide Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser I — NEW LISTING! — $145,000 Sally Magoon, Associate Broker Antenna Men 269-986-5737 smagoonrealestate@gmail.com WeiCDGrt L B Illi ■ 0 Digital TV Antennas www.weichertemerald.com are available at mvs.kl2. mi .us/our-district/emergency-preparedness. Putnam District Library has cancelled all events through April 4, and Vermontville Township Library is cancelling many of its March events. The benefit breakfast for the Vermontville Museum scheduled for this morning, March 14, has been can­ celled. The dinner fundrais­ er has been postponed, but the silent auction is sched­ uled to continue. Tickets already sold will be hon- ored. Maple Valley will pro­ vide breakfast and lunch for all district residents, 18 and under, or 26 and under with a disability, during this mandatory closure. These meals will be supplied for all seven days of the week. They are offering a pickup or delivery. Many other closures and cancellations have occurred. As the crisis continues, more information will be provided in the Maple Valley News, The Reminder and Hastings Banner. TV ANTENNA 1 TOWER INSTALLATION, REPAIR & REMOVAL thank ygu b IM HOOPS FOR HOPE 2020 would like to thank Rip’s Kent Oil & Propane MV 4th Grade Boys Basketball MV National Honor Society Emily Meyers And all the parents, teachers, administrators, staff and students and community members who helped make this possible. Thank Vou Taylor Owens Staff Writer Maple Valley Schools will provide breakfast and lunch to all district resi­ dents under the age of 18, or under 26 if they have a disability, during the school closure. The meals will be avail­ able seven days a week, through pickup or delivery. More information, including a form to fill out, is available at mvs.kl2.mi. us. Other notices from the school on the coronavirus 'Cell Phone Boosters 269.9B7.8241 Ill N. Bostwick Avenue, Charlotte, MI 48813 Becky Wilson Sue Rattier Lake Odessa Pharmacy Joe Elliston Jane Valdick Jeff & Kris Hynes Cheryl Pierce Joyce Hummel Coronavirus crisis changes plans in Maple Valley Thank <?ou ™ANKjlOU |jjl|j| Commission on Aging Menu and Schedule of Events Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Congregate Menu Monday, March 16 Swiss steak, mashed red potatoes & gravy, Brussels sprouts, dinner roll, banana. Tuesday, March 17 Irish stew, tossed salad, biscuit, grapes, mint brownie. Wednesday, March 18 Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, sautded spinach, dinner roll, orange. Thursday, March 19 Turkey sandwich with cheddar cheese, soup of the day, tossed salad, croissant, apple. Friday, March 20 Vegetarian lasagna, tossed salad, garlic bread, fruited jello. Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, March 16 Sliced turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes & gravy, seasoned Brussels sprouts, orange. , Tuesday, March 17 Irish stew, seasoned Brussels sprouts, biscuit, fruit crisp. Wednesday, March 18 Chicken tenders, roasted red potatoes, com, mixed fruit cup. Thursday, March 19 Swiss steak, mashed red potatoes & gravy, seasoned baby Brussels sprouts, dinner roll, banana. Friday, March 20 Vegetarian lasagna, seasoned green beans, applesauce. Activities Calendar Monday, March 16 Hastings: Card Program 9-11 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 am.; Sr. Group Exercise 9:15 a.m.; Move for Better Bal. 10:30 am.; Move for Better Bal. 12:00 pm. Painting Group 1 p.m. Woodland: Card Games 11 am.; Delton: Walking 11 am.-l pm. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. H,WJ4 - Reminiscence. Tuesday, March 17 - St. Patrick’s Day Party 10:30 a.m.-12:30 pan. Hastings:. Art in Action 2 pm.; Board Meeting 2 pm.; RSVP Storm Chaser. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Wednesday, March 18 Hastings: Card Program 9 a.m.; Sr. Group Exercise 9:15 am.; Move for Better Balance 10:30 am.; Euchre 12:30-3 pm.; Move for Better Balance PD 12:00 pm.. Delton: Walking 11 am.-l p.m.; Reminiscence. Woodland: Card Games 11 am.; Legal Aid 11:30 a.m12:30 pm. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. Thursday, March 19 Hastings: Line Dancing 9:30 a.m.; TV Strings 10:30 am.; Alzh. Caregiver Support Group 3:30 pm.; Sr. Zumba 5:30 pm. Nashville: TV Time; Dominoes 11 am. Delton: Puzzles/Trivia; Walking 11 am.-l pm. Friday, March 20Exercise 9 am.; Bingo 9:30 am.; Iron Rails 10:30 am.; Storm Chaser Program 12:30-2 pm. Woodland: Card Games 11 am. Nashville: Dominoes 11 am. �Just Say *As Advertised in the Maple Valley News* Saturday, March 14,2020 — Page 3 Maple Valley receives Charlotte Optimist Awards donation as we would have lost the other $10,000 grant we received from the Capital Region Community Foundation without the help of the Optimist Club,” Superintendent Katherine Bertolini said. “Everyone Taylor Owens StaffWriter The Charlotte Optimist Club made a five-year, $1,000 per year donation to Maple Valley Schools for playground equipment. “I am very grateful for this works so hard to do great things for kids and Maple Valley is profoundly grateful to every one of you! Bertolini said the school plans to install the equipment this summer and have a ded­ ication in August. Michelle Huhn of Tri-County Electric, Vermontville Township EMS Training Coordinator David Jansma, Fire Chief Jeff Wetzel and EMS Director Brittney Gardner with four of the new mannequins. (Photo by Taylor Owens) Superintendent Katherine Bertolini (center) is shown with John Thiel (left) and Mike Bruce. Teachers (from left) Angel Christopher and Kelly Hoefler are shown with last week’s recipients of the Charlotte Optimist Award: Kelsey Meyers, Leah Priesman, Ella Mayfield, Jocelyn Miller, Shelby Ripley, Josey Terpening, Hailey Martin, Aiden Patrick, Jeremiah Penny and Superintendent Katherine Bertolini. Students were nominated by their teachers for their academic and leadership achievements and received medals at the Charlotte Performing Arts Center. (Photos provided) CHESTER GOSPEL CHURCH ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Local Church Schedule 3744 W. Vermontville Hwy. 5505 North Mulliken Road, Sunday: A.M. Worship.................................................. 11 Sunday School.......................................... 9:45 Morning Worship......................................... 11 .Evening Worship........................................... 6 one mile north of Vermontville Hwy. Evening Worship............................................ 6 .Wednesday Family Sunday Morning Worship: 930 a.m. Night Service.......................................... 6:45 . Phone:(517) 543-5488 PASTOR GLENN BRANHAM BASELINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF VERMONTVILLE REV. DAVID POOLE, PASTOR Phone (269) 963-7710 PASTOR 301 Fuller St, Nashville Sunday School............................... 9:45 a.m. Nashville, Ml 49073 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.* Information call 1-269-731-5194. For GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH Worship .11 a.m. P.M. Worship............. ........... 6 Wednesday Evening: Worship............................................................ 7 PASTOR JEFFERY HODGE Sunday School............................. 11:00 a.m. ....................... 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion Leadership Training PASTOR DON ROSCOE Phone: (517) 852-1783 e-mail: grace@gc3.org 795-2370 or RL Rev. David Hustwick 948-9327 ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 203 N. State, Nashville .930 a.m. Sunday Mass FATHER STEPHAN PHIUPS A mission of SL Rose Catholic Church, Hastings (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 otNashville) Sunday School .. 10 a.m. A M. Service.. 11:15 a.m. P.M. Senrice.... ..... 6 p.m. PASTOR GEORGE GAY We seek to feed the hungry, both spiritually and physically. VERMONTVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 250 N. Main SL, Vermontville Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Worship Senrice.............. .............. 11 Certified Lay Minister Sunday Evening Senrice ......6 p.m. Phone 616-765-5322 Wed. Evening Senrice... 630 p.m. Mickey Cousino AWANA.............................. 630-8 p.m. Wed. 304 Phillips St, Nashville Youth Group, Adult Small Groups, PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BARRYVILLE 4 miles west of Nashville MAPLE GROVE BIBLE CHURCH Contemporary Service, Relevant Practical Teaching, Nursery, For more information call: Traditional 1928 Book of 6043 E. M-79 Highway, NASHVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH Children's Classes, Sunday: A.M. Worship............. .............................. 9:15 a.m. Morning Prayer RT. REV. DAVID HUSTWICK 9:15 a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m. 8950 East M-79 Highway, Nashville Sunday Senrices: Worship Senrice.......................... 9:45 a.m. Common Prayer used for all services. KALAMO UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 10: 00 a.m.............................. Church Service 11: 00 a.m....................................... Fellowship ‘No matter who you are, or where you are on life'sjourney, you are welcome here.' CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 2415 McCann Road 517-852-2043 517-588-8415 PEGGY BAKER Located on the corner of State and Washington streets United Methodist Women: (517) 554-7267 and many other activities. ST. ANDREW & MATTHIAS INDEPENDENT ANGLICAN CHURCH PASTOR KAREN KINNEY Comer of Baseline & Church Roads (2 miles east ot M-66 on Baseline) 1030 a.m. NASHVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Adult Sunday School: 10:50 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI ....... 9 a.m. came with two AED simula­ cutting tools being used close proximity to a simulated tors. “The combination of these patient. CPR manikins with AED simulators offer optimal realF Follow life-like training for our EMTs, MFRs and firefighters Maple Valley to be optimally prepared to News on respond to cardiac arrest in the community we serve,” Facebook to, Jansma said. The Simulaids Randy keep up to 9000 training manikin is a date until the full-weight and full-size manikin that can be used in new edition hazardous situation where firefighters are using heavy is printed! rescue equipment without putting members at risk of being a patient in a hazardous but simulated environment, such as being trapped in a car with heavy extrication and 3rd Thursday, 1230 p.m. 110 S. Main St, (Nursery Provided) Youth Groups, Bible Study Sun. Praise & Worship 10:30 a.m., 6:00 Children's Sunday School: 930 a.m. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Sunday School........................... Hwy; M-66 south of Assyria Rd. Charlotte 517-726-0526 9617 E. Baseline Rd. Church Service.......................... A Spirit-filled Church GRESHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 803 Reed St, Nashville Prayer Meeting................................................ 7 Meeting at the Maple Leaf Grange Taylor Owens Staff Writer Vermontville Township Fire and EMS Departments received a $2,523 grant from Tri-County Electric to pur­ chase five training manikins. They include two Prestan adult, two Prestan infant and one Simulaid 9000 Fire Rescue training manikins. The Prestan manikins are American-made and meet the American HeartAssociation’s new 2019 standards for opti­ mal CPR training including visual and audible feedback to evaluate and assure opti­ mal mal CPR CPR effectiveness, Vermontville Township EMS training coordinator David Jansma said. The CPR manikins also Sunday School.................................... 10 a.m. Wednesday Evening: ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Vermontville receives grant for training manikins PASTOR JOE BENEDICT P.M. Senrice 6p QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Wed. Senrice 7p M-79 West Sunday School................................ 9:45 a.m. A.M. Senrice................................................... 11 a WEST BENTON CHURCH (non-denomlnational) 1011 E. Vermontville Hwy. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE, Assistant Pastor Worship.......................................... 11:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI PASTOR RICH MITTERLING PASTOR ERIC LAMPHERE, Youth Pastor 517-652-1580 517-231-3434 �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 14,2020 Lions no match for Potterville in final game Brett Bremer Sports Editor There was no tomorrow for the Lions after Wednesday. Turns out there was no tomorrow for the Vikings after Thursday either. The Maple Valley varsity boys’ basketball team was bested 89-52 by Potterville in the Division 3 District Semifinals at PewamoWestphalia High School Wednesday. Potterville improved to 17-5 overall with the victory over the 3-18 Lions. The Vikings were slated to take on the host Pirates in a dis­ trict final bailgame last night, but that contest was suspend­ ed with the rest of the high school sports in the state due to concerns related to COVID-19. Lion varsity boys’- head coach Ryan Nevins had already coached his last game of the season heading into the district tournament and varsity girls’ coach Landon Wilkes took over on the sidelines for the team’s final bailgame of the season. There likely isn’t a coach who could have successfully guided the Lions past the Potterville boys Wednesday. The Vikings built a 28-10 lead in the opening quarter, had the advantage up to 21 points at the half, and stretched their lead to as many as 34 points before Maple Valley junior forward Hugheston Heckathorn drives the lane as a pair of Potterville defenders close in during the second half of their district semifinal bailgame at Pewamo-Westphalia Wednesday. 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Teammate Cole Krause finished with 11 points. “Coach Nevins had some commitments, and I stepped in,” coach Wilkes said. “I did what I could do trying to learn these boys in just a few days. Every single one of them, and there is 11 of them including two that came up from JV, embraced what was going on and they gave me their full attention. They did everything I asked them to do. To me, that says a lot about their parents, their coach and who they are as people. Wins and losses, and that stuff, kudos to Potterville. They shot the lights out. Call anytime for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-899-876-7985 Thornapple Valley VFW Post 8260 Nashville, MI Nomination of Officers will take place at our next meeting on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 6 p.m. We have vacancies that are required to be filled to retain our Post Charter. If these vacancies are not filled, we will be required to surrender our Charter and Close VFW Post 8260 Maple Valley junior guard Jonathan Rosenberg puts a shot up during his team’s district semifinal ballgame against Potterville at Pewamo-Westphalia High School Wednesday. (Photo by Brett Bremer) “A couple times we did some things that I really like to see as a basketball coach. When Potterville went to that 1-3-1 we made some nice flashes and we got some nice looks. We didn’t knock the shots down, but we got the good looks.” Junior forward Curtis Walker had a team-high 21 points for the Lions. Junior guard Lane Morris finished with 15 points, and Maple Valley got seven points apiece from sophomore guard Owen Bailey and senior guard Jonathan Rosenberg. Senior Ben Benedict chipped in two points in his final game for the Lions. Wilkes said he didn’t make many changes from the the Lions had been trying to accomplish all season. The Lions had two practices under their substitute head coach, Monday and Tuesday, before the district match-up. “I watched a lot of their games, but I didn’t watch their games. There is a differ­ ence when I say that, but I Maple Valley sophomore guard Owen Bailey (left) tries am completely impressed to keep Potterville’s Brayden Wilkerson from the basket with how they adapted with everything that was going during the second half of their Division 3 District on.” Semifinal Semifinal bailgame bailgame Wednesday Wednesday at at Pewamo-Westphalia. Pewamo-Westphalia. (Photo by Brett Bremer) Maple Valley News Published by... J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. 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He competed in the automotive market­ ing series, took a career cluster exam and two role plays combined to give him a score high enough to qualify for internationals in a pool of 72 competitors. Maple Valley DECA students went to the DECA State Conference Maple Valley students (from left) Kayli Hansen, Adam Finkler, last week. Pictured are (front row, from left) Kay Bansemer, Olivia Kaycie Scrader, Carli Deo and Ryleigh Courter recently went to the Williams, Ashalee Elhers, Hannah Kinney (second row) Carsen DECA Sports and Entertainment Conference in Orlando, Fla. They Musser, Miaya Espinoza, Cheyenne Brumm, Katie Villanueva, (third met with marketing executives from the Orlando Magic and Universal row) Duncan Seume, Alexis McCool, Elizabeth Colyer, Ryleigh Courter, Studios and learned about marketing strategies that the companies Carli Deo, Adam Finkler, Ben Benedict, (top row) Logan Boldery and use to keep current in their industry. Blake Joppie. (Photos provided) BRUMM, continued from page 1 Ertman hadn’t built up that kind of a reputation yet. He said the desire to wrestle in the Individual State Finals was what brought him back to wrestling this winter. Ertman opened the tourna­ ment with a 5-2 win over Lawton’s Dustin Mallory, then got pinned by Bradley Hall from Rudyard in the quarterfinals. The Lion senior secured his state medal by pinning Kent City’s Zane Kirk 1:17 into their second round of consolation match. Ertman was bested in his two matches Saturday, by New Lothrop’s Daven Lockwood and Hudson’s Maple Valley’s AJ Raymond works to stay in control of Clinton’s Brayden Randolph Dallas Pibbles, to finish during their first round match in Division 4’s 171-pound weight class Friday at the eighth. Maple Valley had two Division 4 Individual State Finals at Ford Field in Detroit. (Photo by Michael D. other individual state qualifi- Graham) ers, AJ Raymond at 171 than 40 victories, Brumm of the year. We took five to pounds and Matthew Slaght with a record of 48-2 and regionals, took four to state at 112. Both guys were 0-2 Ertman at 41-11. and got two medals. It’s a “It was a good year,” good year. The kids wrestled Friday. Brumm and Ertman each Wawiemia said. “We ended hard. We’re proud of them.” Maple Valley senior Gage Ertman tries to fight for a closed the season with more up with eight kids at the end take down against Hudson’s Dallas Pibbles in their medal round match in Division 4’s 103-pound weight MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOLS Are Grateful to the Following Who Gave their Time to Work on the Five Year Strategic Plan Process on Saturday, February 29,2020: Maple Valley junior Jesse Brumm works to gain control in his medal round match against New Lothrop’s Alex Wolford at Ford Field in Detroit Saturday. Brumm earned his third state medal at the Individual State Finals, besting Wolford in the match for third place in Division 4’s 130-pound weight class. 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HW VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa �Page 6 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News' Saturday, March 14,2020 Vermontville discusses personnel changes Luke Froncheck Staff Writer The hiring process for a new utility billing clerk is underway in the Village of Vermontville in the wake of the resignation of Judy Mohler, who held that post. Village President Jason Sheridan declined to com­ ment on the circumstances that led to the staffing change. But several council members raised concerns regarding how the situation was handled. Trustee Gary Goris shared his concerns during Thursday evening’s meeting. “I think this council blew this totally up,” he said. “We drove a person out just by our actions. I think the coun­ cil itself, the trustees, should have been more involved. “Committees are for rec­ ommendations. They are not for decisions. Ninety percent of the time, this council will go along with that commit­ tee. But I’m not going to sit here and get beat up over something when I had noth­ ing to do with it. I feel like those recommendations were never brought back to the “I think this council blew this totally up. We drove a person out just by our actions. I think the council itself, the trustees, should have been more involved.” Gary Goris, Vermontville trustee action. He said that taking no council.” Goris emphasized the fact action would allow Sheridan that committees are limited to say that the council was to three members so that a not in support of the quorum would not be pres­ Adventists’ actions but could not deny them their right to ent. Trustees Sue Villanueva knock on doors due to the and Sandra Hosey agreed. First Amendment. Barry County Community 138564 “We didn’t fix the prob­ Goris’ motion passed, 5-1, Dialogue Event lem,” Goris said. with the dissenting g vote cast Trustee Kimberlee The three trustees also by Purpose: Discussion for Potential Millage Election raised concerns about wheth­ Kenyon, who said they August 2020 er the whole council would should have requested that The public is invited to participate in a third be involved in the upcoming the door-to-door campaign discussion hosted by the Barry County Board of not go so late into the eve­ hiring process. Commissioners. TowerPinkster of Kalamazoo will Sheridan said the rest of ning. facilitate the discussion. The topic is a continuation In the past, the village the council are welcome to of the previous forums, for the Barry County Jail come to the personnel com­ council has given its approv­ and Sheriff’s Office and the Commission on Aging mittee meetings and provide al of the plan, but requested facility in Hastings. Specifically, the potential scope input during the public com­ that they conclude the cam­ and cost for a Potential Millage Election August paign at an earlier time, like ment portions. 2020. Information will be shared and public Currently, three candidates 6 p.m. In other business, during have applied to fill the posi­ feedback and input is invited. public comment, village res­ tion. Date/Time: Clerk Kathy Joppie said ident Russ Bennett spoke Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 7:00 PM she created and administered about his neighbor who has Location: a test for the applicants based continually stored illegal Grace Community Church on previous tests that had vehicles in his yard. He said 8950 E M-79 Hwy. that, in recent months, other been used by the village. Nashville, Ml 49073 The council ultimately junk, including a bouncy Questions please call: voted to allow the personnel house, has shown up in the Barry County Administration (269) 945-1284 committee, along with yard. A quorum of the Board of Commissioners may be present. Sheridan said he would be Joppie, to grade the tests and decide oh the applicants to in court with the individual interview. soon to discuss these code Villanueva said the entire violations. council should have been Also during public com­ involved when making deci­ ment, Department of Public sions regarding the office Works Director Chris staff. Rumsey shared his disap­ The village council also proval of a document passed A public hearing on the proposed Maple Grove Township bud­ discussed a letter sent by the out by Sheridan. get for the coming fiscal year, April 1, 2020, through March Seventh-day Adventists. Earlier in the meeting, 31,2021, will be held in conjunction with the annual meeting Sheridan read the letter Sheridan said that, per vil­ at the township hall, 721 Durkee St., Nashville, on Friday, aloud during the meeting: lage guidelines, elected offi­ March 27,2020 at 2:30 p.m. “Student literature evan­ cials were the only ones per­ The property tax millage rate proposed to be lev­ gelists will soon be going mitted to serve on commit­ ied to support the proposed budget will also be a door to door distributing free tees and vote. religious literature. They will Rumsey said, because he subject of this meeting. also be seeking donations.” is most informed on several Copies of the proposed budget may be obtained at the town­ The letter outlined the fact village issues, such as the ship hall. that the council could not water system, sewer system, deny the request because of and buildings and grounds, Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or ser­ their First Amendment rights he should be present at those vices should contact Holly Carpenter, Clerk by writing PO Box 240, Nashville 49073 or by phoning 517-937-0286. to go door to door. meetings. They will be on the streets Sheridan said that if com­ A special meeting of the Maple Grove Township Board will be from around 10 a.m. to 9 mittee chairmen want held immediately following the annual meeting. p.m. beginning in May and Rumsey at a meeting, they Holly Carpenter, Maple Grove Township Clerk nssso running into August. can request his attendance. Goris moved that the vil­ However, he still could not lage council respond with no vote. The council also: • Unanimously approved the annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival 5k. • Received the police Village of Vermontville, Vermontville, MI 49096 report from the February. There were 19 calls for ser­ The Utility Billing Clerk is responsible for ensuring that the utility billing function is carried out in vice in that month. an accurate and timely manner. Qualifications include: Experience in BS&A Software (preferable); • Approved a recommen­ experience in Excel & Word, attention to details, organized, able to handle multiple tasks with numerous interruptions and works will with the public and others. Hours: Approximate 30 hours, dation to pay Treasurer Jody Salary: commiserate with experience. Franklin the current utility billing cleric’s rate when act- NOTICE MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP Employment Utility Billing Clerk Interested candidates, please submit the following or your application may not be considered: 1) Completed Village ofVermontville application. Applications may be picked up at the village office or at www.vermontville-mi.gov. 2) Cover letter. 3) Resume, including three professional references. 4) Current certifications, ifapplicable Please submit the above to: president@vermontville-mi.gov AND clerk@vermontville-mi.gov or The Village ofVermontville PO Box K Vermontville, Mi 49096 Call any time for Maple Valley News classified ads 269-945-9554 or 1-800-870-7085 ing in that role. • Accepted a $212 dona­ tion from the Visit Vermontville Day group for the community center. • Approved the spending of up to $2,000 for the Vermontville cleanup day. • Approved the spending of up to $4,000 for a hot water pressure washer. • Approved paying bills for next month being since the Friday after the meeting falls on Good Friday. • Kenyon praised the Eaton County Sheriff’s Department for running a new speed trap on the north side of town. From the Pulpit Politics and religion do mix today - in awful ways People often say politics and religion don’t mix. Well, I assure you -- they do. Our religious beliefs influence how we live our lives, how we see the world and how we vote. That said - there is not only one way to be a Christian. And being a Christian is not the only way to be a citizen. We come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, colors, genders and there are all sorts of expressions of what we believe. Some of us fall on the left side of that proverbial aisle. Some on the right. Some are labeled conservative. Some liberal. Some of us are pro this; some are pro that. One thing we can all agree on these days is the disregard for respect and civility in discussing matters upon which we disagree. No longer do we discuss and debate. No longer do we sit down together to hammer out compromises and reach consensus. Instead, we turn to name-calling. We make fun of people. We bully. Not very long ago, political and religious discussion was inspiring. We aspired to lofty goals. We dreamt of building great communities. Our dialogue and debate was intelligent and uplifting. Now, we are the Kardashians of the world. What happened? I have also heard it said people have gotten lazy. In many ways, that is true. It takes hard work to listen. To disagree respectfully. It takes work to compromise. It is easy to lose your temper. It is easy to disregard another’s opinion. It is easy to namecall. It is easy to draw weapons. Whether it be a gun, a sword, or the tongue, lashing out in anger or in hate is easy. And it is made even easier as all we need to do now is to post something - or tweet with no consequences or awareness ofwho we might be hurting. The Bible doesn’t specifically address the evils of Twitter junkies, or the myriad of memes on FaceBook that only serve to humiliate and anger. Personally, I would hope we could be intelligent enough to figure this one out all by ourselves. Maybe it is time we decided to work a little harder at being respectful. Maybe it is time we acted with some dignity — and offered each other that very same dignity. Let us all stop the mocking and the degrading - and begin to inspire and aspire. Rev. David Poole Pastor, First Congregational OPEN POSITION NASHVILLE VILLAGE TREASURER The Village of Nashville is taking applications for the part time position of Village Treasurer. Required education/experience - Associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred or three years’ experience in municipal government administration. BS&A software experience a plus. Starting wage $16.53 per hour. 4 days a week minimum. Drug screen, credit and background check required. If you have any questions please call Mike Kenyon at 517-977-4022 or the Village Office at 517-852-9544. A job description can be obtained at the Nashville Village Office or emailed to you upon request. Please send your resume to the Village ofNashville, 203 N Main Street, PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073 or email to clerknashville@vahoo.com. AH applications must be received by March 31st, 2020. Applications shall become the property of the Village of Nashville and will be public information unless otherwise requested. All resumes shall be held on file for one year and shall only be returned to the applicant at their request. The village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The Village ofNashville is an Equal Opportunity Provider. �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 14,2020 — Page 7 VIRUS, continued from page 1 break and the end of the school year have not been LEGAL NOTICE F®RS ■B am itttioigiift i«B (■ ibitit6tmtR>®j t:v iinxi^-ioi Ljai siaiiAiiw Tsar BSlMtl fess j wbj ai ik ;S-jHfe-iii!laiif fi-ifi-il>>" a NOTICE Attention homeowner: If you are a military service member on active duty, if your period of ac­ tive duty has concluded less than 90 days ago, or if you have been ordered to active duty, please contact the attorney for the party foreclosing the mortgage at the telephone number stated in this notice. Notice of foreclosure by advertisement. Notice is given under section 3212 of the revised judicature act of 1961, 1961 PA 236, MCL 600.3212, that the following mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at a public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash or cashier’s check at the place of holding the circuit court in Barry County, starting promptly at 1:00 PM on MARCH 26, 2020. The amount due on the mortgage may be greater on the day of the sale. Placing the highest bid at the sale does not automatically entitle the purchaser to free and clear ownership of the property. A potential purchaser is en­ couraged to contact the county register of deeds office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge a fee for this information. Default has been made in the conditions of a mortgage made by Russell W. Parr, Jr. and Tam­ my S. Parr, husband and wife, to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for lender and lender’s successors and/or assigns, Mortgagee, dated February 18, 2005 and recorded February 28, 2005 in Instrument Number 1142073 Barry County Records, Michigan. Said mort­ gage is now held by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by assignment. There is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Sixty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Three and 27/100 Dollars ($63,893.27), including interest at 5.5% per annum. Under the power of sale con­ tained in said mortgage and the statute in such case made and provided, notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be fore­ closed by a sale of the 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 MARCH 26, 2020. Said premises are located in the Township of Maple Grove, Barry County Michigan, and are described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 11, Town 2 North, Range 7 West, for a place of beginning; thence North 250 feet; thence East 348.48 feet; thence South 250 feet; thence West 348.48 feet to the place of beginning. 5465 Guy Road, Nashville, Michigan 49073 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. 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 re­ demption period. 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Health Spectrum is offering screening for the novel coronavirus COVID19 to those who have symptoms and may be concerned they have the virus. “We want to provide a community health service for people who may have symptoms and are concerned about the virus, while allowing them to stay at home and prevent the spread of illness,” Darryl Elmouchi, chief medical officer at Spectrum Health System and president of Spectrum Health Medical Group, said earlier this week. “The first step is to call to schedule a free virtual screening visit through our Spectrum Health Business Services Help Wanted Help Wanted MATT ENDSLEY, FABRI­ CATION and repair, custom trailers, buckets, bale spears, etc. Call 269-804-7506. PART-TIME COMMERCIAL JANITORIAL Position in Nashville. 20 hours/week Monday-Friday (hours may increase to 25-30 hours/ week May 1). Must have own transportation, be hard­ working, self-motivated and dependable. Prior cleaning experience a plus but will train the right applicant. 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Serving You Since 1932 Must have a valid driver's license. Call 269-953-7452 crystalflash.com — 800.875.4851 �Page 8 — Just Say 'As Advertised in the Maple Valley News’ Saturday, March 14,2020 Josey Terpening named FFA State Officer Members of the Maple Valley FFA chapter were at Michigan State University’s Wharton Center March 4 for the 92nd Michigan FFA State Convention. During the three-day convention, FFA members from all over the state met at MSU for sessions, leadership contests and to hear motivational speakers. Josey Terpening, Jozlynn Miller and Nautica Burkett receive their State FFA degrees. Michigan FFA State Officers opened the first session with a lively introduction and a review of the past year. Maple Valley had two members receive ■ the Outstanding Junior awards: Addison Ramey and Kerk Kienutske. To achieve this award, members must have a grade point average above 2.5 and be active in their FFA chapters. Three Voting delegates — Nautica Burkett, Addison Ramey and Kerk Kienutske - attended a business breakfast and toured the State Capitol in Lansing. Miller and Jozlynn Cheeseman Michaela performed with the State FFA Band, and Addison Josey Terpening (right) is Ramey was in the the State FFA Choir. Officer. (Photos provided) Four Maple Valley The convention ended students received State FFA degrees. This is the highest Friday, March 6. During the degree that FFA members last day, FFA members can receive in the state. The throughout the state had the recipients were Josey opportunity to see the new Terpening, Jade Scott, state officers - including Nautica Burkett and Jozlynn Josey Terpening — be inducted. Miller. Terpening, FFA State A highlight of the Thursday evening session vice-president, will be the was the convention keynote fourth state officer in the speaker, Alexa Score, a history of Maple Valley FFA. professional wake boarder As a state officer, she will and an employee of Fox have the opportunity to visit Sports. Alexa has overcome many FFA chapters several challenges in her life, throughout Michigan and including a leukemia conduct leadership training. diagnosis. She delivered a She will also be visiting message of hard work, Washington, D.C., this dedication and how to get the summer officers from other most out of life. states. introduced as an FFA State “I am extremely proud of the representation at the annual State FFA Convention,” Maple Valley FFA Advisor Aaron Saari said. “This year, our members once again made an impact on the Michigan FFA Association. 1 am proud of all state award winners.” The members who had the opportunity to attend state convention this year were Josey Terpening, Nautica Burkett, Jade Scott, Addison Ramey, Jozlynn Miller, Micheala Cheeseman and Kerk Kienutske. Also attending were Doug and Judy Gardner and Eric and Christine Terpening. Nashville accepts Ohler’s timeline Addison Ramey and Kerk Kienutske receive Outstanding Junior awards. M 77»« World Loader In Specialty Building Products. “Innovation is our most valuable asset" HAND & POWER' TOOLS ARMSTRONG VINYL SIDING QAK*t* Harbor­ CABINETs USG DRYWALL OAK, PINE MOLDING DRY MIX CRETE PLYWOOD-LUMBER AMWudvs CMWCTMAKEft PRE-H UN G STEEL DOCIRS Ii CO3 GC i a |OCj L BOOTS FOR TH^MdmY CEILING TILE PLUMBING SUPPLIES .Conic home.to .quality. Andersen. Anderse - PAINTS FIBERGLASS INSULATION USIJohns Manville RugDodor SUPPLIES & RENTAL ATLAS SHINGLES /sR?- [I HOMETOWN! LUMBER & HARDWARE 219 S. State in Nashville * 852-0882 www.HometownLumber.com Monday thru Saturday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Taylor Owens Staff Writer In a 6-0 vote the Nashville Village Council accepted a timeline from resident Ron Ohler to fix up his properties. The village had given Ohler until Thursday’s meet­ ing to present plan or be cited for ordinance violations. “It looks good,” Trustee Tanett Hodge said of the timeline. “Good job on this, Ron,” Trustee Page Headley said. If progress is being made on the property, the village should be lenient on the exact dates of the timeline, Trustee Gary White said. “I would encourage you that, if some of the dates become impossible or improbable to keep, you should keep us informed on that,” Village President Mike Kenyon said. Ohler said a contract has been signed to fix the roof of the residence on the property, and he is working with Zoning Administrator Mike Norton on permits. Trustee Steve Priddy was absent. In other business: • Kenyon announced he and Castleton Maple Grove Nashville EMS Director Mel Oakley would participate in a webinar provided by the Barry Eaton District Health Department on the coronavi­ rus, COVID-19, for up-todate information. He added that the village would work with people affected by the state of emer­ gency. “Anybody that in our com­ munity that’s going to be affected for their place of employment — let’s say they get forced to work at home, or they just are forced not to go to work - anybody that’s having issues in that regard I’m sure we can work with them with their water or sewer bills, whatever they need help with. In our com­ munity, we stand behind them and be with them,” Kenyon said. • County Commissioner Ben Geiger told the council the county will put a millage on the August ballot for a new jail. Geiger said the jail will be large enough to hold 108 inmates, with a possible expansion of up to 136 inmates. “We don’t want to come back to the taxpayers in 20 years and say, ‘Whoops, we need a bigger jail!’ ” Geiger said. “We want to plan for the next 30,40,50 years. “Everything we see, we’re going to need more beds because ofmore people mov­ ing into the county.” He said the cost of the jail would be less than $26 mil­ lion. • During public comment, Sherry Hummel asked the village to address an issue with a resident building a fence into an alley and on village property. Zoning Administrator Mike Norton said he has spoken with the resident, and informed them they need to move the fence and get permits. Norton said he would fol­ low up with the resident Friday. • Kenyon announced that village Treasurer Amanda Rodriguez has decided to accept the position of village clerk. The village has already advertised for a new treasur­ er. The council approved a job application for the trea­ surer as a part-time position of four seven-hour days, with a wage starting at $16.53. • The council discussed a grant application to the Michigan Economic Development Corp, for parks improvements. White sug­ gested looking at the amounts awarded by the MEDC in previous years, and applying for a similar amount. The council plans to approve the grant application at the March 26 meeting. • Police Chief Jason Sixberry said Officer Keath Bartynski has resigned. Bartynski was on medical leave after a motorcycle acci­ dent late last year. Sixberry will soon start accepting applications for the position. He has already received four applications for a part-time position with the department. • The council passed a res­ olution to proceed with the MEDC Redevelopment Ready Communities pro­ gram. � https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/21/834/MapleValleyNews_2020-03-21.pdf 80a25c2021e0317543862605288562a5 PDF Text Text MAPLE VALLEY nevE Published by J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1351 N. M-43 Highway, Hastings, Ml 49058 A local paper oftoday! Phone: (269) 945-9554 Vol. 148-No. 12, March 21,2020 Health officials implore community: Stay home to reduce spread of COVID-19 The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival was set to mark its 80^ anniversary this year. Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival canceled Taylor Owens Staff Writer The 801*1 annual Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival was canceled by a unanimous vote of the Vermontville Maple Syrup Corporation during a meet­ ing Tuesday evening. “I’m not going to be responsible for bringing the coronavirus into Vermontville,” corporation President Steve Hayes said. “It’s a pretty sad day; no one wanted to see that hap­ pen,” Vermontville Village President Jason Sheridan said. “This affects every­ body. It’s a big loss to the community.” Hayes said there was an in-depth discussion at the meeting in the Vermontville Community Center, which was attended by the corpora­ tion chairs, syrup producers and residents who participate in the festival. They discussed pushing back the decision, in case the coronavirus pandemic is alle­ viated by late April, he said. But due to the decisions and money that depend on the festival happening or not, they decided to make the call. “There’s no sense in every­ one putting forward money for the festival and losing it,” Hayes said. “It is going to hurt us financially, but I would rath­ er them cancel it now, and know that it’s canceled rather than ‘what if, what if,”’ Denna Root-Matonis, owner of JoLei’s Diner said Friday. “I think it was the right choice the association made,” Duane Eldred, owner of See FESTIVAL, page 6 Rebecca Pierce Editor The first case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, was confirmed in Barry County Friday afternoon. The Barry Eaton District Health Department identi­ fied the patient as a 45-yearold male with no history of travel. Health department offi­ cials said they will not be releasing the low-risk com­ munity exposure locations for those diagnosed with COVID-19. Meanwhile, Eaton County has two cases — an 88-year-old and a 41-yearold, both women with a his­ tory of domestic travel were confirmed as positive for COVID-19 as the pan­ demic continued to worsen across the state. A news release Friday afternoon from the health department advised: “Residents can assume there is a possibility the virus may be present when they are in public places in the commu­ nity. We want to reinforce that people should be taking all recommended preven­ tion measures. The first death in Michigan that was attributed to the virus occurred Wednesday and was con­ firmed by health officials. By midday Friday, three deaths in Michigan — all in the metropolitan Detroit area were attributed to COVID-19. The numbers are going to grow, health officials said, because this new coronavi­ rus is highly contagious and potentially deadly, especial­ ly for the elderly and people with serious underlying con­ ditions. But the severity of the spread can be fought - and that’s what federal, state and local officials said they are trying to do. That’s why businesses, places of worship, commu­ nity services and govern­ ment buildings were closing throughout the region in response to state and federal orders. Those closures mirrored actions being taken across the state and nation as 549 cases were confirmed Friday afternoon in Michigan. Nineteen patients were on life support, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Friday. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 10,442 cases and 150 deaths were reported across the nation midday Friday. More than 259,215 cases had been reported world­ wide on Friday; of those, more than 11,283 have died and 87,377 have recovered, according to Johns Hopkins University. With every day that passed this week, efforts to restrict public interaction have increased. It’s about “flattening the curve,” Dr. J. Daniel Woodall, medical director for Barry Eaton District Health Department, told Barry County commission­ ers Tuesday. The idea is to slow the spread ofthe disease so doc­ tors, health centers and test­ ing labs can keep pace with infections and, possibly, make progress to prevent them. Thus far, testing has been a problem, Woodall con­ firmed, especially with the reliance on state labs to do it. Moving these tests to pri­ vate labs will help speed up the process, he said. See CO VID-19, pg. 2 School responds to coronavirus Villages hold emergency meetings to shut down offices Taylor Owens Staff Writer The villages of Nashville and Vermontville held emer­ gency meetings this week to close their village offices and discuss next steps during the coronavirus pandemic. The Nashville Village Council met at 10 a.m. Monday, and voted to close the village office from 3 pm. March 17 to April 6. “There has been so much change in the state, in the country, in the world even since Tuesday,” council President Mike Kenyon said Thursday afternoon. “I really don’t know where we’re going.” He said the council will need to discuss how it will handle upcoming meetings and decisions, but it is diffi­ cult to predict how that may goKenyon thanked local businesses and organizations that were staying open and active for the community, and the public works employ­ ees and village police offi­ cers, who are still working. The village also approved a resolution to apply for a parks grant from the Michigan Economic Development Alliance. The Vermontville Village Council had an emergency meeting at 7 pm. Thursday. The council voted to close the office to the public. The village employees will still be in the office periodically to perform tasks as deemed necessary and to return mes­ sages. The Vermontville Community Center will be closed to the public starting Monday. Only one event was scheduled at the time, a birthday party. The council decided to allow the party, but Trustee Becky Austin will disinfect the building before and after the party. Clerk Cathy Joppie said the renter reported the party would have about 20 people. Trustee Ira Flowers said he found a way for the coun­ cil to hold teleconference meetings. Members of the council and the public will be able to call a number, input a code and be on the call. Meeting agendas will be posted on the bulletin board in the entryway ofthe village office. Village cleanup day, origi­ nally scheduled for April 4, has been postponed. The council passed a motion not to shut off water to residents who are unable to pay in the future, accord­ ing to a requirement from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy. Department of Public Works Supervisor Chris Rumsey said employees of both Nashville and Vermontville public works cross-trained on each other’s systems last week. If the employees of one village are unable to perform their tasks, the employees from the other village would be able to assist. Taylor Owens Staff Writer Approximately 650 free meals were given out Monday to local kids, Maple Valley Superintendent Katherine Bertolini reported during a special board of education meeting Monday. “I just have to praise my team. They are amazing, to go from no plan whatsoever to a completely comprehen­ sive plan that went without a hitch today, in 72 hours, that’s awesome,” Bertolini said. “I’m incredibly proud ofthis team.” Twenty-one employees, including food service, bus drivers and paraprofession­ als, helped give out food at the park in downtown Vermontville, the former Kellogg Elementary School in Nashville and Thomapple Lake Estates from 8 to 10 a.m. Buses also provided curbside service along a set route. Breakfast and lunch are delivered each weekday, with meals for Saturday and Sunday delivered Fridays. Any child under 18, or person under 26 with a dis­ ability, within the district’s borders is eligible to receive the meals. Recipients do need to fill out forms, which are available at the main drop-off locations. Online forms are also available. Curbside delivery is avail­ able 48 hours after a form has been completed. The program is federally funded and works similarly to the summer Meet Up and Eat Up, but the rules have been changed to allow school districts to enact it quickly. “They took many of the restrictions off that we’re typically under for our sum­ mer food program,” Bertolini said. “It’s all bets are offwith a lot of it, which is great because it has untied our hands to do really good work for families.” If every student signs up for the meal program, Bertolini said the program has the capacity to ensure they receive food. Bertolini said the program may need a few volunteers during what would have been spring break, the week beginning See SCHOOL, page 6 In This Issue Musical gets one performance in Governor says golfers may tee off Eaton County treasurer releases 2019 annual report MSU Extension providing variety of online programming �Page 2 Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday. March 21,2020 COMMISSION ON AGING LUNCH MENU MSU EXTENSION CALENDAR OF EVENTS Barry County Extension Calendar of Events March Market Rabbit Workshop - CANCELLED 22 Rabbit Developmental Committee Meeting, 7 p.m., 23 911 Building 4-H Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Extension 25 Office April Rabbit/Cavy Fair Pre-registrations deadline (email or 1 snail mail please) Livestock Developmental Committee Meeting 1 CANCELLED Swine Tagging - CANCELLED 4 Swine Tagging - CANCELLED 11 Swine Tagging - CANCELLED 18 Goat Fair Pre-registrations deadline (email or snail 15 mail please) Goat Weigh-In - POSTPONED 15 Mandatory swine Meeting For Fair - POSTPONED 15 Beef, Sheep & Swine Fair Pre-registrations (email or 15 snail mail please) Swine must in youth’s possession to show at fair 15 15 Fair camping registration begins 21 Poultry Nutrition Clinic - POSTPONED 24*26 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor’s Certification at Kettunen Center - POSTPONED Barry County Commission on Aging Menu and Activities Friendship Sites Home Delivered Hearty Menu Monday, March 23 Sweet & sour chicken, brown rice, oriental blend vegetables, diced carrots, apple. Tuesday, March 24 Salisbury steak, baked potato, glazed carrots, whole grain roll, pear cup. Local news that serves the community For exclusive local infor­ mation on novel conoravirus COVID-19, be sure to check this newspaper and The Banner on Thursday. The news team covering your community and reporting what we verify. Please contact us if you have questions to ask or information to provide. We’ll check it out. Email ediz tor@j-adgraphics.com or call 269-945-9554, ext. 228. Wednesday, March 25 Goulash, buttered peas, com, banana. Thursday, March 26 Chili, baked potato, broccoli, saltines, orange. Friday, March 27 Tilapia, brown & wild rice, roasted red potatoes, green beans, seasoned banana. NOTE: The COA building is closed to the public. Essential staff is reporting to work but are available by telephone and appointment only. This is to protect the h health of our employees and the vulnerable older adults we serve. For more information call 299-948­ 4856. 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Please check the website on both the Well, to say this is an his- Fuller page and our COVIDtoric time, feels like an under- 19 site for the informational statement. flyer. Registration of our There has been such a dis- future Lions is very important ruption of what was consid- so we can plan staffing for ered “normal” a week ago, our classrooms in the fall. and the adjustments continue Finally, we are awaiting to occur on an hour-by-hour guidance from the state for basis. To that end, we have how we might provide been busy seeking, receiving at-home learning should the and dispensing information as school closure extend beyond quickly and clearly as we pos- April 6. At this time, we are sibly can. The intent of this staying in close contact with column is to do exactly that. t Michigan Department of the First, for any and all offi- Education and the executive cial updates to our district orders from the governor’s operations, we have an offi-office to shape our policy and cial channel of communica- procedural plans during this tion that can be found in our unprecedented time. As we website, mvs.kl2.mi.us. On know more, we will post it on our home page, you will see a our website and update in my badge for COVID-19 updates. column here weekly. We will continue to post In my life, I have had the information there on a regular rare and strange opportunity basis. to see human beings in some Our food distribution pro- really adverse conditions. I gram has continued to grow have experienced the devastathrough the week. We have a tion of Hurricane Andrew in phenomenal distribution pro- Florida and participated in gram going. Our lunch ladies, historic flood preparations in bus drivers and paraprofes-Fargo N.D. In Florida I sionals are doing a great job experienced some of the of delivery to our three fixed worst reactions people can sites and four curbside routes. have, and in Fargo, I saw the Please help us spread the absolute best in people helpword, that this is not an ing other people. income-based program. All We universally put the welchildren, from toddlers to age fare of the entire community 18, and up to 26 with disabil- at the front of everyone’s best ities, qualify for a breakfast efforts to serve. I sense the and/or lunch delivery. Any same humanistic focus again child who resides in our as we all do our best to create school district is eligible, physical distance and strive to regardless of school enroll-keep our humanity for one keep our humanity for one ment. As of Thursday, we are another very close. 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Taylor Owens • taylor@j-adgraphics.com �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 21,2020 — Page 3 MSU Extension providing variety of online programming ruptions to daily life due to ruptions to daily life due to novel coronavirus, Michigan State University Extension staff remains committed to serving Michigan residents. MSU Extension has creat­ ed a suite of online resources and programming for chil­ dren, families and individu­ als available through its new Remote Learning and R messuo .eudrcu/erslr/inwdeebxs.ite, canr. msu .edu/rlr/index. The Extension program, historically, has offered faceto-face and group learning opportunities. Amid social distancing recommendations, staff is modifying and transitioning its program­ ming to a digital space. “Our educational teams are quickly ramping up their ability ito offer virtual ptriogramming so we can contin­ ue to ensure individuals, families, farmers, business owners and communities get the information they need when they need it,” Jeff Dwyer, MSU Extension director, said. The Remote Learning and Resources site is a one-stop shop for MSU Extension’s digital offerings and eduuca-- an d c ar egiv er s t ookkeeeepp chhiilk- aarrttiiccllees rreellaatteedd ttoo ttoopiScs, tional materials related to current circumstances. Among the resources fea­ tured on the site are: -A listing of all MSU Extension virtual events, from family yoga sessions to lunch-and-leam events for equine enthusiasts. -A collection of free edu­ cational resources for parents dren engaged in learning throughout the school break. -Online learning opportu­ nities for adults who may want to continue their own lifelong learning. -A series of resources to help individuals stay healthy and active during social dis­ tancing. -A variety of educational such as dealing with family stress, talking to children about novel coronavirus and managing finances. As the response to the novel coronavirus pandemic evolves, MSU Extension will continue to add and curate digital resources to support individuals, businesses, com­ munities and families. friendly personal service you can trust flHOMETOVNj J iftVP LUMBER & HARDWARE A Plea for Tolerance 219 S. 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Service.................................................. 7 p M-79 West Sunday School 9:00 a.m. PASTOR LESTER DeGROOT Worship.......................................... 11:15 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Phone: (517) 852-1783 PASTOR DEANO LAMPHERE, Assistant Pastor PASTOR JERRY BUKOSKI PASTOR RICH MITTERUNG e-mail: grace@gc3.org PASTOR ERIC LAMPHERE, Youth Pastor 517-652-1580 517-231-3434 PASTOR DON ROSCOE �Page 4 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News” Saturday, March 21,2020 COVID-19, continued from page 1 Public skepticism about they get much more severe COVID-19 is another obsta­ symptoms. So the mortality is the key takeaway.” cle. Mortality in that over-60 “Why is this so much more dangerous ... than any­ population can be as low as 4 thing we’ve been through in percent or as high as 14 per­ the past?” Commissioner cent, depending on the popu­ lation being sampled, Dave Jackson asked. “That’s a great question,” Woodall said. “So if you think about the Woodall said. “This is such a tricky virus. It has a lot of number of people in our similarities to influenza. It country who are 60 and over also has a lot of differences. I and you’re looking at 4 to 14 think the key takeaways - percent ofthem having a risk and why people have a ten­ ofmortality, that number’s in dency to blow this virus off the millions of people,” he — really comes down to the said. The mortality rate for age stratification. “You’re looking at the risk COVID-19 is 1.9 percent in to the population. If you’re this country, Woodall noted. looking at young people, Globally, the mortality rate is most of them ... are totally 3.9. “That’s just the rate based asymptomatic the whole time they have the virus on the number of people that when they’re passing it to have been tested,” he added. “That doesn’t include the others. 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We’ve been operating in emergency mode for quite some time now.” The department is per­ forming what Scrimger called “contact tracing.” Anytime someone is referred for testing, they are quarantined, as are their fam­ ily members. Then the health department tries to determine who they might have exposed to COVID-19. “We are actively reaching out to individuals to ensure that the appropriate precau­ tions are being taken,” Scrimger said. With the first Eaton County case, there were many contacts and the situation was complex. “There were unusual circumstanc­ es,” she said. That first con­ firmed case was an 88-yearold woman with a history of domestic travel. In the two-county area it serves, the health department had 81 patients being moni­ tored or under quarantine Friday, pending test results. There are many more cases to come, Scrimger said during a webinar with the health department board Thursday morning. The department has a 24-hour, seven-day call line for the public. On Tuesday, Barry County commissioners asked ques­ tions about testing, hospital capacity to handle a surge of patients, and cooperation from the public as far as self quarantine. Scrimger said one of her biggest concerns is people going to work when they are sick and potentially exposing coworkers to the virus. Eaton District Health Department, answered Barry “When people are experienc­ County commissioners’ questions about COVID-19. On ing fever, cough, shortness of right, Colette Scrimger, health officer for the department, breath: Stay home, please.” also provided an update. (Photo by Rebecca Pierce) Letters to the Editor Local Citizens Speak Out On Issues Ordinances need enforcement To the editor: The people ofVermontville deserve better than they are getting from the people who enforce the rules. The ordinances are clear about the storage of unli­ censed cars and trucks on the property. We have at least eight properties that are in viola­ tion of the junk rules. This has been going on for five years with very little being done to stop it. We also have a group of drivers who have no concern for traffic laws or speed lim­ its. They know we don’t have any police department and the chances of getting caught are quite low. If the citizens of this vil­ lage don’t wake up and demand that this is corrected, the value of their property will be almost worthless. A very concerned citizen, Russ Bennett, Vermontville — NEW LISTING! — 336 W. Casgrove St., Nashville Neat and clean well maintained 3 BR, 2 BA Move-in ready! #244445 $145,000 Sally Magoon, Associate Broker 269-986-5737 8magoonreale8tate@gmail.com lVAVttrJdIoUlIxle*i**L * Emerald Properties 111N- Bostwick Avenue Charlotte, MI 48813 www.weichertemerald.com NOW SERVING NASHVILLE & VERMONTVI office: 517-S43-7363 Ej f i F ® Fiber - V oi ce - D ata me hi ft; hometown! LUMBER & HARDWARE u;«: CalfToday: 517-852-7005 5178520882 Monday thru Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. MB■KuiMurme LoL Il �Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 21, 2020 — Page 5 Les Miserables gets one performance in Corbin Hasselback and Micah Drury gave it their all in “Les Miserables. Ben Benedict and Kayli Hansen perform in “Les Miserables.” “Les Miserables is a very challenging musical to learn. Rachel Ridder, Ryan Rosin, and I all agreed that, if there was a year that the Maple Valley theater could do it, this would be the year. And these students did not fail to impress.” Nelson said the program hopes to reschedule the musical to May, but that will depend on the quarantine. If they are unable to do that, the students will hold fundrais­ ers to recoup the expenses of the show. “But, no matter what hap­ pens in the future, I am so blessed to have been able to see this cast perform this beautiful and moving musi­ cal,” Nelson said. 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VERMONTVILLE Now accepting MasterCard & Visa JUST SOUTH OF HASTINGS ON M.79 crystalfiash.com — 800.875.4851 �Page 6 — Jusl Say "As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 21, 2020 SCHOOL, continued from page 1 FESTIVAL, continued from page 1 Duey’s Comer said. “It was a tough decision but the right decision. The consideration of the business in the com­ munity isn’t as important as the health of the communi­ ty” The cancellation will have an impact on several organi­ zations, for which the festival is the biggest fundraiser for the year. “We probably lose in the area of $4-5,000,” Gary Goris of the Vermontville Lions Club said. “We use that festival to support the proj­ ects we do all year.” Money raised through a chicken dinner goes toward Lions Club projects, such as getting glasses for the visual­ ly impaired and building ramps at the homes ofpeople with disabilities. The club doesn’t do any other fundraisers, and the rest of its budget comes from donations. “We’re OK, but it’s going to cut back on what we can do,” Goris said. “We’ll try to take care ofeverybody, but in the end, we’ll have to budget for next spring.” “That’s our livelihood through the year,” Vermontville American Legion member Jim Zemke said. The Legion hosts a pan­ cake breakfast during the fes­ tival. The money pays the club’s membership dues and building utilities. They also use it for scholarships and other local projects. “We are lucky enough this year; we had a bit left over to get us through this year,” Zemke said. They can keep the lights on, but it will be difficult to support other community causes. “We won’t be able to do the things we usually do,” Zemke said. “The pancake fundraiser is the biggest fundraiser we do each year,” Maple Valley Band Boosters President Holly Berkimer said. “I have been deeply touched by the concern and support offered to the band on Facebook posts when the news of the cancellation was shared. It is a beautiful thing to live in such a tight-knit communi­ ty-” Festival arts and crafts chair Cheryl Sheridan said she was heartbroken by the cancellation. One-third ofthe funds raised from the arts and crafts show goes to General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Vermontville, and it is the club’s only fundraiser. The money the club receives goes toward schol­ arships and donations to local causes, such as hospice care, Sheridan said. They will have to choose what donations they are able to make. Cheryl and Jason Sheridan were the 2019 festival grand marshals, and their daughter Garnet is on this year’s festi- Open Position Village Of Nashville Dept, of Public Works The Village of Nashville is taking applications for a part time employee. This is a temporary part time position and has no benefits. Starting pay is $12.00 per hour. Work days are Monday - Friday working 20-30 hours per week. Applicants must have a valid Michigan driver’s license with a good driving record, pass a background and drug test. Applications/resumes are being accepted at the Village office Monday through Friday 9:00 am 5:00 pm until April 6, 2020. Please contact the Village Office at 517-852-9544 for more information. Applications shall become the property of the Village of Nashville and will be public informa­ tion unless otherwise requested. All resumes shall be held on file for one year and shall only be returned to the applicant at their request. The village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The Village of Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Provider. Public Notice Posted March 17, 2020 @ Nashville Village Hall On Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Nashville Village Hall located at 203 N. Main Street, Nashville, Ml 49073, the Nashville Village Council will be discussing as part of the special meeting, the submittal to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources a proposed Passport grant application for Riverside Park Improvements. This potential project was out­ lined in the Nashville Capital Improvements Plan. Interested persons may attend this regularly scheduled Village Council meeting to provide input. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and in the interest of public health and safety, written public comments on the grant application may be addressed to Mike Kenyon, Village President at Village of Nashville, P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml 49073 until March 31, 2020. Amanda Rodriguez Village Clerk val queen’s court. “Since she has been a little girl, she has wanted to be on the Maple Syrup Festival Queen’s Court,” Cheryl Sheridan said. Hayes said they plan to include the court in next year’s activities. While many organizers and residents said they are open to the idea of having some sort ofevent later in the year, they pointed to a number of factors that would impact the festival. “You can’t just push it off, because everything has to fall in place,” Goris said. Many parts of the festival, such as the carnival, flea market and arts and crafts are booked booked through through the the summer, summer, and would not be available for a postponed festival. Organizers said part ofthe popularity of the festival is rooted in it being the first big event after the end of winter. If it were to take place later in the summer, it would be competing with other festivals, open houses, weddings and more. Diner owner Root-Matonis pointed out there are other events, such* as Visit Vermontville Day in August and the 10(r" annual Fireman’s Dance in June, where fundraisers could be held. “All the organizers work very hard year-round to make the festival happen, and although it is disappointing, we are hopeful we can come up with things to do to not only mitigate our losses,'but bring people together, ” Berkimer said. “At this point, I think we’ll have to wait until the national emergency is over to come together and brainstorm. So much is up in the air right now, making it difficult to plan.” March 27. “The amazing thing though is that I have what feels like an endless array of volunteers,” Bertolini said. “People have been stopping by my office, several church groups have stopped. I’ve heard from spiritual care folks who’ve offered to volunteer and help and fill in any gaps we need.” During a recent meeting with local police, fire and emergency medical service departments, Bertolini said the high school was suggested as a possible overflow site for hospital cases. “I was asked, ‘If we need to contain sick folks, we want your high school to be the containment site for those people, because you have showers and you have food service and you have space,”’ Bertolini said. “We have not activated any planning for that yet, but we were just brainstorming for potential sites, should the need arise,” she said. “If we reach emergency status, it could just be a governor’s decree that all of these spaces are hospital zones,” Bertolini said. If that were to happen, food preparation for the meal program likely would be moved to Fuller Street and Maplewood schools, which be would challenging because the kitchens are smaller, Bertolini said. She also said the parking lot of the high school may make it a choice for drivethrough testing, if it is implemented in the area. Bertolini said the district will use up its two remaining snow days, and apply for an emergency waiver for an additional three. With one of the three weeks taken up by spring break, Maple Valley would only have to make up one additional week of school. But she and the board were doubtful the school closure will last only three weeks. “I’m not optimistic they’re going to end withjust a threeweek shutdown,” Bertolini said. “I think this is probably going to get extended lon­ ger.” “I think this is going to go on for a long time,” board President Brian Green agreed. “I don’t see us going back until May,” Trustee Craig Lackscheide said. Green suggested the board lobby the State of Michigan to forgive the lost time from the three weeks, but asked board members for thoughts on what they should do ifthe closure is extended. “Half a dozen days is one thing, but several weeks seems like an awful lot to push a kid forward to the next class,” Trustee Tim Burd said. “Ifit goes that far, though, and you try to make it all up, you’re going to start right back up in the summer and not have any summer vacation whatsoever,” Trustee Justin Keiffer said. Bertolini said the school is looking at ways to continue instruction during the break, but it is difficult because many students do not have adequate internet access for tools, such as video instruc­ tion. “Right now, we’re not counting anything as instruc­ tional days,” Bertolini said. She said she will draw up a letter to lobby for phone ser­ vice companies to eliminate data caps and stop choking data usage for internet, including mobile phone hotspots. “When we polled our kids, 90 percent of them have access to a phone device at home,” Bertolini said. “So, if we had unlimited data, we could do a lot more to reach the kids, even without a strong Wi-Fi structure.” Staff members also are looking at ways to provide paper materials to students through the bus food delivery routes. Trustee Kristen Miller pointed out that education has a snowball effect, and closing school for an extend­ ed period will likely have a long-term impact on stu­ dents. “I worry about my kid being thrown into second grade and expected to per­ form at second-grade level next year, when she missed a month, month and a half of first grade,” Miller said. She added that at-home instruction would be a chal­ lenge for working parents like herself. She said it would be difficult to fit a school day’s-worth of education in the two evening hours Miller wouldbe able to work with her daughter. Board members also dis­ cussed how hourly employ­ ees are compensated, and said they need more informa­ tion from the state. “I’m very, very worried about our hourly people,” Bertolini said. “I want to take care of them as best as we can.” Kindergarten Roundup has been canceled. Students may still be registered for school by emailing mpoole@mvs. kl2.mi.us, or calling 517­ 852-9468 Ext. 3004. Children must be 5 years old by Sept. 1, or by Dec. 1 with a waiver. Little Lions remains open. Thornapple Wind Band suspends season The Thomapple Wind Band will be canceling its remaining scheduled rehears­ als and final April 3 concert due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus. Rehearsals for the upcom­ ing 2020-21 season will resume under the continuing directorship of David Macqueen. The 2020-21 sea- son will mark Macqueen’s 22n<ll year year with with the Thomapple Wind Band; 15 of those years as its conduc­ tor. The band is currently in the process of searching for his replacement, and mem­ bers urge past, current and future instrumentalist to join and make Macqueen’s final 139120 Village of Nashville SPRING CLEAN UP The Village ofNashville’s spring cleanup will be on the following Mondays; March 23, 30th April 6th and April 13th only. Please place brush and/or leaves you want picked up next to the curb. Spring cleanup is a service provided to help residents with yard clean up and should only consist of brush, weeds, leaves, and normal yard waste. Please separate the brush and leaves, and limit the amount put out each Monday to one truckload to allow the DPW crew time to get to all residents in one day. If you have larger amounts please contact the Village Office and arrangements^can .be made for you to haul it to our dump site. April 13th will be the last day for pickup. If you put anything out after this date you will be asked to have it removed. Thank you for your cooperation. Nashville DPW year great. The Thomapple Wind Band is a community-based organization whose mission is to bring wind band music to the Barry County area while giving adults the opportunity to combine their musical talents with others. The organization is open to any adults regardless of abil­ ity. OPEN POSITION NASHVILLE VILLAGE TREASURER The Village of Nashville is taking applications for the part time position of Village Treasurer. Required education/experience-Associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred or three years’ experience in municipal government administration. BS&A software experience a plus. Starting wage $16.53 per hour. 4 days a week minimum. Drug screen, credit and background check required. If you have any questions please call Mike Kenyon at 517-977-4022 or the Village Office at 517-852-9544. A job description can be obtained at the Nashville Village Office or emailed to you upon request. Please send your resume to the Village ofNashville, 203 N Main Street, PO Box 587, Nashville, MI 49073 or email to clerknashville@vahoo.com. All applications must be received by March 31st, 2020. Applications shall become the property of the Village of Nashville and will be public information unless otherwise requested. All resumes shall be held on file for one year and shall only be returned to the applicant at their request The village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications. The Village ofNashville is an Equal Opportunity Provider. �Just Say ‘As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 21,2020 — Page 7 S S. Spectrum primary care locations consolidated Before going to a health care clinic: Call first sit sy, &7 <• > S '•»>< **&** ,JSi?1 ** "«U «U W“ Js , fSjSj ss?4 Tusit Wfe ■ las® tofn^ k“bit t*®fe ®tai) n^; dnastmc- Si’li H ® usisstroc- Wafe^ jftai taimMSfiiss :jkg2. Micpife '■■ (life ill* admff Kiffe t iftj I^Miik jj 4W BflW1'® Ktf Ik^'S ggtyia 4' UU0 IE.IS®1 Spectrum Health Pennock is temporarily consolidating primary care locations to help limit potential exposure to COVID-19 for patients and team members. This will help ensure that critical staff are available for COVID-19related needs. These changes took place Friday, March 20, at the fol­ lowing Spectrum Health Pennock primary care loca­ tions: • Spectrum Health Pennock Family Medicine in Gun Lake and Spectrum Health Pennock Family Medicine in Middleville con­ solidated into the Spectrum Health Pennock Family, Internal and Pediatric Medicine in Hastings. • SHMG Family Medicine in Caledonia and SHMG Internal Medicine Pediatrics in Lowell consolidated into Spectrum Health Integrated Care Campus in Ada. • Spectrum ealth Pennock Family Medicine in Lake Odessa will consolidate into Spectrum Health Pennock Integrated Care From the Pulpit Equipped to work Pastor Dennis Weeks amazing salvation we have Chester Gospel Church through Jesus Christ is the When working for a steel work God does through us. company in Indiana, I The equipment here is that remember it was both an we have been given peace exciting and yet serious with God through Christ, time for me as I started the and Christ is working His job. Learning about steel goodness in us. As this was a lot of fun. There are work happens, it pours itself different recipes for steel out in the forms of serving and different technologies and loving one another. to produce it. While we might be in a Eventually, we were time where many churches allowed to go into the steel are going online and busi­ mill to view the process. ness are trying to survive But before we went, we had shutdowns caused by to be equipped. In my case, COVID-19, we must not there was training, a pair of ignore that God has flame-retardant pants, equipped by the blood of flame-retardant jacket, Christ to serve those in steel-toed boots, hard hat, need. protective glasses, and ear So here are questions to plugs. We had work to do, ask yourself: How am I knowing full well real dan­ equipped by God? What ger existed. attitude am I taking when I Work still needed to be serve in these strange times? done, but it had to be done Don’t live in a way that smart using what was pro­ takes for granted God’s vided to us. gifts, but day in and day Hebrews 13:20-21 reads, out, pressing on in faith, “May the God of peace, acknowledging the great­ who through the blood of ness ofJesus Christ through the eternal covenant brought your mouth and the works back from the dead our of your body. If you struggle to know Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, what that looks like, consid­ equip you with everything er the examples of Jesus good for doing his will, and Christ. Or consider the may He work in us what is fruits of the Spirit, showing pleasing to Him, through love, joy, peace, forbearJesus Christ, to whom be ance/longsuffering, kind­ glory for ever and ever. ness, goodness, faithful­ ness, gentleness and Amen” A clear response to this self-control. Public Notice Posted March 17, 2020 @ Nashville Village Hall On Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 10:00 am. at the Nashville Village Hall locat­ ed at 203 N. Main Street, Nashville, Ml 49073. The Nashville Village Council approved the closure of the Village office. The office will be closing Tuesday March 17, 2020 at 3:00 pm until April 6th 2020. Water Bills can be paid through our website at nashvillemi.us or a check can be dropped off in our drop box at any time. Hii Village President - Mike Kenyon The Spectrum Health CO VID-19 hotline is 616-391-2380. Campus in Ionia. For more information about COVID-19, including information Patients with essential or on symptoms and prevention, visit spectrumhealth.org/covid19 acute needs can be seen in these clinics. All other neces­ sary appointments will be Street Center or Pennock visit, individuals will be Telemedicine is typically conducted virtually. Those Integrated Care Campus in asked a series of questions used for low-acuity condi­ with scheduled appointments Ionia. about their condition by a tions such as rashes, sinus will be contacted to discuss For phone numbers, Spectrum Health provider problems or the flu. The free moving their appointment to addresses and other informa­ who will advise whether they COVID-19 virtual screening a virtual visit or other options tion of Pennock primary care need to seek additional care. has been added to its offer­ at this time. offices and all other loca­ The patient may select the ings specifically for this pub­ Patients should continue tions, please visit findadoc- caregiver of their choice if lic health situation. to call their primary care tonspectrumhealth .org. they need further evaluation. It is not necessary to be a clinic with questions and Online screening offered The Spectrum Health Now Spectrum Health patient to staff will assist with next at Spectrum app gives consumers access use the service and receive steps. All Spectrum Health Spectrum Health is offer­ to a health care provider the free screening. Spectrum offices are following strict ing screening for COVID-19 directly from their smart Health is offering this service guidelines, accepting no to those who have symptoms device, allowing them to to all residents in the state of walk-in appointments. 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State considers election consolidation Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is exploring options to ensure the May 5 elections do not put public health at risk. “I want to ensure Michiganders maintain their democratic right to vote with­ out putting their health or the health of our clerks and elec­ tion workers at risk,” Benson in a press release this week. “All options are on the table, including conducting the election by mail.” Hundreds of jurisdictions are slated to participate in the May elections, which give residents the opportunity to vote on numerous local issues, including school district bonds and millages. “We’ve heard from some jurisdictions that they would be happy to consolidate their current issues into the August election,” said Benson. “We would like to provide them that option, while still ensur­ ing that those jurisdictions that need to hold an election in May are able to do so in a safe manner.” Benson, the Bureau of Elections, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and her administra­ tion continue to discuss how to move forward. “Governor Whitmer and her team are also committed to protecting our public health and our democracy,” Benson said. “Our conversations have been fruitful, and I look for­ ward to taking action soon.” wage $14.00 hour, Benefits, 401K and Vacation. Apply in person at 396 Main St, Sun­ field, MI 48890. RESOLUTION 3-17-2020 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PASSPORT GRANT APPLICATION WHEREAS, the Village of Nashville has undertaken a planning process to determine the recreation and natural resource conservation needs and desires of its residents during the formation of the FY2020 Capital Improvements Plan formation, and WHEREAS, the Village of Nashville approved a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with input from the general public, andaWHEREAS, residents of the Village of Nashville were provided with a well-advertised opportunity as part of a Village of Nashville public meeting held on February 13, 2020. This discussion was part of the meeting agenda for the specific purpose of the development of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application, a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for planning purposes, and a possible MDNR Passport Grant application. The residents and general public were encouraged to express opinions, ask questions, and discuss all aspects of the recreation and natural resources as well as the priorities for consideration for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application, a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) along with as a possible MDNR Passport grant application , and WHEREAS, after receiving public input, the Village of Nashville has developed the FY 2020 CIP as a guideline for improving recreation and enhancing natural resource conservation for the Village of Nashville, and WHEREAS, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and in the interest of public health and safety, written public comments on the grant application may be addressed to Mike Kenyon, Village President at Village of Nashville, P.O. Box 587, Nashville, Ml 49073 until March 31, 2020, and WHEREAS, local costs and other funds to be invested in the project have not yet been expended and will not be expended prior to a formal grant award and formal written authorization is received from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, WHEREAS, the local matching funds of 26 % of total project costs are pledged as part of the Village of Nashville General Fund and will be available immediately once the grant agreement is received from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, WHEREAS, as part of the special public meeting held on March 17, 2020, the Village of Nashville Council voted to adopt said grant application, and NOW, therefore be it resolved, that the Village of Nashville hereby authorizes Mike Kenyon to submit the MDNR Passport Grant application, and FURTHERMORE, Mike Kenyon, is authorized to sign the application forms and any grant related documents. Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Village of Nashville does hereby adopt this reso­ lution Yeas: Mike Kenyon, Gary White, Henry Felder, Tanette Hodge, Steve Priddy Nayes:none AbsentJohnny Hartwell, Page Headley I, Amanda Rodriguez Village Clerk, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and original copy of a resolution adopted by the Village of Nashville Council at a Special Meeting thereof held on the 17th of March 2020. Amanda Rodriguez Village Clerk �Page 8 — Just Say “As Advertised in the Maple Valley News" Saturday, March 21, 2020 Governor says golfers may tee off Brett Bremer Sports Editor Those who choose may still trade the joy and frustra­ tions ofthe real world for the joy and frustrations that come with trying to hit a golf ball far and straight. Golfers and golf course operators received good news amid the list of restric­ tions placed on state busi­ nesses by Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order, No. 2020­ 9. “Golf courses are allowed to stay open for play. Indoor facilities like clubhouses or restaurants must close for on-premises consumption, but may continue to offer food and beverage through walk-up service and other means expressly permitted by the Executive Order,” read a frequently asked ques­ tions form distributed by the governor’s office Tuesday. “We were pretty happy,” said Sarah Buckmaster of Centennial Acres-inSunfield. “ We werereadytofollow her ruljqg;^ whether We were goiilg -to bq^osed or not. WHbtfJohn ^Centennial gen­ eral manager" John Nagel) contacted me that the golf courses could stay open, we were pretty happy.” Nines have been open at Centennial Acres and Yankee Springs Golf Course for nearly two weeks now thanks to favorable recent weather conditions, and golfers have been swinging at Saskatoon Golf Club in Alto and Broadmoor Country Club and Briarwood Golf Club in Caledonia as well. Both the front and back nines are open It was officially announced Tuesday that golf courses across can remain open, at least for the time being. Many area courses have already had golfers taking swings for a couple weeks and others are set to open in the coming days, although most clubhouses are closed and bars and restaurants are open only for to-go orders. (File photo) at The Legacy at Hastings, and Mullenhurst GolfCourse in Delton is prepping to open soon. Lake Doster Golf Club in Plainwell opened its back nine March 16 and has plans to open the front nine “as soon as it dries out,” accord­ ing to the club’s Facebook page. Check with area cours­ es before heading out to play. A few were not quite ready to open for the season as of Wednesday. It is a good idea to call ahead and set up tee times, as opportunities to golf could change due to weather, updates to the state orders and other factors. Steps are being taken to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID19) which has shut down sporting events, along with nearly everything else, across the Earth. “We’re open for golf, as long as they will let us be ELDER LAW ATTORNEY PREPARING FOR LIFE’S UNEXPECTED CHALLENGES Longstreet Elder Law & Estate Planning is about planning. It is in our name. However, as the older and wiser among us know, life has a way of throwing unexpected things at us. The Covid-19 Virus certainly qualifies as one of those unexpected moments in life. 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We are prepared and available to take care ofyour families, whether we do it in our physical space or through phone calls and virtual meetings. We also implemented a “Drive-up and Sign” protocol so we can have clients sign documents from the safety oftheir cars. The idea is that there are multiple avenues to complete your plan or improve a plan that has been in place. Ifyou are feeling unprepared, or you just have a few questions about your estate plan or long-term care / Medicaid plan, we at Longstreet Elder Law would love to talk to you about making or updating a plan. Robert J. Longstreet Longstreet Elder Law & Estate Planning P.C. 607 North Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 269-945-3495 ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING P.C open for golf,” Yankee Springs general manager of operations Bruce Higgins said. “Last week Monday, we were told we had to close by 3:00 p.m. Monday for golf, then we got a letter from the governor that said just the clubhouses need to be closed down. We’re doing a lot of things with the carts way for golfers to find out as far as sanitizing them as about Centennial Acres greens fees and specials is by they go out.” At Yankee Springs they’re joining the course’s Text asking golfers not to pull Golf Club by texting Golf27 flags on the putting greens to 22452. She also suggests golfers and to keep their distance from other golfers on the call ahead (517-566-8055) to course. There is a sanitizing check that the course will be system in place for carts and open - especially on ques­ tionable weather days. coolers that come back in. Centennial Acres is taking Yankee Springs Golf Course is also running a precautions by limiting peo­ youth special until the end of ple in the golf shop, disin­ the month. One child, fecting carts after every 16-and-under, may golf for usage, and promoting social free with a paying adult, but distancing. No gatherings are the club did announce allowed in the clubhouse. Thursday that the Blue The course also wants to pro­ Wagyu restaurant will be mote playing golf as a stress closing down until at least relief from the pandemic. “Saskatoon in Alto March 30. The Thomapple Kellogg announced online Wednesday varsity boys’ golf team got a that, “We have sanitized week of tryouts in at Yankee every customer and employ­ Springs before the high ee touch point including door school golf season was halt­ handles, carts, and counter ed by order the Michigan tops and will continue to do High School Athletic so on an hourly basis. We Association, but Higgins said were also lucky enough to he still sees TK high school receive three new hand sani­ golfers out on the course tizing stations that were installed this morning. To here and there. “I think (Tuesday) we protect our staff, we please found more people coming ask that you pay with a cred­ out because they need some­ it card as the process is virtu­ thing to get out and do,” ally touch free.” Indoor facilities are also Higgins said. “It wasn’t even that warm yesterday. I think closed at The Legacy at we had a busier day for golf Hastings, at least through because it is something March 31. Tee times are you’re not (quarantined available on a first come, first served basis. Call 269­ against).” No food is coming out of 945-2756 or email golf@legthe Centennial Acres kitch­ acy athastings.com with any ens yet, but there may be questions. plans for that in the future. Buckmaster said the best CMU graduates include local students Several area residents were among Central Michigan University stu­ dents who received degrees at the conclusion of the fall 2019 semester. Local graduates include: Battle Creek Sarah DeBolt, bachelor of science; Zachary Jacobs, master of science in administration; Jarred Miller, bachelor of science. Charlotte - Holly Griffes, master of public administra­ tion; Tegan Johns, bachelor of science; Mandy Kramar, master of arts; Vickie Schultz, bachelor of science; Shanna Sommers, master of science in administration. Hastings - Jennifer Forell, master of business adminis­ tration; Alexis Price, bache­ lor of science. Vermontville Robert Hanford, bachelor of science. Local students earn degrees from GVSU More than 1,200 Grand Valley State University stu­ dents participated in com­ mencement ceremonies at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids in December. Area students who com- pleted degree requirements at the conclusion of the fall 2019 semester include: Bellevue - Tyler Driscoll, bachelor of science. Charlotte - Lynsey H. Wills, bachelor of business administration. Hastings Corinna Goodman, master of science. Nashville - Zachery M. Guthrie-Thompson, bachelor of music education. Eaton County treasurer releases 2019 annual report Eaton County Treasurer Bob Robinson released the Eaton County Treasurer’s 2019 Annual Report, as pre­ sented to the Eaton County Commission at its March 18 meeting. The report informs the cit­ izens of Eaton County and county commissioners about the operations and objectives of the county treasurer’s office. Notable in the report, he said, was a significant reduc­ tion in tax foreclosures in Eaton County, with 27 prop­ erties tax-foreclosed in 2019, down from a high of 49 in 2015. Twenty-six of the 27 foreclosed properties were sold at the treasurer’s 2019 real property tax auctions last fall. Auction revenue gener­ ated $382,020 for the coun­ ty’s foreclosure stabilization fund, a fund used to pay bad tax debt, demolish blighted structures, mow properties and clean up environmental contamination sights. The report confirms a reduction of $1.5 million in annual borrowing required for tax settlement with locals, down from a high of $4.4 million in 2011. Borrowing enables the county treasurer to purchase delinquent tax debt from local units of gov­ ernment so they can operate unimpeded by bad tax debt. The county treasurer then becomes responsible for col­ lecting delinquent taxes throughout the county. Robinson said his goal is to alleviate all borrowing for settlement by 2022. Treasurer’s office revenue was $2.68 million with an operating budget of$592,840. There was a 22 percent increase in dog licensing throughout Eaton County for the 2019 calendar year. A copy of the full 2019 Annual Report is available in PDF at eatoncountytreasurer. org, by email at treasurer® eatoncounty.org, or by call­ ing the treasurer’s office, 517-543-4262. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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